One of the most economical ways to go, a London to Madrid train trip can be arranged through Rail Europe. Visitors get to see the country and stop along the way to view attractions and monuments. Guests board the afternoon Eurostar from London to Paris, then can catch an overnight "trainhotel" from Paris to Madrid. The train provides on-board dinner and either a four- or two-person sleeper car. Round-trip fare as of May 2010 starts at £118 ($175) for the Eurostar, and £132 ($193) for the overnight trip with a four-bed tourist-class sleeper. An upgrade to a two-bed Grand Class sleeper provides a private shower and toilet, as well as dinner and breakfast. While in Madrid, tourists can catch a walking or bus tour past some of the city's highlights, or arrange a more in-depth trip to Barcelona or the coast.
Rail Europe
44 S. Broadway
White Plains, NY 10601
800-361-7245
raileurope.com/
On an eight-day journey through Spain, guests on Discover the Heart of Spain begin the trip by flying from London to Madrid. The first day takes visitors through some of Madrid's prime tourist sites, including the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace. The afternoon is spent in Toledo, an important location in medieval history. The visit continues through Segovia, Avila and Salamanca before the return to Madrid. As of May 2010, the cost of the tour starts at about $929 and includes airfare from London, overnight accommodations and a professional tour director where applicable. The cost includes seven breakfasts and three dinners, as well as all in-town transport and coaches between locations.
Cosmos Coach Tours Ltd
Prospect House
Prospect Way
Luton, Befordshire
LU2 9NU
+011-44-0871-423-8472
cosmostourama.co.uk/
The 10-day Spectacular Spain tour begins and ends in Madrid, and takes visitors by bus past Torremolinos and Seville. Each stop provides guided visits and sightseeing tours past some of the country's most popular monuments and historic sites. The Prado Museum, the Church of Santo Tome and Seville's Cathedral are all on the list of planned visits. Participants can also have downtime to arrange private tours, trips and activities or enjoy local wineries, museums and restaurants not included on the tour. The cost of the tour, as of May 2010, starts at $1,389, without airfare. Travelers coming from London can include roundtrip airfare for as little as $300, and the tour includes a welcome dinner, tour guide and overnight accommodation where applicable. Entry fees, daily buffet breakfast and three dinners are also included.
Globus
5301 South Federal Circle
Littleton, CO 80123
866-755-8581
globusjourneys.com/
