Madrid & Barcelona Itinerary - What am I Missing?
 

My trip to Spain is coming up at the end of the month and I am starting to get very excited! The basics are planned, but I need to fill in the blanks, so suggestions are welcome!

Day One - arrive in Madrid in the morning - fly to Barcelona
Check in to Majestic Hotel, Passeig de Gracia 68
Leisurely day in Barcelona

Day Two - ½ day wine tour of Cavas area
Rest of the day in Barcelona

Day Three - Day trip to Montserrat
<b>Do I need to book tickets in advance?</b>

Day Four - More time in Barcelona

Day Five - morning in Barcelona, take mid-day train to Madrid
Check in to Hotel Wellington

Day Six - Madrid sights

Day Seven - Day trip to Toledo

Day Eight - More Madrid

Day Nine - Day trip to Segovia

Day Ten - Return to US

Have you been to Barcelona before? You only seem to by spending a day and a half there. It's a great city. We were there a week, and never ran out of things to do. I'd consider skipping one of your day trips and spending more time in Barcelona.

The Majestic is in between 2 of Gaudi's finest, Casa Batlló and Casa Milà (La Pedrera). Be sure to tour each of them, and see the Sagrada Familia as well.

You should print out the Barcelona and Madrid guides on www.maribelsguides.com. Lots of great information.

I agree with MFYC re Barcelona...great city with a lot to see. I would forget Montserrat .

R u suggesting OP forget Montserrat because of the time limitations? We will be in Barcelona for 5 days for the 2nd time and that was one of the sites we thought might be worth visiting.

I agree that the OP doesn't have much time for Barcelona.

To answer your question about Montserrat; NO you do not need to buy your tickets in advance. Also, Montserrat should be visited on a clear day. See my post here regarding montserrat tickets: http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...omment-6076738

yes, I said it because of a short time .
There so much to see in Barcelona that a day trip in OP's case
would not be my advice.

we were in barcelona for 5 full days the week before christmas. and stayed at the hotel majestic.great hotel..great location...there is so much to do in barcelona, we never ran out and we never left the city. to walk around and get the feel of the city. stop at a small cafe in the old city and split a ham sandwich and a beer....the bread is home made.....go see the huge market off the ramblas,,,,go to the picasso museum...walk to the segrana familia...eat tapas........
madrid........ i loved madrid ..s.tayed on the gran via....was there for 5 days and did the day trip to toledo...well worth it ....i loved walkling around madrid and stopping in the plaza real for a coffee.....go to the palace .....walk around the old city...the people are so friendly......go for a beer....