Day 2 of the Best of Barcelona and Madrid in 8 Days is...Gaudí Day! We’ll visit the greatest works of Barcelona's master builder — including the towering, dizzying Sagrada Família: www.ricksteves.com/tours/spain-portugal/barcelona-madrid (And here’s some good news: A couple of our April departures are now on sale — including one that's just been discounted by $400.) | Rick Steves' Europe

Are you team Barcelona or team Lisbon? The Monday Night Travel team is back with the popular "Destination Duel" series to determine which incredible city should inch ahead on your itinerary: spirited yet elegant Barcelona or charming and eclectic Lisbon. Both coastal cities boast vibrant street life, engaging cultural activities, succulent seafood and sweet treats, and worth-the-extra-mile day trips. But which will come out on top? Tune into the duel on November 17 at 6pm PT, as the Monday Night

Rick combined Spain's top cities to create a sparkling, full-bodied adventure that will send you home with more memories than you ever thought possible from a week-long getaway! On our Best of Barcelona & Madrid tour, you'll start by experiencing the pride and energy of Barcelona — tapping into the tapas scene, digging into delicious seafood, and marveling at architecture and art by Gaudí and Picasso. Then you'll hop a high-speed train to Madrid for its terrific tapas, masterpiece-packed Prado M