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Suggested Itinerary: The Big Three - Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid (& Zaragoza)

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Travel to Zaragoza, What to Do in Zaragoza and Travel Back to Barcelona
Suggested Itinerary: The Big Three - Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid (& Zaragoza)

Zaragoza's Basilica de Nuestra Sen�ora del Pilar

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Travel from Madrid to Zaragoza

  • By Bus: 4h (13€ with Alsa)
  • By Train: 1h30 (40€ with the AVE high-speed luxury train Buy Direct)

This itinerary is for if you want to do it self-guided. If you'd rather have everything arranged for you, see this Four-Day Barcelona, Valencia and Zaragoza Tour from Madrid.

What to Do in Zaragoza

Zaragoza stands out out as having the finest examples of Muslim architecture in Spain outside of Andalusia. If you can't make it down to Granada or Cordoba, Zaragoza is the next best thing, with the Aljaferia castle being the highlight. Also, check out the old city walls and the Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar. Read more about Things to Do in Zaragoza.

Travel from Valencia back to Barcelona

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