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Sip Sangria and Taste Tapas in Barcelona, Spain (Europe) for Seven Days & Six Nights at the Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I, Barcelona with Economy Class Air for Two, Including a Barcelona Gourmet Tapas Walking Tour and a Best of Barcelona Tour with Skip-The-Line Access to La Sagrada Familia

Set on 25,000 square meters of breathtaking 19th-century gardens, boasting unparalleled views of the stunning Barcelona skyline, The Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I welcomes you into its exclusive five-star world of tradition, hospitality, and magnificence. This luxurious urban hotel provides a tranquil retreat in the heart of Spain's celebrated second city. With a central location on the prestigious Avenida Diagonal and excellent transport links as well as a shuttle service to city center, the Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I shines as a memorable base for exploring Barcelona and wider Catalonia, especially on your tapas walking tour and Best of Barcelona tour, including a visit to Sagrada Familia!

Elegant and comfortable, the Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I boasts spacious rooms, and a wide variety of services designed to make each stay as luxurious as can be. With large exterior pools, multiple relaxation options and innovative restaurants, and the Royal Polo Club, you're assured an enjoyable and memorable stay. Eating is serious business in Barcelona, and a stay at The Fairmont exposes you to a world of gastronomy, from its location in the heart of the city close to dozens of eateries, restaurants, and bars, in addition to its own impressive array of high-quality destinations for drinking and dining. From relaxed al fresco lunches and poolside drinks, sophisticated cocktails, and five-star fine dining, to delicious local specialties savored in the relaxed surroundings of the Pool Restaurant & Lounge, to Spanish cuisine in the elegant luxury of B24, the resort has an option to suit every mood and taste. At day's end relax and unwind with a luxurious wellness experience at The Royal Club Fitness & Spa. Named one of the world's top ten fitness centers by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine, the spa delivers a wide range of relaxing and revitalizing health and beauty treatments with sumptuous products. The spa comes complete with an indoor pool and water circuit, sauna, steam room, and experience showers all with separate male and female access.

Major attractions and amenities, including the famous Camp Nou stadium, the Barcelona Polo Club, and the financial district, are all within easy reach of Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I, and the vibrant restaurants, bars, and shopping streets that have made Barcelona a world-class destination are just a stone's throw away. No trip to Barcelona is complete without a visit to the awe-inspiring La Sagrada Familia, and you'll definitely want to make time to study the masterpieces at the Museu Picasso; to stroll through the crowds of the city's most famous street, La Rambla; and Mercat de la Boqueria, La Rambla's most interesting building.

Your Barcelona Gourmet Tapas Walking Tour takes you to a Modernist-style tapas bar in the heart of Barcelona's Eixample neighborhood and then finishes the night in an emblematic flamenco bar in the heart of the Gothic Quarter in famous Plaça Reial. This exciting 3-hour evening experience includes a stroll around Eixample to sample authentic Catalan tapas such as 'pa amb tomàquet,' and a visit to a ham delicatessen in Born. Finish your evening with a 45-minute authentic flamenco show featuring some of the genre's newest rising stars. Sip sangria and dine on gourmet tapas as dancers perform their fiery Spanish flamenco moves to traditional Spanish music!

Delve into the architectural beauty and rich history of Barcelona on this comprehensive half-day tour of the Catalonian capital. With an expert guide, visit some of the city's most iconic sights and enjoy skip-the-line access to Gaudi's modernist masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia. During free time at La Sagrada Familia, you may even be able to head to the workshop to see craftspeople creating molds and designs for the cathedral's unfinished features. Ascend to Montjuïc Hill to enjoy sweeping panoramic vistas of Barcelona's metropolitan sprawl, stroll the streets of the Gothic Quarter, and drive through the Eixample, Barcelona's modernist center.

Your trip for two includes:
Round trip Economy Class air
7 days/6 nights accommodations at the Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I, Barcelona
Daily complimentary breakfast
All room-related taxes (including VAT)
Gourmet tapas walking tour and Flamenco show
Half-day Best of Barcelona tour, including skip-the-line access to Sagrada Familia
Complimentary wireless internet
Free concierge reservation service

Terms and Conditions
Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Passport required for travel outside the U.S. Airport taxes and carrier imposed fees are the responsibility of the passenger. Flights may not be upgraded with miles. Tour runs on specific days of the week and at specific times. If tour is not available, it may be substituted with equal or similar experience. Dress code applies for visit to La Sagrada Familia. No shorts or sleeveless shirts, knees and shoulders must be covered. A minimum 30-day advance reservation is required. Package originates from the Contiguous U.S. Complimentary amenities are subject to availability. Please contact auction@stmaryhs.org to find out the last date to travel. Blackout dates: Feb 2-4, 23-28, Mar 1-3, Nov 6-13. Some restrictions may apply during special events.