Spain Trip 2025 - Complete Travel Documentation
This comprehensive guide contains all travel documentation and detailed itineraries for the Lebowitz family trip to Spain in August 2025. The trip includes visits to Madrid 📖 🌐, Barcelona 📖 🌐, Valencia 📖 🌐, Alicante 📖 🌐, and Granada 📖 🌐, featuring flights, luxury accommodations, high-speed rail travel, and cultural experiences including a traditional Spanish bullfight.
Table of Contents
- Trip Overview
- Complete Travel Itinerary
- Trip Cost Summary
- Key Confirmation Numbers
- Quick Links
- Important Notes
- Emergency Contacts
Trip Overview
- Dates: August 5-19, 2025 (14 days)
- Travelers: Craig, Emily, and Mia Lebowitz
- Cities: Madrid 📖 🌐 → Barcelona 📖 🌐 → Valencia 📖 🌐 → Alicante 📖 🌐 → Granada 📖 🌐
- Total Budget: $10,025.57 - View Complete Cost Breakdown
Complete Travel Itinerary
International Flights
Outbound: Washington DC to Madrid
- Flight: UA 260 on August 5-6, 2025
- Route: IAD to MAD (7h 55m)
- Class: United Premium Plus
- Confirmation: G0BHKM
- Complete Flight Details 📄
Return: Madrid to Washington DC
- Flight: IB0361 on August 19, 2025
- Route: MAD to IAD (7h 10m)
- Class: Economy with Upfront seating
- Confirmation: KPFJ5
- Total Cost: €2,352.00
- Complete Flight Details 📄
Accommodations
Madrid: Thompson Madrid • 🌐 (Hyatt)
- Dates: August 6-9, 2025 (3 nights)
- Room: King Bed Deluxe
- Location: Plaza del Carmen, Madrid
- Confirmation: 54878555
- Total Cost: €1,026.00
- Highlights: El Rastro Market, Retiro Park, Bullfight, Flamenco Show
- View Madrid Itinerary • 📄
Barcelona: Hilton Diagonal Mar • 🌐
- Dates: August 9-12, 2025 (3 nights)
- Room: King Room with Sofa Bed (Honors Discount)
- Location: Passeig del Taulat, Barcelona
- Confirmation: 3303864743
- Total Cost: €1,201.37
- Highlights: Markets, Aquarium, Science Museum, Beaches
- View Barcelona Itinerary • 📄
Valencia: Melia Valencia • 🌐 - CONFIRMED
- Dates: August 12-14, 2025 (2 nights)
- Room: Family Room (2 adults + 1 child)
- Location: Avenida Cortes Valencianas 52, 46015 Valencia
- Confirmation: 2503945447 (CONFIRMED)
- Cost: €554.40 (all taxes included)
- Phone: +34 963 03 00 00
- Highlights: City of Arts & Sciences, Beaches, Paella
- View Valencia Itinerary
Alicante: Staying with Friends
- Dates: August 14-16, 2025 & August 17-18, 2025
- Accommodation: Local friends
- Highlights: Castle, Beaches, Old Town
- View Alicante Itinerary
Granada: Day Trip
- Date: August 16-17, 2025 (1 night)
- Transport: Friend drives from Alicante
- Highlights: Alhambra Palace, Albaicín Quarter
- View Granada Itinerary
Madrid Final Night
- Date: August 18-19, 2025 (1 night)
- Transport: Train from Alicante to Madrid
Ground Transportation
Madrid to Barcelona High-Speed Train
- Date: August 9, 2025
- Train: AVE 03183 (Premium Class)
- Route: Madrid Atocha to Barcelona Sants (2h 57m)
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Departure: 18:27 Arrival: 21:24 - Booking Reference: 59MMW7
- Total Cost: €280.30
- Includes: Reserved seating + dinner service
- Complete Journey Details 📄
Barcelona to Valencia Train - CONFIRMED
- Date: August 12, 2025
- Train: EUROMED 01101 CONFORT (PREMIUM class)
- Route: Barcelona Sants to Valencia Estacion Nord (2h 58m)
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Departure: 10:15 Arrival: 13:13 - Booking Reference: 748HLX (CONFIRMED)
- Total Cost: €221.80 (includes appetizer service)
- Complete Schedule 📄
Valencia to Alicante Train
- Date: August 14, 2025
- Service: RENFE Euromed (Mediterranean coast)
- Route: Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Alicante Terminal (1h 37m-2h 17m)
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Departure: 14:00-15:00 Arrival: 16:00-17:00 - Estimated Cost: €75 for family
- Complete Schedule
Cultural Experiences
Madrid Bullfight
- Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 21:00
- Event: Novillos de Los Manos
- Venue: Madrid bullring
- Seating: Sombra (shade section), Barrera (front row)
- Featured Matadors: El Mella, Cid de Maria, Ignacio Candelas
- Order Reference: 103464
- Total Cost: €113.22
- Complete Details 📄
Trip Cost Summary
Total Trip Cost: $10,025.57
For detailed cost breakdown by city, transportation, and activities, see: Complete Trip Cost Summary
Quick Budget Overview
- International Flights: $5,553.08
- Hotels (8 paid nights): $2,893.04
- All Activities & Food: $2,885.67
- Train Transportation: $693.78
Key Confirmation Numbers
| Service | Confirmation Code |
|---|---|
| United Flight (Outbound) | G0BHKM |
| Iberia Flight (Return) | KPFJ5 |
| Madrid Hotel (Thompson) | 54878555 |
| Barcelona Hotel (Hilton) | 3303864743 |
| Valencia Hotel (Melia) | 2503945447 |
| Madrid to Barcelona Train | 59MMW7 |
| Barcelona to Valencia Train | 748HLX |
| Bullfight Tickets | 103464 |
Quick Links
City Itineraries
- Madrid - Markets, Parks & Culture
- Barcelona - Science, Beaches & Markets
- Valencia - Aquarium, Science & Paella
- Alicante - Castle, Beaches & History
- Granada - Alhambra & Moorish Heritage
Travel Documents
- Passport Information 📄
- Outbound Flight (United) 📄
- Return Flight (Iberia) 📄
- Madrid to Barcelona Train 📄
- Barcelona to Valencia Train 📄
- Valencia to Alicante Train
Hotel Confirmations
Important Notes
Travel Requirements
- Valid passports required for all travelers → View Passport Details
- Check-in available 24 hours before flights
- Train boarding closes 2 minutes before departure
- Hotel early check-in not guaranteed
Loyalty Programs
- Hilton Honors: #1983327345 (Craig)
- United MileagePlus: UA-**521 (Craig), UA-824 (Emily), UA-***859 (Mia)
- Iberia Plus: 10,508 Avios + 2,779 Elite Points earned
- MeliaRewards: #22428666G (Craig) - White level, 2,000+ points
- Mas Renfe: #34816447 (Craig) - Active with promotional benefits
Emergency Contacts
Hotels
- Thompson Madrid: +34 91 0621234
- Hilton Barcelona: +34 935 07 07 07
- Melia Valencia: +34 963 03 00 00
Transportation
- RENFE Customer Service: +34 912 320 320 (24/7) or +34 902 109 420 (English support)
- United Airlines: 1-800-864-8331 (24/7 international support)
- Iberia Airlines: 1-800-772-4642 (24/7 English/Spanish) or +34 913 33 67 02
Emergency Services
- Universal Emergency: 112
- Police: 091
- Medical: 061
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Have a wonderful trip! This comprehensive guide will be accessible throughout your journey for quick reference.