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Madrid Unleashed!

Ana Laura Verdier (Ita)

Ana Laura Verdier (Ita)

7 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Madrid. Discover hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Spain's capital city. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with excitement, history, and endless possibilities.

Trip to Madrid

Day 1Roller Coasters and Artistic Wonders
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$86

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$ 4

Parque de Atracciones de Madrid
Established theme park with thrill, water & family rides & attractions, plus live entertainment.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$86
15 - 18 min

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Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida
Chapel-turned-museum & burial place of the famous artist Francisco de Goya, featuring his frescoes.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Majestic Cathedrals and Royal Splendor
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$34

Catedral de la Almudena
Baroque Catholic cathedral known for its colorful chapels, plus a Romanesque crypt & museum.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Royal Palace of Madrid
18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$34
9 - 14 min

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Plaza de España
Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Art Treasures and Serene Gardens
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$16

San Fernando Fine Art Royal Academy
Cultural center & exhibits in a Neoclassical palace, with 16th-century paintings & sculptures.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
1500s royal monastery with a museum housing holy relics & works by Titian, Rubens & Caravaggio.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$16
16 - 23 min

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Campo del Moro
Streams, paths & trees in steep, sloping historic gardens on 20 acres with 2 monumental fountains.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
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Free
Day 4Riverside Bliss and Masterpieces
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$30

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$ 4

Parque Madrid Río
Modern linear green space along the Manzanares River, with cultural events & sports fields.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$30
Day 5Wildlife Encounters and Iconic Landmarks
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$62

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$ 4

Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
Huge facility with animals in natural habitats, dolphinarium & a shark tank, plus kids' petting zoo.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$62
24 - 29 min

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Cibeles Fountain
18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Puerta de Alcalá
Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 6Parks, Gardens, and Royal Legacy
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$0

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$ 7

Parque Juan Carlos I
Urban oasis with a lake, olive grove, skating rink, free train rides & many modern sculptures.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Parque de la Quinta de los Molinos
Former estate-turned-park, popular for its grove of blooming almond trees in springtime.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Monument to Alfonso XII
Built in 1922, this monument in Buen Retiro Park features a colonnade with an equestrian statue.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 7Football Fever and Cultural Delights
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$113

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$ 7

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
81,000-capacity ground for Real Madrid, with regular matches plus tours of stadium and trophy room.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$64
7 - 9 min

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Lázaro Galdiano Museum
Ornate mansion with masterpieces by Goya and Bosch, plus Renaissance antiquities and medieval armor.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$15
14 - 17 min

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Las Ventas Bullring
Bullfighting arena built in the 1920s in neo-Mudéjar style & used for bullfights, concerts & events.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$34
Day 8Modern Art and Decorative Marvels
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$32

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$ 4

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Sprawling museum for Spanish 20th-century art collection with works by Gris, Dali, Picasso & Miro.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$24
11 - 14 min

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National Museum of Decorative Arts
More than 60 rooms of decorative works, many of them dating from the 16th & 17th centuries.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$8
Day 9A Journey Through Art History
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$32

Museo Nacional del Prado
Art museum with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces in vast 12th- to 19th-century collection.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$32
Day 10Tranquility in the Heart of the City
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$0

El Retiro Park
Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $431 In total

Activities & Food:$405
Transport:$27