From Madrid to Granada: A Spanish Adventure

Lillyvette Ortiz

6 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling 22-day journey through Madrid, Valencia, Zaragoza, and Granada. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in vibrant culture, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable Spanish adventure!

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Madrid's Hidden Gems

$ 4

easyHotel Madrid Centro Atocha

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

14 - 21 min

Directions

Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Majestic Palaces and Bullring Thrills

$17

$ 5

easyHotel Madrid Centro Atocha

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

Venue for art exhibitions organized by Reina Sofía Museum, modeled on London's Crystal Palace.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

Bullfighting arena built in the 1920s in neo-Mudéjar style & used for bullfights, concerts & events.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$17

Day 3Culinary Delights and Ancient Wonders

$ 4

easyHotel Madrid Centro Atocha

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

Circa-1916 covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

Directions

Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

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Free

Day 4Botanical Beauty and Royal Splendor

$22

$ 5

easyHotel Madrid Centro Atocha

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

Directions

Botanical garden with outdoor gardens & greenhouses, plus walking trails & monthly activities.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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21 - 26 min

Directions

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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$17

Day 5Wildlife Encounters in Madrid's Zoo Aquarium

$31

$ 4

easyHotel Madrid Centro Atocha

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

Directions

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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$31

Budget breakdown: $328 In total

Activities & Food:$300

Transport:$28

Trip to Valencia

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Madrid's Hidden Gems

Imposing, Gothic-style towers, part of the old city walls, offering views of Valencia & the river.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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13 - 20 min

Directions

Lively square bordered by cafes, bars, shops & historic buildings, with a fountain & shaded benches.

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

Directions

Green space where there was once a river, featuring sports courts, play equipment & a bike path.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

Directions

This iconic 1916 former market set in a grand modernist building is now a dining & shopping hub.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

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Free

Day 2Majestic Palaces and Bullring Thrills

$29

Zoo with naturalistic habitats for animals including lions, giraffes, gorillas & elephants.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$29

Day 3Culinary Delights and Ancient Wonders

$34

Vast aquarium with a dolphinarium & 500 species in versions of the world's main marine ecosystems.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$34

Budget breakdown: $328 In total

Activities & Food:$300

Transport:$28

Trip to Zaragoza

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Madrid's Hidden Gems

Bordered by historic buildings, this large, bustling square features monuments, statues & events.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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4 - 6 min

Directions

Medieval, baroque & Renaissance architecture around a city square with bars & terraced restaurants.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Day 2Majestic Palaces and Bullring Thrills

$ 2

Public park with a walking path along the Ebro River & views of an iconic, historic church.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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8 - 11 min

Directions

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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12 - 15 min

Directions

Several playgrounds dot this tree-filled park with lawns, walkways & an ornamental fountain.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Day 3Culinary Delights and Ancient Wonders

$12

$ 2

Sprawling park with statues & jogging tracks around a central pond, plus a playground & cafe.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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7 - 9 min

Directions

Cathedral combining Romanesque, Gothic & baroque architecture, plus a medieval tapestry museum.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 4Botanical Beauty and Royal Splendor

$13

$ 2

Colorful cupolas top this Baroque edifice with a famed shrine to the Virgin Mary & frescoes by Goya.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

6 - 8 min

Directions

Lawned town park on over 8 acres with a sports center, kids' play area, ball courts & a kiosk.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 5Wildlife Encounters in Madrid's Zoo Aquarium

$13

$ 2

Sprawling waterside park offering a range of recreational activities, from nature walks to boating.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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7 - 9 min

Directions

Aquarium with a wide range of fish & other animals found in rivers throughout the world.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 6Exploring Valencia's Historic Treasures

$13

Genteel hotel in a restored 13th-century monastery offering refined quarters, dining & a spa.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

Day 7A Wild Encounter at Bioparc Valencia

$15

UNESCO-listed 11th-century palace now used as seat of the Aragonese Parliament, with guided tours.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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7 - 10 min

Directions

Huge 18th-century bullring with a striking exterior featuring tiers of colonnaded brick archways.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 8Dive into the Oceanographic Marvels

$12

Art shows, screenings & talks in a geometric concrete & aluminium structure designed by Carme Pinós.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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11 - 16 min

Directions

Museum chronicling the history of firefighting in Zaragoza, with old trucks, uniforms & pumps.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Day 9Unveiling Zaragoza's Architectural Gems

Urban space on former hospital grounds with ponds, a playground, café, sports courts & gardens.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Budget breakdown: $328 In total

Activities & Food:$300

Transport:$28

Trip to Granada

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Madrid's Hidden Gems

$25

Medieval complex housing palaces, carved Moorish throne room & cloistered courtyards with fountains.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

Day 2Majestic Palaces and Bullring Thrills

$29

$ 2

Opulent Moorish-style courtyards, reception halls & royal quarters at the heart of the Alhambra.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

17 - 26 min

Directions

Elaborate 1500s mausoleum for Catholic royalty, including Ferdinand & Isabella, plus a museum.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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4 - 5 min

Directions

Lavish Renaissance cathedral with a gold-&-white interior, known for its stained-glass domed chapel.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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18 - 22 min

Directions

Leafy park with a museum in García Lorca's former home, plus a rose garden, playground & lake.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Budget breakdown: $328 In total

Activities & Food:$300

Transport:$28

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Madrid's Hidden Gems

Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

•

Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

•

Free

Day 2Majestic Palaces and Bullring Thrills

$17

18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$17

9 - 14 min

Directions

Circa-1916 covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

•

Free

Day 3Culinary Delights and Ancient Wonders

Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

Free

Budget breakdown: $328 In total

Activities & Food:$300

Transport:$28