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From Gaudí's Masterpieces to Royal Grandeur: A Journey through Barcelona and Madrid

Mustafa Kalkan

Mustafa Kalkan

17 Jan 2024

Embark on a 10-day adventure through the vibrant cities of Barcelona and Madrid. Immerse yourself in the architectural wonders of Gaudí, explore historical museums, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Discover the rich history and cultural treasures of Catalonia and Spain.

Trip to Barcelona

Day 1Unveiling Gaudí's Artistic Legacy
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$140

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$ 16

Hotel Roma Reial

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$62
12 - 15 min

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La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$56
4 - 5 min

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La Paradeta
La Paradeta Sagrada Familia abrió en el mes de julio del año 2004, y está situada al lado de uno de los iconos y lugares más visitados de Barcelona, el Templo de la Sagrada Familia
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$22
Day 2Music, Parks, and Gastronomic Delights
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$92

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$ 16

Hotel Roma Reial

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 26 min

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Palau de la Música Catalana
Art nouveau concert hall known for its ornate facade & opulent auditorium with a stained-glass dome.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$44
23 - 28 min

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Park Güell
Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$22
9 - 11 min

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Chivuo's
Slow Street Food + Craft Beer
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$26
Day 3Tracing Barcelona's Fascinating History
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$105

Hotel Roma Reial

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Museum of the History of Catalonia
Museum in 19th-century, waterside warehouse tracing Catalan history from its origins to the present.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$24
11 - 16 min

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Barcelona History Museum MUHBA
Barcelona's history museum in a medieval setting, featuring remains of Roman streets & buildings.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$20
4 - 5 min

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Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$25
3 - 4 min

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La Alcoba Azul
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$36
Day 4Art, Castles, and Burger Bliss
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$74

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$ 22

Hotel Roma Reial

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Palatial, hilltop museum for 11th- to 20th-century Catalan art plus important Romanesque collection.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$34
9 - 11 min

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Montjuïc Castle
17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$20
11 - 14 min

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l'Hamburgueseria del Poble Sec
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$20
Day 5Miró's Masterpieces and Aquatic Wonders
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$120

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$ 16

Hotel Roma Reial

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Joan Miró Foundation
Showcase of Joan Miro's modern, colorful artworks in hilltop museum with courtyards and terraces.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$20
7 - 9 min

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Barcelona Maritime Museum
Medieval harbor with a large maritime museum displaying a replica galleon, plus art, maps & models.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$20
12 - 17 min

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Aquàrium Barcelona
Tanks themed by marine habitat, including a Mediterranean ecosystem, plus scuba diving with sharks.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$62
14 - 21 min

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Makamaka
The one and only Beach Burger Café in Barcelona!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$18
Day 6Picasso, Wildlife, and Hidden Bars
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$118

Hotel Roma Reial

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Picasso Museum
Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$36
8 - 11 min

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Barcelona Zoo
Park setting for zoo with exotic animals in natural habitats, plus sea lion feedings.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$50
3 - 4 min

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Alsur Café & Backdoor Bar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$32

Budget breakdown: $879 In total

Activities & Food:$797
Transport:$82

Trip to Madrid

Day 1Unveiling Gaudí's Artistic Legacy
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$56

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$ 4

JQC Rooms

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Free
10 - 15 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.
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM
$34
6 - 9 min

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Restaurante Taberneros
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$22
Day 2Music, Parks, and Gastronomic Delights
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$26

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$ 7

JQC Rooms

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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El Retiro Park
Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Viridiana
Contamos con una selección de los mejores vinos.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$26
Day 3Tracing Barcelona's Fascinating History
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$66

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$ 4

JQC Rooms

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$30
11 - 16 min

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Puerta de Alcalá
Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Magasand Columela
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$36
Day 4Art, Castles, and Burger Bliss
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$0

JQC Rooms

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $879 In total

Activities & Food:$797
Transport:$82