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Madrid in 3 Days: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

CATALINA PRIETO

CATALINA PRIETO

1 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 3-day adventure in Madrid, Spain. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant atmosphere of the city. Indulge in delicious cuisine, explore iconic landmarks, and discover hidden gems along the way.

Day 1
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$89

Hotel Emperador

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Hotel Emperador
Warm rooms & suites in an elegant hotel offering a rooftop garden with an outdoor pool & an eatery.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
2 - 3 min

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Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
7 - 10 min

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El Oso y el Madroño
Landmark bronze sculpture in a bustling city square featuring a bear & a strawberry tree.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
15 - 22 min

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Mercado de San Miguel
Circa-1916 covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
12 - 17 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$35
4 - 6 min

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El Senador
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$38
10 - 15 min

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Sabatini Garden
Neoclassical garden of the Royal Palace, with 3 terraces, fountains, statues & outdoor events.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Free
Plaza de España
Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Free
Hotel Emperador
Warm rooms & suites in an elegant hotel offering a rooftop garden with an outdoor pool & an eatery.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$60

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$ 7

Hotel Emperador

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Hotel Emperador
Warm rooms & suites in an elegant hotel offering a rooftop garden with an outdoor pool & an eatery.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Faborit
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
6 - 9 min

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Cibeles Fountain
18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Puerta de Alcalá
Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
5 - 8 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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Palacio de Cristal
Venue for art exhibitions organized by Reina Sofía Museum, modeled on London's Crystal Palace.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Viridiana
Contamos con una selección de los mejores vinos.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$34
10 - 15 min

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El Retiro Park
Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Free
Neptune Fountain
Neoclassical fountain in the center of a roundabout depicting Neptune on a shell-shaped chariot.
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Free
Hotel Emperador
Warm rooms & suites in an elegant hotel offering a rooftop garden with an outdoor pool & an eatery.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
+

$130

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$ 10

Hotel Emperador

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Hotel Emperador
Warm rooms & suites in an elegant hotel offering a rooftop garden with an outdoor pool & an eatery.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Acid Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$10
14 - 17 min

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Museo Nacional del Prado
Art museum with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces in vast 12th- to 19th-century collection.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$38
6 - 9 min

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Madame Sushita
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$20
10 - 12 min

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Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
81,000-capacity ground for Real Madrid, with regular matches plus tours of stadium and trophy room.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$63
Mercado de San Ildefonso
Happening, 3-level market with 20 stalls selling diverse, international fare, plus 3 cocktail bars.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
Hotel Emperador
Warm rooms & suites in an elegant hotel offering a rooftop garden with an outdoor pool & an eatery.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $296 In total

Activities & Food:$279
Transport:$17