10 Days in Madrid: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

adela saade

16 Oct 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Madrid, Spain, exploring iconic landmarks, indulging in delicious cuisine, and immersing yourself in the vibrant local culture.

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$54

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

5 - 8 min

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Baroque Catholic cathedral known for its colorful chapels, plus a Romanesque crypt & museum.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

Day 2

$103

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

4 - 6 min

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Arts & cultural center with movie theater, live performances, exhibition halls & a cafe/restaurant.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

5 - 8 min

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Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

2 - 3 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$34

Day 3

$65

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

4 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$35

11 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

Day 4

$56

Lo mejor de la cocina norteamericana. Reservas online.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

8 - 11 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

Day 5

$73

$ 7

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$35

13 - 20 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$20

Day 6

$58

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

8 - 12 min

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Gate built in the Neoclassical style to honor Fernando VII, with stone arches & statues.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

5 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

Day 7

$150

$ 7

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

22 - 27 min

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Amusement park divided into themed areas, with several roller coasters & Batman-inspired rides.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$100

22 - 27 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

Day 8

$80

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

12 - 17 min

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Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Vast 1500s complex of royal buildings housing old masters, lavish apartments & a vaulted library.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

12 - 17 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Day 9

$57

Cadena nacional de restauración informal, artesana, saludable y de calidad desde 1939.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

3 - 4 min

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Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

Sprawling museum for Spanish 20th-century art collection with works by Gris, Dali, Picasso & Miro.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

5 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Day 10

Budget breakdown: $712 In total

Activities & Food:$696

Transport:$17