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European Adventure

Liam Goss

12 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 13-day journey through London, Paris, and Madrid. Immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and iconic landmarks of these magnificent cities. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to London

Day 1Modern Art Delight
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$50

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$ 15

Tate Modern
Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
36 - 44 min

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Trees & flowers from around the globe in vast gardens with huge greenhouses & a treetop walkway.
No time set
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$50
19 - 23 min

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Kensington Gardens
Expansive park containing Kensington Palace & the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.
No time set
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Free
Day 2Majestic Palaces and Royal Splendor
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$74

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$ 8

Tower of London
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$74
27 - 33 min

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Buckingham Palace
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Unveiling Ancient Treasures
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$0

Budget breakdown: $710 In total

Activities & Food:$656
Transport:$54

Trip to Paris

Day 1Modern Art Delight
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$80

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$ 5

Arc de Triomphe
Iconic triumphal arch built to commemorate Napoleon's victories, with an observation deck.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$28
12 - 15 min

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Palais Garnier
Italian-style opera house with ceiling painted by Chagall & library museum in 19th-century building.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$22
12 - 18 min

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Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Imposing museum with ornate ceramics, crystal and fine furniture, from Middle ages to present day.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$30
Day 2Majestic Palaces and Royal Splendor
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$54

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$ 10

Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac
Engaging, indigenous art and global tribal exhibits in contemporary museum created by Jean Nouvel.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$26
9 - 11 min

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Musée de l'Orangerie
Museum with 20th-century European art collection, showcasing 8 of Monet's water lilies murals.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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$28
8 - 10 min

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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Towering, 12th-century cathedral with flying buttresses & gargoyles, setting for Hugo's novel.
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
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Free
Day 3Unveiling Ancient Treasures
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$68

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$ 5

Palace of Versailles
Immense, 18th-century palace with gilded apartments, chandeliered Hall of Mirrors & fountain show.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$42
45 - 54 min

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Panthéon
18th-century mausoleum with colonnaded facade, housing remains of notable French citizens.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$26
Day 4From Triumph to Serenity
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$70

Louvre Museum
Former historic palace housing huge art collection, from Roman sculptures to da Vinci's "Mona Lisa."
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$44
15 - 22 min

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Sainte-Chapelle
Ornate, 13th-century, Gothic chapel with relics & notable stained-glass windows of biblical scenes.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$26
Day 5Awe-Inspiring Views and Artistic Wonders
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$76

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$ 5

Eiffel Tower
Gustave Eiffel's iconic, wrought-iron 1889 tower, with steps and elevators to observation decks.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$40
10 - 12 min

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Musée d'Orsay
Major 19th- & 20th-century European art collections housed in a monumental, former railway station.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$36

Budget breakdown: $710 In total

Activities & Food:$656
Transport:$54

Trip to Madrid

Day 1Modern Art Delight
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$30

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$ 7

Puerta de Alcalá
Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$30
10 - 12 min

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Mercado de San Ildefonso
Happening, 3-level market with 20 stalls selling diverse, international fare, plus 3 cocktail bars.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
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Free
Day 2Majestic Palaces and Royal Splendor
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$34

Royal Palace of Madrid
18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$34
4 - 6 min

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Catedral de la Almudena
Baroque Catholic cathedral known for its colorful chapels, plus a Romanesque crypt & museum.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Unveiling Ancient Treasures
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$64

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$ 4

Mercado de San Miguel
Circa-1916 covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Plaza de España
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
18 - 22 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.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$64
Day 4From Triumph to Serenity
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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
Day 5Awe-Inspiring Views and Artistic Wonders
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$56

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
8 - 12 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.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24

Budget breakdown: $710 In total

Activities & Food:$656
Transport:$54