🌍 Discovering Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia

Angela ESPINOSA CARDENAS

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 14-day adventure through the vibrant cities of Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia. Immerse yourself in the rich history, awe-inspiring architecture, and cultural wonders of Spain. From world-class museums to iconic landmarks, this itinerary promises an unforgettable journey.

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Treasures of Madrid

$75

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$60

5 - 8 min

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Restored 17th-century house museum of the playwright Lope de Vega, with period furniture & artworks.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

Day 2Parks and Palaces in Madrid

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Majestic Cathedrals and Hidden Gems in Madrid

$32

$ 7

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

17 - 21 min

Directions

1500s royal monastery with a museum housing holy relics & works by Titian, Rubens & Caravaggio.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$32

14 - 21 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Royal Splendor and Ancient Mysteries in Madrid

$68

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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$68

10 - 15 min

Directions

Streams, paths & trees in steep, sloping historic gardens on 20 acres with 2 monumental fountains.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

Day 5Masterpieces at the Prado Museum

$64

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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$64

Budget breakdown: $1280 In total

Activities & Food:$1232

Transport:$48

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Treasures of Madrid

$50

Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$50

Day 2Parks and Palaces in Madrid

$236

$ 11

Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$112

6 - 8 min

Directions

Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$124

Day 3Majestic Cathedrals and Hidden Gems in Madrid

$68

Palatial, hilltop museum for 11th- to 20th-century Catalan art plus important Romanesque collection.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$68

Day 4Royal Splendor and Ancient Mysteries in Madrid

$84

$ 11

17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$40

36 - 44 min

Directions

Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$44

Budget breakdown: $1280 In total

Activities & Food:$1232

Transport:$48

Trip to Valencia

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Treasures of Madrid

$40

$ 7

Bright, modern science museum featuring a variety of interactive exhibits & workshops.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$40

12 - 17 min

Directions

Whimsical park where children climb & slide on a massive play structure of the character Gulliver.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Parks and Palaces in Madrid

$188

State-of-the-art science complex set within a landscaped park with a huge aquarium & IMAX screen.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$188

Day 3Majestic Cathedrals and Hidden Gems in Madrid

$136

$ 7

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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$136

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Royal Splendor and Ancient Mysteries in Madrid

$45

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

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$20

12 - 18 min

Directions

This grandiose building illustrates the city's Medieval riches with elaborate stonework & carvings.

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

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$25

4 - 5 min

Directions

Modernista market building with colorful tiles & a diverse collection of stalls, separated by type.

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM

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Free

Day 5Masterpieces at the Prado Museum

$146

$ 7

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$116

12 - 15 min

Directions

Mainly Gothic-style cathedral, said to house the Holy Grail, plus a historic tower with city views.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$30

Budget breakdown: $1280 In total

Activities & Food:$1232

Transport:$48