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Madrid in 2 Days: A Journey Through History and Art

Noor Al-bakhit

Noor Al-bakhit

15 Nov 2023

Experience the best of Madrid in just 2 days! Explore iconic landmarks like El Retiro Park, Cibeles Fountain, Royal Palace of Madrid, Plaza de España, and Puerta de Alcalá. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Spain at Museo Nacional del Prado and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía.

Trip to Madrid

Day 1
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$17

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$ 7

Tach Hotel Madrid Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Directions

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
12 - 17 min

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Directions

Cibeles Fountain
18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Royal Palace of Madrid
18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$17
9 - 14 min

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Directions

Plaza de España
Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Puerta de Alcalá
Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$28

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$ 4

Tach Hotel Madrid Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Directions

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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$16
8 - 12 min

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Directions

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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$12

Budget breakdown: $55 In total

Activities & Food:$45
Transport:$10