Madrid Magic

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3 Jan 2024

Embark on an enchanting journey through the heart of Madrid, immersing yourself in its rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking architecture. From strolling through lush parks to exploring world-class museums, this 8-day itinerary is a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Serenity of El Retiro Park

$ 4

Far Home Bernabeu

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

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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

Day 2Masterpieces and Marvels at Museo Nacional del Prado

$16

$ 4

Far Home Bernabeu

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

11 - 16 min

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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 3Journey through Time at the Railway Museum

$19

$ 5

Far Home Bernabeu

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

Directions

Museum of railway history in grand former station, with carriages & locomotives, library & archives.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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7 - 9 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.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$12

Day 4A Feast for the Senses at National Museum of Decorative Arts

$19

$ 4

Far Home Bernabeu

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

More than 60 rooms of decorative works, many of them dating from the 16th & 17th centuries.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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7 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$15

Day 5Royal Splendor and Spiritual Wonders

$17

$ 5

Far Home Bernabeu

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

Directions

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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$17

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Chapel-turned-museum & burial place of the famous artist Francisco de Goya, featuring his frescoes.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Discovering Majestic Landmarks and Hidden Gems

$ 4

Far Home Bernabeu

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

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Free

Day 7Unveiling the Secrets of Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales

$18

$ 5

Far Home Bernabeu

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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8 - 12 min

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Cultural center & exhibits in a Neoclassical palace, with 16th-century paintings & sculptures.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Waxwork museum with depictions of famous people plus a space ride, a ghost train & a history show.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$10

Day 8Science, Sports, and Spectacle

$40

$ 5

Far Home Bernabeu

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

Huge collections with fossils, whale skeleton & dinosaur replica, housed in a 19th-century building.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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8 - 10 min

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81,000-capacity ground for Real Madrid, with regular matches plus tours of stadium and trophy room.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$32

Budget breakdown: $161 In total

Activities & Food:$128

Transport:$33