Madrid Marvels

Emmanuel Axayacatl

24 Nov 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Madrid. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and explore breathtaking landmarks. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Treasures and Iconic Landmarks

$43

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

5 - 8 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

5 - 8 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 2A Royal Retreat and Natural Wonders

$30

$ 4

Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

41 - 50 min

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Expansive, landscaped, 20th-century urban park with paths meandering past conifer & cedar trees.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Sunset at Temples and Majestic Palaces

$34

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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

9:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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$34

4 - 6 min

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

11:45 AM - 1:15 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

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Free

Day 4Escape to Nature's Oasis

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Masterpieces at the Prado Museum

$32

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

Day 6Discovering Madrid's Hidden Gems

$23

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

6 - 8 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

4 - 5 min

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Herzog & de Meuron–designed arts center in former power station, hosting exhibitions & performances.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 7A Journey through Art and History

$32

$ 4

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$24

11 - 14 min

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Displays on nautical science & the Spanish navy from the reign of Isabella & Ferdinand onward.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Day 8Unveiling the Artistic Heritage

$25

$ 7

Former home studio of the 20th-century painter Joaquín Sorolla, housing his works of Spanish scenes.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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6 - 8 min

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18th-century mansion with displays of romantic-period paintings & furniture, plus a garden cafe.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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11 - 14 min

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Collections of Old Master paintings, fine furniture & antiques in an 1800s mansion with gardens.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$10

Day 9Parks and Gardens Delight

$ 4

Urban oasis with a lake, olive grove, skating rink, free train rides & many modern sculptures.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Former estate-turned-park, popular for its grove of blooming almond trees in springtime.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 10A Football Fan's Dream and Serene Gardens

$64

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$64

17 - 21 min

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Jardín El Capricho de la Alameda de Osuna

Manicured 18th-century landscaped gardens with sculptures, water features & a Civil War bunker.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $311 In total

Activities & Food:$282

Transport:$30