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Madrid Marvels

Camila Ducón

Camila Ducón

27 Nov 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Madrid, Spain. Discover the grandeur of the Royal Palace, soak in the beauty of Cibeles Fountain, and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Prado Museum. Indulge in delectable cuisine at Faborit, El Club Allard, and Viridiana. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with art, culture, and culinary delights.

Trip to Madrid

Day 1Royal Palace and Spanish Charm
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$108

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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$51
9 - 14 min

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Plaza de España
Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Faborit
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$57
Day 2San Antonio's Ermita and Ancient Wonders
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$66

Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida
Chapel-turned-museum & burial place of the famous artist Francisco de Goya, featuring his frescoes.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Cerralbo Museum
Collections of Old Master paintings, fine furniture & antiques in an 1800s mansion with gardens.
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
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$15
1 - 2 min

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El Club Allard
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$51
Day 3Cibeles Fountain and Artistic Treasures
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$42

Cibeles Fountain
18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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National Museum of Decorative Arts
More than 60 rooms of decorative works, many of them dating from the 16th & 17th centuries.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$11
4 - 5 min

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Puerta de Alcalá
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
3 - 4 min

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Magasand Columela
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
Day 4Fine Art and Hidden Gems
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$66

San Fernando Fine Art Royal Academy
Cultural center & exhibits in a Neoclassical palace, with 16th-century paintings & sculptures.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Lope de Vega's House-Museum
Restored 17th-century house museum of the playwright Lope de Vega, with period furniture & artworks.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$11
2 - 3 min

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Casa Pueblo
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$54
Day 5Monastery Serenity and Artistic Masterpieces
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$99

Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
1500s royal monastery with a museum housing holy relics & works by Titian, Rubens & Caravaggio.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$24
13 - 20 min

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$45
2 - 3 min

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La Rotonda
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
Day 6Natural Wonders and Artistic Legacies
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$79

Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales
Huge collections with fossils, whale skeleton & dinosaur replica, housed in a 19th-century building.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$23
9 - 14 min

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Sorolla Museum
Former home studio of the 20th-century painter Joaquín Sorolla, housing his works of Spanish scenes.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$11
3 - 4 min

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Pancomido
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$45
Day 7Football Fever and Tranquil Retreats
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$150

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$ 5

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
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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$96
12 - 15 min

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El Retiro Park
Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Viridiana
Contamos con una selección de los mejores vinos.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$54
Day 8Railway Adventures and Culinary Delights
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$73

Railway Museum
Museum of railway history in grand former station, with carriages & locomotives, library & archives.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$19
6 - 9 min

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Tres Cerditos
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$54
Day 9Prado Museum and Coffee Delights
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$75

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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$48
7 - 10 min

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Acid Café
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$27
Day 10Anthropological Wonders and Wine Tasting
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$50

National Museum of Anthropology
Long-founded ethnographic & anthropological museum depicting global cultures with themed exhibits.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$23
7 - 10 min

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Bodegas Rosell
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$27

Budget breakdown: $811 In total

Activities & Food:$806
Transport:$5