Madrid & Lisbon Adventure

Justine Marie Yau

13 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling 13-day journey through Madrid and Lisbon, uncovering the rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landmarks of these captivating cities.

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Wonders: Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum & Reina Sofía

$27

$ 4

The Social Hub Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

12 - 17 min

Directions

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 2Botanical Paradise: Real Jardín Botánico & Prado Museum

$21

$ 4

The Social Hub Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

Botanical garden with outdoor gardens & greenhouses, plus walking trails & monthly activities.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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5 - 8 min

Directions

Art museum with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces in vast 12th- to 19th-century collection.

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$16

Day 3Urban Oasis: Juan Carlos I Park, Western Park & Temple of Debod

$ 5

The Social Hub Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

Directions

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

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

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Free

Day 4Wildlife Extravaganza: Faunia

$31

$ 4

The Social Hub Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

Directions

Polar & jungle ecosystems in a zoo with hundreds of animal species kept in their natural habitats.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$31

Day 5Nature's Delight: El Retiro Park & Zoo Aquarium de Madrid

$31

$ 5

The Social Hub Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 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

26 - 32 min

Directions

Huge facility with animals in natural habitats, dolphinarium & a shark tank, plus kids' petting zoo.

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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$31

Budget breakdown: $299 In total

Activities & Food:$243

Transport:$56

Trip to Lisbon

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Wonders: Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum & Reina Sofía

$18

$ 7

Hostel Green Heart

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

Landmark medieval fortified tower on tiny river island with rooftop terrace offering estuary views.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$10

4 - 5 min

Directions

Museum in an old riverside power station, with renewable energy & electrical phenomena exhibits.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Day 2Botanical Paradise: Real Jardín Botánico & Prado Museum

$10

$ 9

Hostel Green Heart

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

Late Gothic Manueline-style monastery housing archaeology & maritime museums in its wings.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

21 - 26 min

Directions

Over 2km-long, this striking Golden Gate-style suspension bridge links Lisbon with Almada.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

Directions

Quaint city square & popular meeting spot with monumental statue of the legendary 16th-century poet.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Urban Oasis: Juan Carlos I Park, Western Park & Temple of Debod

$10

$ 5

Hostel Green Heart

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

Directions

Cast-iron elevator with filigree details, built in 1902 to connect lower streets with Carmo Square.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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7 - 10 min

Directions

Waterside public plaza with a notable arch & statue, lined with outdoor cafes & shopping venues.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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15 - 22 min

Directions

This popular observation deck with a pergola offers dramatic views of Lisbon & the Tagus River.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

Directions

Located in a churchyard, this highest point in the neighborhood offers panoramic views of the city.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Wildlife Extravaganza: Faunia

$ 5

Hostel Green Heart

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

Ruined Gothic church destroyed by an earthquake in 1755, with an evocative roofless nave & museum.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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7 - 10 min

Directions

This sizable, landscaped terrace with a fountain offers panoramic views of the city.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

Sloped, scenic park featuring tree-lined walking paths, manicured lawns & distant water views.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 5Nature's Delight: El Retiro Park & Zoo Aquarium de Madrid

$20

$ 7

Hostel Green Heart

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

Displays of art from Greek to Roman & Asian to European, plus gardens, shop & restaurant.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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8 - 10 min

Directions

City zoo keeping 300 species, with children's farm & conservation program, plus daily dolphin shows.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$12

Day 6Architectural Marvels: Belém Tower & MAAT

$27

$ 5

Hostel Green Heart

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

Modern, waterside aquarium with ocean habitats for sharks, rays, penguins & tropical fish.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$27

Budget breakdown: $299 In total

Activities & Food:$243

Transport:$56

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Wonders: Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum & Reina Sofía

$31

Art museum with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces in vast 12th- to 19th-century collection.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

•

$16

5 - 8 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$15

Day 2Botanical Paradise: Real Jardín Botánico & Prado Museum

$12

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

$12

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

•

Free

Budget breakdown: $299 In total

Activities & Food:$243

Transport:$56