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Adventures Across Europe

David Alvarez

David Alvarez

13 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 34-day journey through Madrid, A Coruña, Valencia, Barcelona, and Brussels. Discover historic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in vibrant cultures. Join me as I explore the best of Europe!

Trip to Madrid

Day 1Savory Delights and Royal Splendor in Madrid
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$72

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$ 4

Zabala Empanadas
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
14 - 17 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.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$34
6 - 9 min

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Restaurante Taberneros
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Day 2From Monuments to Art - Madrid's Rich Heritage
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$60

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$ 4

Alfredo's Barbacoa
Lo mejor de la cocina norteamericana. Reservas online.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
7 - 10 min

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Monument to Alfonso XII
Built in 1922, this monument in Buen Retiro Park features a colonnade with an equestrian statue.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Biblioteca Nacional de España
18th-century public library with an extensive collection of manuscripts, books & photographs.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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History Museum of Madrid
Old orphanage with Baroque exterior, now a museum on Madrid's history, with documents, art & models.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$8
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida
Chapel-turned-museum & burial place of the famous artist Francisco de Goya, featuring his frescoes.
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Café de la Rivière
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 3Hidden Gems and Majestic Landmarks in Madrid
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$72

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$ 7

La Mina
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
3 - 4 min

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Cerralbo Museum
Collections of Old Master paintings, fine furniture & antiques in an 1800s mansion with gardens.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$10
12 - 17 min

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Catedral de la Almudena
Baroque Catholic cathedral known for its colorful chapels, plus a Romanesque crypt & museum.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
1500s royal monastery with a museum housing holy relics & works by Titian, Rubens & Caravaggio.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$16
17 - 21 min

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Directions

San Fernando Market
Bustling market with stands selling everything from produce & butchered meats to clothes & books.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Cibeles Fountain
18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Faborit
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 4Gardens, Museums, and Culinary Delights in Madrid
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$94

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$ 4

Terraza de Sabatini
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
8 - 11 min

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Campo del Moro
Streams, paths & trees in steep, sloping historic gardens on 20 acres with 2 monumental fountains.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$30
11 - 16 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.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$24
5 - 8 min

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Pui's Thai Tapas
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 5Iconic Landmarks and Natural Beauty in Madrid
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$54

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$ 4

Vailima
Os invitamos a ocupar una de las mesitas de nuestro salón para paladear un buen té. Sea cual sea el elegido disfrutaréis de sabores y aromas embriagadores.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
1 - 2 min

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Puerta de Alcalá
Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Naval Museum
Displays on nautical science & the Spanish navy from the reign of Isabella & Ferdinand onward.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8
10 - 15 min

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Real Jardín Botánico
Botanical garden with outdoor gardens & greenhouses, plus walking trails & monthly activities.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$10
21 - 26 min

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Parque Madrid Río
Modern linear green space along the Manzanares River, with cultural events & sports fields.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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La Masía de José Luis
La Masia de José Luis, una antigua Finca situada en pleno centro de Madrid, reformada e inaugurada en el año 2003. Pascua Ortega ha diseñado todos sus Salones, para cualquier celebración especial que precise, dándoles a cada uno de ellos su propia personalidad.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 6Wildlife Encounters and Tranquil Parks in Madrid
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$112

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$ 7

El Urogallo Pelon
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
16 - 20 min

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Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
Huge facility with animals in natural habitats, dolphinarium & a shark tank, plus kids' petting zoo.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$62
34 - 41 min

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Parque de la Quinta de los Molinos
Former estate-turned-park, popular for its grove of blooming almond trees in springtime.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Meson el Alamo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 7Thrills, Sports, and Gastronomic Delights in Madrid
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$212

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$ 7

El Palacio del Pollo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
27 - 33 min

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Parque Warner Madrid
Amusement park divided into themed areas, with several roller coasters & Batman-inspired rides.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$100
48 - 58 min

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Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
81,000-capacity ground for Real Madrid, with regular matches plus tours of stadium and trophy room.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$64
5 - 8 min

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Madame Sushita
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Day 8Sweet Treats and Nature's Wonders in Madrid
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$114

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$ 7

Pasteleria Jaranda
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
13 - 16 min

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Faunia
Polar & jungle ecosystems in a zoo with hundreds of animal species kept in their natural habitats.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$62
19 - 23 min

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El Retiro Park
Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Viridiana
Contamos con una selección de los mejores vinos.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 9Art, Bulls, and Gastronomy - Madrid's Essence
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$112

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$ 4

Acid Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
5 - 8 min

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Museo Nacional del Prado
Art museum with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces in vast 12th- to 19th-century collection.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$32
15 - 18 min

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Las Ventas Bullring
Bullfighting arena built in the 1920s in neo-Mudéjar style & used for bullfights, concerts & events.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$34
13 - 20 min

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Los Montes de Galicia
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 10Exploring Nature and Science in Madrid
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$65

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$ 7

Mallorca
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
7 - 9 min

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Parque Juan Carlos I
Urban oasis with a lake, olive grove, skating rink, free train rides & many modern sculptures.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales
Huge collections with fossils, whale skeleton & dinosaur replica, housed in a 19th-century building.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$15
7 - 10 min

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Goiko Grill
Amamos lo que Hacemos - Hacemos Hamburguesas
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28

Budget breakdown: $3357 In total

Activities & Food:$3220
Transport:$137

Trip to A Coruña

Day 1Savory Delights and Royal Splendor in Madrid
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$46

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$ 4

Cerveceria el Hoyo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
10 - 15 min

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Mega Museo Estrella Galicia
Guided tours in a brewery with interactive museum displays, plus beer tastings in a bar.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$8
15 - 18 min

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Monte de San Pedro
Oceanside park with a maze, historic cannons & a glass elevator scaling a rocky hill for panoramas.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Mirador de San Pedro
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Day 2From Monuments to Art - Madrid's Rich Heritage
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$67

Jazz Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
1 - 2 min

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Casa Museo Casares Quiroga
Historical exhibits in the former home of a leader in the Second Spanish Republic in the 1930s.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
8 - 11 min

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Obelisco
Egyptian-inspired obelisk & clock from 1895, a symbol of the city & popular meeting place.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Gardens of Méndez Núñez
Colorful flower beds & fountains in a landscaped park from 1868, with monuments to Spanish icons.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
16 - 24 min

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Casa das Ciencias
Small palace-turned-museum offering interactive science exhibits, along with a planetarium.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$10
5 - 8 min

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Parrillada Buenos Aires
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 3Hidden Gems and Majestic Landmarks in Madrid
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$53

Miss Maruja
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
1 - 2 min

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Fine Arts Museum
Spanish art from the 19th century to the present, including works by Goya, with a focus on Galicia.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
8 - 11 min

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Casa Museo de Emilia Pardo Bazán
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
2 - 3 min

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Igrexa de Santiago
Restored 12th-century church with a rose window, ornate stone carvings & Roman archaeological finds.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Casa Museo María Pita
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$5
2 - 3 min

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El Sauce
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 4Gardens, Museums, and Culinary Delights in Madrid
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$55

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$ 4

Manhattan Plaza
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
2 - 3 min

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Casa Museo Picasso
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$15
11 - 14 min

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Colexiata de Santa María do Campo
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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El Sauce
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 5Iconic Landmarks and Natural Beauty in Madrid
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$74

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
1 - 2 min

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Domus
Interactive museum of human physiology & perception, set in striking, sail-shaped seafront building.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
8 - 12 min

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Aquarium Finisterrae
Indoor & outdoor pools for fish, sharks, seals & rays in an aquarium with interactive exhibits.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$18
14 - 21 min

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Torre de Hércules
UNESCO-listed Ancient Roman lighthouse – Spain's 2nd-tallest, at 55m – with a sculpture garden.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$8
14 - 21 min

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O Fado
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $3357 In total

Activities & Food:$3220
Transport:$137

Trip to Valencia

Day 1Savory Delights and Royal Splendor in Madrid
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$58

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$ 4

Mi Dulce Vida. Ice Cream, Coffee & Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe
Bright, modern science museum featuring a variety of interactive exhibits & workshops.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$20
12 - 17 min

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Gulliver park
Whimsical park where children climb & slide on a massive play structure of the character Gulliver.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Directions

Mercat de Colon
This iconic 1916 former market set in a grand modernist building is now a dining & shopping hub.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Instal·lacions dels Jardins del Túria
Green space where there was once a river, featuring sports courts, play equipment & a bike path.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Secreter
Un restaurante acogedor y confortable con una espléndida y recóndita terraza y cocina moderna y original.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Day 2From Monuments to Art - Madrid's Rich Heritage
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$169

Dulce de Leche
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
10 - 15 min

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Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
State-of-the-art science complex set within a landscaped park with a huge aquarium & IMAX screen.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$94
La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia
This grandiose building illustrates the city's Medieval riches with elaborate stonework & carvings.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$13
9 - 14 min

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Torres de Serranos
Imposing, Gothic-style towers, part of the old city walls, offering views of Valencia & the river.
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
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$10
3 - 4 min

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El Tap i Altres Terres
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 3Hidden Gems and Majestic Landmarks in Madrid
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$114

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$ 4

Sanders
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
14 - 21 min

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L'Oceanogràfic
Vast aquarium with a dolphinarium & 500 species in versions of the world's main marine ecosystems.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$68
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Mercado Central de Valencia
Modernista market building with colorful tiles & a diverse collection of stalls, separated by type.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Escalones de la Lonja
Tasca con terraza junto a la Lonja de la Seda
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 4Gardens, Museums, and Culinary Delights in Madrid
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$98

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$ 4

Bertal
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
2 - 3 min

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Plaza de la Reina
Lively square bordered by cafes, bars, shops & historic buildings, with a fountain & shaded benches.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Bioparc Valencia
Zoo with naturalistic habitats for animals including lions, giraffes, gorillas & elephants.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$58
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Restaurante Coconut
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20

Budget breakdown: $3357 In total

Activities & Food:$3220
Transport:$137

Trip to Barcelona

Day 1Savory Delights and Royal Splendor in Madrid
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$181

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$ 11

Fargo Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
3 - 4 min

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La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$56
6 - 8 min

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Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$62
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$25
3 - 4 min

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La Alcoba Azul
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Day 2From Monuments to Art - Madrid's Rich Heritage
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$138

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$ 11

Lukumas
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
14 - 17 min

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Park Güell
Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$22
22 - 27 min

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Palau de la Música Catalana
Art nouveau concert hall known for its ornate facade & opulent auditorium with a stained-glass dome.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$44
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Barcelona History Museum MUHBA
Barcelona's history museum in a medieval setting, featuring remains of Roman streets & buildings.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
4 - 5 min

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Frankfurt Sant Jaume
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 3Hidden Gems and Majestic Landmarks in Madrid
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$92

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$ 6

Rumbanroll
Rumbanroll, el take away divertido y sabroso a ritmo de rumba. Las especialidades: rolls, empanadas, bagels, focaccias, ensaladas, zumos, cremas, sopas y una gran variedad de platos para llevar. Todos elaborados cuidadosamente día a día con productos frescos y 100% naturales.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
4 - 5 min

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Museum of the History of Catalonia
Museum in 19th-century, waterside warehouse tracing Catalan history from its origins to the present.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$24
12 - 18 min

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Barcelona Maritime Museum
Medieval harbor with a large maritime museum displaying a replica galleon, plus art, maps & models.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$20
8 - 10 min

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Joan Miró Foundation
Showcase of Joan Miro's modern, colorful artworks in hilltop museum with courtyards and terraces.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$20
8 - 11 min

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L'Antica Napoli
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 4Gardens, Museums, and Culinary Delights in Madrid
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$152

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$ 6

Alsur Café & Backdoor Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
3 - 4 min

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Barcelona Zoo
Park setting for zoo with exotic animals in natural habitats, plus sea lion feedings.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
12 - 15 min

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Aquàrium Barcelona
Tanks themed by marine habitat, including a Mediterranean ecosystem, plus scuba diving with sharks.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$62
14 - 21 min

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Directions

Makamaka
The one and only Beach Burger Café in Barcelona!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 5Iconic Landmarks and Natural Beauty in Madrid
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$126

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$ 11

Bornet
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
1 - 2 min

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Picasso Museum
Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$36
21 - 26 min

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Directions

Montjuïc Castle
17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$20
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Palatial, hilltop museum for 11th- to 20th-century Catalan art plus important Romanesque collection.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$34
8 - 11 min

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L'Antica Napoli
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $3357 In total

Activities & Food:$3220
Transport:$137

Trip to Brussels

Day 1Savory Delights and Royal Splendor in Madrid
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$96

Karsmakers
Settle down in our cozy armchairs,enjoy our wide range of coffee-based hot drinks, smoothies and fresh fruit juices, indulge in our homemade cakes and cookies or treat yourself to our additive-free bagels.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$38
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Museum of Natural Sciences
Museum of natural history, from minerals to dinosaurs & animal specimens, with hands-on exhibits.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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House of European History
Gallery of permanent & temporary exhibits exploring the development of Europe, plus a cafe & shop.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Parc du Cinquantenaire
Landscaped 19th-century city park with floral gardens & fountains, home to art & military museums.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$16
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Art's & Bagels
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$42
Day 2From Monuments to Art - Madrid's Rich Heritage
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$64

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$ 6

Gâteau
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Autoworld
From vintage carriages to iconic racing cars, via presidential limousines in a spacious car museum.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History
Military museum including equipment through the ages, including 20th-century tanks & medieval armor.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Parc de Bruxelles
Lush royal park on site of former hunting ground, with statues, a fountain & outdoor theaters.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Le Mangeoire Maison Gourmande
Café - Epicerie Fine
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 3Hidden Gems and Majestic Landmarks in Madrid
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$60

Café Capitale
Café Capitale is a Brussels based coffee brand aiming to give you the best cup of coffee in town. We roast our own beans, sell coffee to coffee lovers like you, organize events about coffee, barista trainings…
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Manneken Pis
Iconic 17th-century fountain with a bronze statue of small boy, dressed in costume during festivals.
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Belgian Brewers Museum
Brewery museum displaying 18th-century equipment, plus a modern brewing hall & a cafe with tastings.
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert
This ornate shopping center under an arched glass roof offers high-end shops, eateries & theaters.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Mont des Arts
Small downtown area on a hill, with a landscaped garden, museums, and notable architecture.
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Musée BELvue
History museum, with films, photos & music, plus a democracy center over Charles V's ruined palace.
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Royal Palace of Brussels
Palace of the constitutional monarchy, with throne & other state rooms open for tours each summer.
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

À l’Ombre de la Ville
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 4Gardens, Museums, and Culinary Delights in Madrid
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$66

De Pistolei
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Grand Place
Huge city square completely encircled by elegant historic buildings dating back to the 14th century.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Directions

Musical Instruments Museum
Art nouveau museum with exhibits including traditional & mechanical instruments & a concert hall.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Musée Magritte Museum
Chronologically organized art museum with works by René Magritte & artifacts exploring his life.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Complex of museums with over 20,000 works tracing the history of painting, sculpture & drawing.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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À l’Ombre de la Ville
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 5Iconic Landmarks and Natural Beauty in Madrid
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$102

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$ 11

My Little Cup
Serving carefully crafted drinks and pastries.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$38
4 - 6 min

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St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels
Belgium's national church, host to royal weddings & funerals, built in the Brabant Gothic style.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Train World
Museum in Schaarbeek station featuring 20+ locomotives & exhibits on Belgian railroad history.
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Atomium
Giant stainless steel atom, particles connected by escalators, with exhibitions & views from 92m.
12:45 PM - 2:45 PM
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$28
3 - 4 min

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Mini-Europe
Miniature park with Europe's landmarks created on a scale of 1:25, from Big Ben to the Eiffel Tower.
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Le Cuneo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36

Budget breakdown: $3357 In total

Activities & Food:$3220
Transport:$137

Trip to Madrid

Day 1Savory Delights and Royal Splendor in Madrid
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$38

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$ 4

Alfredo's Barbacoa
Lo mejor de la cocina norteamericana. Reservas online.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
8 - 11 min

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El Retiro Park
Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Puerta de Alcalá
Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Cibeles Fountain
18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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San Fernando Market
Bustling market with stands selling everything from produce & butchered meats to clothes & books.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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López & López
Pizza artesana hecha a mano, preparada con harinas italianas y llevada a fermentación larga para conseguir nuestro sabor único
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Day 2From Monuments to Art - Madrid's Rich Heritage
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$92

Acid Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
5 - 8 min

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Museo Nacional del Prado
Art museum with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces in vast 12th- to 19th-century collection.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$32
8 - 12 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.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$8
2 - 3 min

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Casa Pueblo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 3Hidden Gems and Majestic Landmarks in Madrid
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$100

Rodilla
Cadena nacional de restauración informal, artesana, saludable y de calidad desde 1939.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
3 - 4 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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$24
12 - 17 min

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
2 - 3 min

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La Rotonda
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 4Gardens, Museums, and Culinary Delights in Madrid
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$74

Eatmytrip
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
5 - 8 min

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Catedral de la Almudena
Baroque Catholic cathedral known for its colorful chapels, plus a Romanesque crypt & museum.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Royal Palace of Madrid
18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$34
10 - 15 min

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Campo del Moro
Streams, paths & trees in steep, sloping historic gardens on 20 acres with 2 monumental fountains.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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El Senador
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 5Iconic Landmarks and Natural Beauty in Madrid
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$142

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$ 10

Tapas Iciar
El chef José Delgado se hace cargo de este espacio acogedor.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
4 - 6 min

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Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
81,000-capacity ground for Real Madrid, with regular matches plus tours of stadium and trophy room.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$64
17 - 21 min

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Las Ventas Bullring
Bullfighting arena built in the 1920s in neo-Mudéjar style & used for bullfights, concerts & events.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$34
13 - 16 min

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Naval Museum
Displays on nautical science & the Spanish navy from the reign of Isabella & Ferdinand onward.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$8
19 - 23 min

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Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Punto Vegano
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $3357 In total

Activities & Food:$3220
Transport:$137