12 Days of Spanish Adventure

WILMER ZUNIGA

13 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through Madrid and Valencia, exploring iconic landmarks, indulging in cultural delights, and immersing yourself in the vibrant Spanish atmosphere. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with history, art, and mouthwatering cuisine.

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Warner Madrid Extravaganza

$50

$ 4

Way Hostel Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

49 - 59 min

Directions

Amusement park divided into themed areas, with several roller coasters & Batman-inspired rides.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

Day 2Serenity at El Retiro Park and Architectural Marvels

$ 5

Way Hostel Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 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

12 - 18 min

Directions

18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

Day 3Majestic Palaces and Historic Landmarks

$17

$ 5

Way Hostel Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

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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$17

Day 4Wildlife Encounters and Football Fever

$63

$ 5

Way Hostel Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$31

33 - 40 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$32

Day 5Artistic Treasures at Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

$15

Way Hostel Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 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

Day 6Masterpieces at Museo Nacional del Prado

$16

Way Hostel Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 21 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

Budget breakdown: $291 In total

Activities & Food:$271

Transport:$20

Trip to Valencia

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Warner Madrid Extravaganza

$10

Bright, modern science museum featuring a variety of interactive exhibits & workshops.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

12 - 17 min

Directions

Whimsical park where children climb & slide on a massive play structure of the character Gulliver.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 2Serenity at El Retiro Park and Architectural Marvels

$47

State-of-the-art science complex set within a landscaped park with a huge aquarium & IMAX screen.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$47

Day 3Majestic Palaces and Historic Landmarks

Lively square bordered by cafes, bars, shops & historic buildings, with a fountain & shaded benches.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

Directions

Mainly Gothic-style cathedral, said to house the Holy Grail, plus a historic tower with city views.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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11 - 16 min

Directions

Green space where there was once a river, featuring sports courts, play equipment & a bike path.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Wildlife Encounters and Football Fever

$ 2

This iconic 1916 former market set in a grand modernist building is now a dining & shopping hub.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

Directions

Modernista market building with colorful tiles & a diverse collection of stalls, separated by type.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

19 - 28 min

Directions

Imposing, Gothic-style towers, part of the old city walls, offering views of Valencia & the river.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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Day 5Artistic Treasures at Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

$34

Vast aquarium with a dolphinarium & 500 species in versions of the world's main marine ecosystems.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$34

Day 6Masterpieces at Museo Nacional del Prado

This grandiose building illustrates the city's Medieval riches with elaborate stonework & carvings.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Budget breakdown: $291 In total

Activities & Food:$271

Transport:$20