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Euro Adventure: Madrid, Rome, Barcelona, Lisbon

Tatiana Abrego

Tatiana Abrego

10 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through Madrid, Rome, Barcelona, and Lisbon. Discover ancient marvels, indulge in authentic cuisine, and immerse yourself in vibrant cultures. Join me as I explore the best of Europe!

Day 1Tapas Delight in Madrid
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$110

La Portuguesa Taberna
Especialidades de comida portuguesa. Todo tipo de bacalo y vino portugués. Un pequeño lujo en el barrio de Argüelles.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
5 - 8 min

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Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Plaza de España
Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Free
12 - 18 min

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Restaurante Taberneros
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
$38
6 - 9 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.
1:45 PM - 3:45 PM
$34
9 - 14 min

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Mercado de San Miguel
Circa-1916 covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Free
2 - 3 min

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Ramen Kagura
Restaurante japonés especializado en noodles/fideos japoneses
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$22
Day 2Art and Elegance in the Spanish Capital
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$116

Alfredo's Barbacoa
Lo mejor de la cocina norteamericana. Reservas online.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
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
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
Free
3 - 4 min

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Faborit
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$34
3 - 4 min

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Cibeles Fountain
18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$30
2 - 3 min

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La Rotonda
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$26
Day 3A Cultural Extravaganza in Madrid
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$138

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$ 4

Acid Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$10
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
$32
9 - 11 min

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Pui's Thai Tapas
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$36
7 - 10 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.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$24
5 - 8 min

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Pui's Thai Tapas
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$36

Budget breakdown: $1492 In total

Activities & Food:$1454
Transport:$38
Day 1Tapas Delight in Madrid
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$160

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$ 4

Gaudì
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$36
4 - 6 min

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Borghese Gallery and Museum
Villa housing 15th- to 18th-century artworks with pieces by Bernini & Caravaggio. Booking essential.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$40
9 - 11 min

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Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
11:30 AM - 12:10 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
12:40 PM - 1:20 PM
Free
2 - 3 min

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Pizza in Trevi
1:50 PM - 3:20 PM
$48
2 - 3 min

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La Fontana di Venere
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$36
Day 2Art and Elegance in the Spanish Capital
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$152

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$ 4

La Cucaracha
La Cucaracha è un ristorante messicano che svolge la propria attività a Roma. Il ristorante offre alla propria clientela la possibilità di effettuare un vero e proprio percorso dei cinque sensi: vista i colori dellarte di Frida Kahlo, olfatto e gusto i profumi e i sapori dei piatti proposti, udit...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$34
6 - 9 min

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Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$34
13 - 20 min

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St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
18 - 22 min

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Baker Boss
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$28
4 - 6 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$36
8 - 11 min

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Trattoria Luzzi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$20
Day 3A Cultural Extravaganza in Madrid
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$198

Nero Caffè
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$14
6 - 9 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$42
12 - 17 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
11:30 AM - 12:10 PM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
12:40 PM - 1:10 PM
$32
15 - 22 min

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Gelatist
1:40 PM - 3:10 PM
$46
8 - 11 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
3:10 PM - 4:10 PM
$34
7 - 10 min

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Fuorinorma
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$30

Budget breakdown: $1492 In total

Activities & Food:$1454
Transport:$38
Day 1Tapas Delight in Madrid
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$150

Bar Boqueria
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
1 - 2 min

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Mercado de La Boqueria
Famous indoor public market with meat, produce, cheese & an array of other food in a bustling space.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$12
10 - 15 min

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Plaça de Catalunya
Central, tree-lined, sculpture-filled square lined with shops & cafes, used for special events.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Faborit
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$38
3 - 4 min

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Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$62
4 - 5 min

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Reserva Ibérica
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$22
Day 2Art and Elegance in the Spanish Capital
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$224

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$ 11

Fargo Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
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
$56
16 - 20 min

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Park Güell
Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$22
18 - 22 min

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La Riera
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$34
7 - 10 min

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Spotify Camp Nou
Home ground for famous Barcelona football club, with regular matches plus stadium tours and museum.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$60
8 - 11 min

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Mamma Italia
Pizzeria y Ristorante Italiano
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$26

Budget breakdown: $1492 In total

Activities & Food:$1454
Transport:$38
Day 1Tapas Delight in Madrid
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$106

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$ 14

O Corvo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$10
11 - 16 min

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Castelo de S. Jorge
11th-century, hilltop Moorish castle & royal residence with palace ruins & archaeological museum.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$24
12 - 15 min

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Time Out Market Lisboa
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
14 - 17 min

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Pastéis de Belém (Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$22
1 - 2 min

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Pastéis de Belém
Large, airy bakery cafe offering Portuguese baked goods including tarts & breads.
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Belém Tower
Landmark medieval fortified tower on tiny river island with rooftop terrace offering estuary views.
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
$20
9 - 14 min

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À Margem
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$30
Day 2Art and Elegance in the Spanish Capital
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$100

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$ 5

A Padaria Portuguesa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$8
9 - 11 min

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Oceanário de Lisboa
Modern, waterside aquarium with ocean habitats for sharks, rays, penguins & tropical fish.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$54
10 - 15 min

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The Old House
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$12
2 - 3 min

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Restaurante D 'Bacalhau
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$26

Budget breakdown: $1492 In total

Activities & Food:$1454
Transport:$38