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Madrid Magic: 9 Days of Adventure and Culture

hisham alsuraye

hisham alsuraye

10 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Madrid, Spain, as you immerse yourself in its rich history and vibrant culture. From stunning palaces to mouthwatering tapas, this itinerary is designed to captivate your senses and leave you craving for more. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Madrid

Day 1Coffee Station, Museo d'America, Royal Palace of Madrid, Restaurante Taberneros
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$80

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$ 7

Barceló Torre de Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
11 - 16 min

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Museo d'America
National museum of pre-Columbian, Spanish-American & Native American art & artifacts.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$8
16 - 20 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 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 2La Mina, Cerralbo Museum, Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida, Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales, Musashi
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$78

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$ 4

Barceló Torre de Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

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La Mina
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
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
13 - 20 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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
1500s royal monastery with a museum housing holy relics & works by Titian, Rubens & Caravaggio.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$16
3 - 4 min

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Musashi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 3Tapas Iciar, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Temple of Debod, Campo del Moro, El Senador
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$110

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$ 7

Barceló Torre de Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Tapas Iciar
El chef José Delgado se hace cargo de este espacio acogedor.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
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
21 - 26 min

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Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Campo del Moro
Streams, paths & trees in steep, sloping historic gardens on 20 acres with 2 monumental fountains.
12:15 PM - 1:45 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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$36
Day 4Lhardy, San Fernando Fine Art Royal Academy, National Museum of Anthropology, Puerta de Alcalá, Cibeles Fountain, Faborit
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$55

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$ 14

Barceló Torre de Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Lhardy
El famoso restaurante Lhardy entra en su tercer siglo de existencia en la misma casa de la Carrera de San Jerónimo donde abriera sus puertas en 1839.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
4 - 6 min

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San Fernando Fine Art Royal Academy
Cultural center & exhibits in a Neoclassical palace, with 16th-century paintings & sculptures.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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National Museum of Anthropology
Long-founded ethnographic & anthropological museum depicting global cultures with themed exhibits.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$15
10 - 12 min

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Puerta de Alcalá
Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.
1:30 PM - 2:00 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.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Faborit
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 5Brown Bear Bakery, Lope de Vega's House-Museum, Real Jardín Botánico, Monument to Alfonso XII, Trenque Lauquen
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$54

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$ 7

Barceló Torre de Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Brown Bear Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
2 - 3 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$8
8 - 12 min

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Real Jardín Botánico
Botanical garden with outdoor gardens & greenhouses, plus walking trails & monthly activities.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$10
20 - 29 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.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Trenque Lauquen
El restaurante Trenque Lauquen es una original pizzeria argentina que se encuentra pegado al Parque del Retiro. Allí podrás degustar las mejores empanadas de la ciudad y no te puedes perder una extensa variedad de pizzas artesanales.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 6La Rotonda, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Las Ventas Bullring, Los Montes de Galicia
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$114

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$ 10

Barceló Torre de Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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La Rotonda
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
2 - 3 min

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$30
14 - 17 min

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Las Ventas Bullring
Bullfighting arena built in the 1920s in neo-Mudéjar style & used for bullfights, concerts & events.
11:30 AM - 1:30 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 7Mallorca, Parque Juan Carlos I, Parque de la Quinta de los Molinos, Meson el Alamo
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$48

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$ 14

Barceló Torre de Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Mallorca
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
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
10 - 12 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.
12:30 PM - 2:30 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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$34
Day 8La 28, Jardín El Capricho de la Alameda de Osuna, La Tagliatella
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$52

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$ 14

Barceló Torre de Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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La 28
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
4 - 5 min

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Jardín El Capricho de la Alameda de Osuna
Manicured 18th-century landscaped gardens with sculptures, water features & a Civil War bunker.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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La Tagliatella
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 9Acid Café, Museo Nacional del Prado, El Cielo
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$78

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$ 7

Barceló Torre de Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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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
6 - 9 min

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El Cielo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32

Budget breakdown: $747 In total

Activities & Food:$668
Transport:$79