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Euro Adventure: Madrid, Barcelona, Munich, Vienna

Marina Nasry

Marina Nasry

31 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 13-day journey through the vibrant cities of Madrid, Barcelona, Munich, and Vienna. Immerse yourself in the rich history, stunning architecture, and cultural wonders of these European gems. From royal palaces to iconic landmarks, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience.

Trip to Madrid

Day 1Madrid's Treasures - Temple of Debod & Royal Palace
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$98

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$ 4

Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
10 - 15 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.
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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$34
23 - 28 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.
No time set
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$64
Day 2Artistic Marvels at Museo Nacional del Prado
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$42

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$ 4

Museo Nacional del Prado
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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$32
16 - 20 min

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Cerralbo Museum
Collections of Old Master paintings, fine furniture & antiques in an 1800s mansion with gardens.
No time set
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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.
No time set
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Free
Day 3Serenity and Elegance - El Retiro Park & Puerta de Alcalá
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$0

El Retiro Park
Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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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.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $719 In total

Activities & Food:$673
Transport:$46

Trip to Barcelona

Day 1Madrid's Treasures - Temple of Debod & Royal Palace
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$87

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$ 6

Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
7 - 9 min

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Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$62
Day 2Artistic Marvels at Museo Nacional del Prado
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$56

La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$56
Day 3Serenity and Elegance - El Retiro Park & Puerta de Alcalá
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$42

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$ 6

Montjuïc Castle
17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
36 - 44 min

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Park Güell
Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$22

Budget breakdown: $719 In total

Activities & Food:$673
Transport:$46

Trip to Munich

Day 1Madrid's Treasures - Temple of Debod & Royal Palace
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$0

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$ 8

English Garden
Expansive, 18th-century, urban park with 78km of cycling/jogging trails & a lakeside beer garden.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Hofbräuhaus München
3-floor beer hall dating back to the 16th century, with a Bavarian restaurant, shows & upbeat vibe.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Artistic Marvels at Museo Nacional del Prado
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$22

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$ 8

Marienplatz
City-center square & transport hub with towering St. Peter's church, 2 town halls & a toy museum.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Olympiapark München
Huge Olympic park complex with a stadium, guided tours, sea life center, rock museum & concerts.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$22
Day 3Serenity and Elegance - El Retiro Park & Puerta de Alcalá
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$90

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$ 8

Neuschwanstein Castle
Turreted, 19th-century, hilltop castle built for King Ludwig II, with tours of furnished rooms.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$38
101 - 122 min

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Allianz Arena
Football arena home to Bayern Munich, with a museum & stadium tours, holding up to 75,000 fans.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$52

Budget breakdown: $719 In total

Activities & Food:$673
Transport:$46

Trip to Vienna

Day 1Madrid's Treasures - Temple of Debod & Royal Palace
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$116

Schönbrunn Palace
18th-century summer palace with tours of lavish rococo ceremonial rooms, plus gardens with a maze.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$62
12 - 18 min

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Schönbrunn Zoo
500 species of animals, including giant pandas, Siberian tigers & elephants, in 18th-century zoo.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$54
Day 2Artistic Marvels at Museo Nacional del Prado
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$70

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$ 6

Belvedere Palace
Baroque, 18th-century palaces housing art from Middle Ages to today, with notable Klimt collection.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$36
10 - 12 min

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St. Stephen's Cathedral
Medieval Roman Catholic place of worship with an ornate spire, catacombs & a treasury museum.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$34
Day 3Serenity and Elegance - El Retiro Park & Puerta de Alcalá
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$0

Naschmarkt
Vast market with 16th-century origins, with more than 100 food & vintage stalls, plus restaurants.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Day 4Barcelona's Architectural Wonders - Cathedral of Barcelona & Casa Batlló
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$50

Vienna Operahouse
World-famous opera house offering major productions, original decor & multilingual guided tours.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50

Budget breakdown: $719 In total

Activities & Food:$673
Transport:$46