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10 Days in Madrid: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Camilo Andres Gomez Bustamante

Camilo Andres Gomez Bustamante

17 Nov 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Madrid, Spain, exploring its rich history, vibrant culture, and thrilling attractions. From the Royal Palace to iconic museums, immerse yourself in the beauty and excitement of this captivating city.

Trip to Madrid

Day 1
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$60

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$ 2

Parque de Atracciones de Madrid
Established theme park with thrill, water & family rides & attractions, plus live entertainment.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$43
17 - 21 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.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$17
Day 2
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$4

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$ 4

Puerta de Alcalá
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
6 - 8 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$4
11 - 14 min

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Plaza de España
Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
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Free
16 - 24 min

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Catedral de la Almudena
Baroque Catholic cathedral known for its colorful chapels, plus a Romanesque crypt & museum.
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$9

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$ 4

National Museum of Romanticism
18th-century mansion with displays of romantic-period paintings & furniture, plus a garden cafe.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$4
10 - 12 min

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Cerralbo Museum
Collections of Old Master paintings, fine furniture & antiques in an 1800s mansion with gardens.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$5
8 - 12 min

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Campo del Moro
Streams, paths & trees in steep, sloping historic gardens on 20 acres with 2 monumental fountains.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Western Park
Expansive, landscaped, 20th-century urban park with paths meandering past conifer & cedar trees.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$16

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$ 2

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Sprawling museum for Spanish 20th-century art collection with works by Gris, Dali, Picasso & Miro.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$12
14 - 21 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$4
18 - 22 min

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Parque Madrid Río
Modern linear green space along the Manzanares River, with cultural events & sports fields.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$46

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$ 2

Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
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
20 - 24 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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$15
Day 6
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$50

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$ 2

Parque Warner Madrid
Amusement park divided into themed areas, with several roller coasters & Batman-inspired rides.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
35 - 42 min

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Cerro del Tío Pío
Sports fields, cycle paths & views across the city in a hillside park popular for sunset walks.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$43

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$ 4

Faunia
Polar & jungle ecosystems in a zoo with hundreds of animal species kept in their natural habitats.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$31
19 - 23 min

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Railway Museum
Museum of railway history in grand former station, with carriages & locomotives, library & archives.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
5 - 6 min

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Real Jardín Botánico
Botanical garden with outdoor gardens & greenhouses, plus walking trails & monthly activities.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$5
Day 8
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$4

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$ 4

Parque Juan Carlos I
Urban oasis with a lake, olive grove, skating rink, free train rides & many modern sculptures.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Sorolla Museum
Former home studio of the 20th-century painter Joaquín Sorolla, housing his works of Spanish scenes.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$4
Day 9
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$44

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$ 5

Jardín El Capricho de la Alameda de Osuna
Manicured 18th-century landscaped gardens with sculptures, water features & a Civil War bunker.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 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.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$32
6 - 8 min

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Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales
Huge collections with fossils, whale skeleton & dinosaur replica, housed in a 19th-century building.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$8
11 - 14 min

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Naval Museum
Displays on nautical science & the Spanish navy from the reign of Isabella & Ferdinand onward.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$4
Day 10
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$16

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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$16

Budget breakdown: $314 In total

Activities & Food:$290
Transport:$25