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Discover Madrid: An 8-Day Adventure

Catherine

Catherine

4 Nov 2023

Embark on an exciting 8-day journey through Madrid, Spain's vibrant capital. Explore iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in art and culture, and indulge in delicious cuisine.

Trip to Madrid

Day 1
+

$72

·

$ 10

Hotel Villa Real

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 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.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$64
13 - 16 min

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Museo del Traje
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8
Day 2
+

$15

·

$ 14

Hotel Villa Real

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Biblioteca Nacional de España
18th-century public library with an extensive collection of manuscripts, books & photographs.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Lázaro Galdiano Museum
Ornate mansion with masterpieces by Goya and Bosch, plus Renaissance antiquities and medieval armor.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$15
12 - 15 min

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Liria Palace
Ornate 18th-century palace with furnishings, tapestries & a notable collection of classic art.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
+

$0

·

$ 7

Hotel Villa Real

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Conde Duque Contemporary Culture Center
Multipurpose cultural center, contemporary art museum & video library in a converted 1700s barracks.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
Day 4
+

$45

·

$ 10

Hotel Villa Real

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Teleférico en Rosales
Cable car above river & parks with views of the city & Royal Palace, terminating at a picnic area.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$15
46 - 56 min

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Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Vast 1500s complex of royal buildings housing old masters, lavish apartments & a vaulted library.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$30
Day 5
+

$8

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$ 10

Hotel Villa Real

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Museo d'America
National museum of pre-Columbian, Spanish-American & Native American art & artifacts.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
25 - 30 min

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La Casa Encendida
Modern multifunctional centre with contemporary art exhibitions, workshops & fair trade shop.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 6
+

$75

·

$ 10

Hotel Villa Real

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Sabatini Garden
Neoclassical garden of the Royal Palace, with 3 terraces, fountains, statues & outdoor events.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Velázquez Palace
Built 1881–1883, this restored neoclassical building houses rotating exhibits of contemporary art.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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La Rotonda Restaurant
Plush hotel restaurant serving delicate, seasonal meat & fish plates under a stained-glass cupola.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$75
Day 7
+

$0

·

$ 7

Hotel Villa Real

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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San Fernando Fine Art Royal Academy
Cultural center & exhibits in a Neoclassical palace, with 16th-century paintings & sculptures.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Matadero Madrid
Former slaughterhouse housing contemporary arts center hosting exhibitions, performances & cinema.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 8
+

$20

Hotel Villa Real

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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CĂ­rculo de Bellas Artes
Arts & cultural center with movie theater, live performances, exhibition halls & a cafe/restaurant.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
6 - 9 min

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Naval Museum
Displays on nautical science & the Spanish navy from the reign of Isabella & Ferdinand onward.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8

Budget breakdown: $300 In total

Activities & Food:$234
Transport:$66