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From Madrid to Palermo: A Mediterranean Adventure

Priscilla Fuks

Priscilla Fuks

7 Jan 2024

Embark on a 19-day journey through Madrid, Milan, Rome, Naples, and Palermo. Discover the vibrant cultures, iconic landmarks, and mouthwatering cuisine of these Mediterranean gems. Explore ancient marvels, indulge in authentic pizza, and immerse yourself in the rich history and beauty of these captivating cities.

Day 1Majestic Madrid - Rooftop Views and Royal Splendor
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$110

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$ 7

SLEEP'N Atocha

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Terraza de Sabatini
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
4 - 6 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$34
11 - 16 min

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Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Faborit
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
$38
2 - 3 min

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Plaza de España
Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Hong Kong Kitchen
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$22
Day 2Madrid's Culinary Delights and Artistic Treasures
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$116

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$ 10

SLEEP'N Atocha

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Gustos Madrid Plaza Mayor
Elige entre nuestras acogedoras cuevas o la animada terraza. Dieta mediterránea, especialistas en arroces y paellas.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
3 - 4 min

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Mercado de San Miguel
Circa-1916 covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
14 - 17 min

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$30
8 - 12 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
6 - 9 min

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

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Magasand Columela
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$26
Day 3Parks, Tapas, and Art in Madrid
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$74

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$ 7

SLEEP'N Atocha

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Alfredo's Barbacoa
Lo mejor de la cocina norteamericana. Reservas online.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$10
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
8 - 10 min

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Pui's Thai Tapas
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$20
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.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$24
8 - 12 min

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Acid Café
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$20
Day 4A Day of Museums and Gastronomic Delights in Madrid
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$108

SLEEP'N Atocha

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Acid Café
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$20
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
6 - 9 min

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El Cielo
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$36
2 - 3 min

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Acid Café
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$20

Budget breakdown: $2945 In total

Activities & Food:$2798
Transport:$147

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Day 1Majestic Madrid - Rooftop Views and Royal Splendor
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$162

Hotel Spadari Al Duomo

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Chiosco Squadre Calcio
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$36
4 - 6 min

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Sforzesco Castle
Huge Medieval-Renaissance fortress with historical museums & art by da Vinci and Michelangelo.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$12
7 - 10 min

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Caffè in Giardino
Un luogo unico all’interno del Giardino delle Sculture della Triennale, per un aperitivo o un pranzo all’aperto.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$48
5 - 8 min

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Parco Sempione
Park & gardens landscaped by Emilio Alemagna, with a tower, aquarium, theater & municipal library.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
14 - 21 min

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Pinacoteca di Brera
Graceful palazzo used by Napoleon, with medieval and Renaissance art especially from Northern Italy.
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
$30
5 - 8 min

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La Tartina
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
$36
Day 2Madrid's Culinary Delights and Artistic Treasures
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$183

Hotel Spadari Al Duomo

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Giacomo Caffè
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$34
1 - 2 min

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Palazzo Reale di Milano
Sweeping staircases, regal hallways and artistic masterpieces at a grand 18th century palace.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$25
7 - 10 min

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Galleria Restaurant & Pizza
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$28
1 - 2 min

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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Mall housed in a glass-covered 19th-century arcade with luxury clothing brands & upscale dining.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$26
2 - 3 min

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Teatro alla Scala
Lavish 18th-century theater famous for Italian opera & ballets, plus a museum & music library.
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
$50
1 - 2 min

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Café Trussardi
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
$20
Day 3Parks, Tapas, and Art in Madrid
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$262

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$ 15

Hotel Spadari Al Duomo

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Bar Madonnina
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$14
6 - 9 min

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Duomo di Milano
One of the largest cathedrals in the world, this iconic masterpiece took over 600 years to complete.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$48
13 - 20 min

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Da Zero - Pizza e Territorio
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$46
8 - 12 min

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Santa Maria delle Grazie
Terracotta Renaissance church with elaborate Gothic interior, home to Da Vinci's The Last Supper.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$30
16 - 20 min

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San Siro Stadium
A.C. & Inter Milan's home ground with regular soccer matches, plus museum and stadium tours.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
$64
18 - 22 min

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C'era una Volta una Piada
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
$30
9 - 14 min

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Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology
Former monastery housing science museum with scale models of da Vinci's submarines & planes.
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
$30

Budget breakdown: $2945 In total

Activities & Food:$2798
Transport:$147
Day 1Majestic Madrid - Rooftop Views and Royal Splendor
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$154

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$ 7

Hotel Colosseum

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Bar Giacomelli
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$36
8 - 12 min

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St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
13 - 20 min

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Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$34
4 - 5 min

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Osteria delle Commari
Osteria delle Commari, un luogo dove gustare pietanze tipiche del Lazio, con un tocco creativo e innovativo
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$48
3 - 4 min

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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...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$36
Day 2Madrid's Culinary Delights and Artistic Treasures
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$156

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$ 10

Hotel Colosseum

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Bar Gianicolo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$34
4 - 6 min

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Janiculum Hill
This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
13 - 16 min

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Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$42
13 - 20 min

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Antica Salumeria
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$28
2 - 3 min

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Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$32
2 - 3 min

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La Casa Del Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$20
Day 3Parks, Tapas, and Art in Madrid
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$130

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$ 14

Hotel Colosseum

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Gaudì
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$14
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
10 - 12 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
12:40 PM - 1:20 PM
Free
12 - 18 min

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Pizza in Trevi
1:50 PM - 3:20 PM
$46
4 - 6 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
3:20 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
3 - 4 min

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La Fontana di Venere
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$30
Day 4A Day of Museums and Gastronomic Delights in Madrid
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$188

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$ 10

Hotel Colosseum

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Caffè Capitolino
With external access from the steps of the Capitol Hill, on the top floor of the beautiful building that houses the Capitoline Museums, is located the Terrazza Caffarelli.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
8 - 12 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$34
5 - 6 min

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Campo de' Fiori
Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
10 - 12 min

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Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
16 - 23 min

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Baker Boss
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$48
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
$54

Budget breakdown: $2945 In total

Activities & Food:$2798
Transport:$147
Day 1Majestic Madrid - Rooftop Views and Royal Splendor
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$165

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$ 15

The Dante House by houseinnaples

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$36
14 - 17 min

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Parco Virgiliano
Park with terraces & panoramic views, plus a playground & amphitheater used for summer events.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
25 - 30 min

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Ovo Castle
Imposing fortress & former royal residence, with 2 towers offering views & halls for conferences.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$25
10 - 12 min

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Il Soldino SAS
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$48
3 - 4 min

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Piazza del Plebiscito
Pedestrianized landmark square with equestrian statues, home to the neo-classical Royal Palace.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Sansevero Chapel Museum
Chapel remodeled by Prince Raimondo di Sangro of Sansevero to house sculptures of veiled figures.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$20
1 - 2 min

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San Domenico SRL
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$36
Day 2Madrid's Culinary Delights and Artistic Treasures
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$145

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$ 12

The Dante House by houseinnaples

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Bar Chalet Pikachu
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$34
9 - 11 min

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Edenlandia
Fun park with rides, go karts & a ferris wheel, plus dedicated attractions for younger kids.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$38
17 - 21 min

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Directions

Pizzeria Napoli In Bocca
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$28
3 - 4 min

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Castel Nuovo
Medieval fortress with 5 towers & a Renaissance triumphal arch, plus civic art museum & chapel.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$25
6 - 9 min

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Ristorante La Cittá D'oro
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$20
Day 3Parks, Tapas, and Art in Madrid
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$168

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$ 3

The Dante House by houseinnaples

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

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Centrale del Caffè
Centrale del Caffè scegli tra le miscele fresche a tua disposizione per gustare il nostro caffè... dove vuoi tu!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$14
3 - 4 min

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Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara
Religious complex dating from the 1300s with a vast church, majolica-tiled cloisters & a museum.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$20
10 - 15 min

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Naples National Archaeological Museum
Converted 17th-century palace & museum, home to prehistoric artifacts, coins & ancient works of art.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$38
10 - 15 min

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La Taverna di Totò
Entrando nella Taverna di Totò si accede al vero Cuore di Napoli, un luogo magico di tradizioni millenarie e sapori antichi.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$46
15 - 22 min

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Catacombs of San Gennaro
Guided tours offered in a subterranean Christian cemetery built in the 2nd & 4th centuries.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
$20
13 - 20 min

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Cantina del Gallo
La Cantina del Gallo è una pizzeria con cucina a conduzione familiare dal 1898. Specialità pizza cafona, pizzicotti, crocchè, montanare, stoccafisso.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$30
Day 4A Day of Museums and Gastronomic Delights in Madrid
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$138

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$ 6

The Dante House by houseinnaples

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Arx Cafè
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
2 - 3 min

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Castel Sant'Elmo
Star-shaped, 14th-century, hilltop fortress & former prison with panoramic views from its terraces.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$20
24 - 29 min

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Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
Lavish cathedral with neo-Gothic facade & art-filled chapels, plus 4th-century mosaics & relics.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
2 - 3 min

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Caffetteria San Gennaro
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$48
6 - 9 min

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Di Matteo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$54

Budget breakdown: $2945 In total

Activities & Food:$2798
Transport:$147
Day 1Majestic Madrid - Rooftop Views and Royal Splendor
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$158

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$ 10

Porta Di Castro

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Baby'ò Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$36
1 - 2 min

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Cattedrale di Monreale
Landmark Norman cathedral known for its ornate cloisters & bright gold mosaics of biblical stories.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$13
18 - 22 min

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Bar Le Due Torri
Il bar Le Due Torri, di Cardella Emanuele, si trova vicinissimo al castello della Zisa a Palermo. I pezzi di rosticceria e la pasticceria sono sempre freschi, appena sfornati e prodotti con materie prime di alta qualità...
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$48
8 - 11 min

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Catacombe dei Cappuccini
Home to 8000 corpses dating from the 16th century to 1920, dressed & divided into categories.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$25
9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$36
Day 2Madrid's Culinary Delights and Artistic Treasures
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$115

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$ 7

Porta Di Castro

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Bar Marocco
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$34
4 - 5 min

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Palermo Cathedral
4 bell towers top this architecturally diverse church dating from the 1100s & housing royal tombs.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$13
8 - 12 min

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Mercato del Capo
Bustling street market offering a wide selection of local meats, seafood, produce & Sicilian bites.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
34 - 41 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$28
40 - 48 min

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Norman Palace
Grand 9th century palace with a neo-classical facade, historic chapel & ornate royal apartments.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$20
4 - 6 min

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Biancaneve e i Sette Nani
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$20
Day 3Parks, Tapas, and Art in Madrid
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$135

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$ 13

Porta Di Castro

Depart from your stay 🏨

1 - 2 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$14
4 - 6 min

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Royal Palace and Palatine Chapel
Ancient chapel in the Palazzo dei Normanni known for its elaborate Byzantine mosaics & paintings.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$20
18 - 22 min

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Parco Piersanti Mattarella (Giardino Inglese)
City garden designed in English style dating from 1851, with water features, sculpture & monuments.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
5 - 6 min

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Bar Bristol
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$46
4 - 6 min

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Port of Palermo
Lively harbor port for ferries, private boats & cruise ships going to & from Sicily.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
10 - 12 min

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Teatro Massimo
This lavish auditorium was built in 1897 & remains Italy's largest with a seated capacity of 1,387.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
$25
3 - 4 min

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Galloway
Piazza Verdi 54
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$30
Day 4A Day of Museums and Gastronomic Delights in Madrid
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$133

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$ 7

Porta Di Castro

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Pasticceria Costa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
1 - 2 min

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Quattro Canti
Baroque, octagonal public plaza featuring 4 fountains topped by ornate statues in niches.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Free
1 - 2 min

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Fontana Pretoria
Landmark 1500s fountain known for its ornate, tiered design & nude statues of mythological figures.
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Free
13 - 20 min

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Orto Botanico di Palermo
Sprawling botanical garden opened in 1795, with Mediterranean plants, a herbarium & statues.
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
$8
715 - 858 min

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1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
$48
3 - 4 min

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Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
Landmark hillside Gothic church & site of Christian pilgrimage, decorated with noted medieval art.
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
$8
8 - 11 min

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Osteria San Vittorino
Tipicità e genuinità sono le parole d'ordine all'Osteria San Vittorino. Un'accurata scelta delle materie prime, trasformate da mani sapienti devote alla tradizione ed un menù rigorosamente stagionale...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$54

Budget breakdown: $2945 In total

Activities & Food:$2798
Transport:$147