Madrid, the capital of Spain and located in the centre of the country, is a cosmopolitan city that offers countless places to visit and enjoy. Discover its numerous gastronomic markets, gardens, palaces, squares, museums, theatres and activities on this three-day tour. This city has something to suit every taste.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Paseo de la Castellana: Discover this cultural city through interesting sites as The Paseo de la Castellana,
The Cibeles Fountain, a monument located in the Cibeles Square and at the beginning of the Art Walkwith museums as El Prado, Reina Sofía or Thyssen; The Retiro Park, the largest green space in the city.
La Puerta del Sol, a square which is a junction for the city's main streets; The Mayor Square; The Art Walk, The Puerta de Alcalá, a monument which was built for Carlos III in the 18th century; and The Royal Palace, among others.
Day 1: ARRIVAL MADRID
Upon landing at Madrid’s airport, head to the Arrivals hall where you will find a driver holding a sign with your name on it. You will then be accompanied to the transfer to your hotel, where you can settle in before spending the rest of this first day at your leisure. Perhaps hit the streets and start exploring the many things one can do in this vibrant city, from visiting museums to enjoying a drink and tapas in one of its innumerable bars. Alternately, you can kick back and make the most of the available services at the hotel. In the evening, you can ask your hotel reception for restaurant recommendations to discover Madrid’s highly-renowned gastronomy before spending the first night in the hotel.
Overnight in Madrid.
Day 2: MADRID: HOP ON /OFF & FLAMENCO SHOW
Wake up to breakfast at the hotel before heading out to explore Madrid. Wait at any hop-on hop-off bus stop (starting at 9:00 from March to October and at 10:00 from November to February) and enjoy a tour of the most emblematic corners of the city. With just one ticket (included), you will be able to hop on and off the bus all day, stopping to admire whichever buildings or cultural sites most pique your interest. On the bus you’ll receive a set of headphones with commentary in fourteen languages, a map of the city and discount checks for several shops and restaurants. The buses follow two routes. Route nº 1 (Blue) starts and ends at the El Prado Museum and includes stops at the Salamanca neighbourhood, the Temple of Debod, the Royal Theatre, the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral, among many other sites. Route nº 2 (Green), on the other hand, begins and ends on Plaza Neptuno and includes stops at the Sculpture Museum, the Natural Science Museum, the Santiago Bernabéu football stadium, the Archaeological Museum and much more. In the evening, wrap up the day with a flamenco show at the Teatro Flamenco Madrid at 18.00 or 20.00 pm. Go on your own to Calle del Pez 10. The show starts at 18.00 or 20.00 pm. (We recommend that you go 20 minutes before the start of the show). The visit includes the entrance ticket only; return to the hotel by your own means and at the time that suits you best.
Overnight in Madrid
Day 3: DEPARTURE MADRID
After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, enjoy one last day in this magnificent city by going on a shopping spree or simply by strolling through its unforgettable history-filled streets. Then, at the indicated time, bid farewell to the city and catch your transfer to the airport to continue to your following destination.
Breakfast included.
