Madrid City Break

Arrival at Madrid-Barajas Airport and meet-and-greet with our representative. After a warm welcome, we transfer by private vehicle to the hotel. Once you have settled in and rested, we head out for a first orientation walk along Gran Vía, with its theatres, cinemas and illuminated façades showing the city’s modern side. We then continue to Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol to feel the atmosphere of the historic centre: arcades, street performers and the everyday life of Madrileños. Evening at leisure to enjoy tapas in a local bar or simply have a drink while watching the city’s rhythm.

After breakfast we start exploring Madrid’s most monumental and royal side. We first go to the surroundings of the Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral, walking around the palace square and the Royal Theatre area to understand the history of the Spanish monarchy (an interior visit to the palace can be added as an optional extra). We then make our way to Plaza de España, where we find the monument to Miguel de Cervantes and, at its base, the statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, as if ready to set off on a new adventure. Later we head up to the Temple of Debod, an authentic Egyptian temple relocated to Madrid; from here you can enjoy one of the city’s most beautiful sunsets. Afternoon and evening at leisure to continue exploring or visit museums such as the Prado, Reina Sofía or Thyssen-Bornemisza.

Breakfast at the hotel (depending on flight schedule) and free time in Madrid. You may choose to stroll around the lake in Retiro Park, head to the Paseo del Prado area for a last look at the great museum façades or return to Gran Vía for some final shopping. At the agreed time, transfer to Madrid-Barajas Airport for your return flight home. End of our services, hoping that this short Madrid break will be the starting point for many more journeys across Spain.