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Madrid Highlights

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Madrid shows the multiple contrasts inherited through the History. You will be able to find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Moreria, characterized by the antiquity of its buildings and the taste of its typical restaurants. We will also cover the Hapsburg Madrid of Felipe II, with its Renaissance and Baroque buildings walking and making pictures on Calle Mayor, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa. You can also find the Bourbon Madrid and the urban layout made by Carlos III, the Royal Palace, the Cibeles Fountain, Neptune fountain and the Puerta de Alcala. You can also visit the Church of Santo Tome holds El Greco masterpiece painting known as the Burial of the Count of Orgaz, set over this genius painter tomb.

Highlights

Take a panoramic tour of Madrid by coach Become engrossed in the architectural work of Jose Bonaparte's Visit the world-famous Prado Museum Visit the modern and contemporary avenues of Madrid Take a break at the hard rock cafe

Itinerary

We will tour elegant squares such as Plaza de Oriente, Plaza de Espana, Parque del Oeste, Principe Pio, el Puente del Rey, la Ermita de la Virgen del Puerto, ending at Segovia bridge, Puente de Segovia, one of the best viewpoints of the Royal Palace and the Cathedral of Almudena. We will continue to Puerta de Toledo, Plaza de la Villa, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Las Cortes, Plaza de Neptuno, Atocha, Paseo del Prado, Puerta de Alcala, Alcala street, the Retiro’s park and Las Ventas Bullring, plenty of cheers and colours in the afternoons of a bullfight. We will return to the city centre through the Plaza de Colon. We will continue towards the New Madrid, with its modern buildings, gardens, its great avenue Paseo de la Castellana, until Plaza de Castilla also known as Europe Gate and we will go down towards Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Plaza de Cibeles, Gran Via and Plaza del Callao, to end at Plaza de Isabel II, which is in front of Royal Opera House. We will also make convenient stops to rest and take pictures at Plaza Mayor, Templo de Debod and Las Ventas Bullring, if the weather permits and always accompanied by our guide.

Includes

Soft drinks at Hard Rock Cafe Air-conditioned motor coach Bilingual official guide