Madrid & Toledo

Arrive at Madrid Barajas

📍 Madrid Airport

Spain's largest airport with easy metro connection to the center.

Metro to Sol

📍 Airport T4

Take Metro Line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios, then Line 10 to Sol.

Check into Hotel

📍 Sol/Gran Via

Stay near Sol or Gran Via for central location.

Lunch at Mercado de San Miguel

📍 Plaza de San Miguel

Gourmet tapas market in a beautiful iron structure.

Plaza Mayor

📍 Plaza Mayor

Madrid's grand central square, built in 1619.

Royal Palace Exterior

📍 Plaza de Oriente

Europe's largest functioning royal palace.

Sunset at Temple of Debod

📍 Parque del Oeste

Ancient Egyptian temple with stunning sunset views.

Dinner in La Latina

📍 La Latina

Tapas hopping in Madrid's best neighborhood for traditional bars.

Museo del Prado

📍 Paseo del Prado

One of the world's finest art collections - Velazquez, Goya, El Greco, Bosch.

Retiro Park Stroll

📍 Parque del Retiro

Walk through Madrid's beloved park to the Crystal Palace.

Lunch near Retiro

📍 Barrio de los Jeronimos

Traditional Madrileño cuisine.

Reina Sofia

📍 Calle Santa Isabel

Modern and contemporary Spanish art including Picasso's Guernica.

Thyssen-Bornemisza

📍 Paseo del Prado

Exceptional private collection spanning 800 years of Western art.

Dinner in Huertas

📍 Barrio de las Letras

The literary quarter with great restaurants and nightlife.

Royal Palace Interior

📍 Calle Bailen

Tour the opulent state rooms, armory, and royal pharmacy.

Almudena Cathedral

📍 Calle Bailen

Madrid's main cathedral adjacent to the Royal Palace.

Lunch at Sobrino de Botin

📍 Calle Cuchilleros

The world's oldest restaurant, serving since 1725. Hemingway's favorite.

Gran Via & Callao

📍 Gran Via

Madrid's famous shopping street with Art Deco architecture.

Rooftop at Circulo de Bellas Artes

📍 Calle Alcala 42

One of Madrid's best rooftop terraces with 360-degree views.

Flamenco Show

📍 Various venues

Authentic flamenco in an intimate tablao.

Train to Toledo

📍 Madrid Atocha Station

High-speed train from Madrid Atocha to Toledo.

Alcazar of Toledo

📍 Calle de la Union

Imposing fortress dominating the skyline, now an army museum.

Toledo Cathedral

📍 Calle Cardenal Cisneros

One of Spain's greatest Gothic cathedrals with stunning art.

Lunch - Carcamusas

📍 Toledo Old Town

Try Toledo's signature dish - a pork and chickpea stew.

Jewish Quarter

📍 Juderia

Explore the ancient Jewish neighborhood and two historic synagogues.

Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes

📍 Calle de los Reyes Catolicos

Stunning Isabelline Gothic monastery built by Ferdinand and Isabella.

Mirador del Valle

📍 Mirador del Valle

Classic panoramic view of Toledo across the Tagus River.

Return to Madrid

📍 Toledo Station

Evening train back to the capital.

Bus to Segovia

📍 Moncloa Bus Station

Direct bus from Moncloa station to Segovia.

Roman Aqueduct

📍 Plaza del Azoguejo

Stunning 2,000-year-old aqueduct with 167 arches - no mortar used.

Segovia Cathedral

📍 Plaza Mayor

The last Gothic cathedral built in Spain, nicknamed the Lady of Cathedrals.

Lunch - Cochinillo Asado

📍 Segovia Old Town

Segovia's famous roast suckling pig - a must-try.

Alcazar of Segovia

📍 Plaza de la Reina Victoria

Fairytale castle that inspired Disney's Cinderella castle.

Vera Cruz Church

📍 Outside old town

12th-century church built by the Knights Templar.

Return to Madrid

📍 Segovia Bus Station

Evening bus back to the capital.

Rastro Flea Market

📍 La Latina

Madrid's famous Sunday flea market (or explore La Latina on other days).

Vermouth Hour

📍 La Latina

Join locals for the tradition of vermut with olives and snacks.

Lunch in Lavapies

📍 Lavapies

Madrid's multicultural neighborhood with diverse food options.

Sorolla Museum

📍 Paseo del General Martinez Campos

Beautiful house-museum of painter Joaquin Sorolla with lovely garden.

Malasana Neighborhood

📍 Malasana

Hip neighborhood with vintage shops, cool bars, and street art.

Farewell Dinner

📍 Malasana/Chueca

Traditional Spanish cuisine for your last evening.

Breakfast at San Gines

📍 Pasadizo de San Gines

Chocolate con churros at Madrid's most famous chocolateria, since 1894.

Last-minute Shopping

📍 Sol/Gran Via

Pick up souvenirs around Sol.

Metro to Airport

📍 Sol Metro

Return to Madrid Barajas airport.