ABERCROMBIE & KENT post-cruise EXTENSION
FROM - TO
BARCELONA - SPAIN
MADRID - SPAINDURATION
4 DAYS
PRICE
PRICING ON REQUEST
From its elegant boulevards to its buzzing tapas bars, Madrid has something for everyone. Lose yourself in the hushed awe of its museums, admire its astonishing architecture, and feast on incredible food – culture fans won't want to miss this overview of one of Europe's finest cities.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Explore one of the world's largest palaces, including its jaw-dropping throne room
- See some of the greatest works of art in real life – including those by Goya, Velázquez, El Greco, and Picasso
- Experience the drama and passion of a live flamenco performance
DAY
1
BARCELONA TO MADRID
MADRID, SPAIN
After clearance at Barcelona port proceed to disembark, identify, collect baggage, and meet the local representative for transfer to train station for your trip to Madrid.
On arrival at Madrid continue to a local restaurant for lunch.
Continue to an overview tour of Madrid, designed to immerse you in the city's vibrant history and culture. Your journey starts with a scenic drive along Gran Vía, Madrid's bustling thoroughfare renowned for its theaters and shops. As you make your way through the city, you’ll witness the grandeur of the Cibeles Fountain and the lush expanse of Retiro Park.
Check-in time at the hotel is 15h00, although every effort will be made for the room to be available earlier. Dinner will be served at hotel.
DAY
2
MADRID CULTURAL GEMS
MADRID, SPAIN
Leave the hotel to embark to our first visit, the lavish Palacio Real (Royal Palace). Your tour takes you through several of the 2,800 palace rooms, which hold truly remarkable treasures, from superb tapestries and paintings to ornate clocks and Stradivarius violins. Take time to admire the grand stairway, a symbol of imperial power, and the sumptuous Salón del Trono (Throne Room).
Later today, explore the famous Museo del Prado (Prado Museum), one of the most important art museums in the world. Founded in the early 19th century, initially to house the paintings collected by the Kings of Spain, the Prado offers an outstanding display of works by Spain’s three greatest painters, Goya, Velazquez and El Greco, together with superb collections of works by Flemish, Italian and European masters. Continue with an orientation tour of the city’s most striking sights such as the Puerta del Sol and the arcaded 17th-century Plaza Mayor, with its imposing architecture and extensive history.
Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
DAY
3
TOLEDO
MADRID, SPAIN
Travel southwest of Madrid to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Toledo, described as one of Spain’s most magnificent cities. Rising above the gorge of the River Tajo, the fortified city of Toledo dates from Roman times and later became the capital of Visigothic Spain. It is known as the "City of the Three Cultures" thanks to the uneasy co-existence of Christians, Jews and Muslims for several centuries. Explore its narrow-cobbled streets and visit the cathedral, an impressive example of medieval Gothic architecture and considered one of Spain’s finest, the elaborately-decorated Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca and the Church of Santo Tomé, housing El Greco's most famous painting "Burial of Count Orgaz". Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel.
DAY
4
DEPARTURE DAY
MADRID, SPAIN
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the Madrid – Adolfo Suarez Madrid – Barajas Airport
THIS ITINERARY IS AVAILABLE FOR THESE VOYAGES
* Prices are per person, double occupancy for the itinerary as published, and subject to availability. Supplements may apply during high season and holiday periods, festivals, special events and due to high demand. Internal and international air excluded.
