Seven-Day Cultural Immersion Itinerary for Madrid and Valencia in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Prado Museum, Madrid
    20 minutes (4.5 km) from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport

    Explore the world-renowned art collection at the Prado Museum with works by Spanish artists such as Goya, Velázquez and El Greco.

  2. Day 2: Retiro Park, Madrid
    35 minutes (6 km) from Prado Museum

    Take a stroll through the Retiro Park, a tranquil oasis in the heart of Madrid, with gardens, fountains and ponds.

  3. Day 3: City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia
    3 hours (357 km) from Retiro Park

    Experience Valencia's futuristic architecture at the City of Arts and Sciences, a complex of museums, an opera house, a planetarium and more.

  4. Day 4: Albufera Natural Park, Valencia
    30 minutes (15 km) from City of Arts and Sciences

    Discover the wetlands and rice paddies of the Albufera Natural Park with a boat tour and a taste of traditional paella.

  5. Day 5: Central Market, Valencia
    20 minutes (6 km) from Albufera Natural Park

    Experience the vibrant colors and flavors of the Central Market, the largest fresh food market in Europe, with over 400 stalls of seafood, fruits, vegetables, and more.

  6. Day 6: Royal Palace of Madrid
    3 hours 45 minutes (358 km) from Central Market

    Visit the Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family, with opulent rooms decorated with tapestries, paintings and porcelain.

  7. Day 7: Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid
    15 minutes (3 km) from Royal Palace of Madrid

    Complete your art tour with a visit to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, housing a collection of over 1,600 paintings from the 13th to the 20th century, including works by Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Prado Museum (2 hours, €15)
  • Retiro Park (2 hours, Free)
  • City of Arts and Sciences (3 hours, €38)
  • Albufera Natural Park (4 hours, €40)
  • Central Market (2 hours, Free)
  • Royal Palace of Madrid (2 hours, €13)
  • Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (2 hours, €12)
  • Total Estimated Costs (approximately): €118
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