The Splendours of Madrid

Madrid is one of the most exciting cities in Europe, renowned not just for its architectural masterpieces and vibrant way of life, but more importantly for its magnificent art collections housed in its museums and private residences. This tour explores the city and its unique artistic treasures. Staying in a charming hotel in the heart of the city, within the Golden Triangle of Art, our visits will include the majestic 18th-century Royal Palace built by the Bourbon Royal Family. We will see highlights of the world-class art collection at the Prado – and some of the lesser-known but equally fine art collections – at the Palacio Liria, the newly-renovated Museo Sorolla and also the Museo Lazaro Galdiano.

Tuesday, 29 September – London / Madrid

Iberia flight from London Heathrow to Madrid Adolfo Suarez-Barajas (not included in the cost of the tour). Group transfer to the historic centre of Madrid (Madrid de los Austrias) for a guided walking tour of the Plaza Mayor, Mercado San Miguel Food Market and Almudena Cathedral. Transfer to the hotel and check into the NH Paseo del Prado Hotel where four nights are spent. Walk to dinner at a local restaurant.

Wednesday, 30 September – Madrid

Private guided visit to the Museo del Prado.

Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the Plaza de Oriente followed by a private guided tour of the Palacio Real. Return to hotel and dinner under own arrangements. Option to attend the opera or ballet at the Teatro Real (subject to performance schedule).

Thursday, 1 October – Toledo

Day excursion to Toledo. Visit the Cathedral and the Church of Santo Tome to see El Greco’s Burial of Count Orgaz.

Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the Synagogue of El Transito and of Santa Maria La Blanca. Return to Madrid. Dinner under own arrangements. Option to attend the opera or ballet at the Teatro Real (subject to performance schedule).