Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Proceed on your own to the station to board your train to Madrid. Arrive Madrid, the capital of the Spanish Empire and a royal city with refined tastes; and make your own way to hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy panoramic tour of Madrid which is an excellent introduction to many of the city's sightseeing highlights. Contemplate the various contrasts that Madrid has to offer, the elegant squares, Oriente, Espa a, Parque del Oeste, Principe Pio, Puente del Rey, the shrine of the Virgen del Puerto that offers one of the best views of the historical heritage of Madrid, ending at the Puente de Segovia before continuing along Calle Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, Puerta del Sol, Neptuno, Atocha, Puerta de Alcala, Calle Alcala, the memorial Retiro Park and the Plaza de Toros (Bullring), a place of colour and excitement during bullfighting afternoons. At Plaza de Colon we will stop for complimentary soft drinks served by the Hard Rock Cafe Madrid, before continuing on to new Madrid, with modern buildings, gardens, and then Paseo de la Castellana, which leads to Plaza Castilla (Puerta de Europa) to arrive to Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, (Bernabeu Stadium Tour available), before continuing on to Plaza de la Cibeles, Gran Via and Plaza de Callao. This square houses one of the most spectacular vantage points in the city, where you can admire a large part of the city whilst enjoying some typical Spanish tapas (Gourmet Supplement Optional). You will have the opportunity to purchase exclusive original items. There will be stops at Plaza Mayor Area, Retiro Park, and Plaza de Toros (Bullring) to take photos and enjoy a walk, always in the company of the guide and as long as weather is permitting. The tour finishes returning to Plaza De Oriente. Overnight is at your hotel in Madrid.
Lively and elegant, the Spain's capital is located in the center of the country on the river Manzanares and has population over three millions. Madrid is famous for it's all-night fiestas, festivals and sports events. Museums such as the del Prado and the Centro de Arte reina Sofia featuring paintings by Picasso, Goya and Dali. Some of the most visited historic buildings are the Palacio Real, the Catedral de la Almudena, the Puerta de Alcala and the Monasterio de El Escorial. The old center (Madrid de los Austrias), Plaza de Cibeles and Paseo del Prado are very popular among tourists and late night partygoers. Beautiful parks and gardens filled with gorgeous fountains, sculptures and galleries are wonderful place to relax and enjoy your day. Restaurants and cafes will invite you to taste delicious Mediterranean cuisine with its great variety of dishes and wines. No city on earth is more alive than Madrid, a beguiling place whose sheer energy carries a simple message: this city really knows how to live.