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Suggested itinerary: City break Madrid and Castilla in 10 days

Day 1: Arrival in Madrid

Arrival at Madrid International Airport. Trip to the hotel taking the tube or a taxi. Walk along Madrid's Gran Vía visiting its main points of interest, and having dinner in the area. Night in Madrid. 

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Day 2: Madrid de los Austrias, Sol, Chueca and Malasaña

Visit Plaza de Oriente, the Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral. Stroll through famous Plaza de la Puerta del Sol. Sightseeing and shopping in alternative Chueca and Malasaña neighbourhood stores along Fuencarral Street. Dinner in Chueca. Night in Madrid. 

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Day 3: Madrid: La Latina and the Golden Triangle of Art

Stroll through La Latina neighbourhood and its open-air market, el Rastro (Sundays only). Visit one of the museums of the Golden Triangle of Art (Prado, Reina Sofía or Thyssen-Bornemisza). Walk through El Retiro Park. Visit Las Ventas Bullring. Night in Madrid.

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Day 4: Madrid: Castellana Avenue and Barrio Salamanca

Visit Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Stroll along la Castellana Avenue. Sightseeing and shopping along the Milla de Oro, or Golden Mile, (Serrano, Ortega y Gasset, Velázquez...), the site of Madrid's most prestigious shops. Night in Madrid.

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Day 5: Salamanca

Trip by rental car to Salamanca (bus alternative). Tapas in Salamanca's Plaza Mayor. Route on foot through Salamanca visiting the University, Casa de las Conchas, the old and new cathedral, Casa Lis (Art Nouveau and Art Déco Museum). Dinner in Salamanca. Night in Salamanca. 

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Day 6: Salamanca and Avila

Walk across the Roman Bridge. City route visiting Saint Stephen's Convent, Las Dueñas Convent, Saint Mark's Parish and Monterrey Palace. Tapas in the Old Quarter. Trip by car to Ávila to see its magnificent wall and historic district. Night in Ávila. 

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Day 7: Segovia

Trip to Segovia by rental car (bus alternative). Walk through the historic district visiting the impressive Aqueduct of Segovia, Casa de las Puntas and Plaza Mayor. Eat roasted suckling pig for lunch. Visit the Cathedral. Stroll through the historic district. Night in Segovia. 

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Day 8: Segovia and Toledo

Visit the spectacular Alcázar of Segovia, which looks like it was plucked straight out of a fairy tale. Tapas in the Old Quarter. Trip in rental car to Toledo (or by train through Madrid). Dinner and night in Toledo. 

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Day 9: Toledo

Route from Zocodover Square to the Cathedral via the Alcázar. Visit Toledo Cathedral. Tapas in the city centre. Visit Santa María la Blanca Synagogue and San Juan de los Reyes Monastery. Dinner and night in Toledo.

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Day 10: Back home

Go up to Parador de Toledo for the spectacular views of the city. Trip to Madrid-Barajas Airport. Flight back home.

 





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