MADRID CAPITAL
17-20 Aug
There is nothing like visiting a country’s capital city and the hustle & bustle of Madrid, right in the centre of Spain, is certainly no exception.
Modern and long-standing buildings sit together elegantly; world class museums such as the Prado boast important works of art; theatres with top Broadway productions welcome the buzzing crowds; and the endless shops, fashion boutiques and huge department stores encourage the rich, famous and even bargain hunters through their ever-swinging doors.
The buzz of the Plaza Mayor, day and night, almost takes you back to old Madrid and you can lose yourself around its hundreds of quaint side streets, stumbling across a street market or two. Not far from there, you will find the impressive Almohada Gothic cathedral which stands in all its glory beside the Royal Palace in Plaza Orient.
Contrasting city: The Royal Palace (left) and the Kio Towers Gateway to Europe (right)
There are monuments old and new in the city, such as the famous Fuentes de Cibelles, a long-standing symbol of the city and the venue for Real Madrid FC celebrations; the 1996 Kio Towers known as the “Gateway to Europe” as they lean towards each other across a busy main road; Puerto del Sol where you can stand on kilometre zero, the exact centre of Spain; and the curious Temple of Debod, the only temple in Spain given by the Egyptian Government as a gift and re-constructed piece by piece at its present site.
Sports lovers will just love a visit to Santiago Bernabeu - Real Madrid Football Stadium. The tour is interesting and eye-opening even for non sports fans, and the 80,000+ capacity simply takes your breath away.
Madrid is a capital that rivals all others. It´s one that needs to be visited to appreciate its history, style, atmosphere, great climate, rich culture and its modern outlook. The trip also includes a panoramic city tour on arrival and your Coachtrips guide will give you plenty of information on its monuments, buildings, art galleries, museums, the best places to head for the shops, theatres, parks, plazas, eateries and lots more. Your guide is also on hand daily to help you with your plans.
Valley of the Fallen
Included in the excursion is a day trip to Valley of the Fallen, Franco´s epic monument to the dead from both sides of the Civil War and then to El Escorial and its monastery - the most visited National Monument of Spain. In short, this 4 day excursion takes in two monuments of huge historic and artistic interest... as well as Spain´s buzzing capital city. With prices from as low as 189€ (August) it is simply an unbelievable price for all that is included. Call Coachtrips SL without delay to secure your place
