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Preview of the full 7-day itinerary
A condensed look at how Alfred structures a Madrid trip—arrival gateway, neighborhoods, and daily pacing.
Day 1 — Arrival & Orientation
Arrive at Barajas; metro or Cercanías to Sol (validated 25–40 min)
Check-in near Puerta del Sol or Gran Vía; lunch at Mercado de San Miguel
Royal Palace (pre-book); Plaza Mayor
tapas crawl in La Latina; churros at Chocolatería San Ginés
Day 2 — Core Experiences
Prado Museum (opening 10am; 3+ hrs)
bocadillo or menu del día in Huertas
Reina Sofía (Guernica); Retiro Park
dinner in Malasaña or Chueca; flamenco at Corral de la Morería
Day 3 — Deeper Exploration
day trip to Toledo (cathedral, Alcázar) or El Escorial
cocido or local speciality in Toledo
Salamanca district; Gran Vía shopping
farewell dinner in Lavapiés; pack for departure
Planning notes
Madrid trip planning FAQ
Arrival gateway
This plan starts from Barajas and keeps transfer logic practical for the first-day block.
Neighborhoods
This itinerary prioritizes Puerta del Sol or Gran Vía • Malasaña or Chueca • Lavapiés to reduce routing friction.
Local transport
Typical Madrid movement in this plan uses metro depending on daily sequencing.
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