A Week in Madrid and Southern Spain: History, Culture, and Cuisine Itinerary

Enjoy a delightful breakfast at Casa Lucio, a famous spot for its "huevos rotos." Then, take a morning stroll in the beautiful Retiro Park (Parque de El Retiro).

Have a sophisticated lunch at Ramón Freixa Madrid, a Michelin-starred restaurant. Afterward, visit the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza).

For dinner, experience innovative cuisine at DiverXO, a three-Michelin-star restaurant known for its avant-garde dishes.

Start your day with a leisurely breakfast at Punto MX, known for its contemporary Mexican cuisine. Then, take a walk along the iconic Gran Vía.

Enjoy a gastronomic experience at Coque, a two-Michelin-star restaurant. After lunch, explore the historic Cibeles Fountain (Fuente de Cibeles) and the impressive Cybele Palace (Palacio de Cibeles).

End your day with a sunset view from the Temple of Debod (Templo de Debod) followed by a traditional Spanish dinner at Taberna La Carmencita.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at Mercado de San Miguel, a food market with a wide variety of Spanish delicacies. Then, visit the legendary Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (Estadio Santiago Bernabéu).

For lunch, indulge in a culinary experience at DSTAgE, a two-Michelin-star restaurant. Afterward, relax in the serene Royal Botanical Garden (Real Jardín Botánico).

In the evening, have a memorable dining experience at Santceloni, a two-Michelin-star restaurant known for its exquisite cuisine.

Take a day trip to {L-Toledo, Spain}, a UNESCO World Heritage City. Start with a traditional Spanish breakfast at Lateral in Toledo. Explore the rich history and architecture of the city, including the Alcázar of Toledo and the Toledo Cathedral.

Enjoy a leisurely lunch at El Club Allard, a two-Michelin-star restaurant in the heart of Toledo. Afterward, visit the Santa María la Blanca, a unique synagogue in Toledo.

Return to Madrid and have a relaxed dinner at La Terraza del Casino, a two-Michelin-star restaurant with a stunning view of the city.

Begin your day with a visit to the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial (El Escorial). Afterward, enjoy a regal lunch at Cebo Restaurant & Barra de Cebo by Aurelio Morales.

Explore the historic Valley of Cuelgamuros (Valley of the Fallen). In the late afternoon, return to Madrid and take a leisurely walk in the Sabatini Gardens (Jardines de Sabatini).

For your final dinner in Madrid, savor the culinary creations at A'Barra, a Michelin-starred restaurant known for its innovative cuisine.

Spend your last morning in Madrid exploring the Metropolitano Stadium (Wanda Metropolitano). Afterward, enjoy a relaxed brunch at Sobrino de Botín, the world's oldest restaurant.

Take a leisurely walk in the Parque Deportivo Puerta de Hierro and enjoy the greenery. In the afternoon, visit the Lope de Vega House Museum (Casa Museo Lope de Vega).

End your culinary journey with a farewell dinner at Kabuki Wellington, a Michelin-starred restaurant known for its Japanese-Spanish fusion cuisine.