Arrive at Madrid International Airport, where you will be met and transferred by private executive vehicle to your elegant central hotel. As you drive into the city, glimpse grand boulevards, leafy squares, and iconic facades that hint at the culture and history waiting to be explored. After check-in, the rest of the day is at leisure. You may wish to stretch your legs with a gentle stroll to a nearby plaza, find a cosy café for your first taste of churros and chocolate, or simply relax in your room and unwind after your journey. Madrid is a city that comes alive in the evening, with locals filling the streets and terraces, so you’ll quickly feel part of the rhythm of the capital. Overnight in Madrid.

After breakfast, set out on a privately guided half-day walking tour through historic Habsburg Madrid. Your English-speaking local guide will lead you through the most emblematic streets and squares of the Renaissance and Baroque city, evoking the era when the Habsburg dynasty transformed Madrid into the capital of Spain. Wander past elegant palaces, convents, and stately buildings that showcase the architectural wealth of this period, and listen as your guide shares stories of kings, courtiers, and the shaping of the Spanish empire. The route reveals one of the most picturesque and authentic sides of Madrid, where history feels close at hand. During the tour, you will pause in one of the city’s traditional tabernas to enjoy a glass of wine accompanied by a classic Madrid tapa, a simple yet memorable taste of local life. After the tour, the remainder of the day is at leisure to continue exploring or relax at your hotel. (B,L)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today is completely free to enjoy Madrid in your own way. You might choose to immerse yourself in art at the world-renowned “Golden Triangle of Art” museums, wander through the boutiques and designer stores along stylish shopping streets, or simply lose yourself in the city’s neighbourhoods, from historic lanes to contemporary quarters. Perhaps take time to sit in a leafy square with a coffee, sample more tapas in a lively bar, or book an evening table at one of Madrid’s acclaimed restaurants. With your hotel’s central location, you are perfectly placed to make the most of the city without rushing, dipping in and out of its vibrant streets as you please. Overnight in Madrid. (B)

Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before a leisurely morning, depending on your flight time. You might like to take one last stroll around the nearby streets, pick up a few final souvenirs, or simply relax in the hotel and reflect on your time in Madrid. When it is time to leave, your private executive transfer will collect you from the hotel and take you comfortably back to Madrid International Airport. Farewell to Spain’s elegant capital, taking with you memories of historic streets, warm hospitality, and the distinctive flavours of Madrid. (B)