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Madrid: Habsburgs & Bourbons Traveller Reviews
Reviews of Madrid: Habsburgs & Bourbons
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Madrid: Habsburgs & Bourbons
by Shrimp, 5 Jun 2019
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Could not be better
Madrid: Habsburgs & Bourbons
by Shrimp , 5 Jun 2019
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First class
Excellent
Excellent
Could not be better
Madrid: Habsburgs & Bourbons
by douglas c, 24 Nov 2017
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a great insight into national collections
wonderful weather! ideally situated hotel. great to have private viewing at the Prado. very good guides. well managed
wonderful weather! ideally situated hotel. great to have private viewing at the Prado. very good guides. well managed
first time, but 2 more booked!
Madrid: Habsburgs & Bourbons
by Highly delighted Eliza, 12 Nov 2017
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The Royal Collections of Madrid was a Royally entertaining holiday.
In the course of seven days we basked in wonderful weather and had a beautifully balanced experience of Europe's finest art gallery - the Prado - and three palaces, of which the Royal Palace of Aranjuez was the most spectacular. We had time to stroll in the gardens of this mini-Versailles with its alleys of sycamores, numerous fountains, and beds of deliciously pungent roses. That evening I sat by the open window of my opulent hotel room listening ...
In the course of seven days we basked in wonderful weather and had a beautifully balanced experience of Europe's finest art gallery - the Prado - and three palaces, of which the Royal Palace of Aranjuez was the most spectacular. We had time to stroll in the gardens of this mini-Versailles with its alleys of sycamores, numerous fountains, and beds of deliciously pungent roses. That evening I sat by the open window of my opulent hotel room listening to a piano concert in the square below. On the evening of the second of our three early morning visits to the Prado we saw Hieronimus Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights and we saw a modernisation of these pleasures in a production of Bizet's Carmen that evening. The hotel was the best I've ever stayed in and its cuisine was particularly sumptuous.
In all practical matters Tom Duncan and David Sketchley really did make us fell - as Ciceroni's motto suggests - brothers, not strangers. The local guides exhibited commendable pride in their country's art.
Madrid: Habsburgs & Bourbons
by Mrs F E 17, 8 Nov 2017
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Art collections of the Hapsburgs and Bourbons in and around Madrid
As a group of around 25 visitors, plus 2 art historians, we explored the Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofia art galleries in Madrid and also paid visits to 3 royal palaces, in and around Madrid. Excellent lecturing.
As a group of around 25 visitors, plus 2 art historians, we explored the Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofia art galleries in Madrid and also paid visits to 3 royal palaces, in and around Madrid. Excellent lecturing.
Ciceroni specialises in cultural tours, including visual art, music and gardens, in Europe, USA and now the safer parts of the Middle East. The groups are accompanied by specialist lecturers and the visits are well structured. The accommodation is always of a high standard and several convivial meals are included.
Madrid: Habsburgs & Bourbons
by TGbear, 7 Nov 2017
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very well planned tour at a comfortable pace
6 days in Madrid look at the Art of the Royal Collections and visiting three Royal palaces. Local guides were extensively relied upon 2 evening meals and 2 lunches were included
6 days in Madrid look at the Art of the Royal Collections and visiting three Royal palaces. Local guides were extensively relied upon 2 evening meals and 2 lunches were included
Ciceroni is a travel company specialising in small group tours. many details are given pre travel but personally I would prefer an daily itinerary as well so I could plan my free time in advance. The owner of the company travelled on this tour; he is an excellent lecturer and I would have appreciated more talks from him rather than local guides
CICERONI Travel responded to this review on 19 Dec 2017:
Many thanks for your comments which are appreciated. Detailed itineraries are always sent out three weeks in advance of any visits. Unfortunately it is not always possible to send any earlier particularly for Spanish trips as final confirmation of visits are not always possible and are subject to change.
With regard to the balance between a Ciceroni guide and local guides, there are strict regulations in certain museums and other sites which prevent anyone other than licensed guides from guiding.
Madrid: Habsburgs & Bourbons
by KeenonArt, 6 Nov 2017
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Art in Madrid
Entry to the Prado before it opened to the public greatly enhanced the visit
Entry to the Prado before it opened to the public greatly enhanced the visit
Good itinerary
Madrid: Habsburgs & Bourbons
by Lady J E 17, 6 Nov 2017
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Stimulating, enjoyable and huge fun
It was a trip to Madrid where we learned about the amazing art collection in the Prado museum, plus we visited Royal palaces etc. We ate together as a group most days, and so we were with like-minded people. As we went with friends we had a lot of fun too, and of course the sunshine was a bonus.
It was a trip to Madrid where we learned about the amazing art collection in the Prado museum, plus we visited Royal palaces etc. We ate together as a group most days, and so we were with like-minded people. As we went with friends we had a lot of fun too, and of course the sunshine was a bonus.
We have travelled with our tour operator Ciceroni for many years and always find everything organised of the highest quality - hotel, restaurants, visiting guides, support staff. Everything is done stylishly and efficiently.