Royal River Luxury Hotel: Idyllic Retreats Collection

Upon arrival in Madrid, transfer to your hotel.

An enjoyable walk through an excellent area, discovering the history of Madrid from the time it was chosen as the capital. Our tour begins in Plaza de Oriente, where the Royal Palace, La Almudena Cathedral and famous Royal Theatre are located. We set off for Plaza Mayor, one of the loveliest spots in the city. Our route takes us to Calle del Cordon, Plaza de la Villa, in the heart of Madrid, and the traditional San Miguel Market. We enter Plaza Mayor through Cuchilleros Arch. The area around the square is home to some of Madrid's most famous restaurants: Botin and Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas, as well as a number of the capital's tapas spots.

Once inside Plaza Mayor, we learn all about the history of this famous square. From there, we walk along Calle de la Sal to Calle Mayor, passing by the famous Chocolateria de San Gines cafe. After walking through Puerta del Sol, we cross Calle Arenal and continue to Plaza de Callao.

We will visit the Royal Palace. A beautiful example of 18th-century architecture, the palace is one of the best preserved in Europe. The tour includes the Main staircase. Halberdiers Room, Hall of Columns, Throne Room and China Room. Gala Dining Room, Silver, Musical Instrument and Royal Dinnerware collections. The Central courtyard, Royal Chapel and new rooms.

Take a transfer from your hotel to the Madrid Airport and board a flight to the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Upon arrival in Tenerife, transfer to your hotel where you will spend the next 7 days. 

Enjoy the 5-star elegance of the Royal Garden Villa Luxury Resort.  Ideally located in a secluded area between the mountains, ocean and surrounding by lush gardens, this luxurious boutique property combines timeless elegance and modern amenities.  This property has 28 villas each with a heated private pool, fully equipped kitchen and a secluded ocean-view terrace.  You have plenty of activity options beyond the elegant surroundings and amenities of your resort. Hit up the local clubs that cater to expats spending the winter here or book an excursion into some of the remote mountain villages on the islands. Hike around the Pico del Teide, the tallest mountain in Spain, or admire some of the elaborate costumes of the Carnaval de Santa Cruz, the world’s second most elaborate carnaval after Rio. Or simply sit back and bask and indulge in the luxurious settings for the whole week. No matter what you choose to do, it’ll be time well spent.

Feel free to relax and enjoy the beautiful beachfront views at your new home for the next week! Take advantage of the spectacular amenities available at the resort.

Say goodbye to Tenerife and the Canary Islands. Take a transfer back to the airport and depart on your flight to Madrid. Stay the night at Madrid and enjoy its elegance from the Hilton before departing tomorrow.

Today, prepare to depart on your flight back to North America or beyond.