Discover the creative spirit of Madrid on this five-day immersive journey.
Experience the rich history and artistic heritage of Madrid with Rika Burnham, an art historian and former Museum Educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. With Rika as your guide, enjoy special before-hours access to museums including the Thyssen Museum, the Museo Del Prado, and the Reina Sofia Museum. Rika will lead interactive, extended close looks and discussions focused on a single masterpiece by a renowned artist. A highlight will be a close look at El Greco’s The Burial of the Count of Orgaz during a rare after-hours private visit to the Church of San Tome in Toledo. Along the way, experience expert-led tours of cultural landmarks, including the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando.
Highlights
- Participate in daily close-looking sessions led by lecturer Rika Burnham, with guided discussions focused on one key artwork each day in Madrid’s great museums.
- Enter the Prado for two exclusive early-access opportunities, allowing you to discover its world-class collection—including Velázquez, Zurbarán, and Goya—in a tranquil setting.
- View Picasso’s monumental masterpiece, Guernica, during a special early opening at the Reina Sofía, offering a contemplative moment with this powerful anti-war painting.
- Join an exclusive after-hours visit to the Church of Santo Tomé in Toledo, providing a serene, quiet, and intimate viewing of the work of El Greco.
- Dine at the magnificent Palacio de Liria, the 18th-century Madrid residence of the House of Alba, during an exquisite private tasting dinner in its opulent surroundings.
- Gain a unique perspective on Spanish art with a private, expert-led tour of the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, the historic institution where Goya served as Director and Picasso was a student.
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