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We will begin with a sightseeing tour of Madrid described on the program and will continue with the visit of the Royal Palace. Itinerary: Start the tour from Julia Travel office where we take our coach and head to the Plaza de Oriente, then we will arrive at the Debod Temple of must where we will stop for a walk and taking some pictures accompanied by our guide. After this visit we will return to our coach to head towards the Plaza Mayor where we make a new stop and we will be able to visit la Plaza de Villa and Puerta del Sol We will return to the coach to continue our visit Carrera de San Jerónimo Street, Las Cortes (Spanish Parliament), Neptuno’s Square (Famous artistic fountain), Paseo Del Prado (Walk of Art: Thyssen, Prado & Reina Sofía Museums), Atocha Railway Station, Royal Botanic Gardens of Madrid, Cibeles Square (Famous artistic fountain), Alcalá Street, Alcalá’s Gate, Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas (Bullring) where we will make our last stop. To conclude we will return to the coach and end up seeing Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (Home of Real Madrid CF), Paseo de la Castellana Street, Plaza de Colón (Columbus Square), National Library, Gran Vía Street, Plaza de España, Plaza de Oriente (end of the tour). We will make convenient stops for walking and taking pictures at Plaza Mayor, Templo de Debod and Las Ventas Bullring, if the weather permits and always accompanied by our guide. The Royal Palace was built in the XVIII century upon the ancient Baroque Italian style fortress of the Habsburg. It is one of the most beautiful and best preserved palaces in Europe and a symbol of the permanence and consolidation of Madrid as the capital of the Kingdom. The Palace was the official residence of the Spanish Monarchy from 1765 to 1931. To date, the most stunning receptions of the Spanish Crown are celebrated here: audiences, dinner parties, signature of agreements and the traditional ceremony of presentation of Credential Letters from foreign ambassadors to His Majesty the King. We will visit the Armory Square (exterior of the palace), the Grand Staircase, the King Charles III’s Apartments, the Queen’s Apartments, the Banqueting Hall, the Royal Chapel and the Throne Room and the Crown Room. After the guided tour, you may visit on your own the Royal Armory and enjoy the views from the viewpoint of the Armory Square. Please note that the itinerary is subject to change due to the events to be celebrated in the City (demonstrations, sport events, cultural events, oficial acts and public works).
Dreampix Photo Pass Memories should be shared, so, we’ve made sure guests can take their most memorable moments home, with the smiles, laughter and excitement all captured on camera. The experienced DreamPix team are on hand to take unlimited photos of your fun-filled experience. Whether it be roving around the park or snapshotting you meeting your favourite characters or DreamWorks Heroes. The stationary fast-twitch cameras will also capture all the thrills on your favourite rides. Photos can be downloaded and printed at the DreamPix in-store kiosks. And if you prefer to be behind the lens – cameras and other accessories can also be purchased at the DreamPix photo store, located near the park’s front entrance.
No hay que ser un fanático del espacio para disfrutar del Kennedy Space Center de la NASA, el único lugar en los Estados Unidos desde el que se ha enviado a humanos al espacio. La gran cantidad de exposiciones, películas IMAX e impresionante magnitud de as Lanzaderas dejarán boquiabiertos a más de uno. Shuttle Launch Experience® Esta experiencia le sumergirá en las imágenes, sonidos y sensaciones del lanzamiento de una Lanzadera Espacial, el increíble viaje de ser enviado al espacio y orbitar la Tierra en una Lanzadera Espacial. A los visitantes se les protegerá con cinturones y se les pondrá en vertical para el despegue en una cabina única. Conozca un Astronauta Está invitado a conocer un veterano astronauta de la NASA en el espectáculo en directo Astronaut Encounter. Ofrecido en varias horas durante el día, esta emocionante presentación cuenta con un astronauta cada día con más de 30 de los aproximadamente 500 hombres y mujeres que han flotado en el espacio. Películas 3D en el Twin IMAX® Theater Dos historias increíbles en una presentación 3D que bien seguro le inspirarán. Puede escoger entre explorar imágenes de la Tierra que le dejarán sin aliento en A Beautiful Planet, o puede descubrir los detalles de los futuros proyectos que tiene la NASA entre manos, como enviar astronautas a Marte. Tour en Autobús por el Kennedy Space Center No hay mejor manera de descubrir rápidamente el Kennedy Space Center que con uno de los tours diarios en autobús, saliendo uno cada 15 minutos desde el Complejo. Los experimentados guías le llevarán a través de algunos de los elementos más icónicos de la NASA. Numerosos espectáculos y exposiciones* Exposición del Space Shuttle Atlantis℠ – Su viaje empezará en el teatro Atlantis, donde se hará realidad la historia de todas aquellas personas que se atrevieron a hacer lo imposible. Mire con asombro la Lanzadera Espacial Atlantis muy de cerca, exhibido como si todavía estuviera volando. Con más de 60 exposiciones interactivas, podrá celebrar uno de los logros más grandes de la humanidad. Centro Apollo / Saturn V – Revive la emoción y las maravillas de la era Apollo en esta exposición única que celebra el logro sin precedentes de poner un hombre en la Luna y la felicidad vivida en ese momento por toda la humanidad. Rocket Garden – En la NASA es costumbre decir que se asientan en los hombros de gigantes. En ningún lugar eso es más aparente que en el Rocket Garden (Jardín de los Cohetes). Detrás de cada Cohete hay muchas grandes mujeres y hombres, ingenieros, diseñadores, pensadores y astronautas, que convirtieron sus sueños en historia. Aquí es donde podrá encontrar al primer cohete que se libró de la gravedad terrestre. Eyes on the Universe – Un viaje a través del tiempo y el espacio hasta los límites más lejanos del Universo en el “Eyes on the Universe: NASA’S Space Telescopes” (“Ojos en el Universo: los Telescopios Espaciales de la NASA”), la nueva y única filmación 3D en 4K del Complejo del Kennedy Space Center. La NASA Ahora – Después de descubrir la historia del programa espacial Nord Americano en el Kennedy Space Center, vea la exposición NASA Now en el ala Oeste del edificio del Cine IMAX para explorar el futuro de la NASA con su Programa Espacial Comercial y el Viaje a Marte. Viaje a Marte: se buscan Exploradores – El futuro de los viajes espaciales recae en usted. Aprenda más acerca de lo que hace falta para explorar Marte en este inspirador espectáculo. Las exposiciones aportan un vistazo a los prototipos y diseños que se lanzarán con la siguiente generación hacia Marte y más allá, incluyendo los Rovers, Simuladores y la Cápsula de la tripulación Orión. Astronaut Memorial – En el Astronaut Memorial homenajea los héroes caídos de la NASA, eso entre los cuerpos de astronautas de élite que dieron sus vidas persiguiendo el conocimiento que se esconde más allá de nuestro planeta. Zona de Juegos Infantil – La imaginación se desbordará en la Zona Infantil de Juegos, un patio de recreo único con temática espacial. Con el majestuoso Jardín de Cohetes de fondo, los niños podrán despegar con naves espaciales, escalar una roca lunar, gatear entre los túneles de un cohete y deslizarse por la superficie de la Luna.
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Along the way, you can learn about the city's history by listening to the entertaining and informative commentary. Commentary Live Guides Live English-speaking guides are featured on our buses. Throughout the Tour you will be kept informed and entertained by an expert English-speaking guide with fascinating facts and stories about the Capital, ranging from the foundation of this great city right up to the events of the present day. Departure Times Our Night Tour runs every evening Hop on at 7:00pm (7:30pm from July 1) Our Night Tour runs every evening Hop on at 7:00pm (7:30pm from July 1) from Stop #20: White House (outside the Willard Hotel) or at 7:30pm from Stop #1: Union Station. The Night Tour takes two hours and is not a hop-on, hop-off tour. Please note that Night Tour timings are subject to change without notice. Please check your ticket on the day of your tour for the most current hours of operation.
Museum of Science & Industry Popular Exhibits Come experience these unique and amazing Exhibits: Explore the power of play with giant Lego built structures and building challenges. Coal Mine - Descend the mine shaft, take a ride on the rails and learn the technology of coal mining. U-505 Submarine - Experience the real U-505, the only German submarine in the United States. Future Energy Chicago - Collaborate in a fast-paced simulation to create a more sustainable city. Genetics and the Baby chick Hatchery - Discover the complex interplay between genes and environmental cues that produce new life. Numbers in Nature: A Mirror Maze -0 Discover the mathematical patterns that abound in the natural world. Science Storms: Feel the physics and consider the chemistry of nature phenomena like tornados and avalanches. The Great Train Story: Travel from Chicago to Seattle in intricate detail on this massive model railroad. YOU! The Experience: Examine the experience of life itself and the connection between mind, body and spirit. All Aboard the Silver Streak: Pioneer Zephyr: Step aboard one of America's first diesel-electric streamlined passenger trains. Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle: Experience the enchantment of fairy's dream home in Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle. DARPA: Redefining Possible: (through Sept. 6): Meet the agency behind some of our favorite technologies. The Idea Factory: Young children can splash, stack and spin their way to testing scientific principles. Transportation Gallery: Explore how humankind has flown, soared, sped and chugged throughout the years. Farm Tech: Step into a modern farm and explore the innovations that bring food to your table. Fast Forward Inventing the Future: Immerse yourself in a world of tomorrow's inventions and today's visionaries. Henry Crown Space Center: Recapture the excitement of the Space Race and learn about the future of space exploration. The Art of the Bicycle: See the art and function of rarely displayed historic bikes alongside new cutting-edge bicycles. Earth Revealed: Get an up-close and near "real-time" view of our planet Earth. Materials Science: Explore the history and future of materials that impact our lives every day. Ships through the Ages: Follow the store of man's quest to travel the seas with the Museum's collection of model ships. Swiss Jolly Ball: See the world's largest pinball machine right before your eyes. ToyMaker 3000: An Adventure in Automation: This assembly line of robots manufactures fun while assembling custom toy tops before your eyes. Whispering Gallery: Investigate the reflection and focus of sound by sending the tiniest whisper across the room. Yesterday's Main Street: Journey back in time and experience America in the early 1900s. The following additional experiences can be purchased at the Museum. They require an additional timed-entry ticket: $12 Adult, $9 Child (ages 3-11). Subject to availability. Coal Mine The WOW! Tour U-505 Submarine On-board Tour Adler Planetarium Featured Shows: Planet Nine - In July 2015, the New Horizons spacecraft gave us our first close look at Pluto, the most famous dwarf planet in the outskirts of our Solar System. The New Horizons flyby was big news, and the pictures it continues to send back to Earth reveal a world far more complex than anyone realized. Destination Solar System - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER The year is 2096. Space tourism is booming, and you’ve signed up for a quick trip around the Solar System with Space Express Tours! In this live show, your guides are Jesse, a lovable rookie tour guide who can’t wait to show you the wonders of your celestial neighborhood, and Max, the much more experienced—if slightly grumpy—shipboard computer. With Max steering the ship and Jesse chattering excitedly about each place you visit, you’ll soar through the Asteroid Belt, explore the moons of Jupiter and Saturn, and hover over the roiling surface of the Sun. Hold on tight! Cosmic Wonder - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Ever since the first curious person looked up at the night sky, people all over the world have challenged themselves to uncover its secrets. What are stars? How did they get there? Why does our view of the sky change throughout the year? What holds the Universe together? Skywatch Live - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER The Adler’s view of downtown Chicago is magnificent, but the lights of the city make it a little tough to see the ones in the sky. What’s a stargazer to do? Join us for Skywatch Live! In this show, your live presenter will turn down the city lights and crank up the stars to show you the night sky over Chicago like you’ve never seen it before. You’ll learn how to navigate by starlight, get to know the stars behind your favorite constellations, and witness the incomprehensible vastness of the Universe without ever leaving your seat. Earth, Moon & Sun - WHAT YOU WILL LEARN With the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, kids will laugh and learn as they explore the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun. Coyote has lots of misconceptions about our world, the universe, and well… just about everything. Coyote’s humorous mistaken ideas about the universe help the audience understand how the Earth, Moon, and Sun work together as a great big system. Undiscovered Worlds - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Until very recently, the only planets known to us were the familiar worlds in orbit around our Sun. In the last two decades we have confirmed more than 1500 new planets, called exoplanets, orbiting other stars; thousands more are awaiting study. Undiscovered Worlds tells the tale surrounding this explosion of discovery and examines what will be required to determine which, if any, of these new exoplanets can support life. Welcome to the Universe - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER In Welcome to the Universe, you’ll get a clear picture of your place in this jaw-dropping cosmic landscape. With the guidance of a live presenter, you’ll explore the Pleiades star cluster, sail past the Andromeda galaxy, navigate the galaxies of the Coma Cluster, and discover hidden wonders of the Universe. One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Join Big Bird and Elmo on an unforgettable journey to the Moon and back! When Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu stops by Sesame Street for a visit, he notices that Sesame Street is a little bit different from his home in China. But when he looks up at the sky, he feels right at home. Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu may live in different cities, but they share the same sky! Featured Exhibits: (Temporary) - What is a Planet? - What You’ll See And Do: Witness how astronomers and the media reacted to Pluto’s reclassification in 2006. Learn what the current definition of a planet is and hear what Adler Astronomers think of the current definition. Voice your opinion about Pluto alongside skeptics and space enthusiasts through an interactive voting poll in real time. Explore artifacts from the Adler collections that illustrate the ever-evolving definition of a planet. Mission Moon - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Mission Moon invites you to experience America’s first steps into space through the eyes of NASA’s Captain James A. Lovell Jr. and his family. You’ll find out how the United States became the first nation to put a man on the Moon, what it’s really like to be an astronaut, and why it takes a team to explore uncharted worlds. Community Design Lab - In the Community Design Lab (CDL), you can test different materials to find out which ones will survive the journey to 100,000 feet above the Earth’s surface. Your discoveries may find their way into a future flight with Far Horizons, the Adler’s high-altitude ballooning program! If you could photograph an object in space, what would it be, and who would you share it with? In the CDL, you can build a DIY telescope-mount for your smartphone and become an instant astrophotographer! Test it out on one of our ’scopes and share your photos on social media. Our Solar System - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Our Solar System is much more than a star and eight planets; it is home to a set of diverse and amazing objects that we are only beginning to understand. Pilot your own adventure in Our Solar System and explore the variety of objects currently orbiting our Sun. The Universe - A Walk Through Space & Time - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Transport yourself to the distant corners of the cosmos and witness how the Universe evolved over 13.7 billion years, from the Big Bang to this morning’s sunrise. Follow the Universe from its meager beginnings and see how galaxies, stars, planets—and all the atoms in your body—were created as the Universe grew. Explore regions farther than our Solar System, billions of light-years from home. Zoom from one wondrous location in the Universe to another and investigate the most diverse and beautiful objects in deep space in ultra high resolution from the world’s most advanced telescopes. Planet Explorers - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Are you interested in going to space and exploring other planets? Prepare for your out-of-this-world adventure in Planet Explorers. Begin by exploring your home, your backyard, and the sky above. What you discover will prepare you for your mission to space and the mysterious Planet X. Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Astronomers have studied the cosmos for thousands of years, but until about 400 years ago, they did it without telescopes! In Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass, you’ll find extraordinary beauty and technology in some of the world’s most important telescopes and learn how these clever light-catching devices helped us discover our Universe. Clark Family Gallery WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER This futuristic, constantly changing environment features a one-of-a-kind architecture with vibrant lighting and video presentations. It was created using approximately 13,000 linear feet of aluminum tubing and 20,000 square yards of fabric. The gallery also has 125 LED lights, each capable of producing sixteen million different colors and over two billion different lighting combinations. Astronomy in Culture - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Go back in time and learn about some of the people and societies who have challenged themselves to understand our place in the Universe. This exhibition features spectacular astrolabes, armillary spheres, and sundials to illustrate the medieval European and Middle Eastern conception of the Universe. Visit our medieval classroom to find out how much different school was back then. Learn how to use early astronomy tools including astrolabes and sundials. Atwood Sphere - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Experience the night sky over Chicago as it appeared in 1913 in the Atwood Sphere – Chicago’s oldest planetarium. Although the star positions have not changed since then, we can see only a small percentage of these stars in our current night sky due to light pollution. The sphere is seventeen feet in diameter and has 692 holes drilled through its metal surface. These holes allow light to enter and show the positions of the brightest stars in the night sky. Take a live guided tour of the Atwood Sphere and identify stars and the constellations they form.