The Spanish capital Madrid welcomes people with grand plazas and sparkling fountains. First stop is the Prado, one of Europe's great museums and home to Goya, El Greco, and Velazquez. He tours El Palacio Real, the seat the Spanish empire, and the Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales, a fascinating hoard of art treasures hidden away in the center of the city. After dark, he sways to the rhythms of Flamenco dancers, and loses himself in Madrid's pulsating nightlife. Then, he day-trips to the imperial city of Toledo, to roam the twisting streets and narrow alleyways of this historic center. Tips on traditional food and jewelry are also given.