I was navigating the UAL website today for our upcoming cruise out of Rome in the fall when to my utter surprise I discovered that it was actually about $100.00 LESS to book a multi destination itinerary than a R/T Chi. to Rome so I booked Chi. to Rome, then Rome to Madrid with a with a two day stop, them back to Chi.
So now any ideas about hotels, sites, etc. would be appreciated. Thanks! Larry