What to expect
Royal Palace of Madrid
Marvel at the architectural grandeur & fascinating history
World Heritage Cities
Guided tours of Toledo, Avila, Salamanca & Segovia
Special Christmas Eve Dinner
Dine with your fellow Solos at charming local restaurants
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About this trip...
About the trip
Join us this Christmas for an unforgettable journey through the regal wonders of Madrid and its neighbouring regions. We'll begin in the enchanting lands of Castile and León, a realm steeped in history and graced with breathtaking monuments. Exploring the World Heritage cities of Avila, Salamanca, and Segovia. We venture southward to Castilla–La Mancha, where the medieval charm of Toledo awaits. Both regions, named after the Spanish word for castle, 'castillo', boast an array of awe-inspiring fortresses and medieval marvels that rival any in the world. And finally, we immerse ourselves in the vibrant heartbeat of Madrid—a city that effortlessly blends cool sophistication with timeless beauty. With its myriad attractions and irresistible charm, Madrid promises a journey filled with a thousand unforgettable moments.
What's Included
Return flights & transfers-
Airport Taxes & Charges
Double for sole use room
Half Board with Gala Dinner
Welcome Drink & Information Meeting
Guided city tours of Segovia with visit to Cathedral and Alcazar, Salamanca with visit to Old and New Cathedral, Avila with visit to Cathedral, Toledo and Madrid-
Guided tour of the Royal Monastery San Lorenzo de El Escorial
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Guided tour of the Royal Palace in Madrid
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Guided tour of the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
Fully financially protected
Itinerary
- Arrival in Madrid and Transfer to Segovia
- Segovia
- Salamanca
- Avila - Toledo
- Toledo
- Madrid
- Madird
- Departure Day
What you will be doing...
Day One: Arrival in Madrid and transfer to Segovia
- Dinner Included
Day Two: Segovia
This afternoon, we take a four hour walking tour of the city starting at the Plaza Major and taking in the iconic historical feature of the city, the Aqueduct of Segovia - a mighty feat of ancient Roman construction. We will visit the ‘Segovia Cathedral’ which is also known as 'The Lady of Cathedrals' and was the last Gothic cathedral built in Spain. It is widely considered to be a masterpiece of Basque-Castilian Gothic architecture. We will walk through the manor houses, the palace of Enrique IV, the Jewish quarter of Segovia, Plaza de San Martín and many other places of interest.
We will also visit the magical ‘Alcazar de Segovia’ - a romantic medieval castle perched atop a rocky crag at the western end of the old town, above the Eresma River. It is one of the most distinctive castle-palaces in Spain and is thought to have inspired the castle used by Disney. We will then return to the hotel to relax and freshen up before having dinner in a local restaurant.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Three: Salamanca Golden City Tour
After breakfast, we leave our hotel in Segovia and travel by private coach to the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Salamanca. We will enjoy a three hour guided tour of the Golden city where we will discover the main attractions such as the magnificent Cathedrals in the heart of the city (old and new) which are adjacent to each other, the famous university, the Anaya square and school, the Casa de las Conchas, the Pontifical University, the Plaza Mayor and much more.
We will also have some free time to explore the heart of the city. We then return to the hotel to relax and freshen up before having dinner in a local restaurant.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Four: Avila Medieval City Tour
After breakfast, we leave our hotel in Salamanca and will go by private coach to the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Avila where we enjoy a three hour guided tour of this impressive medieval walled city. This includes a visit to the Romanesque Cathedral which was constructed just as much to be a defensible fortification as much as a place of worship. We will have some free time in the city for lunch and explore more. We will then travel by private coach to the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Toledo in the adjacent autonomous community of Castilla–La Mancha.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Five: Toledo
After breakfast, we enjoy a four hour guided tour of the old town of Toledo, nestled on the sloping hills by the side of the Tagus River with highlights that will include the striking city cathedral, the Islamic inspired Church of Santiago del Arrabal, the Castle of San Servando that overlooks the Tagus River and the Roman Alcantara bridge that crosses the river. We walk around the cities walls passing by some of its numerous, formidable ‘Puerta’ - ornate defensive gates that once controlled access into the city.
Following the guided tour, the rest of the day can be spent at leisure to find lunch in one of the many local restaurants and to explore the heart of the city. We then return to the hotel to relax and freshen up before having dinner in a local restaurant.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Six: Madrid
We leave our hotel in Toledo after breakfast and travel by private coach to Madrid. We check-in to our hotel, having the rest of the day at leisure to explore and enjoy the beautiful Spanish capitol city before dinner.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Seven: Madrid
We enjoy a four hour guided tour of the city including the Madrid Royal Palace. After that, we have some free time to explore, before returning to the hotel to relax and freshen up before dinner.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Eight: Departure Day
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our return flight home.
- Breakfast Included
Accommodation
Christmas in Madrid & Castilla y Leon
- Hotel Infanta Isabel Three-star - 2 Nights
- Silken Rona Dalba Three-star - 1 Nights
- Hotel Carlos V Three-star - 2 Nights
- Novotel Madrid Centre Four-star - 2 Nights
Dates & Prices
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