What to expect
Royal Palace of Madrid
Marvel at the architectural grandeur
Alcázar of Segovia
Explore a real-life fairytale castle
San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Discover the vast royal monastery
Salamanca’s Cathedrals
Wander through centuries of artistry
About this trip...
What's Included
Return flights & transfers-
Airport Taxes & Charges
Double for sole use room
Half Board: Breakfast daily + 7 Dinners at a Local Restaurant or Hotel (3 course menu +1 drink)
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
We’ll also visit the magical Alcazar de Segovia—a medieval castle perched atop a rocky crag at the western end of the old town, above the Eresma River. This fairytale fortress is one of the most distinctive castle-palaces in Spain and is said to have inspired Disney’s iconic castle.
This afternoon, we journey to the small town of San Ildefonso, located in the hills just outside of Segovia. Once there, we'll enjoy a guided tour of the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso—a former summer residence of the Kings of Spain, constructed in the baroque style and surrounded by extensive ornamental gardens covering over 6 square kilometres. We will then have free time for lunch before returning to the hotel to relax and freshen up ahead of dinner.
- 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 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 travel by private coach to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Ávila, where we will enjoy a three-hour guided tour of this impressive medieval walled city. Highlights include a visit to the Romanesque Ávila Cathedral, designed as much for defense as for worship, with its fortress-like appearance and commanding position.
After the tour, there will be free time to enjoy lunch and explore more of Ávila at our own pace.
We then continue by private coach to the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, an imposing historical complex and former residence of the Kings of Spain. With our guide, we’ll explore this vast and austere site—known for its Renaissance architecture, royal pantheon, basilica, and its role as both a monastery and royal palace.
- Breakfast & dinner included
Day Five: Guided Tour of 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: Free Time in 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 capital city before dinner.
- Breakfast & dinner included
Day Seven: Madrid Guided Tour
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
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
- Hotel Porcel Gavinet Three-star - 2 Nights
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
Segovia - The coach will stop on Calle Colón, a 2-3 minute walk from the Hotel, so please let us know in advance if you need assistance, which costs an additional 3€ per person for each piece of luggage payable directly to Hotel Staff.
Salamanca - The coach will stop in a nearby street Plaza de la Fuente, a 2-3 minute walk from the Hotel, so please let us know in advance if you need assistance, which costs an additional 6.00 € per person for each piece of luggage payable directly to Hotel Staff.
Toledo - The coach will make a stop near the Alcazar, just 150 meters from the hotel, as it cannot stop directly in front, and please note that the hotel does not provide porterage service.
- less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue’)
- valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’) Check both the issue date and the expiry date in your passport.
