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Journey deep into the heart of Spain during this spellbinding five-day tour exploring the historic regions of Castile. Discover ancient Roman ruins, timeless medieval towns and historic cities. Visit temples, churches, cathedrals, basilicas and monasteries, admire Spanish art from classical times to the contemporary. Spain will conquer your heart every day of this fascinating tour starting and ending in Madrid.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Madrid: Visit Europe’s largest palace and the Reina Sofia Museum, where Picasso’s harrowing Guernica is among the masterpieces on display.
Avila: A walled city that is home to a fortified Gothic cathedral and the Convent of St Teresa.
Segovia: Admire the Roman aqueduct and visit the fairy-tale Alcazar and the Gothic cathedral.
What's Included
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
On arrival at the airport head to the hall to meet with an OK-rent-a-car representative
Itinerary
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1
Arrive at Madrid airport and pick up your car. The Spanish capital is one of Europe’s liveliest and most elegant cities, boasting beautiful boulevards, vast parks, bustling plazas, as well as numerous historic churches and palaces. Madrid is also home to the legendary ‘golden triangle’ of art galleries, which houses some of the world’s most treasured masterpieces. Overnight in Madrid.
12 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Segovia
Depart after breakfast at the hotel, heading to Avila, whose old town is still surrounded by uninterrupted medieval walls. The perimeter of more than 2.5 kilometres is dotted with 88 towers and nine gates. Behind the ramparts is a city of immense beauty and heritage. Visit the fortified Gothic cathedral and the Romanesque Basilica of St Vincent. Stroll through its ancient streets, with Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and baroque styles evident, and take in the splendour of the Plaza de Santa Teresa. Continue to sensational Segovia with its Alcazar, which was one of the inspirations for Disney’s Cinderella castle. See also the awe-inspiring Roman aqueduct, which dates from the reign of Emperor Domitian in the first century and cuts through the city centre. Overnight in Segovia.
12 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Segovia
Enjoy breakfast and depart towards Valladolid. Valladolid is also in the province of Castile and León, a not too big city but with an impressive architectural scene. Among other things you will be able to contemplate the Cathedral Nuestra Señora de la Asunción built in the 16th century. Don't leave the city without eating in any of its greatest restaurants. Overnight in Segovia.
12 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Madrid
Head to San Lorenzo de El Escorial after a tasty breakfast at the hotel. This pretty and prosperous town is the location of one of Spain’s most important Renaissance monuments, the magnificent monastery of El Escorial, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The complex also served as the royal palace of Philip II. Other attractions of El Escorial include the Hall of Battles, where large frescoes depict important Spanish military triumphs, the lavish library with frescoed ceilings, and the breathtakingly beautiful basilica. Continue to Madrid and check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Madrid.
12 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Madrid
Bid farewell to Madrid after breakfast at the hotel, driving towards the airport. Drop off the car at the rental office. Catch your departure flight back home.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
ARRIVAL MADRID
MADRID – AVILA – SEGOVIA (175 Km – 2 hrs)
SEGOVIA – VALLADOLID – SEGOVIA (230 Km – 3 hrs)
SEGOVIA – SAN LORENZO DE EL ESCORIAL – MADRID (110 Km – 1.5 hrs)
DEPARTURE MADRID
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Drivers age from 26 to 75 years old (must have had their driver´s licence for a minimum of one year)
- Drivers who are not citizens of the European Union must present an international driver’s licence together with the original from their country of origin.
- If the customer returns the vehicle earlier than the agreed upon drop-off date stated in the rental contract, the rental company will not refund the customer for any unused days
- Deposit credit card Visa or MasterCard only
- Accident/theft reporting must be notified within 48 hours of incident
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Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Drivers age from 26 to 75 years old (must have had their driver´s licence for a minimum of one year)
- Drivers who are not citizens of the European Union must present an international driver’s licence together with the original from their country of origin.
- If the customer returns the vehicle earlier than the agreed upon drop-off date stated in the rental contract, the rental company will not refund the customer for any unused days
- Deposit credit card Visa or MasterCard only
- Accident/theft reporting must be notified within 48 hours of incident
- In cases where, following the return of the vehicle, additional cleaning is required due to the car being dirty beyond the level expected from normal vehicle use, an additional charge shall apply, against evidence of the cost of the service provided
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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