7 Days Tour Madrid And World Heritage Cities

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL MADRID

Pass By: Madrid, Madrid
Arrive to Madrid airport and pick up your hired car (head to the hall to meet with a OK-rent-a-car representative).The Spanish capital is one of Europe’s liveliest and most elegant cities, boasting beautiful boulevards, vast parks, bustling plazas and numerous historic churches and palaces. Madrid is also home to the legendary ‘golden triangle’ of art galleries, which house some of the world’s most treasured masterpieces. Overnight in Madrid NH Ventas in superior 4* hotel or similar on a bed-and-breakfast basis.



No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: NH Ventas in superior 4* hotel or similar on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Day 2: MADRID – SEGOVIA – AVILA (170km – 2h10)

Pass By: Avila, Avila, Province of Avila, Castile and Leon
Take the road after breakfast at the hotel to sensational Segovia, and visit the Gothic cathedral and the 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. Continue to Avila, whose old town is still surrounded by uninterrupted medieval walls. The perimeter of more than 2.5km 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. Overnight in Avila Palacio de los Veladas in superior 4* hotel or similar on a bed-and-breakfast basis.



Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Avila Palacio de los Veladas in superior 4* hotel or similar on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Day 3: AVILA – SALAMANCA (110Km – 1h20)

Pass By: Salamanca, Salamanca, Province of Salamanca, Castile and Leon
Discover Spain’s most venerable seat of learning after breakfast at the hotel and visit the university and the old and new cathedrals. Salamanca University is the third-oldest in the world and the college gives the city a lively buzz quite unlike the rest of Castile. At the time of the university’s founding in 1134, Salamanca was in the Kingdom of Leon. Head to the heart of the action at the magnificent Plaza Mayor and savour the atmosphere. Every corner of Salamanca exudes history such as the Irish College, the Casa de las Conchas palace, the Monterrey Palace, the Art Noveau and Art Deco Museum at the Casa Lis, the Clavero Tower, the convents of Las Dueñas and St Stephen and the baroque Clergy Church. Overnight in Salamanca Altheus Carmelita in superior 4* hotel or similar on a bed-and-breakfast basis.



Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Salamanca Altheus Carmelita in superior 4* hotel or similar on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Day 4: SALAMANCA – CACERES (200Km – 2h)

Pass By: Caceres, Caceres, Province of Caceres, Extremadura
Explore the historic core of Caceres after breakfast at the hotel. Not to be outdone by its provincial neighbour, the medieval walled old town of Caceres is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, packed with fortified homes, Renaissance palaces and historic churches. The walled area is compact and there are two main clusters of monuments. In the Santa Maria-Golfines area one can find the Renaissance Toledo-Moctezuma Palace as well as the Co-cathedral of St Mary, while the area around the Plaza de las Veletas-Plaza San Mateo is dominated by the 15th century Cigüeñas Palace. Overnight in Caceres Parador Cáceres in superior 4* hotel or similar on a bed-and-breakfast basis.



Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Caceres Parador Cáceres in superior 4* hotel or similar on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Day 5: CACERES – TOLEDO (260km – 2h20)

Pass By: Toledo, Toledo, Province of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha
Drive to Toledo and wander through ancient streets dominated by the stunning cathedral and the legendary Alcazar overlooking the River Tagus. The old town boasts buildings from almost all periods of Spanish history. Visit the cathedral and admire the Gothic vaulting and the elaborate altarpiece. Appreciate, too, the numerous works of art such as frescoes, stained glass, altarpieces and paintings by artists such as El Greco, Caravaggio, Van Dyck, Rubens and Goya. Continue to Santo Tome Church where El Greco’s epic canvas ‘The Burial of the Count of Orgaz’ is displayed, and the former synagogue, whose interior is one of the best-preserved examples of mudejar architecture in Castile. Overnight in Toledo Alfonso VI in superior 4* hotel or similar on a bed-and-breakfast basis.



Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Toledo Alfonso VI in superior 4* hotel or similar on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Day 6: TOLEDO – ARANJUEZ – MADRID (97km – 1h30)

Pass By: Madrid, Madrid
Depart after breakfast at the hotel, heading to Aranjuez. Upon arrival, enjoy the city and visit the Royal Palace and gardens. In the gardens, find the inspiration to Joaquin Rodrigo’s famous ‘Concierto de Aranjuez’ classical Spanish guitar piece, based on his experiences at the palace gardens. Overnight in Madrid NH Venta in superior 4* hotel or similar on a bed-and-breakfast basis.



Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: NH Venta in superior 4* hotel or similar on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Day 7: DEPARTURE

Pass By: Madrid, Madrid
Bid farewell to Madrid after breakfast at the hotel, driving towards the airport to drop off the car. Return procedure and exact designated area will be adviced by rent a car company when you pick up the car on arrival day. The rent-a-car shuttle service will transfer you to the terminal for you to catch your departure flight back home.



Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.