Spain
The capital and the royal cities of the heart of Spain
Spain
The heart of Spain in a week: Madrid and the Prado, the monastery of El Escorial, Toledo, the city of three cultures, two days in Salamanca, the golden university city, Ávila and its ramparts, then Segovia and its Roman aqueduct.
When
April to October
Price
From 1 871€ excl. flights
(based on 2 people sharing)
How long
7 nights
Ideal length
Days 1-3
The capital and its surroundings.
Day 1
Arrival in Madrid
Flight to Madrid, welcome and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2
El Escorial
The royal monastery of El Escorial, palace and burial place of the kings of Spain.
Day 3
Toledo
Toledo, the city of three cultures, its cathedral, synagogues and El Greco's paintings, and the windmills of La Mancha.
Days 4-8
The cities of Castile.
Day 4
Ávila – Salamanca
The medieval ramparts of Ávila, then Salamanca.
Day 5
Salamanca
Salamanca, its Plaza Mayor, its two cathedrals and the oldest university in Spain, built of golden stone.
Day 6
Segovia – Madrid
Segovia, its Roman aqueduct, its cathedral and the Alcázar, then back to Madrid.
Day 7
Madrid
Madrid: the Puerta del Sol, the Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, Retiro Park and the Prado Museum.
Day 8
Back to France
Transfer to Madrid airport and fly to France.
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