Jan
min : 7°C
max : 12°C
We Love —
- Explore the historic regions of Castile with an incredible five-night tour, beginning and ending in the lively Spanish capital of Madrid.
- Visit beautifully landscaped gardens, stunning cathedrals, and wander the streets of fairytale-like historic cities.
- Throughout your tour, stay in hotels carefully chosen for their location and comfort, each with an included breakfast each morning, and Category B or C car rental.
New Voyage Privé —
Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your Itinerary In Brief —
Journey through Spain during this spellbinding six-day tour exploring the historic regions of Castile, and admiring Spanish art from the classical to the contemporary. Begin your journey in Madrid, with a visit to the Royal Palace, and to see Picasso’s Guernica.
Up next are the architectural masterpieces of Aranjuez, followed by the medieval synagogue and historic churches in Toledo. Then it's onto Avila, a medieval walled World Heritage City, and the fairytale Alacazar of Segovia, before returning to lively Madrid. Spain is sure to conquer your heart!
Your itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Madrid
Day 2: Madrid, Aranjuez & Toledo
Day 3: Toledo
Day 4: Toledo, Avila, & Segovia
Day 5: Segovia, San Lorenzo de El Escorial & Madrid
Day 6: Departure from Madrid
Your Itinerary In Detail —
Day 1: Arrival in Madrid
Arrive at Madrid airport, and meet with a car rental representative. They will help you pick up the rental car, before driving to your hotel. 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.
Day 2 : MADRID – ARANJUEZ – TOLEDO (100 Km – 1.5 hrs)
Leave for Aranjuez after breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Royal Palace, and marvel at the mesmerising palace gardens that inspired Joaquin Rodrigo’s famous ‘Concierto de Aranjuez’ classical Spanish guitar piece. Continue to Toledo and check in to your hotel on arrival.
- Overnight in Toledo.
Day 3 : TOLEDO
After breakfast at the hotel, explore historic Toledo. Discover this ancient hillside city, home to Arab, Jewish and Christian monuments from medieval Castile. Wander through ancient streets dominated by the stunning cathedral and the legendary Alcazar fortress overlooking the River Tagus. The old town boasts buildings from almost all periods of Spanish history. Visit Santo Tome Church, where El Greco’s epic canvas ‘The Burial of the Count of Orgaz’ is displayed, and the former synagogue, offering one of the best-preserved examples of Mudejar architecture in Castile.
- Overnight in Toledo.
Day 4: Toledo, Avila & Segovia
Depart after breakfast at the hotel, heading to Avila, whose old town is still surrounded by uninterrupted medieval walls. The perimeter is more than 2.5 km long, and 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, 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. Admire 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.
Day 5 : SEGOVIA – SAN LORENZO DE EL ESCORIAL – MADRID (110 Km – 1.5 hrs)
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.
Day 6 : DEPARTURE FROM MADRID
Bid farewell to Madrid after breakfast at the hotel, driving towards the airport. Drop off the car at the rental office. The shuttle service will transfer you to the terminal for you to catch your departure flight back home.
- Breakfast included.
Your Hotels —
HAND-PICKED JUST FOR YOU
Throughout your tour, you'll be accommodated in Superior Rooms in the following 4* hotels, or similar:
- Madrid: Soho Boutique Opera 4* & NH Ventas 4* (or similar)
- Toledo: Alfonso VI 4* (or similar)
- Segovia: Eurostar Plaza Acueducto 4* (or similar)
Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a Bed and Breakfast stay.
Your Optional Excursions —
Ticket for Santiago
Visit the Real-Madrid Stadium and see the team changing rooms, the tunnel that leads to the field, the player's substitute benches, press room, commentator's booth, trophy room and more!
Availability: every day (excluding exceptional dates)
Times: 10 am - 7 pm Monday - Saturday, 10:30 am - 6:30 pm Sunday and public holidays
Departure point: Agency near the Palacio Real
On match days, the stadium will close 5 hours before the start of the game and access to the players’ changing rooms will not be possible.
Read more
Madrid Bus Tour: 2-day pass
You can hop on and off the bus whenever you like to get a closer look at any of the monuments or sites along the route. The buses are equipped with audio guides available in 12 different languages, so you can enjoy commentary on the history of Madrid during the journey.
Two different bus routes are available, and you can change routes at any time.
During your tour you will have the opportunity to discover the Spanish capital's must-see museums, squares, monuments, districts, avenues and streets, including:
- The Prado Museum
- Plaza de España
- The Royal Palace
- The Bernabeu Stadium
- Puerta del Sol
- and much more!
Read more
Your Journey —
Flights:
It may be possible to choose from a selection of flight options at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Car Hire:
For the freedom to explore your destination at your own pace, make the most of included car hire with your booking. Please note you cannot be guaranteed a specific make of car within a certain group. The lead name on the booking will be confirmed as the named driver. The named driver must present a credit card in their name when collecting the car (credit cards in other names will not be accepted). The named driver must also present a full valid driving licence on the collection of the vehicle and in some cases, a credit card or cash deposit will be required. Please ensure that you check your car hire documents carefully once received as this will advise if there are any taxes/charges to be paid locally as well as potential mileage restrictions. Other fees may be applicable in addition to the cost of your car rental for any additional products added to your car rental. Important information about offers without a flight:
To ensure that your rental car is available upon arrival, please notify us of your flight schedules within 48 hours of making your reservation by filling out the relevant form in your member account. Without this information, your car may not be available on time.
Your Destinations —
Madrid
The historic capital of Spain oozes with culture, cuisine, and a decidedly cosmopolitan atmosphere. The Gran Vía is the place to experience the city’s modern vibes - this thoroughfare connects the two halves of the city and offers exciting shops, lively nightlife, cinemas and theatres.
After soaking up the city’s bustling streets, escape to the Museo del Prado, where you can admire the works of famous Spanish artists including Goya, El Greco, da Ribera, and Velázquez. Along with the nearby Reina Sofia Museum and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, this forms Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art. In between art visits, see the Real Jardín Botánico, an 8-hectare botanical garden founded by King Ferdinand VI.
A trip to Madrid wouldn’t be complete without tasting some of the city’s fantastic food, and the vibrant thoroughfare of Calle Cava Baja is the perfect place to try Madrid’s best tapas. Alternatively, experience Mercado de San Miguel, a beautiful market filled with food stalls and wine bars that comes alive after work hours.
Toledo
Escape the hustle and bustle and make your way to bright and beautiful Toledo. Travel through time contemplating the Alcázar, the Cathedral, the El Greco Museum, the Sephardic Museum, the Puerta de Bisagra, the Puerta de Bab-al-Mardum, or the Mirador del Valle, among many innumerable beauties. Known as the Imperial City, Toledo has been the Gastronomic Capital of 2016. Don't miss a chance to try its most traditional dishes.
Toledo is a World Heritage City by UNESCO. This walled city is where Cervantes justifies the creation of his work. And, as related in his novel, was in the old neighborhood of the Alcaná Toledo, where Cervantes narrated the adventures of Don Quixote.
Segovia
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the terracotta walled city of Segovia sits in the rolling hills of Castilla, near the northern slopes of the Sistema Central mountain range.
The city is known for its impressive Roman aqueduct, measuring over 894m, and gorgeous Gothic cathedral located on Plaza Mayor. Sip on a coffee from a café in the shady plaza, before strolling on to see the pretty Plaza de San Martín, and the unusual twelve-sided church, Iglesia de Vera Cruz.
The most iconic sight in Segovia is undoubtedly the fairytale castle that is said to have inspired Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. Crowned by turreted towers, and surrounded by a deep moat, get ready to imagine your own ‘happily ever after’!
