Madrid | The Wonders of Madrid Independent Tour

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The capital of Spain, Madrid is a cosmopolitan city which can trace its roots to the times of Arab Emir Mohamed I (852-882) and has been the scene of many disputes & influences. A haven for history & architecture buffs - there will never be enough time to see it all!

Day 1: Madrid

Arriving at Madrid's International Airport collect your luggage and make your way to your hotel in central Madrid for check-in & overnight accommodation. The remainder of the day is free to begin your exploration of this cosmopolitan city.

Day 2: Madrid

Today you can introduce yourself to the main historic & artistic sites of Madrid using your two-day Hop-on/Hop-off Double Decker Bus ticket. With your ticket, you will be able to hop on and off the bus all day along the route of your choice or change to another, admiring the architectural and cultural magnificence of Madrid, with the commentaries offered through a headphones audio system with a map of the city and discount coupons for different shops & restaurants in the city. A fun and easy way to discover Spain's magnificent capital city. (B)

Day 3: Madrid

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before continuing your discovery of this city at your own pace with your Hop-on/Hop-off Double Decker Bus ticket. Overnight accommodation in Madrid. (B).

Day 4: Toledo

This morning you can discover the “City of the Three Cultures”.  Located 70 km away from Madrid is Toledo, a beautiful city-museum declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is one of the oldest towns in Europe and has a great artistic beauty and buildings from almost all periods in history (Arabian, Gothic, Mudéjar, Renaissance and Baroque style). Toledo is called the “City of the Three Cultures” since Christians, Muslims and Jews lived together. In the XVI century, it was also home to the great painter El Greco. This tour includes the outside view of the Cathedral; Church of St. Tomé with El Entierro del señor de Orgaz, masterpiece of El Greco; Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca; Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes; demonstration of the famous technique of damascene (incrustation of precious metals in steel) and Panoramic Sightseeing of Toledo. You'll leave Madrid at 8:45 and your tour will have a duration of 5 hours with an air-conditioned motor coach with a bilingual official guide. The afternoon is free to enjoy Madrid as you chose.  (B)

Day 5: Madrid

Enjoy a full day to explore on your own. Or perhaps shop on the streets of Almirante & Conde de Xiquena where you'll find Spanish & international designers or head to the district of Salamanca known for the best shops for jewelry, shoes & leather goods. (B)

Day 6: Avila & Segovia

Enjoy a very entertaining day visiting Avila and Segovia, two cities rich in history. The first stop on our tour will be in Avila, a city that preserves the most ancient and complete fortified complex in Spain (XI century). Its 2500 m wall and its 90 fortified towers surround the old city, which houses great part of its monumental treasure including a large number of Romanesque style churches, gothic palaces and a fortified cathedral of the XII century. We will visit the Convent and Museum of Teresa de Jesús, the Cathedral (the outside), the Plaza Mayor and the Basilica of San Vicente. After lunch, we continue to Segovia, famous for its well-preserved Roman aqueduct, which is 16 km long. Home of some of the kings of Castile, this city preserves one of the most important medieval group of buildings in Spain. Due to its elegance, the Cathedral of Segovia is considered to be “the Lady of the Cathedrals”, and the Alcázar is the most spectacular castle in the country. We will see the Aqueduct, the Cathedral and the Alcázar. (B.L)

Day 7: Madrid

Sadly today marks the end of your tour. Following breakfast at your hotel, check-out and make your way to the airport to board your return flight home. (B)

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