Welcome to Castilla y León
If you're looking for a window on the Spanish soul, head to Castilla y León. This is Spain without the stereotypes: with vast plains, spectacular mountain peaks and evocative medieval towns and villages. Experience fabled cities like Salamanca, with its lively student population, and Segovia, famed for a fairy-tale fortress that inspired Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty castle. The multiturreted walls of Ávila have similar magical appeal, while the lofty cathedrals of León and Burgos are among Europe's most impressive. As with most of Spain, food here is an agreeable obsession, promising the country's best jamón (cured ham), roast lamb and suckling pig.
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Full-Day Segovia Tour from Madrid by Train
Arrive in the morning at the Madrid-Chamartin Station, print your tickets, and depart for Segovia at 10:15am. Once you arrive, make your way to the stone cross next to the Acueducto to start your 11:30am guided tour around the historical center of the city. After learning about one of the best-preserved elevated Roman aqueducts in Spain, your guide will show you the most important places, and help you discover some medieval palaces, such as the last Gothic cathedral built in Spain, the Segovia Cathedral, and the royal palace, the Alcázar de Segovia. After the 2-hour guided walking tour you are free to discover the city by yourself before making your way back to the Segovia-Guiomar Station for your 6:22pm departure back to Madrid.On Sundays, if the visit to the Cathedral is not possible due to celebrations we will visit the Sinagoge instead.
Balloon Rides in Segovia
Start your adventure at dawn, in the field close to the Motocross in front of the Hospital General (Segovia). If you are transferring from Madrid, you'll actually start 2-hours before dawn to allow plenty of time to arrive at the field. There, you and up to 10 other passengers will prepare to soar the skies in style.The total excursion time will be about 4-hours, including balloon inflation, take-off, flight, landing and a special ceremony afterwards. You'll soar over Segovia and its surrounding areas up to 1000 meters above the ground. Throughout the flight, the rescue crew is in direct contact with the pilot and follows the balloon until it lands. Once you land, it's time for a celebration. You're invited to a traditional champagne toast to celebrate this unforgettable event, and then are given a certificate, breakfast and travel back to the launch field. For those awaiting transfer back to Madrid, you'll have an extra two hours in Segovia where you'll have free time to explore the city.
Hot Air Balloon Ride over Segovia
See Segovia like never before on this 4-hour hot air balloon excursion. Beginning between 7am and 8am (the tour start time will commence earlier if you elect to include round-trip transport from Madrid, including hotel pickup and drop-off), the adventure gets going when you meet the team and watch as the balloon inflates.After a safety briefing, step inside your balloon’s basket and take to the skies with your pilot. Each basket holds a maximum of eight people, and there’s plenty of room for you to see the sights comfortably as you soar up and away.Have your camera at the ready to capture bird’s-eye views of the Segovia Cathedral, the medieval Alcázar of Segovia castle, the Ancient Roman aqueduct, and other marvelous sights. As you go, your pilot will provide context and tell stories about the city’s landmarks, including the story of Segovia's UNESCO World Heritage status.After floating through the air for an hour, you’ll return back to Earth with a gentle landing. From there, it's time to celebrate your flight with a glass of Cava and a traditional Spanish meal, including Serrano ham, Manchego cheese, chorizo, and other delicacies. After breakfast, you’ll receive a special flight certificate from your pilot.Your experience either finishes at the launch site in Segovia or back at your Madrid hotel, depending on the tour option selected.
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Segovia or Toledo
Start your adventure at dawn, in the field close to the Motocross in front of the Hospital General (Segovia). If you are transferring from Madrid, you'll actually start 2-hours before dawn to allow plenty of time to arrive at the field. There, you and up to 10 other passengers will prepare to soar the skies in style.The total excursion time will be about 4-hours, including balloon inflation, take-off, flight, landing and a special ceremony afterwards. You'll soar over Segovia and its surrounding areas up to 1000 meters above the ground. Throughout the flight, the chase crew is in direct contact with the pilot and follows the balloon until it lands. Once you land, it's time for a celebration. You're invited to a traditional champagne toast to celebrate this unforgettable event, and then are given a certificate, breakfast and travel back to the launch field. During the activity we will make a video and photo report of this unforgettable experience. You can see the photos of previous flights looking for "Globos Boreal" on Facebook and the videos on our Youtube channel.For those awaiting transfer back to Madrid, you'll have an extra two hours in Segovia where you'll have free time to explore the city.
Salamanca Walking Tour
Under the superstition of a whimsical frog, countless illusions have gone through the streets of Salamanca, the cradle of the oldest University in Spain. Salamanca, an entertaining and cultured city, tell us its history with the magnetism of a hilarious tale of love between reality and legendIn this tour we visit the main sightseeing places in the city, including: University Area, Bridge Ramos del Manzano, Roman Bridge. Monumental Centre of historical memory, Casa Lis Museum ArtNoveau. Cathedral Museum, Medieval Towers, Old Cathedral, New Cathedral. Historic building of the University, College of Anaya, Church and Tower of Clergy, Pontifical University. House of shells, Church of San Martin, Main Square, Old Market, Saina Palace, Orellana Palace, Clavero Tower, Convent of las Dueñas. Lastly: Monterrey Palace, Fonseca College and Cultural Center, San Blas Auditorium, Orchard of Calixto and Melibea, Mill Museum.
San Sebastian Two Rioja Winery Visits and Tastings Tour
Where does this activity take place? The activity takes place in La Rioja. When does this activity take place? The activity can be arranged daily, departing at 08 am (exact departing time can be arranged privately if necessary). Where is the meeting point located for this activity? You will be picked up at your hotel/guest house (exact meeting point can be arranged privately if necessary). How long does this activity take? The length of the activity is flexible (depends on the interest of each visitor) but can be considered a full-day activity if transportation is included. What is included in this activity? A detailed outline of the activity is as follows: - Departure from meeting point- Transportation to either two wine cellars (bodegas) in La Rioja . Laguardia medieval town visit is included.- Guided visit to both wine cellars including wine tasting in both wineries.- Return to meeting point-Local guide