Welcome to Segovia
Unesco World Heritage–listed Segovia has always had a whiff of legend about it, not least in the myths that the city was founded by Hercules or by the son of Noah. It may also have something to do with the fact that nowhere else in Spain is such a stunning monument to Roman grandeur (the soaring aqueduct) surviving in the heart of a vibrant modern city. Or maybe it's because art really has imitated life Segovia-style – Walt Disney is said to have modelled Sleeping Beauty's castle in California's Disneyland on Segovia's Alcázar. Whatever it is, the effect is stunning: a magical city of warm terracotta and sandstone hues set amid the rolling hills of Castilla, against the backdrop of the Sierra de Guadarrama.
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Madrid to Avila and Segovia Sightseeing Tour with Lunch Option
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Cathedral of Avila, Avila, Province of Avila, Castile and LeonWe will visit the outsideDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Basilica de San Vicente, Avila, Province of Avila, Castile and LeonBasilica de AvilaDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Cathedral of Segovia, Segovia, Province of Segovia, Castile and LeonCathedral of SegoviaDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Alcazar de Segovia, Segovia, Province of Segovia, Castile and LeonAlcazar de SegoviaDuration: 30 minutes
Toledo and Segovia Tour with Alcazar Entrance from Madrid
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Mirador del Valle, Toledo, Province of Toledo, Castile-La ManchaWe will enjoy a beautiful view of Toledo before we start the guided tourPass By: Plaza de Zocodover, Toledo, Province of Toledo, Castile-La ManchaWe will start our tour in this square and from here our guide will lead us through the narrow streets of ToledoPass By: Catedral Primada, Toledo, Province of Toledo, Castile-La ManchaWe will pass by this impressive Cathedral and the guide will give you all details about its construction. On the free time you can choose to enter this monumentStop At: Acueduct of Segovia, Segovia, Province of Segovia, Castile and LeonThis impressive roman construction would be the first thing that we get to see at the city of Segovia before we start to walk through the city in our way to the AlcazarDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Cathedral of Segovia, Segovia, Province of Segovia, Castile and LeonSegovia Cathedral is the Gothic-style Roman Catholic cathedral located in the main square of the city of Segovia. The church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, was built in a Gothic style in the mid-16th century.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Alcazar de Segovia, Segovia, Province of Segovia, Castile and LeonThe Alcázar of Segovia is a medieval alcázar located in the city of Segovia and is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Enjoy this monument and get inside before leading back to Madrid.Duration: 30 minutes
Toledo or Segovia Hot-Air Balloon with Madrid Transfer Upgrade
Start your hot-air balloon experience with a pickup from your centrally located Madrid hotel or alternatively, meet direct at the launch site – either near Toledo or Segovia depending on the option selected. On arrival at the site, watch your brightly colored balloon inflate while listening to a comprehensive safety briefing with your pilot. Then, step inside your balloon’s basket and take to the skies. Each basket comfortably holds between 10 and 16 people, so there’s plenty of room for you to sightsee as you soar gently up and away.Have your camera ready to capture panoramic views while gliding through the early morning skies. If you book the Toledo experience, have your camera ready to capture views of the historical city’s Old Town, the River Tajo and the Alcázar of Toledo. As you pass above the city, your pilot will talk to you about Toledo’s rich history and its links to El Greco, a much-lauded Spanish Renaissance painter.If you book the Segovia experience, glide over the medieval city – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and admire sites like Segovia Aqueduct, one of the area’s best-preserved Roman monuments. Hear about the city’s impressive Gothic architecture while cruising above Segovia Cathedral and have your camera ready to capture photos of the alcázar, framed by the mountains.After an hour in the air, listen to your pilot’s instructions for a smooth landing. Once back on the ground make your way inside the on-site café to enjoy your typically lavish Spanish brunch. Meals change according to seasonality and what’s available on the day of your tour, but typical meals include slices of Iberian chorizo and sausage, cured cheeses and bread. In the winter, a warming soup is often served.Relax as you eat, and after receiving your souvenir photo, video and flight certificate, toast your group with your glass of sparkling cava; it’s the perfect way to celebrate your Spanish hot-air balloon flight! Finish your experience either at Toledo, Segovia or your Madrid hotel, depending on option selected.
Guided Wine Day Tour to Ribera del Duero from Madrid
If you are fond of wines and want to discover one of the most prestigious wine areas of Spain, we invite you to come with us to Ribera del Duero. The excursion departs every day Monday to Saturday from Madrid.You will be picked up in Madrid at 9:15 am and depart towards Ribera del Duero. The Duero river, also known as the river of wine, is about 2 hours from Madrid and it is the home of tempranillo, the most famous Spanish grape variety (red wines with full body and lots of fruit).Visit three of their most representative wineries, modern and traditional, and their vineyards. You will do a full visit in one of them, learning about winemaking in Ribera (riverside in spanish), and understanding tempranillo wine from the grape to the bottle. A real immersion in the culture of wine. Also included a scenic stop at Segovia, with free time. First stop will be one of the most representative wineries in the region, where you will taste the freshness and elegance of their aged wines, feeling the extraordinary complexity of this land. Two more wineries and cellars will be visited during the day. We always select wineries that are different, mixing tradition and modernity, to get a broad understanding of one of the most famous wine regions in the world. Every stop will bring a surprise, and you will learn about traditional wine making, modern architecture and limited productions that make special wines. There will be free time to have Lunch at your own choice (lunch is not included in tour price. We do not impose a menu) You can lunch with the guide in a traditional restaurant with several options of Castilian regional food ranging from tapas, a light lunch or a full 3 course lunch. (Aprox budget, tapas 12/15€, Full 3 course 30€)Enjoy a scenic stop at the picturesque city of Segovia with free time before departing to Madrid.Finally you will return to Madrid with the memory full of great flavors and wonderful experiences. The duration of the tour is between 10 to 11 hours depending on Madrid traffic. This tour will bring you an exceptional experience, blending new and old wine making techniques, vineyards growing in extreme weather conditions, and the work of families who have converted this great region into one of the most popular red wine regions in the world. Let us accompany you among landscapes of contrasting colors, wines full of taste and aromas, traditional cuisine and the exceptional heritage which is still preserved in the wine region of Ribera del Duero.
Pedraza and Segovia Tour with Cathedral, Alcazar from Madrid
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Pedraza Castle, Pedraza, Province of Segovia, Castile and LeonThe first stop in our tour will be in the medieval town of PEDRAZA, located in the province of Segovia, 37 km northeast of Segovia capital and an hour away from Madrid.This beautiful walled town offers plenty of attractions that give it a unique rustic historical aspect. This characteristics led to it being declared a Monumental Area in 1951. Walking through its cobbled streets and emblazoned buildings, we transport ourselves to medieval times. We will enjoy a glass of local wine and tapas in a typical inn next to Pedraza’s main square before leaving the charming town. Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Alcazar de Segovia, Segovia, Province of Segovia, Castile and LeonSegovia is famous for its well-preserved roman aqueduct (16 km long). Home of the crown of Castile, this city preserves one of the most important medieval sites in Spain. Due to its elegance, the Cathedral is considered to be “the Lady of the Cathedrals”, and the Alcázar is the most spectacular castle in the country. Duration: 3 hours
Avila and Segovia Guided Tour with Lunch Upgrade
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Basilica de San Vicente, Avila, Province of Avila, Castile and LeonRomanesque Basilica, where the Cenotaph of the Santos Hermanos Mártires is located, is one of the most outstanding works of Romanesque sculpture in Spain,Duration: 15 minutesPass By: Plaza Mayor, Avila, Province of Avila, Castile and LeonAvila, historic city of Spain, we visit the outskirts of the Cathedral, “Plaza Mayor” or “Mercado Chico” and “Plaza de San Juan de la Cruz”.Stop At: Cathedral of Segovia, Segovia, Province of Segovia, Castile and LeonCathedral built between the XVI and XVIII centuries, is the last Gothic cathedral of Spain with some Renaissance featuresDuration: 20 minutesPass By: Acueduct of Segovia, Segovia, Province of Segovia, Castile and LeonIt is a Roman aqueduct that carried waters to the Spanish city of Segovia. Its construction dates from the early II D. C., at the end of the reign of Emperor Trajan.