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Private Shore Excursions from
Madrid

Tour duration 8h – Minimum 2 participants – maximum 8
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TOUR # 1
Avila & Segovia

TOUR # 2
Toledo

TOUR # 3
Escorial & The Valley of the Fallen

TOUR # 4
Contrasts of Madrid

 

TOUR # 1 - Avila & Segovia
 
Madrid - Tour 1

Departure to Avila, one of the oldest cities in Spain, surrounded by very well preserved medieval walls from the XI century, the best sample of a fortified city.The old quarters hold an important number of Romanesque Churches, Gothic Palaces and its XII century Cathedral,the last Gothic one built in Spain, also fortified. The city is the birth place of Ste. Therese, source of the Spanish Catholic mysticism. Visit the outskirts of the Cathedral, the Romanesque Basilica of San Vicente, Mayor Square and a brief walk through its old streets to see the Convent of Ste. Therese. You will have some free time to have a lunch. After this, we will go to the city of Segovia, rich in historical monuments. Old Roman city, still preserves the magnificent Roman Aqueduct from the time of Emperor Augustus. The elegant Cathedral, and its Alcazar fortress, the most spectacular castle in Spain, is the most representative. Both towns, Avila and Segovia, are "Heritage of Mankind cities".

TOUR # 2 - Toledo
 
Madrid - Tour 2

Morning to departure to Toledo, one of the Spanish cities with the greatest wealth of monuments. Known as the "city of the three cultures", because Christians, Arabs and Jews lived together there for centuries, behind its walls Toledo preserves an artistic and cultural legacy in the form of churches, palaces, fortresses, mosques and synagogues. This great diversity of artistic styles makes the old quarter of the capital of La Mancha a real open-air museum, which has led to it being declared a World Heritage Site. Arrival to the new Reception centre "Toletum" of beautiful contemporary architecture before starting a panoramic tour of the city; we enter to the old quarters to visit the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall), and admire the impressive Gothic building of the Primate Cathedral; walk through the old Jewish quarter with its narrow streets to visit the Church of St. Tomé, with the very famous painting of El Greco "The Burial of Count Orgaz", Synagogue of Ste. Maria la Blanca, Church of San Juan de los Reyes, and the house Museum Victorio Macho, located over River Tagus with outstanding views. The house holds works of the famous sculptor, and we'll see a short audiovisual movie about Toledo. Afterwards visit to a typical factory of Damasquino, well known handicraft art of Toledo.

TOUR # 3 - Escorial & the Valley of the Fallen
Madrid - Tour 3

Morning to departure to El Escorial. In the heart of the Guadarrama mountain range, only 50 kilometers from Madrid, stands the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Mount Abantos, its pine forests and the Herrería estate form the natural surroundings of this place, which has its focal point in the Monastery of El Escorial. Its urban layout is composed of a harmonious collection of ancestral homes in the Herrera style, with rationalist avenues and small squares in an earlier style. You will have a guided visit to The Monastery of El Escorial, built under the reign of the powerful King Philip II to be a Residence for the Kings. Monastery and Pantheon of the Royal Family, becoming a symbol of the great power of the Spanish Empire on the time. The monument was declared of Artistic and Historical interest, and "Mankind Heritage". The visit includes the Monastery, the Cloister of the Four Evangelists, the Palace of Philip II, and Pantheons of the Royal Family, the Chapterhouses, and the Basilica. You will have some free time to have your lunch. After this, we will go to the Valley of the Fallen, a monument built as a memorial of those who died during the Spanish Civil War in 1936. Located in a beautiful valley in the Mountains of Guadarrama, this impressive work has a colossal cross over 150 mts. high, and the Basilica and Crypt excavated in the hard rock under the mountain. We will entrance to the Valley and visit the Basilica.


TOUR # 4 - Contrasts of Madrid
Madrid - Tour 4

(PANORAMIC TOUR, BERNABEU EXPLAINED VISIT, ROYAL PALACE AND FLAMENCO NIGHT SHOW)
Discover all different and interesting views of Madrid to its visitors from Borbones, Austrias, Isabelino and Contemporary quarters of Madrid until the Barrio de la Morería (Moorish Quarter) with typical atmosphere the "Mesons" and the architecture of the old Madrid; the elegant squares, Oriente, España, University Campus, Casa de Campo, Mayor Street, Villa and Mayor squares, Puerta del Sol, Neptuno, Atocha, Alcala Gate and Street the memorial Retiro Park, the Bullring, colorful place in the great days of "Corrida", and Colón square, where we'll stop and a soft drink will be served complimentary by Hard Rock Café Madrid - following to the new Madrid with modern building, gardens, large avenues, and Castilla Square (Europe Gate), La Cibeles square and Gran Via street. The driver will leave us at Santiago Bernabeu Football Stadium to begin our Bernabeu tour. The visit includes a panoramic view of the Stadium from the main stand which comes off the museum, entrance into the Presidential box and changing rooms and entrance to the player's tunnel, benches and coaching area. You can also go on the playing area, visit the trophy exhibition and do some shopping at the official store on your way out. Free time for lunch on your own.
At 16.30 our driver will pick you up at the same point he left you, to bring you to the ROYAL PALACE. At the main entrance, your guide will be waiting for you. The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of His Majesty The King of Spain, who makes use of it for official ceremonies, though not residing there. The origins of the Palace go back to the 9th century, during which the Islamic Kingdom of Toledo built a defensive fort on the site, later used by the Kings of Castile. It was on this ancient fortress that the Old Alcázar was constructed in the 16th century. The Alcázar was destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve, 1734, and King Philip V wished for a New Palace occupying the same site. The entire complex was built with stone and brick vaulting, without any wood, so that no future fire could destroy it. Building work took from 1738 to 1755, and King Charles III took up residence in the Palace in 1764. Duration approximately of your guided visit: 2 hours
After this, the guide will go with you to the entrance of the flamenco show, where you will enjoy your dinner and a wonderful flamenco show. (2 hours).
TOUR DURATION: 9 HOURS



 

 

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