DAY 1: BARCELONA Arrival at Barcelona and check in to
your hotel for
the evening.
DAY 2: BARCELONA (B) Arrival Day at leisure to explore
the capital city on
your own or join one
of sightseeing tours. Barcelona,
the capital
of Catalonia, is a Mediterranean and cosmopolitan city with Roman remains, medieval quarters and
the most beautiful examples
of 20th century Modernism and avant-garde. It is no surprise that emblematic constructions by
the Catalan architects Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Doménech i Montaner have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Overnight in Barcelona.
DAY 3: BARCELONA - ZARAGOZA (B) After breakfast checkout
from your hotel and depart to Zaragoza by train (High Speed Train / approx. 2 Hrs). Free time in Zaragoza, 2, 000 years
of history. You will find a stunning legacy
of monuments in
the streets
of the city, vestiges
of the Roman, Moorish, Jewish and Christian communities who left their mark on
the place: Roman ruins such as
the Circus; Aljafería Palace; Mudejar-style churches, with
the UNESCO World Heritage designation; Baroque gems like
the Pilar Basilica;
the work
of brilliant artist Fancisco de Goya. . . and also
the most recent, such as
the Expo 2008 site. Overnight in Zaragoza.
DAY 4: ZARAGOZA - MADRID (B) After breakfast depart to Madrid by train (High Speed Train / approx. 1, 5 Hrs). Free time in Madrid: Spain's capital, is a cosmopolitan city. Its position as a centre for economics, finance, administration and services combines
the most modern infrastructure with an important cultural and artistic heritage,
the legacy
of centuries
of fascinating history. Madrid is strategically located at
the geographical centre
of the Iberian peninsular, 646 meters above sea level. Its old town is exemplary among major European cities, and blends harmoniously with
the most modern and convenient
of urban infrastructure.
The Madrid area has been settled since
the Lower Paleolithic age, but it was not until 1561 that King Philip II made it
the capital
of his mighty empire.
the historic old town, also known as "Madrid de las Austrias" (referring to
the Hapsburg empire) is a living example
of the city's 16th and 17th century heyday, as is its impressive Plaza Mayor (square), which was opened in 1620 and remains one
of Spain's most popular and typical spots. Near to
the Plaza Mayor is
the so-called "aristocratic centre"
of Madrid,
home to
the stunning Royal Palace, a 17th century monument that combines Baroque and Classical styles. Next to
the palace you can find
the Plaza de Oriente (square),
the Opera House and
the modern Almudena Cathedral, consecrated in 1993 by Pope John Paul II. This ensemble
of monuments is completed by
the Puerta del Sol, a square flanked by select shops, and
the "Paseo del Arte", so called for its unique museums, palaces and gardens, not forgetting
the unmistakable Bank
of Spain building,
the Palacio de las Telecomunicaciones (currently
home to
the Spanish Post Office) and
the Cibeles and Neptuno fountains. Art and culture are central to Madrid life.
the city has 73 museums that cover all fields
of human knowledge.
of these,
the most important are
the Prado Museum, one
of the world's greatest art galleries,
the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum with more than 800 paintings, sculptures and tapestries that go
from the earliest Dutch masters to
the most avant-garde trends, and
the Reina Sofía National Art Centre, which is dedicated to Spanish contemporary art, with works by Picasso, Joan Miró, Salvador Dalí and Juan Gris among others. Overnight in Madrid.
DAY 5: MADRID - SEGOVIA - World Heritage City (B) Depart on a visit to Segovia by train (High Speed Train / approx. 30 Min. ). Free time in Segovia, whose old town and Roman aqueduct are World Heritage, is located on high ground between
the channels
of the rivers Eresma and Clamores. As well as
the famous Aqueduct, a multitude
of medieval churches,
the Cathedral and Alcázar fortress make up a majestic landscape which dominates these Castilian lands.
After being a military trading centre under
the Roman Empire, Segovia lived its golden age during
the Middle Ages, when it became
the place
of residence
of the court
of the Trastámaras and an important centre for cattle breeding and textiles. This period was responsible for
the construction
of a large number
of Romanesque buildings, a wealth
of heritage that is still conserved today.
The entrance gate to
the historic quarter
of Segovia is
the Roman Aqueduct, in
the plaza del Azoguejo. This jewel
of engineering, built under
the Roman empire (1st c. ), brought water to
the high city
from 15 kilometers away. Its 163 arches and 29 meters at its highest point are supported by blocks
of stone
from the Sierra de Guadarrama without mortar, lead or cement.
Inside
the city are important medieval and Renaissance buildings, such as
the Casa de los Picos,
the Corn Exchange or
the Tower
of los Lozoya.
the first
of these monuments dates
from the XV century and its façade decorated with spots
of granite currently hosts
the School
of Applied Arts and Trades.
the Corn Exchange, a former Gothic barn, and
the Tower, a XIV century defense structure, are now used for cultural exhibitions.
Return to Madrid by train (High Speed Train / approx. 30 Min. ). Overnight in Madrid.
DAY 6: MADRID - TOLEDO - World Heritage City (B) Departure to Toledo by train (High Speed Train / approx. 30 Min. ). Free time in 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.
Return to Madrid by train (High Speed Train / approx. 30 Min. ). Overnight in Madrid.
DAY 7: MADRID - CORDOBA (B) Depart on a visit to Córdoba by train (High Speed Train / approx. 2 Hrs). Free time in Córdoba, very few places in
the world can boast
of having been
the capital
of Hispania Ulterior under
the Roman Empire, and
the capital
of the Umayyad Caliphate. Such splendor is palpable in
the intellectual wealth
of this centre
of wisdom and knowledge, that has seen
the birth
of figures like Seneca, Averroes and Maimonides. To take a stroll through
the historic quarter
of Cordoba is to
Discover a beautiful network
of small streets, alleys, squares and whitewashed courtyards arranged around
the Mosque-Cathedral, which reflects
the importance
of the city during medieval times and which is a real symbol
of the capital. Overnight in Córdoba.
DAY 8: CORDOBA - SEVILLE (B) Departure to Sevilla by train (High Speed Train / approx. 50 Min. ). Free time in Sevilla, built on
the banks
of the Guadalquivir River, Seville is heir to a rich Arab legacy, and to
the condition
of being a prosperous trading port with
the Americas.
Every street and square that makes up
the historic quarter
of the Andalusian capital bursts with joy and bustle. This area has an interesting collection
of historic buildings, many
of which have been declared World Heritage Sites, and also contains colorful districts with great popular flavor, such as Triana and La Macarena. Overnight in Sevilla.
DAY 9: SEVILLE - Excursion JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA (B) Depart on a visit to Jerez de la Frontera with a regular train (Approx. 1 Hr). Free time in Jerez de la Frontera, well known for its wines, its horses and its flamenco, preserves a historic centre that has been declared a historic artistic site. One
of the noblest towns brings together
the splendor
of aristocratic palaces with
the popular flavor
of typically Andalusian houses. This enormous offer
of culture is enriched with
the aromas
of a regional cuisine in which
the Denomination
of Origin
of Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda is outstanding. A visit to one
of the city's wine cellars will help travelers to get a deeper understanding
of its winemaking tradition. WINE CELLAR VISIT + WINE TASTING in JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA.
Return to Sevilla with a regular train (Approx. 1 Hr). Overnight in Seville.
DAY 10: SEVILLE - MADRID (B) After breakfast depart to Madrid by train (High Speed Train / approx. 2, 5 Hrs). Overnight in Madrid.
DAY 11: MADRID (B) After breakfast check out
from your hotel and check in for
your flight at Madrid Airport.
Precio: € 1999
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