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Witness the breath taking scenery of Spain and its unique culture, on this remarkable holiday. From our base in Madrid, we begin with a tour of the Spanish capital, as we see the celebrated sights of the city, such as the Palacio Real and its Plaza Mayor. We then continue with a tour of the medieval cites of Castile, from spectacular Segovia, to the walled city of Avila, and Toledo, also known as a ‘city of three cultures’. Its then onto Salamanca, where our holiday comes to an end. Spend the day exploring the city, with its Roman, Arabic and Christian influences.
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Fly to Madrid, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for five nights
Includes Dinner
The capital of Spain is a truly cosmopolitan city, with a wealth of cultural attractions. See the best of the city on our optional sightseeing tour. The splendid Plaza Mayor provides the perfect starting point to explore Old Madrid, lined with beautifully muralled buildings. See the huge Palacio Real (Royal Palace), a landmark of the city, explore the Paseo del Prado of Bourbon Madrid and enjoy a stroll around the magnificent Retiro Park.
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Enjoy an optional excursion into rural Castile, to the medieval walled town of Segovia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which lays claim to being the most spectacularly sited city in Spain. In addition to its famous Roman aqueduct and beautiful Old Town, the numerous Romanesque churches, cathedral and fortress create a magnificent landscape that presides over this part of Castile.
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We include an excursion to Toledo, known as the ‘city of the three cultures’ because Christians, Arabs and Jews lived there for centuries. Behind its walls, Toledo preserves its artistic and cultural legacy in the form of churches, palaces, fortresses, mosques and synagogues, possibly the greatest wealth of monuments in Spain.
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We travel to El Escorial Monastery, a Baroque-style complex, and also admire the poignant sculptures of the Valley of the Fallen monument, erected in memory of the half a million who died in the Spanish Civil War. We return to Madrid later, for free time.
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We leave Madrid and travel first to Avila which rises from the ground, underneath the dramatic backdrop of the Gredos Sierra. Behind the walls of this capital of Castile-León lie myriad beauties of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, and Renaissance churches and palaces, all examples of a bygone splendour of the city. Travel on to Salamanca, where we stay for two nights.
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Spend the day exploring the beautiful city of Salamanca, with its splendid Roman, Arabic and Christian architectural treasures. Wander the elegant arcades of the Plaza Mayor and see Puente Romano, which spans the River Tormes.
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To Madrid airport for the return flight home.
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You will stay for five nights at a 3-star hotel, such as the Hotel Silken Torre Garden in Madrid. Located in the north-east of the city, the nearest metro station is only a short walk away and a 15-minute metro ride takes you into the heart of the city. The hotel has a small bar and restaurant.
You will then stay for two nights at the 3-star Hotel Silken Rona Dalba, which is situated in the heart of Salamanca. The hotel has a bar and restaurant.
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