Avila is one of the oldest cities in Spain, surrounded by very well preserved medieval walls from the XI century, resembles rather an immense castle, and it is 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 first Gothic one built in Spain, are 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.
The city of Segovia is 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”.
Avila: Romanesque Churches, Gothic Palaces, XII century Cathedral, Romanesque Basilica of San Vicente, Mayor Square, the Convent of Ste. Therese.
Segovia: Roman Aqueduct, Cathedral, Alcazar fortress (castle).
Lunch options (optional - specific ticket with lunch must be purchased):
Tourist Lunch (sample) - White beans of La Granja, Stew veal Segovian style and dessert.
Gourmet Lunch (sample) - White beans of La Granja, Roasted suckling pig, Segovian cake with ice cream, wine, mineral water and coffee.
Inclusion
Local expert guide and Options with or without lunch.
Exclusion
Items of a personal nature and Gratuities to your tour-guide or bus driver.
Hours of operation
Tour is available Daily from April to October. Daily except Tuesdays and Thursdays from November to March. Departure time: 9:00am.
Duration
9 hours.
Location
Starting point: Trapsatur Terminal, 7 San Bernardo Street, Madrid. The closest metro stations are Santo Domingo (Line 2) and Callao (3 and 5), located 2 and 5 minutes walking distance respectively from the terminal.
Location
Starting point: Trapsatur Terminal, 7 San Bernardo Street, Madrid. The closest metro stations are Santo Domingo (Line 2) and Callao (3 and 5), located 2 and 5 minutes walking distance respectively from the terminal.
Policies
Guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from the departure location.
Must arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour departure.
The Tour Operator reserves the right to cancel any Tour prior to departure for any reason including insufficient number of participants. In the event of such cancellation of a Tour, for which you have received confirmation, you will receive full refund of money paid.
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
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Avila is one of the oldest cities in Spain, surrounded by very well preserved medieval walls from the XI century, resembles rather an immense castle, and it is 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 first Gothic one built in Spain, are 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.
The city of Segovia is 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”.
Avila: Romanesque Churches, Gothic Palaces, XII century Cathedral, Romanesque Basilica of San Vicente, Mayor Square, the Convent of Ste. Therese. Segovia: Roman Aqueduct, Cathedral, Alcazar fortress (castle). Lunch options (optional - specific ticket with lunch must be purchased): Tourist Lunch (sample) - White beans of La Granja, Stew veal Segovian style and dessert. Gourmet Lunch (sample) - White beans of La Granja, Roasted suckling pig, Segovian cake with ice cream, wine, mineral water and coffee.
Inclusion
Local expert guide and Options with or without lunch.
Exclusion
Items of a personal nature and Gratuities to your tour-guide or bus driver.
Hours of operation
Tour is available Daily from April to October. Daily except Tuesdays and Thursdays from November to March. Departure time: 9:00am.
Duration
9 hours.
Location Starting point: Trapsatur Terminal, 7 San Bernardo Street, Madrid. The closest metro stations are Santo Domingo (Line 2) and Callao (3 and 5), located 2 and 5 minutes walking distance respectively from the terminal.
Location
Starting point: Trapsatur Terminal, 7 San Bernardo Street, Madrid. The closest metro stations are Santo Domingo (Line 2) and Callao (3 and 5), located 2 and 5 minutes walking distance respectively from the terminal.
Policies Guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from the departure location. Must arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour departure. The Tour Operator reserves the right to cancel any Tour prior to departure for any reason including insufficient number of participants. In the event of such cancellation of a Tour, for which you have received confirmation, you will receive full refund of money paid. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
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