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What you can expect

Spanish Christmas Eve Dinner

Magnificent Fortresses and Castles

Royal Palaces with grand art collections and meticulously manicured gardens

About the trip

Join us over Christmas as we discover the Royal Madrid and the two adjacent regions. Starting in ‘Castile and León’ just to the north, the area rich in history and spectacular monuments, several World Heritage listed cities of Avila, Salamanca and Segovia. Onto ‘Castilla–La Mancha’ to the South a region just as captivating, with medieval city Toledo. The name of both regions are derived from the Spanish word for castle ‘castillo’ and there is good reason for between them they share most incredible and memorable castles and medieval fortifications to be found anywhere in the world. Finally Madrid, a city that is blisteringly cool, effortlessly beautiful and with an addictively charming at the same time. A place of a thousand highlights that will leave you with a single question, “When can I return?”.

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What's Included

  • Return flights & transfers
  • Airport Taxes & Charges
  • Double for sole use room
  • Half Board with Gala Dinner
  • Welcome Drink & Information Meeting
  • Guided city tours of Segovia with visit to Cathedral and Alcazar, Salamanca with visit to Old and New Cathedral, Avila with visit to Cathedral, Toledo and Madrid
  • Guided tour of the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso
  • Guided tour of the Royal Monastery San Lorenzo de El Escorial
  • Guided tour of the Royal Palace in Madrid
  • Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
  • Fully financially protected

Itinerary

  • Arrival in Madrid - Segovia
  • Segovia
  • Salamanca
  • Avila - Toledo
  • Toledo
  • Madrid
  • Madird
  • Departure Day
DAY 1

Arrival in Madrid - Segovia

Upon arrival at Madrid airport we will transfer to the nearby city of Segovia and our hotel by private coach. When evening comes, we will gather to enjoy a welcome drink before having dinner in a local restaurant.
  • Dinner included
DAY 2

Segovia

After breakfast we meet our English speaking guide at our hotel and then we will go to the small town of San Ildefonso located in the hills just outside of Segovia. Once there, will do a guided tour of the ‘Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso’, a former summer residence of the Kings of Spain, constructed in the baroque style and surrounded by extensive ornamental gardens covering over 6 square kilometres. We will then have free time for lunch.
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DAY 3

Salamanca

After breakfast we leave our hotel in Segovia and will go by private coach to the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Salamanca. We will enjoy a 3 hour guided tour of the Golden city where we will discover the main attractions such as the magnificent Cathedrals in the heart of the city (Old and New) which are adjacent to each other, the famous university, the Anaya square and school, the Casa de las Conchas, the Pontifical University, the Plaza Mayor and much more. We will also have some free time to explore the heart of the city. We will then return to the hotel to relax and freshen up before having dinner in a local restaurant.
  • Breakfast and Dinner included
DAY 4

Avila - Toledo

After breakfast we leave our hotel in Salamanca and will go by private coach to the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Avila where we will take a 3 hour guided tour of this impressive medieval walled city which includes a visit to the Romanesque Cathedral which was constructed just as much to be a defensible fortification as much as a place of worship. We will have some free time in the city for lunch and to explore more. We will then go by private coach to the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Toledo in the adjacent autonomous community of Castilla–La Mancha. On the way we will take a guided tour of the San Lorenzo de El Escorial, the imposing royal monastery that is another former residence of the King of Spain. We will then return to the hotel to relax and freshen up before having dinner in the hotel.
  • Breakfast and Dinner included
DAY 5

Toledo

After breakfast we will take a 4 hour guided tour of the old town of Toledo, nestled on the sloping hills by the side of the Tagus River with highlights that will include the striking city cathedral, the Islamic inspired Church of Santiago del Arrabal, the Castle of San Servando that overlooks the Tagus River and the Roman Alcantara bridge that crosses the river.  We will walk around the cities walls passing by some of its numerous, formidable ‘Puerta’; ornate defensive gates that once controlled access into the city. Following the guided tour, the rest of the day will at leisure to find lunch in one of the many local restaurants and to explore the heart of the city. We will then return to the hotel to relax and freshen up before having dinner in a local restaurant.
  • Breakfast and Dinner included
DAY 6

Madrid

After breakfast we leave our hotel in Toledo and will travel by private coach to the Madrid where we will first check in at our hotel. The rest of the day will be at leisure to explore and enjoy the beautiful Spanish capitol city before dinner in the hotel.
  • Breakfast and Dinner included
DAY 7

Madrid

After breakfast we will we take a guided tour of the Madrid Royal Palace, followed by a 4 hour guided walking tour of the city.  Following the guided tour the rest of the day will be at leisure. We will then return to the hotel to relax and freshen up before having dinner.
  • Breakfast and Dinner included
DAY 8

Departure Day

After breakfast we will be transferring to the airport for our return flight home.
  • Breakfast included

Accommodation

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Christmas in Madrid & Castilla y Leon

We stay in comfortable hotels throughout as details below (or similar);
  • Hotel Infanta Isabel 3* – 2 Nights
  • Ikonik Plaza Mercado 3* – 1 Nights
  • Hotel Carlos V 3* – 2 Nights
  • Hotel Madrid Retiro  4* – 2 Nights
 

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December 11 °C 3 °C

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