SIGHTSEEING TOURS from MADRID

Artistic Tour

Panoramic sightseeing tour of Madrid with commentary on the history and different areas of the city. Visit of the Prado Art Museum with masterpieces by El Greco, Velázquez, Goya, Ribera, Murillo, Tiziano.

The city of Avila is encircled by 11th century walls and resembles a great castle. Built on the flat summit of a rocky hill, it is the highest capital in Spain. From Cerro de Los Cuatro Postes admire one of the best views of the city. See the Cathedral, San Vicente Baslica, and St. Teresa’s Convent. The symbol of the city of Segovia is the Agueduct, one of the best Roman monuments in the Iberian Peninsula.  It transports water from the mountains 17 km away. An engineering marvel; it reaches a height of 93 feet and boasts over 167 arches.  Gastronomic lunch is included.  Visit the last gothic cathedral built in Spain and the Alcazar, one of the most spectacular castle's of Spain.  Return to Madrid (approx 100 km).

Panoramic Tour

The tour guide will explain and the history, monuments and customs of the city and show you different views of Madrid.  See the architecture of old Madrid; the elegant squares, Puerta del Sol, Atocha, Alcala Gate, Retiro Park, the Bullring, following to the new Madrid with modern buildings, gardens, and wide avenues and one of the largest football stadiums in Europe.

Toledo is one of the oldest cities in Europe, with magnificent examples of architecture from different epochs. Toledo was a major cultural centre and had large communities of Muslims, Jews and Christians.  Walking tour of the old streets. Visit St. Tome  Church (The burial of Lord Orgaz, El Greco’s masterpiece), the Victorio Macho Sculpture Museum (offering a magnificent view), the Santa Maria La Blanca Synagogue and San Juan de los Reyes Church.  See examples of the famous steel inlaid with precious metals.