Madrid, Toledo & Salamanca
From
£2,436pp
From
£2,436pp
Madrid, Toledo & Salamanca
Uncover the colourful history of Spain’s central region with visits to its provincial centres and their most impressive UNESCO-listed landmarks.
Overview
The pretty windmill-dotted landscapes and sprawling centres of regal Castile, Léon and La Mancha become the backdrop for a magnificent sightseeing escape. Based in the heart of each city, this holiday offers total immersion into this destination’s diverse cultures, and you’ll be perfectly placed to make the most of each stop.
Take in the country’s capital cities, with visits to Madrid and Toledo, and discover medieval Segovia’s Roman heritage. Savour the scents and flavours of the region’s local cuisines and try a few traditional Castilian delicacies. Spain’s cultural glories and architectural wonders are the memorable highlights of stops in Salamanca and Ávila prior to a night spent in the literary hub Alcalá de Henares.
Your Spanish getaway starts in the national capital, Madrid, and is followed by a day trip to historic Segovia, with its grand Romantic Alcázar and authentic Roman aqueducts. You’ll then explore the magnificent El Escorial Monastery, one of the country’s most significant royal sites and the largest Renaissance building in the world.
Next, spend a morning in the spectacular former Visigoth capital, Toledo, where you’ll have the chance to witness the city’s famous steelworkers in action and enjoy a brief visit to sectarian Ávila, the birthplace of St. Teresa. Complete the holiday with a tour of the university city Salamanca and a unique stay in cultural Alcalá de Henares at a luxury parador.
Itinerary
✓ Day 1: Fly to Madrid and afternoon at leisure
✓ Day 2: Included tour of Madrid and afternoon at leisure
✓ Day 3: Included visit to Segovia and El Escorial Monastery tour
✓ Day 4: Included Toledo tour and afternoon at leisure
✓ Day 5: Drive to Salamanca and visit to Ávila
✓ Day 6: Included tour of Salamanca
✓ Day 7: Drive to Alcalá de Henares, afternoon at leisure and farewell dinner
✓ Day 8: Return to the UK
- Guests: 2 Adults
- Duration: 7 Nights
- Board: 8 Meals
- Departing: Cardiff
- Offer Date: Various Departures for 2026 & 2027
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Why book this tour?
Price includes:
✓ Seven nights’ three/four-star bed-and-breakfast or half-board accommodation in Madrid (4 nights), Salamanca (2) and Alcalá de Henares (1)
✓ Seven breakfasts and one dinner
✓ Tour of Madrid
✓ Visit to Segovia
✓ Entry to El Escorial Monastery
✓ Tour of Toledo
✓ Trip to Ávila
✓ Tour of Salamanca
✓ Visit to Alcalá de Henares
✓ Return flights to Madrid
✓ Air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
✓ Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
✓ All mandatory local taxes and charges
Tour Highlights
✓ Meander through Madrid, Spain’s metropolitan capital, with a tour of its most lively public squares
✓ Marvel at Segovia’s finest landmarks, from its 160-arch Roman aqueduct to the city’s famous medieval castle
✓ Explore Toledo, home to a diverse collection of religious quarters and a magnificent hilltop castle
✓ Take in charming Ávila, with its rich Catholic heritage and grand 12th-century cathedral
✓ Pay homage to a treasure of the Spanish Golden Age with a tour of the palatial El Escorial Monastery
✓ Venture into Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famed for its golden sandstone architecture
✓ Enjoy an exquisite parador stay in literary Alcalá de Henares, with its 16th-century university
Accommodation
✓ Hotel Catalonia Gran Via Madrid, Madrid (nights 1-4)
✓ Hotel Silken Rona Dalba, Salamanca (nights 5-6)
✓ Parador de Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henares (night 7)
Further Information
Operator: Newmarket Holidays
Departure: Alternative departure airports available
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