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Avila and Segovia Full Day Tour from Madrid: UNESCO Sites Exploration with 5 Star Rating
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559 Ratings
Madrid
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Avila and Segovia on this full-day tour from Madrid. Visit the historic old town of Avila, including its 11th-century walls, cathedral, and Basilica of San Vicente. Then, discover the iconic Roman aqueduct, cathedral, and Alcazar of Segovia. Rated 5 stars with a Certificate of Excellence.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama - The Sierra de Guadarrama is a mountain range forming the main eastern section of the Sistema Central, the system of mountain ranges along the centre of the Iberian Peninsula. It is located between the systems Sierra de Gredos in the province of Ávila, and Sierra de Ayllón in the province of Guadalajara
- Las Murallas de Avila - The Walls of Ávila in central Spain, completed between the 11th and 14th centuries, are the city of Ávila’s principal historic feature. These fortifications are the most complete in all of Spain.
- Catedral de Avila - The Cathedral of Ávila is a Catholic church in Ávila in the south of Old Castile, Spain. It is in the Romanesque and Gothic architectural traditions. It was planned as a cathedral-fortress, its apse being one of the turrets of the city walls
- Basilica de San Vicente - The Basilica de los Santos Hermanos Mártires, Vicente, Sabina y Cristeta, best known as Basilica de San Vicente, is a church in Ávila, Spain. It is one of the best examples of Romanesque architecture in the country.
- Church and birthplace of Saint Teresa of Jesus - The Iglesia-convento de Santa Teresa is a church and convent located in Ávila, Spain. It was built by the Order of Discalced Carmelites in the 17th century, supposedly on the site where Saint Teresa of Ávila was born
- Acueduct of Segovia - The Aqueduct of Segovia is a Roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain. It is one of the best-preserved elevated Roman aqueducts and the foremost symbol of Segovia, as evidenced by its presence on the city’s coat of arms
- Cathedral of Segovia - Segovia Cathedral is the Gothic-style Roman Catholic cathedral located in the main square of the city of Segovia, in the community of Castile-Leon, Spain. The church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, was built in a Gothic style in the mid-16th century.
- Alcazar of Segovia - The Alcázar of Segovia is a medieval alcázar located in the city of Segovia, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Rising out on a rocky crag above the confluence of two rivers near the Guadarrama mountains, it is one of the most distinctive castle-palaces in Spain by virtue of its shape – like the bow of a ship
What's Included
- 1-hour guided walking tours in Segovia and Avila
- Complimentary radio guide and gift headphones
- Travel in luxury air-conditioned bus with Wi-Fi
- Refreshments included in Avila (drink and snack)
- Expert bilingual guidance in Spanish and English
What's Not Included
- Tickets to Monuments
Additional Information
Exclusive 5-Star Rated Avila and Segovia Tour - Honored with Certificate of Excellence
Indulge in a day trip from Madrid to Segovia and Ávila, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Begin the expedition by traversing the 11th-century walls of Ávila’s historic city center, followed by sightseeing the façades of the cathedral and San Vicente Basilica, the Plaza Mayor, and the birthplace of Santa Teresa de Jesús from the inside. Please note, meals are not provided, but you’ll have ample free time. We then embark on the second phase of our journey, with SEGOVIA being our focus. We’ll admire its massive Roman aqueduct, the exterior of Segovia Cathedral, the Plaza Mayor, and Segovia’s Alcázar, a significant fortress that harks back to the Snow White’s Castle. To conclude our tour, we’ll stroll back to Madrid.
- Infant seats available for children over 1 year old. Children under 1 year old must sit on laps.
- Not recommended for people with reduced mobility. The company has the final right of admission to the tour.
Location
C. de San Bernardo, 7
Calle de San Bernardo
Departure Point: Calle de San Bernardo, 7, 28013 Madrid at 8.45 am - Inside the commercial gallery. Checking - 08:40 hrs.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(559 Ratings)
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John_g
May 17, 2024
Two beautiful Spanish cities - Long day, but great trip. Well organized, good guides. Plenty of time to explore and eat. Recommend it if you want to see old Spain
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Pat_c
May 15, 2024
Very good leader - Good trip say lots of sights. Leader was very good engaged with us and had a wealth of information. Was a long day and a lot of walking but enjoyed the trip
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Mimisp3015ek
May 14, 2024
Great experience - Ana was such a sweet knowledgable lady. Enjoy the trip so much with my son planing on doing this tour soon with more family members. The only bad thing was the restaurant at the end food was cold poor quality and very expensive, the price was never advised and they rush you to pick one of 2 sample plates. Safe money by bringing a small snack.
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Rosa_e
May 11, 2024
Wonderful, excellent! - That was a wonderful experience. Carlos, the guide is a professional, has group control and patience with all. The place to get the snack was excellent also. Highly recommended.
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Carlosa_h
May 9, 2024
Best trip and excellent guide - The best trip I had in Spain. Amaizing service and the guide was excellent very informative. The trip beging on time and was very organized.
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Scott_k
May 4, 2024
The key to the trip was... - The key to the trip was the Guide. Our guide Pilar was very knowledgeable and informative. Visiting the monuments without the historical background isn't nearly as entertaining and worthwhile as if you have a guide sharing the history and insights into the attraction. Segovia was much more interesting than Avila. My wife and I were glad we took the day trip from Madrid
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Rey_b
May 1, 2024
I like Segovia more than Avila - Segovia is more interesting than Avila. Both Sarah and Rafael were great guides although some streets were not easy to walk on. Need better walking shoes, I guess.
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Ioannis_p
Apr 28, 2024
really worth the trip! - our guide Raphael was full of humor and even though the trip had a lot of walking he kept us interested and looking forward to the next stop... a well organized tour with a great crew!
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Carolebr9069bc
May 1, 2024
Disappointed in the working of the sire. - Did not go on this trip because I found the other Avila/ Segovia trip included more. But I got charged for this one also I tried to cancel but the site would not allow me to do so. Upset that I was told I was beyond the cancel time and still got charged over $90.00!
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Larry_w
Apr 29, 2024
Disappointing Day - The guides were not at all the usual engrossing guides we have previously had on our Viator experiences. There was no history or information on the entire bus ride to and from our destination. When we arrived explanations were minimal and the guides never waited for the entire party to catch up. We had little or no explanations throughout the entire days tour. There was no attempt to connect with the group. The worst was that they left nine people behind, they never counted to see if the entire group was back at the meeting place. This resulted in a 40 minute delay in returning to Madrid since they now had to go and find them. We have always used Viator in the past but this was a very disappointing experience.
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