Castilla Discovery Self-Drive
This 5-day tour starts and ends in Madrid, offering a perfect blend of vibrant city life and historic charm. You’ll explore Madrid’s elegant boulevards and world-class art galleries before heading to Avila to wander its impressive medieval walls and Gothic cathedral. Next, visit Segovia to admire the fairy-tale Alcazar and ancient Roman aqueduct. The journey continues to Valladolid, known for its stunning architecture and delicious local cuisine. On the way back to Madrid, you’ll stop at the magnificent El Escorial monastery – a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in history and art. A varied trip full of culture and scenic highlights.
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Tour Overview
Duration
5 daysHotel Rating
4 star hotelsStarts
MadridEnds
MadridMinimum Age
No minimum ageMaximum Age
Tours have upper age limits for several reasons, such as but not limited to: tour pace, activity level, and accommodation standards. If you fall outside of this age limit, we do have lots of other tours in Spain that are suitable for all ages!
Arrival Transfer
NoDeparture Transfer
NoTour Guide
NoCountry
SpainPassengers
£543.75
£152.00
Tour Style
Group Size
Min 10 / Max Private Tour
Trip Type
Private Tours
Range
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
On this tour, all arrangements such as accommodation and transportation are pre-arranged for you. You may enjoy included activities and guided sightseeing, but you will need to navigate your way through the tour by yourself. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A packed itinerary, visiting multiple places each day with limited downtime, ideal for those who want to maximize sightseeing.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Tour Guide
NoGroup Size
Min 10 / Max Private TourRange
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
On this tour, all arrangements such as accommodation and transportation are pre-arranged for you. You may enjoy included activities and guided sightseeing, but you will need to navigate your way through the tour by yourself. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A packed itinerary, visiting multiple places each day with limited downtime, ideal for those who want to maximize sightseeing.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Trip Type
Private ToursTour Highlights
Included
Not Included
Itinerary
Day 1 - Madrid
Arrive at Madrid airport and collect your car. The Spanish capital is a vibrant and elegant city, known for its wide boulevards, expansive parks, lively plazas, and numerous historic churches and palaces. Madrid is also home to the renowned ‘golden triangle’ of art galleries, where some of the world’s most treasured masterpieces are displayed. Settle in for your overnight stay in Madrid.
Day 2 - Madrid - Avila - Segovia
After breakfast, we leave Madrid and travel to Ávila, a city renowned for its remarkably well-preserved medieval walls stretching over 2.5 kilometres, featuring 88 towers and nine gates. Within these ramparts lies a city rich in heritage, where we visit the fortified Gothic cathedral and the Romanesque Basilica of St Vincent. We take a leisurely walk through the historic streets, showcasing Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, and admire the elegant Plaza de Santa Teresa. Later, we continue to Segovia, famous for its striking Alcázar, which inspired Disney’s Cinderella castle, and the impressive Roman aqueduct dating back to the first century under Emperor Domitian. We stay overnight in Segovia.
Day 3 - Segovia - Valladolid - Segovia
After breakfast, we leave Segovia and travel to Valladolid, a city in the Castile and León region known for its impressive architecture. Here, we visit the 16th-century Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, a fine example of Renaissance design. You will have time to enjoy lunch at one of Valladolid’s excellent restaurants before returning to Segovia for the night.
Day 4 - Segovia - San Lorenzo De El Escorial - Madrid
After breakfast, we travel to San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a charming town renowned for its remarkable Renaissance monument – the monastery of El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This vast complex once served as the royal palace of Philip II and features the Hall of Battles, where large frescoes depict key Spanish military victories, an ornate library with frescoed ceilings, and an impressive basilica. After exploring the site, we continue to Madrid and check in at the hotel for the night.
Day 5 - Madrid
After breakfast, we leave Madrid and drive to the airport, where you will return your rental car. From there, you will board your departure flight home, concluding your journey.
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Extras and add-ons
If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.
Hotels
The hotels listed below are examples which we frequently use on this tour. Alternative hotels of a similar standard may be used instead.
Prices & Dates
'Double/Twin' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to anyone wanting the privacy of their own room. 'Triple' prices (if available) are per person when there are 3 people on the same booking sharing a room.
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