Avila and Segovia Day Trip from Madrid

Soak up Spain's sensational history on a day trip to Avila and Segovia. With the option to indulge in a gastronomic lunch, this trip is a feast for all the senses!

On your day trip from Madrid, you'll stop at hilltop Los Cuatro Postes to admire superb panoramic views before visiting Avila's San Vicente Basilica. Tour also includes a visit to Avila's cathedral.

Ancient hill-top Avila has been declared a Unesco "Heritage of Mankind" city, and is famous for its intact city walls and 90 towers dating back to the 11th century. The city was the birthplace of the mystic writer Saint Teresa of Jesus (1515-82) and is an important pilgrimage site.

Next, it's on to Segovia to see one of the best Roman-era monuments on the Iberian Peninsula - Segovia's incredible aqueduct. Built in the time of Augustus, the aqueduct has 118 arches and is 10 miles (16 kilometers) long, although just a fraction of its length remains visible today.

Segovia is also famous for its Alcazar, a beautiful 11th-century medieval fort that inspired the design of the Disney castle. Step back in time and imagine the medieval tournaments that once took place and the heroic knights who fought here.

On this day trip you have the option of including a tourist-style lunch or superb gastronomic lunch featuring local Segovian specialties.

Schedule details

Departure Point:

Tour departs from central Madrid

Departure Time:

9:45am

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point

Pricing information

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Tour options:

Additional information

Inclusions:

• Avila visit and entrance fee to Basilica of San Vincente
• Transport by air-conditioned coach
• Segovia visit and entrance fee to the Alcazar, with its Artillery Museum and Church of Vera Cruz

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for those with limited mobility
• If the Cathedral in Avila is being used for exhibitions or other events, it may affect the normal flow of your visit. In this case, another monuments in Avila will be visited instead.
• Infants aged 5 years and under, are free of charge provided they do not occupy a seat

Itinerary:

Sample Menu (subject to change)

Tourist Lunch:

• La Granja white beans
• Beef cooked 'Segovian style'
• Dessert

Gastronomic Lunch

• La Granja white beans
• Roasted baby pig
• Segovian cake
• Mineral water, wine and coffee

Local Operator Information:

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