City of Madrid and Toledo

This is a full day combining two tours in one day of travel - for a special discounted price!

Madrid: We will drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Renaissance and Baroque style buildings including Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa. We will visit the Madrid of the Bourbons and its complex planning schemes, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains, and the Puerta de Alcala. We will admire the works of Jose Bonaparte including the elegant Plaza de Oriente and The Prado Museum. We will discover contemporary Madrid with avenues such as Gran Via, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza de Castilla, Parque del Oeste, University Campus, as well as the commercial and financial zones and famous Las Ventas Bullring.
 

Toledo: The beautiful imperial 'city-museum' of Toledo is located 70km (40 miles) away from Madrid. It is one of the oldest towns in Europe, called the ?city of three cultures?, since Christians, Muslims and Jews lived here in harmony for many years together. It has genuine Spanish buildings that include almost every period in Spain's history (Arab, Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance and Baroque). A highlight of a visit to Toledo is seeing the famous paintings by the 16th-century master, El Greco. Toledo was the setting for many of El Greco's artworks, including the famous 'Burial of the Count of Orgaz' at the church of Saint Tome.

Prepare to discover a world heritage site and a city famous for its medieval character - full of churches, synagogues, mosques, art galleries, shops, and more.

The highlights of the city include the amazing 13th-century cathedral, the medieval castle and Santa Maria La Blanca Synagogue. We will also visit Saint Tome Church and San Juan of the Kings.

Enjoy getting lost in narrow cobblestone streets and historic alleyways...