Avila and Salamanca : Magic and Small Group History from Madrid
Description
It’s not just any tour, it’s an experience designed for you. No crowded buses or following a cold audio guide. Here we will be maximum 8 people, sharing the trip as if we were old friends, with time to enjoy, ask and live every moment without hurry. In Salamanca you will be speechless in front of its majestic cathedral and feel the magic of its streets full of university life, where thousands of young people from the world pursue their dreams in the oldest university in Europe. In Avila you will see its impressive walls and enter the Convent of Santa Teresa de Jesus, a place full of spirituality and mystery. You will transport yourself to medieval times, reviving the strength of a people that was never defeated. At the end of the day you will not only have visited two unique cities, you will have experienced something that few travelers experience : an intimate, authentic journey full of unforgettable moments. ✨ Book now and come enjoy the Spain you always dreamed of!
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Itinerary
We'll meet at O'Donnell's Gate with all the members of the group. From there we will start our journey to Salamanca
Arrival in Salamanca - 10 : 45
We will start exploring Salamanca with a visit to its majestic Cathedral, an architectural complex that merges the New and Old Cathedral, taking us through Romanesque and Gothic art
Walking tour: We will tour the interior of the ancient city of Salamanca
We will visit the Sky of Salamanca, an impressive mural painting located in the minor schools of the University of Salamanca. This mural, made by Fernando Gallego in the 15th century, represents a vision of the firmament with constellations, shows us signs of the zodiac and mythological figures. Its Gothic style and astronomical precision reflect the scientific knowledge of the time. Although it originally covered the entire vault, only part of it remains today. The intense colors and expressiveness of the figures captivate the viewer. It is considered a jewel of Renaissance art and science. The mural evokes the union between celestial knowledge and human knowledge. Visiting it is like traveling to the universe from the heart of Salamanca.
We will tour the city for lunch, pause at a local restaurant where we will enjoy typical dishes such as hornazo, chanfaina or grilled meats.
Arrival in Avila - 3:30 pm
We will tour the city of Avila where we will know its medieval walls, not for something it is the best preserved fortification in the world. Throughout the tour, we will discover the history of Ávila and its heritage value.
They will visit the Convent of Santa Teresa, built on the saint's birthplace. A place full of spirituality, with Baroque church, locket and memories of her life, inviting you to discover Teresa’s deep footprint in Avila.
To finish our visit, we will visit the Avila stop, where we will enjoy a coffee or drink before returning to Madrid.
Departure to Madrid. We'll drop them off at the same place we picked them up.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Important note: we only serve alcoholic beverages to travelers over 21 years of age. Guests under 21 years of age will be served non-alcoholic beverages.
Reviews(66)
Very punctual with the schedules, a lot of knowledge about the places we visited, and very kind and educated.
Very good tour. Andrés and Nicole are sensational. They manage to integrate the participants. Being a small group (max 8 people), the tour is dynamic. The places we visited are wonderful in themselves, but with Andrés's explanations, they were much better. Without a doubt, we enjoyed this tour a lot.
Along journey but well driven by a highly professional guide in air conditioned 7 seater. This is the ultimate experience visiting two of the most beautiful towns in Spain
Salamanca is incredible. Historical site, ancient university. Ávila was also very Nice.I do recomend the experience.
Tim was a very well informed guide, patient and accommodating. His English was very good and he worked hard to please.
What a day! Starting with Mother Nature, beautiful bright day! The tour guide, Andrés, highly recommended! A professional, kind, knowledgeable and patient person! Yes, all of the above 🍀The sites/ places/ times well managed. Let tell you, talent photographer also. Great experience, enjoy it if you can! Gracias, a ti Andrés 👏🏽💥
Christian Zamora was a great tour guide. He shared interesting details about the history, made it fun and entertaining. He was also a great host. He also stopped when we needed to stop for a refreshment or the bathroom without hesitation. I would ask for Christian.
This was a private tour for us. Andres drove us in a comfortable ride to Salamanca and Avila. It’s a walking tour exploring both towns. We explored the gothic church in Salamanca and the first university in Spain. We visited the birth place of Saint Teresa de Jesus in Avila. There is a relic of the saint for visitors to see. My husband and I enjoyed the splendors of the gothic cathedral along with the scrumptious lunch at San Polo restaurant. Avila is a walled town that gives you a glimpse of what life might of been like during the 16th century and even before that.! Andres shared lots of interesting history and facts about each site. It’s truly spectacular! He was a fantastic specialist!
Our tour guide Andes was very knowledgeable and friendly. He made our day both informative and memorable.
Very friendly our guide, Andres. He had a lot of patience. I think in Salamanca you have to include besides the towers enter the cathedral below.
