Full-Day UNESCO Tour to Avila & Segovia from Madrid with Lunch
Description
Take an excursion to visit two of Spain’s oldest cities on a full-day coach trip from Madrid. Avila and Segovia are known as Spain’s “Heritage of Mankind” cities, rich in history and featuring old monuments such as the roman aqueduct in Segovia, and the impressive walls surrounding Avila. Lunch included.
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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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Not recommended for people with reduced mobility. The company has the final right of admission to the tour.
Reviews(34)
It was very good with Luismi, David, and Carlos, who are excellent guides.
Muchas gracias por tu comentario. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de la excursión y que valoraste tanto la puntualidad como las explicaciones durante el recorrido. Segovia y Ávila son destinos llenos de historia, y nos encanta que David, Carlos y Luismi contribuyeran a que la experiencia fuera tan positiva. Les haremos llegar tus felicitaciones. Seguro que les encantará saber que los consideras unos "super guías". Gracias por viajar con nosotros y por compartir tu experiencia. Un cordial saludo, Fun and Tickets Team
Very good. Carlos is an excellent guide, and along with Beatriz and Adrián, they make a great team. They need to improve the timing as everything was very rushed, including the time allocated for lunch. 40 minutes is insufficient and instead of allowing us to savor the Suckling pig, it becomes indigestible to eat it in a hurry
Excellent tour of Ávila and Segovia. Beautiful tour out of Madrid. Our guide Rafael (Rafe), was excellent, fun and very knowledgeable about both cities. The lunch of steak, soup and wine was very delicious. The tour was on time throughout the day. There was quite alot of walking on uneven small cobblestone sidewalks that made mobility difficult for some. Personally, I would have liked to stop a little more often along the walking tour for photo opportunities.
Hello Valorie! Thank you for your wonderful review and for recommending our Ávila and Segovia Tour. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful landscapes, the delicious lunch, and Rafael’s engaging guidance throughout the day. We appreciate your feedback about the walking pace and the desire for more photo stops. It's important for us to ensure everyone has a fantastic experience, and we’ll take your suggestions into account for future tours. Thank you for being a part of our adventure, and we hope to see you again soon! Warm regards from the Fun&Tickets team!
The viaduct at the start of the tour is impressive, but the guide dispersed the visitors to fend for themselves to find coffee and restroom facilities. Communication on start time was not well done, and we had to catch up with our group, missing the narrative. The radio communication was limited by distance, often times it was too great to hear the guide. Lunch was overrated, not living up to ‘gastrointestinal ‘ delight. Would not recommend this trip to friends.
Dear Michael, We are sorry about the misunderstanding with our guide regarding the communication on start time in Segovia and about the issue with the audios. Lunch is always optional. It's up to our travelers to chose where they eat. We are happy that you had a nice tour though. Thanks for joining our tour. Kind regards, Fun and Tickets Team
Great tour with knowledgeable guide, the cities are beautiful and full of history. Appreciated how organized the tour was, with scheduled times for eating, touring, etc
Dear Pablo_O, Thank you for your fantastic review of the Avila and Segovia Tour with Monuments and Gastronomic Lunch from Madrid! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found our guide knowledgeable. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated the organization of the tour and the beauty and history of the cities. We strive to ensure everything is well-coordinated, from meals to sightseeing. We look forward to welcoming you on future tours. Kind regards, The Fun&Tickets Team
The tour and our guide Sarah were great . There was some confusion about our lunch that was included with the tour. We don’t feel it’s appropriate to combine those whose tickets provide for a “gastronomic meal “, versus a light snack.
Dear Francis_L, Thank you for your feedback on our Avila and Segovia tour. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Sara did a great job as your guide. We apologize for the confusion regarding the lunch arrangements. Your comments about the meal options are valuable to us, and we will certainly review this to ensure a better experience for all our guests in the future. Thank you again for choosing Fun&Tickets. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon. Best regards, The Fun&Tickets Team
The organizers worked hard to make sure that everything goes smoothly. The bus was comfortable, the guides gave clear directions. Maria was leading the tour in Spanish and English. Every tourist was given a device with the headphones so they could hear the narration while walking. Be prepared for a bit of walking on uneven surface but the attractions were worth it
Dear Natallia_R, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We're delighted to hear that you were satisfied with our Avila and Segovia Tour with Monuments and Gastronomic Lunch. It's great to know that our organizers worked hard to ensure a smooth experience, from comfortable transportation to clear directions provided by the guides. We're glad that Maria led the tour effectively in both Spanish and English, and that the audio devices provided enhanced your experience. We appreciate your mention of the walking on uneven surfaces and are pleased to hear that you found the attractions to be worth it. We hope to welcome you back for more enjoyable tours in the future! Warm regards from the Fun&Tickets team!
Great sites and beautiful vistas!! Only issue was understanding the English of the guide. Thought it strange that we were the only ones from the whole bus that had the gastronomic lunch?! Thought it was what everyone signed up for. It was an ok lunch.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Avila and Segovia Tour with Monuments and Gastronomic Lunch from Madrid. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the great sites and beautiful vistas. We apologize for any difficulty you experienced in understanding the English of the guide. Clear communication is essential for an enjoyable experience, and we appreciate your input. Regarding the gastronomic lunch, we're sorry to hear that you were the only ones from the bus who had it. We strive to ensure that all participants have a consistent experience, and we will look into this issue to ensure that it's properly addressed in the future. We're glad that you found the lunch to be okay, but we're sorry if it didn't meet your expectations completely. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an even better experience in the future. Best regards, The Fun And Tickets Team
We absolutely loved our tour of Avila and Segovia. Carlos our tour guide was kind, very informative and through. He explained the history as well as small anecdotes which made the tour very interesting! I recommend it highly!
Thank you for sharing your enthusiastic feedback! It's fantastic to hear that you loved your tour of Avila and Segovia, and that Carlos, your guide, was kind, informative, and engaging. Anecdotes and historical context can indeed add a lot of depth to the experience. If you're ever interested in more tours or have more travel plans, feel free to reach out. We'd be excited to assist you in planning more enjoyable experiences. Thank you for your recommendation and for sharing your positive experience!
The sites, views and history are all top notch on this tour. I would recommend the tour for these reasons. The A/C on our bus didn't work well, and it was hot, humid and stuffy. Two of our three guides were great; one guide was a jerk. I would have given 5 stars otherwise, even with the broken A/C.
