Private Tour Avila – Segovia - Small group and hotel pick up from Madrid
Description
Great journey starting in Avila visiting the fortified Basilica of San Vicente, making the Teresian route and ending in Segovia with a guided route knowing the Roman aqueduct, the Lady of the Cathedrals and ends discovering the Alcazar
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Itinerary
The Tour to Avila, a city that preserves the oldest and most complete walled enclosure in Spain, starts very early in the morning from Madrid, by car with a guide, we start by visiting the fortified Basilica of San Vicente of the 12th century, one of the most impressive works of Romanesque architecture.
In Avila, St. Teresa of Jesus was born, one of the greatest mysteries of the Catholic Church. It is mandatory to make the Teresian route that begins with the Church of San Juan Bautista, Plaza de San Juan de la Cruz and the Convent House of Santa Teresa
This opened in 1636 you can admire the baroque facade and the plan of the Latin Cross. Then we will continue to the Cerro de los Cuatro Postes to observe one of the best views of the city. Finally, in Ávila we will take a tour of the exterior of the Cathedral, the walls and the Plaza Mayor. There will be a small break for lunch and follow the route to Segovia
In Segovia we will make a guided tour the first thing will be to admire the famous Roman aqueduct of 16 km in length, admirably preserved
We enter the Gothic Cathedral, remembered for its elegance "The Lady of the Spanish Cathedrals", the last cathedral with this style built in Spain and also its 12th-century Alcazar. Among the most significant features is its majestic altarpiece, by José de Churrigera, with a sensational flamenco triptych.
built between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries on a rock above the rivers Eresma and Clamores. During the Middle Ages, it was the favorite residence of the Kings of Castile, before being the state prison until the reign of Carlos II. We will admire the views of the Guadarrama mountains. Free time to enjoy a meal in Segovia. After the tour of Segovia, back to Madrid
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Start in the morning very early from Madrid, by car with a guide,
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
My Daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our private tour to Avila and Segovia. Our tour guide, Lewis, was available for questions prior to the departure. He was pleasant, informative, and knowledgeable. We were picked up at our Madrid hotel. The areas visited were amazing. The day and weather were perfect.
This trip is misrepresented. You do not get a guide you get a driver who gives you no information about what you are seeing. Our trip was cut short we did not see everything we were supposed to see because we were told we were running out of time. The whole trip was a disappointment. We sent the whole day and would have been better off with a recorded trip so we would have learned about what we were seeing. Driver was very pleasant just not very knowledgeable. For the price paid it was insane.
We’re sorry to hear the tour didn’t fully meet your expectations. Our guide completed the full itinerary as planned —nearly 5 hours of driving between cities plus multiple visits along the way. These tours can be demanding due to the distances involved, and the only time constraint was at the Alcázar, where the guide managed to extend the visit by an additional 30 minutes despite the timed-entry system and hurried you because of this schedule during lunch. We also want to highlight that the price paid corresponds to a private vehicle and guide available for several hours, including all transfers and coordination. Guests are welcome to verify that this cost is in line with, or even below, the market rate for similar private with only a driver. We truly appreciate your feedback and will continue working to balance the schedule so guests can enjoy every stop at a comfortable pace.
The trip to Segovia with the magnificent presence of the Roman Aqueduct on arrival and the view of the monuments and palace is a definite must. The view of the walled city of Avila just can’t be described, it must be seen in person! I also have to say that Rafa and Lulu were excellent.
Rafa was terrific. He made the experience terrific from pick-up to drop-off. He filled the car ride with great history and stories about the area. Would definitely recommend.
