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Holiday type Tours
Country Spain
Travel type Fly
Price range From £399
Travel partner Newmarket Holidays
Duration 5 nights
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Madrid, Toledo & the Heart of Spain

Discover the true heart of SpainDiscover the wonders of the magnificent Spanish capital, stay in the breathtaking hilltop citadel of Toledo - one of Europe's most enthralling historic cities - and join our optional excursions to see the World Heritage site at Segovia, and the stunning palace at El Escorial, on this wonderful-value holiday.
Included

  • Return flights from your local airport to Madrid
  • Return airport-to-hotel transfers
  • Five nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Carlos V in Toledo
  • A guided walking tour of Toledo
  • A visit to Madrid
  • The services of a Newmarket Tour Manager
  • Government taxes and service charges
  • Single rooms are available for a supplement
Day One
Fly to Madrid and transfer to Toledo and your hotel (journey approximately 90 minutes). Depending on your time of arrival, you may have time to begin your exploration of the magnificent city of El Greco this evening.

Day Two
After breakfast, join our included walking city tour and discover the centuries' old Alcazar, the stupendous Cathedral with its stunning interior, the El Greco House and Museum and the fascinating Juderia, or Jewish Quarter. The rest of the day is free to explore at leisure, before returning to the hotel.Some entrances are payable locally.

Day Three
Today's visit is to Madrid. Join the optional guided panoramic tour, and in the company of a local guide, discover one of Europe's greatest cities. This afternoon, explore Madrid's districts, or barrios, each with its own distinct attractions - from magnificent architecture and world-famous museums, to traditional tapas bars and designer shops - before returning to the hotel this evening.

Day Four
Explore Toledo today, or join our optional half-day excursion to beautiful Aranjuez. Explore the wonderful Royal Palace and its extensive, ornamental gardens - a welcome escape from the region's arid heat - as well as its historic bullring and a nautical museum housing some sumptuous royal river craft, before spending the rest of the day at leisure.

Day Five
Our final optional excursion takes us to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Segovia, home to a wonderful collection of Romanesque churches and the fairy-tale Alcazar Castle. We'll also visit the 16th-century El Escorial Palace, commissioned by King Felipe II of Spain, and El Valle de los Caidos, or the Valley of the Fallen - General Franco's controversial memorial to the victory of the Civil War - before returning to Toledo this evening.

Day Six
Transfer back to the airport for check-in and your flight home.

Hotel Carlos V

Situated in the heart of Toledo near the Alcazar Palace, this hotel is within walking distance of all the main sights.

Hotel San Juan de los Reyes

With an attractive historical facade, this small and welcoming hotel is ideally located in the historical centre of Toledo.

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