BestPrivateTours.com - A Journey Through Ávila, Segovia & El Escorial

OVERVIEW

Avila is certainly one of the most scenic places in Spain, dominated by incredible medieval city walls and towers, it was the birthplace of St. Teresa and still today one of the major pilgrimage destination of the country.

Segovia is one of the best expressions of Spain and Castile with its winding alleyways, its Romanasque churches, its Alcazar, its Roman Acqueduct and medieval city walls. The city is a World Heritage of the UNESCO since 1985.

The Royal Seat of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is a historical residence of the King of Spain, in the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. It is one of the Spanish royal sites and functions as a monastery, royal palace, museum, and school.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

We offer you a private customized visit of the most spectacular sights of Avila, Segovia and El Escorial with our comfortable and air conditioned Sedan/Van departing from Madrid. You will have a fluent english speaking driver who will escort you through the discovery of these unique destinations.

You will enjoy a lovely walking tour within the historical centre of Avila, visit the 12th century Cathedral, the Basilica of St. Vicente, the Convent of St. Teresa, take a walk along the city walls and many other treasures offered by the town.

In the late morning you will wonder through the charming streets of Segovia, reach the Plaza Mayor dominated by the spectacular 15th century gothic Cathedral, then the San Martin square, the Royal prison and the Alcazar Castle, originally built as a fortress but later used as a Royal Palace, a State prison and a military Academy.

El Escorial is your next stop: visit the Hapsburgs Palace, the Kings and Princes Mausoleum, the Chapter Houses and the Basilica.

Your final visit of the day will be at the Basilica of the Holy Cross in the Valle de los Caidos, 10 km away from El Escorial.

Return to Madrid.