Castilla y León Tour

Burgos – León – Salamanca – Segovia - IC2

Madrid and Inland Fly-drive or Ferry-drive
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Tour Highlights
  • 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

  • Segovia, Ávila, Salamanca, Burgos & León

  • 13 wine denominations including Ribera de Duero

  • Madrid – history, art & gastronomy

  • The ‘Way of St James’ & the Via de Plata

  • Prehistoric heritage, Atapuerca to Siega Verde

  • Las Medulas, Sierra de Gredos, Francia & Guadarrama

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Overview

Marriage of the ancient kingdoms of Castile and León, Spain’s largest community – the combined size of Scotland and Wales – is yours to discover. You’ll find a rich heritage with magnificent cathedral cities & ancient universities, immense wildernesses and rolling vineyards fed by the Rio Duero as it cuts the region in two on its way to Portugal and the Atlantic.

Tour Highlights
  • 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

  • Segovia, Ávila, Salamanca, Burgos & León

  • 13 wine denominations including Ribera de Duero

  • Madrid – history, art & gastronomy

  • The ‘Way of St James’ & the Via de Plata

  • Prehistoric heritage, Atapuerca to Siega Verde

  • Las Medulas, Sierra de Gredos, Francia & Guadarrama

Due to Madrid´s multiple connections with the rest of the world, this tour can be adapted to include the Spanish capital as part of the package. Countless monuments, renowned museums, art galleries, theatres and a varied offer of good restaurants, lively bars and night clubs, you will definitely get amazed by its infinite charms. Don´t hesitate to consult us.

Holiday Code: IC2


Itinerary

Day 1 & 2– Burgos

  • Essential stop on the Camino de Santiago

  • Truly awesome cathedral, recently restored

  • The city of El Cid Campeador

  • Bustling old town; lively bars & restaurants

  • Spain’s best lamb & delicious black pudding

  • Atapuerca & the Museum of Human Evolution

Day 1 & 2 – Burgos

Day 3 & 4– León

  • Crossroads of Camino de Santiago and Via de Plata

  • Cathedral of Santa Maria – beautiful stained glass

  • Tapas in ‘la Zona Humeda’ in Leon old-town

  • The true Holy Grail? In the Colegiata de San Isidoro

  • Lovely Astorga with its Gaudi palace

Day 3 & 4 – León

Day 5 & 6– El Bierzo & Las Médulas

  • Las Médulas – extraordinary red-rock landscape formed by Roman mining

  • El Bierzo, lost in time, steeped in history

  • Wines, peppers cured meats & so much more

  • Ponferrada with its Knights Templar castle

  • Historic Villafranca del Bierzo, right on the Camino

Day 5 & 6 – El Bierzo & Las Médulas

Day 7 & 8– Salamanca

  • Salamanca – truly monumental university city

  • Toro, Rueda & Sierra de Salamanca wines

  • Delicious jamon from Guijuelo

  • Historic Tordesillas, Toro & Zamora

  • Cruise on the river in the Arribes del Duero

  • Sierra de Francia & villages of Las Batuecas

Day 7 & 8 – Salamanca

Day 9 & 10– Sierra de Gredos & Ávila

  • Gredos mountains rising to 2500m at Pico Almanzór

  • Astronomy & stargazing in this Dark-Sky location

  • Trekking, climbing, birdwatching, horseriding…

  • Ávila with its magnificent walls, a World Heritage Site

  • Walk the Puerto del Pico Roman way

Day 9 & 10 – Sierra de Gredos & Ávila

Day 11 & 12– Segovia & Sierra de Guadarrama

  • Segovia – World Heritage Site – Roman Aquaduct, Moorish Alcazar, Cathedral and large Jewish Quarter

  • Sierra de Guadarrama National Park

  • Sepúlveda & Hoces del Duratón Nature Park

  • Medieval Pedraza & Cuellar

  • La Granja de San Ildelfonso – the Spanish Versailles

Day 11 & 12 – Segovia & Sierra de Guadarrama

Day 13 & 14– Ribera del Duero

  • The ‘Golden Mile’ – legendary wine route including Vega Sicilia

  • Castle, wine museum and historic town of Peñafiel

  • Cycle or wander along the banks of the Duero river

  • Historic Lerma and the old part of Valladolid

  • Traditional gastronomy with delicious roast lamb

Day 13 & 14 – Ribera del Duero

& why not?

  • Add a stop in Soria - steeped in nature and history

  • Use historic Valladolid as a base for Ribera del Duero

  • Stay in Zamora and complete the Castilla y León provinces

  • Ask about superior rooms or a larger rental car

  • or more economical options if you're on a budget...

  • Call us to talk through all the options - we'd love to hear from you!

& why not?


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What's Included

  • Accommodation in our listed hotels – 2 sharing 1 standard double ensuite, B&B (unless specified)

  • Economy 4-door car hire (talk to us about upgrades)

  • or ferry crossings with Brittany Ferries (vehicle + 4 berth outside cabin, exclusive use)

  • Guide book to Spain

  • Personal Travel App including highlights, weather forecast and restaurant suggestions for all areas en-route

  • Instructions to find all accommodation

What's Excluded

  • Flights – but we are able to advise

  • One-way car hire charges, where applicable (see your quote email)

  • The following car hire extras – these can be added at pick-up point

    • extra driver, child seats, GPS

  • Garage parking where applicable (mostly city stops) – please ask us about parking charges

  • Local tourist taxes (where applicable)


Travel Details

Getting There

A circular itinerary, this route is best enjoyed flying into Madrid or any of the northern airports (Bilbao, Santander or Asturias) – or sailing into Bilbao or Santander (Plymouth or Portsmouth with Brittany Ferries).

See your flight options in the table below:

PLEASE NOTE Flights are not included and some flights are seasonal.

Ferry: If you wish to bring your own car, classic car or motorbike, we can include the ferry crossings as part of the package – see timetables below:


Flight Options

Choose your preferred UK airport and then select from possible destinations to see airline providers.

Getting Around

For passengers travelling by air we will include a hire car as part of the package. Normally we include a 4 door economy class car but please let us know if you would like something different.

For those coming on the ferry you will use your own vehicle but in either case we will provide full instructions to arrive at each hotel, complete with GPS, as well as a map of the area.


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