Departing from Madrid, enjoy this private full-day tour where We will visit two World Heritage cities, Avila and Salamanca, accompanied by an official guide. We will walk through its streets and visit some of the most emblematic monuments, among which the Basilica of San Vicente in Ávila and the University of Salamanca stand out. , among others.
The visit begins with the pick-up of the guide at the agreed time and place. A private vehicle will take you to the hotel. to the City of Ávila, birthplace of Saint Teresa, founder of Carmel. We will make a stop at the medieval wall from the end of the 11th century with its two kilometers in length and 90 towers, which surrounds the city and where we will find We will see a large number of Romanesque churches, Gothic palaces and we will visit the fortified Cathedral of the 12th century. Before entering the walled enclosure we will visit the Basilica of San Vicente, a Romanesque temple that houses the remains of the three child martyrs, Vicente and his two sisters, whose bodies They were thrown into this place after being persecuted and tortured by the Emperor Datian at the beginning of the 4th century.
After visiting Ávila, we will continue towardsSalamancawe will walk through its main streets, we will visit the Cathedral formed by two temples joined together, the cathedral of Santa María (the old one) of the 12th-13th century, and the new one, the Cathedral of the Virgin of the Assumption (the new one) from the 16th century, which mixes late Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. We will walk through the nerve center of the city, itsPlaza Mayor, center of the city's social life, built in the 18th century, in a baroque style.The University of Salamanca , which today continues to welcome students of all nationalities and its sandstone architecture. From here We will return to Madrid.
There will be free time for lunch, on your own. The guide will recommend where to taste Salamanca gastronomy.
Every day except Sundays
It is recommended to start the tour no later than 08:30 hrs
- Enjoy one of the best walled enclosures in Spain: Ávila.
- Discover the history of two fascinating cities
11 hrs. Full day from departure to return to Madrid.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure
The visit can be inEnglish or Spanish, do not forget to indicate it in the Observations field when making the reservation. There is the possibility of carrying out the visit in other languages (upon consultation You will contact us by email or phone, as it will be subject to availability).