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MEDIEVAL SPAIN

MEDIEVAL SPAIN

6 days / 5 nights from Madrid

Experience beautiful Medieval towns with ancient history, art and architecture, together with rivers, majestic mountains and green
lush valleys for an amazing Spanish experience. As you head out to the Spanish coast, a mix of ages start to appear combining
ancient remains with the avant-garde buildings of Valencia.

Day 1: Madrid – Toledo (70km) FRANCE

Depart Madrid and drive southwest towards Toledo. This medieval city, known as Bilbao
the City of Three Cultures has been declared a World Heritage City. Walk through
the winding streets of the Jewish Quarter, visit the Santa Tome Church and don’t BARCELONA
miss the Cathedral or the Alcazar (Fortress). Tarragona

Overnight: Toledo Segovia

Day 2: Toledo – Cuenca (183km) MADRID Teruel

Take a small detour towards Chinchon, a charmPingOtoRwTn UwitGh aAbLeautiful main Cuenca

square, 17th century Convent and a Goya painting in the church. Drive on to Toledo
Cuenca, which lies beside the gorges of two rivers and its historic quarter lies
beside the rocky walls of the Cuenca Mountains. Spend some time exploring the SPAIN Valencia
Cathedral, Hanging Houses and lovely cobbled streets Alicante
Cordoba Murcia
Overnight: Cuenca Seville
Granada
Day 3: Cuenca – Teruel – Valencia (288km)
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The remote province of Teruel forms part of the Region of Aragon and Spain’s
smallest provincial capital. Occupied by Arabs during the Moor occupation of
Spain, its streets retain much of the stunning architecture of that period. Teruel
and it’s surrounding area is rural Spain at its most impressive – from high majestic
mountains and green lush valleys to enchanting cobbled streets and courtyards
waiting to be explored. Continue on to Valencia.

Overnight: Valencia

Day 4: Valencia

Valencia is a harmonious mix of the ages, with ancient remains and modern
avant-garde buildings, in a beautiful setting by the Mediterranean Sea. Explore
the city and discover its Roman past and witness the different centuries of culture
and buildings. Don’t miss the Paella, one of Valencia’s specialities!

Overnight: Valencia

Day 5: Valencia – Tarragona (258km)

Barcelona’s senior in Roman times and a lesser medieval city, Tarragona is a
provincial place with some outstanding attractions such as Catalonia’s finest
Roman Ruins, a magnificent medieval cathedral in the pretty Old Town. Also
boasting some great beaches.

Overnight: Tarragona

Day 6: Tarragona – Barcelona (99km)

Your tour ends in Barcelona.

Total Distance: 898km

Highlights:
• Santa Tome Church
• Cuenca Mountains & Hanging Houses
• Paella
• Catalonia’s finest Roman Ruins
• Albufera Nature Reserve
• Cathedral of Teruel

From $489 per person share twin*

*Based on a 6 day Hertz economy rental car & 5 nights accommodation including breakfast daily in 3 & 4
star hotels (subject to availability). No activities mentioned are included. Based on low season (Jan) travel.

Above price is indicative and subject to change. Please check with your travel agent for up to date pricing. Barcelona tourist tax applies for the first 7 consecutive nights with a maximum charge of €2.50 per person 33
per night. Paid directly to hotel upon check-in. Guests under the age of 17 are exempt.