Excursion from Madrid to Toledo and Segovia
Description:
Toledo and Segovia in the Mercedes Viano minivan 11 hours.
Departure from Madrid. Arrival in the former capital of Spain - Toledo. Individual tour of the city with a story about the history of the city, which begins in the II century BC, and a visit to the main attractions of the city.
You will visit: the Alcázar (fortress - palace - residence of the kings of Castilia) and its military museum, the cathedral of the XIII century, the monastery and church of San Juan de los Reyes, the synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca, the synagogue del transito, the house-museum of El Greco, the church of Santo Tome.
After the tour - lunch, moving to Segovia.
The history of Segovia is unique in its kind. It was founded by the Romans in 80 BC. Like Toledo in its time, Segovia between 714 and 1085 was in the possession of the Moors, then the city was taken by Alfonso VI of Castile, who made Segovia a royal residence for the next two centuries. In 1474 she was proclaimed Queen Isabella I. Each era left its mark in Segovia: the fortress walls, the unique historical center, the Romanesque Gothic churches. The narrow streets of this ancient city reflect a mix of Muslim, Christian and Jewish cultures.
Of the great number of monuments, the three most important ones stand out - the famous Roman aqueduct with a height of 28 meters and a length of 728 meters, which rises above the city and its surroundings; one of the most grandiose residences of the Spanish kings - the Alcázar, as well as the late Gothic cathedral founded in 1525 by order of Charles V. In 1985, Segovia was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Register. It should also be mentioned that one of the residences of the Order of the Templars was the church of Vera Cruz from 1208 until its destruction.
After completing the tour, move to Madrid.