What is better than visiting a UNESCO world heritage site? Visiting two. With a trip to both Ávila and Segovia, an easy day trip from Madrid, you can experience a depth of history that very few places in the world could match. On this full day tour with Through Eternity you can experience both cities in comfort, while making the most of your day in the company of one of our expert guides.
Highlights
Hidden Gems
- The Prado Royal Collection
- The Garden of Earthly Delights
- Goya and the Fall of Empire
Tour Includes
- Expert local guide
- Skip-the-line entry to Prado
- Recommendations for restaurants, further visits and local favorite tapas spots
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ITINERARY
What to Expect on Your Tour
Explore the Wonders of Segovia
Segovia is famed for its ancient Roman history, with its magnificent aqueduct greeting you as you enter the town. Perhaps the most famous Roman monument in Spain, it is an elegant and impressive reminder of the glory of the Roman Empire, built at the height of its power and opulence. With one of the most impressive gothic cathedrals in Spain dominating the skyline with the castle atop the hill. The castle or alcazar of Segovia is one of the most dramatic and impressive not just in Spain but in all of Europe. Home to nobility and kings, its history is fascinating inside and out and with your guide you can explore it all.
Scale the Walls of Ávila
With some of the most impressive medieval walls to be found in Spain, Ávila is a step back in time. Awash of churches and ancient buildings it has been inhabited from perhaps the 5th century B.C.E. It has maze like streets and is a perfect compliment to Segovia. It was home to St Teresa of Ávila, the monastic reformer and mystic, who was immortalised in Rome by Gianlorenzo Bernini with his famous statue of St Teresa in Ecstasy (visit it with Through Eternity when you are in Rome!). After visiting this historic town with our expert guide head back to Madrid in comfort for a well earned rest, or maybe some more tapas.
Your Tour
Through Eternity’s tour of Ávila and Segovia is done by private van leaving from the center of Madrid. The drive to Segovia our first stop will be just over an hour, following that to Ávila is around an hour and then the same back to Madrid. Both towns are a short distance from the city and from each other allowing us to maximise our time in both UNESCO sites. Your Through Eternity guide is available for any questions about the history or culture on route and is there to make your trip not only special but also as seamless as possible. Pack good walking shoes to allow you to see both sites in comfort!
Create Your Custom Journey
Our dedicated team is here to help you design the perfect trip. We’re happy to assist every step of the way.
