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Avila and Salamanca : Magic and Small Group History from Madrid

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 8,864 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

It’s not just any tour, it’s an experience designed for you. No crowded buses or following a cold audio guide. Here we will be maximum 8 people, sharing the trip as if we were old friends, with time to enjoy, ask and live every moment without hurry.

In Salamanca you will be speechless in front of its majestic cathedral and feel the magic of its streets full of university life, where thousands of young people from the world pursue their dreams in the oldest university in Europe.

In Avila you will see its impressive walls and enter the Convent of Santa Teresa de Jesus, a place full of spirituality and mystery. You will transport yourself to medieval times, reviving the strength of a people that was never defeated.

At the end of the day you will not only have visited two unique cities, you will have experienced something that few travelers experience : an intimate, authentic journey full of unforgettable moments.

✨ Book now and come enjoy the Spain you always dreamed of!

Activity location

  • Puerta de O'Donnell
    • 28009, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Puerta de O'Donnell
    • 28009, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

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Avila and Salamanca a day between history and walls from Madrid
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 8,864.19 x 1 AdultP 8,864.19

Total
Price is P 8,864.19
Until Tue, Oct 28

What's included, what's not

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    Entrance Convent Santa Teresa de Avila
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    Cathedral entrance of Salamanca
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    We will supply you with water so that you are always hydrated throughout the journey.
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Entrance university of Salamanca
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    We will include a coffee, tea or wine on one of the terraces of Avila
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tip
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    Lunch
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    Pick-up from the hotel

Know before you book

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Important note: we only serve alcoholic beverages to travelers over 21 years of age. Guests under 21 years of age will be served non-alcoholic beverages.

Activity itinerary

Puerta de O'Donnell
  • 1h 30m
We'll meet at O'Donnell's Gate with all the members of the group. From there we will start our journey to Salamanca
Salamanca (Pass by)
Arrival in Salamanca - 10 : 45
Salamanca Cathedral
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
We will start exploring Salamanca with a visit to its majestic Cathedral, an architectural complex that merges the New and Old Cathedral, taking us through Romanesque and Gothic art
Ciudad Vieja de Salamanca
  • 30m
Walking tour: We will tour the interior of the ancient city of Salamanca
Cielo de Salamanca
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
We will visit the Sky of Salamanca, an impressive mural painting located in the minor schools of the University of Salamanca. This mural, made by Fernando Gallego in the 15th century, represents a vision of the firmament with constellations, shows us signs of the zodiac and mythological figures. Its Gothic style and astronomical precision reflect the scientific knowledge of the time. Although it originally covered the entire vault, only part of it remains today. The intense colors and expressiveness of the figures captivate the viewer. It is considered a jewel of Renaissance art and science. The mural evokes the union between celestial knowledge and human knowledge. Visiting it is like traveling to the universe from the heart of Salamanca.
Ciudad Vieja de Salamanca
  • 1h 30m
We will tour the city for lunch, pause at a local restaurant where we will enjoy typical dishes such as hornazo, chanfaina or grilled meats.
Avila (Pass by)
Arrival in Avila - 3:30 pm
Casco Historico de Avila
  • 30m
We will tour the city of Avila where we will know its medieval walls, not for something it is the best preserved fortification in the world. Throughout the tour, we will discover the history of Ávila and its heritage value.
Convento de Santa Teresa
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
They will visit the Convent of Santa Teresa, built on the saint's birthplace. A place full of spirituality, with Baroque church, locket and memories of her life, inviting you to discover Teresa’s deep footprint in Avila.
Parador de Ávila
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
To finish our visit, we will visit the Avila stop, where we will enjoy a coffee or drink before returning to Madrid.
Puerta de O'Donnell
  • 1h 30m
Departure to Madrid. We'll drop them off at the same place we picked them up.

Location

Activity location

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    Puerta de O'Donnell
    • 28009, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Puerta de O'Donnell
    • 28009, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

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