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5-Day Parks & Gardens of the Centre of Spain

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Overview

During this 5-day tour of Spain, you will have the opportunity to visit the most important city in the country, Madrid. You will also discover beautiful cities such as Toledo, Aranjuez and Segovia.

The existence of decorative gardens in Spain dates back to Greek times. Although the Romans adopted the custom of maintaining beautiful gardens centuries later. However, it was not until the Muslim occupation that a proper gardening culture was developed in Spain, mainly from the 9th century to the 14th century.

This 5-day tour of Spain takes you to some of the most beautifully manicured gardens in Spain, including the first-ever botanical garden in Europe!
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Start Your 5-Day Tour of Spain

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Start Your 5-Day Tour of Spain

Arrive in the airport in the capital of Spain where your guide and driver will welcome you. You'll be transferred to your hotel to check in before you explore the city or rest after your flight.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Madrid Príncipe de Vergara4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport to Madrid

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    Destinations

    Madrid

Day 2

Madrid City Tour

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Madrid City Tour

Today you will embark on a panoramic tour of the city which is the political and financial centre of the country with numerous and important landmarks. You will visit the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Buen Retiro Park, which is one of the green areas of the city, with luscious forests, elegant gardens with fountains, columns and statues. Then you can walk through two beautiful gardens near the Royal Palace.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Madrid Príncipe de Vergara4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Habsburgs Madrid Walking Tour and Historic Center

    Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid

    El Retiro Park

    Sabatini Gardens

    Free Time in Madrid

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

Day 3

Aranjuez and Toledo

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Aranjuez and Toledo

In the 14th century, the Royal Palace was built; in the 16th century, a new avenue full of trees and wonderful gardens were designed - the first botanic garden in Europe In the following century, these gardens were completely transformed giving them their present form. After visiting, head to Toledo which was designated World Heritage city. In Medieval times, it was the meeting point of four different cultures; it also was the former capital of Spain.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Madrid Príncipe de Vergara4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Aranjuez

    Jardín del Príncipe Aranjuez

    Toledo City Tour

    Church of Santo ToméOptional Activity

    Synagogue of Santa Maria La BlancaOptional Activity

    Mezquita del Cristo de La LuzOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Madrid to Aranjuez

    Private Driver from Aranjuez to Toledo

    Private Driver from Toledo to Madrid

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

    Aranjuez

    Community of Madrid

    Toledo

Day 4

Segovia City Tour

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Segovia City Tour

Segovia is a World Heritage city, prolific from Roman times until the 18th century. This morning you will discover its most interesting sights. The Granja de San Ildefonso is a Royal Palace that was converted into a Parador. The landscape designers and the sculptors of the gardens got their inspiration from the gardens of the Versailles Palace. Its most spectacular features are its fountains and the water games that are the best of their kind in Europe.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Madrid Príncipe de Vergara4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Segovia City Tour

    La Granja de San Ildefonso

    Segovia CathedralOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Restaurante José María SegoviaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Madrid to Segovia

    Private Driver from Segovia to Madrid

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

    Segovia

    Real Sitio de San Ildefonso

Day 5

Madrid Departure

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Madrid Departure

This marks the end of your 5-day tour of Spain. You will have some free time at leisure until you need to be transferred to the airport in time for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Madrid to Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

Included in Price

  • 4 nights accommodation
  • 9 activities
  • 4 breakfasts
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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