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Sort by: |  Self Drive | All |  The Rueda and Toro Wine Route | 6 Nights (min)
Price It | | The Douro River waters the heart of the wine growing regions of Rueda and Toro, the objective of this route is to explore two adjoining regions each with its own distinct personality. Rueda is made up of 72 villages spread across the provinces of Valladolid, Segovia and Avila. For this reason, the Parador de Tordesillas is the ideal point from which to visit some of its 39 wineries, which for the last 25 years have been producing a series of excellent white wines based on the Verdejo variety of grape. Not far away, located between Rueda and Los Arribes, is the officially certified winegrowing area of Toro. Situated close to the parador of Zamora and Parador of Salamanca - ideal places to eat and spend the night-, its 43 wineries have, for the past seven years, been making the most of the Toro variety grape to produce some magnificent red wines, and of the Garnacha, Verdejo and Malvasía varieties to produce white and rosé wines. (Old_Castille Vacations) |
 Rioja and the land of Castles | 7 Nights (min)
Price It | | Madrid, Lerma, Burgos, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Logroño, La Rioja wine country, Medinacelli, and Siguenza with a rent a car. (Old_Castille Vacations) |
| World Heritage Cities Route | 7 Nights (min)
Price It | | Cuenca, Alcalá de Henares, Segovia, Ávila and Salamanca are five Castilian cities that all share the honor of having been declared Heritage of Mankind sites by UNESCO. This the chance to visit the historic centers of these magnificent cities and discover their museums, mosques, cathedrals, universities, palaces, courtyards, etc. and revel in a feast of archaeology, history, art and literature. In Cuenca, the old convent of San Pablo enjoys a privileged location in the Hoz of Huécar opposite the famous Hanging Houses. In Alcalá de Henares, the Hostería (Inn) in the Colegio Menor (Hall of Residence) of San Jerónimo, founded in 1510 by Cardinal Cisneros. The Parador de Ávila is housed in a historical palace built right up against the city walls. In Segovia and Salamanca, the Paradores are of modern construction and overlook the finest historical panoramas of their respective cities. (Old_Castille Vacations) |
| The Way of Saint James | 8 Nights (min)
Price It | | Madrid, Pamplona, Logroño, Burgos, Leon, Lugo and Santiago de Compostela with a rent a car. (Old_Castille Vacations) |
| Monumental Spain Route | 9 Nights (min)
Price It | | These names echo the majesty that was and is Spain. These are cities unique in the entire world, so special that UNESCO has awarded them "Heritage of Mankind" status. This is the monumental Spain - with architectural treasures on a scale and of a grandeur rarely encountered anywhere else in the world. To visit these fascinating cities is to really touch the very soul of Spain. (Old_Castille Vacations) |
| Route through Galicia | 9 Nights (min)
Price It | | Galicia is the land of the 1000 rivers. Often described as green Spain, this temperate north western corner of the country is rich and fertile with an abundance of beaches and spectacular mountainous views. It also has historic cities, a culture descended from the Celts and a warm welcome for foreign visitors. The incredibly wild and beautiful coastlines, one of the most historically interesting cities in Europe, a Celtic coloring to the culture, and you have the makings of a very special trip. You`ll travel down the fjord (Rias) cracked west coast of Galicia - as scenic a drive as you`ll find anywhere. (Old_Castille Vacations) |
| Iberian Heartland Route | 9 Nights (min)
Price It | | Madrid is not only the modern capital of Spain; it also occupies a geographical position that places it in the heart of the country. Madrid is surrounded by several of Spain`s finest tourist destinations - `must see` cities that form a convenient circle around the capital. Segovia - Avila - Toledo - Chinchon - Cuenca - Siguenza: Each within an easy and leisurely driving distance from the next, and each a wonderful destination for travelers wishing to experience this heartland of Iberia. (Old_Castille Vacations) |
 The Silver Route II | 11 Nights (min)
Price It | | Guadalupe, Plasencia, Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, Zamora, Benavente and León lie peacefully along the Portuguese border. These beautiful cities provided food and shelter along a section of one of the most emblematic routes of the Roman Hispania: the Silver Route. In the Middle Ages, it was one of the drover`s roads of the Mesta and part of the Road to Santiago, whose tradition is still very much alive. This route enters the green Spain and along it there are many superb examples of Romanesque, Gothic and Spanish Renaissance architecture. Guadalupe greets travelers, flanked by the steep mountains. The ecclesiastical significance is very much in evidence in the rich sacred Heritage of Plasencia. In the province of Salamanca, the monumental wealth of Ciudad Rodrigo and its landscape are worthy preludes to Salamanca itself, always teeming with university life. The route rests in Zamora and Benavente with a lesson in Romanesque art. The icing on the cake: León and its monumental Parador hotel. (Old_Castille Vacations) |
| The Luxurious Route | 14 Nights (min)
Price It | | Your journey through these different and distinct areas of Spain will provide a wonderful cross-section and broad view of some of the traditions and cultures that have combined and shared in the formation of this majestic land. The Paradors at which you will stay are unsurpassed. These are the most excellent in Spain - and rival the finest hotels in the world. All aspects of your stay will be, not just first-class, but of an inspired and superlative level that will surely surpass even the highest of your expectations. (Old_Castille Vacations) |
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Avila
Avila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated on a rocky hill at over 1000 meters altitude. The area is known as "Land of Songs and Saints", as associated with Christian mystics Santa Teresa de Jesus and San Juan de la Cruz. Avila is surrounded by impressive walls, with 88 towers and 9 gates. Beyond one of the gates, the Convent of Saint Teresa stands over the saint's birthplace. Other interesting buildings include the Gothic cathedral, the churches of San Segundo, San Pedro and the marble monument in Santo Tomas. | Book this City | Burgos
Burgos is a significant Northern Spanish touristic destination, hosting an impressive collection of ecclesiastical monuments. Most of them reflect the Gothic style, starting with the Cathedral - similar to the French cathedral of Bourges - and the monasteries of Las Huelgas and Miraflores. Also interesting to see are the El Rey hospital, once destinated to the pilgrims traveling to Santiago, and the vestiges of the old fortress walls, with the famous arches of Santa Maria and Fernán González. | Book this City | Leon
The capital of the north-western Spanish province of León proposes impressive buildings in various architectural styles. The famous gothic Cathedral hosts the Royal Pantheon and impresses by its stain glassed windows. You can admire the Romanesque paintings of Basilica de San Isidoro and early Gaudian architecture of Casa de Botines. You're invited to visit the modernist MUSAC - Museum of Contomporary Art or enjoy one of the famous "fiestas", taking place at the Barrio Humedo or Plaza del Grano. | Book this City | Salamanca
Finding its origins in pre-Roman times, Salamanca is known as "La Ciudad Dorada", exposing buildings facades made of special sandstone with unique golden glow. You may admire the old Romanesque cathedral, with four grand pinnacles and the apse frescoed by the Renaissance painter Florentino; nearby, the new cathedral combines Late Gothic architecture and Plateresque style. The nightlife is highly animated, especially by the students learning at the second oldest university in the world. | Book this City | Segovia
This 2000-year-old city is a very popular touristic destination, hosting many ancient heritages; the old city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, being surrounded by the Roman walls, rebuilt in the 15th century. The symbol of Segovia is the Roman aqueduct built during 1st and 2nd centuries by the Romans to bring water to the town. The castle Alcazar is located at the tip of a narrow promontory and has a history of about 10 centuries. The central plaza is dominated by the grand Gothic cathedral. | Book this City | Valladolid
Once a royal city and an intellectual center attracting saints and philosophers, Valladolid is now the capital of Castilla y León autonomous community. The city preserves an ancient core of buildings, but it is nowadays primarily focused on industry. The most important sights are: the National Museum of Sculpture, displaying a magnificent collection of gilded polychrome sculptures (an art form that reached its pinnacle in Valladolid) and Museo Oriental having the best collection of Asian art in Spain, with bronzes from the 7th century B.C. to the 18th century A.D. | Book this City | Zamora
The capital of the Zamora province, this city is best known as the "museum of Romanesque art". The main Romanesque monuments are the Cathedral, Parador de Zamora (palace) - with splendid patio and staircase - and numerous churches from 12th and 13th centuries. You can enjoy a nice view of the city from the medieval Castle of Zamora and visit the Museo de Semana Santa de Zamora, exposing the "pasos" used in local processions. The whole province is charming, waiting to be discovered by tourists. | Book this City |
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