Journey through the Heart of Spain

Fly to Madrid

Fly from London (regional connections available) to Madrid with British Airways. Transfer to the historic city of Salamanca and stay at Hotel Catalonia Plaza Mayor (or similar) for 2 nights. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner. (D)

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Segovia - Ávila

Walking tour of Segovia, including its first century Roman aqueduct. Continue to Ávila, one of the oldest cities in Spain. Take a walking tour around the 14-metre-high walls, which date back to the 11th century. At the conclusion of the tour, return to Salamanca. (B)

Salamanca & Mérida

Half-day walking tour of Salamanca's historic city centre, including the Plaza Mayor, one of the best examples of baroque architecture in Spain; the cathedral; and the university, which - founded in 1134 - is the oldest in the Hispanic world. Depart Salamanca for Merida, pausing en-route to visit the Monastery of Yuste once home to the Habsburg Emperor Charles V. Check in at the Parador de Merida (or similar) for 3 nights. (B, D)

Cáceres

Half-day walking tour of Cáceres, one of the most charming cities in Extremadura. Explore the maze of narrow, cobbled streets that twist and turn amongst ancient palaces, mansions, arches and churches. From the defence walls, enjoy views of the turrets, spires and gargoyles that have watched over the city for almost a millennium. (B, D)

Merida - Zafra

Full-day gastronomy tour to discover some of Spain’s best-loved delicacies. Tour a traditional producer and drying house to learn about the ham curing process before enjoying a tasting of the ham and local cheeses. Conclude with free time to explore the picturesque village of Zafra, known as little Seville. Return to Mérida. (B)

Mérida & Toledo

Today it is the capital of Extremadura, but Mérida was also once the capital of the Roman province of Lusitania. See the extensive Roman ruins - some of Spain's most impressive - including the amphitheatre. Continue to Toledo, pausing en route to visit the picturesque village of Trujillo, including the home of conquistador Francisco de Pizzaro. Stay 2 nights at the Hotel Maria Cristina (or similar). (B)

Toledo

Half-day tour to explore this historic city, formerly the capital of Spain and where Jews, Christians and Muslims coexisted peacefully - as reflected by its interesting mix of historical buildings. Morning tour of the main sights, including the 13th-century gothic cathedral, St Tome Church and Santa Maria La Blanca Synagogue, followed by time at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a farewell drink at your hotel. (B)

Fly to London

Morning transfer to the airport, approximately one hour from Toledo, and fly to London with British Airways.

(B) Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Fly to Madrid

Fly from London (regional connections available) to Madrid with British Airways. Transfer to the historic city of Salamanca and stay at Hotel Catalonia Plaza Mayor (or similar) for 2 nights. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner. (D)

Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Segovia & Avila

Walking tour of Segovia, including its first century Roman aqueduct. Continue to Ávila, one of the oldest cities in Spain. Take a walking tour around the 14-metre-high walls, which date back to the 11th century. At the conclusion of the tour, return to Salamanca. (B)

Salamanca & Mérida

Half-day walking tour of Salamanca's historic city centre, including the Plaza Mayor, one of the best examples of baroque architecture in Spain; the cathedral; and the university, which - founded in 1134 - is the oldest in the Hispanic world. Depart Salamanca for Merida, pausing en-route to visit the Monastery of Yuste once home to the Habsburg Emperor Charles V. Check in at the Merida Palace (or similar) for 3 nights. (B, D)

Cáceres

Half-day walking tour of Cáceres, one of the most charming cities in Extremadura. Explore the maze of narrow, cobbled streets that twist and turn amongst ancient palaces, mansions, arches and churches. From the defence walls, enjoy views of the turrets, spires and gargoyles that have watched over the city for almost a millennium. (B, D)

Merida - Zafra

Full-day gastronomy tour to discover some of Spain’s best-loved delicacies. Tour a traditional producer and drying house to learn about the ham curing process before enjoying a tasting of the ham and local cheeses. Conclude with free time to explore the picturesque village of Zafra, known as little Seville. Return to Mérida.(B)

Mérida & Toledo

Today it is the capital of Extremadura, but Mérida was also once the capital of the Roman province of Lusitania. See the extensive Roman ruins – some of Spain’s most impressive – including the amphitheatre.Continue to Toledo, pausing en route to visit the picturesque village of Trujillo, including the home of conquistador Francisco de Pizzaro. Stay 2 nights at the Hotel Maria Cristina (or similar). (B)

Toledo

Half-day tour to explore this historic city, formerly the capital of Spain and where Jews, Christians and Muslims coexisted peacefully - as reflected by its interesting mix of historical buildings. Morning tour of the main sights, including the 13th-century gothic cathedral, St Tome Church and Santa Maria La Blanca Synagogue, followed by time at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a farewell drink at your hotel. (B)

Fly to London

Morning transfer to the airport, approximately one hour from Toledo. Fly to London with British Airways. (B)

Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.