Immerse yourself in the unique cultural mix of Toledo on a full-day tour from Madrid. Explore the historic city’s fascinating heritage and discover how the coexistence of Arab, Jewish, and Christian cultures shaped its architectural style.
Immerse yourself in the unique cultural mix of Toledo on a full-day tour from Madrid. Explore the historic city’s fascinating heritage and discover how the coexistence of Arab, Jewish, and Christian cultures shaped its architectural style.
- Toledo - Relax and enjoy the scenery on the way to the city. Follow your local guide on a walking tour of the Historic City of Toledo, World Heritage City since 1986. Once Spain’s capital, it is a perfect mix of Arab, Jewish and Christian cultures. Learn about its fantastic heritage and see how the coexistence of cultures through the centuries…
- Toledo - Relax and enjoy the scenery on the way to the city. Follow your local guide on a walking tour of the Historic City of Toledo, World Heritage City since 1986. Once Spain’s capital, it is a perfect mix of Arab, Jewish and Christian cultures. Learn about its fantastic heritage and see how the coexistence of cultures through the centuries influenced its current architectural style.
Walk amid the courtyard cloisters and royal coats of arms at the San Juan de los Reyes Monastery. Admire the building sponsored by Queen Elizabeth from Castilla to become a royal mausoleum, the most important construction built by the Catholic Monarchs. Right after the visit we will walk to the Synagogue of Sta. Maria la Blanca. Originally built as a synagogue, it was expropriated and became a Church only 211 years after it opened its doors. Today, it is a fantastic museum of Mudejar (Arabic) style that you will visit. Admire the world famous painting by el Greco
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The Burial of the Count of Orgaz
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at the Church of St. Tomé. Did you know el Greco himself lived in this beautiful city? Then, we will visit the Cathedral of Toledo. Considered one of the most important Gothic Cathedrals in Spain.
- Transportation on an air conditioned coach.
- Bilingual tour operation in Spanish and English.
- State-of-the-art radio guide system.
- Included entry to the Church of St. Tomé.
- Access to the historic Cathedral of Toledo and “Cristo de la luz” Mosque.
- Visit the Synagogue of Sta. Maria la Blanca.
- Expert local official guide.
- Admission to the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes.
- Transportation on an air conditioned coach.
- Bilingual tour operation in Spanish and English.
- State-of-the-art radio guide system.
- Included entry to the Church of St. Tomé.
- Access to the historic Cathedral of Toledo and “Cristo de la luz” Mosque.
- Visit the Synagogue of Sta. Maria la Blanca.
- Expert local official guide.
- Admission to the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes.
- Lunch, beverages or other services not specified before
- Return to your hotel
- Lunch, beverages or other services not specified before
- Return to your hotel
Take it easy and soak in the sights en route to the city. Join your local guide on a pedestrian exploration of the Historic City of Toledo, designated a World Heritage City since 1986. Formerly the capital of Spain, it perfectly blends Arab, Jewish and Christian elements. Discover its impressive legacy and observe how the intermingling of these cultures over the centuries shape its present architectural aesthetic.
Take it easy and soak in the sights en route to the city. Join your local guide on a pedestrian exploration of the Historic City of Toledo, designated a World Heritage City since 1986. Formerly the capital of Spain, it perfectly blends Arab, Jewish and Christian elements. Discover its impressive legacy and observe how the intermingling of these cultures over the centuries shape its present architectural aesthetic.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
