Travel back in time and stroll through ancient streets and Gothic structures in this two-city tour in what some consider to be Spain's most intact medieval cities: Avila, and Segovia. Highlights include Avila's 2.5km of untouched medieval walls, dotted with 88 towers and nine grand gates, Segovia's Alcazar which was one of the inspirations for Disney's Cinderella Castle, and the Segovia's Roman Aqueduct the best-preserved elevated aqueduct dating back to the 1st century AD. Finish your travels on the AVE High Speed Train into Barcelona.
Guests on this program should schedule flights into Madrid, Spain.
Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa requirements for Spain. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain all appropriate visas before cruising.
DAY 1 - MADRID
Upon arrival at Madrid's International Airport, the local Silversea representative meets and escorts you to your vehicle for the transfer into the city centre where your hotel is located. Madrid, the Spanish capital, is one of Europe's liveliest and most elegant cities boasting beautiful boulevards, vast parks, historic churches and palaces. The remainder of the day is on your own to relax or take in the city's splendour.
Overnight at the Palacio de Tepa- Madrid, Spain
DAY 2 - MADRID- AVILA- SEGOVIA
Take to the road after breakfast at the hotel, heading to Avila, whose old town is still surrounded by uninterrupted medieval walls. The perimeter of more than 2.5km is dotted with 88 towers and nine gates. Behind the ramparts is a city of immense beauty and heritage.
Visit the fortified Gothic cathedral and the Romanesque Basilica of St Vincent. Stroll through its ancient streets, with Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and baroque styles evident, and take in the splendor of the Plaza de Santa Teresa. Lunch is on your own this afternoon.
Continue to Segovia and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the evening is on your own.
Overnight at the Parador La Granja- Segovia, Spain
DAY 3 - SEGOVIA
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before you discover sensational Segovia with its Alcázar, which was one of the inspirations for Disney's Cinderella castle. This World Heritage Site is one of the most distinctive castle-palaces in Spain by virtue of is shape. The Alcazar was originally built as a fortress but has served as a royal palace, state prison, military academy, and is now mainly used as a museum. Lunch is on your own.
Continue on to the awe-inspiring Roman aqueduct of Segovia, which dates from the reign of Emperor Domitian in the first century and cuts through the city centre. It is one of the best-preserved elevated Roman aqueducts and the foremost symbol of Segovia. Although the date of construction cannot be determined, historians place construction around the 1st century AD.
Transfer back to the hotel, where the evening is at your leisure.
Overnight at the Parador La Granja- Segovia, Spain
DAY 4 - SEGOVIA- BARCELONA
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and be transferred to Madrid train station to catch the AVE High Speed train into Barcelona. Upon arrival, the local Silversea representative will meet and assist with your transfer to the pier in Barcelona, where the staff and crew are looking forward to welcoming you aboard.
Program Inclusions:
Train Details:
Day 4 - Madrid/Barcelona: duration approximately 2 and 3/4 hours.
Luggage Information:
All luggage will travel with you throughout this program.
Visa Information:
Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa requirements for Spain. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain all appropriate visas before cruising.
Accessibility:
Some of the sights visited on this program, along with the transportation used, are not well-equipped for mobility-impaired guests; therefore, this tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair.
Minimum Participation:
All Land Programs require a minimum number of participants in order to operate as described. If this minimum number is not obtained, Silversea reserves the right to offer the program at a different rate based on private arrangements, or to cancel a specific departure.
Please note: Gratuities to guides/drivers, meals and alcoholic drinks other than those noted in itinerary, and other personal expenses are not included in the price of this tour.
All Land Adventure fares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until payment is received in full by Silversea. All Land Adventures are non-transferable and non-refundable for any reason, within 90 days of sailing and are recommended to guests 18 years or age and older. This description is a general overview of this programme. Our local operator reserves the right to substitute other sites if local situations, including holidays and weather, require. The programme described here is provided by independent contractors. Silversea acts solely as ticketing agent. Silversea shall have no obligation or liability of any kind to guests for the business practices, acts or omissions in connection with or arising out of arrangements with independent contractors, including but not limited to airline carriers, ground-tour operators, and hotels since they are neither agents for nor employees of Silversea Cruises. Silversea's liability does not extend beyond the vessel.