Small Town Spain
Big cities have a lot to offer, but the real heart and soul of any country can be found in its towns and villages. From the quiet charm of Segovia to the white-washed villages of the south we'll steer around the major cites in favor of the smaller places. Relax, enjoy and immerse yourself in the culture of Spain.
This tour was designed to fit the time, interests and budget of a private group. If you would like more information about organizing a private tour for your own group, or about future tours like this one, contact us.
Price includes: accommodations in comfortable, characteristic hotels, all in central locations; all ground transportation from arrival in Madrid to departure from Madrid; breakfast each morning; entry and tour of all sights mentioned in the itinerary; the services of your Hand Crafted guide, who also acts as driver, interpreter, and window on European culture and history.
Not included: airfare to and from Europe; meals other than breakfast; free time sightseeing admissions or transportation.
Price includes: accommodations in comfortable, characteristic hotels, all in central locations; all ground transportation from arrival in Madrid to departure from Madrid; breakfast each morning; entry and tour of all sights mentioned in the itinerary; the services of your Hand Crafted guide, who also acts as driver, interpreter, and window on European culture and history.
Not included: airfare to and from Europe; meals other than breakfast; free time sightseeing admissions or transportation.
Sat, Apr 24: Segovia. Arrive in Madrid, drive one hour to Segovia. Orientation walk.
Sun, Apr 25: Slush day to hang out and relax in Segovia.
Mon, Apr 26: Segovia. Visit the Alcazar and the cathedral, then afternoon free.
Tue, Apr 27: Trujillo. Drive about one hour to Avila. Time for exploring the town and walls, then lunch. Drive about three hours to Trujillo for a late afternoon arrival.
Wed, Apr 28: Trujillo. Day trip Merida, tour the Roman sights. Afternoon return to Trujillo.
Thu, Apr 29: Ronda. Drive about three hours to Ronda, stopping for the afternoon in Sevilla along the way. Tour the cathedral, then time for lunch and wandering the Barrio Santa Cruz. Early evening arrival in Ronda.
Fri, Apr 30: Ronda. Day trip to Jerez. Tour the stables and see the horses practicing. Afterwards a tour and tasting at a sherry bodega. Late afternoon return to Ronda.
Sat, May 1: Ronda. Day trip through the Pueblos Blancos villages, with a picnic in the countryside.
Sun, May 2: Granada. Drive about four hours to Granada, taking a detour to the Costa del Sol. Lunch and play time in Nerja.
Mon, May 3: Granada. Tour the Alhambra and Generalife.
Tue, May 4: Toledo. Morning visit to the Royal Chapel, then drive about four hours to Toledo. Stop in Consuegra to see old windmills along the way. After arrival in Toledo, orientation.
Wed, May 5: Toledo. Day trip to Madrid. Visit the Prado, then wander through the heart of Old Madrid to Puerta del Sol and the Plaza Mayor. Free time for exploring, shopping, then late afternoon return to Toledo (or travel into Madrid to do these things on May 7, and stay for the night in Madrid, depending on Saturday's flight times).
Thu, May 6: Toledo. Day trip to El Escorial to see palace of Philip II, and the Valley of the Fallen. Late afternoon return to Toledo.
Fri, May 7: Toledo. Visit the cathedral, then afternoon free for wandering and shopping.
Sat, May 8: Depart for the US.
Sun, Apr 25: Slush day to hang out and relax in Segovia.
Mon, Apr 26: Segovia. Visit the Alcazar and the cathedral, then afternoon free.
Tue, Apr 27: Trujillo. Drive about one hour to Avila. Time for exploring the town and walls, then lunch. Drive about three hours to Trujillo for a late afternoon arrival.
Wed, Apr 28: Trujillo. Day trip Merida, tour the Roman sights. Afternoon return to Trujillo.
Thu, Apr 29: Ronda. Drive about three hours to Ronda, stopping for the afternoon in Sevilla along the way. Tour the cathedral, then time for lunch and wandering the Barrio Santa Cruz. Early evening arrival in Ronda.
Fri, Apr 30: Ronda. Day trip to Jerez. Tour the stables and see the horses practicing. Afterwards a tour and tasting at a sherry bodega. Late afternoon return to Ronda.
Sat, May 1: Ronda. Day trip through the Pueblos Blancos villages, with a picnic in the countryside.
Sun, May 2: Granada. Drive about four hours to Granada, taking a detour to the Costa del Sol. Lunch and play time in Nerja.
Mon, May 3: Granada. Tour the Alhambra and Generalife.
Tue, May 4: Toledo. Morning visit to the Royal Chapel, then drive about four hours to Toledo. Stop in Consuegra to see old windmills along the way. After arrival in Toledo, orientation.
Wed, May 5: Toledo. Day trip to Madrid. Visit the Prado, then wander through the heart of Old Madrid to Puerta del Sol and the Plaza Mayor. Free time for exploring, shopping, then late afternoon return to Toledo (or travel into Madrid to do these things on May 7, and stay for the night in Madrid, depending on Saturday's flight times).
Thu, May 6: Toledo. Day trip to El Escorial to see palace of Philip II, and the Valley of the Fallen. Late afternoon return to Toledo.
Fri, May 7: Toledo. Visit the cathedral, then afternoon free for wandering and shopping.
Sat, May 8: Depart for the US.