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Self Drive - Classical Extremadura

Toledo
Toledo
Reina Sofia Museum
Reina Sofia Museum
Cigüeñas Palace
Cigüeñas Palace
Palace of the Conquest
Palace of the Conquest
Jarandilla de la Vera
Jarandilla de la Vera
 

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
7 days and 6 nights
Spain (Madrid, Toledo, Caceres, Jarandilla de la Vera)
Spain (Madrid)

Description

Journey deep into the heart of Spain exploring the historic regions of Extremadura. Discover ancient Roman ruins, timeless medieval towns and historic cities. Visit temples, churches, cathedrals, basilicas and monasteries along the ancient Silver Way and admire Spanish art from classical times to the contemporary. Explore the cradles from which Spain’s conquistadors set off to colonise the new world and let Spain conquer your heart every day of this fascinating seven-day tour starting and ending in Madrid.
 
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Madrid: Visit Europe’s largest palace and the Reina Sofia Museum, where Picasso’s harrowing Guernica is among the masterpieces on display.
- Toledo: The spirit of El Greco lives on in the ancient streets of this beautiful city.
- Trujillo: The hometown of conquistador Francisco Pizarro boasts a wealth of palaces and churches built with riches brought back from the New World.
- Silver Way: Explore the former Roman capital of Merida, the walled town of Plasencia and the monastery of Yuste, while stopping along this ancient Roman trade route.
- Caceres: This UNESCO World Heritage Site has a walled town with more than 50 historic buildings.

 

Category

 
Car Rental B (Private Tour)
Meals as per program
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Car Rental D (Private Tour)
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Program

Day 1:
ARRIVAL MADRID
Arrive at Madrid airport, meet the rent-a-car representative, pick up your hired car, and drive to your hotel. The Spanish capital is one of Europe’s liveliest and most elegant cities, boasting beautiful boulevards, vast parks, bustling plazas, and numerous historic churches and palaces. Madrid is also home to the legendary ‘golden triangle’ of art galleries, which house some of the world’s most treasured masterpieces.
Overnight in Madrid.

Day 2:
MADRID – TOLEDO (75 Km – 1 hr)
Depart after a tasty breakfast at the hotel, heading to Toledo. Explore the historic core of this town. Discover this living museum, which evokes the mix of Jewish, Muslim and Christian cultures of medieval Castile. Wander through ancient streets dominated by the stunning cathedral and the legendary Alcazar overlooking the River Tagus. The old town boasts buildings from almost all periods of Spanish history. Visit Santo Tome Church – where El Greco’s epic canvas ‘The Burial of the Count of Orgaz’ is displayed – and the former synagogue, whose interior is one of the best-preserved examples of Mudejar architecture in Castile.
Overnight in Toledo.

Day 3:
TOLEDO – TRUJILLO – CACERES (265 Km – 3 hrs)
Bid farewell to Toledo after breakfast at the hotel, heading for Trujillo in the region of Extremadura. Trujillo was the hometown of Francisco Pizarro, conqueror of the Inca Empire. Many of the town’s attractions owe their existence to the wealth plundered by him and his fellow conquistadors. Enjoy a walk through the old town, stroll its narrow cobbled alleys within the walls, see the Moorish castle as well as a number of historic palaces. Outside the walls, explore the vast open space of the elegant Plaza Mayor, which is dominated by the church of St Martin of Tours and where three of the town’s most important Renaissance ducal palaces can be found, including the Palace of the Conquest, built by the Pizarro family. Continue to Caceres for check-in at the hotel.
Overnight in Caceres.

Day 4:
CACERES – MERIDA – CACERES (150 Km – 2 hrs)
Explore the historic core of Caceres after breakfast at the hotel. Not to be outdone by its provincial neighbour, the medieval walled old town of Caceres is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, packed with fortified homes, Renaissance palaces and historic churches. The walled area is compact and there are two main clusters of monuments. In the Santa Maria-Golfines area can be found the Renaissance Toledo-Moctezuma Palace as well as the Co-cathedral of St Mary. The area around the Plaza de las Veletas-Plaza San Mateo is dominated by the 15th century Cigüeñas Palace. Drive along the southern stretch of the ancient Silver Way to Merida, which was one of the Roman capitals of Spain. With a Roman bridge and a theatre that are both still in use, the classical heritage of Merida is breathtaking. See the ruins of the adjacent amphitheatre and the columns of the Temple of Diana in the former Forum, before returning to Caceres.
Overnight in Caceres.

Day 5:
CACERES – PLASENCIA – JARANDILLA DE LA VERA (130 Km – 2 hrs)
Depart Caceres after breakfast at the hotel, heading north along the Silver Way to Plasencia on the north bank of the River Jerte. Enjoy a walk in the magnificent medieval old town, which was founded as a fortified Castilian city following its conquest from the Moors in the late 12th century – the walls built back then still surround virtually all of the old town. Explore the bustling Plaza Mayor, admiring historic structures such as the Mirabel Palace. See also the New Cathedral, with its plateresque façade, the Romanesque Old Cathedral, as well as the aqueduct. Continue to the rebuilt Yuste Monastery, which is where Emperor Charles V spent his final years and died.
Overnight in Jarandilla de la Vera.

Day 6:
JARANDILLA DE LA VERA – MADRID (220 Km – 2.5 hrs)
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel before leaving towards Madrid. Then, take the opportunity to visit and enjoy this wonderful city again.
Overnight in Madrid.

Day 7:
DEPART MADRID
Bid farewell to Madrid after a tasty breakfast at the hotel, driving towards the rental car office to return the vehicle. The rent-a-car shuttle service will transfer you to the terminal to catch your departure flight back home.
Breakfast included.

Price includes

ACCOMMODATION:
- 6 nights accommodation
MEALS:
- 6 breakfasts
TRANSPORTATION:
- Transportation for the departure transfer on a shared basis, from the car rental company offices to Madrid Airport.
CAR HIRE:
- Applicable local taxes (VAT)
- Unlimited mileage
- Emergency Contact service
- Replacement car in case of accident
- Full-Full petrol rate
- All-inclusive insurance: Wheel and windscreen (CGT), Road assistance 24 hour telephone service, Vehicle theft (TP); Personal accident insurance (P.A.I)

Price does not include

- Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, laundry, drinks and meals not stated explicitly in the program
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned in the included section
- National or International flights
- All types of insurance (except mentioned rent-a-car insurance)
- Entry visas to Spain and Gibraltar (if applicable)
- Entrance tickets to any venue, museum or activity.

NOT INCLUDED IN CAR HIRE:
- Damage to a third party or to the hire vehicle due to negligence or inappropriate driving
- Loss or damage to aerials, jack, safety triangles and vests, windscreen wipers, petrol cap, luggage covers, or any other fixed or mobile component of the vehicle
- Damage to the engine through negligence
- Theft of the vehicle with keys left in the ignition
- Damage caused to the vehicle or to persons through driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Fines due to breaking traffic laws and regulations during the hire period are the responsibility of the driver of the vehicle. In the event of a fine being received, there will be an administration charge
- If the car is left outside of rent a car designated area on drop off, customers will be responsible for any costs generated and for any damage to the vehicle due to it being parked outside of the Rent a Car installations
- Each additional driver fee
- Any extra equipment (GPS, baby seat, etc)
- No insurance cover in Gibraltar.

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 NH Ventas or similarMadrid   Madrid - Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport (MAD)
2 Alfonso VI or similarToledo
3 Parador Caceres or similarCaceres
4 Parador Caceres or similarCaceres
5 Parador Jarandilla de la Vera or similarJarandilla de la Vera
6 NH Ventas or similarMadrid
7   Madrid - Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport (MAD)

Accommodations provided in each place

PlaceCar Rental BCar Rental D
MadridNH Ventas or similar
ToledoAlfonso VI or similar
CaceresParador Caceres or similar
Jarandilla de la VeraParador Jarandilla de la Vera or similar