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Excursions and activities
SEGOVIA
SEGOVIA
- The astonishing 1st century Roman Aqueduct.
- The Alcázar or medieval castle that inspired many fairy tales.
- The mysterious church of the Templars.
- Gastronomic tasting: lamb and suckling pig.
- World Heritage site by UNESCO.
MONASTERIO DEL ESCORIAL
MONASTERIO DEL ESCORIAL
- Formal and austere monument that shows power and religiosity.
- It is the Royal Pantheon of the Kings of Spain.
- Center of knowledge in modern Europe.
- World Heritage site by UNESCO.
MADRID
MADRID
- Some of the best museums in the world: Prado, Reina Sofía, Thyssen ...
- The original and well-preserved Royal Palace, the ancient and charming Egyptian temple of Debod, the busy Retiro Park and the famous Puerta del Sol.
- The best tapas, churros, sangría and paella.
- The vibrant nightlife and soccer games.
BARCELONA
BARCELONA
- The fantastic modernist architecture of Gaudí: Church of the Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló, Park Güell ...
- The artistic center of design and modernity (from Picasso to Tapies).
- The sparkling wine cellars (Cava).
- The lively Boquería market.
- The beach and the port of the Mediterranean.
TOLEDO
TOLEDO
- The monuments of cultural coexistence in the Middle Ages.
- The impressive treasures of the Gothic Cathedral.
- The masterpieces of the painter El Greco.
- A walking tour through the narrow and intricate streets of the medieval walled city.
- World Heritage site by UNESCO.
SEVILLA
SEVILLA
- The charming old Jewish quarter of Santa Cruz and the Arab palace and fortress.
- The Gothic Cathedral with the Arab courtyard and the bell tower where Columbus is buried.
- The Real Maestranza bullring.
- The old gypsy neighborhoods full of romance and myths of the Triana neighborhood.
- The picturesque Parque de María Luisa with its fountains and decorative tiles.
CÓRDOBA
CÓRDOBA
- The fascinating night visit to the Arab Mosque transformed into a Christian Cathedral.
- The magic of seeing a Spanish horse move with a bailaora.
- The adventure of living a trip through the water of the Arab Baths.
- The tasting of Andalusian food: gazpacho, wines, tapas.
- World Heritage site by UNESCO.
GRANADA
GRANADA
- The amazing visit to the Alhambra Palace with its anecdotes and secrets.
- The beautiful tones of the sunset from one of the palace’s viewpoints.
- The performances of flamenco artists.
- The incredible history of Spain made visible in just a glance.
- World Heritage site by UNESCO.
VALENCIA
VALENCIA
- The tasty and delicious original paella recipes, juicy oranges and horchata.
- Calatrava's space age architecture in the City of Arts and Sciences.
- The famous festival of Las Fallas seen through the figures saved from the fire.
- The lively neighborhood of the Old Silk Market (Lonja) and the Modern Food Market.