Madrid, Salamanca, and Toledo

• Breakfast

Rise and shine! Recharge with a delightful breakfast, then embark on your half-day tour of Madrid! Explore the city's highlights and complete your tour with a special guided visit to the Royal Palace.

The rest of the day is yours! Consider a stroll through Retiro Park, or a visit to Madrid's renowned art museums, such as the Prado, the Reina Sofia, or the Thyssen-Bornemisza. 

Madrid City Tour & Royal Palace - Half Day Tour

This comprehensive city tour will showcase some of the city's most popular and interesting sites! Stops include Plaza de Oriente, Plaza de Espana, Mayor Street, Plaza de la Villa and Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Neptuno, Atocha, Puerta de Alcala y Calle Alcala, the memorial Retiro Park, the Bullring, Santiago Bernabeu Football Stadium and Plaza Colon, where you’ll see grand avenues that lead to the four towers that have given a new look to Madrid’s skyline.

After your panoramic visit of the city of Madrid, you’ll be taken on a guided tour of the majestic Royal Palace, a beautiful exponent of the 18th century, and one of the best preserved palaces in all of Europe.

• Breakfast
• Stay Included

After breakfast, wave goodbye to Madrid and head on your merry way! As you journey toward stunning Salamanca, you may want to make a couple of noteworthy stops. Consider visits to the beautiful cities of Segovia and Avila - they're both on the way!

Once you arrive in Salamanca, settle into your accommodation and enjoy free time to explore the city. 

• Breakfast

Enjoy a whole day exploring Salamanca at your own pace! Take in the beauty of the grand Plaza Mayor and visit the city's breathtaking cathedrals. You might want to check out Salamanca University, a stunning, historic university where Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, attended school!

• Breakfast
• Stay Included

Fuel up with breakfast and enjoy a morning at leisure. If there's a site you missed yesterday, this morning is a perfect time to complete your sightseeing checklist. 

Next, check-out of your hotel and take a scenic drive down to Toledo! Check-in to your final accommodation and settle in. When you're ready to explore, grab your camera and hit the streets of Old Toledo! Discover beauty around every corner of Casco Historico and Judaria, where you'll find a charming maze of narrow lanes, quiet courtyards, and artisan shops that will make you feel like you've stepped into the Middle Ages

• Breakfast

Holy Toledo! Enjoy a pleasant breakfast, then discover the magic of this culture-packed city. Be sure to visit Toledo Cathedral, one of the most impressive, iconic pieces of the city. Built in Gothic style with French influence, this cathedral still holds several masses each day. 

Other amazing sites to consider are The Alcázar and the Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes. Cross the medieval Puente de San Martín for beautiful views of the city!

• Madrid to New York
• Breakfast

Squeeze all your souvenirs into your suitcase and head for the airport. Once you arrive, turn in your rental car and find your departure gate. Spend your flight home replaying wonderful memories and dreaming about your next adventure!