Segovia & Ávila Day Trip

Embark on a full-day excursion from Madrid to Ávila and Segovia, two remarkable cities renowned for their stunning architectural heritage, encompassing majestic city walls, Gothic palaces, castles, cathedrals, and the world’s most famous Roman aqueduct.

Day Trip to Segovia & Ávila

Our journey commences at the designated meeting point in the heart of Madrid, where we will venture northward towards our first destination: the enchanting city of Segovia.

Upon arrival in Segovia, participants who opted for the lunch package will savor a traditional meal. For those who did not select this option, you will have 1.5 hours of leisure time to explore, relax, and admire the highly acclaimed Roman aqueduct, extending an impressive 16 kilometers (10 miles).

Afterward, we will reconvene in front of the Segovia Cathedral to appreciate the grand exterior of this magnificent structure, often referred to as the “Lady of the Spanish Cathedrals.” Our exploration continues as we wander through the historic Jewish quarter, leading us to one of Spain's most striking castles, the Alcázar of Segovia. Here, a guided tour will take you through various chambers once inhabited by the illustrious monarchs of Castile. Following our visit to the Alcázar, we will set off towards Ávila.

In Ávila, the birthplace of Saint Teresa of Ávila, we will encounter the oldest and most intact city walls in Spain, constructed between the 11th and 14th centuries. Throughout our tour, we will observe the 90 defensive turrets and 2,500 meters (8,202 ft) of fortifications encircling the historic center, which houses numerous monuments, including Gothic palaces, Romanesque churches, and a 12th-century fortified cathedral, which we will admire from the outside.

Our excursion will culminate with our return journey to Madrid, where we anticipate arriving after approximately 9 hours.

Tour Options

Depending on your choice at the time of booking, the following options are available:

Tour with access to the Walls of Ávila: This choice excludes a guide in both Segovia and Ávila, allowing for independent exploration.Tour with access to the Walls of Ávila and the Alcazar of Segovia: This package includes a guide for both Segovia and Ávila.Tour with lunch and access to the Walls and the Alcazar of Segovia: This option provides a guided experience in Segovia and Ávila, with a traditional lunch featuring local delicacies such as beans from La Granja, roast suckling pig, and Segovian punch cake with vanilla butter, along with bread, water, and wine. The lunch break is estimated to last 1 hour.

If you select the 11 am tour, you will receive entrance tickets to the Walls of Ávila and the Alcázar of Segovia, although lunch will not be included.

Itinerary Notes

Be advised that, for logistical reasons, the sequence of visits may vary, and the order of activities could be reversed.