Book a day trip from Madrid to Ávila and Segovia, two of the most famous cities in Castile and León. You'll admire incredible medieval murals and one of the most famous Roman aqueducts in the world.
Segovia & Ávila Day Trip
We'll meet at the meeting point in Madrid and leave the Spanish capital, heading north to reach Castile. Both Segovia and Ávila, declared World Heritage Sites, offer a journey through time from the Roman period to the splendor of the Middle Ages.
Once we arrive in Segovia, we'll see the majestic Roman aqueduct, which measures 10 mi (16 km) long and has withstood the test of time for over 2000 years. You can stroll through the streets of the old Jewish quarter and see the Segovia Cathedral, known as the "Dama de las Catedrales Españolas"(Lady of the Spanish Cathedrals).
You'll see the Alcázar of Segovia, a castle where the different kings and queens of Castile lived. Did you know it's said that Walt Disney was inspired by the fortress to create Snow White's castle?
Ávila, the birthplace of Saint Teresa of Ávila, houses the oldest and most complete city walls in Spain.
We'll stroll around Ávila's old town and discover its Gothic palaces, Romanesque churches, and its stunning fortified cathedral. Depending on the option you choose, you can walk around the cathedral's walls or visit churches like the Basílica de San Vicente or the Convento de Santa Teresa.
Finally, after about 9 hours filled with culture and architecture, we'll start our journey back to Madrid.
Tour Highlights
Please note that this itinerary applies specifically to the options with admission to the Ávila Walls and the Alcázar of Segovia (with and without lunch):
- Departure from Madrid
- Segovia Aqueduct
- Casa de los Picos
- Plaza Mayor de Segovia
- Segovia Cathedral
- Alcázar of Segovia
- Transfer to Ávila
- Ávila Cathedral
- Ávila Walls
- Plaza Mercado Chico
- Convent of Santa Teresa de Jesús
- Ávila viewpoint
- Return to Madrid
Tour Options
When booking, depending on availability, you can choose from the following options. The itinerary will be adapted depending on your choice:
- Tour without admission tickets: a 1-hour guided tour of each city, with the rest of the time free to explore at your own pace.
- Tour with Ávila Walls admission: includes transport and a ticket to climb the famous Ávila Walls.
- Tour with Ávila Walls and Alcázar of Segovia admission: includes a guided tour of both cities and admission to the Ávila Walls and the Alcázar of Segovia.
- Tour with Ávila Walls and Alcázar of Segovia admission + lunch: includes the full guided itinerary with the above admission tickets, plus a traditional lunch in Segovia. The menu consists of judiones de La Granja, roast suckling pig, Segovian ponche cake with vanilla shortbread, bread, water, and wine.
- Tour with all admission tickets: the most complete option. Includes a guide in both cities and skip-the-line admission to Segovia Cathedral and the Alcázar of Segovia
Itinerary Order
Please note that, for organizational reasons, the visits described in the itinerary may vary.
