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Avila and Salamanca History Tour from Madrid

4.5(75 reviews)Madrid, Spain
10hDurationPortuguese, Mandarin, English, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupModerateLevel

About this experience

On this tour, you will visit Avila and Salamanca, traveling in a small group of up to 8 people. The experience focuses on personal interactions and exploration without the distractions of large crowds or audio guides. In Salamanca, you will view the majestic cathedral and explore the vibrant streets filled with university life, home to the oldest university in Europe. In Avila, you will see the impressive medieval walls and enter the Convent of Santa Teresa de Jesus, known for its spirituality and historical significance. This tour allows for a deeper understanding of these unique cities and their rich histories.

Itinerary

1

Salamanca

Arrival in Salamanca - 10 : 45

2

Ciudad Vieja de Salamanca

Walking tour: We will tour the interior of the ancient city of Salamanca

3

Cielo de Salamanca

We will visit the Sky of Salamanca, an impressive mural painting located in the minor schools of the University of Salamanca. This mural, made by Fernando Gallego in the 15th century, represents a vision of the firmament with constellations, shows us signs of the zodiac and mythological figures. Its Gothic style and astronomical precision reflect the scientific knowledge of the time. Although it originally covered the entire vault, only part of it remains today. The intense colors and expressiveness of the figures captivate the viewer. It is considered a jewel of Renaissance art and science. The mural evokes the union between celestial knowledge and human knowledge. Visiting it is like traveling to the universe from the heart of Salamanca.

4

Ciudad Vieja de Salamanca

We will tour the city for lunch, pause at a local restaurant where we will enjoy typical dishes such as hornazo, chanfaina or grilled meats.

5

Avila

Arrival in Avila - 3:30 pm

6

Casco Historico de Avila

We will tour the city of Avila where we will know its medieval walls, not for something it is the best preserved fortification in the world. Throughout the tour, we will discover the history of Ávila and its heritage value.

7

Convento de Santa Teresa

They will visit the Convent of Santa Teresa, built on the saint's birthplace. A place full of spirituality, with Baroque church, locket and memories of her life, inviting you to discover Teresa’s deep footprint in Avila.

What's included / not included

Entrance Convent Santa Teresa de AvilaCathedral entrance of SalamancaBottled waterAir conditioned vehicleEntrance university of SalamancaCoffee and tea
TipLunchPick-up from the hotel

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Important note: we only serve alcoholic beverages to travelers over 21 years of age. Guests under 21 years of age will be served non-alcoholic beverages.

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