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Tour from Madrid to Cuenca and the Enchanted City

4.6(206 reviews)Madrid, Spain
11h30DurationEnglish, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

This 11-hour tour takes you from the center of Madrid to Cuenca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Enchanted City, a natural site of national interest. You will visit Ventano del Diablo, a canyon shaped by the River Júcar, and enjoy panoramic views of the Hoz del Huécar beneath the hanging city of Cuenca. The tour is organized by a local agency in Cuenca. It is suitable for those interested in nature and heritage, but may not be ideal for travelers seeking urban experiences. Note that it involves a full day of travel.

Itinerary

1

Ventano del Diablo

El Ventano del Diablo is a natural viewpoint over the Júcar River. Here we will hear mysterious legends and we will be able to contemplate the Vulture Buzzard

2

Ciudad Encantada

The Enchanted City is a natural place that was declared in 1929 as Natural Site of National Interest. It is currently included within the limits of the Natural Park of the Serrania de Cuenca (PNSC), within the zones of priority protection for its exceptional geomorphological value, of international relevance

3

Cuenca

We will arrive at this World Heritage city around 2:00 p.m. to have lunch and then take a walk through its old town

4

Mirador Barrio del Castillo

From this point we will start the guided walking tour of the medieval town of Cuenca

5

Arco de Bezudo

We will cross this access door to the Medieval Quarter when we begin our walk through the city

6

Catedral De Cuenca

When passing through the Plaza Mayor, we will enjoy its facade with the explanations of our guide

7

Casas Colgadas

We will delight ourselves with this emblematic construction, contemplating it from the Bridge of San Pablo

8

San Pablo Bridge

We will cross over the Huécar River to take the best photo of Cuenca from this picturesque place

9

Convento de San Pablo

We will arrive at your door and from there we will contemplate the beauty of the Hoz del Río Huécar

10

Plaza Mayor de Cuenca

We will make a stop to comment on the facade of the Cathedral, and we will return to it at the end of the tour for a small tasting of typical products

What's included / not included

Enchanted City National Park Admission TicketProfessional guideAir conditioned vehicle
GratuitiesLunch

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant meals not included
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour is carried out simultaneously in Spanish and English

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