Private Tour to Toledo, Aranjuez & Alcala de Henares

Private Tour to Toledo, Aranjuez & Alcala de Henares

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Discover three cities in one day, Toledo, Alcaá de Henares and Aranjuez. Explore the most medieval side of Spain and discover important monuments for the history of the country.

Highlights

Walk around the historic Toledo, a UNESCO-listed city
Listen the history of the Alcázar and Cathedral of Toledo
Be admired by the Garden of the Prince, created by Carlos IV
Get to know the house where Cervantes lived and died
Visit the University of Alcalá de Henares, founded in 1499

Description

Our first stop will be Toledo, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The tour starts with a walk from Zocodover Square to the Cathedral, where on a nice walk, you will discover the history of this ancient city. You will get to know the Jewish quarter characterized by its narrow cobblestone streets and you will be able to visit the church of Santo Tomé and the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca. The next stop will be Aranjuez, where the Royal Site of Aranjuez is located. You will get an explanation of how this place was built and enriched by the kings of Spain. You will have also time on your own to enter the Palace if you decide so or walk around the beautiful gardens. Do not miss the Garden of the Prince, created by Carlos IV following the English and French fashion at the end of the century XVIII. After meeting the city, we will move to our next destination, Alcala de Henares. Once you arrive, the guide will guide you around the city center and explain the most important monuments and squares of this city where Cervantes, the writer of the famous book Don Quijote de la Mancha lived for many years. You will pass by the Square of 'Los Santos niños' where the Cathedral is and also, and you will have the chance to visit the University, founded by Cardinal Cisneros, minister of the Catholic Monarchs. Do not miss the Plaza Cervantes, the main square of Alcalá de Henares. Once the guided tour ends, you will have free time on your own to explore the city, visit any of the monuments, and have lunch. Do not miss the opportunity to take this historical ride around these famous cities!