{"id":6502,"date":"2019-01-07T13:21:54","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T11:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/descubriendomadrid.com\/paneldecontrol\/excursiones-alrededor-de-madrid\/"},"modified":"2019-02-05T18:03:01","modified_gmt":"2019-02-05T16:03:01","slug":"tours-outside-madrid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/descubriendomadrid.com\/en\/tours-outside-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"TOURS OUTSIDE MADRID"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; parallax_image=&#8221;5679&#8243; parallax_speed_bg=&#8221;&#8221; content_text_aligment=&#8221;&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1544466292410{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; content_text_aligment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">TOURS OUTSIDE MADRID<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#005892&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; content_text_aligment=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Toledo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>City and museum<\/strong>, located at the top of a granitic hill, surrounded by the Tagus River. A historical city where Romans, Visigoths, Arabs and Christians left their mark. Considered as \u201cthe capital of the three cultures\u201d during the medieval period <em>(Jews, Muslims and Christians)<\/em>, it has now become also the capital of the Spanish Empire during Charles V\u2019s reign in the 16th century. One of the most important Spanish painters, <strong>El Greco<\/strong>, lived here. You can appreciate his work in different museums. You can also visit old synagogues such as <strong>Santa Maria la Blanca<\/strong>, the <strong>Cristo de la Luz Mosque, the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes<\/strong>, and the most important monument, The <strong>Cathedral of Santa Maria<\/strong>, known as the treasure of all the Spanish Cathedrals, due to the richness of the treasure it keeps inside. Toledo has also been considered a <strong>National Heritage City since 1985<\/strong>. In the case you spend more than one day in Madrid, an excursion to Toledo is a must.<br \/>\nIt is 70 kms away from Madrid. <em>(For this visit we suggest to choose a one full day excursion.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_images_carousel images=&#8221;6162,6165,6509,6168,6512,6802&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; autoplay=&#8221;yes&#8221; wrap=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; content_text_aligment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1544465575071{padding-top: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; content_text_aligment=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Real Monasterio de\u00a0San Lorenzo de El Escorial<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Pantheon and residence of many Spanish kings<\/strong>, this amazing monument of the 16th century was commissioned by King Philip II and is the first construction in Europe under the concept \u201cpalace-monastery\u201d. Its architects, were Juan Bautista de Toledo, and his disciple, Juan de Herrera. The latter created a special type of architectonic style, called \u201cHerreriano\u201d, very appreciated in the construction during the 17th century. You will visit its <strong>amazing library, the basilica, the king\u2019s quarters<\/strong>, and over all \u201c<strong>the Kings\u2019s Pantheon<\/strong>, main reason for construction of this monastery. This visit is a \u201cmust\u201d in case you are staying in Madrid more than one day. Located 60 Kms away from Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_images_carousel images=&#8221;6183,6186,6189,6820,6817&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; autoplay=&#8221;yes&#8221; wrap=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; content_text_aligment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1544465583964{padding-top: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; content_text_aligment=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Aranjuez Palace<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>This palace was built for leisure<\/strong>, for the kings during long spring seasons. Situated at the banks of the Tagus River, it is a privileged place, surrounded by beautiful gardens, similar to the French gardens style of the 18th century, splashed by fountains and sculptures. So beautiful are its gardens that in the year 1938, musician, Rodrigo composed his famous adagio \u201cEl Concierto the Aranjuez\u201d. We will visit the rooms, <strong>studies, kings\u2019s bedrooms<\/strong>, its original \u201c<strong>smoking room<\/strong>\u201d as well as its beautiful <strong>porcelain room<\/strong>. We will tell you about all the events and gossips that took place in this royal residence. Located 50 Kms away from Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_images_carousel images=&#8221;6193,6515&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; autoplay=&#8221;yes&#8221; wrap=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; content_text_aligment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1544465583964{padding-top: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; content_text_aligment=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Alcal\u00e1 de Henares<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>World Heritage city<\/strong>, city of knowledge, cradle of the greatest Spanish writer, <strong>Miguel de Cervantes<\/strong>, author of the universal novel \u201c<strong>Don Quixote de la Mancha<\/strong>\u201d. In the year 1499 Cardinal Cisneros founded the university, its Colegio Mayor and Colegio Menor, and making it the model university city of Europe. History and wisdom are present in its streets, in the Christian, Jewish and Muslim quarters. You can will visit the <strong>University of Alcala, the natal house of Cervantes and the Cathedral<\/strong>. Located 30 kms away from Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_images_carousel images=&#8221;6203,6519,6841,6838,6835&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; autoplay=&#8221;yes&#8221; wrap=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; content_text_aligment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1544465583964{padding-top: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; content_text_aligment=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Segovia<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Saying Segovia makes always bring you to think of its <strong>Roman aqueduct<\/strong>. Amazing construction from the 2nd century, with 167 arcs, more than 20,000 granite stones, joint just by balance of power &#8211; without cement. While walking the city, you will visit and live its history, its customs, its singular <strong>Segoviana architecture<\/strong>, as well as the <strong>Cathedral of Segovia<\/strong>, last gothic cathedral built in Spain in the 17thcentury. Lastly, the other Segovian symbol: <strong>El Alcazar, a fortress and palace<\/strong>, is the preferred residence of the Castilian kings.<br \/>\nIf you have some free time and wish to have lunch in the city, we recommend to try the most typical and popular dish: \u201c<strong>Roasted suckling pig<\/strong>\u201d.<br \/>\nSegovia is located 96 kms away from Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_images_carousel images=&#8221;6173,6176,6179,6850,6847&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; autoplay=&#8221;yes&#8221; wrap=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; content_text_aligment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1544465583964{padding-top: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; content_text_aligment=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Prices of our visits from\/to Madrid, up to 6 persons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>HALF DAY<\/strong> <em>(5 hours)<\/em>:<\/p>\n<p>Working days<strong> 185,00\u20ac.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Weekend and holidays <strong>210,00\u20ac.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FULL DAY<\/strong> <em>(8 hours)<\/em>:<\/p>\n<p>Working days<strong> 245,00\u20ac.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Weekend and holidays <strong>270,00\u20ac.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hora extra: <strong>25,00\u20ac<\/strong> d\u00edas laborables y <strong>30,00\u20ac<\/strong> fines de semana y festivos.<\/p>\n<p><em>Extra hour: 25,00\u20ac working days and 30,00\u20ac weekends and holidays.<br \/>\nFrom 6 persons or more, under request.<br \/>\nNot included: Entry tickets to monuments and transportation.<br \/>\nSome monuments need to be booked in advance. 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