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under the reign of Alfonso IX. site for its popular mountain architecture, others.
Within its great artistic heritage include the medieval wall that surrounds it and The Cathedral of Santa Maria de
the Cathedral, the best example of the Park of El Bosque, one of the few Ierusalem, the Cauliana Monastery and
French Gothic in the country; the examples of Italian Renaissance style the Arab Alcazaba; the Palaces of Vera-
Basilica of San Isidoro, considered gardens preserved in Spain, built in the Mendoza and Corbo, the Real Edificio
the Sistine Chapel of Romanesque 16th century by the Dukes of Béjar. It de la Carniceria and the Co-cathedral
art; the Monastery of San Marcos, the served then as a recreational villa and its of Santa Maria or the Basilica of Santa
first example of Plateresque art and decorative elements (such as the pond, Eulalia, complete the historic center of
Spanish Renaissance; the Palaces of Los the statues, the palace and the kiosk) the city.
Guzmanes and the Counts of Luna; the were remodeled in the 19th century. Afterwards, we will depart to Zafra, one
Church of the Market; the Church of Palat Marked by the Silver Route, Plasencia of the main cattle breeding points of the
del Rey or the Casa Botines, from the was founded by King Alfonso VIII of region and Spain in general. Border of the
modernist architect Antoni Gaudi, all of Castile in 1186 as a strategic military Taifa kingdoms of Seville and Badajoz, it
them declared of Cultural Interest. Free point. It offers a historical-monumental was reconquered twice, passing into the
afternoon to finish discovering the city on ensemble declared of cultural interest in hands of Gomes I Suarez de Figueroa in
our own. which the Cathedral of Santa Maria, the 1394. From here, his descendants made
Carvajal-Giron Palace and the Mirabel it the epicenter of the Lordship of Feria,
DAY 6 LEON - ASTORGA - ZAMORA Palace are the main monuments. building the walls and the Alcazar. We
Departure to Astorga, an ancient Roman Two cathedrals (the Old one from the continue to Seville, last stop of the Silver
military camp from the end of the 1st 13th – 14th centuries and the New one Route.
century BC and converted into one of the from the end of the 15thcentury), the Arrival and accommodation.
oldest dioceses in the country. It was one walls with 7 entrance gates, several civil
of the most important communication palaces and 4 medieval hospitals round DAY 12 SEVILLE
hubs in the northern region, with a strong off the cultural offer of the city. After this Today we will enjoy a discovering tour
industrial and commercial development visit we continue the circuit to Cáceres. of the capital of Andalusia. Its extensive
and driven by the Camino de Santiago. Arrival and accommodation. history, from the Romans to the present,
We will wonder its historical-artistic has left an important cultural legacy in its
heritage, headed by the Episcopal DAY 10 CÁCERES - TRUJILLO heritage, being able to join various styles
Palace, the Cathedral, the Town Hall and - GUADALUPE - MÉRIDA such as Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance
the Roman ruins, of which we can still In the morning we will join for a and Baroque, among others.
see the Baths, the remains of the forum panoramic tour of Cáceres, declared a The main sightseeing of the city, included
and the ergastula (vaulted construction). UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986 for in the list of UNESCO World Heritage
After some free time to enjoy the city we being one of the most complete medieval Sites, are the Cathedral, the Giralda, the
will continue our trip to Zamora, where and Renaissance urban complexes in the Alcazar and the Archive of the Indies.
we will stay for overnight. world. We will wonder the Co-cathedral The Cathedral of Seville is the largest
of Santa Maria, the Palacio de las Veletas, Gothic cathedral in the world, whose
DAY 7 ZAMORA - SALAMANCA the palaces of the Golfines, the Casa del construction began in 1433 under
In the morning we will enjoy a visit Sol, the Torre de Bujaco and the Arco de the canons of the Gothic style. By the
of Zamora, in whose old town we la Estrella. end of its construction, elements of
will admire the set of Romanesque We continue our journey to Trujillo, Renaissance, Baroque, academic and
buildings consisting of 23 temples and founded as a Roman settlement and neo-Gothic style had been added to
14 churches; the cathedral with dome developing to a medieval city, but most the building. The most famous part of
decorated with scales, the castle, walls well-known as the cradle of conquerors, the building is, without doubt, the bell
and a set of 19 modernist buildings, such as Francisco Pizarro and Francisco tower, popularly known as La Giralda. Its
the most extensive in the interior of the de Orellana, the latter discoverer of the construction began in the 12th century as
country. In the afternoon, we depart to Amazon River. an Almohad minaret of the old mosque,
Salamanca. Arrival and accommodation. Its historical heritage includes the Castle, becoming a Catholic bell tower in later
an ancient Arab fortress, the 13th century centuries.
DAY 8 SALAMANCA Church of Santa Maria la Mayor and the We continue the visit to the Alcazar, the
Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a palaces of the Plaza Mayor. To these are oldest active royal palace in Europe; the
visit to one of the most emblematic cities added its exquisite gastronomy and its Archivo de Indias, the Plaza de España,
in Spain, home to the oldest university natural environment. We leave Trujillo Torre del Oro and the Palacio de las
in the country founded in 1218 by and approach Guadalupe to admire its Dueñas - property of the House of Alba-,
Alfonso IX of León and one of the most splendid Monastery of Santa Maria de among other monuments. Rest of the day
prestigious educative centers in Europe Guadalupe, from the 13th century and at leisure and overnight.
during the Middle Ages. whose interior shows Gothic, Mudejar,
The historic center is part of the UNESCO Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical DAY 13 SEVILLE
World Heritage Site since 1988, with styles. We continue to Merida, capital of After breakfast at the hotel and at the
highlights as the two cathedrals - the Old the region of Extremadura. Arrival and agreed time, transfer to the airport.
and the New -, the Casa de las Conchas, accommodation.
the Plaza Mayor, the convent of San Package includes:
Esteban and the Escuelas Mayores. Rest DAY 11 MÉRIDA - ZAFRA - SEVILLE • 12 nights accommodation including
of the day at leisure. Founded as a Roman colony in 25 buffet breakfast
BC by Emperor Octavian Augustus, it • Porterage service at the hotels
DAY 9 SALAMANCA - BÉJAR was declared a World Heritage Site by • Transfers upon arrival and departure
- PLASENCIA - CÁCERES UNESCO for its splendid archaeological • English speaking tour director
Today we continue our tour to site, mainly for the monuments of the • Deluxe coach
Extremadura passing through the towns Roman period, such as the Theater, the • Visits with licensed guides
of Béjar and Plasencia. Amphitheater, the circus, the bridges over • Entrances as per the program
The historic center of Béjar, a medieval the Guadiana and Albarregas Rivers, the • A surprise invitation to a concert,
village, was declared a historic-artistic aqueduct and the Arch of Trajan, among cultural event or excursion
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