one-day tour of Toledo, Spain

Day 1 Madrid-Toledo-Madrid Note:1 person can apply, English/Spanish speaking group, need to confirm again Tour Overview Please check in at our office in central Madrid 15 minutes before the start of your tour. Leave the city for Toledo on our air-conditioned bus. On the way to the city, you can relax and enjoy the view. Join a local guide on a walking tour of the historic city of Toledo, a World Heritage site since 1986. Once the capital of Spain, it is a perfect combination of Arab, Jewish and Christian cultures. Learn about its fantastic heritage and see how the coexistence of cultures over the centuries has influenced its current architecture. Walk around the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes and admire the courtyard cloisters and the royal coat of arms. Admire the building sponsored by Queen Elizabeth of Castile, which became the Royal Mausoleum and is the most important building built by the Catholic monarchs. After the visit, we will walk to the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca. Originally built as a synagogue, it was requisitioned and became a church 211 years after its opening. Today, you will visit a marvelous museum in Mudéjar (Arab) style. Admire El Greco's world-famous painting "The Burial of the Count of Orgaz" in the Church of Sant Tome. Did you know that El Greco himself also lived in this beautiful city? Then, visit the ancient Mosque "Cristo de la Luz". If you have the option of adding the special lunch, you can choose to include a delicious snack menu where you can taste famous dishes from the local Food and Beverages. If you do not choose to pay for lunch at your own expense, you will have about an hour and a half of free time to enjoy lunch on your own. Afterwards, meet guide again to visit the Cathedral of Toledo. The Cathedral of Toledo is considered one of the most important Gothic cathedrals in Spain. Admire the stained glass windows that decorate the nave and learn about the history of this great monument. Admire more than a dozen paintings by El Greco and stroll around the place with the explanations of guide. After the visit we will return to Madrid by bus. Location D1 Madrid Boarding time: 08:30 Boarding location: Calle de San Nicolas, 15, 28013 Madrid The location of the group is for reference only, the actual arrangement is subject to the guide D1 Madrid all-day *Meet at the meeting point fifteen minutes before departure. No refund will be given if you fail to arrive at the meeting point within the specified time. Note: The times marked on this page are for reference only. The actual arrival time may be delayed due to various force majeure reasons such as weather, traffic jams, traffic accidents, festivals, riots and strikes, etc. Please forgive us. If you have subsequent travel arrangements and need to take other means of transportation to other cities, we strongly recommend that you reserve at least 3 hours of free time to avoid inconvenience caused by travel delays. Our company is not responsible for any losses caused by your self-arranged travel due to your failure to reserve enough free time. Please understand. [Puerta del Sol, Toledo] Built in the late 14th century, a circular decoration with sun and moon patterns was added to the horseshoe-shaped arch in the 16th century, so it was called the Puerta del Sol y de la Luna. Under the sun and moon pattern is a carving of the seventh-century Archbishop of Toledo, San Ildefonso de Toledo (607-667), receiving the cross from the Virgin Mary. This is also what we have seen many times in the Cathedral. Obviously, this event has extraordinary significance for Toledo. [St. Martin Bridge] Built in the 13th century, the bridge has two Gothic-style defense towers. The Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes Católicos is also a Gothic masterpiece by Juan Guas, who built it under the orders of the Catholic Kings (los Reyes Católicos). The outstanding features of this monastery are the ornate carvings and the superb carving art on the cloisters. [Royal Monastery of San Juan] The Royal Monastery of San Juan, also known as the Royal Monastery of Saint John, is a historic Franciscan monastery in Toledo, Spain. Dedicated to Saint John, it was built in 1477 by King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile to celebrate the birth of their son, Prince Juan, and their victory over the forces of King Alfonso V of Portugal in the decisive Battle of Toro in 1476, paving the way for the union of the two countries.[1] The monastery was completed in 1504. Toledo was chosen because the city is located in the geographical center of Spain and is the former capital of the Visigothic Kingdom. Meals breakfast: Self-provided Lunch: Self-provided Dinner: Self-provided stay Self-care Fee Description Tapas lunch menu Roasted peppers and white tuna fatty loin Russian salad Bite of Spanish omelette Spanish broken eggs with ham Cazuelita de Carcamusas (typical Spanish dish from Toledo). One drink (water, glass of wine, half pint of beer, soft drink) inclusions Of 1) Free WIFI and air-conditioned bus transportation 2) Professional English/Spanish-speaking guide and local Guide 3) Audio guide 4) Attraction Admission Ticket: Church of St. Thomas, Church of Santa Maria the White, Royal Monastery of St. John, Toledo Cathedral, Mosque of Christ the Radiant Fee does not include 1) Lunch is optional 2) Drinks and meals consumed during the trip 3) Hotel transfer service 4) Gratuities for guide , drivers and other service personnel 5) Additional expenses caused by force majeure such as traffic delays, strikes, weather, aircraft or machine failures, flight cancellations or time changes 6) All personal expenses and any expenses not mentioned in the inclusions