Salamanca and Avila Tour from Madrid
Duration
11 hours
Cancellation
Non-refundable
Ticket type
Mobile ticket
Confirmation
Instant
What's included
What's included
Not included
What to expect
Meet at Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, Madrid
7:30 AM startMake your own way to the meeting point at the corner of Alcalá and Julio Camba Streets, by the Metro Ventas exit, for a 7:30 AM departure.
Arrive in Salamanca
Travel west from Madrid into the Castile and León region and arrive in the golden-stone city of Salamanca.
University of Salamanca & Cielo de Salamanca
Explore one of Europe's oldest universities with your guide, and view the extraordinary 15th-century astronomical ceiling mural inside.
Free time at Plaza Mayor
Enjoy unstructured time in Salamanca's magnificent central square — a good moment to have lunch at your own expense and wander at your own pace.
Travel to Ávila
Board the coach and head to the walled city of Ávila, one of the best-preserved medieval fortifications in the world.
Ávila's medieval city — walls, cathedral and basilica
Walk the ancient alleyways and admire the Romanesque-Gothic cathedral and the Basilica de San Vicente, two of the city's defining landmarks.
Mirador de Los Cuatro Postes
Photo stopEnd the Ávila visit at this iconic viewpoint for a sweeping photograph of the entire walled city against the Castilian plateau.
Return to Madrid
Arrival ~6:30 PMTravel back to Madrid, arriving at the original meeting point at approximately 6:30 PM.
Meeting point
Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, corner of Calle de Alcalá and Julio Camba, Madrid, Spain
Meet at the Metro Ventas exit (Line 2 and Line 5) at the corner of Alcalá and Julio Camba Streets, beside the bullring. Arrive a few minutes before 7:30 AM. Your mobile ticket is all you need — no printing required.
What to bring
- Mobile ticket or printed confirmation
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water and sun protection for warmer months
- Cash or card for lunch and any personal purchases