From Madrid: Full-Day Avila & Segovia Tour _OTA

Explore 2 historic cities of Spain by luxury bus tour to Avila and Segovia of the Castille and Leon. Located approximately 70 miles (110 kilometers) northwest of the Spanish capital,

Then journey to Avila is completely encircled by 11th-century walls. Upon arrival in Avila, you will learn about Saint Teresa of Jesus, a great mystic woman of the Roman Catholic Church and also see some of the city. Avila has the most ancient and completely fortified complex in Spain. Its 8,200-foot-long wall (about 2,500 meters) and 90 fortified towers surround the old city, which houses a great part of its monumental treasures, including a large number of Romanesque-style churches, Gothic palaces and a fortified cathedral from the 12th-century. Experience the spirituality that led Saint Teresa to found a small convent of Carmelites where the mystic Saint John of the Cross conducted

Travel to Segovia by a comfortable bus and get dropped off at the impressive aqueduct on arrival. Admire one of the best remaining examples of Roman engineering, built over 2,000 years ago to transport water to the city. Go to the visitor centre to see a model of Segovia and watch a presentation to help you decide what monuments you want to visit. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, the buildings of the “Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct” include Romanesque churches and the unusual fortress of the Alcázar