8-day tour of Spain
Segovia – Salamanca – Hervás – Cáceres – Toledo
Your journey at a glance
- Your trip includes the following stops
- Segovia (1 night)
- Salamanca (2 nights)
- Hervás (2 nights)
- Cáceres (1 night)
- Toledo (1 night)
- Further highlights
- Madrid
- Avila
- Plasencia
Geotoura – Hotel concept
When we include a hotel in our programme, it is not only a high standard of quality that is important to us. We prefer typical local accommodation, often boutique hotels with a special ambience. They emphasise the character of an individual trip: Panoramic views, particularly lovely furnishings, a location in historic centres, no mass tourism and, of course, exceptionally friendly hosts – these are important criteria for us.
We divide our hotels into four separate Geotoura categories. Of course, you have the choice and can also combine the categories on one trip.
Boutique Hotels – Four categories
Encantador (“Charming”): Our most affordable option. Lovingly furnished rooms that offer everything the discerning traveller expects.
Especial (“Special”): Hotels with a special ambience – historic palaces, monasteries, haciendas or beach hotels with exceptional charm. Perfect for the classic cultural tour.
Extraordinario (“Extraordinary”): Luxurious hotels in excellent locations and with the highest level of comfort, often in centuries-old aristocratic palaces, old oil mills or haciendas.
Luna de Miel (“honeymoon”): For the honeymoon – span. Luna de miel – or if you want to treat yourself to something out of the ordinary …
Character of this travel idea
Experience culture
From the museum triangle to the Mercado de San Miguel and the magnificent El Escorial, Madrid shows off its rich heritage and cosmopolitan character. Hervás is a little smaller, but the town on the Ambroz river boasts a particularly well-preserved Jewish quarter. Climb up and down the narrow, often steep streets and let yourself be enchanted by the charm of the houses made of clay and timber.
Some of these houses have been here since the 13th century. In Salamanca, it is not only the historical buildings that will tell you one or two stories on this 8-day round trip through central Spain. At the end of the Puente Romano you will find a statue depicting a boy and an older man. It is a reminder of the novel hero Lazarus and the book “Lazarillo de Tormes”, which can almost be considered the mother of all picaresque novels.
In Toledo, you will then walk through a city that has been shaped by three cultures: Moors, Christians and Jews. The Alcázar still towers over the city today, and you can admire Santa María, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the country. The Jewish quarter not only tells of its former inhabitants. Here you can also follow the traces of El Greco in Toledo.
Experience nature
After a short drive from Cáceres in a rental car, you will discover a small village: Malpartida de Cáceres. The small town can proudly call itself a “European Stork Village”, an award that has only been given nine times in the whole of Europe.
You will encounter the red-legged storks in the village and surrounding area on a regular basis. Many a guest comes here especially to visit the storks. Lace up your hiking boots to visit the storks, and you will also discover several hermitages in the sometimes almost bizarre landscape.
Central Spain - hearty delicious
The cuisine of central Spain is hearty, meaty and extremely tasty. Stews such as cocido madrileño or pisto manchego and soups such as sopa de ajo are typical dishes and can be found on many menus. If you like garlic, you shouldn’t miss out on champiñones al ajillo – a classic of Castilian cuisine, as the bulb is produced here in large quantities, not only in white, but also in purple and, in the province of Cuenca itself, in black.
Not only is the world-famous Manchego cheese of high quality, but also the olive oil and the saffron grown here. The region’s wines are also better than their reputation, as a great deal has been invested in modernising the cellars and vineyards – with success. Other delicacies include the famous Serrano ham and, of course, the skilfully grilled and braised meat dishes. Meatless dishes, such as parillada de verdura or el asadillo, are also on the menu and with wild mushrooms and asparagus, the menu becomes a definitive culinary experience.
No sea in sight and you still have an appetite for fish? Then you should order bacalao al ajo arriero or tiznao manchego. For a sweet finish, you should look out for a tipsy sponge cake, bizcochos borrachos, honey cake from Cuenca, alajú, or bizcocho or torta de Alcázar.
If your round trip through central Spain takes you through Toledo, marzipan is a must, as this is where the country’s most famous producers are to be found. Is your round trip taking you to or through Extremadura? Then you have landed in a paradise of culinary specialities while passing through. Here you will not only find the Ibérico Bellota of the acorn-fed and grass-fed Pata Negra, but also a large number of dishes with river fish and flavoursome cheeses such as the Torta del Casar. Together with a good wine, they are perfect for a picnic in the countryside. The lamb, kid and game dishes, subtly flavoured with pimentón de la vera, will also make your mouth water.
The authentic Spain
Why can't I find any prices on geotoura.com?
We do not offer standardised packages. Your Geotoura trip is customised according to your wishes.
We make this possible thanks to our high level of expertise and in-depth knowledge of the country as well as our excellent network of partners. You can look forward to extraordinary experiences, charming boutique hotels and very special insider tips on site.
Geotoura stands for the perfect planning of your personalised dream trip. Your individual price will therefore only include what really enriches your holiday.
Compared to standard holidays, this price is competitive. You will usually receive the comprehensive holiday design within 24 hours on working days.
Highly personalised trips are our speciality and the pleasure you deserve.
