10 days Extremadura tour

You can’t miss the Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe when visiting the city. The imposing building in the Gothic Mudejar style stretches far above the roofs of the surrounding houses. As impressive as this monastery is when you stand at the foot of the steps in front of the entrance, the works of art inside are just as impressive. Here, the eye hardly knows where to look first.

In contrast, the picturesque cloisters that line the garden in the inner courtyard are the perfect place to relax. The Casa El Greco in Toledo’s Jewish quarter seems almost inconspicuous next to it. For art lovers, however, it is at least as impressive a treasure, as you can trace the famous artist here on this 10-day round trip in a hire car.

Discover not only the works of art, some of which appear almost obtrusively contemporary, but also the many facets of the artist behind them.

The tranquil expanse of Extremadura is pure relaxation. Stroll through the light, Mediterranean forests. Hike through meadows and pastures or settle down by one of the clear lakes. You can hike through fertile, green valleys and impressive mountain slopes in the Sierra de Gata, among other places.

This corner of Spain is a landscape of contrasts and diversity. Where you park your hire car and set off on your 10-day round trip through Extremadura is entirely up to you. In any case, there is a large selection of fantastic postcard panoramas.

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.

In the Monfragüe National Park, not far from Cáceres, you can immerse yourself in a Mediterranean paradise: ancient cork and holm oaks, gently rolling hills and mountain slopes of grey rock reaching for the sky, covered in green islands. In between, the calm waters of the Tagus and Tiétar creep leisurely towards the sea.

Rare black storks, majestic griffon vultures and giant royal owls circle above you. This landscape is simply beautiful to dream about. So sit down at the edge of the path, close your eyes and savour the scents and the silence of the landscape.

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.