#MAGICALTOWNS-GRAND TOUR OF CITIES AND VILLAGES OF THE ANCIENT KINGDOMS

• Arrival in Viso del Marqués in the morning.
• 15:00 - Meeting Point: Hotel in Viso del Marqués (Check-in and welcome).

Afternoon – Culture and Heritage

• 16:00 - Guided tour of the Palace of the Marquis of Santa Cruz (1h). This palace was a noble residence and houses an important collection of art and historical documents.
• 17:30 - Stroll through the historic center and visit the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption (1h).
• 18:30 - Free time at the Sierra Morena viewpoint.

Evening – Dinner at the Accommodation

• 20:00 - Dinner at the hotel’s restaurant, specializing in Manchegan cuisine.Specialty: Pickled partridge with garnish.
• Pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Valdepeñas.
• Overnight stay in Viso del Marqués.

• 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning – Culture and Nature

• 10:00 - Visit to the Windmills of Campo de Criptana (1h). A setting for multiple film productions inspired by Don Quixote de la Mancha.
• 11:30 - Theatrical experience of Don Quixote de la Mancha at the Sierra de los Molinos (1h).

Afternoon – Heritage and Local Culture

• 16:00 - Visit to a winery with a tasting of D.O. La Mancha wines (1h).
• 17:30 - Visit to a traditional bakery with a designation of origin and tasting of local products (1h).
• 18:30 - Tasting of typical sweets at an artisanal pastry shop (30 min).

Evening – Dinner at the Accommodation

• 20:00 - Dinner at the hotel’s restaurant with traditional Manchegan cuisine.Specialty: Duelos y quebrantos with homemade bread.
• Pairing: White wine D.O. La Mancha.
• Overnight stay in Campo de Criptana.

• 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning – History and Culture

• 10:00 - Visit to the historic center of Yepes and the Collegiate Church of San Benito Abad (1h). A site with connections to the Spanish monarchy and historical film productions.
• 11:30 - Tour of the Convent of San José and its Renaissance courtyards (1h).

Afternoon – Art and Culture

• 16:00 - Visit to an artisanal bakery and tasting of typical products (1h).
• 17:30 - Tasting of marzipan and artisanal sweets at a historic confectionery (30 min).
• 18:30 - Photography walk through the viewpoints of Yepes (1h).

Evening – Dinner at the Accommodation

• 20:00 - Dinner at the hotel’s restaurant featuring Toledo cuisine.Specialty: Roasted lamb with Manchegan spices.
• Pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Méntrida.
• Overnight stay in Yepes.

• 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning – History and Culture

• 10:00 - Visit to the old town of Escalona and its medieval castle (1h). Former residence of Álvaro de Luna and mentioned in various historical novels.
• 11:30 - Tour of the Plaza Mayor and the Church of San Miguel Arcángel (1h).

Midday – Lunch and Transfer

• 13:30 - Lunch at a traditional grill in Yepes.Specialty: Roasted suckling pig with garnish.
• Pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Méntrida.
• 15:00 - Transfer to Escalona (90 km | 1h 15 min).

Afternoon – Experience at the Alberche River

• 16:00 - Free time by the Alberche River to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings (1h).
• 17:30 - Kayaking on the Alberche (1h 30 min, easy level).
• 18:30 - Visit to an organic farm with cheese and local product tasting (1h).
• Overnight stay in Escalona.

• 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning – History and Culture

• 10:00 - Visit to the Convent of the Discalced Carmelites in Loeches (1h).
• 11:30 - Tour of the Monastery of San Ignacio and its spectacular Baroque chapel (1h).

Midday – Lunch and Transfer

• 13:30 - Lunch at a Castilian cuisine restaurant in Escalona.Specialty: Judiones de La Granja (large white beans) with chorizo.
• Pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid.
• 15:00 - Transfer to Loeches (110 km | 1h 30 min).

Afternoon – Heritage and Gastronomy

• 16:00 - Visit to a winery with a tasting of D.O. Vinos de Madrid wines (1h).
• 18:00 - Tasting of convent-made pastries prepared by the nuns of Loeches (30 min).
• Overnight stay in Loeches.

Morning

• 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel.

• 10:00 - Visit to the Monastery of El Escorial (2h). Considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this Renaissance complex houses the Pantheon of Kings and a historic library.

• 13:00 - Walk through the monastery gardens and viewpoints (30 min).

Midday

• 13:30 - Lunch at a restaurant with traditional mountain cuisine.

o Specialty: Judiones de la Granja (large white beans) and roasted lamb.

o Pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid.

• 15:00 - Transfer to San Lorenzo de El Escorial (45 km | 50 min).

Afternoon

• 16:00 - Hiking route to La Silla de Felipe II (1h). This natural viewpoint offers panoramic views of the Monastery and the Sierra de Guadarrama.

• 17:30 - Visit to the Casita del Príncipe and its gardens (45 min).

• 18:30 - Stroll through the historic center and Plaza Jacinto Benavente.

Night

• 20:00 - Dinner at a traditional restaurant in San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

o Specialty: Pickled trout with seasonal salad.

o Pairing: White wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid.

• Accommodation in San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

Morning

• 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel.

• 10:30 - Visit to the Magalia Castle-Palace (45 min), a 16th-century Renaissance fortress.

• 11:30 - Walk through the Bosque de la Herrería and Fuente de la Reina (1h), an ideal place to connect with nature and enjoy a protected environment.

Midday

• 13:00 - Lunch at a Castilian cuisine restaurant:

o Specialty: Roasted suckling pig with pan-fried potatoes.

o Pairing: Young red wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid.

• 15:00 - Transfer to Las Navas del Marqués (25 km | 30 min).

Afternoon

• 16:00 - Hiking in the Valle de Iruelas Natural Reserve (1h 30 min). A route to enjoy local biodiversity and birdwatching.

• 18:00 - Visit to Plaza Mayor of Las Navas del Marqués and the Church of San Juan Bautista (30 min).

Night

• 20:00 - Dinner at the accommodation:

o Specialty: Castilian soup and lamb chops.

o Pairing: Rosé wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid.

• Accommodation in Las Navas del Marqués.

Morning

• 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel.

• 10:00 - Guided tour of the historic center of Las Navas del Marqués and its Plaza Mayor (1h).

• 11:30 - Visit to an olive oil mill with a tasting of extra virgin olive oils (1h).

Midday

• 13:30 - Lunch at a traditional restaurant.

• 15:00 - Transfer to Mombeltrán (80 km | 1:30h).

Afternoon – Culture and Heritage

• 16:00 - Visit to the Castle of the Dukes of Alburquerque (1h). A medieval construction of great historical significance in the region.

• 17:30 - Tour of the historic center and the Church of San Juan Bautista (1h). Mentioned in the novel "La Sombra del Hidalgo" for its relevance in Castilian medieval history.*

• 18:30 - Free time in Plaza Mayor to enjoy the surroundings.

Night – Dinner at the Accommodation

• 20:00 - Dinner at a Castilian cuisine restaurant.

o Specialty: Grilled Ávila T-bone steak.

o Pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Vinos de Cebreros.

• Accommodation in Mombeltrán.

• 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning – History and Landscape

• 10:00 - Visit to the Hermitage of Virgen de la Puebla (1h). Filming location of the historical movie "El Caballero del Alba" and mentioned in the book "Las Rutas del Misticismo" as a place of spiritual retreat.
• 11:30 - Walk through the Ancient Chestnut Forest with an explanation of its ecosystem (1h).

Midday – Lunch and Transfer

• 13:30 - Lunch at a traditional inn.
• Specialty: Judiones del Barco (large white beans) with pork.
• Pairing: White wine D.O. Vinos de Cebreros.
• 15:00 - Transfer to Piedralaves (25 km | 35 min).

Afternoon – Culture and Free Time

• 16:00 - Visit to an artisanal cured meats factory with tasting (1h).
• 18:00 - Free time at the Garganta de Nuño Cojo by the river (1h).
• Overnight stay in Piedralaves.

Morning – History and Culture

• 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel.
• 10:00 - Visit to La Adrada Castle and its Interpretation Center (1h).
• 11:30 - Tour of the historic center and the Church of El Salvador (1h).
• 12:30 - Tasting of traditional sweets at a local pastry shop (30 min).

Midday – Lunch and Transfer

• 13:30 - Lunch at a Castilian cuisine restaurant.
• Specialty: Wood-fired roasted kid goat.
• Pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Vinos de Cebreros.
• 15:00 - Transfer to La Adrada (20 km | 30 min).

Afternoon – Local Experience

• 16:00 - Visit to a traditional market with local products (1h).
• 18:00 - Free time at the Tiétar Valley Viewpoint (1h).
• 19:00 - Meeting with nuns at the Convent of the Carmelites of La Adrada for a spiritual experience (1h).
• 20:30 - Starlight Experience: Astronomical observation in a natural setting (1h 30 min).

Evening – Dinner at the Accommodation

• 22:00 - Dinner at a traditional cuisine restaurant.
• Specialty: Beef stew with red wine.
• Pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Toro.
• Overnight stay in La Adrada.

Morning – Nature and Culture

• 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel.
• 10:00 - Walk along the Senda de los Molinos by the Alberche River (1h).
• 11:30 - Visit to a winery with a tasting of D.O. Vinos de Madrid wines (1h).

Midday – Lunch and Transfer

• 13:30 - Lunch at a winery featuring local gastronomy.
• Specialty: Roasted suckling pig with garnish.
• Pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid.
• 15:00 - Transfer to San Martín de Valdeiglesias (35 km | 45 min).

Afternoon – Relaxation in Nature

• 16:00 - Free time at Playa Virgen de la Nueva by the San Juan Reservoir (1h).
• 18:00 - Boat ride on the reservoir with a wine tasting (1h 30 min).

Evening – Dinner at the Accommodation

• 20:30 - Dinner at a restaurant with views of the reservoir.
• Specialty: Salt-baked sea bass.
• Pairing: Barrel-fermented white wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid.
• Overnight stay in San Martín de Valdeiglesias.

Morning – Nature and Culture

• 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel.
• 10:00 - Interpretive trail through the Chestnut Forest of El Tiemblo (1h 30 min).
• 12:00 - Visit to the Toros de Guisando, a Vetton monument (1h).

Midday – Lunch and Transfer

• 13:30 - Lunch at a rural mountain restaurant.
• Specialty: Pickled trout with garnish.
• Pairing: Young white wine D.O. Vinos de Cebreros.
• 15:00 - Transfer to El Tiemblo (20 km | 30 min).

Afternoon – Activities in Nature

• 16:30 - Free time on the banks of the Alberche River for relaxation and photos (1h).
• 18:00 - Tasting of artisan sweets at a local bakery (30 min).

Evening – Dinner at the Accommodation

• 20:30 - Dinner at a local gastronomy restaurant.
• Specialty: Iberian sirloin with Pedro Ximénez reduction.
• Pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid.
• Overnight stay in El Tiemblo.

Have an early breakfast and go out to discover El Tiemblo. We start by visiting the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption. It was built in the sixteenth century with a tower from the fifteenth century. Inside, the main altarpiece, a Virgin and Child from the fifteenth century, an Ecce Homo from the early sixteenth century and a Crucified from the same century stand out. Built in the sixteenth century, it is in the Elizabethan Gothic style. The central nave and the two side naves were completed years later, although they were not built at the height they had projected. The tower is from the 15th century and may be the remains of an earlier temple. Next, we will visit the Guisando Bulls. The four Bulls are one of the best artistic manifestations of pre-Roman Spain; they are located in the municipality of El Tiemblo and date from the second and first centuries B.C. They are artistic manifestations of an eminently cattle-raising people - the Vetones - whose meaning and purpose are yet to be determined. These are four sculptures made of granite that represent bulls. Then we will do a small Hiking Route through the Castañar de El Tiemblo. A few kilometers from El Tiemblo, in the Valle de Iruelas Natural Reserve, is this magical forest. A place of exceptional interest, located on the slopes that frame the valley. Thousands of chestnut trees, dozens of them centenarians. Among the youngest specimens, there are some exceptional specimens that deserve to have their own names and that exceed eight meters in diameter. Then we will invite you to eat a typical dish of the region, in a typical restaurant. After lunch we say goodbye to El tiemblo and continue to the last Magical Town of our Route, Madrigal de las Altas Torres. Known for being the birthplace of Isabella the Catholic, we can visit her birthplace and the Church of San Nicolás de Bari. The defensive fortification surrounds the entire urban center of the town. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out for dinner, in a Typical Restaurant. Return to the accommodation.

• 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning – Final Experiences

• 10:00 - Guided walk through the historic center and its medieval wall (1h).
• 11:30 - Visit to an olive mill with a tasting of extra virgin olive oils (1h).

Midday – Farewell

• 13:00 - Check-out – End of the trip.