#MAGICALVILLAGES - PATH TO THE SIERRA DE FRANCIA BETWEEN THE FORDS OF THE TAJO AND JERTE from COP 3.230.062

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Discover a unique and unforgettable travel experience with our special selection of rural accommodation, designed to offer you a *GENUINE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE* on the legendary ROAD TO THE SIERRA DE FRANCIA Route between the fords of the Tajo and Jerte. This itinerary will immerse you in a magical journey, where lush nature and history are intertwined in a dreamlike setting. From the towering banks of the Tagus River to the fertile valleys of the Jerte, every step will bring you closer to an incomparable adventure.

Our journey begins in the charming town of Alcántara, declared an Asset of Cultural Interest. This historic enclave, located on the border with Portugal, treasures a vast monumental and natural heritage that will take your breath away. Here you will have the opportunity to relax, dress up for a special night, and delight in an exquisite typical dish at a local restaurant. The return to the accommodation will be the perfect finale to your first day.

Upon waking, a revitalizing breakfast awaits you to prepare body and soul before exploring the hidden treasures of Alcantara. The Convent of San Benito, with its majestic architecture from the fifteenth century, will transport you to the heart of the Military Order of Alcántara. Afterwards, you will witness the greatness of the Orders of Chivalry at the Identity Center, located in the monumental church of the Conventual. The day culminates with a spectacular visit to the Mirador de la Presa y la Cantera, where you will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views. After a regional meal in a local restaurant, we will say goodbye to Alcántara to continue to the next Magical Town: Garrovillas de Alconétar. Its picturesque streets and old mansions will be the perfect backdrop for your afternoon. At the end of the day, a typical dinner will put the finishing touch to a day full of discoveries.

The next morning begins with a new chapter in Garrovillas de Alconétar, where the Roman Bridge of Alconétar will tell you stories of past centuries, and the Plaza de la Constitución, with its 20 granite arcade houses, will offer you a unique view of traditional architecture. The church of San Pedro, a mixture of Romanesque and Gothic elements, will be the ideal closing before enjoying a delicious regional meal. Then, the trip will take us to the charming Cabezuela del Valle, known for its historic center declared a Historic-Artistic Site and its dreamlike natural landscapes. Here, the mix of history and nature will leave you in awe before you end the day with a dinner that reflects the authenticity of the place.

At dawn, you will set out to explore Cabezuela del Valle, strolling through its old town and discovering the labyrinthine beauty of its streets. In the Plaza Portal Nuevo, you will be enveloped by the local atmosphere before savoring another typical food that will make your palate vibrate. Next, we will head to the next destination: the Magical Town of Cepeda. With just 300 inhabitants, Cepeda preserves its medieval charm with cobbled streets and its sixteenth-century church as a witness to an unforgettable past.

The morning in Cepeda will begin with a hiking trail that will take you to the spectacular Mirador de La Corona, an old threshing place that today offers amazing views. The Church of San Bartolomé, a baroque jewel of the eighteenth century, and the hermitages of Humilladero and San Marcos will close a tour full of history and beauty. To finish, you will taste a typical dish of the region: spinach with chickpeas, a delicacy that will put the finishing touch to an experience that will be engraved in your memory.

This trip is designed for you to live every moment with intensity, exploring the best of history, culture and gastronomy in a dreamlike natural environment. Get ready for an extraordinary adventure!

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4Nights

4Destinations

4Accommodation

Visiting

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Days 1, 2

Alcantara

Days 2, 3

Garrovillas de Alconétar

Days 3, 4

Cabezuela del Valle

Days 4, 5

Cepeda

DAY 1: ALCÁNTARA

3:00 p.m – Arrival in Alcántara: check-in and visit to the Tourist Office.

3:30 p.m – Walk through the historic center (duration: 1 hour):

Meeting point: Plaza de España.
Discover the Roman Bridge and cobbled streets with a local guide.

4:30 p.m – Guided visit to the Convent of San Benito (duration: 1 hour):

Former headquarters of the Military Order of Alcántara.

8:30 p.m – Dinner at the hotel:

Specialty: Extremaduran caldereta (meat stew).
Wine pairing: red wine from D.O. Ribera del Guadiana.
Accommodation: overnight stay in Alcántara.

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DAY 2: ALCÁNTARA → GARROVILLAS DE ALCONÉTAR

08:30 a.m – Breakfast at the accommodation: toasted candeal bread with extra virgin olive oil and honey from Las Hurdes.

09:00 a.m – Guided walk around the Alcántara Bridge (duration: 1 hour).

Meeting point: main gate of the bridge.
Learn about its history, Roman engineering, and Latin inscriptions with a local guide.

10:30 a.m – Guided visit to an artisan sausage workshop (duration: 1 hour).

Learn how chorizo and morcilla from Extremadura are made.
Tasting with freshly baked bread and explanations by a local expert.

12:00 p.m – Lunch at a traditional eatery.

Specialty: migas from Extremadura.
Pairing: young white wine from the Ribera del Guadiana Designation of Origin.

1:30 p.m – Transfer at the client’s expense to Garrovillas de Alconétar (20 km – 30 minutes).

Upon arrival: check-in and visit to the tourist office.

3:00 p.m – Guided spiritual experience at the Monastery of Yuste (duration: 1 hour).

Walk through gardens and courtyards, with reflection time in the main chapel.
Learn about the life of Charles V during his retirement.

4:30 p.m – Snack at a traditional bakery.

Typical products: perrunillas and floretas.
Served with acorn liqueur or herbal infusion.

8:00 p.m – Dinner at the hotel.

Specialty: golden cod.
Pairing: cava from Extremadura.

9:30 p.m – Guided Starlight astronomical observation.

From a nearby hill, identification of constellations, stars, and planets with a specialized astronomical guide in the borderlands of the Extremaduran Alentejo.

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DAY 3: GARROVILLAS DE ALCONÉTAR → CABEZUELA DEL VALLE

08:30 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel:

Menu: stuffed rolls, goat cheese from La Vera, and coffee with milk.

09:00 a.m – Guided tour of the Roman ruins (duration: 1 hour)

Meeting point: entrance of the archaeological park.
Description: learn about the Roman origins of the area, ancient roads, and their agricultural legacy.

10:30 a.m – Guided visit to a historic cave (duration: 1 hour)

Description: explore a cave once used as a shepherds' refuge and hear local legends from a guide.

12:00 p.m – Lunch at a traditional restaurant

Specialty: Extremaduran gazpacho.
Pairing: rosé wine from the region.

1:30 p.m – Transfer to Cabezuela del Valle (50 km – 1 hour)

Upon arrival: check-in and visit to the tourist office.

3:00 p.m – Walk through the old town and cherry fields (duration: 1 hour)

Meeting point: main square.
Description: stroll among wooden balconies and, if in season, enjoy cherry blossoms or harvest with a local guide.

5:00 p.m – Snack at a rustic café

Typical product: cherry jam and pastries.
Description: taste freshly baked cherry treats with a sour cherry liqueur or herbal infusion.

8:00 p.m – Dinner at the hotel

Specialty: trout with ham.
Pairing: white wine from the Sierra de Gata.
Accommodation: Cabezuela del Valle.

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DAY 4: CABEZUELA DEL VALLE → CEPEDA

08:30 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel:

Menu: rustic bread with grated tomato and extra virgin olive oil.

09:00 a.m – Guided route through the gorges (duration: 1 hour)

Meeting point: old bridge of Cabezuela.
Description: follow the riverside paths, small waterfalls and discover local flora and fauna with a specialized guide.

10:30 a.m – Guided experience with Jabugo ham (duration: 1 hour)

Description: visit a small farm where the ham is cured traditionally. Learn the process and taste freshly cut slices with bread and red wine from Extremadura, explained by a master ham carver.

12:00 p.m – Lunch at a traditional eatery

Specialty: kid goat stew (caldereta).
Pairing: reserva red wine from La Vera.

1:30 p.m – Transfer at the client’s expense to Cepeda (40 km – 50 minutes)

Upon arrival: check-in and visit to the tourist office.

3:00 p.m – Guided walk through the historic center of Cepeda (duration: 1 hour)

Meeting point: main square of Cepeda.
Description: explore rural churches, traditional homes, and cobbled streets with stories and facts from a local guide.

5:00 p.m – Snack at a traditional bakery

Typical product: fried roscas and mountain tea.
Description: enjoy these local pastries with a herbal tea made from wild herbs.

8:00 p.m – Dinner at the hotel

Specialty: Iberian pork with mushrooms.
Pairing: cava from Extremadura.

9:30 p.m – Guided Starlight observation

Location: hilltop in the village.
Description: observe constellations and learn how shepherds used them for orientation during the night.

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DAY 5: CEPEDA

08:30 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel:

Menu: slices of rustic bread with honey from Las Hurdes and aged sheep cheese.

09:00 a.m – Farewell activity: artisanal bread workshop in a wood-fired oven (duration: 1 hour)

Location: traditional village bakery.
Description: learn traditional kneading and baking techniques and enjoy the aroma of freshly baked bread, served with extra virgin olive oil.

10:00 a.m – End of the trip

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Rural accommodation in Alcántara

Itinerary

Day 1: Alcantara

Day 2: Alcantara, Garrovillas de Alconétar

Day 3: Garrovillas de Alconétar, Cabezuela del Valle

Day 4: Cabezuela del Valle, Cepeda

Day 5: Cepeda

Included

❖ 4 nights of accommodation with breakfast and dinner (pre-arranged menu), in rural, local, or charming accommodations.

Available accommodations or similar:

➢ Alcántara – Casa la Gata, Conventual de Alcántara, or Casa Rural la Nacencia

➢ Garrovillas de Alconétar – Puente de Alconétar, Caseta de los Camineros, or Casa Rural las Nieves

➢ Cabezuela del Valle – Hotel Judería Valle del Jerte

➢ Cepeda – La Alegría de la Huerta or Hotel Spa Villa de Mogarraz

Available restaurants or similar:

➢ Alcántara – Restaurante Gundín or Restaurante Buensol

➢ Garrovillas de Alconétar – Restaurante Alconétar or Restaurante Bar Flores

➢ Cabezuela del Valle – Restaurante Valle del Jerte or Chiringuito la Pesquerona

➢ Cepeda – Bar Cepeda or Restaurante San Marcos

❖ The route is available from 1 person.

❖ The base price includes all services in your own vehicle.

❖ Insurance. (Check specific conditions).

RESERVATIONS:

❖ To choose the ideal hotel or service for you and your special occasion from our carefully curated selection, call us at 935 66 66 61 or write to us at booking@thegenuinetravel.com.

❖ Our team will personalize every detail of your reservation according to your preferences so you can enjoy a truly unique experience.

Excluded

❖ Flights

❖ Transportation

❖ Lunches

❖ Drinks

❖ Fuel

❖ Tolls

❖ Breakfasts and dinners: Any dishes outside the pre-arranged menu will be considered an extra cost and must be paid directly by the client at the establishment.

❖ Everything NOT mentioned in the included section.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

❖ Weather conditions: TGTE is not responsible for adverse weather conditions that may affect the development of the route. In case of cancellation or modification of activities and services due to climatic events, refunds or compensations are not considered.

❖ Food intolerances and allergies: It is the client’s responsibility to inform in advance of any food intolerance or allergy.

❖ Client responsibility: TGTE is exempt from any liability for damages, injuries, or accidents the client may suffer during the route, scheduled activities, or any other circumstance arising from their participation in the trip. Premium insurance included. (Check specific cases)

❖ Modifications due to closures or schedule changes: TGTE is not responsible for itinerary changes caused by facility closures, schedule modifications, or operational adjustments of visited locations due to seasons or special events. In these cases, alternative options will be proposed based on availability.

❖ Late arrival to activities: It is the client’s responsibility to arrive on time for scheduled activities. In case of delay, the activity will be considered canceled without a refund.

❖ Official schedules and out-of-schedule changes: Activities will take place according to the established official schedules. If the client wishes to make changes or schedule activities outside the official schedule, this may be arranged at an additional cost, subject to availability. It is recommended to check in advance to manage necessary adjustments.

❖ Confirmation voucher: Once the reservation is reconfirmed, TGTE will provide the final itinerary along with confirmation of all services included in the trip. During the entire route, the client must have either a printed or digital copy of the confirmation for presentation at the establishments.

❖ Stamp your Magic Passport: During the journey, you will have the opportunity to stamp your Magic Passport, recording the villages visited. There are two available formats:

➢ Physical format: Can be requested and collected at the tourist office of any Magic Village.

➢ Digital format: Available through the Magic Villages App, where you can digitize your physical passport or keep a digital record.

Becoming a Master Traveler is easy: just keep stamping your passport at each destination and enjoy the experience to the fullest.