 Discover the "City of the Three Cultures". Located 70 km away from Madrid is Toledo, a beautiful city-museum declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is one of the oldest towns in Europe and has a great artistic beauty and buildings from almost all periods in history (Arabian, Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance and Baroque style). Toledo is called the "City of the Three Cultures" since Christians, Muslims and Jews lived together. In the XVI century, it was also the place of residence of the great painter El Greco.
Our itinerary includes: Outside view of the Cathedral, entrance to Church of St. Tome with El Entierro del senor de Orgaz, masterpiece of El Greco, entrance to Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes. entrance to Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca and tour through the Jewish Quarter; panoramic sightseeing of Toledo and free time on your own to explore the city before returning to Madrid.
This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure.
Duration:
Approximately 5 hours
Meeting point:
Julia Travel San Nicolas Street, 15
Ending point:
Plaza de Espana
Departures:
3:00pm. 21st March 2024 – 31st October 2024: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday; 01st November 2024 – 31st March 2025: Tuesday, Friday & Sunday; 01st April 2025 – 31st October 2025: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday
Not included:
Transportation to/from hotel, entrances other than those mentioned in tour description, lunch, gratuities, admission to Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes
Additional Information:
Please note photography and filming are not permitted inside the Church of St. Tomé.
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