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

3:00 p.m – Arrival in Viso del Marqués: Check-in and welcome

• Meeting point: Hotel in Viso del Marqués

4:00 p.m – Guided tour of the Palace of the Marquis of Santa Cruz

• Former noble palace featuring a collection of art and historical documents

5:00 p.m – Stroll through the historic center and the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption

6:00 p.m – Free time at the Sierra Morena Viewpoint

• Natural area with panoramic views

8:00 p.m – Dinner at the hotel’s restaurant

• Specialty: Pickled partridge with garnish
• Wine pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Valdepeñas

9:00 p.m – Accommodation in Viso del Marqués

8:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

• Start the day with a full breakfast

10:00 a.m – Visit to the Windmills of Campo de Criptana

• Filming location for multiple productions inspired by Don Quixote de La Mancha

11:00 a.m – Theatrical Don Quixote experience in the Sierra de los Molinos

1:00 p.m – Transfer at guest’s expense to Campo de Criptana

4:00 p.m – Visit to a winery with D.O. La Mancha wine tasting

5:00 p.m – Visit to a certified bakery and tasting of local products

6:00 p.m – Tasting of traditional sweets at an artisan pastry shop

8:00 p.m – Dinner at the hotel’s restaurant with traditional Manchegan cuisine

• Specialty: Duelos y quebrantos with homemade bread
• Wine pairing: White wine D.O. La Mancha

9:00 p.m – Accommodation in Campo de Criptana

08:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

  • Full breakfast to start the day with energy.

10:00 a.m – Visit to the historic center and the Collegiate Church of San Benito Abad

  • A monument linked to Spanish royalty and historical films.

11:00 a.m – Tour of the Convent of San José

  • Renaissance courtyards and convent architecture.

01:00 p.m – Transfer at guest’s expense to Yepes

  • Journey through the Manchegan countryside.

04:00 p.m – Visit to an artisan bakery and tasting

  • Traditional baking and products with designation of origin.

05:00 p.m – Marzipan tasting at a historic confectionery

  • Traditional sweets made with artisan recipes.

05:30 p.m – Stroll through the viewpoints of Yepes

  • Panoramic views ideal for photography.

08:00 p.m – Dinner at the hotel’s restaurant

  • Specialty: Roasted lamb with Manchegan spices

  • Wine pairing: Reserve red wine D.O. Méntrida

09:00 p.m – Accommodation in Yepes

  • Rest in a peaceful and historic setting.

08:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

  • Full breakfast to start the day with energy.

10:00 a.m – Visit to the old town of Escalona and its medieval castle

  • Former residence of Álvaro de Luna and setting in various historical novels.

11:30 a.m – Tour of Plaza Mayor and the Church of San Miguel Arcángel

  • Historic square and prominent religious architecture.

01:30 p.m – Lunch at a traditional grill in Yepes

  • Specialty: Roasted suckling pig with garnish

  • Wine pairing: Reserve red wine D.O. Méntrida

03:00 p.m – Transfer at guest’s expense to Escalona (90 km | 1h 15 min)

  • Comfortable journey through scenic countryside and river landscapes.

04:00 p.m – Free time by the Alberche River

  • Ideal for rest and enjoying the natural surroundings.

05:30 p.m – Kayaking on the Alberche River (easy level)

  • Accessible water activity for all levels.

06:30 p.m – Visit to an organic farm with tasting of cheeses and local products

  • Artisanal products in a sustainable rural setting.

09:00 p.m – Accommodation in Escalona

  • Rest in a charming rural and historical environment.

08:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

• Full breakfast to start the day with energy.

10:00 a.m – Visit to the Convent of the Discalced Carmelites in Loeches

• Founded in the 17th century, still active, with significant artistic heritage.

11:30 a.m – Tour of the Monastery of San Ignacio and its Baroque chapel

• A jewel of Madrid’s baroque architecture, resting place of historical figures.

01:30 p.m – Lunch at a Castilian cuisine restaurant in Escalona

• Specialty: Judiones de La Granja (large beans) with chorizo

• Wine pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid

03:00 p.m – Transfer at guest’s expense to Loeches (110 km | 1h 30 min)

• Journey through countryside landscapes to continue the cultural afternoon.

04:00 p.m – Visit to a winery with D.O. Vinos de Madrid wine tasting

• Guided tour with tasting of local wine varieties.

06:00 p.m – Tasting of convent pastries made by the nuns

• Artisan baked goods using traditional recipes.

09:00 p.m – Accommodation in Loeches

• Rest in a peaceful setting with spiritual heritage.

08:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

  • Full breakfast to start the day.

10:00 a.m – Visit to El Escorial Monastery

  • A UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the Royal Pantheon and a renowned historical library.

01:00 p.m – Walk through the Monastery gardens and viewpoints

  • Scenic green space with panoramic views of the mountains.

01:30 p.m – Lunch at a mountain cuisine restaurant

  • Specialty: Judiones de La Granja (large beans) and roasted lamb

  • Wine pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid

03:00 p.m – Transfer at guest’s expense to San Lorenzo de El Escorial (45 km | 50 min)

  • Journey through mountain landscapes to continue the afternoon.

04:00 p.m – Hike to La Silla de Felipe II

  • Natural viewpoint with sweeping views of the Monastery and the Guadarrama Mountains.

05:30 p.m – Visit to the Casita del Príncipe and its gardens

  • Royal retreat surrounded by neoclassical landscaping.

06:30 p.m – Walk through the historic center and Plaza Jacinto Benavente

  • A charming commercial and heritage zone of San Lorenzo.

08:00 p.m – Dinner at a traditional restaurant

  • Specialty: Pickled trout with seasonal salad

  • Wine pairing: White wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid

09:00 p.m – Accommodation in San Lorenzo de El Escorial

  • Rest in a monumental and natural setting.

08:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

  • Full breakfast to start the day with energy.

10:30 a.m – Visit to the Magalia Castle-Palace

  • 16th-century Renaissance fortress used for cultural and conference events.

11:30 a.m – Walk through the Herrería Forest and the Queen’s Fountain

  • Protected natural area, ideal for relaxing and connecting with nature.

01:00 p.m – Lunch at a Castilian cuisine restaurant

  • Specialty: Roasted suckling pig with pan-roasted potatoes

  • Wine pairing: Young red wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid

03:00 p.m – Transfer at guest’s expense to Las Navas del Marqués (25 km | 30 min)

  • Short journey through wooded and open mountain landscapes.

04:00 p.m – Hiking in the Valle de Iruelas Nature Reserve

  • Trail through local biodiversity, perfect for birdwatching.

06:00 p.m – Visit to the Plaza Mayor and the Church of San Juan Bautista

  • Historical landmarks in the town center.

08:00 p.m – Dinner at the accommodation

  • Specialty: Sopa castellana (Castilian garlic soup) and grilled lamb chops

  • Wine pairing: Rosé wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid

09:00 p.m – Accommodation in Las Navas del Marqués

  • Rest in a natural and heritage-rich setting.

08:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

  • Full breakfast to start the day with energy.

10:00 a.m – Guided walk through the historic center of Las Navas del Marqués and Plaza Mayor

  • A stroll through the town’s monumental heart.

11:30 a.m – Visit to an olive oil mill with extra virgin olive oil tasting

  • Tasting of local oils and explanation of the production process.

01:30 p.m – Lunch at a traditional restaurant

  • Local cuisine made with seasonal ingredients.

03:00 p.m – Transfer at guest’s expense to Mombeltrán (80 km | 1h 30 min)

  • Scenic drive through mountains and valleys of Ávila.

04:00 p.m – Visit to the Castle of the Dukes of Alburquerque

  • Medieval fortress of great historical importance in the region.

05:30 p.m – Tour of the historic center and the Church of San Juan Bautista

  • Featured in the novel La Sombra del Hidalgo for its role in Castilian medieval history.

06:30 p.m – Free time in the Plaza Mayor

  • Ideal for relaxing, walking, or enjoying the surroundings.

08:00 p.m – Dinner at a Castilian cuisine restaurant

  • Specialty: Grilled Chuletón de Ávila (T-bone steak)

  • Wine pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Vinos de Cebreros

09:00 p.m – Accommodation in Mombeltrán

  • Overnight stay in a charming rural and historical setting.

08:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

  • Full breakfast to start the day.

10:00 a.m – Visit to the Hermitage of the Virgen de la Puebla

  • Filming location for El Caballero del Alba and mentioned in Las Rutas del Misticismo as a spiritual retreat.

11:30 a.m – Walk through the Centenary Chestnut Forest

  • Natural area with high ecological and scenic value.

01:30 p.m – Lunch at a traditional tavern

  • Specialty: Judiones del Barco with pork from the matanza

  • Wine pairing: White wine D.O. Vinos de Cebreros

03:00 p.m – Transfer at guest’s expense to Piedralaves (25 km | 35 min)

  • Pleasant drive through forests and gorges of the Tiétar Valley.

04:00 p.m – Visit to an artisanal sausage factory with tasting

  • Traditional preparation and local flavors.

06:00 p.m – Free time at the Nuño Cojo Gorge by the river

  • Ideal for relaxing, swimming, or photography in a natural setting.

08:00 p.m – Dinner at a local cuisine restaurant

  • Specialty: Roasted suckling pig

  • Wine pairing: Young red wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid

09:00 p.m – Accommodation in Piedralaves

  • Rest in a natural and traditional environment.

08:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

  • Full breakfast to start the day with energy.

10:00 a.m – Visit to the Castle of La Adrada and its Interpretation Center

  • Restored fortress overlooking the valley with exhibits on medieval history.

11:30 a.m – Walk through the historic center and the Church of El Salvador

  • Stroll through cobbled streets and religious architecture.

12:30 p.m – Tasting of traditional sweets at a local pastry shop

  • Artisan pastries made with regional recipes.

01:30 p.m – Lunch at a Castilian cuisine restaurant

  • Specialty: Wood-fired roasted kid goat

  • Wine pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Vinos de Cebreros

03:00 p.m – Transfer at guest’s expense to La Adrada (20 km | 30 min)

  • Journey through rural landscapes and valleys.

04:00 p.m – Visit to a traditional market with local products

  • Direct interaction with regional producers and artisans.

06:00 p.m – Free time at the Tiétar Valley Viewpoint

  • Ideal spot for photography or quiet contemplation.

07:00 p.m – Meeting with the nuns at the Convent of the Discalced Carmelites

  • Brief introduction to contemplative life and spiritual reflection.

08:30 p.m – Starlight Experience: Astronomical observation in a natural setting

  • Guided stargazing activity in an area with low light pollution.

10:00 p.m – Dinner at a traditional food restaurant

  • Specialty: Beef stew in red wine

  • Wine pairing: Reserve red wine D.O. Toro

11:00 p.m – Accommodation in La Adrada

  • Rest in a natural, cultural, and spiritual environment.

08:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

  • Full breakfast to start the day with energy.

10:00 a.m – Walk along the Molinos Trail by the Alberche River (1h)

  • Scenic route through riverside forest and historic water mills.

11:30 a.m – Visit to a winery with D.O. Vinos de Madrid wine tasting (1h)

  • Guided tour and tasting of local varieties.

01:30 p.m – Lunch at a winery with local gastronomy

  • Specialty: Roasted suckling pig with garnish

  • Wine pairing: Reserve red wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid

03:00 p.m – Transfer at guest’s expense to San Martín de Valdeiglesias (35 km | 45 min)

  • Short trip to the reservoir area.

04:00 p.m – Free time at Virgen de la Nueva Beach, on the San Juan Reservoir (1h)

  • Blue Flag natural beach, perfect for swimming or relaxing.

06:00 p.m – Boat ride on the reservoir with wine tasting (1h 30 min)

  • Peaceful cruise with views of the natural landscape and onboard tasting.

08:30 p.m – Dinner at a restaurant with views of the reservoir

  • Specialty: Salt-baked sea bass

  • Wine pairing: Barrel-fermented white wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid

10:00 p.m – Accommodation in San Martín de Valdeiglesias

  • Rest in a peaceful lakeside setting.

08:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

  • Full breakfast to start the day.

10:00 a.m – Interpretive trail through the Chestnut Forest of El Tiemblo

  • Iconic forest with biodiversity and centuries-old trees.

12:00 p.m – Visit to the Toros de Guisando, a Vettones monument

  • Pre-Roman sculpture declared a Site of Cultural Interest.

01:30 p.m – Lunch at a rural mountain restaurant

  • Specialty: Pickled trout with garnish

  • Wine pairing: Young white wine D.O. Vinos de Cebreros

03:00 p.m – Transfer at guest’s expense to El Tiemblo (20 km | 30 min)

  • Short journey through mountainous landscapes.

04:30 p.m – Free time by the Alberche River for rest and photos

  • Natural setting perfect for relaxing or taking pictures.

06:00 p.m – Tasting of artisan sweets at a local bakery

  • Traditional recipes passed down through generations.

08:30 p.m – Dinner at a local cuisine restaurant

  • Specialty: Iberian pork sirloin with Pedro Ximénez reduction

  • Wine pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid

10:00 p.m – Accommodation in El Tiemblo

  • Rest in a natural setting with authentic local charm.

08:00 am – Breakfast at the hotel

  • Full breakfast to start the day with energy.

10:00 am – Visit to the Palace of John II, birthplace of Isabella the Catholic

  • 15th-century royal residence with museum exhibits.

11:30 am – Tour of the historic center with noble houses and convents

  • A walk through medieval and monumental architecture.

01:30 pm – Lunch at a historic inn

  • Specialty: Wood-fired roasted suckling lamb (lechazo)

  • Wine pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Toro

03:00 pm – Transfer at guest’s expense to Madrigal de las Altas Torres (50 km | 50 min)

  • Journey through lands rich in history and spirituality.

04:30 pm – Visit to the Convent of the Augustinian Nuns and its Renaissance cloister

  • Founded by Queen Isabella, with semicircular arches and an inner garden.

06:00 pm – Free time at the Royal Palace Park

  • Tree-lined area ideal for conversation, rest, or reading.

08:30 pm – Dinner at a historic inn

  • Specialty: Oven-roasted lechazo with garden salad

  • Wine pairing: Red wine D.O. Ribera del Duero

10:00 pm – Accommodation in Madrigal de las Altas Torres

  • Overnight stay in a monumental town steeped in history.

08:00 a.m - Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 a.m - Guided walk through the historic center and its medieval wall

11:30 a.m - Visit to an olive mill with a tasting of extra virgin olive oils

1:00 p.m - Check-out – End of the trip.