Whether you want to experience the sights and sounds of Madrid or explore the ancient cities that surround it, our sightseeing tours will allow you to mix business with pleasure, culture, history, and tapas. Don’t miss out. Sign up for one of these tours and network while you explore.
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Deadline: 26 August 2009
Meeting point: All tours depart from Trapsatur Terminal, 7 San Bernardo Street, Madrid. The closest metro stations are Santo Domingo (line 2) and Callao (lines 1, 3 and 5), located 2 and 5 minutes walking distance respectively from the Terminal
Panoramic tour and Royal Palace
time: 09.15–13.15
fee: EUR 35 (includes the entrance fee to the Royal Palace)
minimum participants: 20
This tour combines an extensive panoramic sightseeing tour of the city with a visit to the impressive Royal Palace. This magnificent building, the former residence of the Spanish Monarchy, was completed in the 18th century and is one of the most beautiful palaces in Europe. This tour will take you into the Palace, where the rooms are originally furnished and immaculately decorated in the style of the era.
This tour will also be offered on Sunday 20 September.
Toledo
time: 09.15–17.15
fee: EUR 70 (includes lunch, guided visit to the cathedral, and transportation in a luxury bus)
minimum participants: 20
Toledo or ‘Toletum’ as it is known locally, is a beautiful city that was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its extensive cultural and monumental heritage. Its historic gothic and renaissance buildings and its narrow streets and alleys testify to the old days of magnificence. The city is located one hour’s drive from Madrid. This tour will take you on a panoramic sightseeing tour of the city, and allow you to explore the inside of many of the historic buildings in the old quarter, such as the monumental Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo; the Church of St Tomé, which houses the famous painting ‘The Burial of Count Orgaz’ by El Greco; the old Jewish quarter with its narrow streets; the Synagogue of Ste Maria la Blanca; and the Museum Victorio Macho, which houses works by the famous sculptor. The tour will also include a visit to a typical Damasquino factory, the well-known handicraft art of Toledo.
Avila and Segovia
time: 09.15–18.15
fee: EUR 80 (includes lunch and transportation in luxury bus)
minimum participants: 20
Avila is one of the oldest cities in Spain and is the best example of a fortified city in the country, surrounded by very well preserved medieval walls from the 11th century. The old quarters hold an important number of Romanesque churches, gothic palaces and a 12th century fortified cathedral. The city was also the birth place of Saint Therese of Avila and the source of the Spanish catholic mysticism. The tour will take you to visit the Cathedral, the Romanesque Basilica of San Vicente and Mayor Square as well as on a brief walk through its old streets to see the Convent of Saint Therese. The tour will then continue on to the city of Segovia. This old Roman city still preserves the magnificent Roman Aqueduct from the time of Emperor Augustus. It also has an elegant cathedral and is home to the Alcazar fortress, the most spectacular castle in Spain. Both towns, Avila and Segovia, have been designated UNESCO Mankind Heritage cities, and this chance to explore them should not be missed.
For all queries about the sightseeing tours, please contact:
Viajes Iberia
Tel + 34-95-422 40 95
Fax: + 34-95-421 02 15 eva.romero@viajesiberia.com
Please note: Tours are organised by Viajes Iberia Congresos. All guides are English-speaking and all prices are given per person. All excursions have to be paid at least 14 days before the conference date. A letter of confirmation and invoice for each booked tour will be sent by e-mail and has to be presented to the guide at the start of the tour. Cancellations must be sent to Viajes Iberia Congresos by e-mail (eva.romero@viajesiberia.com) or fax (+34-954-21 02 15) and an administration fee of EUR 10 per cancelled tour will be charged. If you cancel your participation after 27 August 2009 you will not receive a refund. The minimum number of participants for the tours is 20 and Viajes Iberia Congresos reserves the right to cancel tours if this minimum is not reached. If your chosen tour has to be cancelled you will be notified by 28 August 2009 and given a full refund. Please note that the EAIE is not involved in the registration or administration of these tours, and all queries should be addressed to Viajes Iberia Congresos.
