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Dive into a fascinating mix of cultures in Toledo. Walkthrough the Old Town part of the city following your local guide and see the famous painting by El Greco, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz. See one of the most important Gothic Cathedrals in Spain. Check-in at our office in central Madrid at least 15 minutes in advance of your tour. Leave the city towards Toledo aboard one of our air-conditioned coaches. Relax and enjoy the scenery on the way to the city. Follow your local guide on a walking tour of the Historic City of Toledo, World Heritage City since 1986. Once Spains capital, it is a perfect mix of Arab, Jewish, and Christian cultures. Learn about its fantastic heritage and see how the coexistence of cultures through the centuries influenced its current architectural style. Stroll amid the courtyard cloisters and royal coats of arms at the San Juan de Los Reyes Monastery. Admire the building sponsored by Queen Elizabeth from Castilla to become a royal mausoleum, the most important construction built by the Catholic Monarchs. Right after the visit, we will walk to the Synagogue of Sta. Maria la Blanca. Originally built as a synagogue, it was expropriated and became a Church only 211 years after it opened its doors. Today, it is a fantastic museum of Mudejar (Arabic) style that you will visit. Admire the world-famous painting of by el Greco The Burial of the Count of Orgaz at the Church of St. Tom. Did you know el Greco himself lived in this beautiful city? The walking tour will continue until we reach the Cathedral, considered of the most important Gothic Cathedrals in Spain. You will see it from the outside before the guided tour finishes. Then, you will have free time to explore Toledo on your own before returning to Madrid. Highlights - Go back in time in the wonderful Toledo and discover its three cultures - Fall in love with the panoramic views over the city and the Tagus River - See the Cathedral of Santa Mara de Toledo is an example of the Gothic architecture - The Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes Inclusions - Air-conditioned motor coach - Bilingual Official guide - Radio guide system - Entrance to Church of St. Tom - Entrance to Santa Mara la Blanca' Synagogue - Entrance to San Juan de Los Reyes' Monastery - Cathedral guided tour
Toledo Morning Tour from Madrid PRD38254
Vendor: Project Expedition-Europe
Category: Land Tours
Location: Europe-Madrid
