Castles & Wines of Spain I Self Drive Adventure

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Overview

Spain Driving Holiday

Almost everyone is enthralled by the idea of enjoying a driving holiday in Spain. Experience a unique style of the holiday as you pick up a car and drive across Spain by yourself. 

Every travel enthusiast wants to visit Spain, and what better way to explore it than a spectacular road trip. Drive across cereal plains, ancient fortresses, narrow streets, lush grasslands, and the countryside to get the most of Spain.

Explore the towns of Salamanca, Madrid, Leon, Burgos, Avila, Zamora, Valladolid, Rioja, Olite, Alcaniz, and Alarcon all of which are endowed with natural beauty. You stay in luxurious castles all throughout the holiday and discover Spanish wines that suit every taste bud. 

View breathtaking attractions such as Castillo del Buen Amor, Avila Walls, Astorga, Zamora and Benavente, Tordesillas Medina, Campo and Castillo de la Mota, Se?orio de Olmillos, Church of our Lady, Marques de Riscal and Rioja Winery.

This holiday is so pristine and thrilling, that you will want to come back to Spain again.

Highlights

  • Self Drive holiday in the pristine and beautiful Spanish setting
  • Wine Tours of some of the famous Spanish brands including Rioja
  • All accommodation in ancient, but luxurious castles, dating back to as old as the 12th century
  • Drive through towns of Salamanca, Madrid, Leon, Burgos, Avila, Zamora, Valladolid, Rioja, Olite, Alcaniz and Alarcon, all known for their natural and ancient splendour
  • Attractions covered such as Castillo del Buen Amor, Avila Walls, Astorga, Zamora and Benavente, Tordesillas Medina, Campo and Castillo de la Mota, Se?orio de Olmillos, Church of our Lady, Marques de Riscal and Rioja Winery.

Itinerary

Day

1

Arrival in Madrid / Drive to Salamanca (213km/2hrs)
Salamanca

Arrive at Madrid international airport and find the car reservation desk. An automatic intermediate car (Group E: BMW 1 Series) will be booked for you. (Other options available at your request). Begin your Spain driving holiday as you pass through Avila. Avila has the most beautiful and well preserved medieval walls in all of Europe. Reach Salamanca, home to the oldest university in Spain. Visit the Main Square before arriving at Castillo del Buen Amor, your accommodation for the night. There is written evidence of this castle dating back to 1227.

Day

2

Salamanca to Leon (205km/2hrs)
Leon Spain

Drive north crossing Zamora and Benavente, where you could stop for a short coffee at the Parador, located inside an impressive castle dating back to the 12th Century. Arrive at Parador in Leon, a hospital converted into a luxurious hotel. You can explore Astorga, an old Roman city with more than 2000 years of history.

Day

3

Leon to Valladolid to Burgos (263kms/3hrs)
Burgos

Enrich yourself with historical Spain today as you drive through Castile and view ancient castles and cereal fields. Visit castles of Tordesillas Medina del Campo and Castillo de la Mota before reaching Burgos. Finally, arrive at Se?orio de Olmillos, a 15th-century castle with an amazing restaurant.

Day

4

Burgos to Rioja Wine Area to Olite (220km/2h 30m)
Olite

Drive to Rioja, the place which dominates the production of bestselling International Spanish Wines. Indulge in wine tasting and explore the area, including the magnificent main gate of the Church of our Lady. Stop by at another winery, Marques de Riscal before reaching Olite to stay at the Royal Castle.

Day

5

Olite to Alca?iz (248km/2h 40m)
Alcañiz

Post breakfast, head to Zaragoza and discover the Basilica complex and the cathedral. Continue to Castle and Convent of Alca?iz, founded in the 12th Century, whose Tower still stands as a signal of a rich past.

Day

6

Alca?iz to Alarcon (314km/4h)
Alarcon

As you drive to Alarcon today, you will come across extremely beautiful sceneries, especially in the areas of Albarracin and Mora de Rubielos. Enjoy the Spanish countryside as you reach the Alarcon Castle, a host of beautiful rooms.

Day

7

Belmonte Castle, Alarcon
Alarcon

The best-preserved castle was saved for the last day of your trip, the Belmonte Castle. This is near the area of Cuenca. Discover the grand castle and spend the rest of the day in Alarcon at your leisure. Come back to Alarcon Castle for the night.

Day

8

Alarcon to Madrid (190km/2h)
Madrid

Drive back to your starting point, to Madrid. Reach the airport and drop off the car. Board your flight for home as your amazing Spain Driving Holiday culminates.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in castles for 7 nights
  • Daily breakfast
  • Car Rental Group E (automatic) during 8 days
  • Round the clock 24 h telephone assistance in English during your trip.
  • Complete travel documents for your stay
  • Visa assistance

Exclusions

  • Flight tickets
  • Lunch and dinner 
  • All expenses of personal nature 
  • Tips, gratuities etc.
  • Visa fees
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Proposed Accommodation/ Similar

Salamanca - 1 Night
Luxury Accommodation

Castillo del Buen Amor
Leon Spain - 1 Night
Luxury Accommodation

Leon Parador
Olite - 1 Night
Luxury Accommodation

Parador de Olite
Alcañiz - 1 Night
Luxury Accommodation

Parador de Alcañiz
Alarcon - 2 Nights
Luxury Accommodation

Castle of Alarcón

Activities

Burgos
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Campo and Castillo de la Mota

The Castle of La Mota or Castillo de La Mota is a medieval fortress, located in the town of Medina del Campo, province of Valladol...

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Leon Spain
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Avila Walls

The Walls of ?vila in central Spain, completed between the 11th and 14th centuries, are the city of ?vila's principal historic fea...

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Astorga

Astorga is a town in north Spain. It?s at the crossroads of the Camino de Santiago pilgrims? route and the Roman Silver Road, and ...

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Zamora and Benavente

Benavente is a town and municipality in the north of the province of Zamora, in the autonomous community Castile and Le?n of Spain...

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Alcañiz
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Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar

The Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Zaragoza, Aragon. The Basilica venerate...

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Rioja Winery

Rioja is a wine region in Spain, with denominaci?n de origen calificada. Rioja wine is made from grapes grown in the autonomous co...

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Alarcon
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Alarcon Castle

The Castle of Alarc?n forms part of the fortifications built around the town of Alarc?n in Cuenca, Spain. The fortress is composed...

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Cancellation Policy
The package price will be deducted as per the following conditions strictly. No refund will be entertained without receiving a cancellation request effective from the date of receipt of the letter. 

  • Notice less than 60-46 days:  25% cost will be deducted
  • Notice less than 45-31 days:  50% cost will be deducted
  • Notice less than  30 days:    No Refund

Note: No refund will be given to people who are unable to complete the trip or abandon it due to any reasons.

Terms & Conditions
  • The digital copy of the Indemnity form duly filled, signed, and emailed to the company along with the booking amount. 
  • It will be deemed that the booking & payment policy is accepted by the clients while making bookings with the first deposit amount. 
  • If the client is forced to cancel the booking prior to departure, the cancellation policy will be followed.
  • In case of any delay beyond our control, the client will have to bear extra cost for the extra days as per the option chosen on a per-day basis.
  • Please note and be well informed that there will be no refund of money after the package commences and if one cannot complete an activity or gets sick en route. 
  • The cost is for the entire package and there would be no refunds in case any part of the package is not availed
  • It is in the nature of a holiday of this kind to be flexible. The day-to-day agenda and ultimate goal of the tour is taken as an aim and not as a contractual obligation. We shall not be responsible for the delays or alterations in the program or expenses incurred due to conflict, international or internal flight delay or cancellations, strikes, sickness, weather, war, vehicle problems, political closures, and disputes.
  • The booking is accepted on the understanding that you realize the potential risks and hazards that can be involved in the holidays of this kind. The organizer along with our leaders/guides and anyone else working in association with us cannot be held responsible for any death, accident or mishap that may occur in connection with any part of, or services connected with the holiday. 
  • Before the guests come on a holiday, they must be covered by insurance, which has to include the cost of helicopter rescue, evacuation, and cost of repatriation if they become too ill to continue. It is recommended that the travel insurance should cover adventure activities undertaken. We can help you incase required
  • The Company would not be liable to pay any kind of compensation arising because of any mishap, sickness, accident etc.

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