Private tour in Madrid Sean R
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Hi! My name might be Seán but I happen to be Spanish. I feel comfortable in Madrid, it's as simple as that. I never really thought of moving out. I think I like how temperatures can change dramatically from minus zero to over 40º, it kind of gets me going. And I have a feeling for history, this I really don't know why. But it's always been there, waiting for a chance to come out. Lucky me I get this chance almost daily: whether alone or in the company of some rather unlucky fellow who suffers the misfortune of having to politely listen to all those very interesting facts about who knows when. Not to worry, we always manage to get a laugh out of it. Come and see, it is pretty easy to become a local in Madrid after all. . . or at least this is what everybody says!!! Now, aside of all of the above I would like to add the following: - Advice and recommendations are free. Please feel free to contact me with queries about Madrid or Spain. - There is normally always something special happening in town. I don't mind keeping you updated about events: shows, music, art. That again is free. - Taking the car and driving into the Spanish countryside is real pleasure. Car rentals are inexpensive, accommodation is very affordable and the reward is great. Take a moment to think whether you can complement your first urban option with a taste of traditional countryside. - I have but a very few tours posted on the site. However, if there is anything special you would like to do and you don't find anyone who can get it arranged for you, then most likely, I think I might be your man. - Specialized in Medieval Castilian History. But that was a long time ago now. - Passion for Madrid. 38 years now downtown. Intense social life and rising. I've seen and understood the city's change. - Currently active as Tour Guide worldwide, but after 10 consecutive seasons in Indonesia I am starting to regard that as my one and only destination. Prior to what's going on now, I conducted several tours in Syria. - Informal training in the field of sociopolitical history in Southeast Asia. Self-educated but deeply interested in the topic. - My heart is in Ireland as that old song goes. Having an Irish mother has somehow given me a different perspective over us, the Spaniards. - I know our food reasonably well, and our bars and taverns. They normally feature as an important part of my tours.
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Hello wine lovers worldwide! This tour aims at discovering one of the oldest and most renown wine regions in Spain: Ribera del Duero. A private guided tour of two selected Bodegas, both unique in their character and History. The tours are private, but please consider that due to shortage of staff or special events there is a possibility that we might be joined by other people in very reduced numbers. This is rather exceptional but therefore the sooner you book this tour the better. I've chosen NOT to publish the names of the Bodegas but do get in touch with me to learn about details. A great day out: landscape, history and wine at the very heart of the Spanish wine-making traditions. A tour that caters equally for the soul and the senses. ¡Salud!
-Departure from Madrid at 8:00 am. -Cross the Sierras and drive through the vast Castilian plains towards the north. -Coffee break -Reach and follow the Duero River Valley to Sardón de Duero. - Change transport and hop on a 4 wheel drive for a tour around the vineyards. Visit of the modern winery facilities followed by a tour of the Old Cistercian Abbey. Wine tasting session. Tour ends at around 1:30 pm . - Lunchtime in the vicinity. I suggest we move on to Peñafiel town for a bit of tender lamb, the region's specialty. Lunch is from 2:00-3:30 pm. - Tour of a second winery after lunch. Finish tour at approx 5:30pm -The evening is all yours: spend some more time in the beautiful wine landscape or head south towards the mountains and take a look at the picturesque towns on the way. Options are open. -Drop-off at the hotel in Madrid: 8:00pm The itinerary can be adapted to traveller's interests: do no hesitate to contact me for a customized tour
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We will use either a rented car for this tour or a private vehicle. The car would only accommodate 4 passengers and 1 driver but if needed a bigger vehicle can be used for larger parties. Please do indicate if this is the case because larger cars (for up to 8 people)are also available, but consider the price shown is adjusted for a maximum of 2 factoring in the wine tours at the bodegas.
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