Private tour in Madrid Paul O

Sigüenza and Atienza - Full Day Tour

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Paul O.

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Hello! Let me briefly introduce myself. I'm half British and half Spaniard, fully bilingual in English and Spanish. I also speak good French. Traveling has always been my passion since I was a little kid, as my father worked for an American company, and I had the chance to travel to several countries. I've primarily lived in Spain, but also in France (Paris, the UK, and the US). I can speak English with both British and American accents. I had my first trip as a tour guide when I was 15, as my American family came to Spain, and I went with them to Madrid's old town, Segovia, Toledo, and El Escorial. I discovered I liked it a lot. I have been organizing private tours since then. I have a degree in Music (piano and musical language) and Geology. This latter allowed me to explain many facts about the landscape and even several historical facts about old towns like Toledo, Segovia, and Madrid. Geology is, surprisingly, pretty important to establish a settlement. Among other things I've done during my professional career, I had two restaurants and two small wineries, so food and wine have no secrets for me. I can humbly say I'm a good chef. I have been teaching how to cook Spanish cuisine to many people throughout my life, many of them foreigners. Wine production is an art, and I have been collaborating with several enologists to obtain high-quality wines. With this experience I would be able to teach you how to prepare genuine Spanish food, not to mention organizing visits to wineries and get a good understanding about how to produce good wines and how to taste them. Personalized tours are my best approach to obtaining a unique experience for tourists. Just in Madrid, there are a lot of unknown places, full of history and even anecdotes, that most people don't know, and will give you the best understanding of Spanish history and culture. Many other places around Madrid remain unknown to visitors, like the seven Romanic churches of Guadalajara (dated from the XII century), the "magical" and mystic canyon of Duratón river in Segovia, with vultures flying over the Templar hermitage built in the plateau over the river, the castles and fortresses that "El Cid Campeador" held in his exile from Castille to Valencia in the XI century, and many others. I'll be glad to offer you any possible personalized tour, in addition to the pre-built tours you'll see displayed here. Traveling is one of the best things we can do in this life, and having a local guide will help you to squeeze every little drop of your experience and make your trip unforgettable. Hope to see you soon! Degree in Geology from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 1981 Degree in Piano and Musical language from the Royal Conservatory of Music of Madrid (1982) None

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Overview of your Madrid tour

On this tour, we'll visit some of the most interesting castles and medieval towns in the province of Guadalajara, northeast of Madrid. We'll travel back to the Middle Ages and recreate the quest of El Cid Campeador on his way to conquer Valencia and many other historical facts. The Imón salines produced salt for centuries out of the water of Río Salado (salted river). At the Castle of Riba de Santiuste, we'll see a fossilized beach of the Triassic period (240 million years old). Atienza is a medieval town with several Romanic churches, and a castle situated on a natural stronghold and surrounded by thick walls. We can visit the church and two museums in two of the Romanic churches. The views from the castle are great. Sigüenza is one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Spain. Its Romanic Cathedral is one the biggest of that time in Spain. The old fortress is now a National Parador (hotel). Staying a night at the Parador is an unforgettable experience (optional). The tour is customizable.

Your Madrid tour itinerary

I will pick you up at an agreed meeting point in Madrid and drive you in a rented vehicle with the following itinerary: - Torija Castle. Bult in the XV century to control the road from Zaragoza to Toledo. - Jadraque Castle. El Cid Campeador was the master of the castle for one year on his way to Valencia. - Imón salines: salt has been extracted from the waters of the river since the Middles Ages and they are at almost 1, 000m. of altitude! The salt comes from the Upper Triassic, 210 million years ago. - Riba de Santiuste castle: situated upon a hill, it's a magic place. A fossilized beach (240 mill. years) at the bottom of the hill is worth a visit. - Palazuelos: the castle and the walls were built in the XV century. - Sigüenza is the pearl of this tour. Its magnificent Romanic Cathedral and Castle are extraordinary. Walking along its steep streets you'll recreate how the town was in the Middle Ages. The Main Square and other churches are superb. We'll drive back to Madrid. This itinerary is customizable

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

We'll depart from Madrid to Torija and start the tour in a rented car.

What's included
Other: Highway toll to sigúenza and back to Madrid. Tickets to visit museums and churches are optional.
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
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Meeting location

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: The tour would start at the tourist hotel or an agreed meeting point, depending on the location of the hotel.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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Tour categories
Architecture
History
Day Trip
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1188920
Languages
Spanish
English
French
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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This private tour is perfect for travellers interested in exploring medieval history and architecture. It's also ideal for those who want to connect with a local guide, Paul O., for deeper insights into the historical significance of the castles and towns around Madrid. The tour is kid-friendly, making it suitable for families, and the moderate activity level means it's accessible to most travellers.

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