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Day 1 - Madrid
Your driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your lovely hotel located in the established Salamanca District of Madrid, where you’ll rest for a few hours. In the afternoon, enjoy a panoramic tour of this beautiful regal city, originally named "Maherib" by the Moors. Tonight, a welcome dinner and dynamic “tablao/flamenco” performance awaits you. (D)

Day 2 - Madrid
This morning, your driver will pick you up and take you for a day visit to “El Escorial,” a historic town and former home to King Philip II, during his long reign. Your guide will take you on a detailed tour of the Palace/Monastery which houses an impressive art collection. After lunch, continue to "El Valle de los Caidos" monument built after the Spanish Civil War. (B & L)

Day 3 - Madrid - Toledo - Madrid<
This morning, you leave by train for the unique city of Toledo. Your guide, a former University Professor and author of books on Toledo, will take you on a very detailed and informative tour of this important city to both Jewish and Spanish history. Visit the well-preserved Old Jewish Quarter, the Transito and Santa Maria Synagogues, as well as the home and museum of the famed painter "El Greco." He will also share with you his experiences as a young man during the Spanish Civil War and how it affected Toledo. After your tour, partake in a delightful lunch with a typical “Toledano” dish of Quail or Trout. Afterwards, you can return to Madrid. (B & L)

Day 4 - Segovia
Today, you depart for historic Segovia by train. Your guide will greet you at the train station and take you to your hotel. After you've checked in, your guide will will help you explore this unique city. Visit the imposing and spectacular Roman Aqueduct, built in the year 211 A.D., and still functioning to this day. Continue with a visit to Segovia’s former Jewish Quarter, where much of the Jewish Northern communities fate was decided after the Expulsion Decree reached the city. In the afternoon, enjoy an exquisite lunch in one of the most renowned restaurants in Spain, over 400 years old and frequented by celebrities, including Spain's King Juan Carlos de Borbon and the Royal Family. Evening on your own. (B & L)

Day 5 - Segovia
This morning, your guide will meet at the hotel and continue your tour of Segovia with a visit to the "Alcazar," Spain’s most famous medieval Castle. This will be followed by a tour of the medieval quarter, the heart of the city, in addition to other main sites of historical importance. Tonight, you will savor the local cuisine during dinner. (B & D)

Day 6 - Segovia - Salamanca - Segovia
This morning, leave by bus and spend the day in this magnificent medieval city. Your guide will greet you at the bus station. Visit the beautifully engraved and designed Plaza Mayor, which still holds “corridas de toros” to date, during special occasions. This will be followed by a tour of the University, established over 500 years ago. A special visit to the Jewish Studies Department has been arranged. Later, continue your tour of Salamanca by visiting other sites of main interest. After lunch, return to Segovia. (B & L)

Day 7 - Madrid
This morning, enjoy your train ride back to Madrid. In the afternoon, your guide will pick you up and take you for an informative visit of Madrid’s treasure, “El Prado” Museum, which houses an internationally renowned art collection of classical Spanish masters. After your tour of “El Prado,” you can walk through the old historic part of Madrid by the Plaza Mayor where the city’s original bullfights took place in the 16th century, or do some last minute shopping. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner by this Plaza in one of the many delightful restaurants found by this beautiful square. (B & D)

Day 8 - Your driver will pick you up and take you to Madrid’s International Airport for your flight back home. (B)