Inner Spain
Let’s travel to the origins. Where myths, legends and history blend
Day 1
In the middle of 2 Castiles
Day 1 – Your today’s highlights
Pick up from the hotel in Madrid. We will drive you to Zarzalejo, a small village in the mountains of Madrid, to start a horseback ride to El Escorial. A stunning two-hour ride that ends with an impressive view overlooking the monastery of El Escorial
FEATURED THEME : Wine is a bottled poem
After the visit of El Escorial, considered to be a masterpiece of the Spanish Renaissance
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We will have lunch in a very fine vegetarian restaurant, with homegrown veggies, and a stunning view of the mountains around Madrid.
FEATURED THEME : Carpe Diem, the quintessential gourmet
To end this first day, we’ll definitely need a drink and a light dinner on the main square of Pedraza, a lovely medieval town full of wonders and backstreets off the beaten tracks.
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Then you will be happy to discover your lodgings at Molino del Feo, an old mill in the middle of nature.
FEATURED THEME : Curating your stay
Hotel
El Molino del Feo.
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Flying piggies on the menu
Day 2 – Your today’s highlights
This morning we will have a once-in-a-lifetime experience by flying over Segovia in a hot air balloon. Segovia is unmissable! World-famous for its enormous aqueduct which celebrated more than 2000 years recently. It’s like the whole History is staring at you in the eyes.
FEATURED THEME : Moving makes things happen
Lola, our private guide will walk us around the city, through all its plazas and secret places to a traditional restaurant that serves the typical suckling pig or lamb, cooked for more than 4h into a woodfire oven.
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We will then head to la Granja to walk into the gardens of the Royal palace that counts with the most impressive fountains in Spain, inspired by Versailles
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A nice way to end this adventurous day is to host our private chef Tiago for a cooking class in our lodge, which of course will be our dinner.
FEATURED THEME : Carpe Diem, the quintessential gourmet
Hotel
El Molino del Feo.
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Through Grapes with brackets
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Today we’re going to the nearby Ribera Del Duero, one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world. From the picturesque town of Fuentidueña, after a cafe con Leche on the main square, we will mount our bicycles for a ride through the vineyards until we reach Peñafiel, and the winery of Gregorio, who will be our host for a private lunch, with great views of the castle of Peñafiel.
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After lunch, we will visit this incredible castle which is today a very interesting wine museum.
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We will then head to our hotel, a 12th century converted monastery, Monasterio de Valbuena. There you can enjoy the spa installations and the tranquility of this wonderful place.
Tonight we will have dinner in an old mill over the Duero that has been restored as a contemporary gourmet restaurant.
Hotel
Valbuena’s 5* hotel & spa
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Wine safari
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From the hotel, we can hike along the Duero river for 6 kms (3.7 miles) to reach at the farm of Millan and Vicky, our friendly cheese producers. Their family has cultivated these lands for more than 200 years. We will visit their cheese factory and, from there, we’ll head to their bodega for the lunch they will have prepared for us. Lunch will be a typical Castillan barbecue with their meat, cheese, and vegetables… you can’t get more locally sourced than that.
FEATURED THEME : Carpe Diem, the quintessential gourmet
This afternoon, the trucks of the Quinta Sardonia winery are waiting for us, for a “wine Safari ‘’ through the vineyard and the estate. After having toured their production line, we will to get to sample their wines… Fernando, our wine expert, will explain all the secrets of the Tempranillos grapes. After the tour we will head to our hotel for some deserved rest.
FEATURED THEME : Wine is a bottled poem
Tonight we’re having dinner at the hotel’s restaurant
FEATURED THEME : Carpe Diem, the quintessential gourmet
Hotel
Valbuena’s 5* hotel &spa
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Mystic mysteries
Day 5 – Your today’s highlights
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Today we’re heading down south to Avila to walk on its medieval walls. (UNESCO heritage 12th-century site) There we will visit the cell where Santa Teresa had her revelations, and stroll around the impressive medieval maze of streets. We will enjoy our lunch there in the heart of town.
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Afterward, we will have a lovely horseback ride through the vineyards of Burgohondo where Juanan will explain how he has taken back his father’s vineyards, situated at the feet of the Gredos mountains, and has become one of the new sensations of the Spanish wine scene.
FEATURED THEME : Moving makes things happen
We will then head to our hotel, the Valdepalacios Countryside luxury lodge. A wonderful lodge where you’ll enjoy a Michelin star dinner tonight, and feel the passion of Mati and Juanjo for the Flamenco, they’ll offer us a private show tonight.
Hotel
Valdepalacios Rural Luxury
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From one capital to another
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After a lazy afternoon at your hotel, we want to bring you to the ancient Spanish capital…Toledo. This must-see, medieval city is world-famous as the city of 3 cultures. Christian, Moors and Jews lived peacefully side-by-side there for centuries and this very special legacy is still vibrant and noticeable nowadays. We will walk through its maze of streets, away from the beaten paths and enjoy our lunch in the best “mesón” in Toledo. After lunch, we will transfer you to another Spanish capital…Madrid. You will enjoy this unique and vibrant city where history, culture, gastronomy and modernity come together constantly at every street corner.
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Hotels
El Molino del Feo - Segovia
El Molino del Feo is a unique 3-hectare farm, surrounded by the San Juan River and located in the middle of nature, among forests of junipers and oaks. It is a haven of privacy and peace. Its rustic charm includes all the comfort and the luxury of a contemporary lodge. This is the perfect place to experience the quietness of the countryside.
Camino de Prádena, s/n, 40165, Segovia
Hotels
Monasterio Santa María Valbuena - Valladolid
Peace and harmony resonate throughout the Santa María de Valbuena Monastery hotel. Established in the 12th- Century monastery, this hotel and spa evokes all the charm and luxury in the most refined way. Located in the middle of the main vineyards of the Duero region, this retreat provides all the quietness and peace you are looking for.
Valdepalacios Rural luxury lodge - Toledo
Valdepalacios is the only 5-star rural hotel in Spain. It is located on a beautiful 600-hectare estate, just next to Toledo. A very special place, where you will find refined gastronomy as well as multiple leisure activities in the heart of nature. The sensation of remoteness and tranquility allows you to experience real relaxation and rest. The rural charm and comfort of the rooms, as well as the elegant common spaces perfectly express what to expect of a countryside retreat.
