Spain Road Trip in Extremadura

Get familiar with Spain's capital city

​• Upon arrival, a driver will pick you up and bring you to your hotel
• Join a three-hour guided walking tour of Madrid and discover unique places around the capital, choosing from a few different themes 
• You can awaken your senses and tastebuds with a market visit and tapas tasting, marvel at Madrid's unique buildings on an architecture tour, learn about Madrid's XVII centurywriters or discover the hidden side of Madrid

The pearl of the North

• Pick up your rental car and hit the road for the 2.5-hour drive to Plasencia, with an optional stop in Toledo along the way
• Discover Plasencia at your leisure
• Wander its narrow streets and discover the Romanesque cathedrals and 13thC ramparts

Fields of cherry trees and fruit orchards

• Today you'll drive to the Jerte Valley, about one hour from Plasencia
• Pass through the Garganta de Los Infiernosnature reserve and perhaps take a dip in the natural pools
• Witness the beautiful landscapes: mountains, waterfalls and cherry blossoms (over half of Spain's cherries are grown here!)
• You will also be treated to a small picnic of local treats

Let your adventurous spirit guide the way

• Today is a free day to spend as you wish
• There are many ways to discover the surrounding area, including dips in natural springs, nature hikes to waterfalls, or visiting historic relics
​• Share with us your interests and preferences and we'll match you with your ideal activity!

One of the world's best-preserved Medieval cities

​• Drive from Plasencia to Caceres via the stunning Jerte valley
• Take a half-day private tour visiting the UNESCO-listed town of Caceres with an expert local guide
• Wander the cobbled streets of the old town, wrapped in 12thC Moorish walls, and see the Gothic and Renaissance architecture of the Ciudad Monumental

​(Entry to monuments not included)

More Medieval magic

​• Drive from Caceres to Aljucén, stopping en route in the Medieval towns of Trujillo and Guadalupe
• See the gorgeous architecture and historic monuments before continuing your journey
• Upon arrival in Aljucén, you will have some time to explore the city on your own 
• We'll advise the best restaurants where you can indulge in the local gastronomy

Ancient Roman architecture

​• Take a 15-minute drive from your hotel to Mérida
• Discover the city with your expert local guide, visiting must-see monuments like the Roman amphitheatre
• Stroll the streets until you reach the Temple of Diana and the Roman bridge

Sampling one of Spain's top delicacies

• Today, continue your journey with a two-hour drive to Aracena
• Begin the day with a visit to an Iberian pig-breeding farm
• Visit the hamcellars and enjoy a tasting of cured Iberian hampaired with local wine

Say "so long" to Spain or linger in Sevilla

• Check out of your hotel before the 1.5-hour drive from Aracena to Sevilla 
​• Drop-off your rental car at the Sevilla airport in time for your departure, or consider spending a few nights in the city