Madrid Excursions

All the Madrid Excursions below are scheduled coach excursions operated by Pullmantur, one of Spain's largest travel agencies. Transport is by luxury, air-conditioned coach. They also offer scheduled Madrid City Tours of the main tourist attractions.

The most popular destinations are as follows:

Toledo was the capital of medieval Spain until 1560 where Arabs, Christians and Jews once lived together in relative harmony.

Felipe II’s monastery-palace of El Escorial is one of Spain’s most famous sights. A few kilometres away is  El Valle De Los Caídos (Valley of the Fallen) which is a  monument to those who died in the Spanish Civil War.

Segovia is home to a 2000 year old Roman aqueduct which is one of the best remaining monuments of the Roman Empire whilst the Alcázar was reputedly the inspiration for Walt Disney's Cinderella castle.

Further west is the ancient, walled city of Avila which was the birthplace of Saint Teresa. And further on is the university city of Salamanca.

If you're looking for something more exclusive then take a look at our Private Madrid Excursions and Private Madrid City Tours. These are for small groups. You are met at your hotel by an English speaking driver who will transfer you to your destination. On arrival you will meet a licensed, English speaking tour guide, who will show you around the main attractions.

Madrid to Toledo Excursions Approximate Duration: 5 hours - 8½ hours Discover the heritage of mankind. Introducing one of the Spain's greatest national monuments for art, history and spirituality, the glorious city of Toledo! See its many beautiful sites including the amazing thirteenth century Cathedral, medieval castle, synagogue and of course its stunning El Greco masterpieces. The Ancient City of Toledo Half day COACH Excursion from Madrid  (Tour Reference Nº: 1300) The Ancient City of Toledo Full day COACH Excursion from Madrid (Tour Reference Nº: 1301)

Madrid to Avila and Segovia Excursions Approximate Duration: 9 hours Join the pilgrimage to the ancient city of Avila, known for being the birthplace of the mystic writer, Saint Teresa of Jesus, as well as its ninety semicircular towers dating back to the 11th Century. The magic of this tour continues to Segovia, most renowned for its famous Alcazar, perched over a magnificent rock.  It is believed to be the inspiration for Disney Castle. Avila and Segovia COACH Excursion from Madrid (Tour Reference Nº: 1304)

Madrid to Toledo, El Escorial, Valley of the Fallen Excursions Approximate Duration: 9 hours Journey south to the ancient city of Toledo, once the medieval capital of Spain. Visit Phillip II's magnificent El Escorial Monastery. At the Valley of the Fallen spare a thought for the dead of the Spanish Civil War and take a guided tour of its big Basilica excavated inside of a mountain. Toledo El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen COACH Excursion from Madrid   (Tour Reference Nº: 1308)

Madrid to Toledo Excursions Approximate Duration: 9 hours This trip starts by taking the high speed AVE train from Madrid to Toledo where you will begin a walking tour of the World Heritage Site of Toledo.  This tour includes visiting the magnificent Cathedral and many other historical buildings. Toledo TRAIN Excursion from Madrid   (Tour Reference Nº: 1311)

Madrid to El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen Excursions Approximate Duration: 5 hours Step back in time as you explore Spain's intriguing past on this full day tour including two commemorative buildings that impress because of their austerity and magnificence. Meander through the incredible El Escorial Monastery and discover how the monks once lived. Venture to the ominous Valley of the Fallen, where lies a monument paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the Spanish Civil War. El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen COACH Excursion from Madrid (Tour Reference Nº: 1310)