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Explore Spain’s Rich Jewish Heritage: Madrid, Segovia, & Toledo Experience

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OVERVIEW

Begin your Jewish tour Madrid, a vibrant city steeped in history and art. Explore iconic landmarks such as the Puerta del Sol, the Prado Museum, and the Royal Palace. Delve into the city’s Jewish heritage, visiting the historic Jewish quarter and learning about the tragic events of the Inquisition.

Discover the medieval city of Segovia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and do the Jewish Segovia Itinerary. Marvel at the Roman aqueduct, the stunning Gothic cathedral, and the fairytale Alcazar. Explore the Jewish Quarter, including the former Great Synagogue and the Jewish cemetery.
Immerse yourself in the Jewish Toledo tour, a city that was once home to Christians, Muslims, and Jews. Visit the historic Jewish Quarter, the Santa María la Blanca synagogue, and the Samuel Halevi Abulafia synagogue.

This itinerary offers a unique opportunity to explore Spain’s rich Jewish heritage, admire its stunning architecture, and experience its vibrant culture.

Highlights*

Explore the vibrant city of Madrid, visiting iconic landmarks like the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace.
Discover the stunning medieval city of Segovia, including the Roman aqueduct, the Gothic cathedral, and the Jewish Quarter.
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Toledo, a city that was once home to Christians, Muslims, and Jews. Visit the historic Jewish Quarter and admire its stunning synagogues.
Appreciate the masterpieces of Spanish art at the Prado Museum and the stunning architecture of the Royal Palace and the Alcazar of Segovia.
Savor the delicious flavors of Spanish cuisine, from tapas to paella.

*Some experiences are subject to minimum group size

Day by Day Suggested Program

Day 1: Arrival in Madrid

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Panoramic tour of Madrid with several of its most emblematic sights: Puerta del Sol, Las Ventas Bullfighting Arena, Serrano Street, Colon Square, Alcalá Gate, Cibeles & Neptuno Fountains, Prado Museum & Plaza de España.

After lunch, visit the Prado Museum and view the masterpieces of artists such as Velazquez, Goya, Bosch, Rubens, Titian, and other great European painters.
Return to the hotel.

Dinner with the Madrid Reform Jewish community.

Day 2: Segovia

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Early departure for Segovia, a microcosm of the story of Jews in Iberia from Roman times until the Expulsion.

Visit the former Great Synagogue, nowadays home to the Corpus Christi Convent.
See also Segovia ́s fabulous Roman Aqueduct, the “Great Dame of Spanish Cathedrals”, and the fairytale Alcazar Palace.

Visit the Jewish cemetery on the slopes opposite Segovia.
Lunch on your own, at leisure.

Visit the XVI C. El Escorial Monastery & Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site- most Spanish Kings are buried here. Before heading back for Madrid, stop at the imposing Valley of the Fallen, a controversial monument that required over 20.000 prisoners for its construction and which boasts a massive 150m tall cross.

Return to Madrid.

Day 3: The center of historic Madrid

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Breakfast at the hotel.

Strolling down the main streets of Madrid’s oldest quarter & the Literary area, the original site of Madrid, called “Austrias,” with its small plazas and narrow streets.
Visit the Plaza de la Villa, home to the city hall and the 15th century Tower of Los Lujanes, the site of the original Arab shuk of Madrid.

Visit the 17th century Plaza Mayor, the center of historic Madrid, sight of festivals and bullfights, but also the place where Jewish history marks the great trauma of the many auto-da-fe’s. that took place at this site.

After this we will continue towards the grounds of the impressive Royal Palace, the official residence of the King of Spain.

Day 4: Toledo

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Breakfast at the hotel.

Depart for Toledo, the center of which remains much as it was in the 16th century, and begin with a panoramic overview of the city.

Explore the city, including the San Roman Visigothic museum, the Jewish Quarter, the Samuel Halevi Abulafia Synagogue (later a church known as Nuestra Señora del Tránsito), and the Santa Maria La Blanca Church (formerly the Grand Synagogue).

Arrive later in the afternoon.

Accommodation

Catalonia Atocha Hotel, Madrid

The building dates from the beginning of the 20th century and forms part of the Historic Villa de Madrid (Town of Madrid). Catalonia Atocha Hotel is located in the centre of Madrid, near Paseo del Prado and Atocha Railway Station, and only a short distance from the main museums and tourist attractions of the capital.

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Explore Spain’s Rich Jewish Heritage: Madrid, Segovia, & Toledo Experience

Day by Day Suggested Program

Catalonia Atocha Hotel, Madrid

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