Madrid & Surroundings Self-Drive Vacation
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- Combine the beauty and history of Madrid, with its fascinating surrounding regions!
- You have the choice - follow our suggested itinerary, switch the order around, or customize your own!
- Known as the "city of three cultures", don't miss a visit to Toledo, a city with a great wealth of impressive monuments.
- Enjoy the charming, 4-star Eric Vokel Madrid Suites located in a trendy neighborhood.
- Try the Gaudeamus Cafe, a restaurant on top of an old University, don't use the elevator or you'll miss the building!
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- Round-trip economy class airfare to Madrid (MAD)
- Manual shift economy car rental for duration
- 5 nights in Madrid at the Eric Vokel Madrid Suites
- Hotel taxes
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Accommodation: Eric Vokel Boutique Apartments: Madrid Suites
This capital of Spain offers the culture and appeal of a sophisticated modern city, while retaining the charm and elegance of its early years. Upon arrival, pick up your rental car and make your way t...
Following breakfast, set out for Toledo – approximately 45 miles southeast of, and one hour from your hotel. This marvelous city enjoys a picturesque location upon a hill – and behind its medieval walls lies much evidence of its rich history. In the Middle Ages Christ...
Today, you should head to the medieval city of Avila, 70 miles northwest of your hotel, and approximately 75 to 90 minutes away. Sheltered by the Sierra Gredos Mountains, the Old Town of Avila has been a World Heritage City since 1985. Avila’s medieval walls protect a...
From Madrid, drive approximately 35 miles northwest (45 minutes) to El Escorial. This spectacular monastery-palace stands in the heart of the Guadarrama Mountains, and was built between 1563 and 1584, in honor of St. Lawrence (San Lorenzo). Its artistic wealth include...
After breakfast, make your way to the magical, medieval fortified city of Cuenca – located approximately 105 miles southeast of Madrid (estimated driving time is 1.5 – 2 hours). This UNESCO World Heritage Site lies between Júcar and Huécar river canyons – and it will ...
Following breakfast (or depending on the time of your return flight), make your way back to the airport and return your rental car, in preparation for your journey home.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Madrid, Spain
Safeguarded by its historical value, Eric Vokel Madrid Suites is a gorgeous, charming and incredibly refurbished property. Its outstanding location in the Malasana district, next to the Gran Via, allows guests to experience and enjoy a more pure, authentic Madrid. This central district, now the height of fashion, has great public transportation links that make it incredibly easy to get to any point of the city. Its 17 apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen with designer appliances (including Nestle Dolce Gusto Coffee Machine) and kitchenware, living/dining room and private bathrooms with a bathtub or shower. Two bedroom/one bath apartments sleep up to two people, while the 2 bedroom/2 bath apartments can sleep up to six. Additionally, the property offers 24-hour automatic check-in machines; free local calls; complimentary Wi-Fi, internet and lobby computer for guests' use; and free "Eric's Corner" in the lobby, with extras such as coffee, tea, sugar, dishwasher detergent, etc. Daily cleaning and food delivery service can be requested.
All Payments are non-transferable and non-refundable except that for flights to/from the United States, you may cancel the ticketed reservation without penalty and receive a refund provided that you cancel the reservation within 24-hours after making it, if the reservation is made one week or more prior to a flight's departure. non-refundable All tours will incur a $50 fee per change to any land components plus any additional incurred costs. For air changes penalties vary. Minimum fee for changes to airline reservations is $100 per person per segment. Spelling corrections to clients’ names after tickets have been issued are subject to airline change fees. If documents have been issued a shipping fee will apply to send revised travel documents. Changes made inside of 45 days are considered a cancellation. Fees are subject to adjustment at any time at the Operator’s discretion. If you are booked in a double or twin room and your roommate cancels, you will be responsible for the single supplement. Name changes and transfers of reservations are not permitted.
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