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SKIES OF LA MANCHA AND EXTREMADURA: A JOURNEY BETWEEN HISTORY, FLAVOURS AND STARS
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Almagro, Spain
Almagro, Spain Almagro, Spain
Guadalupe, Spain
Guadalupe, Spain Guadalupe, Spain
Trujillo, Spain
Trujillo, Spain Trujillo, Spain
Ledesma, Spain
Ledesma, Spain Ledesma, Spain
Salamanca, Spain
Salamanca, Spain Salamanca, Spain
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Embark on a magical journey through the heart of the Iberian Peninsula, where the baroque soul of La Mancha merges with the spirituality of Guadalupe and the golden grandeur of Trujillo. This 7-day itinerary invites you to discover villages with literary history, Starlight nature reserves, convents converted into Paradores and a gastronomy with deeply local roots.

From the Corral de Comedias de Almagro to the pure skies of the Monfragüe National Park, every day is a celebration of culture, flavour and the firmament. Taste traditional dishes such as ratatouille from La Mancha, pickled partridge or hornazo from Salamanca, always paired with wines with Denomination of Origin. And as night falls, stargaze in some of Europe's clearest skies, guided by experts and state-of-the-art telescopes.

A journey for the senses, intellect and spirit. An authentic experience between heritage, nature and constellations.
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6Nights
5Destinations
6Planned accommodations

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2 Adults
Nights 6
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Destinations 5
Accommodations 6

DAY 1: ALMAGRO – MANCHEGO BAROQUE AND SKIES OF THE SOUL

  • 09:00-11:15 Arrival at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas International Airport.

 

  • 11:15-13:30 Transfer by road to Almagro.

 

  • 13:30-14:00 Check-in at the Parador de Almagro, a former seventeenth-century convent with coffered ceilings and peace gardens.

 

  • 14:00-15:30 Free lunch in the historic center (suggestion: traditional La Mancha cuisine).


  • 16:00-17:00 Guided tour of the Corral de Comedias, unique in Europe.

 

  • 17:00-18:30 Sunset walk through streets of bars, balconies and fountains of Almagro.

 

  • 20:00-21:30 Dinner at the Parador de Almagro. Specialty: Manchego ratatouille with free-range egg. Pairing: Red wine D.O. Valdepeñas. Dessert: Manchego flowers with honey and anise.

 

  • 22:00-23:30 Starlight observation in the Tablas de Daimiel, under the sky of La Mancha.

DAY 2: VILLANUEVA DE LOS INFANTES AND ALCUDIA – PASTORAL SKIES AND ETERNAL VERSES

  • 08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the Parador de Almagro.

 

  • 09:00-10:00 Transfer to Villanueva de los Infantes.

 

  • 10:00-11:30 Visit to the historic center and the tomb of Francisco de Quevedo.

 

  • 11:30-13:00 Route to the Alcudia Valley and Sierra Madrona.

 

  • 13:00-15:00 Exploration of the nature reserve and Starlight: centuries-old holm oaks and clear skies.

 

  • 15:00-16:00 Lunch at leisure (suggestion: shepherd's lamb stew).

 

  • 17:00-18:30 Return to the Parador de Almagro and rest.


  • 20:00-21:30 Dinner at the Parador de Almagro. Specialty: Traditional pickled partridge. Pairing: D.O. La Mancha wine. Dessert: Wrap with pumpkin and walnuts.

 

  • 22:00-23:30 Guided astronomical observation with laser pointer and telescopes.

DAY 3: GUADELOUPE – SPIRITUALITY AND STARS AMONG MOUNTAINS

  • 08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the Parador de Almagro.

 

  • 09:00-11:15 Transfer to Guadeloupe.

 

  • 11:15-11:45 Check-in at the Parador de Guadalupe – Monastery of San Juan Bautista.

 

  • 12:00-13:30 Visit to the Royal Monastery of Guadalupe, an artistic and devotional jewel.

 

  • 13:30-14:30 Ibores D.O.P. cheese tasting and mountain sausage.

 

  • 14:30-17:00 Free afternoon to explore the historical and natural surroundings.

 

  • 20:00-21:30 Dinner at the Parador de Guadalupe. Specialty: Iberian sirloin with pitarra wine and baked potatoes. Pairing: D.O. Ribera del Guadiana wine. Dessert: Muégado de Guadalupe (fried pieces with honey, lemon and sesame).

 

  • 22:00-23:30 Astronomical observation in the Villuercas–Ibores–Jara Biosphere Reserve.

DAY 4: TRUJILLO – PIEDRA DORADA AND THE FIRMAMENT OF THE CONQUISTADORS

  • 08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the Parador de Guadalupe.

 

  • 09:00-10:00 Transfer to Trujillo.

 

  • 10:00-12:00 Guided walk through Trujillo, between Renaissance squares, castles and houses of conquerors.

 

  • 12:00-13:00 Entrance to the Cheese and Wine Museum with guided tasting.

 

  • 13:00-14:00 Check-in at the Parador de Trujillo, a sober convent from the sixteenth century.

 

  • 14:00-17:00 Free afternoon for rest or personal exploration.

 

  • 20:00-21:30 Dinner at the Parador de Trujillo. Specialty: Lamb in stew with herbs from the pasture. Pairing: D.O. Ribera del Guadiana wine. Dessert: Técula Mécula (almond cake typical of Lower Extremadura).

 

  • 22:00-23:30 Astronomical observation in the plains of Trujillo.

DAY 5: MONFRAGÜE AND TAJO INTERNATIONAL – FLIGHT OF RAPTORS AND CONSTELLATIONS

  • 08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the Parador de Trujillo.

 

  • 09:00-10:00 Transfer to Monfragüe National Park.

 

  • 10:00-13:00 Interpreted route through the park, home to protected birds such as the black vulture and the imperial eagle.

 

  • 13:00-14:30 Picnic among holm oaks with artisan products.

 

  • 15:00-16:00 Visit to the Astronomical Center of Torrejón el Rubio.

 

  • 16:00-17:00 Return to Trujillo and free time.

 

  • 20:00-21:30 Dinner at the Parador de Trujillo. Specialty: Iberian ham toasts with Casar cake cream and paprika. Pairing: Young wine D.O. Tierra de Barros. Dessert: Sheep's rice pudding and Extremaduran cinnamon.

 

  • 22:00-23:30 Astronomical observation in the natural environment of Trujillo.

DAY 6: SALAMANCA – WISDOM, STONE AND STARRY SKY

  • 08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the Parador de Trujillo.

 

  • 09:00-12:00 Transfer to Salamanca.

 

  • 12:00-12:30 Check-in at the Parador de Salamanca, overlooking the Cathedral.

 

  • 13:00-15:00 Guided tour of the University, New Cathedral and Casa de las Conchas.

 

  • 15:00-18:00 Free afternoon to get lost in the  illuminated Plaza Mayor.

 

  • 20:00-21:30 Dinner at the Parador de Salamanca. Specialty: Salamanca hornazo stuffed with loin and Iberian sausage. Pairing: D.O. Arribes del Duero wine. Dessert: Chanfaina dulce charra (a mixture of sweet rice and caramelized almonds).

 

  • 22:00-23:30 Starlight observation in the Sierra de Béjar – Candelario or the surroundings of Ledesma.

DAY 7: FAREWELL FROM THE GOLDEN CITY

  • 08:00-09:00 Breakfast with Iberian sausages, white bread and homemade biscuits.

 

  • 09:00-11:00 Free time to shop for delicatessen, sweets or old books in Salamanca.

 

  • 11:00-13:30 End of the trip or transfer to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas International Airport.
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Day 1: Almagro
Day 2: Almagro
Day 3: Almagro, Guadalupe
Day 4: Guadalupe, Trujillo
Day 5: Trujillo
Day 6: Trujillo, Ledesma
Day 7: Ledesma, Salamanca
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