Probably the most famous place in Madrid of the Austrias is Plaza Mayor, right in the center and nowadays a must to visit when touring the city.

The Madrid of the Bourbons, which began with the Felipe V and with important places like the San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts, the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace.

Madrid is also known for its Old Bars, the Spanish delicious Tapas, the gastronomy from all over the country and the paradise for gourmets. For the sparkling nightlife there are many places to enjoy and to have fun and with outdoor bar-terraces, festivities, activities and fairs.

Madrid is also shopping place for jewelry, handicraft, antiques, clothing, shoes, ceramic, leather and famous for its flea-markets like the famous El Rastro.

Madrid is finally a welcoming & hospitable city that enjoy the art of living and the passion for life.

Spanish State Museums:

Madrid:

Museo del Prado: Discover part of the Spanish heritage history with the Spanish painting school (Goya * Velázquez * El Greco * Berruguete * Sorolla * Zurbarán *). The Flemish * German * Dutch * Italian * French painting schools.

Centro de Arte Reina Sofia: It was inagurated by the Spanish Kings Juan Carlos I & Sofia the 10th September 1.992. Permanent collections of the most important spanish artists: Picasso * Miró * Dalí * Gargallo * Gutiérrez Solana * Tápies * Chillida * Julio González *

Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza: A visit to this museum spans more than 700 years of the History of Art and features masterpieces of painting. The Spanish * Dutch * Italian * German * Flemish * French painting schools. Cubism * Surrealism * Modernism * Experimental avant-gardes *

Museo Sorolla: The last residence of the Spanish painter Joaquín Sorolla and the most important & complete private collection in the world.

Museo Cerralbo: A Palace-museum housing the collection of the Marquis de Cerralbo, with paintings of Zurbarán & El Greco.

Fundación-Museo Lázaro Galdeano: More than 750 europeans paintings from the 15th to the 19th century, including the Spanish painter Goya.

Fine Arts Royal Academy of San Fernando: Founded the 13th of July of 1.744 by the Spanish King Felipe V. It houses paintings of Murillo * Picasso * Morales * Strigel * Velázquez *

Toledo:

Sephardic Museum: Located in El Tránsito Synagogue, the former Samuel ha Leví built between 1.336 & 1.357. A museum dedicated to the Jewish Heritage of Sepharad.

Casa Museo El Greco: House-museum of Domenikos Theotokopulos with paintings of El Greco and the Madrid, Toledo & Sevilla painting schools of the 17th century.

Spanish National Heritage Monuments:

Madrid:

The Royal Palace: King Philip V commissioned the palace from the architect Sachetti and enlisted some of the most renowned 18th century European artists to decorate it. Works of Tiépolo, Lucas Jordán, Mengs & Goya.

Monastery & Museum of the Royal Barefoot Nuns: it was founded by King Charles I´s daughter, Juana de Austria. 17th century Flemish, Italian & Spanish paintings.

Monastery & Museum of Incarnation: Founded in 1.611 by King Philip and Margarita de Austria. 17th & 18th century paintings with works of Lucas Jordán, Juan Van der Hammen & Gregorio Fernández.

The Pardo Royal Palace: In the 18th century, King Charles III commissioned architect Sabatini to remodel the former palace built by Charles I. Tapestries by Bayeu and Goya.

The Royal Palace of Aranjuez: The construction was begun by King Philip II in the 17th century. Its splendid landscaped gardens house the Peasant´s Cottage, a stately 18th century Mansion.

The Royal Monastery of El Escorial: A World Heritage Site Monument that was the political hub of King Philip II´s empire. The compound comprises the Royal Palace, the Monastery, the Library & the Basilica. Nearly all of Spain´s Monarchs are buried in the King´s Pantheon. Works of El Greco, Tintoretto, Veronés, Van der Weyden & Velázquez.

The Benedictine Abbey Santa Cruz of the Valley of the Fallen: The granite cross of the monument rises in the midst of a huge pine forest. It was built as a mausoleum in the years following the Civil War bu architects Pedro Muguruza and Diego Méndez; its monumental sculptures are the work of Juan de Ávalos.

The city and surroundings is offering a lot of possibilities for organising a meeting or a gala dinner in an unusual venue.

The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum: this museum offers rooms to hold meetings for 187 pax and banqueting for 300 pax.

Old & New Railway Stations: The AVE speed train station with its 4.000 m2 useful area & tropical gardens.

Viñuelas Castle: the XVII century building with gardens and a chapel. From 200 pax to 600 pax capacity.

Teatro Real: The Opera House, is one of the most fantastic venues for meetings and presentations.

Fernán Núñez Palace: a Palace providing a seating capacity for 300 pax.

Marquis of Gavira Palace: a lovely palace with several different rooms and decorated with a different theme: the room of the mirrors, the red room or the room of columns.

The Railway Museum: With old locomotives and wooden wagons from the "belle epoque". Total Capacity from 100 to 1.200 pax.

Palacio de Linares – Casa de América: This small palace has an auditorium for 300 pax and rooms seating 200 pax.

Manzanares El Real Castle: Located at around 45 kilometers from Madrid. a 15th century Castle-Palace with Gothic and Renaissance with a central hall seating 60 pax, a meeting room for 100 pax seated or 200 pax standing, and a patio for 400 pax.

Gran Circulo de Madrid (Casino de Madrid): In Alcalá street, by the city center. The former private club, has several charmy & magical rooms to hold meetings and banqueting.

Club de Golf Retamares: located in Alalpardo. Social club and banqueting for 500 pax.

Arganzuela Glass Palace: the city’s former slaughterhouse, has been rebuilt as a greenhouse to protect a wide range of tropical and subtropical species from all over the world. It holds 900 pax seated and 2.000 pax for cocktail.

Royal Botanical Gardens: For meetings and groups from 50 pax to 130 participants. The Villanueva Pavilion, set in the heart of the gardens, is a nice setting for presentations and exhibitions.

Cuartel del Conde Duque: cultural centre offering 4 exhibition rooms, a hall seating 270 pax, and a Auditorium for 286 people.

Círculo de Bellas Artes: It has been declared a Nation’s heritage. A dance-hall for 1.200 pax. For Carnival time they celebrate its traditional fancy-dress ball.

IMAX Cinema: A huge cinema with 447 seats and the biggest screen in the world.

Zoo-Aquarium: Madrid’s Aquarium holds up to 500 pax.

ABC DE SERRANO: the Pedro Larumbe restaurant & the Redacción & La Terraza rooms.

Centro de Arte Reina Sofia: Lecture hall and garden with a total capacity of 450 pax.

Centro de Convenciones Mapfre: with a total capacity from 80 to 400 pax.

Madrid City Hall: Several of its buildings like the Goya Room and Glass Patio are used to offer official welcoming receptions for specific congresses or special groups.

Finca El Campillo : In El Valle de los Caidos. A farmhouse with bullring and banqueting.

Faro de la Moncloa: a lighting & communication platform at 92 meters high. Total Capacity 250 pax.

Café de Chinitas : Dinner and flamenco show in a typical tablao.

Hipódromo de la Zarzuela: Total Capacity from 450 to 1.800 pax.

Finca Los Jarales : situated in Torrelodones. A farmhouse for parties, banquets, horse show, bullring and typical wine cellar.

Museo Romántico: Romantic museum with a capacity for 100 pax.

Palacio de Anglona: a Palace with a total capacity and banqueting from 130 to 450 pax.

Castillo de Batres el Real : A castle with a cocktail capacity for 400 pax.

Florida Park: Dinner & Spanish Show with a capacity for 200 pax.

Palacio de Los Deportes: Total Capacity 11.000 pax.

Casino Gran Madrid : In Torrelodones. Gambling rooms & gala nights for 700 pax.

La Riviera: A disco for dinners & events for 1.500 pax.

Hostería de Alcalá de Henares: The former San Jerónimo college founded in 1.510. Dinners for 180 pax.

Gabana: a night club for 800 pax with banqueting facilities for dinners.

La Casa Verde: a country manor house with exquisite decoration for 300 pax in Torrelodones.

La Cubierta: in Leganés. A building design for entertainments with arena & terraces and for 1.200 pax.

Raiway Museum: the oldest raiway station in the city for 1.500 pax.

Paradis Country : In Boadilla del Monte. A venue for parties with nice gardens with a capacity for 2.000 pax.

Corral de la Moreria : Dinner and flamenco show in a tablao.

Venta Reyes – Mesón Cuevas del Vino : located in Chinchón. A restaurant for banqueting and shows.

Finca El Pendolero: in los Peñascales for 800 pax.

Finca El Campillo: in San Lorenzo del Escorial for 600 pax.

Finca La Jara: in valdetorres del jarama for 600 pax.

Finca la Vega de Henares: in alcalá de henares for 300 pax.

Finca la Matilla: in los santos de la humosa for 350 pax.

Finca las Jarillas: in tres cantos for 435 pax.

El Cortijo & Casa de Mónico: a countryside House & "Cortijo" for banqueting in majadahonda for 800 pax.

Negralejo Palace : located in carretera San Fernando – Mejorada del Campo, km 3. It is an ancient country Palace for 3.500 pax.

La Casa Grande : Located in Torrejón de Ardoz. A Castilian House from the 16^th century for medieval dinners and banqueting from 12 to 2.000 pax.

Torres Bermejas : Dinner and flamenco show in a typical tablao.

Finca la Encinilla: situated in Valdelaguna. Shooting, hunting, multiadventure activities ( horses, quads, mountain bikes, traversing, rapel, gymkhanas, paint-ball, etc). Countryside lunch.

Los Arcos del Real: a estate mansion located in San Lorenzo del Escorial, at 40 minutes from Madrid. Meeting facilities, bullring, mockbullfight, horse show, archery, golf, balloons, banqueting room & 3 courts for cocktails.

Museo de la Ciudad: Auditorium for 274 pax for meetings & the main meeting room for cocktails & launch products.

Parque Juan Carlos I: Auditorium for 9.172 pax for concerts & shows, the central track for dinners & the garden of the 3 cultures for cocktails.

Club Nautico Náyade: a lesire, sport & adventure center located in Los Angeles de San Rafael, at 45 minutes from Madrid. S-pool, giant tobogan, cable-ski, catamaran minicruise, windsurf, tennis, kayak, ski donuts, football, paint ball, banana ski, pedals, water motobycicle, quad, nayade park, riding, mountain bike, golf school, etc.

Palacio Vistalegre: A covered arena for events, shows, concerts, etc. with a capacity of 14.000 pax & banqueting for 1.500 pax in the arena.

Casa de Velazquez: a former palace from 1.929 & nowadays a french school for artists & intellectuals. Cocktails for 100 pax.

Palacio de Saldaña: a palace located in Madrid city center and in the district of Salamanca. It has several banqueting & meeting rooms for 70 pax.

CIMA Business Center: the former Palace of Miraflores from 17^th century with meeting & banqueting facilities and a court for 120 pax.

Real Fábrica de Tapices: the old Tapestry Factory built in 1.721 by Felipe II. Two banqueting rooms for dinners & coktails for 600 pax.

El Cigarral de las Mercedes: a nice property with House, Tent & gardens located in Toledo with different banqueting rooms for a total of 580 pax.

Kinepolis: A cinema complex for conventions, events, banqueting & with different meeting room for 1.000 pax.

Palace of Aldovea: a former Palace located at 20 minutes from Madrid, surrounded by 9.000 m2 of gardens and with a capacity for 500 pax.

Al-Andalus: a typical Spanish "Tablao" for Flamenco shows and dinners for 150 pax.

Carlos Sainz Business Center: located in Las Rozas with meeting rooms capacity for 160 pax and the possibility to do indoorkarting.

Finca La Alqueria: a farmhouse surrounded by gardens at 10 kms. from Madrid for meetings, cocktails, horse shows, activities, events and banqueting for 1.400 pax.

La Posta Real: a nice country venue/restaurant located in Rivas at 20 minutes driving from Madrid with Castilian rural decoration, bullring for mini mockbullfights, theme parties, outdoor games & social meetings.

Madrid Arena: a venue for major sport events and shows with a capacity up to 12.000 pax in the Central Pavilion and up to 2.040 pax in the Auxiliary Pavilion.

PALACIO MUNICIPAL DE CONGRESOS

Situated in the Campos de Las Naciones, next to the airport. It is a Conference, Convention and Exhibition Centre. There is an Open-air Auditorium, in the Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I, with capacity for 10.000 people. In the Municipal Congress Hall complex in the Campo de las Naciones you will find the multi-purpose area with Halls capacity from 10 to 1.500 pax.

Located near Madrid and a few minutes driving from the Paseo de la Castellana. The Juan Carlos I exhibition centre with Halls capacity from 6 to 13.000 pax.

Very well located, near the most exclusive hotels. Madrid Congress Hall is Spain’s most prestigious conference venue located in the heart of the city. With a magnificent auditorium of 2.000 seats and many other facilities. Halls capacity from 35 to 1.909 pax.

A perfect place for meetings, trade fairs, conferences, conventions & expositions. Halls capacity from 100 to 6.400 pax.

Atocha train station is a historical building which has been renewed with 3 different areas available for exhibitions and conventions:

The AVE spanish fast train hall, with 2.400m2. The Atocha Garden has 3.500m2 & among different plants from all over the world and the Atocha Pedestrian square has 4.000m2 for exhibitions and presentations in the open air.

HOTELS

Hotel Ritz: The real "Belle Epoque". The Ritz, is situated in the centre of the city & near the Retiro Park. 158 rooms. Halls Capacity from 24 to 450 pax.

Hotel Santo Mauro: A nice small palace building. 36 rooms. Meeting rooms from 10 to 90 pax.

Hotel Villa Magna: Is located in the heart of Madrid’s financial district. 194 rooms. Halls Capacity from 15 to 250 pax.

Hotel Palace: Facing the Spanish Parliament Building, in the heart of Madrid. 445 rooms. Halls Capacity from 30 to 450 pax.

Hotel Adler: located in the Salamanca district with a charmy building of Alfonsine architecture, is a singular & attractive property. Wooden furniture, marble floors & fireplaces. 45 rooms.

Hotel Villa Real: In the heart of Madrid, close to the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofia Art Museum, the Retiro Park and the Thyssen Foundation. 115 rooms. Meeting rooms from 12 to 150 pax.

Hotel Orfila: A nice small Palace in the city center. 32 rooms. Meeting rooms from 20 to 90 pax.

Hotel Husa Princesa: Right in the heart of Madrid. Touristic, shopping, theatre and cinema area next to the Plaza de España. 275 rooms. Halls Capacity from 10 to 270 pax.

Hotel Miguel Ángel: Located on the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, the city’s new commercial and residential district. 278 rooms. Halls Capacity from 12 to 150 pax.

Hotel Wellington: Located in the centre of the residential and shopping area of Madrid, near Retiro Park and the Alcalá Gate. 273 rooms. Halls Capacity from 25 to 240 pax.

Hotel Tryp Monte Real: 77 rooms. Meeting rooms from 30 to 300 pax.

Hotel Hespería Madrid: 170 rooms. Meeting rooms for 250 pax.

Hotel Meliá Madrid: In the city center. 266 rooms. Halls Capacity from 18 to 330 pax.

Hotel Castellana Intercontinental: On the fashionable and prestigious Paseo de la Castellana, in the heart of the international banking and business district. 310 rooms. Halls Capacity from 10 to 380 pax.

Hotel Mindanao: 300 rooms. Located in one of the most exclusive areas of the city. Bars, restaurants, coffee shop, saunas & winter and summer s-pools. Meeting rooms from 20 to 300 pax.

Hotel Meliá Castilla : At the most strategic point of Madrid just of the main thoroughfare, Paseo de la Castellana. Convention Center with Auditorium for 512 pax. 936 rooms. Halls Capacity from 14 to 950 pax.

Hotel NH Eurobuilding : The property is located in the most prestigious shopping and social centre of Madrid. 421 rooms. Halls Capacity from 10 to 900 pax.

Hotel Crowne Plaza: Located in the heart of Madrid, near the Royal Palace, the Opera Theatre and of the Prado museum. 306 rooms. Halls Capacity from 25 to 460 pax.

Hotel Meliá Avenida América: In the most active business area of Madrid, very close to the Juan Carlos I fair grounds. 228 rooms. Halls Capacity from 25 to 1.400 pax.

Hotel Auditorium Madrid: :located near IFEMA Exhibition Fair & the airport. 869 rooms, fitness center, s-pool, business center, Convention Center Príncipe Felipe with an Auditorium for 2.200 pax and 28 meeting rooms with different capacities.

Hotel Velada Madrid: : located at 5 minutes from Juan Carlos I fairgrounds and 15 minutes from city center. 261 rooms with heated s-pool, gym, business center and 15 meeting rooms from 50 to 1.200 pax.

Hotel Tryp Ambassador: Historical centre of Madrid very near to the Royal Palace, the Opera, the Senate and to the Gran Vía. 181 rooms. Halls Capacity from 30 to 170 pax.

Hotel Tryp Fénix: Next to the City of Madrid Culture Centre and an important shopping area close to Goya. 228 rooms. Halls Capacity from 20 to 135 pax.

Gran Hotel Reina Victoria: The hotel has declared as building of historical interest, located between the squares Santa Ana and El Angel, in front of the Theatre Español. 201 rooms. Halls Capacity from 30 to 250 pax.

Hotel Santo Domingo: A nice & central located Hotel. 119 rooms. Meeting rooms from 12 to 90 pax.

Hotel Emperador: 232 rooms. Meeting rooms from 30 to 300 pax.

Castilla Plaza: near the Plaza Castilla. 149 rooms. Meeting rooms for 150 pax.

Hotel Meliá Confort Los Galgos: 358 rooms. Meeting rooms from 12 to 300 pax.

Hotel Holiday Inn Madrid: 313 rooms. Meeting rooms from 8 to 235 pax.

Hotel Colón: 381 rooms. Meeting rooms from 8 to 350 pax.

Hotel Cuzco: 330 rooms. Meeting rooms from 24 to 300 pax.

Hotel Chamartin: 378 rooms. Meeting rooms from 25 to 550 pax.

Hotel NH Príncipe de Vergara: 173 rooms. Meeting rooms from 14 to 100 pax.

Hotel NH Sanvy: 141 rooms. Meeting rooms from 12 to 100 pax.

Novotel Madrid: 236 rooms. Meeting rooms from 12 to 80 pax.

Parador de Chinchón: Located in Chinchón. 38 rooms. Meeting rooms from 12 to 125 pax.

Hotel Victoria Palace: Situated in San Lorenzo del Escorial. 87 rooms. Meeting rooms from 10 to 250 pax.

Posada de la Villa: typical inn from the 17^th century. Roast in oven.

La Barraca: classical Spanish Paella.

Botin: Castilian food.

Casa Lucio: Castilian cuisine.

Los Borrachos de Velazquez: andalusian & Spanish specialities.

Horcher: classical & international cuisine.

Lhardy: local madrileña food.

Restaurant La Dote: Spanish & mediterranean specilaities. Total capacity for 150 pax.

Paradis Madrid: a gourmet place with the "celler" wine cellar.

La Trainera: Seafood specialities.

Café de Oriente: french and basque cuisine.

Castellana 179: spanish traditional cuisine.

Taberna del Alabardero: basque food & tapas.

Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas: Local madrileña cuisin.

Jockey: classical food.

El Café de la Opera: local cuisine for gourmands & with opera singers.

Zalacain: new style cuisine.

El Asador de Aranda: lamb specialities.

Mesón del Cid: castilian food.

It is the ideal destination choice motivating people who have always dreamed of an European vacation.

Narrow streets and wide avenues; old palaces and modern buildings; museums and monuments; pubs and popular "tascas"; art and culture; business and pleasure.

A magnificent Royal Palace right in the heart of the city and the world famous Prado Museum.

Nearby are the home and Museum of El Greco in Toledo, the Aqueduct in Segovia, the Medieval Walls in Avila, the Palace and Gardens in Aranjuez, the Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen.

All this and much more is Madrid, Capital of Spain, probably one of the best Incentive, Congress and Convention destination in Europe.

Arrival transfer to Madrid Hotel including deluxe motorcoaches, professional uniformed English speaking guides, porterage at airport and hotel, transfer of luggage to hotel by separate van and Viajes PLUS TRAVEL SPAIN Welcome Kit.

Pre-registration and check-in at special Hospitality Desk. Afternoon is at leisure after the flight.

A WELCOME TO MADRID EVENING.

The evening festivities begin with a Cocktail Reception including one-hour open bar, serving imported and domestic liquors, domestic white and red wines and a complete variety of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres. "La tuna" strolling musicians, University students dressed colourfully in 15^th century costumes will entertain during cocktails.

A Welcome dinner including wines, coffee and liqueur will follow cocktails.

Accommodation in double occupancy.

Buffet breakfast.

MORNING ARTISTIC TOUR OF MADRID.

This morning a visit to the Prado Museum, one of the most famous Art Galleries in the world displaying works of the greatest masters. Continue to the Royal Palace, residence of Spanish Royalty from the 18^th century till the time of King Alfonso XIII. Used today for official receptions by king Juan Carlos.

LUNCH IN TOLEDO INCLUDING WINE AND COFFEE.

AFTERNOON VISIT OF TOLEDO.

Toledo once resigned as one of Europe’s most important cities, and since those days the old section has changed very little. Visit the Museum and House of "El Greco", the Transito Synagogue, the Alcazar Fortress and the Cathedral. The many wares of Toledo, especially damascine and inlaid gold, are world famous.

A delicious dine around dinner at one of Madrid’s finest restaurants form a selected list of Madrid’s best. Includes roundtrip transportation and menu with choice of appetiser, entree and dessert. Accommodation in double occupancy.

Buffet breakfast.

Morning at leisure.

EXCURSION TO CHINCHON.

Departure for Chinchon, one of Spain’s oldest cities, for a full day in the countryside. Chinchon is known for it’s anisette which is distilled in the old castle above the town. Entertainment including an exhibition of Spanish Horsemanship, Baby Bullfighting and a delicious lunch complete with wines and liqueur. Visit the underground wine cellars which continue for kilometres under the restaurant.

Dinner tonight at leisure.

Accommodation in double occupancy.

Buffet breakfast.

SIGHTSEEING TO AVILA & SEGOVIA.

Depart for Avila, visit this fortified city situated in the heart of Castile. Continue to Segovia and visit he Alcazar, see the Roman Aqueduct. Lunch will be in Segovia including wine and coffee.

After lunch, continue to La Granja for a visit to the Palace and surrounding gardens and then return to Madrid.

A FASCINATING THEME PARTY NIGHT.

Arriving at a local Venue, to enjoy a one-hour open bar cocktail with hot and cold hors d’oeuvres.

A full course Dinner follows including wine, water & coffee. Roundtrip transfers included.

Accommodation in double occupancy.

Buffet breakfast.

MORNING VISIT TO EL ESCORIAL & VALLEY OF THE FALLEN.

The Escorial Monastery is on the slopes of the Guadarrama mountain range. The building contains a Basilica, a Monastery, a Royal Palace and the Royal Pantheon. The Valley of the Fallen is a memorial and burial place of those who lost their lives during the Civil War in Spain. The monument consists of a Basilica carved in the rock, considered to be the longest in the world. It is decorated with sculptures in black stone, representing the four evangelists. It is also the burial place of General Francisco Franco.

Afternoon at leisure.

EVENING AT FLORIDA PARK CLUB WITH DINNER.

Transfer to Florida Park night Club for a delightful evening including a delicious full-course dinner & Spanish Flamenco & orchestra.

Accommodation in double occupancy.

Buffet breakfast.

Morning at leisure for shopping.

A great day for last minute chores, shopping, gifts for family and friends, writing important postcards, organising packing for tomorrow’s departure, or just strolling through the streets of Madrid to get last minute glimpses which will soon be memories!

EVENING FAREWELL FESTIVITIES begin with a one hour open bar COCKTAIL RECEPTION serving imported and domestic liquors, white and red domestic wines and a selection of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres. A Trio will entertain during cocktails.

A full course GALA BANQUET DINNER in the Hotel or in a local Venue follows including white and red wines, coffee, liqueur and champagne. During dinner an orchestra will play for listening and dancing pleasure or special Spanish performers.

Accommodation in double occupancy.

Buffet breakfast.

Departure transfer to the Madrid Airport including deluxe motorcoaches and adios to Spain.

Avila, a fortified city situated on an hilltop in the heart of Castile, is best known as the birthplace of Santa Teresa and for the impressive medieval walls, the oldest and best preserved in Spain. A visit will be made to the Convent of Santa Teresa, built on the site where the Saint was born; the Royal Monastery of Santo Tomas, founded by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabel; and the Romanesque and Gothic Cathedral.

Continue to Segovia, universally famous for the Aqueduct, an imposing engineering marvel dating from Roman times. Here there is also a visit to the Alcazar, an enchanting fairytale fortress castle and there is also the Art Contemporary Esteban Vicente museum.

In Segovia, enjoy a delicious lunch. On return to Madrid there is a stop at La Granja with a visit to the Palace and surrounding gardens.

Early morning departure heading south west from Madrid and in about an hour and a half, reach Valdecabras, an enchanted town. It is a true monument to nature with huge rock formations where you can let you imagination wander. This is a photographer’s paradise and shouldn’t be missed. Continuing to the city of Cuenca, with it’s unique construction which make a medieval masterpiece. Visit the streets of this city built on a mountain peak, and admire the original construction that makes it different and so unique from any other city of Spain. Lunch in a local restaurant. On the return trip to Madrid, admire different castles and typical villages which will enlighten you knowledge of Spanish culture.

One of the oldest and most interesting cities of Europe, reflects the many cultures that have formed it, and perhaps better than any other city reflects the many moods of Spain’s art and history. Visits are made to the magnificent Gothic Cathedral, the ancient Jewish Synagogue, the fortress of Alcazar, the Church of San Tomé and the home of the famous painter, El Greco. There is also a visit to the factory where black and gold damascine steel of Toledo is made. Enjoy lunch in this historical city and enjoy time to stroll and discover the fascinating corners of this Imperial City.

 TOLEDO – ARANJUEZ

A visit to Toledo, just as described above, and after lunch, instead of freetime, continue to Aranjuez.

Situated in a beautiful valley between the Tajo and Jarama Rivers, Aranjuez is a city of palaces, gardens and fountains. It is a particularly famous for it’s Royal Palace, the former residence of the Kings of the House of Borbon. After a visit to the palace, which houses a marvellous collection of paintings and porcelains, continue to visit the Casa del Labrador a tiny modest looking house, which in reality is more interesting than the Royal Palace, because of it’s tastefully combined decor and the works of art it houses. Admire the precious gardens, and continue back to Madrid.

220 kilometres from Madrid, has an entire collection of antique monuments from the Middle Ages and Renaissance of great value and Salamanca as once called "Little Rome".

The very famous University, named "Mother of the Virtues of Sciences and Arts" is world famous. The Plaza Mayor, built in 1729 and considered the nicest Spanish Baroque style square will be visited. Also, the Casa de las Conchas, the civil monument most representative of the Catholic Kings architecture. Then see the Old Cathedral from the 12th Century in Romanesque and Gothic style, and the New Cathedral of the 16th Century of different styles: Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. The University will also be visited. There is also the Dueñas Convent and Art Nouveau & Art Deco museum. Lunch at a typical restaurant and free time before returning to Madrid.

In Chinchón we will see the castle, the original Plaza Mayor square, the convento of las clarisas, the casa de la cadena & the parador former agustinos monastery. The world heritage town Alcalá de Henares founded by the romans and cultural & humanistic capital of the spanish renaissance during the Golden Age. The cathedral, the university, san bernardo convent & cervantes house-museum.

A team building activitiy with different groups to get to know Madrid & do some tests. We deliver to the groups some information, city maps, underground & bus tickets, a brochure & some questions and clues. Visit a tapas bar, be a flea market seller, discover a church, make some handicraft, be a street performer, look for something in a museum, get some sweets in a convent, etc. etc.

A team building activity with different groups to know the culture of the city provided with photo camera, a route map & city map. Walk through the Austrias madrid to look & find the famous people of the spanish history such as Felipe II, Lope de Vega, Goya, Luis Candelas. Look for a book in an old library, taste a wine in a typical tavern or a tapas bar, be a seller in a flea market, get something in a convent, be a craftman, make a street show, buy something special in a market, etc.

A team building activity in this pretty village of Madrid´s province through the city & gardens based in the history of the labyrinth of the "Minotauro". The groups will be named Zeus, Hércules, Poseidón, Cíclopes, Argonautas, Sirenas, etc & different history people such as Teseo, Minos, Ariadna, Ícaro & Dédalo will be waiting for you & will test you during the route. Teams will discover through Aranjuez the old taverns, the typical restaurants, the monuments & the shops.

This nice little town makes one of the most enjoyable visits during your stay in Madrid. Heading southeast, on the way to Valencia, at about 35 kilometres, we arrive at Chinchon, famous for it’s anisette and also for the main square which used to a bullring.

Then proceed through the narrow streets of this enchanting medieval town to experience an outstanding exhibition of Spanish horsemanship by pure Arabian and Carthusian horses.

Watching this show at the bullring while enjoying a few glasses of Sangria, we can also participate in other organised entertainments such as "baby bullfighting".

Afterwards, continue by foot to a typical local restaurant for a succulent menu. You will gave the opportunity to enter into the ancient wine cellars, directly below the restaurant, which continue underground for some 13 kilometres. After the meal, pay a visit to the Museum of Antique Carriages and them after this day of excitement and pleasure in the countryside, return to Madrid.

Madrid is a handsome city with an abundance of beautiful monuments, parks, plazas and fine architecture. This is a comprehensive tour that gives the visitor a taste of Madrid’s charm and beauty by driving through the main avenues and boulevards, passing the gracious fountains and plazas, through the lovely Retiro Park, by some of the many palaces, monuments and state buildings, and to the Casa de Campo, an extensive park on the outskirts, for a panoramic view of Madrid.

This visit is to the two most famous structures of the city, the Royal Parlace and the Prado Museum. Two centuries of history are reflected in the "Palacio Real". This was the home of Spanish Royalty from the 18^th century until the time of exile of king Alfonso XIII. Today it is used as the setting for official receptions by the present King of Spain, Juan Carlos.

The Prado Museum is one of the world’s great art galleries. It displays paintings from the 12^th to the 18^th century. The most famous exhibits are those of Velazquez, Goya and El Greco.

Visit the museum Centro de Arte Reina Sofia inagurated by the Spanish Kings Juan Carlos I & Sofia the 10th September 1.992. Permanent collections of the most important spanish artists: Picasso, Miró, Dalí, Gargallo, Gutiérrez Solana, Tápies, Chillida and Julio González. And the Thyssen-Bornemisza museum with the private collection of more than 700 years of the History of Art and features masterpieces of painting. The Spanish, Dutch, Italian, German, Flemish and French painting schools. Cubism, Surrealism, Modernism and Experimental avant-gardes.

The Monastery of El Escorial is said to be one of the architectural wonders of the world. It was built by Juan Herrera, being the personal idea of King Felipe II, who ordered its construction to commemorate the Spanish victory at the Battle of San Quintin in 1557. It was designed to be the burial place of the Royal Family in Spain, and also the home of a religious order and a place of peace and meditation.

A few miles from El Escorial, in a wild valley of the Guadarrama Range, lies "El Valle de los Caidos" (Valley of the Fallen) Franco’s monument to the Civil War dead. This is a crypt made by cutting through 850 feet of solid rock. Plans for this monument were conceived in 1940. General Francisco Franco is buried in the Valley of the Fallen.

Florida Park finest night Club in Madrid offers a delicious dinner including wine or champagne. Variety of menus available.

After dinner here is time for dancing and then a truly fascinating Spanish Flamenco & orchestra.. The abundance of special effects, beautiful costumes, choreography and showmanship will maze you.

After a short panoramic visit of Madrid, admiring the illuminated fountains and plazas, arrive at a typical restaurant to enjoy a delicious dinner. After dinner, sit back and enjoy a colourful, exciting folklore show!

**Both evening tours also available without dinner.

Half day excursion to the Escorial Monastery with the Royal Pantheon and to the Valley of the Fallen with a Basilica carved in the rock.