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Isabel, the Catholic

Isabel, the Catholic


Day 1 | Lisbon – Madrigal de las Altas Torres (Birth and Childhood)

  • Departure from Lisbon early in the morning towards Madrigal de las Altas Torres, the Queen's birthplace.

  • A visit to the city's historical sites and contextualization of Isabel's childhood and family environment.

  • Lunch en route or in Ávila, with a brief scenic stop.

  • Check-in at the hotel in Ávila.

  • Dinner and accommodation.


Day 2 | Arévalo (Youth)

  • Breakfast and departure for Arévalo, where Isabel spent part of her youth.

  • A visit to the city's palaces and churches, highlighting the cultural and religious background of the future Queen.

  • Lunch in Arévalo.

  • In the afternoon, the journey continues to Medina del Campo, a city of strategic importance during Isabel's early adulthood.

  • Check-in at your hotel in Medina del Campo or Valladolid.

  • Dinner and accommodation.


Day 3 | Valladolid and Segovia (Adulthood – Ascension to the Throne)

  • Breakfast and guided tour in Valladolid: Plaza Mayor, Villena Palace, University, Cathedral “La Inconclusa”.

  • Lunch in the city center.

  • In the afternoon, visit Segovia, including the Alcázar, where Isabella consolidated her power after the death of Henry IV.

  • Dinner and accommodation in Segovia or Valladolid.


Day 4 | Toro and Tordesillas (Adulthood – Military and Diplomatic Power)

  • Breakfast and departure for Toro:

    • A visit to the city and the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria de Toro, providing context for the Battle of Toro (1476), which was decisive for Isabella's ascension to the throne.

  • Lunch in the area (at the customer's expense).

  • In the afternoon, visit Tordesillas, the city of the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494):

    • Museum of the Treaty, Museum of Sacred Art and Museum of Scale Models.

  • Return to Valladolid or Medina del Campo.

  • Dinner and accommodation.


Day 5 | Medina del Campo / Ávila / Lisbon (Old Age and Legacy)

  • Breakfast and visits to places related to the final stage of life:

    • Medina del Campo: Testamentary Palace, Collegiate Church.

    • Ávila: Monastery of the Incarnation and other sites representative of the Queen's religious and cultural legacy.

  • Lunch en route.

  • Beginning of the return trip to Lisbon, with brief scenic stops.

  • Arrival in Lisbon at the end of the day and end of services.

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