Medieval Spain
Castles, Cathedrals and the Soul of Castile
A castle can tell the story of Spain.
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17–28 Abril 2028
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THE JOURNEY
Medieval Spain is not just a collection of ruins and monuments. It is the living history of how a continent took shape. On this 12-day expedition, we set out from Barcelona into the interior — Girona, Besalú, Cardona, Albarracín, Toledo, Ávila, Segovia, Valencia, Montserrat — and return to the Catalan capital. Each city is a chapter in an extraordinary story that begins to be understood when seen up close.
ITINERARY
Arrival in Barcelona
Welcome reception and first group meeting. Free afternoon to settle in. Walk through the Gòtic — the historic quarter that preserves traces of medieval Barcelona.
Girona
An hour from Barcelona, Girona is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. Roman walls, a Gothic cathedral and the famous Jewish quarter, the Call.
Besalú and the Garrotxa
The medieval village of Besalú and its extraordinary architectural ensemble, including the 12th-century Jewish quarter. Afternoon in the volcanic landscape of the Garrotxa.
Cardona — The Salt Castle
9th-century fortress built atop a mountain of salt. The history of the Catalan wars and the strategic power of salt in the Middle Ages.
Albarracín — The Red Village
One of the most spectacular medieval villages in Spain. Red-brick architecture embraced by the Guadalaviar River and a wall that climbs the mountainside.
Toledo — Arrival
Arrival in the imperial city. First walk through the historic centre, Mirador del Valle at sunset. Historical overview of the Three Cultures.
Toledo — The Capital of Three Cultures
Full day: Primate Cathedral, Sinagoga del Tránsito, Mezquita Cristo de la Luz and the Alcázar. The city where Christians, Moors and Jews coexisted for centuries — all within a few steps of each other.
Ávila — The Walled City
The best-preserved medieval walls in the world. The story of Saint Teresa and the role of religious orders in shaping Spain.
Segovia — Aqueduct and Alcázar
A 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct still standing. The Alcázar that inspired Disney's castle and the history of the kings of Castile.
Valencia — Silk and the Reconquista
Capital of the ancient Kingdom of Valencia. The Silk Exchange (UNESCO), the Torres de Serranos and the Carmen quarter — the city that stood as a frontier between the Christian and Arab worlds for centuries.
Montserrat
9th-century Benedictine monastery on Catalonia's sacred mountain. Afternoon arrival in Barcelona.
Closing in Barcelona
Group closing. Transfer to Barcelona airport.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What level of walking is required?
Moderate. Some castles require uphill walks of 15 to 30 minutes, but nothing that demands special physical preparation.
Is the expedition conducted in Portuguese?
Yes, entirely in Brazilian Portuguese.
What is the accommodation like?
4-star boutique hotels, preferably in historic properties or with views of medieval monuments.
INTEREST IN THE EXPEDITION
Limited to 6 guests.
Contact us to check availability and reserve your spot.
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