This is one of our star tours. We visit the most attractive parts of the Madrid sierra, including the mediaeval village of Pedraza, which is like a movie set. Cycling through the lands of Segovia, we stop at picturesque villages each with its romantic church and where people´s livelihood is drawn from the natural produce of the land they live upon.

Arriving at the noble and 1000 year old town of Segovia, we are cast back centuries in history. We enter under a superbly preserved Roman aqueduct and continue on to the beautiful cathedral and the Alcazar (castle fortress) just like those that appear in fairy tales. Our accommodation is in the centre of the city. On day 2, we ride up to the Palace of La Granja, once a royal summer residence. The road rises to cross the sierra once more. We ride along a roman road, flanqued by pine tress and brooks. Arriving at El Escorial, we are once again surrounded by famous monuments, gardens and palaces that still stand graciously as they did in old times. Our tour ends in Madrid where we will enjoy the intensity of the city life offering its museums, gardens, palaces and well preserved monuments. We normally ride in the mornings, have lunch together, followed by sightseeing and arriving at the hotels in the early evening when time is free.


  

Price per person	EUR0 745.- in hotels 3 and 4 stars in double occupancy. Single supplement Euro 165.-
Other options	EURO 650.- in 2 & 3 star hotels doble room. Single supplement Euro 115.- Insurance policy by Mondial Assistance.
Departure dates	Any day of the year, except mid-july to mid-August.
Difficulty level	B (Intermediate) and C (Advanced). 5/6 routes of 45-70 km. (28-43 miles) Twice crossing the Guadarrama mountain range : medium to high difficulty.
Days /nights	7 days / 6 nights of which two are spent in Madrid .
Included in the price	6 nights accommodation and all buffet breakfasts, taxes, 2 dinners, transfers from/to the airport & starting point, bike rental equipped with panniers, detailed information, maps and welcome drink & gift.
Supplements/ Options	For extra nights or further information you may need during your stay in Spain, please consult.
Discounts	Groups of 6 and more get 5%.