#MAGICALVILLAGES-GREAT ROUTE OF CITIES AND TOWNS OF THE ANCIENT KINGDOMS

8:30 a.m – Arrival in Viso del Marqués

• Morning reception of participants

3:00 p.m – Meeting point at the hotel in Viso del Marqués

• Check-in and group welcome

4:00 p.m – Guided tour of the Palace of the Marquis of Santa Cruz

• Former noble residence
• Houses an outstanding collection of art and historical documents

5:30 p.m – Walk through the historic center and visit to the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption

• Tour of the town’s monumental heritage
• Discover its religious architecture

6:30 p.m – Free time at the Sierra Morena Viewpoint

• Natural area with panoramic views
• Ideal for admiring the landscape and taking photos

8:00 p.m – Dinner at the hotel’s restaurant

• Specialty: Pickled partridge with garnish
• Wine pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Valdepeñas
• Night – Accommodation in Viso del Marqués

8:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

10:00 a.m – Visit to the Windmills of Campo de Criptana

• A filming location for numerous productions inspired by Don Quixote de la Mancha

11:30 a.m – Theatrical Don Quixote de la Mancha experience in the Sierra de los Molinos

2:00 p.m – Lunch at Mesón Los Leones restaurant

• Specialty: Traditional Manchegan cuisine

3:00 p.m – Transfer at guest’s expense to Campo de Criptana

4:00 p.m – Visit to a winery with D.O. La Mancha wine tasting

5:30 p.m – Visit to a certified bakery with tasting of local products

6:30 p.m – Tasting of traditional sweets at a local artisan pastry shop

8:00 p.m – Dinner at the hotel’s restaurant offering traditional Manchegan cuisine

• Specialty: Duelos y quebrantos with homemade bread
• Wine pairing: White wine D.O. La Mancha
• Accommodation: Campo de Criptana

8:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

• Full breakfast with local products to start the day with energy

10:00 a.m – Visit to the Windmills of Campo de Criptana

• An iconic setting featured in numerous film productions inspired by Don Quixote de la Mancha
• Discover the history of these Manchegan giants and their role in world literature

11:30 a.m – Theatrical Don Quixote de la Mancha experience in the Sierra de los Molinos

• Take part in an immersive performance recreating scenes from Cervantes’ classic in the very landscape that inspired it

2:00 p.m – Lunch at a local restaurant

• Dish: Pisto manchego with free-range egg and country-style bread
• Wine pairing: Red wine D.O. La Mancha
• Enjoy a rustic and traditional atmosphere with views of the windmills

3:30 p.m – Transfer at guest’s expense to Villafranca de los Caballeros (Distance: 45 km – Estimated duration: 40 minutes)

• Upon arrival, the passport must be stamped at the Town Hall as part of the itinerary

4:00 p.m – Visit to a winery with D.O. La Mancha wine tasting

• Learn about the wine production process and sample various regional wines

5:30 p.m – Visit to a certified bakery with tasting of local products

• Discover the secrets of traditional Manchegan bread made with native flours

6:30 p.m – Tasting of typical sweets at an artisan pastry shop

• Sample delicacies such as rosquillas, mantecados, and other sweets made from century-old recipes

8:00 p.m – Dinner at the hotel’s restaurant featuring traditional Manchegan cuisine

• Specialty: Duelos y quebrantos with homemade bread
• Wine pairing: White wine D.O. La Mancha
• Accommodation: Campo de Criptana

8:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

• Start the day with a full breakfast

10:00 a.m – Visit to the old town of Escalona and its medieval castle

• Former residence of Álvaro de Luna
• Mentioned in several historical novels

11:30 a.m – Tour of the Plaza Mayor and the Church of San Miguel Arcángel

• Cultural walk through the historic heart of the town
• Discover the area’s religious and urban heritage

1:30 p.m – Lunch at a traditional grill in Yepes

• Specialty: Roasted suckling pig with garnish
• Wine pairing: Reserve red wine D.O. Méntrida

3:00 p.m – Transfer at guest’s expense to Escalona (90 km | 1 hour 15 minutes)

• Return to the starting point to continue the day

4:00 p.m – Free time by the Alberche River

• Natural space for relaxation
• Perfect for resting and enjoying the riverside surroundings

5:30 p.m – Kayaking on the Alberche River

• Water activity suitable for all levels
• Direct connection with nature

6:30 p.m – Visit to an organic farm with tasting of cheeses and local products

• Discover sustainable production methods
• Taste artisanal flavors from the region

10:00 p.m – Accommodation in Escalona

• Overnight stay in a charming rural setting

8:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

• Start the day with a full breakfast

10:00 a.m – Visit to the Convent of the Discalced Carmelites in Loeches

• Monastery founded in the 17th century
• Maintains an active cloistered life and holds a valuable artistic heritage

11:30 a.m – Tour of the Monastery of San Ignacio and its spectacular Baroque chapel

• A remarkable example of Madrid's Baroque architecture
• Final resting place of several historical figures

1:30 p.m – Lunch at a Castilian cuisine restaurant in Escalona

• Specialty: Judiones de La Granja (large white beans) with chorizo
• Wine pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid

3:00 p.m – Transfer at guest’s expense to Loeches (110 km | 1 hour 30 minutes)

• Return to the town to continue the afternoon visits

4:00 p.m – Visit to a winery with D.O. Vinos de Madrid wine tasting

• Guided tour of the facilities
• Commented tasting of various local wine varieties

6:00 p.m – Tasting of convent pastries made by the nuns of Loeches

• Handmade using traditional recipes
• Unique flavors tied to monastic life

10:00 p.m – Accommodation in Loeches

8:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

• Start the day with a full breakfast

10:00 a.m – Visit to El Escorial Monastery

• Renaissance complex declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Home to the Royal Pantheon and a valuable historical library

1:00 p.m – Walk through the Monastery gardens and scenic viewpoints

• Outdoor route with views of the mountains
• Ideal spot for photography and relaxation

1:30 p.m – Lunch at a restaurant specializing in mountain cuisine

• Specialty: Judiones de La Granja (white beans) and roasted lamb
• Wine pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid

3:00 p.m – Transfer at guest’s expense to San Lorenzo de El Escorial (45 km | 50 minutes)

• Comfortable journey to continue with afternoon activities

4:00 p.m – Hiking route to La Silla de Felipe II

• Moderate-level trail
• Natural viewpoint overlooking the Monastery and the Sierra de Guadarrama

5:30 p.m – Visit to the Casita del Príncipe and its gardens

• 18th-century royal retreat
• Neoclassical gardens featuring unique plant species

6:30 p.m – Stroll through the historic center and Jacinto Benavente Square

• Discover the urban and commercial charm of the town
• Free time for shopping or photography

8:00 p.m – Dinner at a traditional restaurant in San Lorenzo de El Escorial

• Specialty: Pickled trout with seasonal salad
• Wine pairing: White wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid

10:00 p.m – Accommodation in San Lorenzo de El Escorial

• Rest in a peaceful and historic setting

8:00 a.m – Breakfast at the hotel

• Start the day with a full breakfast

10:30 a.m – Visit to the Castle-Palace of Magalia

• 16th-century Renaissance fortress
• Historic venue used for cultural and conference events

11:30 a.m – Walk through the Herrería Forest and the Queen’s Fountain (Fuente de la Reina)

• Trail within a protected natural area
• Perfect for connecting with nature and enjoying the landscape

1:00 p.m – Lunch at a Castilian cuisine restaurant

• Specialty: Roasted suckling pig with pan-roasted potatoes
• Wine pairing: Young red wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid

3:00 p.m – Transfer at guest’s expense to Las Navas del Marqués (25 km | 30 minutes)

• Comfortable journey to continue with the afternoon activities

4:00 p.m – Hiking in the Valle de Iruelas Nature Reserve

• Marked trail suitable for all levels
• Opportunity to observe native wildlife and birds

6:00 p.m – Visit to the Plaza Mayor of Las Navas del Marqués and the Church of San Juan Bautista

• Urban tour through the historic center of the town
• Discover religious and cultural heritage

8:00 p.m – Dinner at the accommodation

• Specialty: Sopa castellana (Castilian garlic soup) and grilled lamb chops
• Wine pairing: Rosé wine D.O. Vinos de Madrid

10:00 p.m – Accommodation in Las Navas del Marqués

• Rest in a natural and historic setting

08:00 a.m - Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 a.m - Guided tour of the historic center of Las Navas del Marqués and its Plaza Mayor

11:30 a.m - Visit to an olive mill with an extra virgin olive oil tasting

1:00 p.m - Check-out. End of the trip.