Visitez Cuenca et un vignoble en Toscane espagnole depuis Madrid
Description
Vivez Cuenca avec un cœur ouvert. Plus qu'une excursion d'une journée, c'est un voyage des sens : histoire, vin, nature et émotions en une seule journée. En groupe intime de huit personnes maximum, nous nous éloignerons du tourisme conventionnel pour découvrir l'âme de ce joyau de montagne. Cuenca se révèle comme un murmure de pierre et d'air, avec son charme médiéval et ses paysages de rêve. Vous vous promènerez dans des rues chargées de siècles d'histoire, admirerez la cathédrale de Santa María et San Julián, ainsi que les maisons suspendues dans le vide. Depuis le pont Saint-Paul, la vue vous coupera le souffle. Nous dégusterons l'essence locale dans un restaurant traditionnel (chacun paie sa propre consommation). Le soir venu, le vin nous emmènera dans un vignoble, où terre et passion se confondent. Entre barriques et arômes de raisin, vous vivrez une dégustation exclusive et découvrirez les secrets qui donnent vie à chaque bouteille. Une expérience pour ceux qui cherchent à ressentir, pas seulement à voir, et peut-être à se retrouver dans l'âme de Cuenca.
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Itinéraire
Nous nous retrouverons à O'Donnell Gate avec tous les membres du groupe. De là, nous commencerons notre voyage vers Cuenca.
Arrivée à Cuenca - 10h45
À notre arrivée dans la ville magique de Cuenca, déclarée patrimoine mondial par l'UNESCO, nous commencerons notre immersion par une visite de ses points de vue. Nous apprendrons comment les Arabes ont construit cette ville au milieu des gorges de la rivière Huécar, entre d'imposants murs de pierre et des maisons qui semblent suspendues dans les airs. Nous parcourrons ses rues pavées et gravirons ses pentes abruptes, plongeant dans les secrets de cette ville unique. Tout au long du parcours, nous partagerons son histoire, fascinés par l'impressionnante architecture médiévale et ses racines musulmanes.
Nous explorerons ce joyau de l'architecture gothique, construit au 12ème siècle, en visitant ses impressionnantes chapelles intérieures, chargées d'histoire et de symbolisme. De plus, nous découvrirons la fusion unique d’éléments scientifiques et religieux qui font de cette cathédrale un monument unique en son genre.
Les maisons suspendues de Cuenca sont l'une des icônes les plus emblématiques de la ville et un exemple impressionnant d'architecture médiévale. Construites entre le XIVe et le XVe siècle, ces maisons semblent défier la gravité alors qu'elles se penchent sur le bord d'une falaise surplombant la rivière Huécar. À l'origine, il y en avait beaucoup plus, mais il en reste aujourd'hui trois. Nous pourrons admirer ses balcons en bois qui offrent des vues spectaculaires et uniques sur l'environnement naturel, créant une combinaison harmonieuse de patrimoine historique et de beauté des paysages.
Arrêt déjeuner : Nous ferons une pause pour que vous puissiez manger tranquillement et sans vous précipiter dans un restaurant local, car nous vous assurons que l'idée de notre aventure est que vous profitiez, vous détendiez et appréciiez Cuenca au rythme de notre petit groupe.
Avant d'embarquer pour notre retour, nous visiterons un vignoble local assisté personnellement par son propriétaire. Là, il nous expliquera le processus d'élaboration de ses vins, pendant que nous profiterons d'une dégustation au coucher du soleil, entourés de champs qui évoquent l'essence de la soi-disant « Toscane espagnole ».
Départ pour Madrid. Nous les laisserons au même endroit où nous les avons récupérés.
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Informations importantes
- Sièges enfants avec besoins spéciaux disponibles
- Condition physique moyenne requise
Avis(40)
This was a really fun day. The town is very cute and the winery owner is fun. It’s about an 22 hour day.
We had an amazing time on this tour. Meeting place was very easy to find and we left punctually. There were only 6 people in our group which was very nice. Though, they squeezed us all into a car which was quite tight. One couple had to cram in the very back seat, we had to sit three wide in the middle row (which was very cramped), and one lucky person got to sit up front. For a two-ish hour car ride each way, this was less than ideal and probably my least favorite part of the trip. Our tour guide was great though and provided great information and stories about the area. Cuenca is absolutely breathtaking and a fantastic place to visit. Lunch was not included but our tour guide said he had a reservation for all of us if we wanted to join. This sounded nice and convenient, but upon looking at the restaurant, none of the group decided to join as it was very expensive (Michelin- rated and everything). Our guide didn't really give us an other suggestions so we just wandered and found a good place on our own. We then headed to the winery which was very interesting. It is a very small winery and apparently the owner forgot we were coming so we waited outside until he could get there. The owner was very nice and funny and our wine "samples" were basically him filling a pitcher straight from the cool clay jars full of wine in the basement. He built the entire place himself and manages it on his own. He then took us upstairs where there was gorgeous views of the surrounding area and baked us some flatbreads. Overall, fun trip with intimate experience.
Cuenca is an extremely beautiful and interesting place to visit, and the small group format, with no more than six in the group is a particularly pleasant way to share the trip experience. The single factor that transforms a good day into a memorable day is the quality of the tour guide, who is essentially there to ensure that everyone on the trip has a positive experience. On this trip we were particularly fortunate to be looked after by Tim, who was very welcoming, personable and attentive throughout the day. Thank you Tim - you did a great job!
the City is amazing and our guide was very knowledgeable, the winery is a little underwhelming to be honest. The winemaker is fairly new at making wine and you tell by the taste. First thing i smelled in most of the varieties was alcohol. But you make the best of the situation and drink up. Our group was amazing which made the day a good one.
This is amazing tour. Pablo is the best tour guide we had him twice this week and he was wonderful - the city itself is a steep walk. The winery was not fancy on the outside but was the best time with the Enrique the wine maker and his lovely family I will remember this tour for ever.
It was an A1 service, Pablo our guide was always attentive to the group, taking care of every detail, you can tell that he is a very prepared person and likes what he does, then when we arrived at the vineyard we were greeted by Don Enrique who taught us his winemaking process but more than that, he taught us a lot about kindness and hospitality... made us spend an afternoon as if we were in family. Undoubtedly an experience I would repeat again
This is a very attractive tour, to a city southeast of Madrid, which has all the enchantments of the cliffs, Cathedral, history and not so crowded roads and plazas. Very well recommended for a day trip combined with a visit to the Bodega of Enriaue Moreno in the area was an excellent choice. Thank you to the excellent guide Andres and driver Millo, great treatment and information. It was great to spend the day with the whole group. Thanks again.
Loved everything about this tour! I’ve also done excursions to Toledo, Escorial, Segovia, and Avila and I’ll say that Cuenca was my favorite out of all of them! A must-see!
When I booked the tour, unfortunately due to insufficient participants, I was rebooked to another tour which is Salamanca and Avila. The tour guide Andres was fantastic, he explained every detail about the place we visited. We went to a restaurant in Salamanca which provides amazing local cuisine that I like it a lot. Andres is an excellent tour guide. Thank you for a lovely day
Very good experience. Basins is beautiful. Very cold for January. Dinner was delicious. Henry's Winery and the wines were divine. He made us laugh a lot.
