Tour description

Entering in Huete is entering one of the most monumental cities of the town of Cuenca, cause its churches, its monasteries, its palace-houses, and its wall make this town one of the most beautiful in La Alcarria.

ITINERARY

• 9.00 – Departure from Madrid
• Guided visit to Roman Mines of Lapis Specularis
• Guided visit to Huete Ethnographic Museum
• Meal in Huete
• Guided visit: Monumental Huete
• Panoramic visit to the Uclés Monastery
• Tasting of Manchego Products
• 20.00 – Arrival
   

Visit Roman Mines of Lapis Speularis. We will discover the mysteries of these caves that flooded the area surrounding the Roman city of Segóbriga.
According to Pliny the Elder, the best Lapis of the entire Empire was located 100,000 steps around this city. The two mines that are visited are accessible to all audiences, taking a tour of the ancient galleries where the Romans dug in the rock to extract this precious material. A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of ancient civilizations.

Huete Ethnographic Museum. A tribute to the trades of the past, to the people and their people. Without a doubt, a journey through the history and customs of one of the greatest towns in the province.

Meal in Huete

Guided visit to the Monumental City of Huete. Visiting its most emblematic buildings such as the Monastery of La Merced, the apse of Sta. Mª de Atienza, the Church of Sto. Sunday, the Convent of Jesus and Mary. We will also visit its corners of legend like the Crypt of Atienza where we will relive the Legend of the Cirio.

Panoramic view of Uclés. In this unique town we can enjoy a beautiful panorama of its Monastery known as "El Escorial de La Mancha".

Tasting of Typical Products in HeraSSanz Stores (Sal. 91 A-3) where we can taste the most exquisite products of this land in a tasting based on Manchego cheese, ajoarriero and some other Cuenca delicacy accompanied by the wines of the DO Uclés.

Tour duration

Offered languages

We started the tour...

Calle ferraz 22. (Agencia colaboradora Viajes Gran Vía)

Included in this tour

• Transport
• Turistic guide
• Entrance to Mines of Lapis Specularis
• Entrance to Huete Ethnographic Museum
• Meal
• Guided visit to Monumental huete
• Overview of the Uclés Monastery
• Tasting typical products

Additional information

General Conditions

Valid offer for reservation till 12/31/2018

Departures every day of the week, upon request

Possibility to modify the excursion at the request of the client

The driver will pick you up in the meeting point. The guide will be there waiting in the destination.

Reservations up to 1 day before, subject to availability

Specified price for group of 40 pax.

Departures from 4 adults

Children under 3 years free if they do not occupy a place

Maximum 2 children under 10 years per adult, the third and subsequent will pay adult price

Reservations paying 30% of the amount up to 7 days before departure. In the 7 days prior to departure paying 100% of the amount

Cancellation of charges:

10% up to 5 days before the date of the excursion, 30% during the previous 5 days. There will be no right to return in case the traveler does not show up at the departure of the trip.

The order of activities can be altered as well as the restaurants we went to for the needs of the trip's own logistics

Price based departures from Madrid. Consult about other origins.