Private Tour to Burgos, Soria, Guadalajara, Cid Champion Route
By Agiday Experience
Free cancellation available
per adult
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
Discover in 2 days the epic and fascinating “Route of Banishment of the Champion ID”. Discover: Burgos, Soria, Guadalajara.
Follow this fascinating tour of destinations such as: Vivar del Cid, Langa del Duero, Castillejo de Robledo, San Esteban de Gormaz, Gormaz, Atienza, a private tour designed for you.
Would you like to follow in the footsteps of a medieval hero and enter one of the most fascinating epics in Spanish history? The Cid Road is your chance to do it. This cultural and tourist itinerary invites you to relive the feats of the legendary Champion Cid, exploring the landscapes and cities that marked his life and legend.
The Camino del Cid crosses picturesque regions such as Burgos, Soria and Guadalajara, offering safe passages and unique adventures. Discover the essence of Castile with luxury and tranquility, in a journey that combines history, landscapes and exclusivity. Make this experience an unforgettable memory!
An unforgettable experience!
Activity location
- Vivar del Cid
- Vivar del Cid, Spain
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Vivar del Cid
- Vivar del Cid, Spain
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Private Tour to Burgos, Soria, Guadalajara, Cid Champion Route
- 2d
- English
Pickup included
Starting time: 7:00 am
Price details
AU$916.53 x 1 AdultAU$916.53
Total
What's included, what's not
- Private transport
- Cathedral of Burgos
- Hotel pick-up service
- Breakfast
- 1 night Bed and breakfast
- Museum of Burgos
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch and dinner
Know before you book
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialised infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Vivar del Cid, Burgos, Monastery of Cardeña and Covarrubias
- 4 stops
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: We will stay at the "Hotel Doña Sancha in Covarrubias".
Vivar del Cid
- 1h 30m
Living in the City: A journey to the heart of legend
Located in the north of the province of Burgos, Vivar del Cid is a small town full of history, perfect for lovers of cultural tourism and nature. This charming enclave is known for being the birthplace of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, better known as El Cid Campeador, one of the most iconic figures in medieval Spain and the protagonist of the celebrated Song of Mio Cid.
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"Monastery of Our Lady of Hawthorn"
A short walk from the village, this historic monastery is thought-provoking and thought-provoking. Founded in the 15th century, its environment of peace and natural beauty make it a must-see stop for visitors.
"Statue of El Cid Champion"
At the entrance to the village, you will find an impressive statue of El Cid, symbol of local pride. It is an excellent place for a photo and to start your tour following in the footsteps of this historical character.
Burgos
- 5h
Burgos, a jewel of northern Spain, is a must-see destination for art, history and culture lovers. The city perfectly combines its medieval legacy with a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. Among its greatest treasures are the majestic Cathedral of Burgos and the immortal figure of El Cid Campeador, icon of Spanish history.
El Cid Champion: The Eternal Hero
Follow in the footsteps of Cid Champion, since his banishment, the Castilian knight who became a legend. His figure is deeply intertwined with the city, and several monuments and corners evoke his memory.
The tomb of El Cid and Dona Jimena, Statue of El Cid, Arch of Santa Maria, Church of Santa Aegean, Museum of Burgos.
Monasterio de San Pedro de Cardena
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Monastery of San Pedro de Cardeña, a place where history and spirituality are intertwined with the legend of Cid Campeador.
Founded in the 9th century, the Monastery of San Pedro de Cardeña has been an important religious and cultural centre for more than a thousand years. Its architecture, a mixture of Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque styles, reflects the different historical stages it has undergone. But what makes him unique is his direct connection to El Cid, as this was the place where his family found refuge while he fought in distant lands.
A trip to the monastery is an opportunity to visit the same places that marked the life of the Cid, enjoy the tranquility of the environment and know one of the jewels of the Castilian heritage.
Covarrubias
- 8h
Covarrubias: Medieval charm and traces of Cid Champion
Located in the heart of the province of Burgos, Covarrubias is a picturesque village with a rich historical and cultural legacy that transports visitors to the Middle East. This corner of Castile, known as the “Cradle of Castile”, not only stands out for its impressive architectural heritage, but also for its connection with the legendary Cid Campeador and the history of Reconquista.
A walk through the medieval village
Covarrubias is a treasure for lovers of medieval architecture. Its cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and squares full of history create a unique atmosphere. This place is ideal for walking quietly, admiring its impeccable conservation and enjoying the surrounding Castilian landscape.
Travellers can discover the influence of Castile’s history on the life of the Cid and enjoy a perfect starting point or stop on your tour.
Day 2: Vivar del Cid, Burgos, Monastery of San Pedro de Cardeña, Covarrubias, Castillejo de Robledo, Gormaz, Atienza.
- 6 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
Langa de Duero
- 1h
The tower of Langa de Duero is the first view offered to the traveller when approaching the population. The Langa Tower, popularly called Cube Castle, today used as an exhibition space, is a saddlery construction approximately twenty metres high. The current tower dates back to the 14th century, although a Muslim watchtower that was part of the existing surveillance network in the 11th century and a complementary fortification were most likely occupied in the past. In the 15th century, Henry Henry, Duke of Medina Sidonia and half-brother of Queen Eleanor of Navarre was locked up there on the orders of John II.
This tower is the last vestige of the fortification that defended the bridge across the Douro River. To cross this 12-eyed bridge of approximately 100 metres in length is to recall a part of our history, in which the river was not only a source of life but also a frontier and a site of confrontation between Muslims and Christians.
Castillejo de Robledo
- 1h
"When they left my daughters in Corpes' oak tree,
with me they didn't want any part and lost my love:
Give me my swords, when my sons-in-law are not!
Verses 3156 et seq. CMC"
Within the Camino del Cid is essential to visit Castillejo de Robledo, where most scholars place the affront suffered by the daughters of Cid at the hands of their husbands, the infants of Carrión. Rescued by their cousin, Félez Muñoz, the Cid’s daughters will rest in San Esteban de Gormaz until recovering from their wounds. This link with the Cidian legend contrasts with the uncertain origin of Castillejo de Robledo, which hardly allows to venture about its Islamic past until the 11th century. Later traces of history are still visible in his Romanesque church or castle.
San Esteban De Gormaz
- 1h
To St. Stephen's the errand came
that Minaya came because of her cousins both
Verses 2845 et seq. CMC
The medieval history of San Esteban de Gormaz, known in the 9th century as Castro Moro or Castro Muros according to accounts, is determined by its geostrategic importance, on the border of the Douro, next to Osma and Gormaz.
In the Song of Mio Cid, St. Stephen is repeatedly quoted; this and the knowledge of the toponymy of the surroundings, although sometimes with geographical errors, has led some scholars to think that the anonymous poet may have lived or originated from this town. The truth is that St. Stephen and its surroundings play a very important role in the poem. It is precisely in this town, of which the Song says of its inhabitants that they are measured and prudent, that the daughters of the Cid are cared for after the affront suffered in the oak tree of Corpes by the infants of Carrión.
Gormaz
- 1h
"They do not delay their lord's command,
They ride fast, they ride day and night,
came to Gormaz, a very strong castle,
They really stayed there one night.
Verses 2841 et seq. CMC"
The caliphal fortress of Gormaz is one of the fundamental landmarks of this trip. El Cid was warden of this square as it possibly was also of Langa and Berlanga.
Gormaz plays an essential role in our history: in the year 1081 the population living at the foot of the castle was attacked by a Muslim contingent, which provoked a harsh reprisal of the Cid in the form of an algara by the nearby Muslim territories belonging to the taifa of Toledo, then a strategic ally of King Alfonso VI.
El Cid acted on his own behalf without seeking permission from his king, Alfonso. This fact and the harshness of the attack contributed to triggering the first banishment of the Cid, which took place that same year.
Miedes de Atienza
- 1h
"Very satisfied was what you just dreamed of.
The next morning they go riding,
That day has a deadline, you know not one more;
to the Sierra de Miedes they went camping.
Verses 412 et seq. CMC"
Protected by the Sierra de Pela, the lands of Miedes belonged in 1081 to the Muslim kingdom of Toledo, under the protection of the Castilian-Leonese king Alfonso VI who, in 1086, would incorporate them into his kingdom after the conquest of Toledo. It is through the Sierra de Pela where, according to the Song, the Cid descends with his men on the ninth day after leaving Vivar del Cid and enters Muslim territory. Close to Miedes is the "Peña del Cid", where local tradition places the place where Rodrigo Díaz camped on the imagined route of the Cantar.
Atienza
- 1h
"To the left they leave Atienza, a very strong rock,
The saw of Fears passed it then,
by the Clear Mountains spur with vigour.
Verses 2691 et seq. CMC"
According to the Cantar, once they leave Castile and enter the Islamic territory of the taifa of Toledo, the host of the Cid rides by night not to be discovered, avoiding fortresses like that of Atienza, which it calls "a very strong rock".
There is not much documentation about the town’s high-medieval past: at the beginning of the 11th century, the caliph of Córdoba, Sulayman, handed it over to Count Sancho Garcés along with other fortresses, such as Gormaz’s, in exchange for the count’s support in his struggle for the caliphate. At that time Atienza was already fortified (historian Al Razi states that as early as the tenth century Atienza was one of the strongest fortresses in the north of present-day Guadalajara), although the origins of the current castle date from the twelfth century.
Location
Activity location
- Vivar del Cid
- Vivar del Cid, Spain
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Vivar del Cid
- Vivar del Cid, Spain
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