Central Spain : A ride in Don Quichotte country

Dates 20/04 - 29/04/2025
Destination Central Spain
Category Guided or self guided tour Europe
Duration 8 days 9 nights

Mileage :   1424 km / 885 miles

Tour highlights : Unesco towns of Tolèdo, Segovia, Cuenca and Caceres, Don Quichotte mills, Escorial palace, listed village of Albarraçin, Madrid monuments, Sierra de Gredos, Avila fortress, castle of Belmonte, monastery of Guadalupe, Toledo mountains,

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Departure date

Day 1 - Segovia
Day 1 - Segovia

Arrival of participants in Segovia.
Hotel check-in and free time in old town.

Day 2 - Segovia - El Barco de Avila
Day 2 - Segovia - El Barco de Avila

We begin our journey through the greatest sightseeings of Spain by heading to the Palace of El Escorial, the largest palace in Europe and former residence of the Kings of Spain. Then we will make a detour to the controversial Valley of the Fallen, the place Franco wanted in memory of those who perish during the Spanish Civil War and to make it his tomb. We will pass through Avila and its impressive walls surrounding the old town, before reaching our stop in the Sierra de Gredos.

Day 3 - El Barco de Avila - Trujillo
Day 3 - El Barco de Avila - Trujillo

We enter the region of Extramadura to go down towards the south. After a stop in Placensia to see its aqueduct, we will enjoy the historic center of Cáceres, listed as a historical monument which used as a movie set for the  Game of Thrones episodes. Then we will head to another listed city, Trujillo to make a stop there.

Day 4 - Trujillo - Toledo
Day 4 - Trujillo - Toledo

We leave the beautiful city of Trujillo to reach Guadalupe and its imposing monastery. Then by the small isolated roads that cross the mountains of Toledo we will reach this magnificent city, Unesco listed of Toledo.

Day 5 - Toledo
Day 5 - Toledo

Free day to discover this imposing city, Unesco listed. You can stroll through its narrow streets and visit the cathedral or the Alcazar. Have a drink on the Zocotren square in the heart of the medieval center and don't miss the viewpoints that will offer you superb panoramic views of the city.

Day 6 - Toledo - Cuenca
Day 6 - Toledo - Cuenca

We leave the beautiful Toledo towards the south to follow the route of Don Quixote, the famous character of Cervantes. Do not miss the windmills of Consuegra, aligned like soldiers that the hero imagined. After those of Mota del Cuervo you can admire the superb 15th century fortress of Belmonte. Finally you will reach Cuenca, the city perched on its rock.

Day 7 - Cuenca - Teruel
Day 7 - Cuenca - Teruel

We enter the Serriana de Cuenca with its edge roads, canyons and viewpoints. We will enjoy the beauty and charm of the village classified as one the most beautiful village in Spain : Albarracin. We are now in the Aragon region and head towards Teruel, this city of Mujédar art also listed Unesco.

Day 8 - Teruel - Madrid
Day 8 - Teruel - Madrid

We leave Aragon for the autonomous community of Madrid, crossing the mountains of the Montes Universales National Reserve and its magnificent gorges. It is through beautiful typical villages that we will reach Guadalajara and Madrid, which will close this wonderful motorcycle trip in the sierras of central Spain.

Day 9 - Madrid
Day 9 - Madrid

Of course, one day will not be enough to discover all the treasures that the Spanish capital has to offer. Organize your day well and you will be able to see a large part of it: the Retiro Park, the Plaza Mayor, the Palacio Real, the Puerta del Sol etc...

map castilla mancha motorcycle tourThis motorcycle tour in central Spain will take you, through the regions of Extramadura, Castilla y Mancha and Madrid, to the most beautiful Unesco cities of art in this wonderful country.

This Spain is the one of the conquistadors, of the great monarchs, where the history of the Iberian Peninsula was forged. Live the road without rushing, enjoy the scenery, learn with every turn, feel the air on your face, connect with the surroundings, enjoy driving through the endless plains of La Mancha, get lost in spaces unique natural areas of the Sierra de Gredos, visit the World Heritage towns of millennial history, the pleasure of fairy-tale landscapes, reach idyllic places. Traveling on a motorbike through Castilla and Mancha is a unique experience to know the richness of its heritage, its exuberant nature, its prodigious landscapes, its delicious gastronomy. A must-see destination for lovers of freedom on two wheels.

An itinerary of which we have the secret, all in reliefs and curves on roads where the landscapes are sublimated by the sunlight. The outlines of towns and villages loom in the distance like mirages, like Don Quixote and its mills, the path of which you will follow. These famous mills so emblematic of Castile and Mancha as in Consuegra or Mota del Cuervo. You will fall under the spell of the historic centers of Toledo, Segovia or Cuenca, so rich in history and monuments where it is pleasant to get lost.

You will end this motorcycle road trip in the heart of Spain in its capital, Madrid, where a free day will allow you to discover all its charms. A awesome itinerary that makes a trip an unforgettable experience, because traveling by motorbike in Castilla y Mancha and Extramadura is much more than traveling.

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Day 1 ARRIVAL IN SEGOVIA
Day 2 SEGOVIA - EL BARCO DE AVILA (254 km / 158 miles)
Day 3 EL BARCO DE AVILA - TRUJILLO (197 km / 123 miles) 
Day 4 TRUJILLO - TOLEDO (245 km / 153 miles)
Day 5 TOLEDO (free day)
Day 6 TOLEDO - CUENCA (249 km / 155 miles)
Day 7 CUENCA - TERUEL (165 km / 103 miles)
Day 8 TERUEL - MADRID (325 km / 202 miles)
Day 9 MADRID (free day)
Day 10 DEPARTURE FROM MADRID

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Motorcycles available in category A : BMW R 1200 RT / BMW LC 1200 GS / BMW LC 1250 GS
Motorcycles available in category B : BMW F 700 GS / BMW F 750 GS / Moto Guzzi V85TT
Motorcycles available in category C (quote on request) : Yamaha MT07 Tracer / Honda 750 NCX

All motorcycles comes with side panniers and top case box
Lower seat and lower frame version available on request.

This motorcycle tour in central Spain can also be combined with our Andalucia white pueblos (in self-guided formula). Contact us for the rates.

Rates in guided tour formula (in € PP) :

Motorcycle tour in Auvergne
  * These rates applies for those coming with their own motorcycles

See models by category  With your bike      CAT A  CAT B  CAT C CAT D SPYDER F3 T  SPYDER RT 

Motorcycles / type of room

    moto perso

BMW R1200GS

moto cat B

moto cat C

moto cat D

canam cat F3

canam cat RT

 lit double € 1 190 € NC € NC € NC € NC € NC € NC
 lit twin € 1 350 € NC € NC € NC € NC € NC € NC
 lit single € 1 790 € NC € NC € NC € NC € NC € NC

Our price of this guided motorcycle tour includes :

  • Motorcycle with insurance and unlimited mileage (formula with rental bike)
  • A professional bilingual guide on motorcycle leading the group
  • 9 nights in 3 stars hotels with breakfast
  • Welcome and farewell dinners
    Hotels parkings
  • Information kit and road book and GPX files
  • road map

Not included in the price of this guided motorcycle tour :

  • Any other meal than those included in the tour
  • Drink and personal expenses
  • Fuel and toll
  • Riding equipment (helmet, jacket, gloves)
  • All excursions not included in the package 
  • Travel insurance (optional)