Day 3: Toledo

From Madrid you can take a RENFE train to Toledo. These depart frequently from Chamartín station and the trip takes about an hour and a half.

There is much to see in Toledo because of its rich history. On a tight schedule, it is not possible to see it all. For a single day visit, these are the must-see highlights. The crowning glory of the city is the Catedral de Toledo. You will also want to see the fortified palace, the Alcázar, with its army museum. Much of El Greco’s art resides in Toledo. His masterpiece, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, rests in Iglesia de Santo Tomé. If there is still time visit La Casa y Museo de El Greco.

Day 4: Segovia

You can get to Segovia from Madrid on the RENFE train from Chamartin station. It’s a two hour trip. The attraction here is the spectacular Alcazar Segovia, which is one of the most distinctive palaces in Spain. It has the look of something created by Walt Disney. Other landmarks include the Cabildo Catedral de Segovia and the Acueducto Romano, an example of ancient engineering. After resting a bit, you may want to top off your sight seeing tour by visiting the Palacio Real de La Granja just seven miles to the southeast of Segovia. This was the summer palace of the Bourbon kings.