Join the former ArchaeoSpain director to explore some of the most amazing yet rarely seen ancient sites in Spain.
Your bilingual expedition leader excavated the Roman sites listed below and has been exploring the area for 25 years. Forget the usual visit filled with a blur of names and dates -- we focus on the archaeological clues in front of us that paint a picture of the past. That is, how we know what we know.
We arrange day trips from Madrid or longer expeditions with excellent food and drink. And we can tweak the below expeditions to your liking or create something new for your group.
We arrange day trips from Madrid or longer expeditions with excellent food and drink. And we can tweak the below expeditions to your liking or create something new for your group.
expedition discovery
- We start at a massive, 10th-century Moorish fortress perched high above the plains. This stronghold, later commanded by El Cid, formed part of the Duero River front line that separated the Moorish forces from the armies of Castilla, Leon, and Aragón for several centuries.
- We then explore a city the ancient Romans carved into the bedrock, including its buildings, baths, forum, and aqueduct.
- Lunch at a restaurant famous for dishes from local flora and fauna.
- Journey time: Leave Madrid at 0800h and return at 1800h.
- Explorers should be able to navigate uneven terrain. Strollers not advised.
expedition monumental rome
- We visit a former provincial Roman capital that boasts the largest Roman theater on the Iberian peninsula. We delve into how archaeologists discovered its many secrets, including how the Roman transformed the theater into a gladiatorial arena. We also visit the city’s forum, basilica, baths, mansions, mosaics, and learn about its underground water system.
- Lunch at a rustic restaurant with an impressive underground bodega.
- Journey time: Leave Madrid at 0900h and return at 1700h.
- Explorers should be able to navigate uneven terrain. Strollers not advised.
Expedition Bushwhack NEW!
- For our most adventurous explorers.
- We venture off the trails to follow a Roman road that connected our rock-carved city from Expedition Discovery with ancient Segovia. A 1.5-hour return hike through the wilderness that features some amazing rock architecture. Even veteran visitors don’t know about this road.
- After a snack, we explore the city, which the Romans carved into the bedrock, including its buildings, forum, baths, and aqueduct.
- Lunch at a restaurant famous for dishes from local flora and fauna.
- We then investigate a nearby and wonderfully preserved 15th-century castle located on an isolated crag between two deep ravines.
- Journey time: Leave Madrid at 0800h and return at 1900h.
- Explorers should be in minimal trekking condition. The terrain on the hike is wild but mostly flat, with only one area with some ups and downs. No machetes necessary.
Expedition Odyssey
- Two-day expedition.
- Day 1: Visit a former regional Roman capital that boasts the largest Roman theater on the Iberian peninsula. We delve into how we discovered its many secrets, including how the Roman transformed the theater into a gladiatorial arena. We also visit the city’s forum, basilica, baths, mansions, mosaics, and learn about its underground water system.
- Lunch at a rustic restaurant with an impressive underground bodega.
- We then venture over to a massive, 10th-century Moorish fortress perched high above the plains. This stronghold, later commanded by El Cid, formed part of the Duero River front line that separated the Moorish forces from the armies of Castilla, Leon, and Aragón for several centuries.
- Relaxation, dinner, and slumber at a countryside inn.
- Day 2: We explore a city the ancient Romans carved into the bedrock, including its buildings, forum, baths, and aqueduct. I excavated this city and know it blindfolded.
- We then investigate a nearby and wonderfully preserved 15th-century castle located on an isolated crag between two deep ravines.
- Lunch at a restaurant famous for dishes from local flora and fauna.
- Journey time: Leave Madrid 0900h and return the following day at 1800h.
- Explorers require a bit more stamina for this journey.
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