Routes
Culture Trails | 7 nights
The Ruta de la Plata Silver Route has been the natural route linking the Bay of Biscay with the Andalusian Atlantic coastline from olden times. Romans took advantage to build a road to transport precious silver, leaving behind the base of a major legacy taking you through history.
The route includes the following Paradores:
Zafra: First day
Enjoy a journey around one of the least known and most beautiful areas in the country with countless surprises in store! Zafra provides the opportunity to uncover the 13th-century Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria church, the Plaza Grande, Santa Catalina convent, Santa Clara convent, El Rosario convent and the Casa Grande of Zafra.
Mérida: Second day
Every step in Ermita Augusta harks to its splendid past when it was a flourishing and busy colony of the Roman Empire. A faithful reflection of this legacy is the National Museum of Roman Art, the Theatre, the Amphitheatre and the Roman Circus. Remember to take the time to visit the Amphitheatre Roman House, the Mithraeum, Santa Eulalia church site, the Roman Bridge over the Guadiana and Los Milagros Aqueduct. The Moors also left their mark in the area with their Arab Citadel, as did the Visigoths, whose art may be appreciated in the Visigoth Art Museum.
Trujillo: Third and Fourth day
Extremadura is magically encapsulated in this town. Trujillo is a land of discoverers and opens out in the Plaza Mayor. Strolling through the streets, visitors come across the Dukes of San Carlos Palace, the Marquesses of La Conquista Palace and the Marquess of Sufraga Palace. The old Castle tells of bygone tales, as does the Pizarro House Museum. Religious monuments also play an important role in town such as San Martín church, Santa María La Mayor church and the convents of Santa Clara and San Francisco Real.
Jarandilla: Fifth day
The unequalled and monumentally beautiful Parador of Jarandilla is the starting point to explore places such as the Monastery of Yuste, where the Emperor Carlos V spent his last days. A visit to natural beauty spots such as La Garganta de la Olla gorge is well worth it. Other recommended excursions include the towns in the county of La Vera, with Valverde and Villanueva being special highlights.
Plasencia: Sixth and seventh days
Plasencia is the last stage on our route along this section of La Ruta de Plata and a true gift for those last hours in Extremadura to enjoy visits to places such as the New and Old Cathedrals. The area surrounding the Cathedrals houses beautiful spots such as the bustling Plaza Mayor, the Bishop's Palace, the Palaces of the Marquesses of Mirabel, Carvajal-Girón, Las Torres and the convent of San Vicente Ferrer.
Rates
Route with bed and breakfast (full route price. VAT included):
Per person in standard double room: 368 euros.
Per child in extra bed (children up to 12): 280 euros.
Per adult in extra bed: 368 euros.
Double room for single occupancy: 736 euros.
Route with half board (full route price. VAT included):
Per person in standard double room: 564 euros.
Per child in extra bed (children up to 12): 378 euros.
Per adult in extra bed: 564 euros.
Double room for single occupancy: 932 euros.
The route includes:
Seven nights stay in a standard double room in selected board type (bed and breakfast or half board).
The route does not include:
Transport is down to guest/s as are trips or tickets to monuments and places of interest (information provided is merely a guide).
Terms and Conditions
General Terms and Conditions:
Starting on Sunday and finishing on Sunday.
Dates of the stay and establishments may not be changed or modified en route.
The Route and rates are not valid for groups.
Credit card required for booking guarantee.
Validity dates:
This route is valid for routes starting between 3 January and 11 July 2010 (inclusive). Routes starting between 22 August and 19 December 2010 (inclusive). Except for departures 28 March 2010.
PLEASE NOTE: Once en route, failure to check-in at any Parador on the Route without prior notice leads to automatic cancellation at that Parador as well as the others on the Route.
Cancellations and no-shows:
Cancellations made less than 5 working days prior to the date of arrival will be subject to a cancellation fee equal to the cost of the first night's stay on the route.
Cancellations made during the course of the route will not be entitled to any refund of the price paid.
No-shows: Failure to keep your reservation for the first night of the route will result in cancellation of the entire route, and will be subject to a cancellation fee equal to the cost of the first night's stay.