With the arrival of the primavera and the good weather, outdoor plans flourish and getaways sound like one of the most desirable options to disconnect and, incidentally, change the skyline of the capital for different landscapes and landscapes. Such as, for example, the one chosen as one of the most important best rural destinations of 2023 the medieval train ride is available from this weekend onwards.
The place in question is Sigüenza, in Guadalajara, and the medieval train is one of the thematic trains offered by Renfe -as is also the case with the one of Watershed or that of Cervantes-.
In the specific case of the Medieval Train of Sigüenza, it takes its travelers on a tour to learn about the city “and its history and medieval legends,” reports Renfe on its website.
what does the Medieval Train of Sigüenza include?
The trip begins with a welcome by characters of the time, present during the journey, and a tasting of doncelitos (a typical sweet from Seguntina) and handmade truffles. It will also be enlivened with live medieval music and entertainment by troubadours, magicians and jugglers.
Once there, a guided tour is scheduled for what is probably the area that first comes to mind when you think of Sigüenza: the old town. The route includes the Plaza Mayor, Romanesque churches, Casa del Doncel, Santiago Church – Centro de Interpretación del Románico Provincial, the Patio de Armas del Castillo and the medieval city.
On the other hand, with the ticket you can visit the Cathedral of Sigüenza with audio guide at a reduced price, get discounts on some dishes from the menu of different restaurants and, on board, passengers can participate in up to four raffles (stays, routes, gastro products …).
Departures and prices
The Sigüenza Medieval Train departs at 10 am from Madrid Chamartín – Clara Campoamor station (with stops in Alcalá de Henares and Guadalajara) and returns to the capital at 19:45 pm (arrival at 21:24 pm). Planned departures for 2024 are as follows:
- April: 13 y 25
- May: 16
- September: 21
- October: 10
- November: 14
On the other hand, there are three different ticket prices:
- Adults, round trip: 45 €
- Children (under 14 years old), round trip: 20 €
- Children (under 4 years old and not occupying a seat): free of charge