b'NAPOLEONICWELLINGTON IN SPAIN Scan here for the full A CLASSIC PENINSULAR WAR TOUR itinerary1118 September 2025 Historical BackgroundExpert Historian: After his initial successes in twice driving out the French from Portugal, Maj-Gen Ashley Truluck Wellington advanced towards Madrid to fight his first battle in Spain at Talavera in July 1809. Uncomfortable with the support that he received from 310 September 2026 his Spanish Allies, 1810 saw him recuperating in the rugged countryside Expert Historian: along the Portuguese border fighting a series of small actions, particularly Mark Crawthorne around Almeida and Ciudad Rodrigo, where the Light Division founded its legendary reputation. After defeating a third invasion of Portugal, he 8 days strengthened his position on the border with the twin sieges and bloody Activity Level: 2 storming of Ciudad Rodrigo and Badajoz, before making his second advance on Madrid which resulted in the classic encounter battle of Salamanca.This eight-day tour visits some of the most beautiful and historic parts of central Spain and Wellingtons most notable battles and sieges during the period 18091812. We begin with a drive down the Tagus Valley to Talavera and on down to Badajoz and Albuera in the agricultural centre of Extremadura. Then to the fortified town of Elvas, Portugal, a UNESCO world heritage site steeped in history, before heading north again via the atmospheric Roman bridge at Alcntara. Back across to Portugal and the perfectly preserved fortified town of Almeida and the hardly-changed village of Fuentes de Ooro. Finally, we visit Salamanca, a beautiful and culturally rich city with the best-preserved Peninsular War battlefield.Day 1Fly from London to Madrid and/or start tour at Madrid Hotel in Toledo 1 night (D)Day 2 Talavera, Almaraz, Trujillo Hotel in Trujillo1 night (B,D)Day 3 Albuera, Badajoz, Elvas Hotel in Elvas1 night (B,D)Day 4 Elvas, Alcantara Hotel in Ciudad Rodrigo - 2 nights (B,D)Day 5 Puerto Seguro, Almeida, River Coa (B,D)Day 6Fuentes de Ooro, Nave de Haver, Ciudad Rodrigo Hotel in Salamanca 2 nights (B,D)ESSENTIALS Day 7Salamanca battlefield incl Miranda de Azan and Greater Arapile; free timeBest available hotels, meals as indicated,in Salamanca (B,D)drinks with dinner, all entrance fees,Day 8Avila Fly Madrid to London or extend stay in Spain (B)tour manager and expert historian throughout, all internal travel, optional travel from UK.www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 5620 315926 TCE BROCHURE 2025-26_Aug25.indd 31 22/08/2025 13:35'