{"id":23039,"date":"2025-04-22T13:06:58","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T13:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookroad.tours\/?post_type=tours&#038;p=23039"},"modified":"2026-02-13T13:38:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T13:38:23","slug":"tour-las-medulas-and-the-heart-of-el-bierzo","status":"publish","type":"tours","link":"https:\/\/bookroad.tours\/index.php\/en\/tours\/tour-las-medulas-and-the-heart-of-el-bierzo\/","title":{"rendered":"Las M\u00e9dulas and the Heart of El Bierzo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A private tour through red cliffs, Roman history and soulful villages in northwest Spain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Step into one of Spain\u2019s most striking landscapes and uncover a unique blend of history, nature, and quiet tradition. This tour takes you deep into the El Bierzo region to explore Las M\u00e9dulas, a former Roman gold mine turned UNESCO World Heritage Site, and complements it with authentic villages and breathtaking views. 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