RELEVANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR TRIP
• NET PRICES/per person from (VAT included) in double room and circuit, based on a minimum of 40 people. Only valid for certain dates in 2024.
• Published prices do not include:
- Extras at the hotel, such as mini-bar or phone calls, among others.
- Lunches
- Tickets to visit different monuments or official guides which are not indicated in the itinerary as included.
- Local tourist taxes, required in some cities in Spain and Portugal, will be paid directly at the hotel.
- Tips
- Any other item not specified in “the Price includes”
• Access to certain places is subject to weather conditions.
• The sequence of the trips may be modified without affecting their content.
• Triple and single rooms on request and subject to availability
• There is no third person discount (in a Triple room)
• RESTAURANT SERVICES: Independently of the category of hotel booked, the catering services included in these tour packages (unless otherwise indicated in the reservation confirmations) will be composed of: continental breakfast and dinner, which is a closed menu, the same for all guests. It is composed of a first course, a second course, dessert, bread, as well as water or house wine included in the price. Special diets requirements, allergies to certain foods, or other unique situations, should be specified before departure so that each hotel/restaurant can make its forecasts.
• The establishments/hotels are obliged to facilitate the Check-In depending on the tourism legislation of each Autonomous Community or country.
• The set of services and elements of each “Package” constitutes a complete and indivisible service. It cannot be divided for partial use or price reduction. The waiver or non-use on the part of the client, of any or any of the integrated elements or services, will not entitle the client to any kind of refund or reimbursement.
• The accompanying guide at the destination is NOT authorised to act as an official guide and to give an explanation about museums, monuments and public places.
• The accompanying guide will be in English or Spanish depending on the needs of the group. Consult supplement for other languages.
• Visits with an official guide will last approximately 2 hours and will be in English or Spanish, depending on the needs of the group. Consult supplement for other languages.
• TRANSPORT: The coaches hired for these trips do not have an operational WC unless expressly indicated.
• LUGGAGE: The traveller’s luggage is not subject to the land transport contract. It is understood that, for all purposes, the client keeps it in whatever part of the vehicle in which it is placed. The client transports it at his/her own risk, without the organising agency being contractually liable for any loss or damage that it may suffer during the trip. In the event of breakage or deterioration, it is essential to provide some form of proof from guides/drivers in order to process the incident with the insurance company.
• DOCUMENTATION: To participate in any of these PACKAGES, it is ESSENTIAL to have the PERSONAL or FAMILY documentation in order in accordance with the laws of the country or countries to be visited.
• CLAIMS, COMPLAINTS AND/OR DISCONFORMITY: In the event of any incident detected, which may cause disagreement on the part of the clients regarding the services provided, it is essential to communicate it to our guides. They can immediately put in place all means to try to resolve any kind of matter. All service providers (hotels, restaurants, etc.) are obliged to provide complaint forms to clients if requested, which must be filled in by the client at the establishment itself. Any subsequent complaint due to disagreement with any of the services provided must be sent through your travel agency, indicating the client’s full personal details, and signed.
SPAIN, ONE OF THE MOST DIVERSE COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD.
Travelling to Spain is like visiting an open-air museum. It has a rich heritage, a stunning history, an incredible sea with 8000 km of coastline, spectacular mountains, extraordinary gastronomy, an amazing contrast of landscapes, a huge historical legacy…
Travelling to Spain is to discover a country rich in culture, art, gastronomy, nature, people, entertainment. It is to explore a country with a mixture of Gothic, Romanesque and Moorish architecture. Moreover, its bullfights, its sunny climate and many more secrets that you should discover will always make you come back.
Gastronomic Route in the North of Spain
IN THE NORTH OF SPAIN, YOU WILL DISCOVER THE AUTHENTIC FLAVOUR:
the flavour of Green Spain. There is seafood, fish, meat, vegetables, fruits, wines and many more culinary delicacies. Top-quality products that are taken from the sea and the land constitute the foundations of cuisine with its own characteristics in each area. The North of Spain is an essential destination to enjoy top quality dishes, prepared with the most traditional and the most avant-garde recipes.
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1st Day Arrival in Bilbao: pick-up at the airport of Bilbao. Transfer to the hotel. Room distribution, dinner and accommodation.
2nd Day Bilbao – Basque gastronomy: breakfast. Trip to stroll through the historic centre of Bilbao. At the agreed time you will have an excellent lunch in a Basque gastronomy restaurant. Free afternoon to enjoy the city. Return to the hotel, dinner and accommodation.
3rd Day Winery in Laguardia – “Pinchos” in Logroño: breakfast. Trip to the “Rioja Alavesa”. In the picturesque town of Laguardia, you will have the opportunity to visit a D. O. Spanish winery (tickets, free explanation and tasting included). After that, a guided tour of the “tapas” area of Logroño for lunch is included. There,
you will be able to taste some of the best and typical “Pinchos”. Return to the hotel, dinner and accommodation.
4th Day Asturian cider house- Gijón- Oviedo: breakfast. The gastronomy trip continues in Asturias. The first stop will be at one “Lagar” of the famous Asturian cider (tickets, free explanation and tasting included). Afterwards, you will enjoy a fantastic lunch in Gijón based on Asturian dishes. In the afternoon, there will be some free time to stroll around and discover the secrets of the stylish city of Oviedo. Arrival at the hotel in Oviedo. Room distribution, dinner and accommodation.
5th Day Sanxenxo- “Mariscada” – Albariño winery- Cambados: breakfast. The trip continues towards Galicia. Arrival in the
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tourist town of Sanxenxo. Distribution of rooms. Departure to discover Rías Baixas. You will be welcomed there with a delicious “mariscada” in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will have time to stroll through the historic centre of Cambados, the capital of the Alvariño wine. You will also visit one of the wineries of the D.O. Rías Baixas (tickets, free explanation and tasting included). Return to the hotel, dinner and accommodation.
6th Day Santiago de Compostela – “Cocido” in Lalín –“Monasterio de Carboeiro”:
breakfast. Trip to Santiago de Compostela. First, you will walk around the beautiful capital of Galicia. Then you will move to the Deza area to enjoy one of the most representative dishes of the Galician area, “el cocido gallego”. In the afternoon, you will visit the “Monasterio de Carboeiro” (ticket included), located in an idyllic place. Return to the hotel, dinner and accommodation.
7th Day Return: breakfast. Trans-fer to Santiago Airport. Here finish our services.
price includes
• Coach throughout the tour. In: Bilbao airport/Out: Santiago de Compostela Airport
• 3 nights in a 3*/4* hotel in Bilbao or surroundings
1 night in a 3*/4* hotel in Oviedo or surroundings
2 nights in a 3*/4* hotel in Sanxenxo or surroundings
• Meals as indicated in the programme (water and wine included at lunches and dinners)
• Accompanying guide during the whole trip
• Lunch in a restaurant in Bilbao
• “Pinchos” lunch in Logroño
• Lunch in a restaurant in Gijón “Mariscada” lunch in a restaurant in Rías Baixas
Lunch in a restaurant in Lalín
• Ticket, visit and tasting at a D. O. winery in Laguardia, La Rioja
• Ticket, visit and tasting at an Asturian “Lagar”
• Ticket, visit and tasting at a winery in Cambados D.O. Rías Baixas
• Ticket and visit of the “Monasterio de Carboeiro”
• 1 person free each 25 in double room full payment
French Way of Santiago: From Roncesvalles to Santiago de Compostela
DISCOVER SOME OF THE MOST MARVELLOUS PLACES ON THE FRENCH WAY OF ST. JAMES.
It received the Prince of Asturias Award for Concord, for being considered an exponent for the coexistence of people, cultures and the development of the European roots of Christianity.
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1st Day Madrid – Navarra: pickup at Madrid Airport. Departure towards Pamplona, making brief stops during the route (lunch at the client´s expense). Continuation of the journey. Arrival at the hotel. Distribution of rooms. There, you will have a brief presentation of the journey. Pilgrim’s credentials and shells will be handed. Dinner and accommodation.
2nd Day Saint Pied et Port –Roncesvalles – Pamplona: breakfast. Departure to Saint Jean Pied de Port. This town still exudes a medieval aura thanks to its citadel perched on a hill; its cobbled streets; its church and bridge over the river Nive as well as the thousands of pilgrims who come on foot from the centre of Europe or arrive from Spain to start their pilgrimage. Then, you will head to Roncesvalles. Here there will be free time for lunch (at the client´s expense). The visit will continue accompanied by an official guide. In this place, “Colegiata de Nuestra Señora de Roncesvalles” stands out. Its church is one of the first gothic style temples built in Spain under the criteria of the French canons. Return to the hotel, dinner and accommodation.
3rd Day Pamplona – Puente la Reina – Estella- Logroño: breakfast. Departure to visit Pamplona accompanied by an official guide You will visit the Old Quarter of this city. In addition to this, you will have the opportunity to walk through its bustling streets, so often trampled by bulls in the famous “encierros de San Fermín”. It is possible to walk along the few kilometres that separate the bull corrals from the slope of Santo Domingo. Then, you will reach the bullring, passing through the “plaza del Ayuntamiento” and walking up Estafeta Street, where you can taste deli-
cious “pinchos”. It will be also visited “Plaza del Castillo” and San Nicolás street, where there is a rich gastronomy offer. Finally, you will visit “Plaza de San José” and “El Redín”, which are both next to the city’s main monument: the Cathedral (tickets included). Free time for lunch (at the client´s expense). In the afternoon, departure towards “Puente la Reina”, whose bridge, with six semicircular arches and five pillars, is one of the most beautiful monuments on this route. Afterwards, the tour continues to Estella, a monumental city born in the heat of the Way of Saint James. It treasures palaces, stately homes, churches, convents, bridges and beautiful buildings that have earned it the nickname of “Toledo of the north”. After the visit, transfer to Logroño. Arrival at the hotel, dinner and accommodation.
4th Day Logroño
– Nájera –Santo Domingo de la CalzadaBurgos: breakfast. Departure accompanied by an official guide in order to visit the second big city of the French Way. Its old quarter is full of bars (“Laurel”, “Mayor”, “Mercado” streets) and shops (“Portales” street) with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. You will visit the Cathedral of “Santa María de la Redonda” (ticket included), which owes its name to an ancient Romanesque church built on the same site as the present one. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, you will go to Nájera which, located near a Roman castra, revolves around the monastery and the church of Santa María la Real (ticket included). Your journey continues to Santo Domingo De La Calzada. It is one of the most deeply marked towns in La Rioja by the Way of St. James. Here, you will visit the Cathedral (ticket included), the most emblematic building of this town. In
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the afternoon, the journey continues until reaching Burgos. Arrival at the hotel, dinner and accommodation.
5th Day Burgos – Carrión de los Condes – León: breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing of the city of Burgos accompanied by an official guide. Then, visit to its Cathedral (ticket included), one of the most famous in the world. Inside is the tomb of El Cid and above the triforium is the famous “Papamoscas”, an automaton that sings every hour by opening its mouth and wielding the clapper of a bell. Free time for lunch (at the client´s expense). Then, you will travel on to Carrión De Los Condes, a town that was founded as a place of accommodation for pilgrims. The Monastery of San Zoilo (ticket included), now converted into a luxury guest house, still conserves a magnificent Renaissance cloister. Continue on to Sahagún. This town had in the 15th century four hospitals for pilgrims, articulated around the Monastery of San Facundo, with a total of nine churches. At the agreed time, departure to León. Arrival at the hotel, dinner and accommodation.
6th Day León – Astorga – Santiago: breakfast. In the morning, visit of León accompanied by an official guide It is outstanding the Cathedral of Santa María (12th-13th C.), in Gothic style, which began to be built around 1205 (ticket included). Another remarkable building is the Royal Basilica of San Isidoro, one of the great treasures of Spanish Romanesque architecture. It consists of the church itself, the Royal Pantheon and a museum. Afterwards, departure to Astorga,
a city where six Roman roads converged. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). After lunch, visit the Roman city of Asturica Augusta accompanied by an official guide (Astorga). The Cathedral of Santa Maria, whose western façade is in the Plateresque style, will be visited (ticket included). Also worth mentioning are the Gaudi´s Episcopal Palace and the Town Hall, with a curious clock in which two “maragatos” mark the hours. At the previously arranged time, departure towards Santiago de Compostela. Arrival at the hotel. Distribution of rooms, dinner and accommodation.
7th Day Santiago de Compostela: breakfast. Departure to start the visit of Santiago de Compostela accompanied by an official guide You will go to “O Monte do Gozo” from where it is possible to see Santiago de Compostela. There a short walk on foot will begin, covering the last 5 km that every pilgrim walks to reach the baroque towers of the Cathedral. From there the visit of this city will begin. You will have the opportunity to enjoy: its Cathedral (ticket included); the “Hostal de Los Reyes Católicos”, nowadays converted into a Tourism Parador; the Benedictine monastery of San Martín Pinario; “Pazo de Raxoi” and the seat of the Town Hall, among others. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense) and to stroll around the city. Return to the hotel, dinner and accommodation.
8th Day Santiago de Compostela – Madrid: breakfast. Return to Madrid. Brief stops during the route (lunch at the client´s expense). Arrival and end of our services.
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The price includes
• Coach throughout the tour. In/Out Madrid Airport
• 2 nights in a 3* hotel in Pamplona or surroundings
• 1 night in a 3* hotel in Logroño or surroundings
• 1 night in a 3* hotel in Burgos or surroundings
1 night in a 3* hotel in León or surroundings
2 nights in a 3* hotel in Santiago de Compostela or surroundings
Meals as indicated in the programme (water and wine included at dinners)
• Accompanying guide specialised in the Way of St. James at the destination and for the whole route.
• Official guide for the visit of Roncesvalles
• Official guide for the visit of Pamplona
• Official guide for the visit of Logroño
• Official guide for the visit of Burgos
• Official guide for the visit of Leon
Official guide for the visit of Astorga
Official guide for the visit of Santiago
• Ticket for the Cathedral of Pamplona
• Ticket for the Cathedral of “Santa María de la Redonda” in Logroño
• Ticket for the Monastery of Santa María de la Real de Nájera
• Ticket for the Cathedral in Santo Domingo de la Calzada
• Ticket for the Cathedral of Burgos
• Ticket for the Monastery of San Zoilo
• Ticket for the Cathedral of Leon
Ticket for the Cathedral of Astorga
Ticket for the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
• Pilgrim’s badge and shell
• Assistance insurance
• 1 person free each 25 in double room full payment
The Northern Way in Paradores
ENJOY THE BREATHTAKING SCENERY OF NORTHERN SPAIN ALONG THE CANTABRIAN COAST.
The Northern Way runs mostly through tourist areas and combines highly urbanised stretches with others of great natural beauty. In addition to this, you will stay in Paradores and charming hotels where there is no doubt that you will have a comfortable and peaceful stay. Accommodation where, not only you will be able to rest, but you will also have the chance to enjoy yourself in a hotel with centuries of history as well as the certainty of having the seal of quality of the Paradores.
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1st Day Arrival in Bilbao –Hondarribia: pick up at Bilbao airport. Meeting with accompanying guide specialised in the Way of St. James and driver. Transfer to the Parador de Hondarribia. Distribution of rooms. Welcome cocktail with a brief presentation of the programme and hanging over credentials and pilgrim’s shells. Dinner in a restaurant and accommodation.
2nd Day San Sebastián – Bilbao – Limpias: breakfast. Transfer to San Sebastián, where, accompanied by a local guide, you will visit its main attractions, such as San Telmo Museum, “Peine del Viento” or the Kursal. They are examples of how the city combines both tradition and modernity in its layout. Lunch in a typical restaurant The route will continue to Bilbao. There you will have free time to discover the city, whose old quarter is a combination of avant-garde and tradition. This place is full of charming streets and bars with “pintxos”. You will also make a stop at the Guggenheim Museum whose ground-breaking structures created by prestigious architects are already an international reference of modernity. At the agreed time you will be in Limpias, a beautiful Cantabrian village. Arrival at the Parador, room distribution, dinner and accommodation.
3rd Day Santander – Comillas – Santillana del Mar: breakfast. Today your route begins through the Cantabrian region by visiting its capital: Santander. With an official guide you will make a tour of this elegant city that seems to be taken out of a fairy tale. Its life revolves around its bay, recognised as one of the most beautiful in the world. It also stands out by its stately buildings and palatial constructions with
avant-garde architecture and an unmistakable echo of its fishing tradition. Lunch in a typical restaurant. In the afternoon you will discover two other magical places. First, Comillas, declared a historic-artistic site, due to its cobbled streets, its small squares with ancestral mansions, and its towers and buildings with a modernist air. At this point, “El Capricho” stands out (ticket included) It is a construction by Antoni Gaudí, which counts with an unmistakable portico and ceramic decorations on its walls. You will finish the day in Santillana del Mar, a surprising medieval town. It magnificently preserves its important historic centre. Arrival at the Parador de Santillana del Mar. Distribution of rooms, dinner and accommodation.
4th Day Cueva del Soplao” – San Vicente de la Barquera – Llanes – Gijón: breakfast. Your adventure will start by visiting a real underground jewel such as “Cueva del Soplao” (ticket included). Its 20 kilometres of natural galleries and its spectacular set of eccentric formations leaves no one indifferent. You will approach San Vicente de la Barquera for lunch in a typical restaurant in this charming village. A former fishermen’s refuge, which represents one of the most picturesque views of the Cantabrian coast, with its beaches, its old town and the exceptional backdrop of the snow-capped peaks of Picos de Europa. Your route will continue in Asturias. You will make a brief stop in Llanes, where there will be free time to visit its most emblematic places on your own, such as the San Pedro and San Antón promenades, Carrocedo River and its port. At the agreed time, departure to Gijón. Arrival at the Parador de Gijón, distribution of rooms, dinner and accommodation.
5th Day Oviedo – Luarca –Cudillero – Ribadeo: breakfast. Departure to Oviedo, the capital of the Principality of Asturias. Accompanied by an official guide you will visit the most relevant parts of the city, such as its Cathedral (ticket included) and its historic centre with an unquestionable medieval flavour. Lunch – “espicha” in a typical restaurant There you will be introduced to the amazing Asturian cuisine and its star drink: cider. The next stop in this trip is two villages that maintain all their seafaring tradition. First Luarca, a quiet village of white houses, and later Cudillero, a small and picturesque fishing port nestled on the side of a mountain. This place is well-known because of its hanging houses with eaves and brightly coloured windows. It stands on a steep horseshoe of cliffs around the port. Your last stop today will be Ribadeo, a town with a stately appearance. In its surroundings is the “Praia Das Catedrais”, one of the most beautiful beaches on the Galician coast. Its rocks trace natural arches, resembling a cathedral; and if the tides allow us, you will visit it. Arrival at the Parador de Ribadeo, distribution of rooms, dinner and accommodation. 6th Day Mondoñedo – Lugo – Santiago: breakfast. Departure to Mondoñedo, in the heart of the Northern Way whose old quarter has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest. Here, it also stands out as a National Monument its Cathedral: “Basílica de la Asunción”. This building preserves the primitive Romanesque façade with a beautiful rose window and Baroque towers. The next stop will be Lugo, a city that preserves important traces of its Roman past. It is including its millenary wall, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It will be
some free time to stroll through its quiet pedestrian streets, wide squares and landscaped areas. Here, buildings such as the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace and the Town Hall stand out. Lunch in a typical restaurant. At this point, you will reach the end of the “Camino”. As good pilgrims, you will approach “O Monte do Gozo”, a place from which Santiago can already be seen. From here you will walk for about 5 km, to the main goal: The Cathedral of Santiago (ticket included), where you will perceive the essence of the “Camino”. Free time. Arrival at the Parador de Santiago. Distribution of rooms, dinner and accommodation.
7th Day Santiago de Compostela: breakfast. Meeting with an official guide for a guided tour of this magical city. Here, for centuries, thousands of pilgrims have walked the Way of Saint James every year with a dream to fulfil: to reach the capital of Galicia and enter into its now mythical Cathedral. There, the tradition says that the remains of the apostle St. James are buried, which were discovered in the 9th century. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense) and to discover the city on your own. It has countless restaurants and bars where you can taste the exquisite seafood of Galicia. Its impressive historic centre, declared World Heritage by UNESCO, counts with squares also full of charm such as ones called “Praterías” and “Quintana” as well as the majestic Monastery of San Martiño Pinario, among others impressive places. Return to the Parador, dinner and accommodation.
8th Day Return: breakfast Transfer to Santiago airport. End of our services.
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Autocar durante todo el recorrido In: Aeropuerto de Bilbao / Out: Aeropuerto de Santiago de Compostela
1 noche en el Parador de Hondarribia 4*
1 noche en el Parador de Limpias 4*
• 1 noche en el Parador Santillana Gil Blas 4*
• 1 noche en el Parador de Gijón 4*
• 1 noche en el Parador de Ribadeo 4*
• 2 nights en el Parador de Santiago 5*
Guía acompañante especialista en Camino durante todo el viaje
Régimen Según Programa (agua y vino en almuerzos y cenas)
Cocktail de bienvenida
5 almuerzos en restaurante típico
• 1 cena en restaurante típico
• 1 almuerzo- espicha en restaurante típico
• Guía local para visita de San Sebastián
• Guía oficial para visita de Santander
• Guía oficia para visita de Oviedo
Guía oficial para visita de Santiago
Entrada al Capricho de Gaudí
• Entrada a la Cueva del Soplao
• Entrada a la Catedral de Oviedo
• Entrada a la Catedral con audioguías de Santiago
Galicia & North of Portugal
CHARACTERISED BY UNIQUE LANDSCAPES,
popular symbols and charming villages. A territory framed by the limits of Galicia and the North of Portugal.
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1st Day Arrival in Porto: pickup at Porto airport. Transfer to the hotel. Room distribution. Dinner and accommodation.
2nd Day Porto – Cruise & Winery: breakfast. Visit the city of Porto accompanied by an official guide. You will visit: “Avenida dos Aliados”, “Rua Sta Catarina”, the Cathedral, the São Bento Station, the Dom Luis I Bridge and the “Ribeira”, among others. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, in the area of Vila Nova de Gaia, you will take the Six Bridges Cruise (ticket included) and visit a famous Port wine winery (ticket included). Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
3rd Day Porto – Guimarães –Braga: breakfast. Departure to visit the beautiful city of Guimarães. You will visit the interior of the Castle of Guimarães (ticket included) and the “Paço dos Duques de Bragança” (ticket
included). Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, accompanied by an official guide you will visit the city of Braga. You will also have the opportunity to take the funicular (ticket included) to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus. Return to the hotel, dinner and accommodation.
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Day Valença Do Minho –A Guarda – “Sta. Tecra” – Baiona- Vigo: breakfast. After the visit of Valença do Minho, it is time to leave Portugal. The first stop you will make today is in A Guarda. There, you will go up to “Monte Santa Tecla” (ticket included). In addition to this, you will visit the best Celtic settlement in Galicia where you will have some wonderful pictures of the mouth of the Miño River. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, you will visit the historic town of Baiona. There will be time to make a short stop in the old part of Vigo. Arrival at the hotel in Sanxenxo. Distribution of rooms. Dinner and accommodation.
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5th Day Combarro – Pontevedra – Cambados: breakfast. Today’s visits will start with the picturesque town of Combarro. Afterwards, the charming city of Pontevedra will surprise you. There, you will have free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, you will move to the beautiful village of Cambados. You will have the opportunity to visit a winery of the D.O. Rías Baixas (ticket included). Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
6th Day Santiago de Compostela: breakfast. Transfer to the capital of Galicia: Santiago de Compostela. You will visit this universal city accompanied by an official guide You will have access to the Cathedral of Santiago (ticket included). Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense) as well as to stroll around and discover the atmo-
sphere of this cosmopolitan city. Arrive at the hotel in Santiago. Distribution of rooms. Dinner and accommodation.
7th Day A Coruña: breakfast. Today you will visit another typical Galician city: A Coruña. You will make a panoramic visit to see the Tower of Hercules. There will be some time to stroll around the old town, María Pita square, La Marina, and others. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, you will discover the secrets of the most famous Galician beer in Spain at the MEGA brewery (ticket, guided tour and tasting included). Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
8th Day Santiago – Porto: breakfast. Return to Porto. Some brief stops during the route will be made (lunch at the client’s expense). Arrival and end of our services.
• Coach throughout the tour. In/Out: Porto Airport
• 3 nights in a hotel 3*/4* in Porto or surroundings
• 2 nights in a hotel 3*/4* in Sanxenxo or surroundings
• 2 nights in a hotel 3*/4* in Santiago de Compostela or surroundings
• Meals as indicated in the programme (water and wine included at dinners)
• Accompanying guide during the whole trip
Douro River Cruise “Cruise of the six bridges”.
Visit and tasting at Vinho de Porto winery
• Official guide for the visit of Porto
• Official guide for the visit of Guimarães
• Ticket for the Castle of Guimarães
• Ticket for the “Paço dos Duques de Bragança”
• Tickets for the Funicular in Braga
Tickets to visit the “Castro Santa Tecra”
Visit and tasting in a Rías Baixas D.O. winery
• Ticket for the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
• Official guide for the visit of Santiago de Compostela
• Ticket, guided tour and tasting at MEGA- “Estrella Galicia”
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Galicia Trekking
GALICIA IS SYNONYMOUS WITH GREEN AND SEA, and one of the best ways to discover its treasures is on foot. Explore some of its forests, its most spectacular stretches of coastline, hidden rivers and rounded mountains..
1st Day Arrival in Santiago de Compostela: pick-up at Santiago airport. Transfer to the hotel. Room distribution Dinner and accommodation.
2nd Day Santiago – “Camiño Dos Faros”: breakfast. Transfer to Costa da Morte, one of the most beautiful areas of the Galician coast. You will do a part of a stage of the Lighthouse Way from Arou to Cabo Vilán. Approximately 20 km of stunning coastline is known for its numerous shipwrecks. Picnic lunch. The route ends at the impressive Cabo Vilán lighthouse. There, a bus will pick you up to return to Santiago. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
Eume”. You will do a hiking route of approximately 8 km. Picnic lunch. Finally, you will complete this day with a visit to the beautiful town of Betanzos, which will surprise you because of its spectacular historic centre. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
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3rd Day Santiago – “Fragas Do Eume”: breakfast. Transfer to the area of Pontedeume to discover a unique natural area: “As Fragas do
4th Day Santiago – The Winter Way- Ribeira Sacra: breakfast. Transfer to Monforte de Lemos. There, you will visit this beautiful town with an extensive artistic heritage. Monforte is considered the gateway to one of the most magical areas of Galicia: the Ribeira Sacra. The route you will take today will be a part of a stage of the Way of St. James (Winter Way: Monforte-Chantada). Through about 15 km you will have the opportunity to walk through oak and chestnut forests as well as impressive
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vineyards on both sides of the Miño River. Picnic lunch The bus will pick you up in Chantada to return to Santiago. Arrival at the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
5th Day Santiago – Portuguese Way – Caldas-Padrón: breakfast. On today’s route, you will visit one of the most attractive stages of the Portuguese Way.You will walk 18 km from Caldas de Reis to Padrón. Picnic lunch. At the end of this stage, you will have time to sit on a terrace in the old town of Padrón. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
6th Day Santiago – “Mosteiro de Carboeiro” – “Fervenzas do Toxa”: breakfast. Transfer to Silleda for a shorter but very beautiful
route. You will start with a visit of “Mosteiro de Carboeiro”. After walking about 8 km you will arrive at the highest waterfall in Galicia: “As fervenzas do Toxa”, in an absolutely impressive natural environment. Picnic lunch. Return to the hotel. In the afternoon you will visit Santiago accompanied by an official guide In addition to this, you will have access to the Cathedral (ticket included) In the evening, you will enjoy a special dinner in a restaurant to taste the famous Galician gastronomy. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.
7th Day Return: breakfast. Transfer to Santiago airport. End of our services.
The price includes
Coach throughout the tour. In/Out: Santiago de Compostela Airport
6 nights in a hotel 3*/4* in Santiago de Compostela or surroundings
Meals as indicated in the programme (water and wine included at dinners)
Accompanying guide specialised in hiking for the development of the routes.
6 picnics
• Official guide for the visit of Santiago de Compostela
• Ticket for the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
• Special farewell dinner in a restaurant of Santiago de Compostela
Galicia Calidade
GALICIA ALWAYS HAS THE CAPACITY TO ASTONISH.
It surprises us with its green and beautiful landscapes; with its villages and historic corners where stone houses and monuments are the main features; with its coastline, with spectacular cliffs bathed by the Cantabrian Sea and the Atlantic Ocean; with its Tower of Hercules from where to watch over the ocean as the Romans did more than 2,000 years ago; with its Pórtico da Gloria; its Sil Canyons; the Monasteries of the Ribeira Sacra and much more that you should discover.
See “Relevant information about your Trip” on page 3
1st Day Arrival in Santiago: pick-up at Santiago airport. Transfer to the hotel. Room distribution. Dinner and accommodation.
2nd Day A Coruña: breakfast. Today, you will travel to A Coruña. There you will visit its most emblematic places, such as “Plaza de María Pita”, the Town Hall, the Tower of Hercules (ticket included), Méndez Núñez gardens, and glassed-in galleries, among others. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). There will be also free time to visit the old and commercial area or its wide range of museums (Archaeological and Historical Museum, Castle of San Antón, Clock Museum, etc.). Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
3rd Day Combarro – Pontevedra – Cambados: breakfast Departure to Rías Baixas. You will start your visit in the picturesque town of Combarro. Afterwards, you will be sur-
prised by the charming city of Pontevedra. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, you will move to the beautiful village of Cambados. You will have the opportunity to visit a winery of the D.O. Rías Baixas (ticket included). Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
4th Day Allariz – Ribeira Sacra: breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Allariz, in the province of Ourense. It was declared a Historic Site and it preserves important religious buildings in its typically medieval layout. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, you will go to one of the less known areas: Ribeira Sacra. It stands out because of its monasteries, among them the Monastery of San Estevo de Ribas de Sil. Catamaran trip on the Sil River included. At the indicated time, return to the hotel in Santiago. Dinner and accommodation.
5th Day Costa Da Morte: breakfast Today you will set off towards the most magical Galicia: A Costa de Morte. You will start at O Monte Pindo, also called the “Sacred Mount” or “Celtic Olympus”. It is a wonder of nature with breathtaking views of the entire Costa da Morte. Your next stop is Ézaro. There you will find a river with a very special feature, which flows in a waterfall directly into the sea. Finally, you will arrive at Fisterra, the end of the Roman land, in the middle of the Costa da Morte. In this place the immensity of the Atlantic Ocean, the cliffs and the smell of salt are mixed. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense) and to discover first-hand the traditional life of this fishing village. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
6th Day Ribadeo – “Praia Das Catedrais” – Lugo: breakfast. Today you will head north. You will visit Ribadeo. This is a town with a stately appearance, with the lighthouse
of Pancha Island, at the entrance of the estuary and the ruins of the castle of San Damián. You will continue to “Praia das Catedrais”. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, you will visit Lugo. A city that preserves important traces of its Roman past, among them its millenary wall, declared World Heritage by UNESCO. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
7th Day Santiago de Compostela: breakfast Meeting with an official guide to visit Santiago de Compostela and its Cathedral (ticket included). Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). There will be also free time to stroll around and discover the atmosphere of this cosmopolitan city. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
8th Day Return: breakfast. Transfer to Santiago airport. End of our services.
The price includes
• Coach throughout the tour. In/Out: Santiago de Compostela Airport
• 7 nights in a hotel 3*/4* in Santiago de Compostela or surroundings
• Meals as indicated in the programme (water and wine included at dinners)
• Accompanying guide during the whole trip
• Official guide for the visit of Santiago de Compostela Visit and tasting in a Rías Baixas D.O. winery Catamaran trip on the Sil River
• Ticket for the Hércules Tower
• Ticket for the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
• 1 person free each 25 in double room full payment
Cantabria and Asturias
BOTH COMMUNITIES SHARE THE FABULOUS PICOS DE EUROPA NATIONAL PARK,
It was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO for its green and blue mountainous immensity, its flora and its lakes. They are lands of beautiful landscapes, of history reflected in magnificent monuments, of charming villages or beaches to forget everything.
See “Relevant information about your Trip” on page 3
1st Day Arrival in Santander: pick-up at the airport/port of Santander. Transfer to the hotel. Distribution of rooms. Dinner and accommodation.
2nd Day Santoña – Santander: breakfast. Departure to Santoña, one of the main fishing ports of the Cantabrian Sea. During the tour along the promenade of Santoña, you will visit a typical canning factory (ticket included) (visit depending on the production). This town is famous throughout Spain for this type of industry. Finally, you will take a boat trip around the Bay of Santoña (ticket included). Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, meeting with an official guide for the visit of Santander. This city is organised around a large natural harbour, used since before the Roman Empire. The scenery is privileged, with wide green spaces and beaches. It stands out, especially, the area of Mataleñas, Sardinero and La Magdalena, where King Alfonso XIII had his summer residence. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
3rd Day Santillana del Mar –Comillas – “Cueva del Soplao”: breakfast. Today you will start your visit in Santillana del Mar. It is a historic town that preserves its medieval splendour, where the Collegiate Church stands out. The trip continues to Comillas. There, you will visit the Pontifical University and “El Capricho” by Gaudi. This is a modernist work commissioned by Máximo Díaz de Quijano, who wanted an exotic summer resort with oriental influences. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, you will visit the “Cueva del Soplao” (ticket included). It was discovered at the beginning of the 20th century during the exploitation of the mines of La Florida. It consists of a spectacular set of eccentric formations that leave no one indifferent. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
4th Day Picos de Europa –Monastery of Liébana – Potes – Oviedo: breakfast. Departure to Picos de Europa. Stop at Fuente Dé in order to take a cable car up to Mirador del Cable (up and down-ticket included)
(visit subject to weather conditions and the number of visitors). Continue to the Monastery of Liébana (Santo Toribio). The largest piece of the Cross of Christ is preserved there. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, you will visit Potes, the capital of the Picos de Europa. There you will be able to see “Torre del Infante”, a medieval monument. Continuation of the journey to Asturias, arrival at the hotel in Oviedo, distribution of rooms. Dinner and accommodation.
5th Day Covadonga – Cangas de Onís – Cuenca del Nalón: breakfast. The trip continues in the National Park of Picos de Europa. You will start the day in Covadonga. Visiting the most relevant places: the Cave that keeps the remains of King Pelayo and the image of the Santina; the Basilica; the Royal Site. You will go up to the Lakes of the National Park, to enjoy the landscape (up and down-ticket included) (subject to weather conditions. Then, you will visit Cangas de Onís. It is the first capital of the Asturian Kingdom after the battle of Covadonga in 722. The place where Don Pelayo defeated the Muslims and began the Reconquest. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon you will visit the Nalon Valley, where the Asturian mining area is located. You will go through towns such as La Felguera or Sama de Langreo to El Entrego. There you will visit the Mining Museum (ticket included), located in an old mining exploitation. It offers the chance to discover the technique and origins of one of the
main industries in Asturias. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
6th Day Luarca - Cudillero – Gijón: breakfast Today you will visit 3 of the most picturesque villages of Asturias. First Luarca, a quiet village of white houses that preserves all the charm and attraction of its seafaring tradition; then Cudillero, a typical seafaring village where rural architecture designs houses to fight against the wind. Free time for lunch (at the client´s expense). In the afternoon meeting with the official guide for a guided tour ½ DAY to Gijón. It is the Capital of the Green Coast. The most important city of the maritime and touristic Asturias. It stands out because of its Roman Baths, the Palace of Revillagigedo, among other interesting places. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
7th Day Oviedo – Santander: breakfast. Meeting with an official guide for the visit of Oviedo, capital of the Principality of Asturias. There stands out San Francisco Park and Campoamor Theatre, among others. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). Return to Santander. Arrival at the hotel. Room distribution. Free afternoon in the city to stroll through its streets, do some last-minute shopping or do any other activity. Dinner and accommodation.
8th Day Return: breakfast. Transfer to the airport/port of Santander. End of our services.
The price includes
• Coach throughout the tour. In/Out: Santander Airport/ Port
• 4 nights in a hotel 3*/4* in Santander or surroundings
3 nights in a hotel 3*/4* in Oviedo or surroundings
Meals as indicated in the programme (water and wine included at dinners)
Accompanying guide during the whole trip
• Official guide for the visit of Santander
• Official guide for the visit of Gijón
• Official guide for the visit of Oviedo
• Visit to the Santoña cannery
• Paseo en barco por la bahía de Santoña
Ticket for “Cueva el Soplao”
Ticket to go up and down in the Fuente Dé cable car
• Ticket for the Mining Museum
• Ticket for the Cathedral of Oviedo
• 1 person free each 25 in double room full payment
The complete Basque Country
THE BASQUE COUNTRY IS A DIVERSE REGION:
plenty of places to discover, places to see and activities to do. It is a land of tradition linked to nature, to its picturesque villages by the sea or located in dreamy valleys, to its beaches and breathtaking cliffs, to its mountains and to its special places.
See “Relevant information about your Trip” on page 3
1st Day Arrival in Bilbao: pick-up at Bilbao airport. Transfer to the hotel. Room distribution. Dinner and accommodation.
2nd Day Guetaria – San Sebastian: breakfast Departure to Guetaria, a typical fishing port of great charm. It is the birthplace of the sailor Juan Sebastián Elcano (first to circumnavigate the Earth), as well as of Cristóbal Balenciaga, an icon of design and fashion. Free time to stroll through its streets and have lunch (at the client´s expense). The route continues to San Sebastian, where you will visit the city accompanied by a local guide. Here stands out The Concha Bay, the Town Hall, the Miramar Palace, the old quarter with its main square Plaza de la Constitución, and other interesting places. Continuation of the journey to the western coast of Gipuzkoa. Arrive at the hotel in the area of Irún. Dinner and accommodation
3rd Day Biarritz – San Juan de Luz – Hondarribia: breakfast Departure to Biarritz first, and later to San Juan de Luz, famous French summer resorts. Free time for lunch (at the client´s expense). In the afternoon, you will visit Hondarribia, which is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Guipuzcoa. During the tour, you will be able to appreciate the beauty of the BasqueFrench coast. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
4th Day Pamplona – Vitoria: breakfast. Today you will visit Pamplona, a worldwide known city because of its “San Fermín” festivities. Accompanied by a local guide, you will visit: its City Hall, the Church of San Saturnino, the route of “El encierro”, “Plaza del Castillo”, among others. Free time for lunch (at the customer’s expense). In the afternoon departure to Vitoria, the political and administrative capital of the Basque Country. Accompanied by a local guide, you will visit the New Cathedral, “Plaza
de la Virgen Blanca”, “Plaza Nueva”, the “Almendra Vitoriana” (historic – monumental quarter). Arrive at the hotel in Bilbao. Dinner and accommodation.
5th Day Gernika, Bermeo – San Juan de Gaztelugatxe viewpoint: breakfast. You will begin your visit in the town of Gernika, whose tree is the most universal symbol of the Basques. Around it and “Casa de Juntas” woven its historic centre. You will continue on to Bermeo, a town rooted in the seafaring tradition. Its economy is mainly based on fishing and canning. It also has several tourist attractions, such as Puerta de San Juan, the old quarter and its welcoming port, among others. You will stop at the viewpoint of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, a peninsula-shaped rock in the middle of the Bay of Biscay. It is topped by a small chapel dedicated to San Juan. Free time for lunch (at the client´s expense). In the afternoon, you will visit a “Txakoli” wine cellar (ticket included) You will have the
opportunity to learn more about how the wine is made as well as a wine tasting. Finally, you will make a stop in Las Arenas (Getxo). At this point, you will be able to see the “Puente Colgante” among others. Return to the hotel. Dinner and dinner and accommodation.
6th Day Bilbao: breakfast
Meeting with a local guide to visit its most emblematic places: Gran Vía, Basilica de Begoña, Guggenheim Museum (exterior visit), its Estuary... in order to finish in the Old Quarter. There “Siete Calles” are located. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). There will be time to visit the Guggenheim Museum, go shopping, or have some “Pintxos” in the bars and restaurants of “Siete Calles”. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
7th Day Return: breakfast. Transfer to Bilbao airport. End of our services
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01/04 to 30/06
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The price includes
Coach throughout the tour. In/Out: Bilbao airport
• 4 nights in a hotel 3*/4* in Bilbao or surroundings
• 2 nights in a hotel 3* in Irún or surroundings
• Meals as indicated in the programme (water and wine included at dinners)
• Accompanying guide during the whole trip
• Official guide for the visit of San Sebastián
• Official guide for the visit of Pamplona
Official guide for the visit of Vitoria
Official guide for the visit of Bilbao
• Visit the winery Txakoli with tasting
• Ticket for “Puente Colgante de Getxo”
• 1 person
The Basque Country and La Rioja: Land of wine
A TERRITORY THAT DESERVES TO BE VISITED FOR ITS EXCELLENT WINES AND ITS HISTORICAL HERITAGE
There, you can discover the secrets of the wine culture. In addition to this, you can explore unique landscapes with dizzying cliffs; cobbled hamlets lost in the greenery of the mountains; windy coasts; unspoilt beaches as well as picture-postcard villages.
See “Relevant information about your Trip” on page 3
1st Day Arrival in Bilbao: pick-up at Bilbao airport. Transfer to the hotel. Room distribution. Dinner and accommodation.
2nd Day Guetaria – San Sebastián: breakfast. Departure to Guetaria, a typical fishing port of great charm. Guetaria is the birthplace of the sailor Juan Sebastián Elcano (first to circumnavigate the Earth), and of Cristóbal Balenciaga (an icon of design and fashion). Free time to stroll through its streets and lunch (at the client´s expense). You will continue to San Sebastian. You will visit the city accompanied by a local guide (half-day). There stands out the Concha Bay, the City Hall, the Miramar Palace, the old town with the Plaza de la Constitución, among others. Continuation of the journey towards the western coast of Gipuzkoa. Arrive at the hotel in the Irún area. Dinner and accommodation.
3rd Day Pamplona – Logroño: breakfast. Departure to Pamplona, a city known worldwide for its San Fermín festivities. Visit of the city accompanied by a local guide You will visit the Town Hall, the Church of San Saturnino, the route of “El encierro” and Plaza del Castillo, among others. Free time for lunch (at the client´s expense). In the afternoon, arrival in Logroño. Meeting with the official guide for the visit. You will start the tour through the historic centre, with many allusions to the Way of St. James, such as a large goose game that marks the main milestones of the “Camino”. You will be able to contemplate the Co-cathedral of Santa María de la Redonda with its “Torres Gemelas”. You will have free time to stroll along the famous Laurel Street. You will taste the traditional pintxos (tapas) and local wines. Arrive at the hotel in Logroño. Dinner and accommodation.
Country and La Rioja
4th Day Laguardia – Briones: breakfast. In the morning you will visit Laguardia. Its name was created due to its strategic position in front of Castile in medieval times. Its main attractions are the Church of Santa María de los Reyes, Torre Abacial and wine cellars. You will take a guided tour of the Villa Lucía Museum wine theme (ticket included) Then you will have free time for lunch (at the client´s expense). In the afternoon, you will go to Briones, one Rioja town. There you will visit the Vivanco Museum (ticket included), which is a museum of the Rioja Wine Culture Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
5th Day Nájera – Santo Domingo de la Calzada – Haro – Valle Salado: breakfast. Today you will start your visit in Nájera, the capital of the Kingdom in the 10th-11th centuries. Then it will continue to Santo Domingo de la Calzada. There stands out San Salvador Cathedral as well as the historic quarter. You will finish in the town of Haro, where you will visit a winery with a tasting session (ticket included). Free time for lunch (at the client´s expense). On the way back to Bilbao, you will stop at the Añana salt mines (ticket included). They are considered by experts as one of the best salts in the world. Salt from the Salt Valley has long seduced the most prestigious chefs. They use it in their creations and promote it all over the world. You will visit the facilities and you will have the
possibility to enjoy an interesting tasting session. Arrival at the hotel in Bilbao. Dinner and accommodation.
6th Day Bilbao: breakfast
Meeting with a local guide for a tour of Bilbao. There you will visit its most emblematic places: “Gran Vía”, Basilica of Begoña, Guggenheim Museum (exterior visit), and the Estuary of Bilbao, among others. You will finish in the historic quarter, where the Seven Streets are located. Free time for lunch (at the client´s expense). In the afternoon, you will visit a “Txakoli” wine cellar (ticket included) There, you will have the opportunity to learn more about how wine is made and, in addition to this, you will have a wine tasting. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
7th Day Return: breakfast
Transfer to Bilbao airport. End of our services.
The price includes
• Coach throughout the tour. In/Out: Bilbao airport
3 nights in a hotel 4* in Bilbao or surroundings
1 night in a hotel 3* in Irún or surroundings
• 2 nights in a hotel 4* in Logroño or surroundings
• Meals as indicated in the programme (water and wine included at dinners)
• Accompanying guide during the whole trip
• Official guide for the visit of San Sebastián
• Official guide for the visit of Pamplona
Official guide for the visit of Logroño
Official guide for the visit of Bilbao
• Ticket for Villa-Lucía Wine Museum
• Ticket and visit of Vivanco Museum
• Ticket and visit of a D. O. Rioja winery with tasting session
• Ticket and visit of the Añana Salt Valley
• Ticket and visit of the Txakoli winery with tasting session
The Northern Mariana Route: The Excitement of Returning El Pilar, Torreciudad, Loudes, Sanctuary of Meritxel and Monserrat
DISCOVER THREE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT AND RENOWNED MARIAN SANCTUARIES IN EUROPE AND AMERICA
El Pilar, Torreciudad and Montserrat. In addition, there is a wealth of cultural, natural and gastronomic riches that are well worth discovering.
See “Relevant information about your Trip” on page 3
1st Day Madrid – Zaragoza: pick-up at Madrid airport. Departure to Zaragoza. During the route, you will make brief stops (lunch at the client’s expense). Continuation of the trip. Arrival at the hotel in Zaragoza. Distribution of rooms. Dinner and accommodation.
2nd Day Zaragoza – “Monasterio de Piedra”: breakfast. In the morning visit to the “Monasterio de Piedra” (ticket included). It is located in the Natural Park of the same name. It was an ancient fortress of defence against the Muslims and in times of the Reconquest. Return to Zaragoza. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, accompanied by an official guide, you will take a panoramic tour of the city of Zaragoza. There, you will visit: the Circus; “la Seo”; some Mudejar style churches, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and of course without forgetting the well-known “Basilica del Pilar” (ticket included). This basilica is a masterpiece of the Spanish Baroque. You will continue your visit to the city centre. There you will visit places such as: “Palacio de los Condes de Argillo”, Church of San Felipe, Roman Theatre, Church of Santa Engracia and “Plaza de las Catedrales”. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
3rd Day “Santuario de Torreciudad” – Aínsa – Lourdes: breakfast. Departure to Lourdes. On the way, you will visit the second of the Marian temples on your route: the Shrine of Torreciudad. You will have the
possibility of taking part in the shrine´s own celebrations and activities. You will make a general visit (donation) to the Shrine and the Esplanade. There you will have a panoramic view of “El Grado” reservoir and the old hermitage. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). Then, you will head towards Aínsa. You will pass through beautiful landscapes around the “El Grado” and “Mediano” reservoirs, such as Abizanda. It is a small village located at the foot of a medieval fortress that conserves part of the walled enclosure. From there to Aínsa, a medieval village declared a Historic-Artistic Site and which conserves almost all of the walls that surrounded it. Later you will cross the “Tunnel d’Aragnouet” to enter France and reach Lourdes. Arrival at the hotel. Distribution of rooms and dinner At 9 pm, you will be able to take part in the traditional torchlight procession. It takes place every day from April to October. Return to the hotel and accommodation.
4th Day Free day in Lourdes: breakfast. Free day with half board (breakfast and dinner) at the hotel. You will have the opportunity to visit the most emblematic places of the Shrine. In addition to this, you will take the Holy Water, a bath in the holy water pools, visit the fantastic castle, the wax Grévin Museum, and attend liturgies, among other interesting activities.
5th Day Tarbes – Foix – Andorra: breakfast. In the morning, visit Tarbes. There the beautiful “Jardin
Massey”, declared of interest, stands out. It is crisscrossed by avenues that invite you to take a walk. It is also home to a large number of rare species. Inside the park stands a Moorish-inspired house, topped by an observation tower, which encounters the Massey Museum. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, departure to Andorra. There you will visit Foix, the capital of the municipality since the French Revolution. It is converted into a tourist centre, where its impressive castle perched on a hill dominates the whole town. In the shadow of this monumental building, the narrow, semi-pedestrian streets of this small town invite the traveller to enjoy a leisurely stroll. Then departure to cross the port “d´Envalira” and enter Andorra. Arrival at the hotel in Andorra. Room distribution. Dinner and accommodation.
6th Day Sanctuary of Meritxell- Surroundings of Barcelona: breakfast. Departure to visit the main points of interest in the Principality. First, is the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Meritxell, which is located in the Andorran parish of Canillo. There the patron saint of the Principality of Andorra is worshipped. Then, the town of Encamp is famous for its Romanesque church of Santa Eulalia. Finally, La Massana and Ordino, where stands out “Plaza Mayor”, “Casa Rosell” and Areny Plandolit Museum. This museum shows a great variety of styles in the furniture, etc., stand out. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, departure to Spain. Your des-
tination will be Barcelona. Arrive at the hotel in Barcelona. Room distribution. Dinner and accommodation.
7th Day Montserrat – Barcelona: breakfast. Departure to Montserrat where the Shrine and the Benedictine Monastery are located. It is currently made up of a community of 80 monks dedicated to prayer and the service of the Shrine. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). Return to Barcelona for a visit with an official guide to the “Sagrada Familia” (ticket included). This is a great expiatory temple whose work was begun by the brilliant Gaudí. It consists of the Chapel of St. Joseph, the crypt and the Nativity façade. The façades and the entire exterior are decorated with a profusion of brightly coloured decorative elements. At the agreed time, return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
8th Day Barcelona – Madrid : breakfast . Return to Madrid. Brief stops during the route (lunch at the client’s expense). Arrival and end of our services.
The price includes
• Coach throughout the tour. In/Out: Madrid airport
• 2 nights in a hotel 3* in Zaragoza or surroundings
2 nights in a hotel 3* in Lourdes
1 night in a hotel 3* in Andorra or surroundings
2 nights in a hotel 3* in Barcelona or surroundings
• Meals as indicated in the programme (water and wine included at dinners)
• Accompanying guide at the destination and during the whole trip
• Official guide for the visit of Zaragoza
• Official guide for the visit of the “Sagrada Familia”
• Ticket for the “Monasterio de Piedra”
• Visit of the “Basílica del Pilar”
Visit of the “Santuario de Torreciudad”
Visit of the Sanctuary of Meritxell
• Monastery of Monserrat
• Ticket for the “Sagrada Familia”
• 1 person free each 25 in double room full payment
Visca Catalonia
CATALONIA HAS SPECTACULAR BEACHES,
works by famous artists such as Gaudí and Dalí, dream buildings, archaeological sites, Cistercian monasteries, Romanesque churches and other impressive places that should be visited. Many of these places have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
See “Relevant information about your Trip” on page 3
1st Day Arrival in Barcelona: pick-up at Barcelona airport. Transfer to the hotel. Room distribution. Dinner and accommodation.
2nd Day Barcelona: breakfast. Departure to meet the official guide who will accompany us throughout the day to discover this vibrant and modern city. You will start with a walk to the picturesque “Parque Güell” (ticket included). Then you will visit the main symbol of Barcelona, “La Sagrada Familia” (ticket included) The guide will accompany us along “Las Ramblas” until reaching the famous “Mercado de la Boquería”. At this place, you will have free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). Here, you will be able to taste all kinds of fresh products typical of Catalan gastronomy. In the afternoon, the official guide will show you the attractive Gothic Quarter. A charming district of narrow medieval alleys full of
trendy bars, pubs and restaurants until you reach the Cathedral of Barcelona. Return to the hotel, dinner and accommodation.
3rd Day Barcelona: breakfast. Accompanied by an official guide, you will start the day with a visit to “Casa Milà” (ticket included). It is popularly known as “La Pedrera”. This is a modernist building by the internationally renowned architect Antoni Gaudí. Next, you will go to “Plaza de España”, one of the most emblematic places in the Catalan capital. You will also have the opportunity to walk around the Olympic area of “Montjuic”. Then the bus will leave you in the area of the Columbus Monument. There you will have free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, you will visit the promenade and the popular “La Barceloneta” neighbourhood. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
4th Day Montserrat – Sant
Sadurni D’anoia – Lloret de Mar: breakfast. Departure to visit Montserrat, a beautiful shrine of Benedictine monks. It houses the Patron Saint of Catalonia: the Virgin of Montserrat, known as “La Moreneta”. Rack railway (ticket included) to go up to Montserrat. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, you will go to Sant Sadurni d’Anoia, located in the Alto Penedès region. It is the main producer of cava in the country. Here you will visit one of its “Cavas” (ticket included). After the visit, you will have a tasting Then, you will arrive at the hotel in Lloret de Mar, on Costa Brava. Dinner and accommodation.
5th Day Girona – Besalú: breakfast. Departure to Girona, to visit this captivating city accompanied by an official guide It is one of the cities with the most personality in Catalonia. There stands out its Cathedral, “la Colegiata de San Félix” and the Jewish Quarter, the best-preserved in Europe. In the afternoon, you will visit Besalú, a sample of the Catalan medieval world. You will have the opportunity to stroll through its cobbled streets. In addition to this, you will visit the Romanesque bridge, the Royal Cúria building, Santa Maria and Sant Vincenç. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
6th Day Tossa de Mar – Figueres – Cadaqués: breakfast
Today you will start the day discovering de Mar, also known as “Villa Vieja”. You will visit the walled castle on the shores of the Mediterranean. You will have the
opportunity to walk through its streets until reaching the lighthouse, where the remains of the Gothic parish church are located. Then, you will continue your journey to Figueres, capital of the Alt Empordà region. It is known for being the birthplace of a universal Catalan, Salvador Dalí. There you will have the opportunity to enjoy its Theatre-Museum (ticket included). Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, departure to Cadaqués, another of the most beautiful villages of Costa Brava. You will have time to stroll through its narrow streets or to have a beer (at the client’s expense) by the seaside. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
7th Day Return: breakfast
Transfer to Barcelona airport. End of our services.
The price includes
• Coach throughout the tour. In/Out: Barcelona airport
• 3 nights in a hotel 3* in Barcelona or surroundings
3 nights in a hotel 4* in Lloret de Mar or surroundings
Meals as indicated in the programme (water and wine included at dinners)
Accompanying guide during the whole trip
• Official guide for the visit of Barcelona 2nd Day
• Official guide for the visit of Barcelona 3rd day
• Official guide for the visit of Girona
• Ticket for “Parque Güell”
• Ticket for “Sagrada Familia”
Ticket for “La Pedrera”
Ticket for one “Cava” in Sant Sadurni with tasting
• Tickets for the rack railway to go up to Montserrat
• Ticket for the Theatre-Museum Dalí
• 1 person free each 25 in double room full payment
Essential Barcelona in one day
BARCELONA IS A COSMOPOLITAN CITY
that integrates into its urban layout Roman remains, medieval quarters and the most beautiful examples of modernism and the avant-garde of the 20th century.
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1st Day Barcelona: Pick up of the clients at the agreed meeting point for the visit accompanied by an official guide of the most representative sights of the city of Barcelona.
You will start at “Parque Güell” (ticket included). This is a huge garden with peculiar architectural
elements designed by the famous Antonio Gaudí. The private vehicle will then take you to “La Sagrada Familia” (ticket included), which is possibly the most representative icon of the city. You will have the opportunity to visit this marvellous building from the inside without waiting in line. The guide will accom-
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pany you on a tour across “Las Ramblas” and the unique “Mercado de la Boquería”. This will be a good time for lunch (at the client’s expense).
In the afternoon, the driver will wait for us at “Plaça de Catalunya”. You will visit another of the jewels of this city, “La Pedrera” (ticket includ-
ed), Gaudí’s most emblematic civil building. This construction is highly impressive because of both its constructive innovations and its decorative solutions. At the end of this visit, you will transfer back to your accommodation in Barcelona. End of our services.
The price includes
Private transport in a 16-seater Sprinter
Official guide of Barcelona
Tour in Barcelona 8 hours
• Ticket for “Parque Güell”
• Ticket for “Sagrada Familia”
• Ticket for “Casa Milá”
The price does not include
Hotel accommodation
• Lunches
• Tickets for monuments or local guides not indicated before
• Any other item not specified in “The price includes”
• Tips
The Castile of Queen Isabel the Catholic
CASTILE AND LEÓN WILL SHOW YOU THE MOST INTERESTING PLACES AND MOMENTS
in the life of the Queen that would change the course of history. To follow in the footsteps of Isabel the Catholic is to take a journey through time, a journey to the heart of Spanish history.a.
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1st Day Madrid – Valladolid: pick-up at Madrid Airport. Departure towards Valladolid, making brief stops during the route (lunch at the client’s expense). Continuation of the trip. Arrival at the hotel. Distribution of rooms. Dinner and accommodation.
2nd Day Valladolid – Medina del Campo: breakfast. Departure to Medina del Campo declared an Artistic Ensemble because of the beauty of its urban centre and the town where the queen died. It stands out for its magnificent “Castillo de la Mota” (ticket included). A superb 14th-century fortress that has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest. The central point of this city is the “Plaza Mayor”. There the fairs that made it famous throughout Europe from the 15th century onwards were held. It is the site of the Royal Testamentary Palace (ticket included), where Queen Isabella died. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). Return to Valladolid for a visit with an official guide You will discover this city which was the scene of the wedding between
Isabel of Castile and Fernando of Aragon. The former capital of Spain during the 15th and 16th centuries, it preserves in its streets the rich heritage inherited from a splendid past. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
3rd Day Burgos: breakfast. Departure for a full-day trip to Burgos. The official guide will show you the charms of this city. In this place, Isabel received Christopher Columbus in “Casa del Cordón” after his voyage to America. You will visit the impressive Cathedral (ticket included) where the son of Queen Isabel, Juan de Aragon, got married. Free time for lunch (at the client´s expense) and to stroll around this beautiful and ancient town. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
4th Day Olmedo – Tordesillas: breakfast. Departure to Olmedo. You will visit the Mudejar Theme Park in Castile and León (ticket included) In this place, you will see the miniatures of the most important Mudejar architecture of the area. Free time for lunch (at the cli-
ent’s expense). In the afternoon, you will visit Tordesillas. In this town, the Catholic Monarchs stayed at various times and became their headquarters during the War of Succession. Here the Treaty of Tordesillas with Portugal was signed after the discovery of America. It is also here that the daughter of the Catholic Monarchs, the popular Juana La Loca, lived and died. You will visit the Royal Monastery of Santa Clara (ticket included), which was built in 1340. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
5th Day Segovia – Pedraza: breakfast Departure to Segovia, another of the key cities in the life of Queen Isabel, as it was there that she was proclaimed Queen of Castile. You will have the opportunity with the help of an official guide to visit the Roman aqueduct (Isabel ordered, a few days after her proclamation, improvements to the work). You will also visit the beautiful “Alcázar de Segovia”. In the Throne Room, it is preserved the memory of the kings: coats of arms, paintings, furniture of that time. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the
afternoon, before returning to Valladolid, you will make a short stop in a beautiful Castilian town, Pedraza. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
6th Day Toro: breakfast. Departure to the historic and wine-producing town of Toro. It was an important city in the life of Isabel the Catholic to become queen. It was also the city chosen for the reading of the Will of our Queen. In Toro stands out the “Colegiata de Santa María, inspired by the Cathedral of Zamora. It has one of the best portraits of Queen Isabel. You will not leave this city without first visiting one of its wineries of its famous wine (ticket included). Then free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). Return to Valladolid. Free time for last-minute shopping. Dinner and accommodation.
7th Day Valladolid – Madrid: breakfast. Return to Madrid. Brief stops during the route (lunch at the client´s expense). Arrival and end of our services.
01/04 to 30/06
01/07 to 30/09
01/10 to 31/12
The price includes
• Coach throughout the tour. In/Out: Madrid airport
• 6 nights in a hotel 4* in Valladolid or surroundings
Meals as indicated in the programme (water and wine included at dinners)
Accompanying guide during the whole trip
Official guide for the visit of Burgos
• Ticket for the Cathedral of Burgos
• Ticket for “El Castillo de la Mota”
• Ticket for the Royal Testamentary Palace
• Official guide for the visit of Valladolid
• Ticket for the Mudejar Theme Park
Ticket for the Monastery of Santa Clara
Official guide for the visit of Segovia
• Ticket for “Alcázar de Segovia”
• Ticket for a wine cellar in Toro. Free explanation and tasting
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Medieval Spain: Castles and Charming Villages
A WALK THROUGH HISTORY IN WHICH YOU CAN DISCOVER ARCHITECTURE,
an environment, vibrant cultural life and a more than seductive gastronomic. This area stands out because of its offer wide stone walls of palatial houses, modest homes and ancient castles, towns that were born more than a thousand years ago, at crossroads of roads that made them prosperous and important, villages that have managed to keep until today an exceptional heritage that deserves a careful visit.
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1st Day Arrival in Madrid: pick-up at Madrid airport. Transfer to the hotel. Distribution of rooms. Dinner and accommodation.
2nd Day Buitrago Del Lozoya – Pedraza – “Alcázar de Segovia”: breakfast. Visit the captivating town of Buitrago del Lozoya, a town north of Madrid. It stands out for its medieval wall that surrounds its historic centre. You will continue to one of the most charming villages in Spain: Pedraza. Here you won’t have to make a great effort to imagine what a village in the Middle Ages would have been like. In addition to its well-kept old town, it stands out its 15th-century castle (ticket included). Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). After lunch, you will go to Segovia to visit its famous “Alcázar” (ticket included). It is a fortress of great beauty chosen as a place of res-
idence by many Castilian kings. You will have time to stroll around this beautiful city before returning to Madrid. Return to the hotel, dinner and accommodation.
3rd Day “Castillo De Manzanares El Real”- Jadraque- Sigüenza: breakfast. You begin this day with a visit to “Castillo De Manzanares El Real” (ticket included) declared a Historic-Artistic Monument in 1931. Today´s route will continue with a brief stop to see the majestic Castle of Jadraque, popularly known as the Castle of the Cid. It has an immense fortress almost one hundred metres long. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). After lunch, you will visit a small town with great historical wealth called Sigüenza. In your walk through this charming town, you will discover its medieval streets, its Cathedral and its squares. You will also have the opportunity to observe its im-
posing Castle converted into a National Parador today. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
4th Day Avila – “Castillo De Coca” – Valladolid: breakfast. You will leave Madrid and head for the walled city of Avila. This visit will be made accompanied by an official guide to discover its formidable medieval walls and the secrets that this city hide. It is declared a World Heritage Site. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). After lunch, you will continue the journey to “Castillo De Coca” (ticket included) This monument is considered one of the most beautiful examples of Spanish Gothic Mudejar art. Transfer to your hotel in Valladolid. Distribution of rooms. Dinner and accommodation.
5th Day Astorga – “Castillo Templario de Ponferrada”: breakfast. Your first visit today will be to the city of Astorga. With the help of an official guide, you will discover one of the most beautiful cities in the province of León. You will have the opportunity to visit its Cathedral (ticket included), its Episcopal Palace with the appearance of a medieval castle, the work of the famous Antonio Gaudí. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). After lunch, you will continue to Ponferrada to visit the fantastic Ponferrada Castle (ticket included) It is a complex military work that was one of the largest fortresses in the northwest of Spain in the Middle Ages. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
6th Day Peñafiel – “Castillo de la Mota”: breakfast. You will start the day with a visit to one of the most amazing medieval castles in Spain: Peñafiel Castle (ticket included). For a long time, it was the line that separated Muslims and Christians. From its strategic location, you will have a privileged view of the surroundings and the city. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense) as well as to stroll through its streets. In the afternoon, another beautiful surprise awaits us: “Castillo de la Mota” (ticket included). This fascinating medieval fortress dating from the 15th century was declared a National Monument in 1904. Its walls contain a wealth of stories that testify to its splendid past. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
7th Day Valladolid – Madrid: breakfast. Return to Madrid. Brief stops during the route (lunch at the client’s expense). Arrival and end of our services.
The price includes
• Coach throughout the tour. In/Out: Madrid airport
• 3 nights in a hotel 3*/4* in Madrid or surroundings
• 3 nights in a hotel 3*/4* in Valladolid or surroundings
Meals as indicated in the programme (water and wine included at dinners)
Accompanying guide during the whole trip
Official guide for the visit of Ávila
• Official guide for the visit of Astorga
• Ticket for the Pedraza Castle
• Ticket for “Alcázar de Segovia”
• Ticket for “Castillo de Manzanares el real”
• Ticket for “Castillo de Coca”
Ticket for the Cathedral of Astorga
Ticket for “Castillo Templario de Ponferrada”
• Ticket for the Peñafiel Castle
• Ticket for the “Castillo de la Mota”
• 1 person free each 25 in double room full payment
Extremadura
“Land of Conquerors”
EXTREMADURA IS A REGION OF CONTRASTS,
a region where, in addition to spectacular monumental sites and an impressive historical and cultural legacy, you will enjoy the beauty of nature.
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1st Day Arrival in Badajoz: pick-up at Madrid Airport. Departure towards Badajoz. During the route, brief stops are made (lunch at the client’s expense). Continuation of the trip. Arrival at the hotel. Distribution of rooms. Dinner and accommodation.
2nd Day Badajoz- Jerez De Los Caballeros: breakfast. The day begins with a visit to the city of Badajoz accompanied by an official guide Many different cultures have influenced the history of this city, leaving a great cultural mark. It stands out “La Alcazaba”, which is one of the best-preserved walled Arab castles. Most of its towers are still intact. It also stands out the Cathedral of San Juan as well as its historic centre. There its old squares
can be admired (especially “Plaza de San José”, “Plaza de España” and “Plaza Alta”). Free time for lunch (at the client´s expense). In the afternoon, you will continue your journey to Jerez de los Caballeros. This historic city is easily recognisable by its towers, fortresses, squares, palaces, fountains and convents. You will admire the baroque, gothic and renaissance styles in its buildings. They give to Jerez de los Caballeros a very attractive personality. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
3rd Day Olivenza – Zafra: breakfast. Departure to visit the picturesque town of Olivenza. It is considered nowadays a Spanish town, but without forgetting its Portuguese tradition and symbol of coexistence and dialogue of cultures.
Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). You will continue your route to visit the city of Zafra. There you will see: “Plaza Grande” and “Plaza Chica”, “El Arquillo del Pan”, “La Callejita del Clavel”, “Calle Sevilla”, the Town Hall, “Palacio de los Duques de Feria”, among others majestic monuments. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
4th Day Trujillo – Guadalupe: breakfast. Today includes a fantastic trip to Trujillo. This town is known as the “Cradle of Conquerors”, as many of our illustrious conquerors such as Orellana or Pizarro were born in this city. An official guide will take you to discover the secrets of this city. One example of this is the church of Santa María Mayor (ticket included). Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, you will visit Guadalupe. It is a typical village of Cáceres that preserves in its streets the flavour of the old times. You will have time to stroll around this picturesque village and visit the Monastery of Guadalupe (ticket included). Transfer to the hotel in Cáceres. Room distribution, dinner and accommodation.
5th Day Cáceres: breakfast. Departure to visit Cáceres accompanied by an official guide. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain and was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You will stroll through
the old town to discover: “Torre de Bujano”, “Casa del Mono”, the chapel of Nuestra Señora de la Paz, among others.Time for lunch (at the client’s expense) and to continue discovering the secrets of this impressive Spanish city. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
6th Day Mérida: breakfast.
Departure to Mérida, the capital of Extremadura. It was one of the most brilliant cities of the Roman Empire, located on the banks of the Guadiana River. An official guide will show you this magnificent city. In addition to this, you will visit: the Roman Bridge, “Plaza de España”, Santa Eulalia Street, the Amphitheatre and the Roman Circus (tickets included). Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense) to enjoy the city and do some shopping. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
7th Day Cáceres – Madrid: breakfast. Return to Madrid. Brief stops during the route (lunch at the client’s expense). Arrival and end of our services.
to 31/03
to 30/06
to 30/09
01/10 to 31/12
The price includes
• Coach throughout the tour. In/Out: Madrid airport
• 3 nights in a hotel 3*/4* in Badajoz or surroundings
3 nights in a hotel 3*/4* in Cáceres or surroundings
Meals as indicated in the programme (water and wine included at dinners)
Accompanying guide during the whole trip
• Official guide for the visit of Badajoz
• Official guide for the visit of Cáceres
• Official guide for the visit of Mérida
• Official guide for the visit of Trujillo
• Ticket for the church of Santa María Mayor
Ticket for Monastery of Guadalupe
Ticket for the “Castillo de Manzanares el Real”
• Ticket for the “Castillo de Coca”
• Ticket for the Roman Amphitheatre
• 1 person free each 25 in double room full payment
Somewhere in La Mancha SPAIN
DON QUIXOTE DE LA MANCHA IS THE WORK THAT NARRATES THE ADVENTURES
and misadventures of the man who wanted to be a knight-errant in the lands of La Mancha. It is written by the Spanish novelist, poet, playwright and soldier, Miguel de Cervantes, The Windmills in which Don Quixote only saw “unbridled giants” are undoubtedly the most recognisable postcard of La Mancha. It is the most extensive wine-growing region in the world and the D.O. with the most vineyards in all of Europe.
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1st Day Arrival in Ciudad Real: pick-up at Madrid Airport. Departure towards Ciudad Real. During the route, it will be made brief stops (lunch at the client’s expense). Continuation of the trip. Arrival at the hotel. Room distribution. Dinner and accommodation.
2nd Day Villanueva de los Infantes – Argamasilla de Alba –Lagunas de Ruidera: breakfast. Departure for a visit to the monumental town of Villanueva de los Infantes, where you will have time to stroll and enjoy. Then, you will go on to Argamasilla de Alba. There you will have the opportunity to visit Casa de Medrano Museum (ticket included). It is an emblematic place closely linked to the Cervantes tradition, where Cervantes conceived and began to write his brilliant literary work, Don Quixote de la Mancha. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). After lunch, you will go to the Lagunas de Ruidera. In this place, you will be able to contemplate the most beautiful wetlands of the Iberian Peninsula. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
3rd Day El Toboso – Campo de Criptana – Puerto Lapice: breakfast You will start today’s trip by visiting El Toboso, Dulcinea’s birthplace. You will visit the Dulcinea del Toboso House-Museum (ticket included). It is located in a typical La Mancha farmhouse. By tradition, this place is considered to be of Doña Ana Martínez Arco de Morales, whom Cervantes immortalised with the name of Dulcinea del Toboso, the sweet Ana. Free time for lunch (at the
client´s expense). You will continue your tour to Campo de Criptana where you will enjoy the best-known image of La Mancha. Centenary windmills against which Don Quixote fought in one of the most famous chapters of the novel. On the way back to the hotel, it will be made a stop in Puerto Lápice to visit its square and the famous inn “Venta del Quijote”. It is an old renovated inn that preserves beautiful popular architecture. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
4th Day Almagro – Valdepeñas: breakfast. Today you will start the day with a visit to Almagro, famous for its theatre and comedy festivals. You will visit “Plaza Mayor”, originally conceived as a parade ground, flanked by arcades with Tuscan columns. You will also visit the “Corral de Comedias” (ticket included), declared a National Monument. It preserves the original structure of the theatres and is the only example of this primitive architecture still standing in Europe. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, you
will go to Valdepeñas, in the heart of La Mancha, land of excellent D. O. wines. It stands out “Plaza de España” due to its blue and white façade. You will visit the Valdepeñas winery museum (ticket included). Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
5th Day Belmonte CastleConsuegra: breakfast. Trip to Belmonte to visit one of the most beautiful castles in La Mancha: the Belmonte Castle (ticket included). It is an impressive 15th-century Gothic-Mudejar fortress that has been the setting for many films. You will also have time to stroll around as well as to discover the unique beauty of this town. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, on the way to Ciudad Real, you will stop in Consuegra to discover another traditional town of La Mancha. You will have the opportunity to photograph its twelve famous windmills and its impressive castle with its exceptional keep. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
6th Day Tablas De Daimiel –Ciudad Real: breakfast. Half-day trip to the Tablas de Daimiel to enjoy a spectacular nature reserve. Here you will have a guided visit where it will be shown the old “Molino de Molecho” (ticket included). Return to Ciudad Real. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, visit Ciudad Real accompanied by an official guide who will show you the charms of this typically La Mancha, quixotic and Christian city. Examples of this fact are: “Plaza Mayor”, the Cathedral, “Puerta de Toledo”, among other impressive places. Free time to stroll around or to do the last shopping. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
7th Day Ciudad Real – Madrid: breakfast. Return to Madrid. Brief stops during the route (lunch at the client’s expense). Arrival and end of our services.
Coach throughout the tour. In/Out: Madrid airport
• 6 nights in a hotel 4* in Ciudad Real or surroundings
• Meals as indicated in the programme (water and wine included at dinners)
• Accompanying guide during the whole trip
• Ticket for Casa de Medrano Museum
• Ticket for Dulcinea del Toboso House-Museum
• Ticket for the “Corral de Comedias”
Ticket and visit of Valdepeñas winery Museum
Ticket for Belmonte Castle
• Guided tour to the National Park of Tablas de Damiel
• Official guide for the visit of Ciudad Real
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Madrid and surroundings
ENJOY THE GREAT ATTRACTIONS OF MADRID
and stroll through its main streets and squares. Experience how is its great cultural, commercial and leisure atmosphere. Make visits of great interest in its surroundings and discover from World Heritage Sites to monumental places or beautiful villages.
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1st Day Arrival in Madrid: pick-up at Madrid airport. Transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, you will visit the centre of the Spanish capital with an official guide: “Plaza Mayor”, “Puerta del Sol”, “Gran Vía”, “Cibeles”, “Plaza de Oriente” and the Royal Palace among others. At the agreed time, return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
2nd Day Salamanca: breakfast. Departure to Salamanca, one of the most beautiful university cities in Europe. You will visit the historic centre of Salamanca accompanied by an official guide: the famous “Plaza Mayor”, the University founded in 1218, “Convento de San Esteban”, the Cathedral (ticket included) and “Casa de las Conchas” among others ideal places. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). There will be also free time to enjoy a walk through “Huerto de Calixto y Melibea” or to do some shopping. Return to hotel. Dinner
and accommodation.
3rd Day Toledo: breakfast. Departure to Toledo. Accompanied by an official guide, you will visit its Cathedral (ticket included) declared World Heritage Site. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense), for shopping or to cross the Tagus River. From this place, the best photos of the city can be taken. Return to hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
4th Day Segovia – “La Granja de San Ildefonso”: breakfast. Departure to Segovia for a visit accompanied by an official guide. There stands out its emblematic Aqueduct, a Roman masterpiece with a total of 167 stone arches. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, you will visit the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso (ticket included). Return to hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
5th Day Ávila – “El Escorial”: breakfast. Departure to Ávila. You will discover this walled city declared a World Heritage Site accompanied by an official guide. It stands out because of its walls, houses, palaces, temples, convents, among others. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, you will visit the Palace of El Escorial (ticket included). It is an emblematic Royal Palace, declared a World Heritage Site and political centre of the Spanish Empire in the time of Felipe II of Spain. Return to hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
6th Day Aranjuez – Alcalá De Henares: breakfast Departure for a visit to Aranjuez, whose old town has been declared a Historic-Artistic Grouping. Here you will visit its most representative monument: the Royal Palace (ticket included), declared as National
Heritage. Free time to stroll around, enjoy its gardens and have lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, you will visit the historic city of Alcalá de Henares, a World Heritage Site. Accompanied by an official guide you will walk through its lively streets with a university atmosphere. In addition to this, you will see the most outstanding monuments of Alcalá: Miguel de Cervantes’ birthplace, its Magistral Cathedral, its university, its medieval quarter with the old Jewish quarter, the Moorish quarter, and its walls, among others. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
7th Day Return: breakfast. Transfer to Madrid airport. End of our services.
The
price includes
• Coach throughout the tour. In/Out: Madrid airport
• 6 nights in a hotel 3*/4* in Madrid or surroundings
• Meals as indicated in the programme (water and wine included at dinners)
• Accompanying guide during the whole trip
Official guide for the visit of Madrid
Official guide for the visit of Salamanca
• Official guide for the visit of Toledo
• Official guide for the visit of Segovia
• Official guide for the visit of Ávila
• Official guide for the visit of Alcalá de Henares
• Ticket for the Cathedral of Salamanca
Ticket for the Cathedral of Toledo
Ticket for the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso
Ticket for “El Escorial” Palace
• Ticket for the Royal Palace of Aranjuez
• 1 person free each 25 in double room full payment
Essential Spain
TRAVELLING TO SPAIN HAS ALWAYS BEEN A DREAM
as is a place where you can live unique experiences. Here you can enjoy high-quality tourism as well as discover an infinite number of incredible landscapes, mountains, cities, monuments, villages full of history, dream beaches, and a gastronomy that has a lot to offer.
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1st Day Arrival in Madrid: pick-up at Madrid airport. You will have a panoramic tour of the city by bus From here you will be able to see typical sites of the capital such as “Paseo de la Castellana”, “Cibeles”, and “Neptuno”. You will have the opportunity to walk along the popular Gran Vía street, “Puerta del Sol”, “Plaza Mayor” and “Plaza de Oriente” where the imposing Royal Palace is located. Arrival at the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
2nd Day Córdoba – Seville: breakfast Departure towards Córdoba through La Mancha. Córdoba was an important Roman city as well as one of the main Islamic centres of the Middle Ages. An official guide will show you the secrets of its historic centre, declared World Heritage Site. You will visit its most emblematic building: the Mosque of Córdoba (ticket included). Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). Departure to Seville. Arrival at the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
3rd Day Seville – Granada: breakfast. In the morning you will visit one of the most beautiful cities in Spain: Seville. The official guide will accompany you through the Santa Cruz quarter, the most touristic area of Seville. Through its narrow streets and squares full of orange trees, you will be able to perceive the unique atmosphere that Seville offers. You will visit its excellent Gothic Cathedral and the “Giralda” (ticket included). From this place, you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Andalusian capital. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, you will continue your journey to Granada. Arrival at the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
4th Day Granada: breakfast
You will start this day with one of the highlights of the trip: the visit to the “Alhambra” in Granada (ticket included). The official guide will show you one of the most visited monuments in Spain, declared a World Heritage Site in 1984. Free time for lunch (at the client’s
expense). In the afternoon, you will walk through the beautiful Albaicín neighbourhood with a guide. It is a small white village in a big city like Granada. Among its whitewashed alleys and charming corners, you will have some beautiful postcards to remember. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
5th Day Valencia: breakfast
Departure to Valencia. Lunch during the route (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, you will make a panoramic visit of the third-largest city in the country. There you will have the opportunity to see: the City of Arts and Sciences, the City Hall and the North Station. In addition, the accompanying guide will take you on a beautiful walk through the “Ciutat Vella”. Here you will see its most emblematic monuments and buildings, such as the Cathedral, Serranos Towers or the Central Market. Arrival at the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
6th Day Barcelona: breakfast
Departure to Barcelona. On arrival, you will have a brief panoramic bus tour of this vibrant city. Thanks to that you will be able to see “Plaza de Catalunya”, “Paseo de Gracia” or the great works of Gaudi such as “Casa Batlló” or “Casa Milá”. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). After lunch, an official guide will show you the beauty of the “Sagrada Familia” (ticket included). This is the most iconic building of the capital of Catalonia. You will also have time to stroll along “Las Ramblas”, the Gothic Quarter until reaching the Columbus monument. This is an
exceptional opportunity to feel the cosmopolitan and modern beat of this city full of charm and history. Arrival at the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
7th Day Zaragoza – Madrid: breakfast Departure towards Zaragoza. On arrival, you will have a panoramic tour of the capital of Aragon. Thanks to this tour you will discover emblematic buildings of the city such as the Aljaferia Palace, the Cathedral of El Salvador, the Town Hall, the bullring. Of course without forgetting the beautiful “Plaza del Pilar” presided by the most emblematic symbol of Zaragoza, the Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Pilar. Free time to stroll around and have lunch (at the client’s expense). Then you will continue your journey to Madrid. Arrival at the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
8th Day Return: breakfast
Transfer to Madrid airport. End of our services.
The price includes
• Coach throughout the tour. In/Out: Madrid airport
• 2 nights in a hotel 3* in Madrid or surroundings
• 1 night in a hotel 3* in Seville or surroundings
• 2 nights in a hotel 3* in Granada or surroundings
1 night in a hotel 3* in Valencia or surroundings
1 night in a hotel 3* in Barcelona or surroundings
• Meals as indicated in the programme (water and wine included at dinners)
• Accompanying guide during the whole trip
• Official guide for the visit of Córdoba
• Official guide for the visit of Seville
• Official guide for the visit of Granada
Official guide for the visit of Barcelona
Ticket for the Mosque of Córdoba
• Ticket for the Cathedral of Seville
• Ticket for the Alhambra *
• Ticket for the “Sagrada Familia”
• 1 person free each 25 in double room full payment
* Tickets for the Alhambra will be confirmed upon request. Once confirmed cannot be cancelled.
Classic Andalusia
ANDALUSIA HAS IT ALL BECAUSE ANDALUSIA HAS SEEN IT ALL.
Andalusia has traces of the passage of numerous civilisations. Andalusia has art. Andalusia has nature and landscapes. Andalusia has tradition. Andalusia has sun. Andalusia has flavour.
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1st Day Madrid – Córdoba: pick-up at Madrid airport. Departure to Córdoba. Brief stops during the route (lunch at the client’s expense). Arrival at the hotel and room distribution. Afterwards, you will meet the guide who will give you a brief presentation of the programme during a welcome cocktail Dinner and accommodation.
2nd Day Córdoba: breakfast. Departure to visit Córdoba accompanied by an official guide You will visit the historic centre and its most important jewel: the Mosque-Cathedral (ticket included). Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon you will have free time to continue exploring this magical city. Some areas you will discover are: the Jewish Quarter, the most historic quarter of Córdoba where the Jews lived between the 10th and 15th centuries; the Municipal Artisan Souk; the Synagogue or the “Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos”, an ancient fortress of the 14th century created as the seat of the Christian kings in the city. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
3rd Day Medina Azahara –Lucena – Granada: breakfast Departure to visit the Archaeological Site of Madinat al Zahra (Medina Azahara) accompanied by an official guide This is a magnificent and mysterious city that Abd-al Rahman III ordered to be built at the foot of the Sierra Morena. Even in its name Medina Azahara contains legendary stories. Popular tradition states that, when Abd al-Rahman III was self-proclaimed caliph in 929 AD, and
after eight years of reign, he decided to build a palatine city in honour of his favourite, Azahara. You will continue your route to Lucena. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, you will visit this city, known as “Perla de Sefarad”. Here three civilizations (Jewish, Arab and Christian) and cultures were responsible for drawing its past and carving its present. You will visit “Castillo del Moral” – Archaeological Museum (ticket included), Church of San Mateo, “Palacio de los Condes de Santa Ana” and the Jewish Necropolis (ticket included). This place is considered the largest excavated Jewish Necropolis in the Iberian Peninsula. Continuation of the journey to the hotel in Granada. Arrival at the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
4th Day Granada: breakfast. Departure to visit Granada accompanied by an official guide You will start in the historic centre, a perfect example of the transformation of the Muslim medina into a Christian capital. Then you will
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walk through the Albaicín, considered one of the most charming and beautiful corners of the city. From the viewpoint of San Nicolás, you will enjoy unforgettable views of Granada and the Alhambra. In order to finish, you will visit the Realejo quarter, the old Jewish quarter. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon departure to visit the Alhambra (ticket included): palace, citadel and fortress. It was the residence of the Nasrid sultans and of the high officials, court servants and elite soldiers (13th to 14th centuries). Return to the hotel. In the evening departure to the Sacromonte quarter. There you will enjoy a typical dinner and a flamenco show. Return to the hotel, accommodation.
5th Day Alpujarra Granadina: breakfast. Departure for a full day trip with an official guide to discover the beautiful region of the Alpujarra (lunch at the client’s expense). Your visit will start in Lanjarón. This village sums up all the beauty of this region and it has the best climate in the valley. You will continue on to Pampaneira, a village located in the Poqueira ravine. This village together with Bubión and Capileira (which it will be also visited) is declared a Historic-Artistic Grouping. All three maintain the Berber aspect in the architecture of their houses and streets. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
6th Day Carmona – Seville: breakfast. Departure to Seville. On the way, you will stop in Carmona. This city stands out for its monumentality and for the imprint of the different cultures that
have populated it throughout its long history. Its churches, palaces and walls are part of the important artistic heritage of its historic quarter. All this is dominated by the imposing image of its fortress of Arab origin: the “Alcázar del Rey Don Pedro”. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). Continuation to your journey to Seville. Arrival at the hotel. Departure for a river cruise (ticket included) on the Guadalquivir River as it passes through Seville. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
7th Day Seville: breakfast Departure accompanied by an official guide for “Giralda”, Cathedral and roofs route You will have the opportunity to make a unique and exclusive visit to the most unknown and magical part of the Cathedral (ticket included). Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense) and to continue enjoying Seville. You will be able to enjoy its most picturesque neighbourhoods such as Triana or Santa Cruz district, to take a horse-drawn carriage ride through Maria Luisa Park or to have some tapas in any of the many traditional bars in this area. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
8th Day Seville – Madrid: breakfast. Free time until departure time to Madrid airport. Some brief stops will be made during this route (lunch at the client’s expense). Arrival at Madrid airport and end of our services.
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The price includes
Coach throughout the tour. In/Out: Madrid airport
• 2 nights in a hotel 3* in Córdoba or surroundings
• 3 nights in a hotel 3* in Granada or surroundings
• 2 nights in a hotel 3* in Seville or surroundings
• Meals as indicated in the programme (water and wine included at dinners)
• Accompanying guide at destination during the whole trip
Official guide for the visit of Córdoba
• Official guide for the visit of Medina Azahara
• Official guide for the visit of Granada
Official guide for the visit of Seville
• Welcoming cocktail
Dinner with a flamenco show in Granada
• Boat trip on the Guadalquivir River
• Ticket for the Mosque of Córdoba
• Ticket for the “Castillo del Moral”
• Ticket for the Archaeological Museum of Lucena
Ticket for the Necropolis of Lucena
• Ticket for the “Alhambra” of Granada *
Ticket for the “Giralda”- Cathedral of Seville
Tickets for the Alhambra will be confirmed upon request. Once confirmed cannot be cancelled.
Classic Andalusia in Paradores
ENJOY ANDALUSIA BY STAYING IN PARADORES.
They are harming hotels where you are sure to have a more than comfortable and peaceful stay. Accommodation where, as well as resting, you will have the chance to enjoy yourself in a hotel with centuries of history and the certainty of having the quality guarantee seal of the Paradores.
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1st Day Arrival in Seville: pick-up at Seville airport. Transfer to “Parador de Carmona”. Distribution of rooms. Welcome cocktail with a brief presentation of the programme by the guide. Dinner and accommodation.
2nd Day Seville – Arcos de la Frontera: breakfast. You will start this first Day of the tour with a visit, accompanied by an official guide, of the historic centre of the capital of Andalusia: Seville, You will visit places such as the Cathedral (ticket included), crowned by the “Giralda”, the “Reales Alcázares” (ticket included). To sum up, a marvellous set of palaces with spectacular gardens. You will walk through the narrow streets of the Santa Cruz quarter, where the Jewish community once settled. Lunch in a traditional restaurant to taste the most famous dishes of its gastronomy In the afternoon, you will continue to discover this beautiful city on a panoramic tour. You will make a very special stop at the beautiful “Plaza de España”. Shortly after, you will start your journey to Arcos de la Frontera. Arrival at the “Parador de Arcos de la Frontera”. Distribution of rooms. Dinner and accommodation.
3rd Day Jerez de la Frontera – Ronda: breakfast Departure to a wine cellar in Jerez (ticket included). There you will learn the secrets of the elaboration of this renowned drink, with Denomination of Origin. You will have the opportunity to taste its magnificent wines. You will finish the visit to Jerez by attending the equestrian show “Cómo Bailan los Caballos
Andaluces” (ticket included). This is an authentic equestrian ballet with Spanish music and 18th-century costumes. It is based on choreographies of classical dressage and other traditional equestrian works. Traditional lunch in a restaurant in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, in a privileged setting, close to the marshes of the “Parque de Doñana”. At the agreed time, you will head for the beautiful white village of Ronda. Its old town, with its Arabic reminiscences and medieval layout, is scattered to the south of the Guadalevín River. Arrival at the “Parador de Ronda”. Distribution of rooms. Dinner and accommodation.
4th Day Ronda – Granada: breakfast. Today you will tour the ancient city of Ronda accompanied by an
official guide You will walk through the “Alameda del Tajo”. You will visit the “Tajo de Ronda” (ticket included), with the New Bridge and the Old Bridge. You will also have the opportunity to visit the oldest bullring in Spain: the Mondragón Palace, among other emblematic places. Typical lunch in a restaurant. Then go on to Granada, home of the famous Alhambra, and a place with an unmistakable Arabic aroma. Arrival at the Parador of Granada. Distribution of rooms. Dinner and accommodation.
5th Day Granada: breakfast. You will start your visit by the most visited monument in Spain: The Alhambra (ticket included), a World Heritage Site. You will visit the beautiful palaces and gardens of this Nasrid fortress which was once the abode of sultans and kings. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). There will be also free time to discover this enigmatic city that shows you an impressive Andalusian legacy. It also stands out because of its architectural jewels of the Renaissance as well as the most modern facilities of the 21st century. At the agreed time you will go to the Sacromonte neighbourhood to enjoy a flamenco show (ticket included). During this show, you can taste the most typical dishes of this area. Return to the back to the Parador. Accommodation.
6th Day Granada – Baeza –Úbeda: breakfast Departure to Baeza and Úbeda. These two towns hold the title of World Heritage Cities. You will make this visit accompanied by an of-
ficial guide. This visit includes an olive oil tourism experience with a visit to an olive oil mill (ticket included). You will also have the opportunity to walk through an olive grove with an expert who will introduce you to the world of olive growing and oil production. You will replenish your strength with a delicious lunch in a restaurant Continuation with your route to Córdoba, but not without forgetting to admire the unique landscapes of the Andalusian countryside along the way. Arrival at the Parador de Córdoba. Distribution of rooms. Dinner and accommodation.
7th Day Córdoba – Seville: breakfast. Meeting with an official guide to visit what in medieval times was an opulent city, the capital of the Caliphate of Al-Andalus. You will walk through its streets full of history. In addition to this, you will visit the most significant places of the old Caliphate, such as the Mosque-Cathedral (ticket included). This monument and many others have earned Córdoba the status of World Heritage City by UNESCO. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense) and to continue discovering Córdoba as well as to do some shopping. At the agreed time departure to Carmona. Arrival at the Parador de Carmona. Room distribution. Dinner and accommodation.
8th Day Return: breakfast
Transfer to Seville airport. End of our services.
The price includes
• Coach throughout the tour. In/Out: Seville airport
• 2 nights in the Parador de Carmona 4*
• 1 night in the Parador de Arcos de la Frontera 3*
• 1 night in the Parador de Ronda 4* 2 nights in the Parador of Granada 4* 1 night in the Parador of Córdoba 4*
• Meals as indicated in the programme (water and wine included at lunches and dinners)
• Welcoming cocktail
• 4 lunches in a restaurant
• 1 dinner with a flamenco show in Granada
• Accompanying guide during the whole trip
Official guide for the visit of Seville
Official guide for the visit of Ronda
• Official guide for the visit of Granada
• Official guide for the visit of Úbeda and Baeza
• Official guide for the visit of Córdoba
• Sherry wine cellar visit with tasting
• Equestrian show “Cómo Bailan los Caballos Andaluces”
• Olive oil tourism experience in Úbeda Ticket for the Cathedral/ “Giralda” of Seville Ticket for the “Reales Alcázares” of Seville
• Ticket for the “Tajo de Ronda”
• Ticket for the Alhambra of Granada
• Ticket for the Cathedral/Mosque of Córdoba
Lisbon and surroundings
A WONDERFUL CITY FULL OF LIFE,
magnificent surroundings made up of villages that seem to be taken from fairy tales and dream beaches. A Natural Park located by the sea and with incomparable beauty. In this place, the blue of the sea combines with the light tones of the cliffs and with the green and dense vegetation that covers its mountain range.
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1st Day Arrival in Lisbon: pick-up at Lisbon airport. Transfer to the hotel. Distribution of rooms, dinner and accommodation.
2nd Day Lisbon Centre – St. George’s Castle: breakfast Departure for a guided tour of the historical centre of the Portuguese capital. You will walk through areas such as “Barrio Alto”, “Chiado”, “Plaza del Rosio”, “Plaza de los restauradores”, “Plaza del Comercio”, among other impressive places. You will discover the charms of this ancient city. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, you will go to the traditional Alfama district and visit the Castle of St. George (ticket included). From here you will be able to admire one of the best panoramic views of Lisbon. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
3rd Day Lisbon – “Torre De Belem” – “Monasterio Dos Jerónimos”: breakfast Departure
to visit two of the most representative icons of Lisbon: “Torre De Belem” (ticket included) and the Monument of the Discoveries. Then you will taste the famous Belem cakes (2 per person included) at the “Antiga Confeitaria de Belem”. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon, you will visit the “Monasterio de los Jerónimos” (ticket included) declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Then, you will have free time for shopping or just have a delicious Portuguese coffee on a terrace overlooking the sea. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
4th Day Sintra – Cascais – Estoril: breakfast. Full day trip along the coast of Lisbon. You will start the day in Sintra. This was the resting place of the Portuguese and European monarchy and aristocracy, recognised by UNESCO for the richness of its heritage. You will visit the Pena Palace and Park (ticket included). Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). In the afternoon you will go to the beautiful towns of Cascais
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and Estoril. They are known worldwide for their tourist atmosphere. On the way to Cascais you will stop at “A Boca do Inferno”. This place is famous for its beauty that can be seen when the waves penetrate between the rocks after hitting the cliffs. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
5th Day Mafra – Obidos: breakfast Departure to the town of Mafra. Its Palace-Convent (ticket included) integrates into the same imposing building a palace, a basilica and a convent. It is considered the most impressive religious building in the country with more than 650 rooms. Free time for lunch (at the client´s expense). In the afternoon, you will visit Óbidos: the most beautiful of the Portuguese medieval villages. The medieval walls surround this beautiful town crowned by its castle. From there, its cobbled streets and picturesque white houses start. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
6th Day Serra Da Arrabida – Sesimbra – Cabo Espichel: breakfast. Full day trip to enjoy a tour of the Arrábida mountain range. This is a Natural Park of great scenic relevance and with viewpoints that offer breathtaking views. You will arrive at Sesimbra, which boasts of having been an important port of the Portuguese maritime empire. You will also have the opportunity to visit Sesimbra Castle. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). This day will end at “Cabo Espichel”. There, besides the immensity of the Atlantic, you will find the mysticism of the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Cabo. This place is open to worship since the 14th century. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
7th Day Return: breakfast. Transfer to Lisbon airport. End of our services.
• Coach throughout the tour. In/Out: Lisbon airport
• 6 nights in a hotel 3*/4* in Lisbon or surroundings
• Meals as indicated in the programme (water and wine included at dinners)
• Accompanying guide during the whole trip
• Ticket for the St. George Castle
Ticket for the Pena Palace
Ticket for “Torre de Belem”
• Ticket for the Jerónimos Monastery
• Ticket for the National Palace of Mafra
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Essential Lisbon in one day
YOU WILL WANT TO RETURN TO LISBON FOR ITS HISTORY,
for its trams, for its bridges, for its monuments, for its people, for its gastronomy, for its neighbourhoods and for many other impressive places that you should discover.
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1st Day Lisbon: Meeting with the official guide for a visit of Lisbon. You will visit: “Plaza Restauradores”, the famous “Plaza del Rossio” and its historical centre. Then, you will visit Chiado. It is one of Lisbon’s most traditional and elegant neighbourhoods, located between “Baixa Pombalina” and “Bairro Alto”. It is full of cafés, shops and bookshops. In Chiado, you will relive the atmosphere surrounding the Portuguese Romanticism era. This place was a
meeting point for many of the intellectual Portuguese writers belonging to that time. You will pass by the emblematic café “A Brasileira”. Here you can see a characteristic statue in honour of Fernando Pessoa, who was one of Portugal’s most striking literary figures. You will continue your tour in the main square of Lisbon: “Plaza del Comercio”, Augusta Street and Triumphal Arch. The next stop will be at the “Iglesia del Santo António”. Then, you will continue to
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the Santa Luzia viewpoint, below the Castle of St. George, which we will visit on this tour. Free time for lunch (at the client’s expense). After lunch, you will continue your tour with a first stop at the “Torre de Belém” (ticket included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. It was a 16th-century fortress and the starting point of the Portuguese caravels. Close to the Tower, you will also find the “Estándar de Descubrimientos”. It is a monument in the shape of a
caravel that marks the importance of this period for Portugal. You will continue your visit to the interior of the “Monasterio de los Jerónimos” (ticket included). It was built in 1502 in the Manueline architectural style. After that, you will have some free time to visit the famous Belém pastry shop and taste its typical “Pasteles de Belém” (2 per person included). Transfer to the hotel and end of our services.
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The price includes
Transport and Driver
Official guide
• Ticket and guided tour to the “Monasterio de los Jerónimos”
• Tasting of two “Pasteles de Belém”
• Water on board
The price does not include
Hotel accommodation
Lunches
• Tickets to monuments or local guides not indicated
• Any other item not specified in “the price includes”
• Tips
O Douro Valley in one day
O DOURO VALLEY IN ONE DAY
It is renowned worldwide for its landscapes, its great gastronomy and for being the place where the famous sweet Porto wine is produced. To tour O Douro Valley is a unique experience for lovers of wine, nature and good food.
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1st Day O Douro Valley You will enjoy a day complete marked by authentic experiences full of tradition and flavour. During this trip, you will discover one of the most beautiful regions of Portugal: O Douro considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site O Douro Valley has a unique landscape created by its vineyards. Here emerged the world’s first demarcated wine region in 1756.
The day will start with the pick-up of the clients from their hotel in the city of Porto. Then, you will leave the motorway to discover the roads surrounded by hundreds of terraces. Here grow the lush vineyards that produce the incomparable wine of this unique region. Near Régua, at the viewpoint of São Leonardo da Galafura, you will enjoy a wonderful view of O Douro valley and of “Serra do Marão”.
You will stroll through the alleys of the typical villages. In addition to this, you will have the opportunity to visit a famous “Quinta” (ticket included) Here you can taste the various types of DOC and Port wines, always accompanied by regional products of the time. In this context, you will enjoy lunch in “Tras-os-Montes” in a typical regional restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to take a traditional boat trip (ticket included) on the Douro River for about 1 hour.
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Finally, our private transport will take you back to the hotel in the city of Porto to put an end to a day that you will not easily forget. 180€ 135€ 155€ 180€
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The price includes
• Transporte y Conductor
Guía oficial
Tour de Lisboa 8 horas
Entrada y visita guiada en el Monasterio de Jerónimos
• Entrada y visita a la Torre de Belem
• Degustación de dos pasteles de Belem
• Agua a bordo
The price does not include
Alojamiento en hotel
• Almuerzos.
• Entradas a monumentos o guías locales no indicados.
• Cualquier otro concepto no especificado en el Precio incluye.
• Propinas.
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