Dear partners, Satisfying the requirements of demanding clients is often a challenge. We have to be creative, innovative and, above all, indulgent professionals. But when it comes to corporate groups the challenge toughens. These groups gather travellers of different ages, interests and points of view. What if the programs we develop don’t meet their expectations? It is our responsibility to detect the possibilities of each of our incentive groups and understand how we can satisfy the members’ needs by giving exclusive and personalized ideas. Our challenge is to turn our clients’ issues into creative solutions. Because challenges not only test our capacity of innovation and work but also increase our wish to provide the best service to our clients. At Warq Events, we have developed a variety of programs in which we give a few strokes of the brush of what Spain offers for incentive groups. From the traditional destinations, routes, sightseeing and visits to the most singular activities that will reinforce your groups members’ sense of ownership to a team. Looking forward to welcoming your incentive groups in Spain!
Vicens Cases President & General Manager
Spain Spain is a multicultural and rich country located in South–Western Europe. Any other country in the world combines in such a small surface the diversity that characterizes Spain. Stunning nature, fine arts, exceptional festivals, delicious cuisine and even any kind of activities and sports find their place in this amazing country that is a continent itself. Moving around Spain is going from the harsh North to the passionate South; from the sheer coasts of the Cantabrian Sea to the arid fields of Castilla – La Mancha; from the brave festivities of San Fermín to the religious fervour of Corpus Christi. This is a country of contrasts but as well of richness and a wide range of options to make your visit an incomparable experience. Spaniards meet the definition of bon-vivants as they know better than anyone the art of living the good life. Every single moment is an excuse for a celebration that ends up turning into a culinary feast. The obsession with food and wine has its explanation in the broad variety of ingredients that make each meal a treat for the palate. Creativity in the gastronomic experience is a must and Spanish cuisine moves from the most traditional recipes to the Michelin-starred chefs that introduce the latest trends in cooking. Spain, in a few words, can be defined as a genuine journey through the senses.
General Information Population: 47.1 million Area: 504,782 squared km Capital: Madrid Currency: Euro Language: Spanish Climate: Mediterranean Time Zone: GMT+1 Visa: Required from most of Asian, African and American countries Telephone country prefix: 34 Main attractions: Royal Palace in Madrid, Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Alhambra
in Granada, Mosque in Córdoba, Santa Cruz District in Sevilla,
bullfighting, tapas.
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Al-Andalus 8 Barcelona & Ibiza 10 Barcelona 12 Madrid & AndalucĂa 14 Madrid 16 Basque Country & Navarra
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Al-Andalus Days: Cities:
5 days / 4 nights
Sevilla, C贸rdoba, Granada, C谩diz
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Al-Andalus
Day 1: ORIGIN - SEVILLA - CÓRDOBA Arrival in Sevilla and transfer to Al-Andalus train for boarding. Departure of the train and arrival in Córdoba where we’ll visit its main monument: The Mosque, and the Jewish Quarter. Dinner in a typical restaurant and overnight on board. Day 2: CÓRDOBA - ÚBEDA - GRANADA breakfast on board. The train will depart for Úbeda, the most famous oil region in Spain where we’ll visit the location and a farm. Lunch at a selected restaurant. Continue to Granada. Dinner and overnight on board. Day 3: GRANADA Breakfast on board. Visit of the city of Granada including entrance to Alhambra and Generalife Gardens. Lunch at a selected restaurant. We’ll take a walk through the Albaicín neighbourhood and Sacromonte. Dinner at a selected restaurant and flamenco show. Overnight on board. Day 4: GRANADA - RONDA - CÁDIZ Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, departure for Granada. Visit of La Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492, an amazing monumental environment. Check-in in the hotel, dinner and overnight. Day 5: CÁDIZ - SEVILLA - ORIGIN Breakfast on board. The train will depart for Sevilla. Upon arrival, transfer to the airport for departure for city of origin.
This is a suggestion of program. Extension and activities can be modified as per the clients’ requirements and needs.
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Barcelona & Ibiza Days: Cities:
6 days / 5 nights
Barcelona, Ibiza, Formentera
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Barcelona & Ibiza
Day 1: ORIGIN - BARCELONA Arrival in Barcelona and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Time at leisure. In the afternoon, walking visit of Barcelona’s city centre to have a first contact with the city. Dinner at a selected restaurant. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 6: IBIZA - BARCELONA - ORIGIN Breakfast in the hotel. At a convenient time, transfer to the airport for departure for Barcelona, where we’ll connect with out flight to our city of origin.
Day 2: BARCELONA Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning half day tour of the city including entrances to main attractions. Lunch at a selected restaurant. In the afternoon, visit of a winery in Penedès region, where the famous Spanish champagne is produced. Dinner at a selected restaurant. Overnight in the hotel. Day 3: BARCELONA - IBIZA Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning transfer to the airport and departure for Ibiza. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check-in. Time at leisure. Lunch at a selected restaurant. In the afternoon, visit of Dalt Vila, the old part of Ibiza’s city. Dinner at a selected restaurant. Overnight in the hotel. Day 4: IBIZA Breakfast in the hotel. During the day we’ll do some activities in the town of Ibiza that will allow us to know much better this town and island, that is known for being the hippy capital of Southern Europe. Lunch and dinner at selected restaurants. Overnight in the hotel. Day 5: IBIZA - FORMENTERA - IBIZA Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, departure for a full day visit of the island of Formentera. We’ll take a ferry and visit this virgin island located only a few kilometres from Ibiza’s island. In the evening, return to Ibiza and dinner at a selected restaurant. Overnight in the hotel.
This is a suggestion of program. Extension and activities can be modified as per the clients’ requirements and needs.
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Barcelona Days: Cities:
5 days / 4 nights
Barcelona, Girona, Montserrat, Penedès
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Barcelona
Day 1: ORIGIN - BARCELONA Arrival in Barcelona and transfer to the hotel. Check-in and time at leisure. In the evening, walking tour of Barcelona to have a first with the city. Dinner and overnight. Day 2: BARCELONA Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, departure for full day city tour of Barcelona. The city’s main attractions are Sagrada Familia, Ramblas, Poble Espanyol, Paseo de Gracia, the port and beaches. Lunch and dinner in selected restaurants. Overnight in the hotel. Day 3: BARCELONA - GIRONA - BARCELONA Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning departure for Girona, a medieval city located 100 kms away from Barcelona. During the day we’ll stop in a coastal location to admire the brave waters of Costa Brava and the Mediterranean seaside. Lunch and dinner in selected restaurants. Overnight in the hotel. Day 4: BARCELONA - PENEDÈS - BARCELONA Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, departure for a half day visit to the sacred mountain of Montserrat, 45 kms away from Barcelona. Lunch at a selected restaurant. In the afternoon, continue to Penedès, the vineyard region near Barcelona for a visit to a winery and experience activities in the area. Dinner at a selected restaurant. Overnight in the hotel. Day 5: BARCELONA - ORIGIN Breakfast in the hotel. At a convenient time, transfer to the airport for departure.
This is a suggestion of program. Extension and activities can be modified as per the clients’ requirements and needs.
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Incentives 2012
Madrid & AndalucĂa Days: Cities:
6 days / 5 nights
Madrid, Toledo, Sevilla, Jerez, Ronda, Marbella, MĂĄlaga
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Madrid & Andalucía
Day 1: ORIGIN - MADRID Arrival in Madrid and transfer to the hotel. Check-in and time at leisure. In the evening, walking tour of Madrid to have a first with the city. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6: MARBELLA - ORIGIN Breakfast in the hotel. At a convenient time, transfer to the airport for departure.
Day 2: MADRID Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, departure for full day city tour of Madrid. The city’s main attractions are Royal Palace, Prado Museum, Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Paseo de la Castellana, Puerta del Sol. Lunch and dinner in selected restaurants. Overnight in the hotel. Day 3: MADRID - SEVILLA Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning transfer to the station for departure for Sevilla. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and checkin. Time at leisure. Lunch at a selected restaurant. In the afternoon, panoramic visit of Sevilla and its magnificent monuments. Dinner at a selected restaurants. Overnight in the hotel. Day 4: SEVILLA - JEREZ - MARBELLA Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, departure for Jerez where we’ll see the famous Andalusian horse-show and visit a sherry winery. Lunch at a selected restaurant. Continue to Marbella, upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check-in. Time at leisure. Dinner at a selected restaurant. Overnight in the hotel. Day 5: MARBELLA - RONDA - MARBELLA Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, departure for Ronda, the home of bullfighting. This small location is known for its narrow streets and white houses. Lunch at a selected restaurant. In the afternoon, return to Marbella. Dinner at a selected restaurant. Overnight in the hotel.
This is a suggestion of program. Extension and activities can be modified as per the clients’ requirements and needs.
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Madrid Days: Cities:
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5 days / 4 nights Madrid, Toledo, Escorial
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Madrid
Day 1: ORIGIN - MADRID Arrival in Madrid and transfer to the hotel. Check-in and time at leisure. In the evening, walking tour of Madrid to have a first with the city. Dinner and overnight. Day 2: MADRID Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, departure for full day city tour of Madrid. The city’s main attractions are Royal Palace, Prado Museum, Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Paseo de la Castellana, Puerta del Sol. Lunch and dinner in selected restaurants. Overnight in the hotel. Day 3: MADRID - TOLEDO - MADRID Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning departure for Toledo, a medieval city located 70 kms away from Madrid. During the visit we’ll stop at a winery or oil farm for a visit. Lunch and dinner in selected restaurants. Overnight in the hotel. Day 4: MADRID - ESCORIAL Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, departure for a half day visit to the Monestry of Escorial, located 45 kms away from Madrid. Lunch at a selected restaurant. In the afternoon, we’ll stay at Escorial for some activities. Dinner at a selected restaurant. Overnight in the hotel. Day 5: MADRID - ORIGIN Breakfast in the hotel. At a convenient time, transfer to the airport for departure.
This is a suggestion of program. Extension and activities can be modified as per the clients’ requirements and needs.
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Basque Country & Navarra Days: Cities:
6 days / 5 nights
Bilbao, Pamplona, Logroño, San Sebastián
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Basque Country & Navarra
Day 1: ORIGIN - BILBAO Arrival in Bilbao and transfer to the hotel. Time at leisure. In the afternoon, walking tour of the city of Bilbao. Dinner and overnight in the hotel. Day 2: BILBAO - PAMPLONA Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, guided visit of the city of Bilbao, the home of the worldwide known Guggenheim museum. In the afternoon, departure for Pamplona. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check-in. Dinner at a selected restaurant and overnight. Day 3: PAMPLONA Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, guided visit of the city of Pamplona, location where the famous San Fermines take place every July. In the afternoon, visit and activity at a winery. Dinner at a selected restaurant and overnight. Day 4: PAMPLONA - LOGROÑO - PAMPLONA Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, visit of the city of Logroño. On our way we’ll visit some of the famous vineyards of the region and we’ll do some related activity. Lunch and dinner at selected restaurants. Overnight in the hotel. Day 5: PAMPLONA - SAN SEBASTIÁN - BILBAO Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, departure for San Sebastián, a coastal charming city where the international cinema Festival takes place every September. Lunch at a selected restaurant. In the afternoon, continue to Bilbao. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Dinner at a selected restaurant. Overnight in the hotel.
This is a suggestion of program. Extension and activities can be modified as per the clients’ requirements and needs.
Day 6: BILBAO - ORIGIN Breakfast in the hotel. At a convenient time, transfer to the airport/station for departure for city of origin.
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Activities
Show-cooking
Experience Spanish cuisine at first hand by cooking the most typical Spanish dishes like paella.
Balloon tours Explore the countryside from a balloon and enjoy the local delicacies on board.
Segway tours Any city from another point of view. Drive yourself through the narrow streets of Barcelona’s city centre or the crowded avenues of Madrid.
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Paintball Team building activities for the corporate groups. in the most unique environment. Work as a team and beat your rivals.
Kayak tours
The Mediterranean sea as you’ve never seen it. Sail the turquoise waters with a kayak.
4x4 experiences Being Spain a motor tradition country, take a tour along the countryside with a 4x4 and let your adrenaline go off.
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Activities
Wine tasting
Take part in the wine production process and taste the most exquisite wines.
Bullfighting Feel the adrenaline of a bullfighter in an amateur bullfight with young bulls.
Catamaran tours
Explore the seaside in exclusive catamaran boats and become a sailor of your own embarkation.
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And many more activities that we can suggest for your most exclusive groups
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Responsibility All arrangements for transportation, accommodation, transfers and sightseeings will be made by Warq Events as agent for the passenger upon the express condition that we shall not be held liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident or irregularity which may be caused by any company or person employed in the operation of the tour.
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