Tour of Spain and Portugal from Barcelona
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Tour of Spain and Portugal Departures from Barcelona
2010 Low Season on Fridays for 16nights /17days: Feb 5,19 /Mar 5,19
2010
2010/2011 on Saturdays for 15nights/16days: Apr 10, 24, May 8, 22, Jun 5, 19, Jul 3, 17, 31, Aug 14, 28, Sept 11, 25, Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18 2010 & Jan 1, 15, 29, Feb 12, 26, Mar 12, 26 2011
Itinerary Feb - 19Mar 2010 - 16nights/17days:(scroll down for new
itinerary from 10th of April)
Day 1, Friday: BARCELONA
Arrival at Barcelona airport. You will be transferred to your First Class hotel. It is suggested that you take advantage of the free time to get to know one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities. In the evening, it is suggested to dine at the Pueblo Espaņol, featuring architectural replicas from all of Spain’s regions. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner tonight. Accommodations.
Day 2, Saturday: BARCELONA
Buffet breakfast. This morning enjoy an escorted tour of one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. See the ancient Gothic Quarter with its magnificent cathedral. Stop to admire the exterior of Gaudi’s masterwork, the Basilica of the Sacred Family (Sagrada Familia). Continue to Montjuich Hill (site of the Olympic Stadium), to enjoy a spectacular view of Barcelona and its port area. Free time for lunch on your own. Luncheon included today in PREMIUM PACKAGE. Afternoon free. Accommodations.
Day 3, Sunday: BARCELONA-ZARAGOZA-MADRID
Buffet breakfast. Departure by private, luxury air-conditioned motorcoach. Your knowledgeable and experienced accompanying guide will point out sights of interest as you cross Catalonia into old Aragon and into the proud city of Zaragoza. Pause downtown in a main plaza where you will have free time to visit the impressive Basilica of El Pilar and have lunch on your own. Continue into Madrid. In the early evening, enjoy an “Illuminated Madrid” drive through the bustling streets of the old city, ending at the historical and impressive Plaza Mayor. This area is home to some of the most typical restaurants and taverns, which serve the delicious "tapas". PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a Tapas Dinner tonight. Return to your hotel at your own convenience. Accommodations.
Day 4, Monday: MADRID
Buffet breakfast. This morning's escorted sightseeing tour will allow you to get a glimpse of some of Madrid's most outstanding attractions, like the Puerta del Sol, the magnificent fountains of Neptune and Cibeles, the stately Alcala Gate, the busy Gran Via, the Plaza de Espaņa and the Plaza de Oriente. Free time for luncheon on your own. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a Buffet Lunch today. Free afternoon to explore Madrid’s famous Art Museums or perhaps take an optional tour to the Imperial former capital city of Toledo, where you will be escorted through its narrow cobblestone streets, soaking up the medieval atmosphere. Touring will include the interior of the magnificent Gothic cathedral and a visit to St. Tome Church, where El Greco's masterpiece painting is displayed. There will also be some time for shopping for the unique typical local artisanry. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes the Tour to Toledo. Accommodations.
Day 5, Tuesday: MADRID-SEGOVIA-AVILA-SALAMANCA
Buffet breakfast. Departure into old Castile and the magnificent medieval city of Segovia, with its 2000 year old Roman aqueduct and impressive Alcazar Castle. Pause in Avila to admire the perfectly preserved 11th century city walls before continuing to the charming old university city of Salamanca. Afternoon city tour. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a typical dinner. Tonight a walk through the beautiful main plaza, always lively with activity, is recommended. Accommodations.
Day 6, Wednesday: SALAMANCA-ASTORGA-SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Buffet breakfast. Departure toward the North os Spain. In Astorga we can admire some Gaudi´s Buildings before entering in Galicia. Arrival to the beaautiful city of Santiago de Compostela. Tonight we can have in the Hotel a nice dinner with the typical “Queimada”. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner. Accommodations.
Day 7, Thursday: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – VIGO – BRAGA - OPORTO
Buffet Breakfast. I departure to the area of las “rias baixas”, Island of La Toja,
ain a way to Porugal.Cross the border to Braga and Guimaraes,before arriving to
Oporto.Accomodation.
Day 8, Friday: OPORTO
Buffet breakfast. guided city visiting one local winery. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a typical
lunch. Afternoon free.. Accommodations.
Day 9, Saturday: OPORTO – COIMBRA - FATIMA – OBIDOS - LISBON
Buffet breakfast. Departure to the quaint university city of Coimbra and the famous shrine of Fatima. Frre time for lunch (PREMIUM PACKAGE includes luncheon) On to the charming medieval walled village of Obidos, with some time for a stroll around before continuing to Lisbon. Accommodations.
Day 10, Sunday: LISBON
Buffet breakfast. Morning tour of this ancient and lovely city overlooking the Tagus River. Admire its splendid avenues and monuments like the Tower of Belem and the Jeronimos Monastery. Afternoon free, with a strong recommendation to visit the charming villages of Sintra and Cascais (this tour included in PREMIUM PACKAGE). Tonight enjoy an optional opportunity to listen to the hauntingly beautiful Fado music while enjoying a delicious dinner. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes Fado show and dinner. Accommodations.
Day 11, Monday: LISBON – MERIDA - SEVILLE
Buffet breakfast. Departure toward the Spanish border, and pause in Merida to admire the impressive Roman Amphitheatre archeological site. Paella Luncheon is included in PREMIUM PACKAGE. Continue to Seville. Accommodations.
Day 12 Tuesday: SEVILLE
Buffet breakfast. This morning's marvelous tour will explore this gracious and charming city, Spain's third largest. See the Tower of Gold, the tranquil and extensive Maria Luisa Park, the quaint Santa Cruz Quarter, and finally the huge cathedral (one of the world's largest) with its Giralda Tower (a former minaret). Free time for luncheon on your own. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes luncheon today. The afternoon is free to continue to explore or shop. This evening an optional Flamenco Show is suggested, with the enjoyment of local wine. PREMIUM PACKAGE include Flamenco Show and drink. Accommodations.
Day 13, Wednesday: SEVILLE-CORDOBA-GRANADA
Buffet breakfast. Depart to Cordoba. Visit one of the world’s marvels, the former Great Mosque (now a cathedral). Free time for lunch on your own. Continue to Granada, passing thousands of acres of olive groves. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner tonight. This evening, an excellent suggestion would be to visit (optional) the quaint and typical Albaicin quarter, where Andalusian customs, music and wine join to create an enchanting atmosphere. (PREMIUM PACKAGE includes this visit).
Day 14, Thursday: GRANADA-COSTA DEL SOL
Buffet breakfast. This morning, enjoy an escorted tour of the magnificent Alhambra and the verdant Gardens of the Generalife. Departure to the world-famous resort area of the Costa del Sol. Accommodations.
Day 15 Friday and Day 16 Saturday: COSTA DEL SOL
Buffet breakfast. Free days to enjoy this vacationer’s paradise. Accommodations.
Day 17, Sunday, COSTA DEL SOL / DEPARTURE
Buffet breakfast. Pre-arranged transfer to Malaga airport at the proper time to check-in for your trans-Atlantic flight.
Itinerary 10Apr 2010 - 26Mar 2011 - 15nights/16days - Saturday departures
Day 1, Saturday: BARCELONA
Arrival at Barcelona airport. You will be transferred to your First Class hotel.
It is suggested that you take advantage of the free time to get to know one of
Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities. In the evening, it is suggested to dine at
the Pueblo Espaņol, featuring architectural replicas from all of Spain’s
regions. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner tonight. Accommodations.
Day 2, Sunday: BARCELONA
Buffet breakfast. This morning enjoy an escorted tour of one of Europe’s most
beautiful cities. See the ancient Gothic Quarter with its magnificent cathedral.
Stop to admire the exterior of Gaudi’s masterwork, the Basilica of the Sacred
Family (Sagrada Familia). Continue to Montjuich Hill (site of the Olympic
Stadium), to enjoy a spectacular view of Barcelona and its port area. Free time
for lunch on your own. Luncheon included today in PREMIUM PACKAGE. Afternoon
free. Accommodations.
Day 3, Monday: BARCELONA / MADRID By the fast train
Buffet breakfast. Transfer to the train Station to board the AVE fast train to
Madrid in tourist class. Arrival in Madrid and tranfer to the Hotel.
Accomodation.
In the early evening, enjoy an “Illuminated Madrid” drive through the bustling
streets of the old city, ending at the historical and impressive Plaza Mayor.
This area is home to some of the most typical restaurants and taverns, which
serve the delicious "tapas". PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a Tapas Dinner tonight.
Return to your hotel at your own convenience. Accommodations.
Day 4, Tuesday: MADRID
Buffet breakfast. This morning's escorted sightseeing tour will allow you to get
a glimpse of some of Madrid's most outstanding attractions, like the Puerta del
Sol, the magnificent fountains of Neptune and Cibeles, the stately Alcala Gate,
the busy Gran Via, the Plaza de Espaņa and the Plaza de Oriente. Free time for
luncheon on your own. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a Buffet Lunch today. Free
afternoon to explore Madrid’s famous Art Museums or perhaps take an optional
tour to the Imperial former capital city of Toledo, where you will be escorted
through its narrow cobblestone streets, soaking up the medieval atmosphere.
Touring will include the interior of the magnificent Gothic cathedral and a
visit to St. Tome Church, where El Greco's masterpiece painting is displayed.
There will also be some time for shopping for the unique typical local
artisanary. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes the Tour to Toledo. Accommodations.
Day 5, Wednesday MADRID
Buffet Breakfast and Accomodation, Free day in Madrid to explorethe city, and
visit the fanous Museums of El Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen.
Day 6, Thursday: MADRID-SEGOVIA-AVILA-SALAMANCA
Buffet breakfast. Departure into old Castile and the magnificent medieval city
of Segovia, with its 2000 year old Roman aqueduct and impressive Alcazar Castle.
Pause in Avila to admire the perfectly preserved 11th century city walls before
continuing to the charming old university city of Salamanca. Afternoon city
tour. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a dinner. Tonight a walk through the beautiful
main plaza, always lively with activity, is recommended. Accommodations
Day 7, Friday: SALAMANCA-GUARDA-OPORTO
Buffet breakfast. Departure toward the Portugal frontier and arrive to Guarda.
Free time for lunch and continue our trip to Oporto the beautiful and rich city
of the north Portugal, noted for its namesake Port wines. Accomodation.
Day 8, Saturday: PORTO
Buffet breakfast. local guided city visiting one local winery. PREMIUM PACKAGE
includes a typical lunch. Afternoon free. Accommodations.
Day 9, Sunday: PORTO – COIMBRA - FATIMA – OBIDOS - LISBON
Buffet breakfast. Departure to the quaint university city of Coimbra and the
famous shrine of Fatima. Frre time for lunch (PREMIUM PACKAGE includes luncheon)
On to the charming medieval walled village of Obidos, with some time for a
stroll around before continuing to Lisbon. Accommodations.
Day 10, Monday: LISBON
Buffet breakfast. Morning tour of this ancient and lovely city overlooking the
Tagus River. Admire its splendid avenues and monuments like the Tower of Belem
and the Jeronimos Monastery. Afternoon free, with a strong recommendation to
visit the charming villages of Sintra and Cascais (this tour included in PREMIUM
PACKAGE). Tonight enjoy an optional opportunity to listen to the hauntingly
beautiful Fado music while enjoying a delicious dinner. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes
Fado show and dinner. Accommodations.
Day 11, Tuesday: LISBON – MERIDA - SEVILLE
Buffet breakfast. Departure toward the Spanish border, and pause in Merida to
admire the impressive Roman Amphitheatre archeological site. Lunch is included
in PREMIUM PACKAGE. Continue to Seville. Accommodations. Dinner included in the
Premiun Pakage
Day 12 Wednesday: SEVILLE
Buffet breakfast. This morning's marvelous tour will explore this gracious and
charming city, Spain's third largest. See the Tower of Gold, the tranquil and
extensive Maria Luisa Park, the quaint Santa Cruz Quarter, and finally the huge
cathedral (one of the world's largest) with its Giralda Tower (a former
minaret). (PREMIUN PACKAGE includes lunch today) Free time for luncheon on your
own.. The afternoon is free to continue to explore or shop. This evening an
optional Flamenco Show is suggested, with the enjoyment of local wine. PREMIUM
PACKAGE include Flamenco Show and drink. Accommodations.
Day 13, Thursday: SEVILLE-CORDOBA-GRANADA
Buffet breakfast. Depart to Cordoba. Visit one of the world’s marvels, the
former Great Mosque (now a cathedral). Free time for lunch on your own. Continue
to Granada, passing thousands of acres of olive groves. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes
dinner tonight. This evening, an excellent suggestion would be to visit
(optional) the quaint and typical Albaicin quarter, where Andalusian customs,
music and wine join to create an enchanting atmosphere. (PREMIUM PACKAGE
includes this visit).
Day 14, Friday: GRANADA-COSTA DEL SOL
Buffet breakfast. This morning, enjoy an escorted tour of the magnificent
Alhambra and the verdant Gardens of the Generalife. Departure to the
world-famous resort area of the Costa del Sol. Accommodations.
Day 15 Saturday: COSTA DEL SOL
Buffet breakfast. Free day to enjoy this vacationer’s paradise. Accommodations.
Day 16, Sunday, COSTA DEL SOL / DEPARTURE
Buffet breakfast. Pre-arranged transfer to Malaga airport at the proper time to
check-in for your trans-Atlantic flight.
| Price per person based on double occupancy in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange) | 16Days/15nights tour Apr 2010 - Mar 2011 |
17 days/16 nights tour Feb - 19Mar 2010 |
| Feb - 19 Mar 2010 | - | 1659 |
| April /June 2010 | 1879 | - |
| July / August 2010 | 1799 | - |
| Sept / October 2010 | 1879 | - |
| Nov/Mar 2010 | 1729 | - |
| Supplement for Single Room April/ October |
769 | - |
| Feb - 19 Mar 2010 | - | 669 |
| Nov 2010 - March 2011 | 689 | - |
| PREMIUM PACKAGE PRICE Feb-19Mar 2010 | - | 399 |
| PREMIUM PACKAGE PRICE | 379 | - |
* US$ price varies depending on the exchange rate
Discount for 3rd person in a room: 10%
Discount for one child 3-11 years sharing room with 2 adults:
25%
Discount for one child 0-2 years (if sharing seat on the bus with parents) and
sharing room with 2adults: 90%
In case a family is traveling together - 2 adult and 2 children (less than 12 years old) each of the two child will have 10% discount (two separate double room) - discount on request and it is subject to availability at the time of booking
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Optional PREMIUM PACKAGE includes:
Dinner in Barcelona’s Pueblo Espaņol
Typical lunch in the Olympic Port of Barcelona
“Tapas” dinner in Madrid
Typical lunch in Madrid
Dinner in Salamanca
Dinner in Santiago with Queimada (only included until the 19th of March 2010
departure)
Lunch in Oporto (Dinner instead until the 19th of March 2010 departure)Lunch in Fatima
Dinner and Fados Show in Lisbon
Tour of Sintra and Cascais
Lunch in Merida
Dinner in Seville (Lunch in Seville for tours departing until the 19th of March
2010)
Flamenco Show in Seville
Dinner in Granada
Albaicin tour and Show in Granada
Hotels (or similar) used for tour departures til the 19th of March 2010
Barcelona Barcelona Plaza Catalonia****
Madrid Tryp Atocha****
Salamanca Artheus,Monterey****
Santiago Torres Compostela****
Oporto Tiara park Atlantic Oporto****
Lisboa DTiara park Atlantic Lisboa****
Seville Novotel Sevilla ****
Granada Abades Nevada Palace ****
Costa del Sol Melia Costa del Sol****
Hotels (or similar) used from April 2010 departures:
Barcelona Tryp Apolo****
Madrid Tryp Atocha****
Salamanca Artheus,****
Oporto Tiara park Atlantic Oporto****
Lisboa Tiara park Atlantic Lisboa****
Seville Novotel Nervion ****
Granada Abades Nevada Palace ****
Costa del Sol Melia Costa del Sol****