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2010/2011 Departures on Mondays: Mar 29, Apr 12, 26, May 10, 24, Jun 7, 201 Jul
5, 19, Aug 2, 16, 30, Sep 13, 27, Oct 11, 25, Nov 8, 22, Dec 6, 20 2010
& Jan 3, 17, 31, Feb 14, 28, Mar 14, 28 2011
Spain Portugal Escorted Tour Itinerary Mar 29 2010- 28Mar 2011:
Day 1, Monday: MADRID
Arrival at Madrid airport. After clearing simple immigration and customs formalities, you will be transferred to your First Class hotel. It is suggested you take advantage of the free time to get to know one of Europe's most dynamic capital cities. 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 2, 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 tipical 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 3, Wednesday - MADRID
Buffet breakfast , free day in Madrid to explore the city, visit the famous
Museums of El Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen. Overnight.
Day 4, 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 typical dinner. Tonight a walk through the beautiful main plaza, always lively with activity, is recommended. Accommodations.
Day 5, Friday: SALAMANCA-GUARDA-PORTO
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.
Accommodation.
Day 6 Saturday: PORTO
Buffet breakfast. local guided city visiting one local winery. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a typical lunch. Afternoon free. Accommodations.
Day 7 Sunday: 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 8, 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 9 Tuesday: LISBON - MERIDA - MADRID
Buffet breakfast. Departure toward the Spanish border, stop in Merida to admire
the impressive Roman Amphitheatre archeological site. Lunch is included in
Premium Package. Continue to Madrid for late afternoon arrival.
Passengers taking the 9day tour will have a transfer out to LIsbon airport after breakfast on Day 9.
Day 10 Wednesday: MADRID
Buffet breakfast and transfer at the appropriate time to Madrid airport.
| Price per person in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange) based on double occupancy | 8nights/9 days tour | 9nights/10 days tour |
| Feb - 21 March 2010 | 839 | 889 |
| 29Mar - June 2010 | 849 | 929 |
| July / August 2010 | 799 | 859 |
| Sept / October 2010 | 849 | 929 |
| Nov 2010 - March 2011 | 799 | 859 |
| Supplement for Single Room Feb - 21 March 2010 |
319 | 359 |
| 29Mar - Oct 2010 | 409 | 459 |
| Nov 2010 - Mar 2011 | 369 | 409 |
| PREMIUM PACKAGE PRICE - Feb - 21Mar 2010 | 259 | 269 |
| PREMIUM PACKAGE PRICE 29 Mar 2010 - 28Mar 2011 |
239 | 259 |
* 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:
“Tapas” dinner in Madrid
Tipical lunch in Madrid
Tour to Toledo
Dinner in Salamanca
Dinner in Santiago with Queimada (only for tours until the 21Mar 2010)
Lunch in Oporto (for tours until the 21Mar 2010 it is dinner)
Lunch in Fatima
Dinner and Fados Show in Lisbon
Tour of Sintra and Cascais
Lunch in Merida (only with the 10 days tour)
Hotels used or similar
Hotels used or similar (First Cat)
Madrid Tryp Atocha****
Salamanca Artheuis/Monterrey ****
Santiago Torres Compostela**** (only for tours until 21Mar 2010)
Oporto Tiara Park Atlantic Porto ****
Lisboa Tiara Park Atlantic Lisboa ****
Madrid Tryp Atocha/Catalonia Gaudi****