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Visit the Greener Part of Spain on a comfortable
coach tour departing from Barcelona |
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Friday departures from Barcelona
2008
May 23/June 6,20/July 4,18/Augst1,15,29/Sep 12,19,26, Oct 10,24
Itinerary:
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 Español, 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, perhaps in the Olympic Port area. Luncheon included today in PREMIUM PACKAGE. Afternoon free. Accommodations.
Day 3, Sunday: BARCELONA-ZARAGOZA-SAN SEBASTIAN
Buffet breakfast. Departure 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 on to the north coast and tbe beautiful vasque country, arriving to San Sebastian called “the pearl of the cantabrique see”. You will spend this evening strolling in the streets of the old city and tasting their famous tapas. (PREMIUN PACKAGE INCLUDES A DINNER BASED ON VISITING SEVERAL TABERNAS AND DINING TAPAS). Accommodations.
Day 4, Monday: SAN SEBASTIAN-BILBAO-SANTANDER
Buffet Breakfast. Departure to Bilbao and free time to visit the Guggenheim Museum on your own (PREMIUN PACKAGE INCLUDES ENTRANCE TO THE MUSEUM). Following the coast we arrive to Santander with beautifull beaches and fantastic food. (PREMIUN PACKAGE INCLUDES TONIGHT THE DINNER AND A RESTAURANT IN THE OLD CITY).Accommodations.
Day 5 Tuesday: SANTANDER – SANTILLANA DEL MAR – COVADONGA – OVIEDO
Buffet Breakfast, Departure to the small town of Santillana del Mar, very well preserved with an unique medieval ambiance.PREMIUN PACKAGE INCLUDES LUNCH IN SANTILLANA Free time in Santillana before leaving to los Picos de Europa, one of the most spectacular landscapes of Spain, to visit the shrine of Covadonga. This evening we will be accomodated in Oviedo, the capital of Asturias.
Day 6 Wednesday: OVIEDO-RIBADEO-A CORUÑA-SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA.
Buffet Breakfast and following the north coast departure to Ribadeo and A Coruña. Free time before continuing to the beautiful city 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 – Rias Baixas
Buffet Breakfast. In the morning guided tour of the old city of Santiago de Compostela and its beautifull Cathedral. In the afternoon departure to the area of las “rias baixas”, island of La Toja, and the villages of Sanxenxo and Cambados. Return to hotel in Santiago for accomodation.
Day 8, Friday: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – MADRID
Buffet Breakfast and departure to Madrid where we will arrive mid afternoon. Accomodations.
Day 9,Saturday: MADRID.
Buffet Breakfast.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 10,Sunday: 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 España 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 11, Monday: EN ROUTE
Buffet breakfast. Pre-arranged transfer to Madrid airport at the proper time to check-in for your trans-Atlantic flight.
| Price per person based on double occupancy | in Euro or US$* |
| May /June | 1079 |
| July / August | 1099 |
| Sept / October | 1089 |
| Supplement for Single Room May/ October |
439 |
| PREMIUM PACKAGE PRICE | 249 |
* US$ price varies depending on the exchange rate
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Optional PREMIUM PACKAGE includes:
Dinner in Barcelona’s Pueblo Español
Typical Lunch in Barcelona
Tapas Dinner in San Sebastian
Entrance to Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao
Dinner in Santander
Lunch in Santillana del Mar
Dinner with Queimada in Santiago
“Tapas” dinner in Madrid
Tipical lunch in Madrid
Tour to Toledo
Hotels used or similar
Barcelona Barcelona Plaza Catalonia****
San Sebastian NH Aranzazu****
Santander Santemar****
Oviedo Regente****
Santiago Torres Compostela****
Madrid NH Principe de Vergara****