THE NORTH OF SPAIN TOUR
From Barcelona to Madrid

10 Days / 9 Nights
2012

Visit the Greener Part of Spain on a comfortable coach tour departing from Barcelona

Barcelona - San Sebastian - Bilbao - Santillina Del Mar - Covadonga - Oviedo - Santiago De Compostela - Salamanca - Avila - Segovia - Madrid

Tour#21

Spain tours North of Spain tour

Saturday departures from Barcelona 2012: Apr 28, May 12, 26, Jun 9, 23, Jul 7, 21, Aug 4, 18, Sep 1, 15, 29, Oct 13, 27 2012

Itinerary:

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, perhaps in the Olympic Port area. Luncheon included today in PREMIUM PACKAGE. Afternoon free. Accommodations.

Day 3, Monday: BARCELONA-ZARAGOZA-SAN SEBASTIAN-BILBAO
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”. Free time and continuation to Bilbao. Accommodations. (PREMIUN PACKAGE INCLUDES TONIGHT THE DINNER).

Day 4, Tuesday: BILBAO-SANTILLANA-COVADONGA-OVIEDO
Buffet Breakfast. Short panoramic tour of the city and free time to visit the Guggenheim Museum (on your own) PREMIUM PACKAGE INCLUDES THE ENTRANCE AT THE GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM. Departure to Cantabria and the nice and small town of Santillana del Mar, very well preserved with an unique medieval ambiance.Free time in Santillana, (PREMIUN PACKAGE INCLUDES LUNCH 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 accommodated in Oviedo the capital of Asturias.

Day 5 Wednesday: OVIEDO- RIBADEO-A CORUŅA
Buffet Breakfast and following the north coast departure to Ribadeo entering in Galicia. and continue towrads the “rias altas” to admire some nice villages as Ortigueira. Arrive to A Coruņa. Accomodations.

Day 6 Thursday. A CORUŅA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Buffet Breakfast and panoramic tour of the city before leave to the the beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela. In the afternoon guided tour of the old city of Santiago de Compostela and its beautiful Cathedral Tonight we can have in the Hotel a nice dinner. (PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner). Accommodations.

Day 7, Friday: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – SALAMANCA - MADRID
Buffet Breakfast and departure to Salamanca, the nice university city. Free time for lunch (on your own) and stroll around the impressive Plaza Mayor, probably the nicest of Spain. ( Premium package included lunch in Salamanca for 2012) In the afternoon continuation to Madrid. Accommodation.

Day 8,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 9,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 Espaņa and the Plaza de Oriente. Free time for luncheon on your own. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a typical 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 10, Monday: MADRID / DEPARTURE
Buffet breakfast. Pre-arranged transfer to Madrid airport at the proper time to check-in for your trans-Atlantic flight.

2012 Price in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange) per person based on double occupancy 9 nights/10days tour
Barcelona to Madrid
3star hotels
Category Comfort
4star hotels
Category Plus
April - 23 June 2012 1040 1140
7jul - 18 Aug 2012 995 1095
Sep 1 - Oct 27 1040 1140
Single Room Supplement 
Apr - Oct 2011
390 510
PREMIUM PACKAGE 
Supplement
290

* 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


Tour includes:
Tour is bilingual conducted in English and Spanish
Transfers airport-hotel-airport
Accommodations in First Class hotels (Barcelona - confort category 3star+)
buffet breakfast daily 
Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach transportation
Professional tour escort throughout (bilingual English/Spanish)
Escorted sightseeing tours with bilingual guide in Barcelona, Santiago de Compostela and Madrid
Evening Illuminations tour of Madrid
Travel bag

 Optional PREMIUM PACKAGE includes:
Dinner in Barcelona’s Pueblo Espaņol
Typical Lunch in Barcelona
Dinner in Bilbao
Entrance to the Guggenheim Museum
Lunch in Santillana del Mar
Dinner in Santiago 
Lunch in Salamanca (2012 only)
“Tapas” dinner in Madrid
Lunch in Toledo
Tour to Toledo


Hotels Used or similar:
Categoria Confort Hotels
Barcelona Ctalonia Suite / NH Les Corts ***+ / Rafael Diagonal (2012)
Bilbao Husa Jardines de Helvia ****
Oviedo Husa Santo Domingo / Tryp Oviedo ****
A Coruņa Tryp A Coruna ****
Santiago Torres de Compostela **** / Tryp Santiago **** (2012)
Madrid Florida Norte / Convencion****

Categoria Plus Hotels
Barcelona Tryp Apolo****
Bilbao  NH Villa de Bilbao ****
Oviedo Husa Santo Domingo  Tryp Oviedo ****
A Coruņa Tryp A Coruna ****
Santiago NH Obradoiro *****
Madrid Tryp Atocha / Catalonia Centro ****
 

EXTRA NIGHTS BEFORE AND AFTER THE TOUR
(maximum stay 2nights for this special rate - price for additional nights on request)

EXTRA NIGHTS IN MADRID BEFORE OR AFTER THE TOUR (FOR TOURS STARTING OR ENDING IN MADRID)
rates 15 Mar 2012 - March 2013
Prices in Euro per person:
CATALONIA CENTRO/Rafael Atocha (CATEGORY PLUS) -
15Mar'12 - 31Oct'12

80 EUR Per person based on double occupancy / 145 EUR Per person based on single occupancy/ Triple 78 EUR per person
1Nov'12 - 15Mar'13
70 EUR per person based on double occupancy / 130 EUR per person based on single occupancy ./ Triple 67 Eur per person
 
FLORIDA NORTE (CATEGORY CONFORT)
15Mar'12- 31Oct'12
70 EUR Per person based on double occupancy / 120 EUR per person based on single occupancy/ Triple 68 EUR per person
1Nov'12-15Mar'13
60 EUR per person based on double occupancy / 105 EUR per person based on single occupancy / triple 58 EUR per person
 

EXTRA NIGHTS IN BARCELONA BEFORE OR AFTER THE TOUR (FOR TOURS STARTING OR ENDING IN BARCELONA)
rates 15 Mar 2012 - March 2013
Prices in Euro per person: 
CATEGORY PLUS - Hotel Tryp Apolo
15Mar-31Oct'12

85 EUR Per person based on double occupancy/ 165 EUR Per person based on single / triple EUR 83 per person
1Nov'12 - 15Mar'13
75 EUR per person based on double occupancy / EUR 145 per person based on single / triple EUR 73 per person 
 
CATEGORY CONFORT - Hotel NH Les Corts
15Mar'12-31Oct'12

70 EUR Per person based on double occupancy / 130 EUR Per person based on single occupancy / triple Eur 68 per person
1Nov'12-15Mar'13
60 EUR per person based on double occupancy / 110 EUR per person based on single occupancy / triple EUR 58 per person
 

EXTRA NIGHTS IN COSTA DEL SOL AFTER THE TOUR (FOR TOURS ENDING IN COSTA DEL SOL)
rates 15 Mar 2012 - March 2013
Prices in Euro per person: 
CATEGORY PLUS AND CATEGORY CONFORT- Melia Costa Del Sol
15 Mar 2012 - 30Jun'12/1Oct - 30Nov'12

75 EUR Per person based on double occupancy/ 140 EUR Per person based on single / triple EUR 73 per person
1Jul-30Sep'12

125 EUR Per person based on double occupancy/ 185 EUR Per person based on single / triple EUR 121 per person
1Nov'12 - 15Mar'13
65 EUR per person based on double occupancy / EUR 120 per person based on single / triple EUR 63 per person 
 
 

 

 

 

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