SPAIN AND PORTUGAL HOLIDAY & BARCELONA BARCELONA - MADRID -SEGOVIA AVILA SALAMANCA - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA - RIAS BAIXAS  -VIGO-BRAGA - PORTO -COIMBRA -FATIMA - OBIDOS - LISBON- -MERIDA -MADRID 11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS Barcelona / Lisbon or 12 DAYS/11 NIGHTS Barcelona / Madrid 2013 Jan  - 2014 Apr # 47

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - BOOK BY THE 28TH OF FEBRUARY 2013 AND RECEIVE A FREE UPGRADE FROM STANDARD TO CATEGORY PLUS HOTELS

2012 Saturday departures from Barcelona: Nov 10, 24, Dec 8, 15, 22 2012
2013 Saturday departures from Barcelona: Jan 5, 19, Feb 2, 16, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, Jun 1, 8, 22, 29, Jul 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug 10, 17, 24, 31, Sep 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, Nov 2, 16, 30, Dec 14, 21, 28, 2013
2014 Saturday departures from Barcelona: Jan 11, 25, Feb 8, 22, Mar 8, 22, 29, Apr 5, 12 2014

Tour Itinerary - departures on Saturdays:

 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 Español, 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 AVE
Buffet breakfast. Transfer to the station to board the fast train AVE to Madrid, in tourist class. Arrival into madrid and tranfer to our 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 España and the Plaza de Oriente. Free time for luncheon on your own. Free afternoon to explore Madrid’s famous Art Museums or perhaps take an optional tour to the Imperial former capital city of Toledo ( approximately Euro 45 per person booked locally with guide), 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. Accommodations.

Day 5, Wednesday: - 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 6, Thursday:  - SALAMANCA-SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Buffet breakfast. Departure toward the North of Spain, entering in Galicia. Arrival to 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 – VIGO – GUIMARAES – BRAGA - PORTO
Buffet breakfast. Departure toward the galician south coast and the city of Vigo, then crossing the Portugal frontier we arrive to Guimaraes and Braga two nice and historic citys of the north of Portugal. Free time and continuation of 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. (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 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).   Accommodations.

Day 11, Tuesday: LISBON – MERIDA - MADRID
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 Madrid for late afternoon arrival.

Passengers taking the 11 day tour will have a transfer out to Lisbon airport after breakfast on Day 11.

Day 12, Wednesday: MADRID
Buffet breakfast and transfer at the appropriate time to Madrid airport.
 

PRICE 2012 Nov - 2014 MARCH:

* 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

 Optional PREMIUM PACKAGE includes:
Dinner in Barcelona’s Pueblo Español
Typical lunch in the Olympic Port of Barcelona
“Tapas” dinner in Madrid
Dinner in Salamanca
Dinner in Santiago
Lunch in Oporto 
Lunch in Fatima
Dinner and Fados Show in Lisbon
Tour of Sintra and Cascais
Lunch in Merida (only with the 12 days tour)

Hotels used or similar :
Category Standard Hotels
Barcelona Catalonia 505/ Rafael Diagonal ****
Madrid Florida Norte /****
Salamanca Artheus / Eurostar ****
Santiago  Tryp Santiago****
Porto Ipanema Palace ****
Lisbon Lutecia****
Madrid Florida Norte  ****

Category Plus Hotels
Barcelona Tryp Apolo / Tryp Condal
Madrid Rafael Atocha ****
Salamanca Artheus/Eurostars ****
Santiago NH Obradoiro *****
Oporto Tiara Park Atlantic Porto*****
Lisbon Tiara Park Atlantic Lisboa*****
Madrid Rafael Atocha

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 Oct 2012 -  March 2014
Prices in Euro per person:
CATALONIA CENTRO/Rafael Atocha / Tryp Atocha/ Catalonia Goya (CATEGORY PLUS) -
1Oct'12 - 31Oct'12 /1Mar'13-31Oct'13
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/ 31Oct'13-1Mar'14
70 EUR per person based on double occupancy / 130 EUR per person based on single occupancy ./ Triple 67 Eur per person
 
FLORIDA NORTE (CATEGORY standard)
1Oct '12- 31Oct'12 / 1Mar-31Oct'13
71 EUR Per person based on double occupancy / 120 EUR per person based on single occupancy/ Triple 70 EUR per person
1Nov'12-15Mar'13 / 31Oct'13-1Mar'14
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 1 Oct 2012 - March 2014
Prices in Euro per person: 
CATEGORY PLUS - Hotel Tryp Apolo / Tryp Codal
1Oct-31Oct'12 / 1Mar-31Oct'13
85 EUR Per person based on double occupancy/ 165 EUR Per person based on single / triple EUR 83 per person
1Nov'12 - 15Mar'13/ 31Oct'13-1Mar'14
75 EUR per person based on double occupancy / EUR 145 per person based on single / triple EUR 73 per person 
 
CATEGORY CONFORT - Hotel Catalonia 505 / Hotel NH Les Corts (only until Mar 2013)
1Oct'12-31Oct'12 / 1Mar-31Oct'13
80 EUR Per person based on double occupancy / 142 EUR Per person based on single occupancy / triple Eur 71 per person
1Nov'12-15Mar'13 / 31Oct'13-1Mar'14
63 EUR per person based on double occupancy / 116 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 1Oct 2012 - March 2014
Prices in Euro per person: 
CATEGORY PLUS AND CATEGORY standard- Melia Costa Del Sol
1Oct - 30Nov'12
75 EUR Per person based on double occupancy/ 140 EUR Per person based on single / triple EUR 73 per person
1Nov'12 - 28 Feb'13
65 EUR per person based on double occupancy / EUR 120 per person based on single / triple EUR 63 per person 
 1Mar-30Jun'13
81 EUR per person based on double occupancy / EUR 140 per person based on single / triple EUR 73 per person 
1Jul-30Sep'13
128 EUR per person based on double occupancy / EUR 185 per person based on single / triple EUR 121 per person 
1Oct'13-1Mar'14
69 EUR per person based on double occupancy / EUR 120 per person based on single / triple EUR 63 per person