THE NORTH OF SPAIN TOUR
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Saturday departures from Barcelona 2010: May 8, 22, Jun 5, 19, Jul 3, 17, 31, Aug 14, 28, Sep 11, 25, Oct 9
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. Departure to Santander 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 CovadongaThis evening we will be accomodated in Oviedo the capital of
Asturias.
Day 5 Wednesday: OVIEDO- RIBADEO-SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA.
Buffet Breakfast and following the north coast departure to Ribadeo before
continuing to the beautiful city Santiago de Compostela. Guided tour of the old
city of Santiago de Compostela and its beautifull Cathedral Tonight we can have
in the Hotel a nice dinner with the typical “Queimada”. (PREMIUM PACKAGE
includes dinner). Accommodations.
Day 6, Thursday: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – SALAMANCA
Buffet Breakfast and departure to Salamanca, the nice university city, In the
afternoon guided tour of the city. (Dinner Included in the PREMIUN PACKAGE).
Accomodations.
Day 7 Friday: SALAMANCA – AVILA – SEGOVIA – MADRID
Buffet Brealfast. Departure to the oldest cityes of Castilla Avila and Segovia,
to visit
Before to arrive this afternoon to Madrid. Accomodation
Day 8,Saturday: 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 9,Sunday: 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, Monday: MADRID / DEPARTURE
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 ($ rate varies depending the exchange) |
| May /June 2010 | 929 |
| July / August 2010 | 889 |
| Sept / October 2010 | 929 |
| Supplement for Single Room May/ October |
409 |
| PREMIUM PACKAGE PRICE | 239 |
* 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 Barcelona
Dinner in Bilbao
Lunch in Santillana del Mar
Dinner with Queimada in Santiago
dinner in Salamanca
“Tapas” dinner in Madrid
Typical lunch in Madrid
Tour to Toledo
Hotels used or similar
Barcelona Tryp Apolo****
Bilbao NH La Acvanzada****
Oviedo Regente****
Santiago Torres Compostela****
Salamanca - Plaza/Artheus****
Madrid Tryp Atocha/Catalonia Gaudi****