Depart your home city, possibly via connection, on an overnight trans-Atlantic flight.
| DAY 02 - 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. Accommodation.
| DAY 03 - 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 on your own. Luncheon included today in PREMIUM PACKAGE. Afternoon free. Accommodation.
| DAY 04 - 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 the 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). Accommodation.
| DAY 05 - 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 beautiful beaches and fantastic food. (PREMIUN PACKAGE INCLUDES TONIGHT THE DINNER AND A RESTAURANT IN THE OLD CITY). Accommodation.
| DAY 06 - Tuesday: SANTANDER – SANTILLANA DEL MAR – COVADONGA – OVIEDO |
Buffet Breakfast, Departure to the small town of Santillana del Mar, very well preserved with a 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 accommodated in Oviedo, the capital of Asturias.
| DAY 07 - 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. Accommodation.
Day 8 - Thursday: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – Rias Baixas |
Buffet Breakfast. In the morning guided tour of the old city of Santiago de Compostela and its beautiful 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 accommodation.
Day 9 - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – VIGO – BRAGA - OPORTO |
Buffet breakfast. Departure to Vigo on our way to Portugal. Cross the border to Braga, before arriving to Oporto, the beautiful and rich city, noted for its namesake Port wines. In the afternoon, local guided city visiting one local winery. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a typical dinner. Accommodation.
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| Day 10 - Saturday: OPORTO – COIMBRA - FATIMA – OBIDOS - LISBON |
Buffet breakfast. Departure to the quaint university city of Coimbra and the famous shrine of Fatima. Free 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. Accommodation.
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| Day 11 - Sunday: 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. Accommodation.
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| Day 12 - Monday: LISBON – MERIDA - MADRID |
Buffet breakfast. Departure towards the Spanish border, and pause in Merida to admire the impressive Roman Amphitheatre archeological site. Paella Luncheon is included in PREMIUM PACKAGE. Continue to Madrid for late afternoon arrival.
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| Day 13 - Tuesday: 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. Accommodation.
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| Day 14 - Wednesday: MADRID |
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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. Accommodation.
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| Day 15 - Thursday: EN ROUTE |
Buffet breakfast. Pre-arranged transfer to Madrid airport at the proper time to check-in for your trans-Atlantic flight.
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