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Spanish Contrast

11 days / 10 nights

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Itinerary:

Madrid - Burgos - Bilbao - San Sebastián - Pamplona - Barcelona

Departures:

Monday

Arrival to Madrid.

Transfer from the airport to NH Zyrbano 3*** or similar (option 1) or Abba Castilla Plaza 4 **** or similar (option 2).

Overnight in Madrid.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Regular full day tour to Toledo. Heritage of Mankind Town: Meeting point: Depending on the hotel you are staying, a bus will pick up you between 08:30 and 09:15 a.m.. TOLEDO is a Museum – City of great artistic beauty, it was capital of the country and one of the oldest city of Europe. Toledo keeps magnificent examples of architecture from different epochs, arab, jewish and catholic leading artistic cities of Spain and declared by Unesco HERITAGE OF MANKIND TOWN.

At arrival SIGHTSEEING TOUR and walking tour to admire the beautiful streets and monuments and we’ll visit the PRIMATE CATHEDRAL, the ST. TOME CHURCH (The burial of Lord Orgaz, El Greco’s masterpiece), the VICTORIO MACHO MUSEUM, Sculpture Museum located on a spur of land, above a sweeping drop down to Tagus river offering a magnificent views (Documentary fi lm with a searching profi le of soul of Toledo, Museum, Crypt and gardens), SANTA MARIA LA BLANCA SYNAGOGUE and SAN JUAN DE LOS REYES CHURCH. We’ll also admire its famous handicraft works: the “Damasquinado” (precious metals incrusted on steel).

Lunch is not included.

Return to Madrid at 06:00 p.m. aproximately.

Overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel.

At the appointed time you will receive your rental car (GPS, automatic, category K) at the hotel to begin your trip to Burgos (2 hours and 45 minutes).

Before arrive to Burgos you have to stop very close to Aranda de Duero (2 hours from Madrid) to visit the wine­ries “Lagar de Isilla” with tasting, in Antigua Carretera N 122, s/n, La Vid. 09491 (Burgos) (22 minutes from Aranda de Duero). The winery is located in a colonial-style estate of 1,890. Today the winery is located in the old buil­dings, respecting the materials such as wood and stone accompanied by brick.
The winery consists of five ships and a social building with offices, tasting room and a porch that embraces the typical winery. Tasting:

  • Red wine Joven Isilla The Winery
  • Red wine Isilla The Winery Barrel Oak 5 months
  • Red wine Crianza Winery Isilla Served with cheese and sausage appetizer.

After, you can stop at Lerma (35 minutes from Aranda de Duero); Lerma is a pre-Roman villa foundation of Celtic tribes. Place of passage, situated in strategic location overlooking the river Arlanza, lived different cultures: Romans, Swabians, Visigoths, Arabs ... Since 900, the Christian advance its border lies on the river Arlanza, starting restocking, and installing along the river a series of strong positions and castles, among which was the de Lerma.

Arrival to Burgos and checking at Hotel Velada 4**** or similar (option 1) or NH Palacio de la Merced Hotel 4**** or similar (option 2).

Overnight in Burgos.

Breakfast at the hotel.

After enjoy the city you have to drive to Bilbao (1 hour and 35 minutes). Arrival to Bilbao and checking at Abba Parque Hotel 3*** or similar (option 1) or Jardines de Albia Hotel 4**** or similar (option 2). You can have lunch or dinner “pintxos typical of Bilbao”.

Overnight in Bilbao.

Breakfast at the hotel.

In the morning you will discover Bilbao with the BILBAO CARD: To make it easy to move around the city and turn your visit into an enjoyable expe­rience, the Bilbao City Council offers a card to tourists, Bilbao Card, which allows to use urban public transportation at low fares and take advantage of significant discounts at mu­seums, shops, restaurants, leisure facilities, and shows, among other services.

Overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel.

You have to drive to San Sebastián (1 hour and 5 minutes).

You can stop in Zarautz (55 mi­nutes from Bilbao). Zarautz is located in a vast plain of the province of Gipuzkoa, open to the sea. Its main attraction is its beautiful beach two kilometers long, of fine sand that is flanked by the cliffs of Santa Barbara and Mollarri. Visitors will be amazed at the existing good practice to make long trips comfortable for her. The city center has several notable monuments. Although great success has been claimed to Zarautz is sea and mountain, the town also has a cultural and festive quality. In short, is a township hospital, modern and quiet.

Arrival to San Sebastián and checking at NH Aranzazu 3*** or similar (option 1) or Palacio de Aiete Hotel 4**** or similar (option 2).

In the afternoon Guided Panoramic Tour in turistic bus. The bus leaves from Victoria Eugenis Theatre (across the road from the Tourist Office) at 16:00 and 17:00. Hop on and off as often as you like on the day. Visit what interests you and continue your route. Freely. Donosti Tour will help you make the most of your visit. Presenting your ticket Tour Donosti get special offers and discounts at museums, restaurants and cultural activities in our city.

Overnight in San Sebastián.

Breakfast at the hotel.

After enjoy the city you have to drive to Pamplona (1 hour and 5 minutes).

Arrival to Pamplona and checking at NH Agustinnos 3****,or similar (option 1) or NH Iruña Park 4*** or similar (opcion 2) .

Free time to enjoy the city.

Ovrenight in Pamplona.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Drive to Barcelona (4 hours and 25 minutes).

We recommended to stop at Zaragoza (1 hour and 50 minutes from Pamplona) to walk through this city or to visit the beautiful Cathedral; The Cathedral-Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza is an important Baroque church in Spain. According to tradition, this is the first Marian shrine of Christianity, since it is preserved and venerated the Pilar. La Catedral del Salvador in Zaragoza Epiphany is one of the metropolitan cathedral of Zaragoza, next to the Basilica del Pilar and the Cathedral. Is usually called “the Seo” versus “Pilar”.

Arrival to Barcelona and checking at  NH Belagua 3*** or similar (option 1) or  Abba Garden 4*** or similar (option 2) . You have to return the car at the hotel .

Overnight in Barcelona.

Breakfast at the hotel.

In the morning you will discover Barcelona with the BARCELONA CARD (2 DAYS). Barcelona Card is a smart-chip card offering cardholders free public transport as well as access to the city’s rich cultural heritage and other attractions. The Barcelona Card include:

  • Public Transport: Underground and TMB city buses, FGC suburban train network, trams, airport shuttle and Renfe suburban train network, zone 1.
  • Museums and Monuments: Free entry to Cosmocaixa, Torre de Collserola, Mirador de Colón and 12 museums more. As well as large discounts at more than 25 galleries (Museo Picasso, La Pedrera, Fund. Joan Miró, Casa-Museu Gaudí, Casa Batlló, Museu del Futbol Club Barcelona... ).
  • Guided tours: Entry to “Las Golondrinas”. Boat trips of the port and along Barcelona’s coast.
  • Leisure: Great discounts on Tibidabo Amusement Park, Zoo, L’Aquarium, Casino...
  • Shopping: Discounts and gifts at the major souvenir stores.
  • Restaurants: Important discounts in the best restaurants.
  • Nightlife: Great discounts on: flamenco shows, “café-concerts” and discos.

Overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel.

In the morning you will discover Barcelona with the BARCELONA CARD (2 DAYS). Barcelona Card is a smart-chip card offering cardholders free public transport as well as access to the city’s rich cultural heritage and other attractions. The Barcelona Card include:

  • Public Transport: Underground and TMB city buses, FGC suburban train network, trams, airport shuttle and Renfe suburban train network, zone 1.
  • Museums and Monuments: Free entry to Cosmocaixa, Torre de Collserola, Mirador de Colón and 12 museums more. As well as large discounts at more than 25 galleries (Museo Picasso, La Pedrera, Fund. Joan Miró, Casa-Museu Gaudí, Casa Batlló, Museu del Futbol Club Barcelona... ).
  • Guided tours: Entry to “Las Golondrinas”. Boat trips of the port and along Barcelona’s coast.
  • Leisure: Great discounts on Tibidabo Amusement Park, Zoo, L’Aquarium, Casino...
  • Shopping: Discounts and gifts at the major souvenir stores.
  • Restaurants: Important discounts in the best restaurants.
  • Nightlife: Great discounts on: flamenco shows, “café-concerts” and discos.

Overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer from the hotel to the airport. End of our services.

Includes:
  • Transfer from Madrid airport to the hotel and from the hotel to Barcelona airport.
  • 2 nights (bed and breakfast) at hotel in Madrid.
  • 1 nights (bed and breakfast) at hotel in Burgos.
  • 2 nights (bed and breakfast) at hotel in Bilbao.
  • 1 nights (bed and breakfast) at hotel in San Sebastián.
  • 1 nights (bed and breakfast) at hotel in Pamplona.
  • 3 nights (bed and breakfast) at hotel in Barcelona.
  • Regular full day tour to Toledo
  • Visit wineries “Lagar de Isilla” with tasting
  • Bilbao Card (1 day)
  • San Sebastián Turistic Bus
  • Barcelona Card (2 days)
  • An automatic rental car category K (Citroen C4) with GPS for 6 Days. Please consult for other categories.
  • Travel Insurance.

 

 

 OPTION 1 January February March April  May  June
Price per person in € Dbl room B&B 989 1000 1089 1089 1091 1089
Single Suplement 776 776 847 847 847 613
Extra night in Barcelona 55 55 72 72 72 72
Sgl. Supl extra night in  Barcelona 49 49 62 62 62 62

 

 OPTION 1 July August September October  November    December
Price per person in € Dbl room B&B 1091 1039 1115 1089 1089 1089
Single Suplement 585 786 856 847 856 847
Extra night in Barcelona 72 55 72 72 72 72
Sgl. Supl extra night in Barcelona 62 48 62 62 62 62

 

 

 OPTION 2 January February March April  May  June
Price per person in € Dbl room B&B 1026 1025 1063 1094 1113 1076
Single Suplement 803 632 787 835 852 829
Extra night in Barcelona 55 55 55 55 55 55
Sgl. Supl extra night in  Barcelona 52 52 52 52 52 52

 

 OPTION 2 July August September October  November    December
Price per person in € Dbl room B&B 1067 1044 1144 1255 1255 1255
Single Suplement 801 791 863 939 863 939
Extra night in Barcelona 48 43 55 55 55 55
Sgl. Supl extra night in Barcelona 45 42 52 52 52 52

 

Note:

YOU MAY EXTEND YOUR STAY IN SPAIN ADDING EXTRA NIGHTS

Prices per person based on 2 people.
Children´s discounts: 0 – 2 years free; Up to 12 years and sharing room with 2 adults 15% discount. For certain dates as events or holiday prices are not valid, please consult.