GALLERY
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Madrid
Destinations
12
End
Madrid
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Itinerary
Day 1:
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Arrival. Transfer to the hotel.
Welcome to Europe!!!. On arrival at the airport we shall be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. You can enjoy free time until your tour starts, information about the meeting place and start time can be found on the information boards in the hotel reception area.
Welcome to Europe!!!. On arrival at the airport we shall be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. You can enjoy free time until your tour starts, information about the meeting place and start time can be found on the information boards in the hotel reception area.
IMPORTANT - IF YOU REQUESTED ADDITIONAL NIGHTS on arrival at the hotel you will have your booking made but the guide of your trip will normally not arrive until the start of the included activities. YOUR TIME BEFORE THIS MOMENT IS THEREFORE FREE. At your hotel they can help you with all the information you need.
NB: The schedules you will find in this itinerary are approximate. The guide, depending on the situation and in order to improve the development of the circuit, may adjust the schedules.
Day 2: Madrid- Tordesillas- Leon- Oviedo.-
Total distance covered: 460 km.
Scenery: Plains in Castile;
spectacular mountain scenery crossing the Cantabrian Range.
Note: If there are fewer than five travellers
from Madrid to Leon, this section may be done by high-speed train. In this
case, you will be offered transfer to the railway station, but the trip will be
made without a guide (you will meet our main group from Galicia in Leon). In
this case, the stop in Tordesillas would be cancelled.
08.30 hrs. - Madrid - Departure -. (the
time may change slightly depending on the hotels). We travel through Castilla y
León, passing through the Guadarrama mountains and over the plains of Castile.
10.45 hrs.- Tordesillas.- Arrival
in this small town where in the 15th century the treaty was signed that divided
America between Spain and Portugal. Time for a coffee in its Plaza
Mayor.
11.45 hrs.- Tordesillas. Departure.
13:30 hrs. -Leon.- Time for lunch and to stroll
around this historic capital of Leon, which stands on the Way of St James. Its
Gothic cathedral stands out with its magnificent stained glass windows.
16:45 hrs. -León.- Departure -.
Magnificent scenery on our trip to Asturias.
18:30 hrs. .- Oviedo -
Arrival -. We include (sometimes, depending on the year, on the Tuesday
morning) a one and a half hour tour of the city with a local guide. We will see
the 9th-century cathedral, the Calatrava palace, the Campoamor theatre, and the
Calle de la Rúa. Night in the capital of the Principality of Asturias. A city
with a great atmosphere.
Day 3: Oviedo- Covadonga- Santillana- Santander.-
Total distance covered: 260 km.
Countryside: Very beautiful scenery: mountains, views of the sea, little villages scattered along the way.
08:30 hrs Oviedo -departure from the capital of Asturias.
09:45 hrs.-Covadonga. - Time to see the sanctuary pinned between mountains, the place where the Reconquista of Spain began.
10:45 hrs.- Covadonga -departure. The green mountains blend with the sea. Beautiful scenery along the way.
12:30 hrs.- Santillana. -Arrival. Time in this beautiful mediaeval village, its stone streets, its blazoned houses, the Collegiate. Time to have a stroll and for lunch. In the vicinity we will see (tickets included) the Museum of the Caves of Altamira, a reproduction of the fantastic rock paintings preserved here.
16.00 hrs.- Santillana/Altamira-departure.
16:30 hrs.- Santander – Arrival in the regional capital, a maritime city with impressive views between mountains and beaches. We include a panoramic tour of a little over 2 hours with a local guide to discover this elegant coastal city and its beautiful bay. During the tour, we will stroll around the Pereda Gardens, we will climb to the Centro Botín and reached the Cathedral Square. Then, in the bus, we will continue to the Magdalena Peninsular, the Sardinero Beaches, the Grand Casino, Piquío Gardens and climb to the Cabo Mayor Lighthouse for the beautiful views of the city and its spectacular cliffs.
Arrival at a hotel at around 18:45 hrs
NOTE: On some high difficulty dates (especially in summer from May to mid September), some groups can be accommodated in Bilbao.
Day 4: Santander- Bilbao- La Rioja- Zaragoza.-
Total distance covered: 445 km.
Countryside: Great views over the sea, mountains and green scenery.
09.00 hrs.- Santander -departure. Magnificent scenery. Travel to the Basque Country.
10:30 hrs.- Bilbao. -Arrival, we are in the largest city of the Basque Country. On arrival, we include a funicular ride up to the Artxanda viewpoint for a great view of the whole city. After this, with a local guide, we will make a short tour of the city: the Guggenheim area, Old Quarter, Cathedral, etc. at the end of the tour there will also be time to try one of the famous “pintxos” and have lunch.
14:15 hrs – Bilbao. Departure- . We travel to la Rioja, and the lands known for their wines.
15:45 hrs - Wine Culture Winery Museum. - In the small town of Briones, we visit this fantastic museum/winery where we can discover the universe of wine, from the vine growing to the production of the wine itself with its rich historic legacy. We include a visit and a wine tasting.
17.00 hrs - Wine Museum - Departure -
17:30 hrs - Santo Domingo de la Calzada. The picturesque historic town on the Way of St James. A hen lives in its cathedral, reminding us of an ancient legend.
18:30 hrs- Santo Domingo de la Calzada -Departure- We travel to Aragón.
21.00 hrs - Zaragoza - Arrival - Accommodation. Dinner included.
Day 5: Zaragoza- Poblet- Montserrat- Barcelona.-
Total distance covered: 360 km.
Countryside: Semi desert land in Aragon. Pleasant scenery in Catalonia.
After breakfast, we make a tour of Zaragoza with a local guide, lasting around two hours. On our visit, we will see the Pilar Basilica, the Cathedral; we will talk about the painter Goya and see some of his works and will also visit a Roman theatre, Renaissance palace and strolled past the Arab palace of the Aljafería. After this, free time to stroll and have lunch.
14.00 hrs -Zaragoza. - Departure.
16:30 hs - Monastery of Poblet. - Entrance and tour included to this monastery surrounded by its walls, in a very beautiful site. This is one of the best preserved mediaeval monasteries in the world.
17:30 hrs -Monastery of Poblet. - Departure. - We cross rich agricultural regions of central Catalonia. We go to the beautiful area where the Benedictine Abbey stands. We climb to the summit in a small rack train to admire the fantastic views.
18:45 hrs -Monastery of Montserrat. - Arrival. - Time to admire the views and visit the sanctuary where we find the Virgin of Montserrat, patron saint of Catalonia.
19:45 hrs -Montserrat. - Departure (by road).
20:45 hrs- Barcelona. - Arrival.
Important note: In the winter months, from November until March (included), due to the shorter days, we will not visit the Monastery of Poblet (in order to reach Montserrat in the daylight).
Day 6: Barcelona.
Highlights: Barcelona Guided tour lasting 3 hours; visit to “Poble Espanyol”, with admission included; transfer to Plaza de Cataluña and the Ramblas.
09:00h.- Tour of the city with a local guide (note: if the group has fewer than fifteen people, explanations can be given by our guide) who will tell us about this exciting city on the shores of the Mediterranean. We will visit the city’s historic central area with its Gothic neighborhood dating back to the Middle Ages. We will visit the area where the Olympic Games took place. It will be possible to see and photograph La Sagrada Familia basilica; the masterpiece designed by the architect Gaudí.
Subsequently, we include the entry ticket to “Poble Espanyol” (meaning, Spanish Village), an open-air museum that combines the art, traditions, architecture, arts and crafts and folklore of each of the Spanish regions. Time for lunch. Free afternoon.
18:30h.- Transfer to Plaza de Cataluña and the Ramblas, the heart of the city, where there are many restaurants where you can dine. Return to hotel.
Day 7: Barcelona- Peniscola- Valencia- Madrid.-
Total distance: 725 km.
Scenery: We follow the Mediterranean coast. Landscapes on the sea.
08:00 hrs -Barcelona -Departure. We travel to the Valencian Community.
10:45 hrs -Peñíscola.- Arrival. Dominating the sea with its powerful walls, its historic center with steep streets, white houses and medieval castle. History tells us about popes and pirates. Peñíscola is one of the most beautiful villages of the Spanish Mediterranean. Time to walk.
12:30 hrs -Peñíscola.- Departure.
14:30 hrs -Valencia.- Arrival. Free time in the center for lunch. Why not trying an authentic Paella Valenciana?. We suggest visiting the Lonja and the Cathedral.
16:30 hrs -Valencia.- Departure. After passing through the avant-garde city of Arts and Sciences, we continue through Castilla-La Mancha to Madrid.
21:00 hrs -Madrid.- Arrival.
Note: If the number of travellers from Valencia to Madrid is very small, the trip may be done by train or regular transport.
End of our services. Check the time of your flight in case you need an additional night.
Price includes
Included
- Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
- Includes arrival transfer
- City tour in: OVIEDO, SANTANDER, BILBAO, ZARAGOZA (SARAGOSSA), Poblet, BARCELONA
- Evening transfer: Ramblas and Plaza de Catalunya in Barcelona in BARCELONA
- Ticket admission: National Museum of Altamira caves in Santillana in SANTILLANA, Poblet Monastery in Poblet, Poble Espanyol in Barcelona in BARCELONA
- Train: Wime museum in Briones in Rioja, Montserrat in Montserrat
- Funicular: To the Artxanda viewpoint in Bilbao in BILBAO
- 1 Dinner Included in: ZARAGOZA (SARAGOSSA)
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Planned Hotels
SPAIN
PRAGA
****
914690600
hotelpraga@h-santos.es
c/Antonio Lpez 65 , 28019 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
NH VENTAS
****
913610288
nhventas@nh-hotels.com
Biarritz, 2 , 28028 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
ILUNION PIO XII
****
913876200
jagarcia.confortel@ilunion.com
AVENIDA PIO XII 77 , 28016 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
ELBA MADRID ALCALA
****
913756800
madrid@hoteleselba.com
Alcala 476 , 28027 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
AC MARRIOTT OVIEDO FORUM
****
985965488
acforumoviedo@ac-hotels.com
PZA. DE LOS FERROVIARIOS, 1 , 33003 , OVIEDO , ESPAÑA
HOTEL SANTEMAR
****
942272900
hotelsantemar@h-santos.es
JOAQUIN COSTA, 28 , 39005 , SANTANDER , ESPAÑA
TRYP ZARAGOZA
****
976287950
tryp.zaragoza@melia.com
Avda. Francia s/n , 50003 , ZARAGOZA , ESPAÑA
ZENTRAL AVE ZARAGOZA
****
976287950
Avda. Francia s/n , 50003 , ZARAGOZA , ESPAÑA
NOVOTEL ST JOAN DESPI
****
934755800
H3289@accor.com
C/ de la TV3, 2 08970 Sant Joan Despi - Barcelona , 08970 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
SENATOR BARCELONA
****
932609900
grupos.senator@playasenator.com
CARDENAL REIG 11BIS , 08028 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
RAFAEL BADALONA
****
931847900
badalona@rafaelhoteles.com
AVENIDA DE NAVARRA, 6 -8 , 08911 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
AC HOTEL SOM BY MARRIOTT
****
934458200
acsom@ac-hotels.com
Arquitectura, 1-3 LHospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona 08908 , 08908 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
SB CIUTAT DE TARRAGONA
****
977250999
sales.ciutatdetarragona@sbhotels.es
Plaa de la Imperial Tarraco, 5 TARRAGONA , 43005 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
BB BCN VILADECANS
***
932993658
jorge.rubio@hotelbb.com;laura.casanovas@hotelbb.com
Avinguda Olof Palme, 24 next to Carrer de la Tecnologia , CP 08840 Viladecans, Barcelona , 08840 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
SERCOTEL SOROLLA
****
961868700
reservas@hotelsorollapalace.com
Avinguda Corts Valencianes, 58 , 46015 , VALENCIA , ESPAÑA
SERCOTEL ACTEON VALENCIA
****
963310707
reservas@hotelacteonvalencia.com
C/ Vicente Beltrán Grimal, 2, Valencia , 46023 , VALENCIA , ESPAÑA
CLARIDGE
****
915519400
nsacristan@hotelclaridge.com
PLAZA CONDE DE CASAL No 6 , 28007 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
MELIA AVENIDA AMERICA
****
914232400
melia.avenida.america@melia.com
Calle de Juan Ignacio Luca de Tena, 36 , 28027 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
ILUNION ATRIUM
****
913983870
RESERVASATRIUM@ILUNIONHOTELS.COM
C/ EMILIO VARGAS, 3 Y 5 , 28043 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
NOVOTEL MADRID CITY LAS VENTAS
****
917247600
Albacete, 1 esq. Avda. de Badajoz , 28027 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
OCA SANTO DOMINGO PLAZA
****
985207880
groupdesk@ocahotels.es
Boulevar de la Ronda Sur, s/n , 33008 , OVIEDO , ESPAÑA
EUROSTARS ZARAGOZA
****
976287260
reservas@eurostarszaragoza.com
Estación Delicias, Calle Miquel Roca i Junyent, 5 , 50011 , ZARAGOZA , ESPAÑA
HESPERIA SAN JUST DESVERN
****
934732517
reservas2@hesperia-santjust.com;
carrer frederic mompou 1 , 08960 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
HESPERIA ST JOAN
***
934773003
reservas@hesperia-santjoansuites.com
C/ Josep Trueta 2 08970 Sant Joan Despi Barcelona , 08970 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
FRONT AIR CONGRESS
****
936369480
reservas@hotelfrontaircongressbarcelona.com
C/Alberades,16 Sant Boi de Llobregat , 08830 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
CITY PARK SANT JUST
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934700410
r.santjust@hlghotels.com
Carretera reial, 132 , 08960 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
BARCELONA GOLF RESORT SPA
****
937756800
info@hotelbarcelonagolf.com
Carretera Martorell a Capellades, km 19.5 Sant Esteve Sesrovires , 08635 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
VENTURE SANT CUGAT
***
935890605
hotel@venturesantcugat.com
Carrer de Vic, 19, 08173 Sant Cugat del Vallès , 08173 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
EUROSTARS REY DON JAIME
****
963375030
eventos@hotelreydonjaimevalencia.com
Avenida Baleares, 2 , 46023 , VALENCIA , ESPAÑA
EUROSTARS ACTEON
****
963310707
C/ Vicente Beltrán Grimal, 2, Valencia, CP: 46023 , 46023 , VALENCIA , ESPAÑA
NOVOTEL CAMPO DE LAS NACIONES
****
917211818
H1636@accor.com
C/Amsterdam, n°3 Campo de las Naciones 28042 MADRID , 28042 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
SILKEN PUERTA MADRID
****
917438300
ventas.puertamadrid@hoteles-silken.com
Calle de Juan Rizi, 5, 28027 Madrid , 28027 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
WEARE CHAMARTIN
****
913344900
reservas@hotelchamartin.es
Calle de Agustn de Fox, s/n , 28036 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
IBIS STYLES MADRID CITY LAS VENTAS
****
917247600
Albacete, 1 esq. Avda. de Badajoz , 28027 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
EUROSTARS BOSTON
****
976599192
reservas@eurostarsboston.com
Avenida de las Torres, 28 , 50008 , ZARAGOZA , ESPAÑA
SALLES CIUTAT DEL PRAT
****
933788333
hotelcdp@salles.com
AVDA REMOLAR 46 , 08820 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
HOTEL PORTA FIRA
****
932973500
cci2portafira@h-santos.es; cci4.portafira@h-santos.es
PLAZA EUROPA 45, HOSPITALET DE LLOBREGAT , 08908 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
CAMPANILE BARBERA
***
937292928
barcelona.barbera@campanile.com
Sector Baricentro N-150 Km-6,7 , 08210 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
DERBY
****
933223215
emmac@derbyhotels.com
Loreto 21-25 , 08029 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
EXE BARCELONA GATE
****
931770070
reservas@exebarcelonagate.com
Maria Tarrida, 6-7 Sant Joan Despí, , 08970 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
BELERET
***
963640505
INFO@BELERET.COM
Carrer del Campament, 80, , 46035 , VALENCIA , ESPAÑA
EUROSTARS CENTRUM ALICANTE
****
965988008
reservas@eurostarscentrumalicante.com
Calle Pintor Lorenzo Casanova, 33, CP 03003 , 03003 , VALENCIA , ESPAÑA
