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Itinerary
Day 1: Madrid - Arrival.
Welcome to Madrid!
Welcome to EuropaMundo!!!.
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.
Upon arrival at the airport, we shall be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check the informative panels in the hotel reception area for the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travellers to receive information about the circuit.
Towards the end of the day, we provide transfers to the Egyptian Debod temple, Plaza de España and Gran Vía, a vibrant district where you can dine at your preferred restaurant, Indian, Chinese, Spanish and Middle Eastern are some of the options.
Day 2: Madrid.
Highlights: Guided tour and stroll through Retiro Park. Visit to Las Ventas Bullring (admission included) and transfer to Plaza del Oriente.
The day starts about 08.30 hrs with a comprehensive tour through the centre of Madrid including Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de Colón and Plaza Mayor.
Visit to Retiro Park, an oasis in the city centre, where we will see the lake and the Glass Palace. Admission to Las Ventas Bullring included. This is one of the most famous bullrings in the world where we will learn about the tradition of “corridas” in the Bullfighting Museum.
Enjoy the rest of the afternoon.
At sunset we provide a transfer to Plaza de Oriente, opposite the Royal Palace, an elegant and bustling area with many restaurants serving different exquisite cuisines (Indian, Middle Eastern, Muslim, Spanish, International) in which to enjoy a pleasant dinner. Return to hotel.
Day 3: Madrid- Caceres- Evora- Lisbon.-
Distance covered: 650 km.
Scenery: Large farm lands in Extremadura. Powerfully walled villages in
Portugal. Entry in Lisbon over the very beautiful hanging bridge over the River
Tagus.
Note: The time changes as we go into Portugal, and you will have to
put your clocks back by one hour (when it is 12 o’clock in Spain, in Portugal
it is 11 o’clock).
07.45 hrs. - Madrid - Departure -. (the time may change slightly
depending on the hotels). We travel through Castile and Extremadura.
12:15 hrs. - Cáceres - Arrival -. The historic centre of the
city is an impressive open-air museum, which maintains intact the physiognomy
of a Mediaeval-Renaissance city. You can see its busy Plaza Mayor and go into
its walls. Time for a stroll and lunch.
15:15 hrs. - Caceres - Departure -. Pretty large farmland scenery. Crossing
into Portugal. We into the region of Alentejo.
16.30 hrs (Portuguese time)- Évora. - Arrival -. The capital
of Alentejo, one of the most ancient cities in Portugal which has been declared
UNESCO World Heritage. We will include tickets to the
impressive Chapel of bones, built with 5,000 skeletons! After
this, you will have time to stroll in the historic centre with its wide
streets, its cathedral, its ancient churches and its southern Portuguese
flavour.
18.30 hrs. - Évora. - Departure -.
20.00 hrs. - Lisbon – Arrival -.
Day 4: Lisbon.-
Highlights- Comprehensive tour of Lisbon. Night transfer to Restauradores Square.
09:00h.- Start of our tour with a local guide. We visit traditional neighborhoods, which take in the Belem district, which is the birthplace of the great Portuguese navigators who sailed the oceans in the fifteen century. We shall look round the Monument to the Discoveries, Belem Tower and to the beautiful Jeronimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The afternoon is free so that you can explore this great city independently.
18:00h.-At the end of the afternoon, we include transportation to Restauradores Square , full of atmosphere with its bars and cafes from where you can take the "Elevador da Gloria" (not included) that brings you to the Upper district and its viewpoint of San Pedro with beautiful views over Lisbon and the Bairro Alto.
Return to hotel.
Day 5: Lisbon- Fatima- Porto.-
Total distance covered: 320 km.
Countryside: Pleasant green scenery, hills, historic cities.
07:30 hrs - Lisbon - Departure.
09:15 hrs - Fatima -Arrival. Time to visit the Sanctuary.
11.00 hrs - Fatima - Departure.
13:30 hrs - Oporto. - Arrival. Time for lunch. In the afternoon, we will make a tour of the city of approximately two hours with a local guide: the river Duero, its historic centre declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Iron Bridge. At the end of the tour, we will also visit one of its centenary wineries where the famous "Vino de Oporto” is made. Free time.
Day 6: Porto- Bom Jesus Sanctuary- Cambados- Santiago de Compostela.-
Total distance covered: 270 km.
Countryside: Beautiful green countryside and views over the Rías Bajas.
NB: Remember that we will be taking a boat trip. Have you got warm clothing for the crossing?
08.00hrs.- Oporto -departure.
09.00 hrs.- in the city of Braga is the sanctuary of Bom Jesus; we include a trip on the oldest funicular in the world... Moved only with water, after a visit to the sanctuary, we suggest walking down the beautiful staircase admiring the views and the sanctuary gardens.
10:15 hrs Bom Jesus -departure. We go into to Galicia, with views over the Galician estuaries. We will see the Ría de Arosa.
13.00 hrs (12.00 hrs in Portugal) - Cambados - Arrival. A historic maritime town. We include a glass bottomed boat trip along the Ría de Arosa estuary. We will be told how mussels are grown. On the boat, we include wine tasting and mussels. Time afterwards to stroll in Cambados and have lunch.
16.00 hrs -Cambados. - Departure.
16.45 hrs -Santiago de Compostela. - Arrival. We include a panoramic tour of the city with a local guide. They will tell us how St James brought pilgrims over the centuries, we will stroll through the mediaeval streets in the centre and admire the cathedral.
NB: On some dates (particularly on the festivity of Santiago, or St James) our groups may be accommodated in a town near Santiago.
Day 7: Santiago de Compostela- Lugo- O Cebreiro- Leon- Oviedo.-
Total distance covered: 475 km.
Countryside: Attractive green scenery, villages. Spectacular mountain scenery crossing the Cordillera Cantábrica mountain range.
08.00 hrs. - Santiago -departure. Following the ancient way of St James amidst picturesque scenery, we travel to Lugo.
09:30 hrs.- Lugo - Free time, you can stroll around its walls built more than 2000 years ago by the Romans, declared UNESCO World Heritage.
11.00 hrs.- Lugo -departure. We travel to Castile, and on our way we make a stop at O Cebreiro, a small Galician stone village that shows us this region’s traditional way of life.
14:15 hrs. -Leon. - Time for lunch and stroll in this historic Leonese capital which stands on the Way of St James. Its Gothic cathedral stands out with magnificent stained glass windows.
16:45 hrs -Leon. - Departure.
18:30 hrs -Oviedo - Arrival. We include (sometimes on the following morning) a one and a half hour tour of the city with a local guide. We will see the ninth century cathedral, the Calatrava Palace, the Campoamor Theatre, and the Calle de la Rua. Night in the capital of the Principality of Asturias. A city with a great atmosphere. As an option, the atmosphere can be enjoyed in a typical Asturian cider house.
Day 8: 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 9: 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, 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 10: 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 11: 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 12:
After breakfast, end of our services.
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: MADRID, LISBON, PORTO, SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, OVIEDO, SANTANDER, BILBAO, SARAGOSSA, Poblet, BARCELONA
- Boat: Wine and mussel tasting in a boat trip in Cambados
- Evening transfer: Debod Temple and Plaza de España and Plaza de Oriente in Madrid, Restauradores Square in Lisbon , Ramblas and Plaza de Catalunya in Barcelona
- Ticket admission: Las Ventas bullring in Madrid, Chapel of Bones in Evora , Old cellars in Porto , National Museum of Altamira caves in Santillana , Wime museum in Briones , Poblet Monastery , Poble Espanyol in Barcelona
- Train: Wime museum in Briones, Montserrat
- Funicular: to Bom Jesus Sanctuary in Braga
- 1 Dinner Included in: SARAGOSSA
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Planned Hotels
SPAIN
CLARIDGE
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915519400
nsacristan@hotelclaridge.com
PLAZA CONDE DE CASAL No 6 , 28007 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
NOVOTEL MADRID CITY LAS VENTAS
****
917247600
H0843-fo1@accor.com
Albacete, 1 esq. Avda. de Badajoz , 28027 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
NH VENTAS
****
913610288
nhventas@nh-hotels.com
Biarritz, 2 CP 28028 MADRID , 28028 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
MELIA AVENIDA AMERICA
****
914232400
melia.avenida.america@melia.com
Calle de Juan Ignacio Luca de Tena, 36 , 28027 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
TRYP SANTIAGO
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981534949
reservas@trypsantiago.com
C/ Restollal 24 , 15702 , SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA , 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 CP 39005 SANTANDER , 39005 , SANTANDER , ESPAÑA
EUROSTARS BOSTON
****
976599192
reservas@eurostarsboston.com
Avenida de las Torres, 28 , 50008 , ZARAGOZA , ESPAÑA
NOVOTEL ST JOAN DESPI
****
934755800
H3289@accor.com
C/ de la TV3, 2 CP 08970 Sant Joan Despi - Barcelona , 08970 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
CATALONIA BARCELONA 505
****
932128012
barcelona505@cataloniahotels.com
Muntaner, 505, CP 08/022 BARCELONA , 08022 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
ELBA MADRID ALCALA
****
913756800
madrid.jeferecepcion@hoteleselba.com
Alcala 476 CP 28027 , 28027 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
ILUNION ALCALA NORTE
****
917548400
RESERVASALCALA@ILUNIONHOTELS.COM
SAN ROMUALDO Nº30 CP 28037 MADRID , 28037 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
SILKEN PUERTA MADRID
****
917438300
Calle de Juan Rizi, 5, 28027 Madrid , 28027 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
OCA PUERTA DEL CAMINO
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981569405
hotel@puertadelcamino.com
Miguel Ferro Caaveiro, s/n, San Lazaro, , 15707 , SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA , ESPAÑA
OCA SANTO DOMINGO PLAZA
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985207880
groupdesk@ocahotels.es
Boulevar de la Ronda Sur, s/n , 33008 , OVIEDO , ESPAÑA
CATALONIA PARK PUTXET
****
932125158
putxet.reservas@hoteles-catalonia.es
Carrer del Putget, 68, 74, CP 08023 Barelona , 08023 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
CATALONIA ATENAS
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932322011
atenas@hotels-catalonia.es
AVDA.MERIDIANA, 151 CP 08026 BARCELONA , 08026 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
PRAGA
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914690600
frontpraga@h-santos.es
Antonio Lopez 65 CP 28019 MADRID , 28019 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
IBIS STYLES MADRID CITY LAS VENTAS
****
917247600
H0843-fo1@accor.com
Albacete, 1 esq. Avda. de Badajoz , 28027 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
WEARE CHAMARTIN
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913344900
reservas.chamartin@weare-hotels.com
Calle Agustin de Fox, s/n ESTACION DE CHAMARTIN CP 28036 MADRID , 28036 , MADRID , ESPAÑA
ACTA VORAPORT
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935955560
recepcion.voraport@actahotels.com
Ramón Turró, 169-B 08005 - Barcelona España , 08005 , BARCELONA , ESPAÑA
PORTUGAL
ROMA LISBOA
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217932244
info@hotelroma.pt
Avenida de Roma 33, 1749-074 Lisboa, Portugal , 1749-074 , LISBOA , PORTUGAL
HOTEL VIP GRAND LISBOA HOTEL SPA
*****
210435000
AV. 5 DE OUTUBRO 197 , 1050-054 , LISBOA , PORTUGAL
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS PLAZA SALDANHA
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211515900
gmlisbonsaldanha@newpalm.pt
Avenida Joao Crisosomo, 40-42 , Lisbon, 1050-162 , 1050-162 , LISBOA , PORTUGAL
CROWNE PLAZA PORTO
*****
226072500
opocp.info@ihg.com
Av. da Boavista 1466 CP 4100-114 Oporto , 4100-114 , OPORTO , PORTUGAL
AC MARRIOTT PORTO
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225072650
acporto@ac-hotels.com
RUA JAIME BRASIL, 40 , 4350-005 , OPORTO , PORTUGAL
VIP EXECUTIVE ZURIQUE
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217814000
hotelzurique@viphotels.com
R. Ivone Silva 18 , 1050-124 , LISBOA , PORTUGAL
VIP ARTS
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210020400
fdesk.arts@viphotels.com;vendas.arts@viphotels.com
avenida dom joao 2 , 1998-028 , LISBOA , PORTUGAL
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS PORTO EXPONOR
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229995400
hieportoexponor@newpalm.pt
Av. Dr. Antonio Macedo 163, Lea da Palmeira , 4450-617 , OPORTO , PORTUGAL
VILA GALE OPERA
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213605400
opera@vilagale.pt
travessa do conde da ponte , 1300-141 , LISBOA , PORTUGAL
VIP EXECUTIVE ENTRECAMPOS HOTEL CONFERENCE
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210043000
hotelentrecampos@viphotels.com
AV 5 DE OCTUBRO 295 , 1600-035 , LISBOA , PORTUGAL
HOLIDAY INN PORTO GAIA
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223747500
info@hiportogaia.com
RUA DIOGO MACEDO, 220, Villa Nova de Gaia , 4400 , OPORTO , PORTUGAL
