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The Magic of Andalusia Malaga - - Cordoba - on AVE train 8 days / 7 nights

The tour includes Tour starting from Malaga

4 Private transfers, Malaga airport - hotel - Malaga airport. 4 Overnight Accomodation with Buffet Breakfast, 2 nights in Malaga, 2 in Granada, 1 in Cordoba and 2 in Seville 4 Sightseeing Hop on & Hop off tour (24 hours) in Malaga & Seville. 4 Audio Guide System in Granada with entrance tickets for Alhambra & Generalife Gardens. 4 AVE/Altaria/AVANT high speed train tickets (tourist class): Granada - Cordoba - Seville - Malaga. 4 Private transfer by road from Malaga to Granada. SPAIN

Introducing the tour 1 Cordoba Starting from Malaga you will discover the historic lands of Al Andalus, ruled by Muslims from the beginning of the caliphate of 2 Seville 2 Córdoba in 711 until the fall of Granada in 1492. One way to discover the culture of Andalusia is by exploring the sites which have 2 Granada been declared UNESCO World Heritage, in Granada, the Alhambra palace, the Generalife gardens and the Albaicín neighbourhood; Malaga in Cordoba, its historic centre with the great Mosque; and in Seville, the cathedral, the Alcazar Palaces and the Indies Archive.

Day 1 | Origin - Malaga dings and gardens with leafy tree-lined arranged around the Mosque-Cathe- built on the site of a 9th-century Arab Upon arrival to Malaga Airport you will walkways providing pleasant shade and dral. Overnight in Cordoba. fortress. Overnight in Seville. be welcomed by our driver and then coolness. It was the largest political transfer to hotel. Check-in and rest of and aristocratic centre of the Moslem Day 5| Cordoba - Seville Day 7| Seville - Malaga the day free to explore the capital of West. The Palace premises comprise (by AVE high Speed train) Buffet Breakfast Check out from your Costa del Sol. Birthplace of Picasso, courtyards and fountains, as well as, Buffet Breakfast Cordoba has one of the hotel. Departure from Seville to Malaga the vibrant city of Malaga is blessed the Nasrid buildings that served as li- largest old city centers in Europe which by AVANT high speed train. Option: with sunshine and fantastic quality of ving quarters for the monarchs. The was declared World Heritage Site by Transfers in both cities from railway sta- life, providing lively nightlife, courtyard of the Lions with its foun- UNESCO. Option: Join a walking guided tion to hotel. A modern, yet historic city, and exceptional seafood restaurants tains is one of the most beautiful in tour visiting the Mosque - Cathedral of Malaga has an air of Mediterranean port alongside wide boulevards, palm trees the complex. The Generalife gardens Cordoba and strolling around the old city including a charming historic center with and beautiful beaches. Overnight in reflect the old layout of an Arab villa, to discover its streets and the famous old Gothic catedral surrounded by traditio- Malaga. with their arrangement of patios and houses “Patios” (courtyards). In the after- nal buildings, narrow pedestrian streets viewing points. You can also explore noon departure by AVE high speed train and the best tapas bars. In Malaga, the Day 2 | Malaga - Granada the Albayzin neighborhood, with its to Seville. Option: Transfers in both cities figure of Picasso is everywhere. In addi- Buffet Breakfast You will have free time deep Arabic flavor with narrow steep from railway station to hotel. Check in at tion to the painter’s House-, the to continue exploring this wonderful streets. Overnight in Granada. your hotel, then time to stroll around best example is the Picasso Museum, city. Check-out from your hotel and the city who’s cathedral stands on the founded in 2003, it was an answer to a private transfer by road from Malaga Day 4 | Granada - Cordoba site of the Great Mosque of the 12th wish of the artist himself that his work be to Granada. Arrival to hotel and Check (by Altaria train) century but today, the only part which represented in the city of his birth and it in. Rest of the day free to discover Gra- Buffet Breakfast Departure by train from remains of this structure is the minaret, features more than 200 works covering nada, a city with an unmistakable Arab Granada to Cordoba. Option: Transfers also known as the Giralda due to the the different styles, materials and tech- essence. The gastronomy, craftwork in both cities from railway station to hotel. weather vane added to the top in the niques used by the great artist. Another and urban planning are influenced by Arrival and check in at hotel. Then free 16th century. Overnight in Seville. visit not to be missed is to the Carmen its glorious past. Fountains, viewpoints time to explore this immensely historical Thyssen Museum, the cathedral, a fine and “Cármenes”, houses surrounded city, the ancient capital of the Umayyad Day 6 | Seville example of an Andalusian Renaissance by typical gardens of Granada, create Caliphate which has a unique wealth of Buffet Breakfast In the morning you will church; the Alcazaba, a 10th-century unforgettable corners in the city. Over- monuments. Its historic centre has the be able to discover the city with the Si- Arab palace-fortress with caliphal hor- night in Granada. UNESCO World Heritage designation, ghtseeing Hop on-Hop off tour. During seshoe , courtyards and fountains and this is not only on account of the the 16th and 17th century Seville’s port and the Roman Theatre. Of course the Day 3 | Granada (The Splendor of Great Mosque. Such splendor is palpa- was one of the most important in Spain. famous Costa del Sol, with its beaches, the Nasrid Kingdom) ble in the intelligentsia of this center of The Gothic cathedral stands in the char- as well as, beautifull landscapes and pic- Buffet Breakfast In the morning enjoy wisdom and knowledge that has given ming Santa Cruz neighbourhood, built torisque villages are not far from the city a visit to the magnificent Alhambra and birth to important great men such as on the Great Mosque of Seville. Some of center. Overnight in Malaga. the Generalife Gardens. Also you will Seneca, Averroes and Maimonides. Wal- the Arab elements still remain, the old have at your disposal an Audio-Guide king through the streets of Cordoba is minaret, which is the famous Giralda, Day 8 | Malaga - Origin Visit System with 4 different routes to like going from one historical period to and the Orange tree Courtyard. Next to Buffet Breakfast Check out at the hotel. move freely around Granada. The Al- another discovering charming streets, the cathedral you can find the imposing Private transfer to Malaga airport and hambra is a beautiful complex of buil- squares and whitewashed courtyards Reales Alcazares Palace, which was also end of our services. 2 Arabic Inscriptions (Alhambra)

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Splendor of Moslem Spain - Granada - Cordoba - Seville on AVE train 9 days / 8 nights

The tour includes

4 Private transfers, Madrid airport - hotel - Madrid airport. 4 Overnight Accomodation with Buffet Breakfast, 3 nights in Madrid, 2 in Granada, 1 in Cordoba and 2 in Seville. 4 Sightseeing Hop on & Hop off tour (24 hours) in Madrid & Seville. SPAIN 4 Audio Guide System in Granada with entrance tickets for Alhambra & Generalife Gardens. 4 AVE/Altaria high speed train tickets (tourist class): Madrid - Granada - Cordoba - Seville - Madrid. 3 Madrid

Cordoba Introducing the tour 1 With this combined tour you can discover the historic lands of Al Andalus, ruled by Muslims from the beginning of the caliphate 2 Seville 2 of Córdoba in 711 until the fall of Granada in 1492, reaching its maximum expansion in the tenth century, when it covered three Granada quarters of the . The Moslem Kingdom of Granada may have fallen in 1492, but a wealth of ruins and landmarks remains today, offering visitors wonders from the eight centuries of Arab presence, in cities such as Granada, Seville and Cordoba.

Day 1 | Origin - Madrid capital of the Nasrid Kingdom of Gra- Transfers from railway station to hotel in as the Giralda due to the weather vane Upon arrival to Madrid Airport you will nada. Overnight in Granada. both cities. Arrival and check in at hotel. added to the top in the 16th century. be welcomed by our driver and then Then free time to explore this immen- Overnight in Seville. transfer to the hotel. Check-in and rest Day 4 | Granada (The Splendor of sely historical city, the ancient capital of the day free to explore Madrid, the the Nasrid Kingdom) of the Umayyad Caliphate which has a Day 7 | Seville capital of Spain. The Puerta del Sol Buffet Breakfast In the morning enjoy a unique wealth of monuments. Its his- Buffet Breakfast In the morning you will square, the very center of the city, is su- visit to the magnificent Alhambra and the toric centre has the UNESCO World He- be able to discover the city on your own rrounded by an extensive area of shops Generalife Gardens. Also you will have ritage designation, and this is not only pace with the Sightseeing Hop on-Hop and businesses, and the “Paseo del at your disposal an Audio-Guide Visit on account of the Great Mosque. Such off tour. The streets and squares of the Arte” Art route derives its name from System with 4 different routes to move splendor is palpable in the intelligentsia city of Seville, the capital of Andalusian world class museums, palaces and gar- freely around Granada. The Alhambra is of this center of wisdom and knowledge Region are lively and busy. Overnight dens, not far from the area. Overnight a beautiful complex of buildings and gar- that has given birth to important great in Seville. in Madrid. dens with leafy tree-lined walkways provi- men such as Seneca, Averroes and Mai- ding pleasant shade and coolness. It was monides. Walking through the streets of Day 8 | Seville - Madrid Day 2 | Madrid the largest political and aristocratic centre Cordoba is like going from one historical (by AVE high speed train) Buffet Breakfast Today you will have of the Moslem West. The Palace premises period to another discovering charming Buffet Breakfast Check out at your the opportunity to experience the city comprise courtyards and fountains, as streets, squares and whitewashed cour- hotel. Departure from Seville to Madrid on your own with the sightseeing Hop well as, the Nasrid buildings that served tyards arranged around the Mosque-Ca- by AVE high speed train. Option: Trans- on-Hop off tour. Near the Plaza Mayor as living quarters for the monarchs. The thedral. Overnight in Cordoba. fers in both cities from railway station to is the area known as the “old aristo- oldest building is the Alcazaba citadel. hotel. Arrival to Madrid & Check in at cratic center” where the jewel in the One of the most important structures is Day 6 | Cordoba - Seville the hotel. You can discover the remains crown is the Royal Palace, an imposing the La Vela tower, which offers one of (by AVE high speed train) of the old Arab wall, to small Gothic building dating from the 17th century the loveliest views of the Alhambra. The Buffet Breakfast Cordoba has one of churches and early Renaissance works, featuring a mixture of Baroque and courtyard of the Lions with its fountains the largest old city centers in Europe Madrid boasts a multitude of rich and classicist styles. Besides it, is the ele- is one of the most beautiful in the com- which was declared World Heritage varied works of art. Madrid comes gant Plaza de Oriente, the Teatro Real plex. The Generalife gardens were partia- Site by UNESCO. Option: Join a walking from the Arabic word Magerit (“mother Opera house, and the Almudena cathe- lly constructed as far back as 1319, and guided tour visiting the Mosque - Cathe- of waters”), which was the name that dral. Overnight in Madrid. reflect the old layout of an Arab villa, with dral of Cordoba and strolling around the was given to the fortress built by Mu- their arrangement of patios and viewing old city to discover its streets and the fa- hammed I (823-886). Although the city Day 3 | Madrid - Granada points. You can also explore the Albayzin mous old houses “Patios” (courtyards). In grew under the Arabs for two hundred (by Altaria high speed train) neighborhood, with its deep Arabic flavor the afternoon departure by AVE train years, the only remains still standing Buffet Breakfast You will have free with narrow steep streets that are home from Cordoba to Seville. Option: Trans- from that period are the wall and a few time to continue exploring the city or to“Carmenes” (houses with courtyard). fers from railway station to hotel in both towers, which were turned into chur- for shopping. Check-out from hotel Overnight in Granada. cities. Check in at hotel in Seville, then ches bell towers. Overnight in Madrid. and departure by Alltaria high speed time to stroll around the city who’s ca- train from Madrid to Granada. Option: Day 5 | Granada - Cordoba thedral stands on the site of the Great Day 9 | Madrid - Origin Transfers in both cities from railway sta- (by Altaria high speed train) Mosque of the 12th century but today, Buffet Breakfast Check out at the hotel. tion to hotel. Arrival and Check in. Rest Buffet Breakfast Departure by train the only part which remains of this Private transfer to Madrid airport and of the day free to discover the former from Granada to Cordoba. Option: structure is the minaret, also known end of our services. 3 Beach (Greater )

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Wonders of Northern Spain (Basque Country & ) Bilbao - Basque Coast - San Sebastián - Vitoria - Rioja Alavesa 6 days / 5 nights

The tour includes Arrival to Bilbao: Thursdays 4 Private transfers, /railway station - hotel - Bilbao Airport/railway station. 4 Overnight accommodation with Buffet Breakfast, 5 nights in Bilbao at the chosen hotel category or similar. 5 4 Day trips on Regular basis: from Bilbao around the Basque country & La Rioja Alavesa as per program. Bilbao

Introducing the tour SPAIN With this exciting tour you will discover Spain’s green Basque Country, including locations in southern France and the wine region of Rioja Alavesa. Starting from Bilbao, with its famous Guggenheim Museum you will visit the idilic green basque coast including the elegant city of San Sebastian, as well as, Biarritz and Hendaya in France. Then you will discover Vitoria, the Basque country capital, and the monumental medieval village of Laguardia with magnificent wineries. You will enjoy wine tasting and tour of traditional wine cellars. At Elciego, the amazing architectural work of at Marques de Riscal Wine Cellar is waiting at the end.

Day 1 | Origin - Bilbao (Thursdays) pintxos in one of the many taverns or noon, return to hotel and free time to Day 5 | Bilbao - Vitoria - Rioja Upon arrival to Bilbao Airport our driver cafés lining the streets. Option: Pint- stroll around the city on your own pace. Alavesa (Labastida - will greet you and then transfer to the xos Route as lunch or dinner including: 8 Overnight in Bilbao. Laguardia) - Bilbao (Monday) hotel. Check-in and rest of the day free pintxos and 4 drinks per person to enjoy Buffet Breakfast Departure to Vitoria, to explore Bilbao. The city is situated in various establishments. Overnight in Day 4 | Bilbao - San Sebastian - the capital of the Basque Country. Upon in an area surrounded by fertile lands- Bilbao. Biarritz (France) - St. Jean de arrival you start a sightseeing tour of cape with forests, mountains, beaches la Luz - Hendaya (France) - the city including a walking tour through and steep coasts. Overnight in Bilbao. Day 3 | Bilbao - Basque Coast Hondarribia (Spain) - Bilbao the medieval center. Vitoria features the (Urdaibai Reserve - - (Sunday) best preserved medieval quarter in the Day 2 | Bilbao (Friday) Gernika) (Saturday) Buffet Breakfast Following the highway Basque Country where it is possible to Buffet Breakfast Today you will have Buffet Breakfast In the morning start which leads to the Spanish- french find charming little corners as well as the opportunity to explore the city a guided tour to the beautiful Basque border, you reach the beautiful city of gardens, which make the city a remar- on your own pace. Bilbao is a classic Coast. First skirting the of Biarritz (France) where you will enjoy a kable green space, where medieval European city in every respect. A de- the river, leaving on the other side the panoramic city tour and a walk through streets harmoniously intermingle with lightful riverside stroll will take you to industrial towns of , the residential area of the lighthouse Renaissance palaces and Neoclassical the Old Quarter where exquisite histo- and . Once in Getxo, you and the Virgin in the rock. Later you churches. The nerve centre of the city ric buildings house innovative shops, reach the famous Hanging Bridge, will visit the beautiful fishing town of is Plaza de la Virgen Blanca (the White traditional Basque restaurants and where you will make a short stop. In St. Jean de-Luz for a walking tour of the Virgen Square). It is also the site of the cosy bars. Bilbao is a friendly, open your route you pass by the imposing traditional fishing port Area. Continue church of San Miguel, which houses the city where visitors are welcomed and Castle of Butron with its 45 meters high along the coast to Hendaya (France), a image of the White Virgin, the city’s pa- made to feel at home. The Guggen- and . From here you follow the small town located opposite to Honda- tron saint. Later on, you follow the route heim Museum is a spectacular building coastal area to reach Gaztelugatze, a rribia (Spain). Arrival to Hendaya and to the wine región of Rioja Alavesa, designed by Frank Gehry covered in ti- beautiful chapel hold on a rock and board a small boat to cross the bay. through Labastida and up to Laguar- tanium panels and has its own impor- surrounded by sea. You will continue Once in Hondarribia free time for lunch dia. Walking tour of this monumental tant collection. Option: Entrance ticket along the coast with magnificent views (not included) at the Marina area with medieval village with ancient walls and for with up to the typical fishing village of Ber- its popular atmosphere including typi- magnificent wineries. Wine Tasting at Audio-Guide. The Fine Arts Museum is meo, where you stop for a short visit. cal flowery balconies and their rides full a traditional cave and tour of a typical one of the best in Spain and has a com- Later, you past and enjoy of bars and restaurants. In the after- wine cellar (wine tasting included). Free plete art gallery with three collections: the beauty and the breathtaking views noon proceed to San Sebastian. Arrival time for lunch (not included). Continue old art, contemporary art and Basque of the Uraibai Biosphere Reserve. and a sightseeing visit including the as- to Elciego where you can discover the art. Gastronomy is an art in Bilbao. Then you follow the path to reach the cent of Mount Igeldo, to end with a wal- magnificent architectural work of Frank The city is home to prestigious restau- famous town of Gernika and visit the king tour to the old part of the city with Gehry at Marques de Riscal Wine Ce-llar. rants which offer dishes ranging from Casa de Juntas and the famous tree. Re- its typical buildings such as the Church Return back to your hotel and free time. traditional cuisine to the most avant- turn to hotel in Bilbao and free time for of the Virgen del Coro, Town Hall, Old Overnight in Bilbao. garde culinary creations as well as the lunch (not included). Afternoon walking Port, Aquarium, etc. Free time to enjoy famous pintxos (typical appetisers). If tour of Bilbao including its Old Quarter. the Bay and its magnificent views, or Day 6 | Bilbao - Origin (Tuesday) you go on for shopping in Bilbao you You will visit the Plaza Nueva, Santiago enjoy one of its typical Pintxos famous Buffet Breakfast Check out at the hotel. can discover the architectural heritage Cathedral, the Church of San Antón and bars. Back to your hotel in Bilbao. Over- Private transfer to Bilbao airport for your of the city whilst you enjoy the popular the famous Ribera Market. In the after- night in Bilbao. return flight and end of our services. 4 Royal Palace (Aranjuez)

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Jewels of Castilian Cities (Madrid & Surroundings) Madrid - El Escorial - Toledo - Aranjuez - Avila - 6 days / 5 nights

The tour includes

4 Private transfers, Madrid Airport - hotel - Madrid Airport. 4 Overnight accommodation with Buffet Breakfast, 5 nights in Madrid at the chosen hotel or similar. 4 Sightseeing Hop on Hop off tour (24 hours) in Madrid. 4 Regular visits: HD El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen; FD Avila & Segovia (Lunch not included); HD Toledo SPAIN (Option: FD Toledo + Aranjuez only from April to October). 4 Important: The order of visits published herewith may be changed depending on operation days. 5

Madrid Introducing the tour Based in Madrid, the Spanish capital, with its Royal Palace, museums and attractions you will be able to discover uncountable sites and small monumental cities, most of them are designed as World Heritage by Unesco. You will visit the imposing Royal Monastery of El Escorial, considered the eighth world wonder for a long period of time. Next you will visit Toledo, the imperial capital and Aranjuez set, in an idyllic landscape on the Tagus River. At the end, the walls of Avila and Segovia’s cathedral and fortresses will be waiting for you.

Day 1 | Origin - Madrid old aristocratic center where the jewel in reserve of Madrid mountain range. Back for rivers) which exhibits the boats used by Upon arrival to Madrid Airport our dri- the crown is the Royal Palace, an impo- to Madrid and free afternoon. Overnight the royal family to navigate the Tagus river. ver will greet you and then transfer to sing building dating from the 17th cen- in Madrid. Overnight in Madrid. the hotel. Check-in and rest of the day tury featuring a mixture of Baroque and free to explore the commonly called classicist styles. Just in front of it is the Day 4 | Madrid (Toledo - Aranjuez) Day 5 | Madrid (Avila - Segovia) “Villa y Corte”. Madrid, capital of Spain, Plaza de Oriente square, the Teatro Real Buffet Breakfast Departure to the impe- Buffet Breakfast Departure to Ávila, is a cosmopolitan city that combines Opera house, and the cathedral of La rial city-museum of Toledo designed as which conserves the most ancient and modern infrastructure with its status Almudena. Nearby there is also a temp- World Heritage City by UNESCO. Called complete fortified complex from the as an economic, financial and adminis- ting array of shops and businesses fea- “city of the three cultures”, since Chris- XI century. Its the symbol of the city, trative center with immense cultural turing both traditional establishments tians, Muslims and Jews lived together. being one of the best preserved walled and artistic heritage. The city has more and leading stores offering top brands Its genuine Spanish buildings include al- towns in Europe. Its perimeter is two than 60 museums covering all human and international labels. Madrid’s lively most all the periods in the history (Arab, kilometres and a half, with about 2,500 knowledge. The Puerta del Sol square, nightlife is another key attraction of Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance and Baro- battlements, 100 towers, 6 doors and 3 the very center of the city, is surrounded Spain’s capital, due to its variety and the que style). Here lived the great painter El secondary entrances. It surrounds the by an extensive area of shops and busi- exciting atmosphere to be found in its Greco in the XVI century. You will enjoy whole old city, which houses great part ness, and the “Paseo del Arte” art route bars, pubs, clubs and flamenco halls. an outside view of the Cathedral, visit the of its monumental treasures including a derives its name from the world class Overnight in Madrid. Church of St. Tomé with “El Entierro del large number of Romanesque style chur- museums, palaces and gardens of the señor de Orgaz”, masterpiece of ches, gothic palaces and a cathedral. area. Overnight in Madrid. Day 3 | Madrid (El Escorial) painter; the synagogue of Sta. María la The Los Leales Gate, one of the main Buffet Breakfast In the morning depar- Blanca; the Museum of Victorio Macho entrances to the , leads strai- Day 2 | Madrid ture to El Escorial, designed as World and the monastery of San Juan de los ght to the cathedral, which looks like a Buffet Breakfast Today you will have Heritage site by UNESCO, a symbol of Reyes. You will also discover the famous fortress and was built between the 12th the opportunity to experience the city the Spanish Empire. It is also a mauso- old techniques of Damasquinado and and 14th centuries. Then head to Sego- on your own with the Hop on-Hop off leum for King Charles V and it houses the enjoy a panoramic sightseeing of To- via where the roman empire left in the sightseeing tour. The Barrio de Madrid Pantheon of Spanish Monarchy. Due to ledo. Option (from April to Octobre): famous Aqueduct, which is 16 km long. de los Austrias (Madrid of the Austrians the symmetry and perfect balance of the Continue to Aranjuez, a Royal Site of the It was residence of some of the kings of or the Habsburgs neighborhood), is a construction, according to the humanist Spanish Crown, located on the banks of the Castile and preserves one of the most name used for the old centre of Madrid, Renaissance style, it was considered the River Tagus, known for its Royal Palace, its important medieval group of buildings built during the reign of the Habsburg eighth world wonder for a long period of numerous gardens and have served as ins- in Spain. The cathedral, considered “the Dynasty. The area is located south of the time. The visit includes the Habsburgs Pa- piration to the composer Joaquin Rodrigo Lady of the Cathedrals” due to its ele- Calle Mayor, in between the Metro sta- lace, the Kings and Princes Pantheon, the to compose the Concerto de Aranjuez. The gance, was began in the 16th century tions Sol and Opera. Madrid first became Chapter Houses, the Architecture Room, UNESCO has declared Aranjuez Cultural during the late Gothic period, and the the capital in the 16th century, a period the Weapons Room, the Library and the Landscape a World Heritage Site. The visit impressive Alcazar. Overnight in Madrid. in which Spain experienced its Golden Basilica. Continue to the nearby ( 9 km) includes the Royal Palace, with its diffe- Age. Its typical architectural style ranges Basilica of Valley of the Fallen, a monu- rent decorative styles such as the Day 6 | Madrid - Origin from the late Renaissance through the ment carved into the mountain (1940 - Porcelain Chamber, the throne Room of Buffet Breakfast Check out at the hotel. early Baroque. Near the plaza Mayor 1959) at 1350 metres of altitude, where Elizabeth II, Prince’s Gardens, the Parterre Private transfer to Madrid airport for (1620), being one of the most popular an impressive 150 metres high cross and the island Museum of Royal Feluccas your return flight and end of our ser- sites in Spain, is the area known as the places itself over the magnificent nature (a type of long and narrow light boats used vices. 5 Marques de Riscal (Elciego)

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Monasteries & Wineries of La Rioja Madrid - Logroño - Monasteries Route - Rioja Alavesa - Rioja Alta 7 days / 6 nights

The tour includes

4 Private transfers, Madrid airport - hotel - Madrid airport. 4 Overnight accommodation with Buffet Breakfast, 2 nights in Madrid and 4 nights in Logroño. 4 high speed train tickets (tourist class): Madrid-Logroño-Madrid. Logroño 4 4 Private visits: As per program.

2 Introducing the tour Madrid SPAIN This 5 senses experience tour takes you to the famous La Rioja Wine Region. Based in a good hotel of Logroño you will have new experiences everyday. Also you will discover imposing historic monasteries, charming cities and wineries, travelling through narrow roads, flanked at all times by a captivating landscape of vineyards, small villages exclusively dedicated to grapes growing and wine making. You will experience the whole process of making Rioja wine from planting the vine until the labelling of the bottle.

Day 1 | Origin - Madrid la Cogolla is also due to its status as the Museum of Wine Culture of the Vivanco planting the vine until the labelling of the Upon arrival to Madrid Airport our dri- cradle of the Spanish tongue, since the Dynasty Foundation, one of the world’s bottle. The journey begins in the town of ver will greet you and then transfer to first documents written in this language most interesting museums concerning Fuenmayor, where you will have some the hotel. Check-in and rest of the day are preserved here. Morning visits are wine cultura set in 9,000 square metres explanations about the town history and free. Overnight in Madrid. completed visiting another Cistercian of vineyards. The Wine Culture Museum its relationship with Rioja wine. Then you monastery in the nearby small town of take you on a journey through the his- will take a leisurely stroll through the vi- Day 2 | Madrid - Logroño Cañas, to finish at a nearby winery where tory of wine, with an explanation of its neyards as you hear explanations on Buffet Breakfast Departure by Alvia train you can discover its facilites. Lunch at the production methods and cultural signi- the vines orientation and life cycle of the to Logroño, the capital of Rioja Region. Winery’s restaurant, overlooking the ba- ficance. The museum includes a tasting vine. Depending on the time of year you Your local guide will greet you and then rrel room. Continue to Najera, one of the room and an important collection of come, you will be able to grape harvest, transfer to the hotel and Check-in. Wal- important towns of the Pilgrim’s Route grapevines from different growing areas buncching or pruning, then see how the king guided visit to the historic center of to . Here you around the world. Back to your hotel. grapes are born and its crown suckering Logroño. The Pilgrim’s Route to Santiago will be able to discover one of the most Overnight in Logroño. and plucking. Then start working, always de Compostela made the city one of the iconic monasteries of the Santiago Pilgri- with fun and in an educational way. After most important towns on the route, lea- mage Route at La Rioja: the Monastery of Day 5 | Logroño - Rioja Alta (Santo the activity, you will take a snack to re- ving an interesting monumental legacy Santa Maria la Real (1032) with its beauti- Domingo de la Calzada - pair forces with traditional wineskin as closely linked to the traditional passing ful cloister of the Knights, the Royal Holy Haro) - Logroño is the custom in the field, before con- of the pilgrims. Around the Rúa Vieja, Cave Pantheon, among others. Back to Buffet Breakfast Departure in the mor- tinuing our journey to a winery. Arrive traditional thoroughfare of the pilgrims your hotel. Overnight in Logroño. ning with your guide to Santo Domingo at a grower winery, a small traditional bound for Compostela, the most signifi- de la Calzada, a key point on the San- Rioja winery with an underground cave. cant examples of St. James architecture Day 4 | Logroño - Rioja Alavesa tiago pilgrimage Route, to visit its cate- Then you will have small experiments to appear, such as the Pilgrim’s Shelter or (La Guardia - Elciego - dral (late thirteenth century). Continue understand wine fermentation and the the famous Pilgrim’s fountain. Overnight Briones) - Logroño to the historic town of Haro, which is production in general. Then descend to in Logroño. Buffet Breakfast Departure from the the main benchmark of Rioja wine and the underground cave where you will hotel with your local guide towards the where the greatest number of renow- understand the aging process and you Day 3 | Logroño - San Millan de la Rioja Alavesa. Arrival to Laguardia, a ned wineries can be fonud. Wine is cen- will taste wine directly from the barrel. Cogolla (Suso and Yuso beautiful medieval village whose urban tral to Haro life. Visit one of the wineries Finally, you will be able to tradionally Monasteries) - Nájera - Logroño centre is enclosed by walls. As you walk as a starting point prior to the visit of the bottle your own bottle of wine, which Buffet Breakfast In the morning meet around the village you can stop in any of city with its outstanding historic- artistic you can take home. Transfer to railway with your local guide and proceed to San its numerous cellars to taste or buy the heritage. Return to hotel. Free after- station. Train back to Madrid. Option: Millan de la Cogolla, a Riojan town linked local wines. Continue to Elciego, where noon. Overnigh in Logroño. Transfer from railway station to hotel in for centuries to the Pilgrim’s Route to you will visit the famous Marques de Madrid. Arrive and check in at your hotel. Santiago de Compostela. The deep-roo- Riscal Winery, whose central building Day 6 | Logroño (Enotourism activity Free time for your last shoppings. Over- ted monastic tradition of the town can was designed by Frank Gehry. Conti- in a Vineyard) - Madrid night in Madrid. be seen in the beautiful collection of nue through narrow roads, flanked at Buffet Breakfast Departure in the mor- historic buildings it houses, where the all times by a captivating landscape of ning with your local guide to a vine- Day 7 | Madrid - Origin Monasteries of Suso and Yuso, both de- vineyards, small villages exclusively de- yard. This Enotourism activity (3 hours Buffet Breakfast Check out at the hotel. clared World Heritage Sites, are outstan- dicated to grapes growing and wine ma- approx.) in which you will experience the Transfer to Madrid airport for your re- ding. The importance of San Millán de king. At the nearby Briones, you visit the whole process of making Rioja wine from turn flight and end of our services. 6