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World Heritage Cities (Aragon, & Castilla) - - Logroño - Burgos - León - - 8 days / 7 nights

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4 Overnight accommodation with Buffet Breakfast, 1 night in Barcelona, 1 night in Zaragoza, 1 night Logroño in Logroño, 1 night in Burgos, 1 night in Leon, 1 night in Segovia and 1 night in Madrid. León 1 1 1 1 4 Rented Car for the period and the chosen category from Barcelona Airport/to Madrid Airport. Unlimited Burgos 1 Zaragoza Mileage, CDW,TP, APT/City Surcharge, VLF and taxes. Non Waivable Insurance Excess Charge Apply. Segovia 1 Barcelona 1

Madrid Introducing the tour SPAIN This exciting itinerary leads you to the regions of Aragon, La Rioja and Castile. Starting from Barcelona you head to Zaragoza, the of Aragon, then you proceed to Logroño, the capital of the Rioja Wine Region. Then drive along the Santiago Pilgrimage route to Burgos and Leon with their impressive cathedrals. Your next stage is the famous university city of and then to the charming Segovia, before arriving to , a architectural masterpiece.

Day 1 | Origin - Barcelona one of the most unusual of the nine in store a valuable heritage, particularly Chapel” of the Spanish Romenesque Arrival to Barcelona Airport where you Aragón, since added to the original Go- its walls, the Cathedral and the old Pil- style with a serie of frescoes from pick up your rented car and drive to the thic structure are Mudejar towers and grims’ Hospital. Drive to Burgos. Arrive the 12th century which decorate the hotel. Check-in and rest of the day free. a dome base, as well as a to your hotel and check in. Overnight underground of the Royal Pan- Overnight in Barcelona. façade. Tarazona also has a polygonal in Burgos. theon. Overnight in Leon. bullring from the 18th century formed Day 2 | Barcelona - Zaragoza (318 km) by houses which are still lived in today. Day 5 | Burgos - Carrión de Day 6 | León - Tordesillas - Buffet Breakfast Drive on the highway Continue to Logroño, the capital of La los Condes - León (183 km) Medina del Campo - from Barcelona to Zaragoza. Arrive and Rioja, the famous wine region. Arrival Buffet Breakfast Visit Burgos, which Segovia (281 km) check in at the hotel. The best way to and check in at your hotel. Overnight was the capital of the unified kingdom Buffet Breakfast Drive to Tordesillas, discover Zaragoza’s monuments is to in Logroño. of Castilla-Leon for five centuries, with its most representative building of stroll through its streets. You can visit boasting a masterpiece of Spanish the Royal Monastery of Santa Clara, a the El Pilar Square, alongside the Day 4 | Logroño - Nájera - San Millán Gothic : its catedral, de- built by King Alfonso XI in 1350. River where you will find the El Pilar Ba- de la Cogolla - Santo Domingo clared World Heritage. Some of the re- It was here where the Treaty of Tordesi- silica, and universal symbol of de la Calzada - Burgos (130 km) markable buildings of the city include llas was signed in 1494, by which Spain Zaragoza; La Lonja Palace, the region of Buffet Breakfast Drive to Najera, one the Mudejar of San Esteban and and Portugal established the division Aragon’s most important 16th century of the towns on the Pilgrim’s Route the Gothic church by the same name, of the territories colonized in the New civil building, venue for many exhibi- to , after be- which houses the Reredos Museum, World. Continue to Medina de Campo tions and San Salvador Cathedral (the caming a staging post for passing pil- for medieval altarpieces. In the west where you can visit the La Mota Castle, “Seo”). You cannot miss the Aljafería Pa- grims. The most important building is end of the city lays the Royal Mo- one of the largest towers in Castile. Pro- lace, an 11th-century Arab castle palace the monastery of Santa María La Real nastery of Huelgas Reales, with an ceed to Segovia a World Heritage City, and the well preserved remains of its (1032). Continue to San Millan de la impressive Gothic cloister and the with its imposing Roman Aqueduct. fortified area. It is currently the head- Gogolla a Riojan town linked for cen- famous Chapel of Saint James the Overnight in Segovia. quarters of the Aragonese . turies to the Pilgrim’s Route to San- Apostle. Next to it is the Museo de Overnight in Zaragoza. tiago de Compostela. The deep-rooted Ricas Telas, a textile museum that ex- Day 7 | Segovia - El Escorial - Madrid monastic tradition of the town can hibits, among others, the historic ban- (110 km) Day 3 | Zaragoza - Veruela be seen in the beautiful collection of ner that was snatched from the Arabs Buffet Breakfast Drive to the specta- Monastery - Tarazona - historic buildings it houses, where in 1212. Drive to Leon. Arrival and cular Monastery of San Lorenzo del Logroño (203 km) the Monasteries of Suso and Yuso, check in at your hotel. You can enter Escorial, built between 1563 and 1584, Buffet Breakfast Drive to the Veruela both declared World Heritage Sites, the area surrounded by the Roman in honor of St. Lawrence. It was also Monastery, a Cistercian abbey dating are outstanding. The importance of walls, to discover the city’s two jewels: built to house the Royal Pantheon of from the 12th century founded in 1146. San Millán de la Cogolla is also due the Cathedral and of San Isi- the Spanish monarchs. Continue to Within the abey’s walls and the old well to its status as the cradle of the Spa- dro. The “Pulcra Leonina”, one of the Madrid. Arrive and check in. Overnight you can find the Wine Museum of the nish tongue, since the first documents most striking Gothic temples in Spain, in Madrid. Campo de Borja oficial designation of written in this language are preserved but perhaps what most captures the origin, featuring information about the here. Continue to Santo Domingo de visitor’s attention in it are the 1,800 Day 8 | Madrid - Origin culture and history of the wines of the la Calzada, another one of the Rioja square metres of stained-glass win- Buffet Breakfast Check out from hotel. Campo de Borja. Then continue to the towns most deeply marked by the Pil- dows. Another highly significant site Drive to Madrid Airport for delivering historical city of Tarazona, an episco- grim’s Route to Santiago de Compos- is the Basilica de San Isidoro. Which the rented car and for your return fli- pal and Mudejar city. Its cathedral is tela. Its network of medieval streets guards what is known as the “Sistine ght. End of our services. 2 Plaza of Salamanca

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World Heritage Cities (Castilla & Extremadura) Madrid - Toledo - Cáceres - Salamanca - Ávila - Segovia - El Escorial 8 days / 7 nights

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4 Overnight accommodation with Buffet Breakfast, 2 nights in Madrid, 1 night in Toledo, 1 night in Caceres, 2 nights in Salamanca and 1 night in Segovia.

4 Rented Car for the period and chosen category from Madrid Airport/to Madrid Airport. Unlimited Mileage, Salamanca CDW,TP, APT/City Sur-charge, VLF and taxes. Non Waivable Insurance Excess Charge Apply. 2 1 Segovia 2 Madrid 1 1 Introducing the tour Cáceres Toledo SPAIN This exciting itinerary leads you to discover the Spanish World Heritage Jewels. Starting from the Royal Capital city of Madrid you head to Toledo, the city with the greatest wealth of monuments in Spain. Then drive to Extremadura, the birthplace region of great conquerors where you visit Trujillo and Caceres. Then go to the university city of Salamanca, wise, young and golden. Later, Avila with its impressive walls and Segovia with its imposing Alcazar awaits you before you end at the 8th world wonder of El Escorial.

Day 1 | Origin - Madrid discoverer of Peru, and Francisco de cover its fine Palatine architecture. The Day 6 | Salamanca - Ávila - Arrival to Madrid Airport where you Orellana, as well as, Nuflo de Chaves, Palace of Monroy, also known as the Segovia (174 km) pick up your rented car and drive to the discoverer of Bolivia. Trujillo preser- Palace of the Two Towers, is a beauti- Buffet Breakfast Today drive to Avila, hotel. Check-in and rest of the day free ves its old flavour in its two areas: the ful example of this Romanesque style. which possesses the best preserved to explore the capital of Spain, know as medieval “village,” of Arabic origin, Next drive to Salamanca. Universal, medieval walls in Europe. The Cathe- “Villa y Corte”. Overnight in Madrid. and the “city” from the 15th and 16th magnificent, wise, young and golden: dral and the Royal Monastery of Santo centuries. In the 16th century its plaza this city is an inland destination well Tomas are also worth visiting. Continue Day 2 | Madrid - Toledo (72 km) Mayor became a noble plaza, since worth discovering for many reasons. driving to Segovia. Arrive and check in Buffet Breakfast Departure to Toledo, the conquistadors and diverse fami- Its historic centre has been designated at your hotel. Time to visit Segovia, one of the Spanish cities with the lies from the nobility began to build a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. the old quarter of which along with its greatest wealth of monuments. It was houses and in it. Then drive Apart from being Spain’s most famous Roman aqueduct, are World Heritage known as the “city of the three cultu- to Caceres, the first city in Spain to be university city is also perhaps its finest Sites. In addition, its numerous Ro- res”, because Christians, Arabs and declared World Heritage in 1949. More exponent of Renaissance and Plateres- manesque churches, the 16th century Jews lived together there for centu- than ten towers dominate the historic que architecture. The University, one Cathedral and the impossing Alcazar, ries. Behind its walls Toledo preserves quarter of Caceres, a Renaissance of Europe’s oldest, features a stunning which towers over the city, go to form an impressive artistic & cultural legacy jewel, delimited by Arab walls. Cobbled façade. Overnight in Sala- this magnificent landscape. Overnight in form of churches, palaces, fortres- streets marked by medieval, fortified manca. in Segovia. ses, mosques and synagogues. One of homes and Renaissance palaces make the city’s most outstanding buildings up the most beautiful sceneries in this Day 5 | Salamanca Day 7 | Segovia - El Escorial - is the imposing Cathedral, considered city. Overnight in Caceres. Buffet Breakfast Salamanca is known as Madrid (110 km) one of the high points of Gothic . the city of thought and knowledge, but Buffet Breakfast Drive to the specta- The Mosque of Cristo de la Luz, was Day 4 | Cáceres - - here you will also find art and beauty. cular Monastery of San Lorenzo del built in 999 as a copy of the Mosque at Salamanca (211 km) Its is home to a magnificent Escorial, the massive monastery-pa- Córdoba. But if there is one person’s Buffet Breakfast Drive to Plasencia ensemble of monuments, with outstan- lace. This imposing complex was built name that defines Toledo is that of the with a fine historic quarter which is ding examples of different architectural between 1563 and 1584, in honor of St. world famous whose Hou- a consequence of the city’s strategic styles: Romanesque, Gothic, , Lawrence. Its artistic wealth includes se-Museum, a palace with the atmos- location along the Silver Route, or Plateresque. The Main Square or Plaza works of the royal Habsburg collection phere of the period, exhibits some of Ruta de la Plata. The medieval layout Mayor, is without doubt one of the fi- and the library with over 40,000 books. the best works of the painter. Arrive of the city can be seen in the remains nest in Spain. Other sights include the San Lorenzo was also built to house the and check in at the hotel. Overnight of the walls, with some great towers Baroque Town Hall, the 16th century Royal Pantheon and the Spanish mo- in Toledo. and gates. Palaces, ancestral homes Casa de las Conchas (House of Shells) narchs from the houses of Habsburg and significant religious buildings and others too numerous to mention. and Bourbon are buried here. Arrive to Day 3 | Toledo - Trujillo - Cáceres make up a unique old quarter. In Pla- It has two Cathedrals in different styles; your hotel and free time. Overnight in (262 km) sencia’s city centre is the Plaza Mayor the new 16th century cathedral which Madrid. Buffet Breakfast Drive to Trujillo which square where the City Hall is also lo- stands right next to the old 12th cen- in the 16th century experienced an age cated. One of the most representative tury Romanesque one. This is the uni- Day 8 | Madrid - Origin of great splendour due to its impor- collection of monuments in the city is versity city par excellence: Salamanca Buffet Breakfast Check out from hotel. tant role in the discovery of America. the one that includes the Old and New University was the first to be founded Drive to Madrid Airport for delivering The city was the home of two great Cathedrals. Take a walk through the in Spain and is also one of the oldest in the rented car and for your return fli- conquerors: Francisco de Pizarro, medieval streets of Plasencia and dis- Europe. Overnight in Salamanca. ght. End of our services. 3 Panoramic view (Santiago de Compostela)

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Saint James Pilgrim Way (by car) Madrid - Logroño - - Burgos - León - Astorga - Santiago 9 days / 8 nights

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Santiago 4 Overnight accommodation with Buffet Breakfast, 1 night in Madrid, 2 nights in Logroño, 1 night Burgos, de Compostela 2 1 night in Leon, 1 night in Sarriá and 2 nights in Santiago de Compostela. 1 Logroño 1 1 2 Sarriá 4 Rented Car for the period and chosen category from Madrid Airport/to Santiago de Compostela Airport. León Burgos Unlimited Mileage, CDW,TP, APT/City Surcharge, VLF and taxes. Non Waivable Insurance Excess Charge Apply. 1

Madrid Introducing the tour SPAIN The or the St. James Way is a spiritual journey that pilgrims of all faiths have traversed for over a thousand years. While there are established routes leading to Santiago, the most popular is the Camino Frances, which crosses the Pyrenees along the Spanish - French border covering almost 800 kilometers that traverses the idyllic northern Spanish countryside. The pilgrim can reach the Cathedral of Santiago on time to attend the Pilgrim’s Mass held at noon each day.

Day 1 | Origin - Madrid to Romanesque architectural gems. At Day 5| Burgos - Carrión de closely linked to that of the Monastery Arrival to Madrid Airport where you the top of a great staircase is the Cis- los Condes - León (189 km) of Samos which has been Benedictine pick up your rented car and drive to the tercian church of San Pedro de la Rúa. Buffet Breakfast Visit Burgos, which since the 12th century. Check in at hotel. Check-in and rest of the day free. It is worth stopping at the Palace of the was the capital of the unified king- hotel. Overnight in Sarriá. Overnight in Madrid. Kings of Navarre, a delightful exam- dom of Castilla-Leon for five centuries, ple of Romanesque civil architecture. boasting a masterpiece of Spanish Go- Day 7 | Sarriá - Portomarín - Palas Day 2 | Madrid - - Continue to Puente La Reina (Queen’s thic architecture: its catedral, declared de Rei - Arzúa - Santiago Logroño (329 km) Bridge), a staging post for travellers on World Heritage. In the west end of the de Compostela (119 km) Buffet Breakfast Drive to Soria, a city the Pilgrim’s Route who come from the city lays the Royal Monastery of Huel- Buffet Breakfast Drive to the old village which houses an important Romanesque Somport pass and Roncesvalles. The gas Reales, with an impressive Gothic of Portomarín, where some of the old group of buildings in its medieval streets. town, which owes its foundation to the cloister and the famous Chapel of medieval palaces were also placed in the To the east of the city, is the procathedral bridge which Queen Doña Mayor had Saint James the Apostle. Drive to Leon. main square of the new town. Continue of San Pedro, which has a Renaissance built over the river Arga, has romantic Arrival and check in at your hotel. You to Palas de Rei which has a large artis- main front. Among other religious buil- remains of walls and several religious can enter the area surrounded by the tic heritage reflecting the noble past of dings in Romanesque style in Soria are buildings. Drive to Pamplona, capital of Roman walls, to discover the city’s two these lands, for remains of forts, towers, the church of Santa María la Mayor, with the Navarre region. Back to your hotel jewels: the Cathedral and Basilica of castles, and several manors and noble a Romanesque main front, and that of and check in. Overnight in Logroño. San Isidro. The “Pulcra Leonina”, one houses. Later drive to Arzúa, a very im- San Juan de Rabanera. Meanwhile, the of the most striking Gothic temples in portant chapter on the road to Santiago. Plaza Mayor, in Castilian style, is flanked Day 4 | Logroño - Nájera - Spain, with its 1,800 square metres of Arrive and check in at your hotel. Over- by several interesting buildings: the San Millán de la Cogolla - stained-glass windows. Another highly night in Santiago de Compostela. House of the Twelve lineages ( XVII c.), Santo Domingo de la significant site is the Basilica de San site of the Town Hall. Strolling through Calzada - Burgos (133 km) Isidoro which guards what is known Day 8 | Santiago de Compostela the streets of the historic quarter there Buffet Breakfast Drive to Najera, one as the “Sistine Chapel” of the Spanish Buffet Breakfast The Galician capital appear the Palace of los Ríos y Salcedo, of the towns on the Route to Santiago Romenesque style. Arrive to your hotel Santiago de Compostela is synonymous and that of the Counts of Gómara ( XVI where you can visit the monastery of and check in. Overnight in Leon. with the historic Camino, an ancient pil- c.). Continue driving to Logroño, the Rioja Santa María La Real (1032). Continue to grimage route, born in the 9th century, capital. Arrive to your hotel and check in. San Millan de la Gogolla a Riojan town Day 6 | León - Astorga - Ponferrada - that has linked the city with the rest of Overnight in Logroño. linked for centuries to the Pilgrim’s Samos - Sarriá (210 km) Europe ever since. The final goal is the Route to Santiago de Compostela, where Buffet Breakfast Drive to Astorga, a wa- world famous Cathedral in Santiago, Day 3 | Logroño (Estella - the Monasteries of Suso and Yuso, both lled town which preserves several chur- one of the sacred cities of Christendom. Puente La Reina - Pamplona) declared World Heritage Sites, are outs- ches, convents and hospitals on the Its historic centre has been designated (178 km) tanding. The importance of San Millán de Pilgrim’s Road, as well as, the famous a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. Buffet Breakfast Drive to Estella, which la Cogolla is also due to its status as the Bishop’s Palace (by Gaudí). Continue Overnight in Santiago de Compostela. was founded by the king of Navarre, cradle of the Spanish tongue, since the to Ponferrada, a major pilgrimage post Sancho Ramírez, to attend to the many first documents written in this language with a historic quarter sitting below a Day 9| Santiago de Compostela - pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela. are preserved here. Continue to Santo castle built by the Knights Templar. Origin Later it became the site of the royal Domingo de la Calzada, another town Drive to Sarriá with its ecclesiastic buil- Buffet Breakfast Check out from hotel. court which contributed to its econo- deeply marked by the Pilgrim’s Route to dings, and a medieval legacy, which Drive to Santiago Airport for delivering mic prosperity throughout the Middle Santiago. Drive to Burgos. Arrive to your has left examples of civil and military the rented car and for your return fli- Ages. Typically medieval streets lead hotel and check in. Overnight in Burgos. architecture. The history of the town is ght. End of our services. 4 Plaza Mayor (Madrid)

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Essence of Spain (by car) Madrid, & Barcelona 8 days / 7 nights

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4 Overnight accommodation with Buffet Breakfast, 3 nights in Madrid, 1 night in Valencia and 3 nights in Barcelona. 4 Rented Car for the period and the chosen category from Madrid Airport/to Barcelona Airport. Unlimited SPAIN Barcelona 3 Mileage, CDW,TP, APT/City Surcharge, VLF and taxes. Non Waivable Insurance Excess Charge Apply. 3

Madrid 1 Introducing the tour Valencia You will start in Madrid, the Royal capital, the hub of Spain’s mighty empire. Valencia, Spain’s third largest city is blossoming into one of the most stylish cities on the Mediterranean. Then end in Barcelona, city of modernism, with a dynamic personality that is so typically Mediterranean, a fantastic city with so much to offer. With the high-speed Spanish highways system the journey is quick and easy. Also, the three cities are good bases to explore the nearby small towns and important attractions.

Day 1 | Origin - Madrid cities around. Toledo, is known as the de les Reina Sofía (Opera house); Day 7 | Barcelona Arrival to Madrid Airport where you Imperial city or “City of the three cultu- L’Hemisfèric (Imax Cinema, Planeta- Buffet Breakfast Today you can choose pick up your rented car and drive to the res” where you can visit the huge Ca- rium); L’Umbracle (Walkway & Garden); to stay in Barcelona or to explore the hotel. Check-in and rest of the day free thedral, one of the three 13th-century El Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe Surroundings. You can stroll around to explore the capital of Spain, known high Gothic cathedrals in Spain. Avila, (Science museum); Oceanografic (Open- the streets of Barcelona which will as “Villa y Corte”. Madrid, the capital of has a fantastic historic centre which air aquarium) and the Agora (Space for bring you surprises at every turn and Spain, is a cosmopolitan city with an has been awarded with World Heritage events). Overnight in Valencia. discover the Gaudi Modernist buil- immense cultural and artistic heritage, designation by the UNESCO. , dings. Pedestrian streets in the old a dynamic nightlife, a burgeoning fla- a Historic - Artistic Site, with Royal Pa- Day 5 | Valencia - Barcelona (550 km) quarter, green spaces, and a splendid menco and jazz scene. Fine restaurants laces, and gardens which was declared Buffet Breakfast Drive along the plea- seafront with a range of modern fa- and tapas bars are plentiful around the a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. El sant Mediterranean coast from Valen- cilities are a reflection of its multi-fa- city to give you a real taste of Spain. Escorial, where you will find a UNESCO cia to Barcelona. First you will drive ceted character. The city has lovely Overnight in Madrid. World Heritage designated monastery, along the Costa de Azahar, literally urban beaches, marine resorts, and home to the secrets of Spanish history. “Orange Blossom Coast”, packed with golf courses on the seashore. Tradi- Day 2 | Madrid (Spain’s Capital) Overnight in Madrid. orange and lemon trees fields, and tion and modernity can also be seen in Buffet Breakfast Today you can start visi- then Costa Daurada, literally “Golden its innovative and imaginative gastro- ting the “Madrid of the Austrians” or the Day 4 | Madrid - Valencia (358 km) Coast”. Arrival to Barcelona, check in nomy, based on fresh garden produce, Habsburgs, a name used for the old cen- Buffet Breakfast Drive from Madrid to at your hotel & free time. Overnight in fresh fish, a wide variety of sausages tre of the city, built during the reign of Valencia. Arrival and Check in at your Barcelona. and olive oil. Traditional handmade the Habsburg Dynasty, known in Spain hotel and free time to explore the third cakes and pastries and sparkling wines as “Casa de Austria”. The area is located largest city of Spain. Valencia is a place Day 6 | Barcelona are some of the other highlights of south of the Calle Mayor, in between the identified with the Mediterranean sea (Capital of Modernism) Barcelona’s gastronomic culture. You Metro stations of Sol and Opera. Madrid featuring a culture derived from the Buffet Breakfast Today you will have can explore the surroundings which first became the capital in the 16th cen- old “Mare Nostrum” which is shown in the opportunity to experience Barce- include the famous . In tury, a period in which Spain experien- its patterns of social behaviour. There lona on your own pace. The city’s ori- Montserrat, you can discover the Sanc- ced its Golden Age. Near the Plaza Mayor are few cities like Valencia able to har- ginal site, which was surrounded by tuary of the Patron Saint of , is the old aristocratic center where the moniously combine the remnants of its walls in the Roman period, is today the the Virgin of Montserrat (La Moreneta) jewel in the crown is the Royal Palace, an farthest past, dating back to the year Barrio Gótico (Gothic Quarter). Along and visit the Basilica. Girona, is a city imposing building dating from the 17th 138 BC, with the most innovative and narrow streets, with small squares and on a human scale with all the charm of century featuring a mixture of Baroque avant-garde buildings from the new mi- charming corners, you will find civil and a larger city with museums and the his- and classicist styles. Right in front of it, is llennium. Valencia is trade & culture, ci- religious Gothic constructions, and me- toric buildings. Also Figueres with the the Plaza de Oriente square, the Teatro nema & theatre, museums & business. dieval palaces standing around the im- world famous Dalí Theatre-Museum, Real Opera house, and the cathedral of Valencia new stunning public buildings pressive cathedral. The Plaça del Rei is situated in an old theatre. Overnight in Almudena. Overnight in Madrid. have changed the city’s skyline: Nor- a square with an array of fine buildings Barcelona. man Foster’s Congress Palace, and at the Plaça de Sant Jaume you can Day 3 | Madrid Chipperfield’s award-winning Veles i find few important institutions, such as Day 8 | Barcelona - Origin Buffet Breakfast Today you can choose Vents beside the inner port, and City the Regional Parliament and the City Buffet Breakfast Check out from hotel. to stay in Madrid or to explore its rich of Arts and Sciences which was desig- Hall. One of the best places to catch Drive to Barcelona Airport for delive- surroundings. To visit you have se- ned by the Valencian architect Santiago the rhythm of the city is at Las Ramblas. ring the rented car and for your return veral world heritage sites and small Calatrava, and is made up of: El Palau Overnight in Barcelona. flight. End of our services. 5 General view (Cordoba)

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Romantic Andalusia (by car) Madrid, & Cordoba 7 days / 6 nights

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4 Overnight accommodation with Buffet Breakfast, 3 nights in Madrid, 2 nights in Seville and 1 night in Cordoba. 4 Rented Car for the period and the chosen category from Madrid Airport/to Barcelona Airport. Unlimited SPAIN Mileage, CDW,TP, APT/City Surcharge, VLF and taxes. Non Waivable Insurance Excess Charge Apply. 3 Madrid

Introducing the tour 1 Your trip will start in Madrid, the Royal capital with its splendid buildings, you will proceed to the historic lands of Al Andalus, 2 Cordoba ruled by Muslims from the beginning of the caliphate of Córdoba in 711 until the fall of in 1492. In Seville, capital of An- Seville dalusia, you will enjoy walking around the streets and squares of the historic quarter. Corboba, is a living legacy of the different cultures that settled here.

Day 1 | Origin - Madrid Day 3 | Madrid - Seville (535 km) sure many constructions that have the like going from one period in history Arrival to Madrid Airport where you Buffet Breakfast In the morning drive to World Heritage designation, and many to another discovering an incredible pick up your rented car and drive to the Seville across La Mancha region, a land traditional districts like Triana and La network of streets, squares and whi- hotel. Check-in and rest of the day free famous for its arts and crafts and for Macarena. The cathedral stands on the tewashed courtyards arranged around to explore the capital of Spain, known being the setting for the adventures of site of the Great Mosque of the 12th the Mosque-Cathedral, true symbol of as “Villa y Corte”. Madrid, the capital of the famous literary hero Don Quixote century but today, the only part which the capital. The cobbled streets of the Spain, is a cosmopolitan city with an of La Mancha. The famous Miguel de remains of this structure is the minaret, old quarter of Cordoba are filled with immense cultural and artistic heritage, Cervantes gave international fame also known as the Giralda. Overnight in small shops selling quality craft pro- a dynamic nightlife, a burgeoning fla- to this land and its windmills when Seville. ducts. Ornately carved silver, leather menco and jazz scene. Fine restaurants he wrote his Don Quixote de La Man- repoussé work and local food produce and tapas bars are plentiful around the cha. On the other hand, La Mancha is Day 5 | Seville - Cordoba (145 km) are the most popular souvenirs of the city to give you a real taste of Spain. a wine origin denomination (DO) for Buffet Breakfast In the morning drive city. Later drive from Cordoba to Ma- Overnight in Madrid. wines, with over 190,000 ha planted to from Seville to Cordoba. Arrival and drid crossing again La Mancha region. vines, being the largest continuous vi- check in at hotel. Free time to explore Arrival to Madrid and check in at your Day 2 | Madrid (Spain’s Capital) ne-growing area in the world. Arrival to Cordoba, a city which has one of the hotel. Free time to explore the capital Buffet Breakfast Today you will be able Seville and check in at your hotel. Then largest historical old city centers in Eu- or to go on for your last shoppings. to enjoy this amazing city on your own you will have free time to explore this rope and was declared World Heritage Roughly, we can say that there are five pace. You can start with the “Madrid romantic city. Overnight in Seville. Site by UNESCO. Overnight in Cordoba. main shopping areas in Madrid: Sala- of the Austrians” or the Habsburgs, a manca, Chueca, Centro, Princesa and name used for the old centre of the city, Day 4 | Seville (Splendor & memories Day 6 | Cordoba - Madrid (395 km) Cuatro Caminos. The best and most ex- built during the reign of the Habsburg of Al Andalus) Buffet Breakfast In the morning, you clusive national and international fas- Dynasty. The area is located south of Buffet Breakfast In the morning you will be able to visit by your own the hion firms can be found in Salamanca the Calle Mayor, in between the Metro will be able to discover the city on your Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, stan- quarter along the so called “golden stations of Sol and Opera. Madrid first own pace. The capital of Andalusia ding in the historic centre of the city, mile”. The Gran Vía, which was built at became the capital in the 16th century, has a diversified history having been being one of the most beautiful exam- the beginning of the 20th century, is a a period in which Spain experienced its ruled by the Romans, the ples of Muslim art in Spain, built in 785 place for shopping, leisure and hotels. Golden Age. Near the Plaza Mayor is and the Arabs before it was finally re- by the emir Abdurrahman I. You can The Paseo de La Castellana crosses the the area known as the old aristocratic claimed by the Christians in the 13th also walk around the old city to dis- city from north to south, and has some center where the jewel in the crown is century. Sevilla´s character reflects cover its streets and the famous old of the most elegant hotels in the city, the Royal Palace, an imposing building this particularly in the architecture. houses “Patios” (courtyards). The histo- as well as corporate offices in modern dating from the 17th century featuring The medieval quarter and the District ric centre of the ancient capital of the and avant-garde buildings. Madrid a mixture of Baroque and classicist of Santa Cruz are fascinating by day Umayyad Caliphate has the UNESCO offers a dynamic nightlife, a burgeoning styles. Right in front of it, is the Plaza de and night with flower-lined streets, World Heritage designation, and this is flamenco and jazz scene. Overnight in Oriente square, the Teatro Real Opera houses adorned with exquisite wrou- not only on account of the Great Mos- Madrid. house, and the cathedral of Almudena. ght iron and endless restaurants and que. Such splendor is palpable in the Nearby this area, there is also a temp- taverns. This city, the fourth largest in intelligentsia of this center of wisdom Day 7 | Madrid - Origin ting array of shops and businesses fea- Spain, still preserves the lushness and and knowledge that has given birth to Buffet Breakfast Check out from hotel. turing both traditional establishments sensuality of Al-Andalus. The streets important great men such as Seneca, Drive to Madrid Airport for delivering and leading stores. Overnight in Ma- and squares of the old historic city of Averroes and Maimonides. Walking the rented car and for your return fli- drid. Seville are lively and busy. They trea- through the streets of Cordoba is ght. End of our services. 6 Roman Theatre Mérida

Fly & Drive

Spain & Portugal

Grand Tour of Spain & Portugal (Castilla, & Portugal) Madrid - Segovia - Ávila - Salamanca - Santiago - Portugal - Mérida 11 days / 10 nights

The tour includes

Santiago 4 Overnight accommodation with Buffet Breakfast, 3 nights in Madrid, 2 nights in Salamanca, 1 night in de Compostela 1 Santiago de Compostela, 2 nights in Porto and 2 nights in . 4 Rented Car for the period and chosen category from Madrid Airport/ to Madrid Airport. Unlimited Mileage, Salamanca CDW,TP, APT/City Sur-charge, VLF and taxes. Non Waivable Insurance Excess Charge Apply. Porto 2 2 3 Madrid

SPAIN Introducing the tour 2 PORTUGAL You will visit the Spanish regions of Castile, Galicia and Extremadura and in Portugal you will experience its two main cities of Lisbon Porto and Lisbon, as well as, small historical towns full of charm. You well visit UNESCO world Heritage cities such as the spiritual city of Santiago de Compostela; the university city of Salamanca; the charming Segovia with its imposing Alcazar; the well preser- ved walls of Avila and Merida famous for its Roman theater and museum.

Day 1 | Origin - Madrid order to reach Santiago de Compos- palace nearby, where you can visit surrounding it. Head to Lisbon. Arrival Arrival to Madrid Airport where you tela. Check in at the hotel. Time to walk the most impressive Arab room in the at the hotel and check in. Overnight in pick up your rented car and drive to the around the streets, the Plaza del Obra- country. The well known Modern Art Lisbon. hotel. Check-in and rest of the day free doiro, the imposing Cathedral, where museum at Serralves and the House to explore the capital of Spain, know as you will meet numerous pilgrims. Over- of concert hall (Casa da Musica) Day 9 | Lisbon “Villa y Corte”. Overnight in Madrid. night in Santiago de Compostela. live in the area known as Boavista. Buffet Breakfast Today you can dis- From there you can reach the amazing cover the Portuguese capital. Gothic Day 2 | Madrid Day 6 | Santiago de Compostela - ocean front drive, known as “”. Go cathedrals, majestic monasteries and Buffet Breakfast Free day to discover Braga - Guimaraes - back to the center of the city and visit quaint museums are all part of the Madrid. Overnight in Madrid. Porto (261 km) Mercado do Bolhão, a traditional mar- colourful cityscape, but the real de- Buffet Breakfast Drive towards the ket of fruits, vegetables, fish and meat. lights of discovery lie in wandering Day 3 | Madrid - Segovia - Ávila - south. After the portuguese border Next the Aliados Avenue and the City the narrow lanes of Lisbon’s lovely Salamanca (263 km) crossing head to the beautiful Braga, Hall and finally the 6 bridges connec- backstreets. This ancient city full of Buffet Breakfast Drive to Segovia, a Portugal’s third-largest city, an elegant ting Porto to Gaia over the Douro river. history, a melting pot of cultures. Visit magnificent medieval town, known for town with ancient narrow lanes and Take your time, wander through the Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, its impressive Roman aqueduct, Gothic splendid array of baroque churches. mazes and alleys of the city. Overnight Castle of Sao Jorge, and its old neigh- Cathedral and the impossing Alcazar Continue to Guimaraes, one of the in Porto. borhoods like Alfama. Overnight in fortress. Continue to Avila whose histo- most historical cities in Portugal, said Lisbon. ric centre and the churches outside the to be where “Portugal was born”. It is Day 8 | Porto - Coimbra - Óbidos - city walls have been awarded the World the first city of Portugal, and have a Lisbon (349 km) Day 10 | Lisbon - Mérida - Heritage designation by the UNESCO. beautiful Castle, and a Palace to visit, Buffet Breakfast Drive toward the south Madrid (624 km) In fact, Avila’s city walls are the main from the beginnings of the country. of Portugal to Coimbra, famous for its Buffet Breakfast Drive toward the Por- symbol of the province. We will follow The Castle has been classified as one university, ceramics and fado music, tuguese-Spanish border. Once in Spain the classic route of Old Castile to Sala- of the New Portuguese Seven Wonders. Coimbra is a quaint town offering win- head to Merida, located on the Silver manca. Arrival and check in. Overnight Arrive to Porto, the elegant city at the ding cobblestone alleys, commercial Route (Vía de la Plata), with a magni- in Salamanca. mouth of the Douro River and check in. plazas and hilltop views overlooking the ficent Roman legacy. The theatre, the Overnight in Porto. Rio Mondego and its divided into Lower amphitheatre and the Temple of Diana Day 4 | Salamanca and Upper town. Coimbra’s rich history make this city, the ancient capital of Buffet Breakfast Free day to explore Day 7 | Porto is alive in its architectural styles. As you Roman Lusitania, one of the best pre- on foot the historical center of this Buffet Breakfast Today you will disco- wander through the city you can disco- served archaeological sites in Spain, amazing city, discover its famous Plaza ver this wonderful city. The first place ver that Roman, Arab, and Christian in- reason why it was declared World Heri- Mayor, Casa de las Conchas, the Uni- to begin with is the Ribeira, the part of fluences are still evident in the , tage. Continue to Madrid, the capital of versity, the Cathedral, etc. Overnight in the city near the river, which is also a cathedrals and facades. Continue to the Spain. Arrival and check in at the hotel. Salamanca. good place to start visiting the World charming Obidos, one of the best pre- Overnight in Madrid. Heritage area; to the other side of the served medieval towns in Portugal. One Day 5 | Salamanca - Santiago river you will see the Ribeira de Gaia, a of the best ways to experience the town Day 11 | Madrid - Origin de Compostela (426 km) similar area from the city of Vila Nova is by walking the perimeter of the castle Buffet Breakfast Check out from hotel. Buffet Breakfast Drive towards nor- de Gaia (the two are only separated by walls. Not only does it give you a bird’s Drive to Madrid Airport for delivering thern Spain to the charming green the river). Next go up to the São Fran- eye view of the town below, but you the rented car and for your return fli- and mountainous Region of Galicia in cisco church and the Stock Exchange can also see the beautiful countryside ght. End of our services. 7