San Festival

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w w w . t h e t r a v e l e x p l o r e r s . c o m San Fermin Festival The San Fermin Festival (Running of the ) has far more to it than its infamous stampede. The eight days of the festival are packed with events, concerts, family activities, firework, church services, and markets. The whole city will be filled with residents and tourists alike donned in the traditional white outfit with a red scarf. A trip to the Running of the Bulls is sure to include incredible wine and food, lively company, and a contagious atmosphere of adrenaline and excitement. Come for the bulls, stay for the incredible food, drink, sites, and people. The origins of the festival may be a bit random and convoluted, but after witnessing the event, you’ll understand why the tradition has persisted for so long. To begin, runners dressed in traditional costume of white clothes with a red bandana pray to an image of San Fermín – patron saint of the festival. When the first rocket is fired, six fighting bulls, along with six tame oxen, wearing bells, are released into the streets. A second rocket indicates all bulls are on the streets, and a third rocket is fired when all have entered the . A final fourth rocket tells people it’s safe to return to the streets and the fences can be taken down. The whole run takes just a few minutes to complete. After the morning runs, there is a jovial atmosphere about town, with lots of eating and drinking, traditional dancing and parades, as well as nightly firework displays. The San Fermín Festival is not just fun event for the entertainment of visitors, it’s also a thrilling adventure of lifetime. It is taken very seriously, and many spend years training for this, and have experience working closely with bulls. And whoever experiences this festival first time; wishes to come again. If you do wish to take part, however, you must be over the age of 18 and must make sure to speak to experienced runners, in order to find out which part of the course is best to start from and get safety tips.

w w w . t h e t r a v e l e x p l o r e r s . c o m Day 1 1 2 t h J u l y 2 0 2 0 Arrival of party into Bilbao, meet & Greet at the airport and transfer to hotel welcoming by our counterpart team. Check in and free time for Rest. In the afternoon we start a Guided tour of with English Speaking Guide. This guided visit will provide you with the main highlights of San Fermin Festival and city tour. You will be able to get useful tips from our local tour guide to make the most of your time in Pamplona. Enjoy the Fiesta like a local! Orientation of Pamplona and San Fermin Festivities. After the tour free time to explore the city on your own. Overnight at hotel

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Breakfast at the Hotel This morning at 6:45 AM we will make our way to the reserved spots in Pamplona to watch the Running of the Bulls. We will watch the thrill seekers run alongside Spanish bulls through the narrow streets of Pamplona from a balcony. Watch the Running of the Bulls from a balcony OR participate in the run. Watch the longest stretch of the running of the bulls along the famous Estafeta Street. Enjoy some of the most spectacular runs from a privileged balcony viewing. Includes: VIP Balcony (2nd floor) Local Guide Coffee and biscuits Time: 06:55 am - 08:20 am. Later return to hotel for some rest after thrilling adventure. In the afternoon you’ll get to watch Bullfight. This option is ideal for those who want a privileged location for the Bullfight in Pamplona which takes place every evening during the San Fermin Festival. Make the most of your experience with these Bullfight Tickets (Palco/Grada Sombra - Shaded Box Seat/Grandstand). Includes: ticket + Administrative Fee Time: access to the Bullring. After watching the bullfight we have another activity which is called Fireworks Tapas Dinner & Party. You are going to experience an awesome fireworks show of 30 minute take place in the city. The sky gets lightened by thousands of colorful explosions forming amazing shapes and visual effects. its The most colorful and noisy event of the Running of the Bulls. Later an amazing dinner will be served. Once the Pamplona fireworks & dinner is over, it’s time to dance. From 23:30 to 1:00, you can make the most of our interior disco and have the finest cocktails as you dance with the best music by the DJ. This is a unique opportunity for you to live a wonderful night in The Running of the Bulls Festival where you will meet people not only from Pamplona but from every part of the world. It is a perfect warm up for what is to be enjoyed the following days. Either if you like crowded spaces or if you prefer being comfortably over an exclusive terrace, you can choose the one that fits most for you. As you can see, there are multiple choices so you can live and enjoy the prestigious Firework Contest from every perspective. Late night return to hotel

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Breakfast at hotel. Visit the city center on your own and enjoy different activities throughout the town. Late evening night get ready for “Pobre de mi” (Running of the Bulls Closing Ceremony). The final event of the San Fermin, known as “Pobre de me,” signals the conclusion to all of the annual festivities. Many see this is a sad occasion, others relieved as their bodies have reached their partying limits. There is a song that is chanted during the final night, which translates to “Poor me, poor me", for the fiesta of San Fermín has come to a close. You can live it all at ground level, be overwhelmed by the masses of charming but slightly rowdy party-goers and have a very limited view of the event… Or, you have the choice to experience it from the comfort of a balcony and get a global perspective of the innumerable details at play in Plaza del Castillo at all times. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with living El Chupinazo from the ground. You’ll feel the pulse of the festival; you’ll be part of the rhythm of the crowd. Latenight return to hotel.

w w w . t h e t r a v e l e x p l o r e r s . c o m Day 4 1 5 t h J u l y 2 0 2 0 Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer to Airport for flight Back to Home. Inclusion Return Air Ticket Visa Processing 3 Nights Hotel Accommodation (Triple sharing) 4* Hotel Travel/Health Insurance Package Return Airport Transfer Opportunity to run with the bulls. USD 300 0/per Place at Balconies to watch run person/triple sharing Bullfight Tickets 3 Breakfast + 01 Lunch + 1 Dinner English Speaking Guide

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