San Fermin- Running of the Bulls & Closing Ceremony Package Itinerary
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Palace Tours 12000 Biscayne Blvd. #107 Miami FL 33181 USA 800-724-5120 / 786-408-0610 Call Us 1-800-724-5120 San Fermin- Running of the Bulls & Closing Ceremony Package Once in a lifetime experience! Join the essentials tour of San Fermin's Running of the Bulls and witness one of the most popular festivals in Spain. Enjoy 4 days of San Fermin Running of the Bulls festival Highlights: Starting July 12th in Pamplona Experience the Closing Ceremony of the San Fermin Festival Roof-top view of the evening Fireworks Watch Running of the Bulls from the best view in Pamplona. Accommodations Watch first hand and enjoy the experience that everyone talks about! Itinerary Day 1 - Monday, July 12: Sightseeing tour of the Beautiful Pamplona & Culinary experience Arrive on your own to the selected accommodation Visit the city center on your own and enjoy different activities throughout the town. Please let us know if you would like bullfight tickets for the evening and we will be happy to arrange that for you. Return to the hotel for the night. VIP Class Includes Hotel Accommodation Day 2 - Tuesday, July 13: Running of the Bulls & Evening Fireworks 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 along side Spanish bulls through the narrow streets of Pamplona from a low level balcony located at dead man's corner. After this you can choose to return to the hotel for breakfast or enjoy activities / breakfast on your own in town. You have the remaining of the day to relax or participate in optional activities. For more information on optional activities contact us at (786)408-0610 In the evening we will meet at the designated area to continue to our roof top view of the Firework show. Return to the hotel for the night. VIP Class Includes Breakfast at Hotel Balcony on Dead man's corner during the Running of the Bulls Roof Top view of Fireworks Hotel Accommodation Day 3 - Wednesday, July 14: Closing Ceremony San Fermin- Running of the Bulls & Closing Ceremony Package(© www.palacetours.com) 1/5 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 along side Spanish bulls through the narrow streets of Pamplona from a low level balcony located at dead man's corner. We have reserved VIP balconies in the heart of town to view the launch of San Fermin festival. Watch from our VIP balcony and enjoy the Closing Ceremony After this you can choose to return to the hotel for breakfast or enjoy activities / breakfast on your own in town. Free time to enjoy various activities.There are a lot of activities throughout the day that will keep you busy. You can choose to participate in optional activities or explore the town on your own. For more information on optional activities contact us at (786)408-0610 Later in the evening, we gather at the VIP Balcony to enjoy the closing ceremony of the San Fermin Festival. VIP Class Included Breakfast at Hotel Balcony at the Dead Man's Corner VIP balcony view of the Closing Ceremony Hotel Accommodation Day 4 - Thursday, July 15: Breakfast & Check out Breakfast at the Hotel Checkout. For more information on optional activities or add on tours contact us at (786)408-0610 Destination Information Pamplona Pamplona is the capital city of Navarre, Spain. It is most famous world-wide for its San Fermín festival also known as "The Running of the Bulls" held each year from July 6th - 14th, which features the daily bullrun or "Encierro." There are many interesting things to do and explore in Pamplona for travelers, as it is a main city on the Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago). The most important religious building is the fourteenth century Gothic Cathedral, with an outstanding cloister and a Neoclassical façade. Visitors may also enjoy wine tours, Roman mosaics and buildings, and the many beautiful green parks. Price Chart VIP Class - Your tour price includes: 3 night of accommodation in Hotel VIP Balcony view of the Closing Ceremony Roof top view of firework show Balcony View of the Bull run for 2 days Daily breakfast Taxes and fees not specified as "excluded" San Fermin- Running of the Bulls & Closing Ceremony Package(© www.palacetours.com) 2/5 VIP Class - Your tour price excludes: Domestic or international airfare Travel insurance or visa fees Items of a personal nature, such as laundry and souvenirs Any additional hotel accommodations pre- or post-tour Any items not specifically mentioned as "VIP class included" Accommodation AC CIUDAD DE PAMPLONA , Pamplona (4****) C/ Iturrama,21 The AC CIUDAD DE PAMPLONA in PAMPLONA offers a comfortable setting, always aimed at customer satisfaction. Of particular note are the panoramic views of the avenue. Its 109rooms are spaces where guests will find the comfort and peace they require to rest. We have Cot for children. We also have Reading Room. Facilities Money Exchange, Bars:, Bellboy, Coffee-Shop, Cots (On Request), Hairdryer, Handicapped access to Lifts, Heating in Public Areas, Information Bureau, Internet Corner, Laundry service, Lifts:, Magnifiying Mirror, Minibar in Bedrooms, Number of Restaurants, Photocopy Service, Reading Room, Safety Deposit Box, Safety Deposit box in Reception, Smoke Detectors, Telephone, TV Room: ** The above accommodations are for reference and all efforts will be made to give these accommodations. In some circumstances if they are not available, alternate arrangements will be made in similar hotels Travel Tips & FAQ's The Tour: Is this trip suitable for seniors? Yes. Our luxury tours in Spain are particularly popular among tourists over the age of 50. In recent years, younger clientele are becoming increasingly represented on the tours as well. As we expect the majority of passengers to be over 50, we have designed the tour to include activities and accommodations best suited for our guests as well as to provide upscale service throughout the trip. What about young adults? In the past we have had families with teenage children go on this tour and have received positive feedback. There are many interesting things to do as a family throughout the trip. What about children? Children are permitted on the tour, however we typically do not receive bookings for families traveling with young children. As each child is different, we leave it up to the parents to decide if this type of trip would be of interest to their child. When / how soon should I book? We recommend booking as soon as possible if you have strong preferences for room type. If this tour is something that you are interested in, we suggest reserving your spot now, as it is likely to sell out quickly. Is this tour wheelchair acceptable? Up to 2/3 wheelchairs can be made available upon special request for guests with difficulties walking or who tire easily and would like a wheelchair during off train excursions. A certain degree of mobility is expected for guests to fully enjoy the tour. Please let us know at the time of booking if you would like to request a wheelchair for use during excursions. What is the weather like? Spain experiences a mild oceanic climate, with not too many extreme temperatures. July tends to be a warm month. Please bring along a light jacket or for chilly evenings, and sun protection for warm afternoons. Is there an option to attend a bullfight? Yes, there are multiple opportunities to view a bullfight on this tour. Bullfights are completely optional and entrance tickets are not included in the cost of the tour. Guests can expect to pay about 200 Euro per ticket for low level seats. Please let us know at the time of booking if you would like to attend a bullfight, so we can make reservations accordingly. San Fermin- Running of the Bulls & Closing Ceremony Package(© www.palacetours.com) 3/5 For people not interested in watching a bullfight, what other activities are available? We understand and respect our guests’ decision to either attend or not attend bullfights. Other optional activities will be made available such as cooking classes or visits to the wine country. These activities will be based on the requests and interests of our guests and will be available about 3 months prior to the start date of the tour. Please let us know at the time of booking if you have a particular interest or idea for an activity. Guest also have the option to enjoy Pamplona and the San Fermin festivities on their as well. Expenses How much should I expect to tip? Tipping is not mandatory, and is left to the sole discretion of the traveler. This is a decision that should be made based on your enjoyment of the journey and the service. What are the passport/visa requirements for travel to Spain? Please ensure that your passport has at least three blank pages and that it is valid for at least six months beyond your departure date from Spain. Please check with your local embassy regarding visa requirements. When should I plan to arrive? The meeting time for the tour is in the morning on Friday, July 12th. Full instructions will be printed on your travel voucher. We recommend arriving at least 1 day prior to your tour so that you may acclimate and relax prior to embarking on your exciting journey. Terms & Conditions PAYMENT TERMS: 40% of total tour cost due at the time of booking 60% or balance no later than 90 days prior to tour departure date CANCELLATION FEES: Cancellations up to 90 days prior is refundable up to 50% of Deposit 90 days prior is non Refundable Cancellations should be intitiated by FAX to the corporate office in Miami, FL The above times are based on local time of the destination where the tour is provided.