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North Spain Discovery

Trip type: 
Cultural
Adventure level: 
2. Gentle
Max group size: 
12
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Spain, Europe | 8 days
Trip code: 
ZMSN
What's included: 

Transport  - Train, local bus, on foot.

Accommodation - Hotels (7nts)

Meals - No meals included

Trip Highlights: 
Soak up Barcelona's cosmopolitan vibe
Wander Pamplona´s winding alleys and admire its cathedrals
Relax on the beach in San Sebastian
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(Departures in 2012-13)
  • Day 1 - Fly to Barcelona
  • Day 2 - Pamplona
  • Day 3-4 - Logrono
  • Day 5-6 - San Sebastian
  • Day 7 - Madrid
  • Day 8 - Tour ends
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Day
1

Fly to Barcelona

Fly to Barcelona and transfer to your hotel for your overnight accommodation.

Spain's second city is cosmopolitan and offers ground-breaking art and architecture, stylish shopping, superb dining and non-stop nightlife. If you arrive early be sure to visit the old Gothic Quarter with its labyrinth of streets, the Picasso Museum, wander the Rambla - the tree-lined pedestrian boulevard, or take the funicular to the top of Montjuic or Tibidabo for panoramic views of Barcelona and the harbour. Rich in famous sights Gaudi's bizarre La Sagrada Familia Cathedral is possibly the citys most iconic. Hotel - 1nt

Day
2

Pamplona

Travelling towards the heart land of Basque country and approaching the Navarran pyrenees you reach Pamplona. Following an orientation walk set out to explore this well preserved fortified medieval town and its impressive 16th century walls and citadel. Named after its founder "Pompey the Great" Pamplona has served the centuries as both a military stronghold and an important point on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail.

The Gothic cathedral here is listed among the most important religious buildings in Spain and is a must visit, along with a walk through the pleasant parks by the Rio Arga river. Hotel - 1nt

Day
3-4

Logrono

Today you travel to Logrono, a small, friendly town known for its red wine. Consider a visit to the cathedral or take a stroll along the river. There are also plenty of tapas bars to explore. On the morning of day 4 you will visit the Wine Museum. Hotel - 2nts 

Day
5-6

San Sebastian

This morning you travel to San Sebastian with its great beaches and vibrant old city. Arriving in the afternoon, you can stroll along the promenade, shop and consume tapas to your heart's content, or just soak up the sun.

You will take a walk up Mount Urgull for stunning views of both the town's beaches. For a different perspective of the most central beach La Concha, why not climb or catch a cable car to Monte Igueldo, or perhaps take a ferry to Santa Clara Island in the middle of the bay.

Day 6 is a free day to explore San Sebastian - or if you crave more culture, there is plenty of time to catch a local bus less than 1 hour down the road to Bilbao to visit the world famous and architecturally awesome Guggenheim museum. Hotel - 2nts 

Day
7

Madrid

Today you journey to the Spanish capital. Madrid is a city with rich history, architecture, museums, galleries, beautiful parks and of course, a wild nightlife. Be sure to visit the Museo del Prado, one of the greatest art galleries in the world and a definite highlight. The Reina Sofia is another great museum in Madrid. It contains an excellent collection of modern art and has two large sections dedicated to Picasso and Miro. Check out the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza also, with its private collection of paintings from Titian to Picasso. 

If museums are not your thing, the beautiful Real Jardin Botanico is a great spot to chill out or you can simply enjoy a coffee in one of the atmospheric streets and squares around the famous Plaza Mayor. You could ride a cable car with great views over the city to Casa de Campo, a huge wooded parkland where droves of local families head out to enjoy the weather at weekends. 

At night head out to Chueca, Plaza Dos de Mayo or Plaza Santa Ana, where the pulse of the city will lead you from bar to bar on a night out you are sure to remember. Hotel - 1nt

Day
8

Tour ends

Your tour ends today in Madrid, from where you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home.

Prices from

$1,700pp inc flights
Price include flights, transfers, all accomodation and entry fees, and a selection of meals.
$1,231pp exc flights
Price includes everything listed above, excluding flights and transfers.

5% off when you book 8 months in advance on this trip

Hurry though, as this offer ends 30 June 2013.  This discount excludes flights (see 'without flight' price). 

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