ESCORTED TOURS AND PACKAGES

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SPAIN
2008-2009
ESCORTED TOURS AND PACKAGES
Independent Vacations
Petrabax Hotels
For the more adventurous independent free-style vacation, we are
confident that Petrabax can satisfy
all of your travel needs with the best
products available.
We have an unbelievable selection of
more than 50,000 hotels. Whether
you prefer luxury properties or more
modest and affordable three or four
star hotels, we are sure to match
you to the right hotel. For a complete
list and live availability and prices at
ALL of our hotels, visit:
www.petrabax.com/hotels
For over 20 years Petrabax has been
an Industry leader in quality escorted
tours and independent vacations to
Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
Escorted Tour Discounts
Senior discount of 5% for persons 65
or older. Children discount of 25% for
1 child sharing room with 2 adults.
Family Plan discount of 10% for each
family of 4 to 6 members of which
at least 2 are children under 12.
Discount of 5% for reservations under
deposit 90 days in advance. Note:
Discounts are not cumulative nor valid
for all tours.
Escorted Tours
Car Rentals
If you prefer the comfort, ease and
economy of an escorted group tour,
we offer you a great variety of affordable quality escorted vacations featuring airport transfers, first class hotels
and sightseeing tours always accompanied by our professional bi-lingual
(English and Spanish) tour conductors
and local guides.
Private Services for
discriminating travelers
Special luxury service with English
speaking chauffeur driven itineraries.
Call us for a quote
on a customized
program at
800 634 1188.
To view our suggested itineraries visit:
www.petrabax.com/private
Petrabax has an
excellent selection of self drive
cars in Spain and Portugal. Rates
include unlimited mileage, collision, liability (except Portugal) and
theft insurance and VAT tax. To view
our entire selection of cars, luxury
vehicles and minivans visit:
www.petrabax.com/cars
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Pousadas of Portugal
Official US Representative of Paradores of Spain & Pousadas of Portugal
The most unique hotels on the Iberian
Peninsula. Over 130 properties:
Medieval fortress, fairy-tale castles,
romantic palaces. An excellent choice
for the adventurous free spirited traveler. For live availability and prices
visit: www.petrabax.com/paradores or
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Spain’s Heart & S8ol
+ Colors10 Dof -S9pain
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N
ays
ights or
ays
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Madrid, Seville, Cordoba, Granada & Costa del Sol
Itinerary:
Day 1, Friday: En route
Overnight flight (flight not included) to Madrid.
Day 2, Saturday: MADRID
Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Free day to get
acquainted with one of Europe’s most dynamic
capital cities. In the evening, enjoy an escorted
panoramic tour of Illuminated Madrid, ending at the
atmospheric Plaza Mayor, where you may enjoy
some of the delicious “tapas”. PREMIUM PACKAGE
includes Tapas Dinner. Accommodations at
NH Príncipe de Vergara.
Day 3, Sunday: MADRID
Buffet breakfast. Morning panoramic city tour,
including the Cibeles and Neptune fountains, the
magnificent Alcalá Gate, the Puerta del Sol and
Plaza Oriente, Retiro Park, the Gran Via as well as
modern Madrid. Free time for lunch on your own.
PREMIUM PACKAGE includes this Lunch. Free
afternoon. Highly recommended is an optional
excursion to ancient Imperial Toledo, where you can
admire the magnificent cathedral and the art of El
Greco. Premium Package includes Toledo
excursion. Or, you may choose to visit (on your
own) the famed Royal Palace. Accommodations at
Day 4, Monday: MADRID - MERIDA - SEVILLE
Buffet breakfast. Departure through the region of
Extremadura, to the ancient city of Mérida. Free time
for lunch on own. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes
lunch. Afternoon visit to the impressive Roman
amphitheater before continuing to Seville. Accommodations at Novotel Sevilla.
Day 5, Tuesday: SEVILLE
Buffet breakfast. Morning city tour including the
Tower of Gold, Maria Luisa Park, the Santa Cruz
Quarter, and the cathedral with its Giralda Tower (a
former minaret). Free time for lunch on your own.
PREMIUM PACKAGE includes lunch. Afternoon
free to continue to explore or shop. This evening an
optional Flamenco Show is suggested. PREMIUM
PACKAGE includes Flamenco Show and
drink. Accommodations at Novotel Sevilla.
Day 6, Wednesday: SEVILLE - CORDOBA
- GRANADA
Buffet breakfast. Departure to Cordoba for a tour
of the fantastic former Great Mosque. Free time for
lunch on your own. Continue to Granada. PREMIUM
PACKAGE includes dinner tonight. Tonight
perhaps take an optional tour to visit the Albaicin
quarter, to enjoy its typical music and a little wine.
PREMIUM PACKAGE includes Albaicin visit.
Accommodations at Nevada Palace.
Day 7, Thursday: GRANADA - MADRID
Buffet breakfast. Morning escorted tour of the fabulous Alhambra, once palace of the Moorish rulers,
in the middle ages, of this part of Spain. Also marvel
at the extensive and lush gardens of the Generalife.
After the tour departure by coach across the fields
of La Mancha to Madrid. Accommodations at NH
Príncipe de Vergara.
Day 8, Friday: EN ROUTE
Buffet breakfast. Transfer to airport.
Colors of Spain Extension
Day 1 through 6:
Same as Spain’s Heart & “Sol”.
Day 7, Thursday: GRANADA - COSTA DEL SOL
Buffet breakfast. This morning, enjoy an
escorted tour of the magnificent Alhambra
and the verdant Gardens of the Generalife.
Departure to the world - famous resort area of
the Costa del Sol. Accommodations at Melia
Costa del Sol.
Day 8 and 9, Friday and Saturday:
COSTA DEL SOL
Buffet breakfast. Free days. Accommodations at Melia Costa del Sol.
Day 10, Sunday: EN ROUTE
Madrid
•
• Merida
• Cordoba
• Granada
•
Seville
Costa del Sol
•
Your Tour Includes:
• Transfers airport - hotel - airport
• Accommodations in First Class hotels
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach transportation
• Professional tour escort throughout (bilingual
English/Spanish)
• Escorted sightseeing tours with bilingual guide in
Madrid, Cordoba, Granada, and Seville
• Evening Illuminations tour of Madrid
• Baggage (1 piece per person) handling at hotels
• Travel bag (delivered in Spain)
PRICES PER PERSON, land only:
SGLDBL
SH&S
$1420
$1030
CoS
$1919
$1388
Apr
18 25
May
2 9 16 23 30
Jun
6 13 20 27
SH&S
$1333
$943
CoS
$2016
$1486
Jul
4 11 18 25
Aug
22 29
SH&S
$1319
$899
CoS
$2016
$1486
Aug
1 8 15
SH&S
$1420
$1030
CoS
$1919
$1388
Sep
5 12 19 26
Oct
3 10 17 24
SH&S
$1365
$976
CoS
$1647
$1214
Oct
31
Nov
7 14 21 28
Dec
5 12 19 26
Jan
2 9 16 23 30
Feb
6 13 20 27
Mar
6 13 20 27
TPL
$996
$1342
$912
$1436
$885
$1436
$996
$1342
$943
$1174
OPTIONAL Premium Package INCLUDES:
For only $292 per person.
• “Tapas” dinner in Madrid
• Typical lunch in Madrid
• Tour to Toledo
• Lunch in Mérida
• Lunch in Seville
• Dinner in Granada
• Tour - Show of the Albaicin in Granada
• Flamenco show in Seville
Tour prices valid only when purchased with airfare.
Add $50 per person for land only bookings. Hotels
used are subject to change without prior notice.
Barcelona
Madrid
•
C
harming Spain
10 D - 8 N
ays
ights
Madrid, Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Valencia & Barcelona
•
Valencia
• Merida
• Cordoba
Granada
• Seville •
Costa del Sol
•
Your Tour Includes:
English/Spanish)
Madrid, Cordoba, Granada, Seville, Valencia and
Barcelona
SglDbl
$2092
$1496
May
2 9 16 23 30
Jun
6 13 20 27
$1940
$1344
Jul
4 11 18 25
Aug
1 8 15 22 29
$2092
$1496
Sep
5 12 19 26
Oct
3 10 17 24
$1930
$1378
Oct
31
Nov
7 21
Dec
5 19
Jan
2 16 30
Feb
13 27
Mar
13 20 27
Tpl
$1446
$1300
$1446
$1331
• Tour to Toledo
• Dinner in Barcelona’s Pueblo Español
• Typical lunch in the Olympic Port of Barcelona
Itinerary:
Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Free day to get acquainted with one of Europe’s most dynamic cities.
In the evening, enjoy an escorted panoramic tour of
Illuminated Madrid, ending at the atmospheric Plaza
Mayor, where you may enjoy some of the delicious
“tapas”. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes Tapas
Dinner. Accommodations at NH Príncipe de
Vergara.
Plaza Oriente, Retiro Park and the Gran Via. Free
time for lunch on your own. PREMIUM PACKAGE
includes this Lunch. Free afternoon. We recommend an optional tour to Imperial Toledo, to admire
the magnificent cathedral and the art of El Greco.
Premium Package includes Toledo TOUR.
Accommodations at NH Príncipe de Vergara.
Quarter, and the cathedral with its Giralda Tower
(a former minaret). PREMIUM PACKAGE includes
lunch. Afternoon free. This evening an optional
Flamenco Show is suggested. PREMIUM PACKAGE
includes Flamenco Show and drink. Accommodations at Novotel Sevilla.
- GRANADA
perhaps take advantage of an optional opportunity
to visit the atmospheric Albaicin quarter, to enjoy its
typical music and a little wine. PREMIUM PACKAGE
includes Albaicin visit. Accommodations at
Nevada Palace.
Day 7, Thursday: GRANADA - VALENCIA
Buffet breakfast. This morning, enjoy an escorted
tour of the magnificent Alhambra and the verdant
Gardens of the Generalife. At mid-day, departure to
the east cost of Spain arriving to Valencia for accomodation at NH Las Artes.
Day 8, Friday: VALENCIA - BARCELONA
Buffet breakfast and morning tour of the city and
the new area of museums. In the early afternoon,
continuation north to Barcelona, one of Europe’s
most cosmopolitan cities. In the evening, perhaps
consider dining at the charming Pueblo Español,
featuring architectural replicas from all of Spain’s
regions. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner
tonight. Accommodations at Barcelona Plaza.
Day 9, Saturday: BARCELONA
Buffet breakfast. This morning enjoy an escorted
tour of one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. See
the ancient Gothic Quarter with its magnificent
cathedral. Stop to admire the exterior of Gaudi’s
masterwork, the Basilica of the Sacred Family
(Sagrada Familia). Continue to Montjuich Hill (site of
the Olympic Stadium), to enjoy a spectacular view
of Barcelona and its port area. Free time for lunch,
perhaps in the Olympic Port area. Lunch included
today in PREMIUM PACKAGE. Afternoon free. Accommodations at Barcelona Plaza.
Buffet breakfast. Transfer to Barcelona airport.
The North
of Spain
12 D - 10 N
ays
Day 1, Thursday: En route
Depart by overnight flight to Barcelona.
Day 2, Friday: BARCELONA
Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Free day. In the
evening, perhaps consider dining at the charming
Pueblo Español, featuring architectural replicas
from all of Spain’s regions. PREMIUM PACKAGE
includes dinner tonight. Accommodations
at Barcelona Plaza.
Buffet breakfast and morning panoramic city tour,
including the quaint Gothic Quarter with its ancient
cathedral, the modernist Holy Family Basilica by
Gaudi, and more. Admire the breathtaking views
from Montjuich. Free time for lunch on your own in
the beautiful Olympic Port area. Premium package
includes lunch. Afternoon free.
Day 4, Sunday: BARCELONA - ZARAGOZA
- SAN SEBASTIAN OR BILBAO
Buffet breakfast and departure toward Zaragoza.
Lunch on your own before continuing to San Sebastian for late afternoon arrival. Spend this evening
strolling the streets of the old city and tasting
their famous tapas (pintxos). PREMIUM PACKAGE
includes a dinner based on visiting several
tavernas and dining on tapas. Accommodations in San Sebastian at NH Aranzazu or in
Bilbao at NH Villa de Bilbao.
Oviedo
Bilbao
Santander
Santiago
de Compostela
Madrid
San
Sebastian
Zaragoza
ights
Barcelona, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander, Santillana del Mar,
Covadonga, Oviedo, A Coruña & Santiago de Compostela, Madrid
Itinerary:
A Coruña
•
Barcelona
•
•
Day 5, Monday: SAN SEBASTIAN OR BILBAO
- SANTANDER
Buffet breakfast. Departure to Bilbao. Free time to
admire the exterior of the Guggenheim Museum on
your own. We arrive in Santander, a city with beautiful beaches and fantastic food. PREMIUM PACKAGE
included dinner in a restaurant in the old
city tonight. Accommodations at Santemar.
Day 6 Tuesday: SANTANDER – SANTILLANA
DEL MAR – COVADONGA – OVIEDO
Buffet breakfast. Departure to Santillana del Mar.
PREMIUM PACKAGE includes lunch in Santillana. Free time. Head to the Picos de Europa
spectacular mountain landscapes, to visit the shrine
of Covadonga. Accommodations at Regente.
Day 7 Wednesday: OVIEDO - RIBADEO - A
CORUÑA - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Buffet breakfast and continue along the north
coast Ribadeo (fishing village) and A Coruña (port
city). Free time before continuing to the pilgrimage
city of Santiago de Compostela. Tonight you may
choose to have dinner in the hotel, with the typical
“Queimada”. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner. Accommodations at Torres Compostela.
Day 8, Thursday: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
– RIAS BAIXAS
Buffet breakfast. Morning guided tour of the old
city and its beautiful and historical Cathedral. In the
afternoon departure to the area of the “rias baixas”,
the Island of La Toja, and the charming villages of
Sanxenxo and Cambados. Return to Santiago for
acommodations at Torres Compostela.
Day 9, Friday: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
– MADRID
Buffet breakfast and departure to Madrid.
Expected mid-afternoon arrival. Accomodations at
Buffet breakfast. Free day to get acquainted with
one of Europe’s most dynamic cities. In the evening,
enjoy an escorted panoramic tour of Illuminated
Madrid, ending at the atmospheric Plaza Mayor,
where you may enjoy some of the delicious “tapas”.
PREMIUM PACKAGE includes Tapas Dinner.
Day 12, Monday: EN ROUTE
Your Tour Includes:
English/Spanish)
Barcelona, Santiago de Compostela and Madrid
• Baggage handling (1 piece per person) at hotels
SglDbl
$2244
$1572
May
8 22
Jun
5 19
$2276
$1605
Jul
3 10 17 24 31
Aug
7 14 21 28
$2298
$1627
Sep
4 11 18 25
Oct
2 9 23
Tpl
$1520
$1552
$1573
• Typical Lunch in Barcelona
• Tapas Dinner in San Sebastian
• Dinner in Santander
• Lunch in Santillana del Mar
• Dinner with Queimada in Santiago
• Tour to Toledo
• Santiago
de Compostela
• Porto
Salamanca
Barcelona
•
ays
• Segovia
ights or
days
nights
Madrid, Segovia, Avila, Salamanca, Santiago de Compostela, Porto, Coimbra, Fatima,
Obidos, Lisboa, Mérida, Seville, Cordoba & Granada + Valencia & Barcelona
Madrid
Valencia •
• Coimbra
• Avila
Fatima
•
• Merida
• Obidos
• Lisboa
• Cordoba
• Granada
Seville
•
Itinerary:
Day 1, Saturday: En route
Your Tour Includes:
• Professional bilingual tour escort throughout
• Escorted sightseeing tours with bilingual guide
in Madrid, Salamanca, Santiago, Oporto, Lisbon,
Seville, Cordoba and Granada plus Barcelona
and Valencia for Iberian Explorer.
SglDbl
IH
$2515
$1822
IE
$3254
$2278
May
3 10 17 24 31
Jun
7 14 21 28
IH
$2418
$1724
IE
$3145
$2169
Jul
5 12 19 26
Aug
2 9 16 23 30
IH
$2515
$1822
IE
$3319
$2343
Sep
6 13 20 27
Oct
4 11 18 25
IH
$2353
$1724
IE
$2982
$2115
Nov
1 15 29
Dec
13 27
Jan
10 24
Feb
7 21
Mar
7 21 28
I14berian
Holiday
+/15 Iberian Explorer
D - 12 N
17
Tpl
$1761
$2202
$1667
$2097
$1761
$2265
Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Free day to get
acquainted with one of Europe’s most dynamic
capital cities. In the evening, enjoy an escorted
panoramic tour of Illuminated Madrid, ending at the
atmospheric Plaza Mayor, where you may enjoy
some of the delicious “tapas”. PREMIUM PACKAGE
includes Tapas Dinner. Accommodations at
Day 3, MONday: MADRID
Plaza Oriente, Retiro Park, the Gran Via as well as
modern Madrid. Free time for lunch on your own.
PREMIUM PACKAGE includes this Lunch. Free
afternoon. Highly recommended is an optional
excursion to ancient Imperial Toledo, where you can
admire the magnificent cathedral and the art of El
Greco. Premium Package includes Toledo
excursion. Or, you may choose to visit (on your
own) the famed Royal Palace. Accommodations at
Day 4, Tuesday: Madrid - Segovia - Avila
- Salamanca
Buffet breakfast and departure to ancient Segovia,
with its 2000 year - old Roman aqueduct and world
famous Alcazar Castle. Continue to Avila, to admire
its perfectly preserved 11th century walls before
arriving in Salamanca, home of one of the great
$1667
$2044
• “Tapas” dinner and typical lunch in Madrid
• Tour of Toledo
• Dinner in Salamanca and Santiago (with Queimada)
• Dinner in Oporto and lunch in Fatima
• Dinner and Fado Show in Lisbon
• Tour of Sintra and Cascais
• Lunches in Mérida in Seville
• Flamenco Show in Seville
• Albaicin tour and show in Granada
PLUS for Iberian Explorer add:
For an extra $84 per person.
• Typical lunch in the Olympic Port of Barcelona
medieval universities. Afternoon tour of the city’s
center, with two magnificent cathedrals, the university and the unique shell house. In the evening, don’t
fail to take a stroll through the lively Plaza Mayor.
Premium package includes a typical dinner.
Accommodations at Salamanca Plaza.
Day 5, Wednesday: Salamanca - Zamora
- Santiago de Compostela
Buffet breakfast. Head northwest into Galicia and
the city of Santiago de Compostela. Afternoon tour
including the cathedral containing the tomb of St.
James the Apostle. This evening, perhaps enjoy a
local dinner with the typical “Queimada” flaming
drink made from local spirits. Premium package
includes dinner. Accommodations at Torres
Compostela.
Day 6, Thursday: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
– RIAS BAIXAS
accommodations at Torres Compostela.
Day 7, Friday: Santiago de Compostela
- Vigo - Braga - Porto
Buffet breakfast. Head south, through the
beautiful country of the “Rias Baixas”, passing Vigo
en route to Portugal. Pause in the charming and
historical villages of Braga before arriving in beautiful Porto, at the mouth of the Douro River. In the
afternoon, local guided city tour visiting one winery.
PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a typical dinner.
Accommodations at Mercure Batalha.
- GRANADA
of the former Great Mosque. Lunch on your own.
Continue to Granada. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner tonight. Tonight take advantage
of an optional opportunity to visit the atmospheric
Albaicin quarter, to enjoy its typical music and a little
wine. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes Albaicin
visit. Accommodations at Nevada Palace.
Day 13, Thursday: GRANADA - MADRID
Buffet breakfast. Morning escorted tour of the fabulous Alhambra, once palace of the Moorish rulers
in the middle ages. Marvel at the extensive and lush
gardens of the Generalife. After the tour departure
by coach across the fields of La Mancha to Madrid.
Day 14, Friday: EN ROUTE
Iberian Explorer Extension
Day 1 through 12:
Same as Iberian Holiday
Buffet breakfast. This morning, enjoy an escorted tour of the magnificent Alhambra and the
verdant Gardens of the Generalife. At mid-day,
departure to the east cost of Spain arriving to
Valencia for accomodation at NH Las Artes.
Buffet breakfast and morning tour of the city
and the new area of museums. In the early
afternoon, continuation north to Barcelona, one
of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities. In the evening, perhaps consider dining at the charming
Pueblo Español, featuring architectural replicas
from all of Spain’s regions. PREMIUM PACKAGE
includes dinner tonight. Accommodations at Barcelona Plaza.
Day 8, Saturday: Porto - Coimbra - Fatima
- Obidos - Lisbon
Buffet breakfast. Departure to the university town
of Coimbra. Free time before continuing to Fatima.
Visit the basilica, and lunch on your own. Premium
package includes lunch. Proceed to the walled
village of Obidos before continuing to Lisbon. Accommodations at Hotel Dom Manuel I.
Day 9, Sunday: Lisbon
Buffet breakfast. Morning tour of Lisbon, including
the Tower of Belen and the Jeronimos Monastery.
Afternoon free. Highly recommended is the optional
excursion to the charming villages of Cascais and
Sintra. Premium package includes this
excursion. Tonight there is a wonderful optional
opportunity to enjoy a show of Fado music with a
delicious dinner. Premium package includes
Fado show and dinner. Accommodations at
Hotel Dom Manuel I.
Day 10, Monday: LISBON - MERIDA - SEVILLE
Buffet breakfast. Departure, through Extremadura
to the ancient Roman city of Mérida. Free time for
lunch on own. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes
amphitheater before continuing to Seville. Accommodations.
Quarter, and the cathedral (one of the world’s largest) with its Giralda Tower. Free time for lunch on
your own. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes lunch.
Afternoon free. This evening a Flamenco Show is
suggested, with the enjoyment of local wine. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes Flamenco Show and
drink. Accommodations at Novotel Sevilla.
Buffet breakfast. This morning enjoy an
escorted tour of one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. See the ancient Gothic Quarter with
its magnificent cathedral. Stop to admire the
exterior of Gaudi’s masterwork, the Basilica of
the Sacred Family (Sagrada Familia). Continue
to Montjuich Hill (site of the Olympic Stadium),
to enjoy a spectacular view of Barcelona and its
port area. Free time for lunch, perhaps in the
Olympic Port area. Lunch included today in
PREMIUM PACKAGE. Afternoon free. Accommodations at Barcelona Plaza.
- MADRID
Buffet breakfast and departure toward
Zaragoza, where you may visit (on your own) the
Basilica of Our Lady of El Pilar. Lunch on your
own before continuing to on into Madrid. Accommodations NH Principe de Vergara.
Day 17, Monday: EN ROUTE
Buffet breakfast. Transfer to Madrid airport.
Oviedo
Santander Bilbao
• Santiago
de Compostela
San
Sebastian
Barcelona
•
F16ascinating
Spain
D - 14 N
ays
Madrid
Valencia
ights
Madrid, Mérida, Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona, San Sebastian, Bilbao,
Santander, Santillana del Mar, Covadonga, Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela
•
• Merida
• Cordoba
• Granada
•
Seville
Your Tour Includes:
• Transfers airport-hotel-airport
English/Spanish)
in Madrid, Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Valencia,
Barcelona, and Santiago de Compostela
SglDbl
$3167
$2224
May
2 16 30
Jun
13 27
$3112
$2169
Jul
4 11 18 25
Aug
1 8 15 22 29
$3221
$2278
Sep
5 12 19 26
Oct
3 17
Tpl
$2149
$2097
$2202
• Tour to Toledo
• Typical Lunch in Barcelona
• Tour Show of the Albaicin in Granada
• Tapas Dinner in San Sebastian
• Dinner in Santander
• Lunch in Santillana del Mar
• Dinner with Queimada in Santiago
Itinerary:
Vergara.
- GRANADA
take advantage of an optional visit the atmospheric
Gardens of the Generalife. Departure to Valencia for
accomodation at NH Las Artes.
Buffet breakfast and morning city tour. In the early
afternoon, continuation north to Barcelona, one of
Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities. In the evening,
consider dining at the charming Pueblo Español,
featuring architectural replicas from all of Spain’s
regions. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner
tonight. Accommodations at Barcelona Plaza.
Buffet breakfast. Morning escorted tour of one of
Barcelona. See the ancient Gothic Quarter with its
magnificent cathedral. Stop to admire the exterior of
Gaudi’s masterwork, the Basilica of the Sacred Family (Sagrada Familia). Continue to Montjuich Hill (site
of the Olympic Stadium), to enjoy a spectacular view
of Barcelona and its port area. Free time for lunch,
perhaps in the Olympic Port area. Lunch included
today in PREMIUM PACKAGE. Afternoon free. Accommodations at Barcelona Plaza.
- SAN SEBASTIAN OR BILBAO
Buffet breakfast and departure toward Zaragoza,
where you may visit (on your own) the Basilica of
Our Lady of El Pilar. Lunch on your own before
continuing to San Sebastian for late afternoon
arrival. Spend this evening strolling the streets of
the old city and tasting their famous tapas (pintxos).
PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a dinner based
on visiting several tavernas and dining on
tapas. Accommodations in San Sebastian at
NH Aranzazu or in Bilbao at NH Villa de Bilbao.
Day 11, Monday: SAN SEBASTIAN OR BILBAO
- SANTANDER
Buffet breakfast. Departure to Bilbao. Free time to
admire the exterior of the Guggenheim Museum on
your own. We arrive in Santander, a city with beautiful beaches and fantastic food. PREMIUM PACKAGE
included dinner in a restaurant in the old
city tonight. Accommodations at Santemar.
Day 12, Tuesday: SANTANDER – SANTILLANA
DEL MAR – COVADONGA – OVIEDO
Buffet breakfast. Departure to Santillana del
Mar, a well preserved medieval village. PREMIUM
PACKAGE includes lunch in Santillana. Free
time. Head to the Picos de Europa, one Spain’s most
spectacular mountain landscapes, to visit the shrine
of Covadonga. Accommodations at Regente.
Day 13, Wednesday: OVIEDO - RIBADEO - A
CORUÑA - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Buffet breakfast and continue along the north
coast Ribadeo (fishing village) and A Coruña (port
city). Free time before continuing to the pilgrimage
city of Santiago de Compostela. Tonight you may
choose to have dinner in the hotel, with the typical
“Queimada”. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner. Accommodations at Torres Compostela.
Day 14, Thursday: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAIXAS
acommodations at Torres Compostela.
Day 15, Friday: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
– MADRID
Buffet breakfast and departure to Madrid.
Expected mid-afternoon arrival. Accomodations at
Buffet breakfast. Transfer to Madrid airport.
S
outhern Spain & Morocco II
17 D – 15 N
ays
Madrid
• Merida
• Cordoba
Granada
• Seville •
Costa del Sol •
Itinerary:
• Tangier
• Meknes
•
• Casablanca
Rabat
Marrakech
•
• Fez
Your Tour Includes:
• Transfers airport-hotel-airport
English/Spanish)
in Madrid, Cordoba, Granada, and Seville
SglDbl
$3448
$2582
May
2 9 16 23 30
Jun
6 13 20 27
$3470
$2604
Jul
4 11 18 25
Aug
1 8 15 22 29
$3448
$2582
Sep
5 12 19 26
Oct
3 10 17 24 31
$3319
$2473
Nov
7 14 21 28
Dec
5
$3404
$2559
Dec
12 19
$3319
$2473
Dec
26
Jan
2 9 16 23 30
Feb
6 13 20 27
Mar
6 13 20 27
ights
Madrid, Mérida, Sevilla, Córdoba, Granada, Costa del Sol, Fez, Meknes, Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Costa del Sol
•
Tpl
$2496
$2516
$2496
$2391
Vergara.
$2474
$2391
• Tour to Toledo
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- GRANADA
take advantage of an optional visit the atmospheric
Day 7, Thursday: GRANADA - COSTA DEL SOL
Gardens of the Generalife. Departure to the world
- famous resort area of the Costa del Sol. Accommodations at Melia Costa Del Sol.
Day 8 and 9, Friday and Saturday: COSTA
DEL SOL
Buffet breakfast. Free days to enjoy this
vacationer’s paradise. Accommodations at Melia
Costa Del Sol.
Day 10, Sunday: COSTA DEL SOL - ALGECIRAS
- FEZ
Buffet breakfast. Today we begin the Morrocan
portion of our trip, this morning we join our Moroccan tour (different motorcoach, driver and guide)
and depart to Algeciras to board the ferry, crossing
the Straits of Gibraltar to pass (assisted) Moroccan
border formalities, to begin a tour of exotic Morocco
with continuation to the Imperial city of Fez (brief
stop en route). Dinner and accommodations at
Royal Mirage Fez.
Day 11, Monday: FEZ
Breakfast. Morning tour of this, the most Imperial
of Morocco’s ancient cities. Pass through both the
old Christian and Jewish quarters, and stop before
the seven doors of the Royal Palace. Next visit the
Grand Medina, declared by UNESCO a Patrimony
of Humanity. Here see the first university of the
western world and the Nejarine fountain. Afternoon
free. Dinner and accommodations at Royal
Mirage Fez.
Day 12, Tuesday: FEZ - MEKNES - MARRAKECH
Breakfast. Depart to Meknes for a panoramic tour,
including the Bab Al Mansour gate, considered the
most beautiful in Morocco. Continue to Beni Mellal.
In the afternoon, proceed to Marrakech. Dinner and
accommodations at Atlas Medina Spa.
Day 13, Wednesday: Marrakech
Breakfast. City tour including the Koutoubia
Minaret, twin to the Giralda in Seville. Also the
Saadianas tombs, the Palace of the Bahia and the
incomparable Dejna el Fna Square, where you may
see musicians & dancers, storytellers, water sellers
and snake charmers. Lunch at the hotel. Tonight
an Optional Fantasy dinner - show at Chez Ali in the
desert. Accommodations at Atlas Medina Spa.
Day 14, Thursday: MARRAKECH - CASABLANCA
Breakfast. Departure to Casablanca, the country’s
largest and most modern city. Panoramic tour with
the exterior of the huge Hassan II Mosque. Free time
before continuing to the hotel for dinner and ac11
commodations in Casablanca at Royal Mansour
or in Rabat at Chellah.
Day 15, Friday: CASABLANCA - RABAT
- TANGIER
Breakfast. Depart to nearby Rabat, residence of
the king and Royal capital, for a tour including the
exterior of the Palace, Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V. Continue to Tangier, pausing
in Larache. Orientation to Tangier before going to
the hotel for dinner and accommodations at El
Minzah.
Day 16, Saturday: TANGIER - ALGECIRAS
- MALAGA
Breakfast and departure by ferry across the
Straights of Gibraltar to Algeciras and continue
to the Costa del Sol hotel. Accommodations at
Malaga Centro.
Buffet breakfast. Transfer to Malaga airport.
M
oroccan Escapade
5D -4N
E7 Dxotic
M
orocco
-6N
ays
ays
ights
ights
Costa del sol, Fez, Meknes, Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat,
Tangier, Ceuta
Costa del sol, Fez, Meknes, Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier
tour, we will also stop for an optional
visit to the great Mosque Hassan II.
In the afternoon transfer to Rabat.
Dinner and accommodations at
Golden Tulip Farah.
Itinerary:
Day 6, Friday: Rabat - Tangier
Continental breakfast. Visit to Rabat, the Moroccan capital, sightseeing
tour of this city including a stop at the
Royal Palace, Mausoleum Mohammed V. Tour Hassan. Departure, and
in route to Tangier (stop for an optional lunch at Larache), continuation
and on arrival to Tangier, panoramic
tour of the city. Dinner and accommodations at Intercontinental.
Day 1, Sunday: Costa del Sol
- Fez
Departure by luxury motorcoach along
the Costa del Sol to Algeciras for the
ferry trip across the Straits of Gibraltar
to north Africa and continue to Fez.
Dinner and accommodations at
Royal Mirage Fez.
Day 7, Saturday: Tangier
- Costa del Sol
Continental breakfast. Departure
and boarding the ferry from Tangier
or Ceuta to Algeciras, return to Costa
del Sol. End of services. (Accommodations in Costa del Sol are not
included in tour price.)
Day 2, Monday: Fez
Continental breakfast, tour of Fez.
Walking tour of “The Medina” a Patrimony of Mankind by the UNESCO,
and the second largest in the world,
The Mosque Kariouine, The Medersa
and the Old Universities. Afternoon
panoramic tour of city followed by
free time. Dinner and accommodations at Royal Mirage Fez.
Your Tour Includes:
• Morning pick-up at your Costa del
Sol hotel.
• 6 nights at deluxe and first class
selected hotels
• 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners
• Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach with bilingual tour director
• Round trip ferry boat tickets
• English speaking tour guide
• Sightseeing tours with local guide
and monument entrances in Fez,
Marrakech and Rabat
• Panoramic tours in Meknes,
Casablanca and Tangier
• Hotel´s tips and porterages
Day 3, Tuesday: Fez - Meknes
- Marrakech
Continental breakfast and departure to Meknes panoramic tour of the
city on arrival and coffee stop nearby
the Atlas mountains at Khenifra.
Departure to Beni - Mellah for lunch
(not included), and continuation to
Marrakech. Dinner and accommodations at Atlas Medina Spa.
Day 4, Wednesday: Marrakech
Continental breakfast and panoramic tour followed by a sightseeing
tour which will include The Menara
Imperial Gardens, Saadiens Tombs,
Bahia Palace, The Koutoubia Mosque,
the Jewish Quarter and spices market. In the afternoon we will have free
time for shopping and a walking tour
through the famous Djamaa El Fna
Square. Dinner and accommodations at Atlas Medina Spa.
Day 5, Thursday: Marrakech
- Casablanca - Rabat
Continental breakfast. Departure to
Casablanca. On arrival panoramic city
Itinerary:
Day 1, Friday: Costa del Sol Tangier - Rabat - Casablanca
Early morning pick-up at your Costa
del Sol hotel and departure to Algeciras to board the ferry and cross the
straights of Gibraltar to Tangier. After
a panoramic tour of Tangier, proceed
to Rabat, the capital of the Kingdom
of Morocco for a panoramic tour.
Continue to Casablanca for dinner
and overnight accommodations at
Ramada Les Almohades.
Day 2, Saturday: Casablanca
- Marrakech
Buffet breakfast. Morning tour of
Casablanca and proceed to Marrakech for dinner and overnight at
Atlas Asni.
SglDbl
Tpl
$1302 $1036 $1036
May 4 11 18 25
Jun 1 8 15 22 29
Jul
6 13 20
$1345 $1080 $1080
Jul
27
Aug 3 10 17 24 31
$1302 $1036 $1036
Sep 7 14 21 28
Oct
5 12 19 26
$1360 $1082 $1081
Nov 2 9 16 23 30
Dec 7 14
$1401 $1133 $1133
Dec 21 28
$1360 $1082 $1081
Jan 4 11 18 25
Feb 1 8 15 22
Mar 1 8 15 22 29
Day 3, Sunday: Marrakech
- Meknes - Fez
Marrakech including the Kutubia
Mosque, the Summer Palace, Saadian Tombs and the colorful Djmaa El
Fna Square. Continue to the Imperial
city of Meknes. Arrive to Fez in the
late afternoon. Dinner and accommodations at Sofia.
Day 4, Monday: Fez
the old city, the religious, intellectual and artistic capital of Morocco,
including the Medina, the Kariouine
Mosque and the Najarin fountain.
Lunch at your hotel. Afternoon is
free. This evening we recommend a
Moroccan dinner show. Dinner and
accommodations at Sofia.
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Day 5, Tuesday: Fez - Ceuta
- Costa del Sol
Buffet breakfast and depart to
Ceuta, a Spanish colony in North
Africa, for a brief stop and to board
our ferry to Algeciras and the Costa
del Sol. Accommodations in Costa del
Sol are not included.
Your Tour Includes:
• Morning pick-up at your Costa del
Sol hotel.
• 4 nights at 4 star first class hotels.
• 4 buffet breakfasts, 3 dinners and
1 lunch.
• Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach with bilingual tour director.
• Escorted sightseeing tours with
bilingual guide in Tangier, Rabat,
Casablanca, Marrakech and Fez.
SglDbl
Tpl
$1030 $814
$813
May 2 9 16 23 30
Jun 6 13 20
$1061 $844
$844
Jun 27
Jul
4 11 18 25
Aug 1 8 15 22 29
$1081 $865
$865
Sep 5 12 19 26
Oct
3 10 17
24 31
$1030 $814
$813
Nov 7 14 21 28
Dec 5 12
$1097 $880
$880
Dec 19 26
$1030 $814
$813
Jan 2 9 16 23 30
Feb 6 13 20 27
Mar 6 13 20 27
El Transcantabrico Railtour
Santiago - Leon / 8 Days - 7 Nights
Santiago, La Coruña, Ferrol, Ribadeo, Luarca, Oviedo, Gijon,
Picos de Europa, Arriondas, Santillana, Santander, Bilbao, Mercadillo, Cistierna, Leon
Accommodations
Travellers enjoy a space especially designed for sleeping in
comfort as the train stops at the
station overnight. Each suite has
a double bed, minibar, wardrobe,
writing desk and telephone. The
private bathroom has a hydro
sauna, turbo massage, steam
bath and hairdryer. Air - conditioning and heating are controlled
individually. All suites have large
panoramic windows.
The Lounges
The Transcantábrico has four
lounge carriages. One of the
lounges has a bar and a dance
floor. There is the pub carriage,
where lively entertainment is
provided every night until the
early hours of the morning. Our
staff of waiters serve the tables
in all lounges so that travellers
can relax enjoying the scenery,
chatting, reading or playing
board games provided.
Day 1, Saturday, Santiago –Viveiro
The journey begins in historical Santiago de
Compostela. A city tour features the old quarter, the
Obradoiro square as well as the famous Cathedral.
Lunch in Santiago. By coach from Santiago to
Ferrol, where the train is waiting for us. Welcome
and settling in. We will start our train trip by going
to Viveiro, a lovely walled city. Visit. Dinner and
overnight in Viveiro.
Day 2, Sunday, Viveiro – Luarca
After breakfast, boat trip on the estuary. Then by
train, trip from Viveiro to Ribadeo, on the border between Asturias and Galicia, visit. Lunch in Ribadeo.
From there to Luarca, the White Village on the Green
Coast. Dinner and overnight in Luarca.
Day 3, Monday, Luarca – Gijon
After breakfast, the train heads in the direction
of the capital of the Principality, Oviedo, in order
to sample an incredible range of the most select
gastronomy in a city that has a unique collection of
Pre-Romanesque monuments. Then on to Gijon, the
other important city in Asturias. Lunch in Oviedo.
Dinner and overnight in Gijón.
Day 4, Tuesday, Gijon – Cabezon de la Sal
Breakfast. On our way to Arriondas, we reach the
Picos de Europa National Park, climb up to Lake
Enol, the Sanctuary of Covadonga, and, Cangas de
Onis. After lunch, back on the train and, following
the route of the River Sella, we arrive in Ribadesella.
From here, to Llanes, a marvellous fishing village in
Eastern Asturias. Dinner on board the train while
we go to Cabezón de la Sal for overnight.
Cuisine
As the Transcantábrico follows
the Cantabrian coast and the
Castilla lands, food will play an
important part on the itinerary.
Many of the most demanding
Gourmets and Chefs maintain
that Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria,
Basque Country and Castilla y
León offer the best cuisine of
all the Spanish regions. The
excellent cuisine will make your
journey even more memorable.
Day 5, Wednesday, Cabezon de la Sal
– Santander
After breakfast, we will take the coach to visit
the New Cave of Altamira and Santillana del Mar.
Lunch in Santillana. In the afternoon the train will
take us to Santander. Visit and dinner. Later, those
who wish to do so can visit the Casino. Overnight in
Santander.
Day 6, Thursday, Santander – Mercadillo
After breakfast on the train, we will arrive in Bilbao,
a modern city where the estuary meets the sea.
Visit to the city and the Guggenheim Museum (open
in July and August, closed on Mondays the rest of
the year). Lunch in Bilbao. In the afternoon we will
go to Mercadillo in the Valley of Mena in the north
of the province of Burgos. Dinner and overnight in
Mercadillo.
Day 7, Friday, Mercadillo – Cistierna
Breakfast. In the morning we will go to Mataporquera, from where the coach will take us to visit the
Canal de Castilla and some examples of the Palentine Romanesque art: Villalcázar de Sirga, Carrion
de los Condes and Fromista. Lunch in Villalcázar.
In the afternoon, we will visit a Roman villa. From
Guardo, we will go by train to Cistierna. Dinner and
overnight in Cistierna.
Day 8, Saturday, Cistierna – Leon
After breakfast, on our last day, we will cross the
pretty rivers and valleys of the mountains of Leon to
the provincial capital, León. Visit to the city, which
is full of history, St. Isidro, the Cathedral, Casa de
Botines, Old Quarter and St. Mark’s. End of tour.
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Luarca
Viveiro
Gijon
Oviedo
Santiago
de Compostela
Llanes
Arriondas
Cistierna
Santander
Santillana Bilbao
Mataporquera
Leon
Your Tour Includes:
• 7 nights on board the train
• 7 dinners and 8 lunches of typical northern
Spanish cuisine, with wine,coffee and liqueurs
• 7 buffet breakfasts on board
• Music and entertainment in the pub carriage
• Guided tours of towns and cities, including entrance to museums,churches, casino, and more
• Luxury Coach accompanies the train throughout
the entire itinerary
• Bathrobe, slippers and toilet bag with several
essentials (gifts for the passenger to be used on
the train and can be taken home at the end of
the journey)
SglDbl
$5845
$4176
May
3 10 17 24 31
Jun
7 14 21 28
Jul
5 12 19 26
Aug
2 9 16 23 30
Sep
6 13 20 27
Oct
11 25
Tpl
$4732
T6 Dhe-W
ine Route - paradores self drive vacations
5N
ays
ights
Calahorra, Olite, Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Itinerary:
1st Day - Sunday : Parador de Calahorra
(one night’s stay)
Pick up your self drive car rental and drive to Calahorra. Rest of the day at leisure. Suggestions: Rioja
is the land of wine, an exceptional place where this
product achieves its greatest expression. Near Calahorra you can discover the wineries of Lower Rioja,
including Torres Librada (Alfaro) and Viña Herminia
(Aldeanuela del Ebro). In Calahorra, we recommend
exploring the cathedral and the Episcopal palace.
2nd Day - Monday: Parador de Olite (one
night’s stay)
After breakfast drive to Olite, rest of the day at
leisure. Suggestions: As you approach Olite and
see the town silhouetted against the horizon, you
will feel that much awaits your discovery. The town
offers you the opportunity to discover the palace
of the Kings of Navarre, Sta. María la Real Church,
San Pedro Apóstol Church, and Carlos III Square.
You can explore the world of wine in the Navarre
Museum of Wine and Vineyards, which is located
in the same lovely square as the Parador. Other
highlights include the Piedemonte, Marco Real and
Bodega Ochoa wineries.
3rd Day - Tuesday: Parador de SANTO
Domingo de la Calzada (one night’s stay)
After breakfast drive to Sto. Domingo de la Calzada, rest of the day at leisure. Suggestions: The
town of Sto. Domingo is an excellent setting - off
point for discovering the Upper Rioja region and its
wealth of heritage linked to wine and viniculture,
famous throughout the world. We recommend a visit
to the Ontañón Winery/Museum (Logroño), the Haro
Enology Station in Haro, the Vivanco Museum of the
Culture of Wine in Briones, as well as some of the
vineyards in the Upper Rioja region which are open
to visitors. Another possibility is following the Wine
Architecture Route (Gehry, Calatrava, Moneo, etc.).
In Santo Domingo you can explore the exenta, or
stand - alone, cathedral tower, the cathedral itself
(high altar, the saint’s mausoleum, hen’s cage,
cloister). Nearby lies the town of San Millán de la
Cogolla (San Millán de Yuso Monastery and San
Millán de Suso Monastery).
4th Day - Wednesday : End of Tour
After breakfast drop off your car rental at your
chosen drop off point.
Your Tour Includes:
• 2 nights in a first class hotel in any of these
cities: Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Cordoba,
Granada, Malaga, Santiago, Vigo, Bilbao, San
Sebastian. VAT tax included.
• 3 nights’ stay in a standard double room at
the indicated Paradores (starting on a Sunday),
with the breakfast and tax included.
• 4 days car rental (group D, R. Megane or
similar) with unlimited mileage, tax, collison,
liability and theft insurance. Pick-up at downtown location.
PRICES PER PERSON, land only: Dbl$595
May 4 11 18 25
Jun
1 8 15 22 29
Jul
6 13
Aug
24
Sep
14 21 28
Oct
5 12 19 26
Nov
2 9 16 23 30
Dec
14 21
In addition to the Parador Route, these packages
include 2 nights of hotel in the city of your choice.
other paradores self drive vacations
THE ROUTE OF MONASTERIES
THE ROUTE OF THE ROYAL SITES
6 Days / 5 Nights
6 Days - 5 Nights
Travel around monastic lands. Experience worship
and culture. Hear the murmur of the bells. Finally,
stop along the way and feel the history of the walls,
breathing in the magic in the hallows.
A tour around the places where our history
unfolded, evocative sites of events marking the
present and which, today, have become attractive
destinations - not only from an historical point of
view, but as ideal spots to relax whilst immersing
oneself in nature.
Day 1 Sun. Pick up rental car. Drive to Chinchon.
Day 2 Mon. Chinchon - La Granja
Day 3 Tue. La Granja - Tordesillas
Day 4 Wed. Return rental car.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Sun. Pick up rental car. Drive to Soria.
Mon. Soria - Olite
Tue. Olite - Sos del Rey Catolico
Wed. Return rental car.
PRICES PER PERSON, land only: Dbl $650
May
4 11 18 25
May
4 11 18 25
Jun
1 8 15 22 29
Jun
1 8 15 22 29
Jul
6 13
Jul
6 13
Aug
24
Aug
24
Sep
7 14 21 28
Sep
7 14 21 28
Oct
5 12 19 26
Oct
5 12 19 26
Nov
2 9 16 23 30
Nov
2 9 16 23 30
Dec
14 21
Dec
14 21
Please note that in addition to the Parador Route, these packages includes 2 nights of hotel in the city of
your choice.
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W
orld Heritage Cities Route - paradores self drive vacations
10 D - 9 N
ays
ights
Cuenca, Alcalá de Henares, Segovia, Avila, Salamanca
Itinerary:
THE ROUTE of the legacy of
al andalus I
1st and 2nd Days- Sunday and Monday:
Parador de Cuenca (two nights’ stay)
Pick up your self drive car rental and drive to Cuenca, rest of the day at leisure. Suggestions: The
magical city of Cuenca awaits you, with its Hanging
Houses, San Miguel Cathedral church and San
Pedro Church, the Convent of the Descalzas and
San Nicolás, among other monuments. Discover the
beauty of the nearby Ciudad Encantada (Enchanted
City), where the stone comes to life.
10 Days - 9 Nights
Penetrate Al-Andalus history and culture. This
route invites you to enjoy the artisan products,
cuisine, popular festivals and customs of the
towns and villages linked to the Andalusí civilisation.
Day 1 Sun. Pick up rental car. Drive to Malaga
Gibralfaro.
Day 2 Mon. Malaga Gibralfaro - Ronda
Day 3 Tue. Ronda - Cadiz
Day 4 Wed. Cadiz
Day 5 Thur. Cadiz - Carmona
Day 6 Fri. Carmona - Cordoba
Day 7 Sat. Cordoba
Day 8 Sun. Return rental car.
3rd Day - Tuesday: Parador de Segovia
(one night’s stay)
After breakfast drive to Segovia, rest of the day
at leisure. Suggestions: Every corner and street
of Segovia will surprise you. Its buildings speak of
times long past, as remote as its aqueduct, which
recalls for us the power of Rome. The cathedral and
Alcázar fortress/palace evoke a magnificent past,
while churches such as San Esteban, San Justo,
San Martín and San Millán transport us to the Middle
Ages, the Renaissance and the Baroque period.
May
4 11 18 25
Jun
1 8 15 22 29
Jul
6
Aug
24
Sep
14 21 28
Oct
5 12 19 26
Nov
2 9 16 23 30
Dec
7 14
4th & 5th Days - Wednesday - Thursday:
Parador de Ávila: (two nightS’ stay)
After breakfast drive to Avila rest of the day and
next day at leaisure. Suggestions: Its walls, with
the lovely Alcázar and San Vicente gates shelter an
incredible wealth of heritage. Of special note are
the fortified San Salvador Cathedral (begun in the
11th century) and its museum, the Convent of Santa
Teresa (17th - century), the palaces of the Nuñez
Vela, Almarzara, and Ochoa Aguirre families, and
the Archbishop’s Palace, among others.
6th and 7th Days - Friday & Saturday:
Parador de Salamanca: (two nightS’ stay)
After breakfast drive to Salamanca rest of the day
and next day at leisure. Suggestions: Walk towards
the center of the baroque Main Square (18th
century). This is the heart of the city, from here
you can start your journey through Salamanca and
discover its many monuments, including the 15th
century Casa de las Conchas (House of the Shells),
Old Cathedral (13th century), New Cathedral (16th to
18th century) and the university (16th century).
8th Day - Sunday: End of Tour
After breakfast drop off your car rental at your
chosen drop off point.
THE ROUTE TO SANTIAGO I
10 Days - 9 Nights
Your Tour Includes:
• 2 nights in a first class hotel in your choice
of the following cities: Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Malaga,
Santiago, Vigo, Bilbao, San Sebastian. VAT
tax included. (the 2 nights do not need to be
consecutive).
• 7 nights’ stay in a standard double room at
the indicated Paradores (starting on a Sunday), with the breakfast and tax included.
• 8 Days car rental (group D, Renault Megane
or similar) with unlimited mileage, tax, collison, liability and theft insurance. Pick-up at
downtown location.
PRICES PER PERSON, land only: dBL $1165
May
4 11 18 25
Jun
1 8 22 29
Jul
6
Aug
24
Sep
14 21 28
Oct
5 12 19 26
Nov
2 9 16 23 30
Dec
7 14
Please note that in addition to the Parador
Route, these packages includes 2 nights of hotel
in the city of your choice.
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This route will take you on a journey of discovery
to some of the most representative areas on the
Camino de Santiago trail, ending in Santiago de
Compestela. You may visit the Apostle’s tomb and
win the Jubilee in the World Heritage City. Become
a pilgrim!
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Sun. Pick up rental car. Drive to Leon.
Mon. Leon
Tue. Leon - Villafranca
Wed. Villafranca - Monforte
Thur. Monforte - Pontevedra
Fri. Pontevedra - Cambados
Sat. Cambados - Santiago
Sun. Return rental car.
May
4 11 18 25
Jun
1 8 15 22 29
Jul
6
Aug
24 31
Sep
14 21 28
Oct
5 12 19 26
Nov
2 9 16 23 30
Dec
7 14
Please note that in addition to the Parador
Route, these packages includes 2 nights of
hotel in the city of your choice.
Terms & Conditions
Tour Operator: The Tour Operator referred to hereafter is Petrabax/PTB Hotels.
TOUR PRICES: Our prices are LAND-ONLY packages
based on the tour selected. All tour prices are based
on rates known at the time of printing. Prices are subject to increase without notice if such rates change
prior to departure. Tour prices are per person, based
on double occupancy. Single room supplements and
triple room reductions are listed where applicable.
RESERVATIONS/PAYMENT BREAKDOWN: A deposit
of $300 will be required at time of booking (or 40%
of trip cost for El Transcantabrico Railtour). Final payment is due 45 days prior to the departure date from
the USA and NO request will be acted upon until a deposit is received. No booking will be considered confirmed until deposit and/or full payment is received
by the Tour Operator. It is the responsibility of the
traveler (or his agent) to determine that final payment
reaches the Tour operator on time. If payments are
not received within due time, Petrabax has the right to
cancel the bookings without any liability. For bookings
made within 45 days of departure date, full payment
is due at time of booking.
CANCELLATIONS, CHANGES AND REFUNDS: Cancellations and changes must be received by the Tour
operator in writing. Changes and or cancellations may
be made at least 45 days prior to departure. Within 45
days changes or cancellations must be made directly
with the Tour Operator by phone, fax or email.
Airfare: The airlines impose a change penalty of
between $250.00 and $300.00 on most tickets
modified after the ticketing deadline (usually 21 days
before departure). Airlines may charge additional
penalties and most tickets are non-refundable in case
of cancellation. The Tour Operator will pass any airline ticketing penalties, plus a $50 per ticket fee for
administrative expenses, on to the traveler. Air ticket
penalties may be waived if the cancellation is the result of illness or death of the traveler or a member
of his/her immediate family, and an official medical
or death certificate is provided; but this is not always
the case.
Escorted tours: Cancellations received more than 45
days prior to departure will have a penalty of $50 per
person; those received between 45 and 31 days will
have a penalty of 25% per person; those received between 30 and 6 days will have a penalty of 50% per
person. Cancellations received within 5 days or less
before departure or “no shows” will receive no refund.
No refund will be made for abandonment of services.
No refunds will be made for transfers, city tours or any
other services (including meals, accommodations or
transportation) voluntarily not taken. Should Petrabax
cancel a departure for any reason whatsoever, including insufficient number of participants, a full refund of
all monies paid will be made.
El Transcantabrico Railtour: A 15% penalty, on the
40% deposit amount, applies to all cancellations. In
addition the following penalties apply: Cancellations
between 32 and 17 days - 25%, between 16 and 7
days - 50%, between 6 and 3 days - 80%, less than
3 days - 100% penalty applies.
All other hotels, services, and car rentals: Cancellations received more than 45 days prior to departure
will have a penalty of $50 per person; those received
between 45 and 31 days will have a penalty of 25%
per person; those received between 30 and 6 days
will have a penalty of 50% per person. Cancellations
received within 5 days or less before departure or “no
shows” will receive no refund. Some hotels impose
stiffer penalties during special events, fairs and convention periods. The tour operator will impose all hotel
penalties plus the administrative fee. During special
event periods, such as fairs and conventions, local
holidays, etc., hotels may impose no-refund policy.
Consult with the tour operator. No refunds on any
unused portion of car rental.
to all places visited are included where indicated.
During holidays, some sights such as museums may
be closed or unavailable for visits. Petrabax reserves
the right to vary the sequence of sightseeing and/or
to re-route the order of cities should circumstances
demand it. In either case, the itinerary content will
be maintained; however, the order may change. Optional excursions are offered in most cities. Your tour
director and/or hostess will advise you of the optional
excursions available on your tour, all of which must be
purchased locally (cannot be charged on credit cards).
There are no refunds for any unused portion of these
excursions.
Insurance: The Tour Operator highly recommends
that each traveler purchase travel and cancellation
insurance. Such insurance can be obtained through
your professional travel agent or through the Tour
Operator (please visit our website).
Changes: Travelers holding confirmed tour or hotel
package reservations may request a change of date
to another Petrabax tour or hotel package of equal or
greater value. Changes can be made up to 45 days
before departure and are subject to availability. There
will be a charge of $50 for such changes if accepted
by the Tour Operator.
TOUR SERVICES: If the services included in the tour
cannot be supplied, or there are changes in an itinerary for reasons beyond our control, we will arrange
for the provision of comparable services. Any resulting additional expense will be payable by tour participants; likewise, any resulting savings will be refunded
to the tour participants by Petrabax.
HOTELS: Hotels are classified by the Operator using government ratings, which vary from country to
country. The Operator reserves the right to make
substitutions with hotels of similar or higher ratings. Such substitutions may be made at any time
and without prior notice. The Tour Operator cannot
be held responsible for hotel over-bookings; should
such occur, the Tour Operator will undertake to find
similar accommodations in the same area. Accommodations are based on two persons sharing a twinbedded room with private bath or shower, at the hotel
selected or similar. A single room may be provided
at an additional supplement. In many cases, single
rooms, though assuring privacy, are small and not
as well situated as double room accommodations.
In addition, rooms are assigned upon arrival based
on current availability and may vary in size, amenities
and location. Generally, triple rooms in Europe consist
of two beds with a rollaway set up for a third party.
This may not be comfortable for some travelers. In
the event a hotel substitution becomes necessary, a
comparable class of hotel will be provided, however,
amenities may not be the same. Air conditioning is
available at most 4-star or higher hotels. However,
foreign air conditioning is not necessarily used according to U.S. standards. Some tourist-class hotels
may have air conditioning available, and some may
charge an additional supplement.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION: Is provided by private,
air-conditioned motorcoach or other conveyance as
specified in the itinerary. On our Escorted Tours the
following rules apply: NO SMOKING and SEAT ROTATION.
TRANSFERS: Round-trip transfers are included where
specified, from airports, piers and railroad stations
to hotels while in Europe. Such transfers inclusion
notwithstanding, passenger is responsible for punctuality on all flights and tour services, consequently
lateness will be considered as NO-SHOW and no
refund is allowed. For ESCORTED TOUR passengers
extending pre-and-post tour dates, or deviating from
set schedule, transfers are not included, but may be
provided at a supplement. Likewise for passengers
not arriving on flights reserved via Petrabax, transfers
between airport and hotels are at passenger’s own
expense. ALL LAND ONLY ESCORTED PACKAGES do
not include arrival transfers.
BAGGAGE HANDLING: Is included at most hotels our
on MOTORCOACH TOURS, and includes handling of
one normal size suitcase per person. Although airline
regulations generally allow free of charge a maximum
of two bags with combined length, width and height of
106 inches (economy) or 124 inches (first class); the
Tour Operator will accommodate only one normal size
suitcase plus one small overnight bag on motorcoach
tours. Wheeled carry-on cases are considered a normal piece of luggage. Additional baggage will incur
an additional charge, to be paid locally. In addition,
Petrabax is not responsible in the event that luggage
or tour participants’ belongings become damaged or
lost, which occurrence must be promptly notified to,
and acknowledged by recognized authority in writing.
TOUR ESCORT: As indicated in tour features, a professional bilingual tour director will accompany tours
while traveling by motorcoach. Some tours may operate in both Spanish and English on the same motorcoach. In the unusual event that a group numbers
less than 15 persons, the Tour Operator reserves the
right to operate the tour in minibus or private car with
a bilingual driver-escort, or by first class rail transportation.
MEALS: Continental or buffet breakfast daily at your
hotel, as indicated in the itineraries. Meals do not
normally include beverages except coffee or tea with
breakfasts. In-flight airline meals are provided according to carrier standards.
TOUR PARTICIPANTS: On Escorted Tours and on Independent Tours there is no age limit. Handicapped
participant who requires special assistance must be
accompanied by a qualified helper who assumes total
responsibility for the handicapped participant’s well
being. Furthermore, most transportation services,
including motorcoaches are not equipped with wheelchair ramps and for safety reasons passengers requiring wheelchairs cannot be transported. To assure
congenial membership, Petrabax reserves the right to
accept or reject any person as a tour participant and
to expel from the tour, any participant whose conduct
is deemed incompatible with the interest of the tour
group. Any incurred expenses will be at the charge of
the expelled tour participant.
AIRFARES: For details on designated flights, airfare
supplements or reductions, arrival/departure transfers, and lowest applicable airfares, consult your
travel agent or Petrabax at the time of booking. If
passengers purchase non-refundable air tickets,
Petrabax cannot be held responsible in the event a
tour is cancelled for any reason whatsoever. It is the
SIGHTSEEING & ITINERARIES: Sightseeing is included
as per the itinerary and is under the direction of licensed local guides where required. Entrance fees
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passenger’s responsibility to reconfirm all flights 72
hours before flight time. Should the airline request,
for any reason at all, an unexpected issuance of air
tickets, they must be immediately paid in full regardless of any previous notification to passenger.
SEAT ASSIGNMENT: We suggest that tour participants contact the airline directly, 3 to 6 weeks prior to
departure for seat assignments.
PASSPORT/VISA: US citizens require a valid US
passport. Citizens of other countries require a valid
passport and may require additional documents. Such
persons should contact consulates of countries to be
visited and obtain proper documents before departure. Passengers are responsible for ensuring that
they have the proper travel documents and MUST
CHECK with the respective consulates or visa agency
to determine whether any visas are required. The
Tour Operator assumes no liability for lack of proper
documents.
NOT INCLUDED: Arrival transfers for Land-Only
passengers, transportation between home city and
airport, porterage at U.S. gateways, air transportation airport taxes, customs fees, immigration fees,
agricultural fees, and any other charges/fees imposed
at airports, passport and visa fees, tips to Tour Directors, local city guides and motorcoach drivers Also
phone calls, laundry service and items of a personal
nature, or sightseeing, services or meals other than
those specifically mentioned in the respective itinerary page.
RESPONSIBILITY: The Tour Operator and its agents
act only as agents for the traveler’s hotels, restaurants, sightseeing and transportation (such as
railroad, aircraft, boat, motorcoach, automobile, or
any conveyance). The Tour Operator and its agents
shall not be responsible or liable for any injury, loss
or damage, delay or inconvenience arising out of or
in connection with any defect in any vehicle or any
act, omission, neglect, accident, error or default of
any company or person engaged in providing such
hotel, restaurant, sightseeing, transportation or other
services of the tour. The Tour Operator and its agents
shall not be responsible or liable for alterations of the
tour itinerary or arrangement, if such alterations become advisable or necessary for the comfort or well
being of any passenger, or for any reason whatsoever. The right is reserved to withdraw any or all tours
or portions thereof. The sole and exclusive responsibility and liability of the airline shall be in accordance
with and as limited by the contract of carriage in the
passenger’s ticket, the applicable tariffs, and provisions of the Warsaw Convention, if applicable. The
airline shall not be responsible or liable for any act,
omission or occurrence not limited to hotel accommodations, restaurants, guide services and transportation (other than the airline) that are furnished
by contractors that are independent and that do not
act on behalf of the airline, are not servants of the
airline, and with whom the airline does not have any
business relationships, as joint ventures or otherwise.
Further, the airline shall not be responsible or liable
in any way for the accuracy of representations of the
Tour Operator and its agents on tour services other
than those contained in the brochure. The services of
any I.A.T.A.N. or A.R.C carrier may be used in the performance of these tours, and references to the airline
herein shall be equally applicable to such I.A.T.A.N. or
A.R.C. carrier. PETRABAX IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
ANY TYPOGRAPHICAL OR PRINTING ERRORS FOUND
IN THIS BROCHURE.
Validity: From April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009.
Consult your professional Travel Agent
1.800.634.1188
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