11 days tour

Madrid, Basque Country, Andorra And Barcelona With Lourdes (

Madrid, Basque Country, Andorra And Barcelona With Lourdes (

This tour includes:

Insurance

Basic travel insurance

Optional

FLAMENCO NIGHT WITH DINNER (2 HRS)(70 EUR) And how about the evening? Let yourself be carried away by the passion of music and attend a flamenco show that releases intense emotional energy. Not just anywhere, but in a traditional grill restaurant that combines the authentic essence of Spanish cuisine with contemporary touches. When we think of Spanish cultural heritage, the art of flamenco comes to mind. It is not just music or dance; it is a profound expression of the Spanish peopleยดs character, a unique language conveyed through notes and body movements. Flamenco is pure passion and feeling , artistically accompanied by guitars, castanets, percussion, clapping, and the frenetic and resonant footwork. We cannot forget the timeless beauty of the flamenco dresses , iconic and constantly evolving, yet always true to their roots. The evening will begin with a delicious dinner , and once we have our glass of sangria in hand, a group of dancers, singers, and musicians, on a nearby stage, will make us feel the full passion and power of flamenco . They will showcase few of its most well-known artistic forms: bulerรญas, seguidillas, fandangos, and sevillanas. Donยดt miss the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in this fusion of flamenco art and rich Spanish cuisine , one of the most diverse in the world! Awaken your emotions and let yourself be carried away by the soul of flamenco, the singing, the clapping, and the dancing on this musical journey. - Transportation by bus from the hotel to the restaurant; - Excursion managed by an Europamundo guide; - Dinner with 2 courses and dessert, with wine, water or sangria at your choice; - Flamenco show with tables close to the stage; - Transportation by bus from the restaurant to the hotel; - Show duration: 1:15 h.. 10 number of people required. VISIT TO TOLEDO (5hrs)(40 EUR) Visit the Emperial Town of Toledo, cradle of three great cultures of the Iberian Peninsula: the Arab, the Hebrew and the Christian cultures. Located in a magnificent impregnable promontory over the Tagus river, this medieval town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will do a panoramic tour of Toledo stopping at the magnificent Mirador del Valle. Walk to the Cathedral. You will have the chance to observe the artisanal damascening technique. - Round-trip bus service from Madrid with our circuit guide. - Visit to the Ronda de Toledo and Mirador del Rey. Walk to Toledos Cathedral. - Visit to a damascening workshop.. 20 number of people required. ROUTE OF PINTXOS IN BILBAO (2 HRS 30 MIN)(50 EUR) With the local guide we will go to one of the most emblematic streets of PINTXO in Bilbao, Santa Maria street, where we will taste the first PINTXO in a typical bar. From there we will go to take some pictures of the Ribera market, where the city was founded and today is one of the largest food markets in the world. We will continue to the Ensanche of Bilbao, crossing the Arenal Bridge and enter another of the most famous streets of PINTXO, Ledesma Street. We will enter another typical bar to consume another PINTXO with the typical Basque wine, the TXAKOLI. Crossing the most elegant street of the city, LA GRAN VรA, admiring the incredible palaces that characterize this avenue, such as the Palacio de la Diputaciรณn with its characteristic eclectic style, we will enter two PINTXOS bars to taste 2 typical pintxos of the Villa, with the drink included. From there we will go to one of the most beautiful squares of the city, Moyua square, where we will find the bus and finish our fantastic tour. -4 pintxos and 4 drinks -Local guide during the tour. 15 number of people required. GUIDED VISIT AT THE BASILICA LA SAGRADA FAMILIA. ANTONIO GAUDI (1H 50MIN)(60 EUR) La Sagrada Familia OF ANTONI GAUDร The Holy Family building proposes one of the most exciting experiences possible today, integrating us in the vision of a genius, Antoni Gaudรญ, capable of imagining at the beginning of the 20th century a building that incorporated the viewer in the process of Divine Creation, and made for almost 150 years, successive generations were involved in his dream. Something different, impossible to find anywhere else, a living element that evolves as it is concluded, together with the feelings of those who visit it and know it in depth. A monumental complex impossible to compare: a complex architectural project, a world heritage site, on whose exterior stand out its 18 towers with more than 100 meters high; its three thematic facades where Life, Death and Glory are represented by innumerable statues and symbologies based on nature and the Gospels; an interior space that allows the spiritual communion of those who enter, transferred by Gaudรญ to a Mediterranean forest in which the light filters with different tonalities through its stained glass windows, bathing the inclined columns branched like trees. - Entrance ticket to the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia - Entrance through the priority lane, to eliminate waiting time - The visit is conducted by an authorized and specialized guide - Audio devices to ensure that all participants can hear the guide throughout the tour - Transportation by bus to the city centre, where you will have time on your own.. 20 number of people required.

Transport

Includes arrival transfer Evening transfer: Maremagnum in Barcelona Transfer: Plaza Mayor in Madrid, Viewpoint of the Pradera de San Marcos in Segovia Train: Montserrat Monastery

Meals

Meals as stated 2 dinner included in: LOURDES, ANDORRA

Others

City tour in: MADRID, BILBAO, BARCELONA Ticket admission: Vizcaya Bridge in Portugalete, Vizcaya Bridge in Portugalete , Citรฉ du Vin in Bordeaux

Accommodation

MADRID : PRAGA or CHAMARTIN THE ONE or BARCELO BILBAO NERVION BILBAO : NH LA AVANZADA or MERCURE MONTE IGUELDO or MERCURE BORDEAUX LE LAC BURDEOS : APPARTCITY CONFORT BDX CHARTRONS or BB BORDEAUX BASSINS A FLOT or HOTEL ALBA LOURDES : LE MEDITERRANEE or HOTEL PANORAMA or ACTA VORAPORT BARCELONA : HAMPTON BY HILTON BARCELONA FIRA GRAN VIA or CATALONIA SAGRADA FAMILIA or EXE REY DON JAIME VALENCIA : EUROSTARS ACTEON or DWO VALENCIA or DWO COLOURS ALCALA We know how important hotels are on your trip. The hotels have been selected taking into consideration quality, price and location. They are located in the cities we visit, most of them not in the city center but all of them with easy access to public transportation nearby. Our accommodation is not based on luxury hotels. Please keep in mind that standards, bed sizes and room dimensions can vary between hotels of the same class in different locations. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and TV. Some of them also offer a mini-bar, safe box, and hair dryer. Many hotels, mainly in North Europe, do not have air conditioning or local legislation establishes limited dates of use.

Guide

English speaking tour in: MADRID, BILBAO, BARCELONA Please note also that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

Other activities and services are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Madrid, Basque Country, Andorra And Barcelona With Lourdes (

  • Day 1 Day 1: Madrid
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Madrid

      Youโ€™ll have free time in the morning. In the afternoon, weโ€™ll take a panoramic city tour, visiting the most notable landmarks such as the Royal Palace, the Cibeles Fountain, and Paseo del Prado with its famous museums. The tour will end at Plaza Mayor, where you can enjoy the vibrant nightlife.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Madrid
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Madrid

      Free day. Weโ€™ll offer you an optional visit to the historic city of Toledo.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Madrid, Segovia, Pedraza, Bilbao
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Madrid, Segovia, Pedraza, Bilbao

      Weโ€™ll set off for Castile, traveling through beautiful mountain landscapes. Our first stop will be Segovia, where weโ€™ll take a scenic route around the city to reach Mirador de la Pradera de San Marcos, a viewpoint from which youโ€™ll enjoy the best views of the Alcazar of Segovia, the castle that inspired Walt Disneyโ€™s Maleficentโ€™s castle in Sleeping Beauty, along with its impressive walls. Weโ€™ll then park near the Roman Aqueduct of Segovia, built in the 1st century and used until 1973, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Youโ€™ll have free time to explore the old town, have lunch, and visit the Plaza Mayor, where you can see the cathedral and the Alcazar.Weโ€™ll continue our journey on charming little roads that will allow us to appreciate the towns and landscapes on the way to Pedraza, often hailed as one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. This strongly fortified medieval town features cobblestone streets, historic buildings, a picturesque Plaza Mayor, and a fortress dating back to the 13th century. There will be free time for a walk. In the afternoon, weโ€™ll make our way to the Basque Country, arriving in Bilbao. Here, youโ€™ll have free time to explore the old town, where you can visit the numerous taverns and bars to sample the famous โ€œpintxos.โ€

  • Day 4 Day 4: Bilbao, Portugalete, Guernica, Saint Sebastian
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Bilbao, Portugalete, Guernica, Saint Sebastian

      Weโ€™ll visit Portugalete, along the Bilbao Estuary, to see the Vizcaya Bridge (tickets included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the worldโ€™s first transporter bridge for pedestrians and vehicles. Weโ€™ll then explore Bilbao, where the Guggenheim Museum stands out with its striking exterior architecture. Weโ€™ll also see the old town, the historic medieval center filled with vibrant streets and the cathedral. Youโ€™ll have free time to stroll and enjoy lunch. We recommend visiting La Ribera Market for lunch, where you can savor typical Basque cuisine in a boat-like structure located in front of the river. After lunch, weโ€™ll depart for Guernica, the site of one of the worst massacres of the Spanish Civil War, immortalized in Pablo Picassoโ€™s famous painting. Here, weโ€™ll see the Tree of Gernika, beneath which the Basque Country was granted its autonomy during the Middle Ages. Weโ€™ll continue to Hondarribia (Fuenterrabรญa), with its beaches, historic walls, coastal setting, and charming old town, where the grid layout of its narrow, cobbled streets will surely captivate you. Youโ€™ll have time to explore the old town and enjoy dinner. Weโ€™ll then proceed to San Sebastian, arriving by the end of the day. Our hotel is usually located atop Mount Igueldo, offering one of the most beautiful views of this elegant, illuminated city.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Saint Sebastian, Bordeaux
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Saint Sebastian, Bordeaux

      In the morning, weโ€™ll start by enjoying breathtaking views over San Sebastiรกn Bay from Mount Igueldo, followed by a visit to the Miramar Palace and its lovely gardens. Afterward, youยดll have some free time to relax on the cityโ€™s large beach or take a leisurely stroll along its boulevards. We suggest having lunch in the old town, famous for its โ€œpintxosโ€ bars. Early in the afternoon, weโ€™ll make our way to France, arriving in Bordeaux by evening. We recommend taking a walk through the city center.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Bordeaux, Lourdes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Bordeaux, Lourdes

      The entire center of Bordeaux has been recognized as a World Heritage Site. Prepare to be captivated by the "Water Mirror" and explore the historic old town with its charming pedestrian streets and 11th-century cathedral. We will include admission to the Citรฉ du Vin (with audio tour in English, Spanish or French), an impressive interactive museum that delves into the history and production of wine; wine tasting included at the viewpoint overlooking Bordeaux. Later, youยดll have free time to stroll along the Garonne River banks, lined with quaint restaurants perfect for lunch. Afterward, we continue towards the Pyrenees, arriving in Lourdes by mid-afternoon. Youยดll have time to visit the sanctuary (we suggest attending the candlelit procession). Dinner will be included.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Lourdes, Carcassonne, Foix, Andorra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Lourdes, Carcassonne, Foix, Andorra

      Weยดll travel through the south of France, starting in Carcassonne, where weยดll have time to explore and enjoy lunch in this city famous for its medieval walls, impressive castle, and picturesque historic district (La Citรฉ). Afterward, weยดll continue towards the Pyrenees mountain range, making a brief stop in Foix, a medieval town renowned for the Chรขteau de Foix. Weโ€™ll continue through the Pyrenees, with their snowy peaks visible year-round, and arrive in Andorra, a small country where the official language is Catalan. On our route, weยดll make a short stop at Sant Joan de Caselles, a small Romanesque church from the 12th century. Weยดll continue to Andorra la Vella, Andorraโ€™s capital, where youยดll have free time to explore the city with its bustling commercial life or visit Caldea, the largest thermal spa in Europe. Dinner will be included.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Andorra, Montserrat, Barcelona
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Andorra, Montserrat, Barcelona

      Weโ€™ll have free time in Andorra for shopping or a walk. After lunch, weโ€™ll continue our journey to Catalonia. The mountain countryside will lead us to the impressive abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat, where weโ€™ll take a rack train up the mountain (included) to enjoy its fantastic scenery. After exploring the sanctuary, weโ€™ll continue to Barcelona, arriving in the late afternoon.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Barcelona
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Barcelona

      In the morning, weยดll embark on a panoramic tour of Barcelona, renowned as one of the most fascinating European capitals. This vibrant city, nestled along the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for Gaudiโ€™s modernist architecture, the bustling Ramblas, and its rich history, highlighted by the Universal Exposition and the Olympics hosted here. Youยดll have free time in the afternoon. In the evening, weยดll provide a transfer to Maremagnum, a contemporary entertainment and dining complex by the sea, located near Plaza de Colรณn. Here, you can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the lively area and choose from a variety of dining options.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Barcelona, Peniscola, Valencia, Madrid
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Barcelona, Peniscola, Valencia, Madrid

      Weโ€™ll travel south along the Mediterranean, making a special stop in Peniscola, a charming walled town by the sea surrounded by picturesque landscapes, where weโ€™ll have time for a stroll. Weโ€™ll then continue to Valencia, a vibrant port city on the Levantine coast, arriving around lunchtime. Will you try the famous paella? At approximately 04:30 p.m., weโ€™ll continue our journey to Madrid, but not before making a brief stop at the avant-garde City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia. Weโ€™ll arrive in Madrid between 08:30 and 09:00 p.m.Note: Depending on the number of passengers, the journey from Valencia to Madrid might be carried out by high-speed train.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Madrid
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Madrid

      After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 3 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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