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SPAIN TOURING

From 2450 * ^ per person twin share
$

7 DAYS | SARRIA TO SANTIAGO DE
COMPOSTELA
TRAVEL TYPE: Guided walk
DEPARTS: Selected Tue & Thu (31 Mar – 20
Oct 26)
HIGHLIGHTS
• Walk the final 100 km of the iconic Camino de
Santiago
• Walk through traditional countryside, small
hamlets, ancient bridges, Roman ruins and
beautifully preserved horreos on stilts
• Taste unique Galician specialties
Camino de Santiago
WALK THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO 7 DAYS INCLUDES
• 6 nights accommodation
SARRIA – PORTOMARIN – PALAS DE REY – ARZÚA – O PEDROUZO – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA • Meals as specified
Day 1: Sarria Arrive in Sarria and make your way to lunch. Continue the final stretch of today’s journey, • Sarria – Pilgrim passport collection
your hotel. This evening join a welcome meeting before crossing the Iso River before arriving in Arzúa for an • Visits to Roman ruins of Castro de Castromaior
retiring for the night. overnight stay. and Pilgrim’s museum
Day 2: Sarria to Portomarin – 25km (B) The journey begins Day 5: Arzúa to O Pedrouzo – 23km (B) Depart Arzúa • Transportation of luggage between hotels
from Sarria, walk through beautiful countryside, small and enjoy a day of peaceful strolling, mostly through • Expert guide
farms, villages and wheat fields. You may like to stop for endearing forests and past little villages and farms – this ^Mandatory city tax of EUR2 in Santiago de Compostela per
a breather at the Santiago de Barbadelo or the church is some of the most wonderful scenery on the whole person per night to be paid directly to the hotel. Refer to page
of San Fiz de Reimondez. Overnight in Portomarin. Camino de Santiago. Overnight in O Pedrouzo. 7 for details.
Day 3: Portomarin to Palas de Rei – 27km (B) Today, walk Day 6: O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela – 23km (B)
through the rural Monterroso region and pass by the Your final day begins through dense green forest
little villages of Gonzar, Ligonde and Castromaior where followed by a long stretch of road and then urban
a slight detour will take you to the impressive Roman landscapes as you walk the final 5km. Present your
ruins of Castro de Castromaior. Around halfway, climb stamped pilgrim passport and receive your Camino Arzúa
a gradual hill to Sierra de Ligonde, followed by a gentle certificate. Visit the Museum of Pilgrimage before a 1 1 Palas De Rei
descent. Arrive in Palas de Rei for your overnight stay. night in Santiago de Compostela. Santiago de 1 O Pedrouzo 1 1 1 Sarria
Compostela
Day 4: Palas de Rei to Arzúa – 30km (BL) Today is the Day 7: Santiago de Compostela (B) The journey comes to Portomarin
longest day on this stretch of the Camino de Santiago. an end after breakfast at the hotel. START/FINISH
First, walk to the town of Melide, renowned for its OVERNIGHT
fantastic food, enjoy a traditional polbo a feira (ocotpus) (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) WALK

From 3560 * ^ per person twin share 12
$
8 DAYS | BARCELONA TO MADRID
TRAVEL TYPE: Escorted small group
DEPARTS: Selected Wed & Sat (18 Apr – 17
Oct 26)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Wander down the street of the famous running of
the bulls in Pamplona
• Winery tour with tastings in Laguardia
Park Güell, Barcelona
• Relax on the golden beaches of San Sebastián
NORTH SPAIN DISCOVERY 8 DAYS INCLUDES
BARCELONA – PAMPLONA – SAN SEBASTIÁN – LOGROÑO – MADRID • 7 nights hotel accommodation
• Meals as specified
Day 1: Barcelona On arrival in Barcelona make your Explore the iconic Guggenheim Museum, stroll through
own way to the hotel. The rest of your day is free until a Casco Viejo, or visit the Vizcaya Bridge. Back in San • Guided walks in Pamplona, San Sebastián,
welcome meeting this evening. If you have time, explore Sebastián, consider the San Telmo Museum for art and Logroño and Laguardia
Gaudí’s masterpiece, La Sagrada Família, stroll along the history. Tonight, indulge in the city’s world-class dining scene. • Monte Igueldo funicular ticket in San Sebastián
waterfront, or ride the funicular to Montjuïc for panoramic Day 5: San Sebastián to Logroño (B) Head to the Rioja wine • Logroño Txikiteo of Pintxos (Tapas Crawl)
city views. After the meeting, head to a local restaurant and region and Logroño. After settling in, join an included • Laguardia winery visit with tastings
start bonding with your fellow travellers over dinner. txikiteo – a pintxos crawl paired with local wines like txakoli. • Transportation by train, public bus, metro and
Day 2: Barcelona to Pamplona (B) Travel by train to It’s a delicious way to experience Basque culinary culture. cable car
Pamplona, a historic town steeped in tradition. On arrival, Day 6: Logroño (B) Visit Laguardia, a beautifully preserved ^Mandatory city taxes of EUR3.40 in Barcelona per person
enjoy an orientation walk through its medieval streets and medieval town. Enter through its grand gates and explore per night to be paid directly to the hotel by you. Refer to page
visit the striking Gothic Cathedral. Pamplona, founded cobblestone streets before enjoying a wine tasting in an 7 for details.
by Pompey the Great, has long been a key stop on the underground cellar. Sample Rioja’s signature varietals
Camino de Santiago. The afternoon is yours – perhaps and, if weather permits, stroll through the vineyards.
explore the Museum of Modern Art or savour pintxos
(Basque tapas) at a local eatery. Day 7: Logroño to Madrid (B) Travel to Spain’s capital, San Sebastián 2
Madrid. After an orientation walk, spend the afternoon
Day 3: Pamplona to San Sebastián (B) Journey by bus to exploring at your own pace – perhaps the Paseo del Logroño 2 1 Pamplona
San Sebastián, a seaside gem of the Basque Country. Arte, botanical gardens, or the Reina Sofía Museum.
Take a cable car up Monte Igueldo for sweeping Football fans might catch a Real Madrid match at Santiago 1
views of La Concha Beach. Spend the rest of the day Bernabéu. Tonight, share a farewell dinner with your group. Barcelona
wandering the charming Old Town, relaxing on the Madrid 2
promenade, or watching surfers at Playa de Gros. Day 8: Madrid (B) Your Spanish adventure ends after Portugal SPAIN
Day 4: San Sebastián (B) Enjoy a free day to discover breakfast. START/FINISH
OVERNIGHT
more of San Sebastián or take an optional trip to Bilbao. (B = breakfast) RAIL

* FROM PRICES ARE A GUIDE ONLY, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category and travel in low season.
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