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SPAIN: SELF-DRIVE
MADRID TOLEDO BURGOS SAN SEBASTIAN BILBAO HARO ZARAGOZA BARCELONA
11 DAYS
$ 2,129
from
CAD$, PP, DBL. OCC.
TOUR OVERVIEW
Total 10 nights accommodation at
4-Star hotels
3 nights in Madrid
3 nights in San Sebastian
1 night in Zaragoza
3 nights in Barcelona
Continental breakfast daily
Hotel taxes and service charges
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Shared tour of lively Madrid and the Royal Palace
Shared tour of Medieval Toledo
Private guided walking tour of San Sebastian and
Bilbao
Tasting of Catalan Cava in Barcelona
———— OPTIONAL ADD-ON TOURS ————
Flamenco show in Madrid
Tapas walking tour in Madrid or Barcelona
Spanish lessons with a private instructor
International airfare not included.
Minimum 2 passengers travelling.
*Additional insurance can be purchased locally.
Upgrade to automatic transmission available upon
request.
Some tour schedules vary based on seasonality.
Not valid during trade shows, Bank holidays and
other special events. Blackout periods may apply.
Pricing for other dates available upon request.
For full terms and conditions, refer to page 35.
TOUR CODE: EU1615
MADRID Arrive in Madrid and transfer from airport to hotel.
Enjoy the rest of your day to explore the largest city in Spain on
your own. Emperador Hotel Madrid
B
MADRID After breakfast, discover Madrid during a half-day
Category B Car rental for 9 days,
Manual Transmission with unlimited
mileage, CDW
HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1
Day 2
Private transfers to and from
airports
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One of our favourite ways to explore small towns and villages is to rent a car and let the exploration begin. With our
new Self-Drive Spain program, experience excellent Spanish roads and freeways with easy access to the beautiful
beaches of San Sebastian in the North, wineries in La Rioja’s town of Haro and many sites in between. Enjoy our
hand-picked charming hotels along the way, ending your journey in Barcelona.
shared sightseeing tour through the most popular avenues,
streets and squares to admire Gran Via, Plaza de España,
Calle Mayor and Cibeles Fountain. Visit the beautiful Royal
Palace, built in the 18th-century which remains one of the best
preserved palaces in Europe. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure to
explore. Emperador Hotel Madrid
Day 3
B
TOLEDO After breakfast, spend the morning in Toledo, Spain’s
medieval capital and a treasure trove of El Greco artworks. On
your half-day shared tour, discover a glorious city filled with
amazing medieval architecture; step into the past while
walking along its cobblestone alleyways. Return to your hotel
in Madrid and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. Perhaps
take an optional Tapas Walking tour this evening (not included).
Emperador Hotel Madrid
Day 4
B
MADRID – BURGOS – SAN SEBASTIAN After breakfast, pick up
your car rental and drive to the seaside town of San Sebastian.
Along the way, stop in Burgos for lunch (not included) with a
short visit of this beautiful city which was once the capital of the
unified kingdom of Castilla-Leon for five centuries. Continue your
drive to San Sebastian and your hotel for overnight. Silken Amara
Plaza Hotel
Day 5
B
SAN SEBASTIAN After breakfast, meet your local guide for a
walking tour of San Sebastian and its downtown area. Walking
towards the Old Quarter, see the old walled city featuring the
most interesting buildings including the Church of San Vicente,
the Basilica of Santa Maria and the San Telmo Museum, a
former 16th-century convent. Enjoy the rest of your day at
leisure. Silken Amara Plaza Hotel
Day 6
B
SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – SAN SEBASTIAN After breakfast,
drive to Bilbao situated in the Western part of the Basque
Country. Known as the financial and economic center of the
region, Bilbao is a thriving city featuring a variety of unique
sculptures, architecture and museums. Meet your local guide
for a walking tour through Ensanche-Abandoibarra,
showcasing its urban development and architecture from the
19th-century to the present day. Afterwards, we suggest you
take some time to visit the famous Guggenheim Museum,
entrance fees not included. Drive back to San Sebastian and
your hotel. Silken Amara Plaza Hotel
Day 7
B
SAN SEBASTIAN – HARO – ZARAGOZA After breakfast, drive
towards the famous town of Haro, capital of La Rioja’s wineproducing region. We suggest you spend a few hours
discovering the wines of the area on your own, perhaps over
lunch. Continue on to your hotel in Zaragoza and for your
overnight. Silken Reino de Aragon Hotel
Day 8
B
ZARAGOZA – BARCELONA After breakfast, take some time to
discover the vibrant city of Zaragoza. With over 2,000 years of
history, find stunning monuments including Roman ruins such
as the Circus and Aljafería Palace and Baroque gems such as
the Pilar Basilica and brilliant artwork of artist Francisco de
Goya. In the afternoon, drive to Barcelona to return your rental
car. Hotel Gallery
Day 9
B
BARCELONA After breakfast, begin your half-day shared tour of
Barcelona. Highlights include Plaça de Catalunya, Via Laietana,
the Cathedral and its cloister, Gothic Quarter and Plaça Sant
Jaume. Continue on to the Villa Olimpica and the Port Olympic.
Ascend Montjüic Mountain for a panoramic view of the city and
harbour, tour the Olympic Stadium, Palau Sant Jordi and
Calatrava Tower. Taste Catalan Cava, the renowned local
sparkling wine. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. Hotel Gallery
Day 10
B
BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Spend your day at leisure
visiting local shops, cafés and parks in this beautiful city.
Perhaps walk around the winding streets and hidden squares,
fountains and palaces in the area of Cuitat Vella, the old city.
Hotel Gallery
Day 11
B
BARCELONA – HOME After breakfast, transfer from your hotel
to the airport for your flight home.
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