Explore the Wonders of Spain MC

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1 Sagres Vacations Don t just travel, Experience it! info@sagresvacations.com Explore the Wonders of Spain MC $5699 per person This itinerary includes: Round-trip airfare from Boston on ; 2 nights accommodations at 5* Hotel Marques de Riscal in La Rioja; 2 nights accommodations at 5* Hotel Maria Cristina in San Sebastian; 3 nights accommodations at 5`Th Westin Palace in Madrid; 11 meals, including daily breakfast, 2 lunch and 2 dinners; Tours: Getaria Uncovered Tour; Full day Wine and Tapas Tour; Air Balloon ride; Private transfers from all airports and between La Rioja and San Sebastian; Services of a English speaking professional guide/driver;

2 Page 2 of 13 Trip Summary Overnight Flight 5:30 PM Depart from Logan International Airport (BOS) - Logan International Airport (BOS) Welcome to Spain! 6:20 AM Arrive at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) 9:00 PM Depart from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) 9:50 PM Arrive at Agoncillo Airport (RJL) - Agoncillo Airport (RJL) Private Transfer from RJL Airport to Hotel Marques de Riscal Check in at Hotel Marqués de Riscal - Hotel Marqués de Riscal- Luxury Collection Hotel La Rioja Air Balloon Ride La Rioja to San Sebastian Check out at Hotel Marqués de Riscal - Hotel Marqués de Riscal- Luxury Collection Hotel Private transfer from Marqués de Riscal to San Sebastian Check in at Hotel María Cristina - Hotel María Cristina San Sebastian Getaria Uncovered Tour San Sebastian to Madrid Check out at Hotel María Cristina - Hotel María Cristina Private transfer from Hotel María Cristina to EAS Airport 1:30 PM Depart from San Sebastian Airport (EAS) - San Sebastian Airport (EAS) 2:50 PM Arrive at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Private Transfer from MAD Airport to The Westin Palace Check in at The Westin Palace - The Westin Palace

3 Page 3 of 13 Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Full Day Tour in Madrid Full Day Madrid Tour BID "Adeus" to Spain Check out at The Westin Palace - The Westin Palace Private Transfer from The Westin Palace to MAD Airport 12:20 PM Depart from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) 2:15 PM Arrive at Logan International Airport (BOS) - Logan International Airport (BOS)

4 Page 4 of 13 Overnight Flight 5:30 PM - Eastern Time Depart from Logan International Airport (BOS) IB 6166 TERMINAL E Logan International Airport (BOS) One Harborside Drive, Boston, MA, US, (857) Welcome to Spain! 6:20 AM - Central European Time Arrive at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) IB 6166 TERMINAL 4S Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Av de la Hispanidad, s/n :00 PM - Central European Time Depart from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) IB 8224 TERMINAL 4 Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Av de la Hispanidad, s/n :50 PM - Central European Time Arrive at Agoncillo Airport (RJL)

5 Page 5 of 13 IB 8224 Agoncillo Airport (RJL) Ctra. Logroño-Zaragoza (N-232), Logrono, SP, Spain and Canary Islands, Private Transfer from RJL Airport to Hotel Marques de Riscal Check in at Hotel Marqués de Riscal Since its unveiling in 2006 this masterpiece created by Frank Gehry to house the Hotel Marqués de Riscal has become a highly sought after contemporary, luxury retreat. Design, art, gastronomy, wine and the lush landscape all combine to create a memorable sojourn at The City of Wine. The hotel s luxurious interior bears the unmistakable stamp of Gehry s design. Tilted walls, zigzag windows, cathedral-height ceilings and a host of bespoke details create the impression of accommodation as a work of art in its 43 rooms & suites Hotel Marqués de Riscal- Luxury Collection Hotel (34)(945) La Rioja Air Balloon Ride You will be pick up at the meeting point, and see La Rioja from the sky. The ballon ride will be have the duration of 1h30 m. After you will receive a gift of a hat. After the trip you will enjoy typical lunch of the area, with sausage, eggs with tomate, chorizo and bacon, seasonal products and Rioja Wine. In the end you can appreciate your photographs of activity.

6 Page 6 of 13 Lunch; La Rioja to San Sebastian Check out at Hotel Marqués de Riscal Hotel Marqués de Riscal- Luxury Collection Hotel (34)(945) Private transfer from Marqués de Riscal to San Sebastian This morning your private guide/driver will take you from Hotel Marqués de Riscal towards San Sebastian. Along the way you will visit the city of Pamplona, the capital of Navarre province in northern Spain. It s best known for the Running of the Bulls and Bilbao where you will tour 2 excellent wineries in the wine region and taste their high quality wines. Continue your drive in direction to your hotel in San Sebastian. Check in at Hotel María Cristina Since opening in 1912, the restored Hotel Maria Cristina has been closely linked to the history and

7 Page 7 of 13 cultural life of San Sebastian. Experience gracious hospitality on a grand scale in the hotel s rooms and suites. Decorated in a sophisticated palette of greys and white, the rooms are a quiet haven of luxury, style, technology and a dazzling range of services which, combined, make for an unforgettable stay. Hotel María Cristina Paseo República Argentina 4, San Sebastián, País Vasco, España, San Sebastian Getaria Uncovered Tour Just down the coastline from San Sebastián is a beautiful, unique village, rich in food culture and history. Join our local expert guides on an exploration of Getaria, the picturesque nucleus of fishing, txakoli winemaking, and grilled seafood. We start our visit to this little-known gem with a stroll through its cobblestone streets, making our way to its working port. Still one of the most important entry points in Basque Country for fresh tuna and shiny Cantabrian anchovies, Getaria s port is teeming with activity. Visit artisans that hand pack fish conserves before heading up to a txakoli bodega, for a unique tasting that will take you straight to the heart of Basque flavors. Learn more at the source about this fizzy, almost salty white wine, which is firmly rooted in its local terror and, at the moment, experiencing a renaissance. Go from the seaside to the countryside, learning about Basque cuisine at its roots, and finish with a stop in the bustling surfer village of Zarautz, where you will toast over pintxos and wines with your guide and new friends in a mini tour of the local pintxo scene.

8 Page 8 of 13 Lunch; San Sebastian to Madrid Check out at Hotel María Cristina Hotel María Cristina Paseo República Argentina 4, San Sebastián, País Vasco, España, Private transfer from Hotel María Cristina to EAS Airport 1:30 PM - Central European Time Depart from San Sebastian Airport (EAS) IB 8319 San Sebastian Airport (EAS) 22 Gabarrari Kalea, San Sebastian, SP, Spain and Canary Islands, :50 PM - Central European Time Arrive at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) IB 8319 TERMINAL 4

9 Page 9 of 13 Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Av de la Hispanidad, s/n Private Transfer from MAD Airport to The Westin Palace Check in at The Westin Palace Located at the center of dynamic Madrid, The Westin Palace, Madrid is an iconic hotel that has thrived since its opening in Ideally positioned in Las Letras quarter, with its vibrant collection of restaurants and boutiques, it s at the heart of The Art Walk, an area linking the city s most enriching museums, Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen-Bornemisza. The Westin Palace Plaza de las Cortes, Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Full Day Tour in Madrid Discover Madrid s vibrant culinary scene. Taste the amazing "Tapas" and learn about the local ingredients. Treat your palette to delicious Spanish wines complemented by n ham, salted cod, rich chickpea stew and more.

10 Page 10 of 13 Lunch; It s a great way to get a quick overview for the many incredible landmarks, both contemporary and historical, that define this impressive Spanish city. Start your leisure day in Madrid heading first on a sightseeing overview of the many architectural landmarks spanning the Arab, Habsburg and medieval eras of Madrid. Head first to the Barrio de la Moreria (Moorish quarter) to learn about the city s Moorish roots. Then check out the Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa and Calle Mayor, Prado Museum and numerous fountains which defined Madrid s renaissance and baroque Habsburg periods. You ll also pass by such sights as Puerta de la Opera, Puerta del Sol and Monumento de la Encarnacion, discovering how the reign of King Charles III in the 18th century lead to a flowering of scientific and cultural output in Madrid. You ll also swing by the Royal Palace to admire its intricate façade, before continuing along the city s elegant Gran Vía and Paseo de la Castellana boulevards. As the day rolls on, you ll also get to see famous squares like the Plaza de España and Puerta de Alcala, along with the city s iconic Retiro park, before passing Madrid s bullring and university.

11 Page 11 of 13 It s a great way to get a quick overview for the many incredible landmarks, both contemporary and historical, that define this impressive Spanish city. Start your leisure day in Madrid heading first on a sightseeing overview of the many architectural landmarks spanning the Arab, Habsburg and medieval eras of Madrid. Head first to the Barrio de la Moreria (Moorish quarter) to learn about the city s Moorish roots. Then check out the Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa and Calle Mayor, Prado Museum and numerous fountains which defined Madrid s renaissance and baroque Habsburg periods. You ll also pass by such sights as Puerta de la Opera, Puerta del Sol and Monumento de la Encarnacion, discovering how the reign of King Charles III in the 18th century lead to a flowering of scientific and cultural output in Madrid. You ll also swing by the Royal Palace to admire its intricate façade, before continuing along the city s elegant Gran Vía and Paseo de la Castellana boulevards. As the day rolls on, you ll also get to see famous squares like the Plaza de España and Puerta de Alcala, along with the city s iconic Retiro park, before passing Madrid s bullring and university. Full Day Madrid Tour Explore the sparkling city of Madrid according to your own personalized itinerary on a tour with a private driver. Enjoy the luxury of being chauffeured around the city to spectacular sights off the conventional tourist trail. Venture into vibrant neighborhoods like Salamanca and Los Austrias; discover the magnificent museum district that harbors the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace of Madrid;. The specialists say that there are seven or eight Madrids: The medieval, the renaissance, the barroque and the neoclassic, the romantic and the modern. They speak of a toreros' Madrid, a flamenco's Madrid and an artists' and antiquarians' Madrid. You will see the most important buildings, avenues and squares with our expert official guide who will explain about the monuments, from the old bourbons quarters.

12 Page 12 of 13 Dinner; BID "Adeus" to Spain Check out at The Westin Palace The Westin Palace Plaza de las Cortes, Private Transfer from The Westin Palace to MAD Airport 12:20 PM - Central European Time Depart from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) IB 6165 TERMINAL 4S Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Av de la Hispanidad, s/n :15 PM - Eastern Time Arrive at Logan International Airport (BOS) IB 6165 TERMINAL E

13 Page 13 of 13 Logan International Airport (BOS) One Harborside Drive, Boston, MA, US, (857) Information & Documents Air and Land Pricing is based on current availability and is subject to change until confirmed. *Unless otherwise stated, all prices are per person, based on double occupancy, for specific room categories and subject to availability at time of booking on selected departure dates. Airfare, transfers, port charges and government fees are additional unless otherwise specified. Prices are valid at time of posting to the internet. Offers are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Some restrictions and blackout periods may apply. Sagres Vacations is not responsible for errors of omission or information that may occur as a result of the transfer of information from selected third parties, technical or human error. Sagres Vacations reserves the rights to modify the itinerary, all efforts will be done to retain all tours and excursions as defined above. *In the event Primary Hotels cannot be confirmed, other properties of same or greater value will be used. Payments A $500 non-refundable deposit is required at time of booking to secure your reservation for the land portion and the all amount for the airfare is required at the booking time. The balance is due 90 days before departures. Payment may be made by charging to clients' Mastercard, Visa, American Express or Discover (card imprint and signature required) or by sending a check or money order. All land rates are guaranteed upon deposit