Welcome to León
León is a wonderful city, combining stunning historical architecture with an irresistible energy. Its standout attraction is the cathedral, one of the most beautiful in Spain, but there's so much more to see and do here. By day you'll encounter a city with its roots firmly planted in the soil of northern Castilla, with its grand monuments, loyal Catholic heritage and a role as an important staging post along the Camino de Santiago. By night León is taken over by a deep-into-the-night soundtrack of revelry that floods the narrow streets and plazas of the picturesque old quarter, the Barrio Húmedo. It's a fabulous mix.
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Day trip from Madrid: Valladolid
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Campo Grande, Valladolid, Province of Valladolid, Castile and LeonA beautiful park with peacocks, ducks, squirrels just the middle of the city.Pass By: Plaza Mayor de Valladolid, Valladolid, Province of Valladolid, Castile and LeonThe heart of the cityPass By: Plaza Viejo Coso, Valladolid, Province of Valladolid, Castile and LeonAn old bullfight arena from 1833 turned into an interior park.
Elite Drivers Portugal : Braga & Guimarães Tour
Partida do Hotel em direção à cidade de Guimarães, aqui iremos visitar o Castelo de Guimarães (um dos monumentos mais conhecidos de Portugal e onde nasceu D.Afonso Henriques, o 1º Rei de Portugal); a Capela de S.Miguel (de acordo com a lenda onde foi batizado D.Afonso Henriques); e o Palácio dos Duques de Bragança (classificado como monumento nacional desde 1910, este palácio funciona como Museu). Saída de Guimarães em direção a Braga, situada no Norte de Portugal, Visitaremos os 3 santuários que constituem o famoso Triângulo da Fé: O Santuário do Bom Jesus; O Santuário do Sameiro e a Sé, caracteriza-se pelos diferentes estilos arquitetónicos Romano, Manuelino e Barroco. Aqui encontram-se os túmulos de Henrique de Borgonha, Conde de Portugal e sua esposa, Teresa de Leão, pais de D.Afonso Henriques)Departure from the Hotel towards the city of Guimarães, here we will visit the Castle of Guimarães (one of the most known monuments of Portugal and where D.Afonso Henriques, the 1st King of Portugal was born); the S.Miguel Chapel (according to the legend where D.Afonso Henriques was baptized); and the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança (classified as a national monument since 1910, this palace functions as Museum). Departure from Guimarães towards Braga, located in the north of Portugal. We will visit the 3 sanctuaries that make up the famous Triangle of Faith: The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus; The Sanctuary of Sameiro and the Cathedral, is characterized by the different architectural styles Romano, Manuelino and Baroque. Here are the tombs of Henry of Burgundy, Count of Portugal and his wife, Teresa of Leon, country of D.Afonso Henriques)
Salamanca with capital letters, monumental, hisorical-artistical. billingual
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Casa de las Conchas, Salamanca, Province of Salamanca, Castile and Leonwe will entre into the casa de las Conchas to have a look at it´s patio and the vieuws to the ClereciaDuration: 5 minutesStop At: Clerecia (Iglesia del Espiritu Santo), Salamanca, Province of Salamanca, Castile and LeonExplain the origin of this building and explain the facadeDuration: 5 minutesStop At: Colegio de Anaya (Palacio de Anaya), Salamanca, Province of Salamanca, Castile and Leonwe will entre to see it´s patio (if open) and see the vitor signs and explain the origin of this buildingDuration: 5 minutesStop At: Old Cathedral (Catedral Vieja), Salamanca, Province of Salamanca, Castile and Leonwe will see the basis of the tower, the beautifull alterpiece, visit the cloister and the chapel of El Salvador, Santa Barbara, Santa Catalina and AnayaDuration: 30 minutesStop At: New Cathedral (Catedral Nueva), Salamanca, Province of Salamanca, Castile and Leonvisit the choir, alterpiece, and chapel of christo de las Batallas and the golden chapelDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Plaza de Anaya, Salamanca, Province of Salamanca, Castile and LeonSee the entrance of the new cathedral and univeristy buildings.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Escuelas Menores, Salamanca, Province of Salamanca, Castile and LeonBeautifull patio place of tranquility within this patio we will visit the painting which is called the sky of SalamancaDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Province of Salamanca, Castile and Leonthe front of this building is really worthwhile a visit, beautifull chisle work of the goldensand stone of Villamayor. And we will explain the patio with the staute of Fray Luis de León.We will go inside. it is the oldest of the university of Spain. and visit the classrooms, the chapel and the library. Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Plaza Mayor, Salamanca, Province of Salamanca, Castile and LeonGet enchanted with this wonderfull Plaza, one of the most beautifull of Spain and may we add of EuropeDuration: 10 minutes
Salamanca: A flexible schedule and a relaxed atmosphere
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Ciudad Vieja de Salamanca, Salamanca, Province of Salamanca, Castile and LeonAn urban experiences, showing you everything that Salamanca has to offer, which is sightseeing, iconic and historical places, food & drink specialties, with tips on entertainment, culture and shopping venues.Duration: 2 hours
Galicia & North of Portugal, 6 day escorted tour from Madrid
ItineraryDay 1: 1st. Day (Tuesday) MADRID-LEON-OVIEDO (446 kms)Pass By: Historic Center of Leon, Leon, Province of Leon, Castile and Leon1st. Day (Tuesday) MADRID-LEON-OVIEDO (446 kms)Departure from our bus terminal at 8:00 a.m. towards Leon. Time at leisure to visit some of the most representatives buildings as the Gothic Cathedral with its beautiful stained glass windows, San Isidoro Church or the facade of San Marcos Hostal Plateresque style. Continue to Oviedo. Dinner and accommodations. Meals included: • DinnerAccommodation included: Gran Hotel Regente in Oviedo, or similarDay 2: 2nd. Day (Wednesday) OVIEDO-LA CORUÑA (295 kms)Pass By: Palacio de la Opera de La Coruna, La Coruna, Province of A Coruna, Galicia2nd. Day (Wednesday) OVIEDO-LA CORUÑA (295 kms)Breakfast. Departure to region of Galicia. Arrival to La Coruña. Short panoramic tour. In the afternoon optional tour to the Rías Altas through typical villages as Pontedeume, Betanzos, etc. Dinner and -accommodations.Meals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Tryp Coruña hotel, or similarDay 3: 3rd. Day (Thursday) LA CORUÑA-SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (75 kms)Pass By: Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico, Santiago de Compostela, Province of A Coruna, Galicia3rd. Day (Thursday) LA CORUÑA-SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (75 kms)Breakfast. Departure to Santiago de Compostela. City tour of this legendary pilgrimage town, Plaza del Obradoiro, Cathedral, etc. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodations.Meals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Gran Hotel Santiago hotel, or similarDay 4: 4th. Day (Friday) SANTIAGO-RIAS BAJAS-VIGO (90 kms)Pass By: Casco Vello Vigo, Vigo, Province of Pontevedra, Galicia4th. Day (Friday) SANTIAGO-RIAS BAJAS-VIGO (90 kms)Breakfast and departure for the area of the Spanish Fjords (Rias Bajas), through splendid landscapes: La Toja Island, ría de Arosa and Pontevedra. Optional excursion to Santa Tecla and Valença do Miño across the Portuguese border. Continuation to Vigo. Dinner and accommodations.Meals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Hesperia Vigo hotel or similarDay 5: 5th. Day (Saturday) VIGO-VIANA DO CASTELO-BRAGA-PORTO (220 kms)Pass By: Largo de São Tiago - Plaza de Santiago5th. Day (Saturday) VIGO-VIANA DO CASTELO-BRAGA-PORTO (220 kms)Breakfast. Crossing the Portuguese border we arrive to Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time to visit the old town with cobbled streets and emblazoned buildings. We continue to Braga known as the city of the archbishops and the third most populated city in Portugal. Free time. Departure for Porto, considered as World Heritage city. Panoramic tour to admire the cathedral, Stock Exchange building, St. Clara church... we will finalize at a local winecellar to enjoy a tasting of the famous “Port wine”. Accommodations. Meals included: • BreakfastAccommodation included: Mercure Porto Gaia hotel or similarDay 6: 6th. Day (Sunday) PORTO-SALAMANCA-MADRID (566 kms)Pass By: Salamanca Casco Historico, Salamanca, Province of Salamanca, Castile and Leon6th. Day (Sunday) PORTO-SALAMANCA-MADRID (566 kms)Breakfast. Departure to the border with Spain and arrival to Salamanca. Free time to walk through this monumental city and its famous Plaza Mayor. Continue to Madrid. Arrival and end of our services.Meals included: • BreakfastNo accommodation included on this day.
Galicia & Portugal 10 days from Madrid
1st. Day (Tuesday) MADRID-LEON-OVIEDO (446 kms)Departure from our bus terminal at 8:00 a.m. towards Leon. Free time and the group will continue to Oviedo. Dinner and accommodations. 2nd. Day (Wednesday) OVIEDO-LA CORUÑA (295 kms)Breakfast. Departure to region of Galicia. Arrival to La Coruña. Short panoramic tour. In the afternoon optional tour to the Rías Altas through typical villages as Pontedeume, Betanzos, etc. Dinner and -accommodations. 3rd. Day (Thursday) LA CORUÑA-SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (75 kms) Breakfast. Departure to Santiago de Compostela. City tour of this legendary pilgrimage town, Plaza del Obradoiro, Cathedral, etc. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodations. 4th. Day (Friday) SANTIAGO-RIAS BAJAS-VIGO (90 kms)Breakfast and departure for the area of the Spanish Fjords (Rias Bajas) and Valença do Miño across the Portuguese border. Continuation to Vigo. Dinner and accommodations. 5th. Day (Saturday) VIGO-VIANA DO CASTELO-BRAGA-PORTO (220 kms) Breakfast. We arrive to Viana do Castelo. Free time to visit the old town. We continue to Braga known as the city of the archbishops and the third most populated city in Portugal. Free time. Departure for Porto. Accommodation. 6th. Day (Sunday) PORTOBreakfast. Panoramic tour.We will finalize at a local winecellar to enjoy a tasting of the famous “Port wine”. Accommodation. 7th. Day (Monday) PORTO-COIMBRA (120 kms)Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra, site of one of the oldest universities in Europe. Free time. Dinner and accommodation. 8th. Day (Tuesday) COIMBRA-FATIMA-LISBOA (222 kms)Breakfast. Departure to Fatima, important pilgrimage centre. Free time and continuation to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese songs and music. 9th. Day (Wednesday) LISBONBreakfast and accommodations. Morning city -sightseeing tour. Afternoon at leisure. Optional tour to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. 10th. Day (Thursday) LISBON-CACERES-MADRID (613 kms)Breakfast. Departure to the border with Spain and continuation to Caceres.Free time. Lunch at your own. Continuation to Madrid. Arrival and end of our services.