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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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)
Galicia & North of Portugal, 6 days from Madrid
1st. 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. 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 CORUÑASANTIAGO 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), 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. 5th. Day (Saturday) VIGO-VIANA DO CASTELOBRAGA-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”. Dinner at a local restaurant. Accommodations. 6th. 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.
6-Day Spain Tour: Galicia and north of Portugal from Madrid
1st Day (Fri.) MADRID – LEON – OVIEDODeparting from a central bus terminal in Madrid at 8.30 am towards León. Free time in this magnificent city, example of various architecture styles such as Gothic and Plateresque. Leave for the ancient capital city of Oviedo, home of several World Heritage Sites among which we can find its Cathedral of Asturian Gothic style. Accommodation. 2nd Day (Sat.) OVIEDO – LUGO – A CORUÑABreakfast. Depart to Oviedo westward towards Galicia until Lugo. Free time in this city to admire the Roman city walls declared World Heritage Properties in 2000. Leave for La Coruña and enjoy a panoramic drive through its main avenues to admire the glass house galleries of Galician architecture. Brief stop for pictures at the wonder monument of Torre de Hercules, which dates back from the roman period. Free afternoon in which you have the possibility to join an optional tour to the Rias Altas. Accommodation. 3rd Day (Sun.) LA CORUÑA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELABreakfast. Departure towards Santiago de Compostela, one of the most important sites for Christian Pilgrimates in Spain as it is the end of the Camino de Santiago, built during the Roman Empire and World Heritage remain. City tour with entrance fee to the Cathedral. Free afternoon to explore the city. Accommodation.4th Day (Mon.) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – LA TOJA – VIGOBreakfast. Today we will visit the Rias Bajas (Spanish Fjords). Scenic drive towards La Toja Island. Free time there. Afterwards we will head to Ria de Arosa passing by Pontevedra to arrive in Vigo. Accommodation. 5thDay (Tue.) VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA – PORTOBreakfast. Departure towards Viana do Castelo. Free time in the city and departure to Braga for a short stop. Departure to Vigo. Accommodation. 6th Day (Wed.) PORTO – SALAMANCA – MADRIDBreakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, World Heritage City, in which we will admire the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Departure towards Salamanca, where we will make a short stop. Free time in this university city (World Heritage) of great architecture and artistic value. Continue to Madrid.