Welcome to Salamanca
Whether floodlit by night or bathed in late-afternoon light, there's something magical about Salamanca. This is a city of rare beauty, awash with golden sandstone overlaid with ochre-tinted Latin inscriptions – an extraordinary virtuosity of plateresque and Renaissance styles. The monumental highlights are many and the exceptional Plaza Mayor (illuminated to stunning effect at night) is unforgettable. This is also Castilla's liveliest city, home to a massive Spanish and international student population that throngs the streets at night and provides the city with so much vitality.
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Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Board the open-top, double-decker bus at any of 37 stops around the city. Then, hop on and off as you wish, or remain aboard for the entire loop. The two routes interconnect, so you can switch between them — your ticket is valid on both.Follow Route 1 (Blue Route) around historical Madrid with its grand royal buildings. Hop off at the Paseo del Prado to visit the magnificent Prado; disembark to explore the Royal Palace, or sit back and admire the Belle Epoque buildings of the Gran Vía, Madrid’s main thoroughfare.Switch to Route 2 (Green Route) to focus on 19th- and 20th-century Madrid. Delve into elegant Salamanca, Madrid’s first bourgeois enclave; and travel the Paseo de la Castellana past skyscrapers, museums and the legendary Santiago Bernabéu — home to Real Madrid FC.View the Itinerary for a list of hop-on hop-off stops:
Lisbon and Fátima Portugal 5-Night All-Inclusive Tour
1st Day (Tue.) MADRID – AVILA – SALAMANCA - PORTODeparture from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Drive to Avila. A city that preserves its medieval wall. Short stop to know its walled and old town. Then to Salamanca. Free time in this University City Heritage of Humanity of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation. 2nd Day (Wed.) PORTOBreakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous "port wine". Accommodation. 3rd Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation. 4th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA - NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA - LISBONBreakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 5th Day (Sat.) LISBONBreakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of colour housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – MADRIDDeparture to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE.
13-Day Mediterranean Capitals Guided Tour from Madrid
1st Day (Tue.) MADRID – AVILA – SALAMANCA – PORTODeparture from Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Drive to Avila. Short stop to know its walled and old town. Then to Salamanca. Free time. Departure until you reach Porto. Accommodation. 2nd Day (Wed.) PORTOBreakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto. Accommodation. 3rd Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra and free time. Then to Fatima. Accommodation. 4th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA – NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA – LISBONBreakfast. Departure to the Batalha Monastery. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. 5th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo. Afternoon at leisure. Accommodation. 6th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – CORDOBABreakfast. Departure to Caceres considered as World Heritage place. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation. 7th Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLEBreakfast. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation. 8th Day (Tue.) SEVILLEBreakfast. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral, Santa Cruz quarter, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation. 9th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – GRANADABreakfast. Drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens. Dinner and accommodation. 10th Day (Thu.) GRANADA – VALENCIAAfter breakfast at the hotel start driving looking for the Mediterranean coast. Reach Valencia one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex. Accommodation. 11th Day (Fri.) VALENCIA – BARCELONABreakfast. Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings. Early afternoon departure northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya. Reach Barcelona principal Mediterranean city homeland of the famous architect Gaudí. Accommodation. 12th Day (Sat.) BARCELONA Breakfast. Morning city tour of Barcelona. Afternoon at your leisure. Accommodation. 13th Day (Sun.) BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – MADRIDAfter breakfast at the hotel departure to Madrid through Zaragoza. END OF OUR SERVICES
Salamanca Walking Tour
Under the superstition of a whimsical frog, countless illusions have gone through the streets of Salamanca, the cradle of the oldest University in Spain. Salamanca, an entertaining and cultured city, tell us its history with the magnetism of a hilarious tale of love between reality and legendIn this tour we visit the main sightseeing places in the city, including: University Area, Bridge Ramos del Manzano, Roman Bridge. Monumental Centre of historical memory, Casa Lis Museum ArtNoveau. Cathedral Museum, Medieval Towers, Old Cathedral, New Cathedral. Historic building of the University, College of Anaya, Church and Tower of Clergy, Pontifical University. House of shells, Church of San Martin, Main Square, Old Market, Saina Palace, Orellana Palace, Clavero Tower, Convent of las Dueñas. Lastly: Monterrey Palace, Fonseca College and Cultural Center, San Blas Auditorium, Orchard of Calixto and Melibea, Mill Museum.
Highlights of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco
Spain, Portugal & Morocco Day 1. MADRID - SALAMANCA - PORTO (Sunday) Departure from our bus terminal at 08:00 a.m. to begin our journey to Salamanca. Brief stop to walk though this monumental city and its famous Plaza Mayor. . Dinner and accommodations. Day 2. PORTO - COIMBRA - FATIMA (Monday) Breakfast. Morning city sightseeing tour. In the afternoon continuation to Fatima. Dinner and accommodations. Day 3. FATIMA - LISBON (Tuesday) Breakfast..In the afternoon departure to Lisbon. Arrival to Lisbon and accommodations. Day 4. LISBON (Wednesday) Breakfast and accommodations. Morning city sightseeing tour. Day 5. LISBON - CACERES - SEVILLE (Thursday) Breakfast. Departure to Cacere. Lunch at your own. . Dinner and accommodations. Day 6. SEVILLE (Friday) Half board in the hotel. Morning city tour. Day 7. SEVILLE - RONDA - COSTA DEL SOL (Saturday) Breakfast. Then departure to Ronda. Dinner and accommodations. Day 8. COSTA DEL SOL - FEZ (Sunday) Breakfast. Departure to Tarifa. Boarding the ferry to Tangier. And continuation towards Fez via Larache. Dinner and accommodation
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.