Boutique Local (Start Barcelona, end Madrid)
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- Visit the Cathedral de Nuestra Señora de Pilar
- Regional dinner at local restaurant
- Evening walk and visit to Guggenheim by night (exterior)
- Orientation of San Sebastian Old Town & pinxtos hopping lunch
- Arriving back into Bilbao late evening, the hipster bars of this trendy little city will no doubt be beckoning.
- Ginja tasting experience
- TM conducted tram tour of Rossio Square/Praca do Comercio and stop at Cais Do Sodre
- Included walkabout dinner in Mercado da Ribeira
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Well hello Boutique travellers. Who’s ready for 12 days of trendy European hangouts, dreamy hotel sleeps and a travel crew of dreams? This evening we’ll keep things low key and casual with a tasty welcome dinner, followed by an evening walking tour to get you a little better acquainted with Barcelona.
Gothic architecture, sunkissed beaches, contemporary design and awesome locals - how can that not be a recipe for perfection? This morning get to know what makes Barcelona tick with a bike ride through the city, then the rest of the day is yours to explore. With Park ...
Adios Barca, we've got your cultural cousin Bilbao in our sights. But not before dropping by the gloriously colourful city of Zaragoza for a spot of lunch and a visit to the mighty multi-domed Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Pilar. Arriving into Bilbao late afternoon, w...
Fuel up on that tasty hotel spread peeps, we've got a day of dreams ahead of us. San Sebastian's beaches that take your breath away and a laid back, loving life attitude are just the tip of the San Seb iceberg. We'll explore the cobbled streets of the Old Town where u...
Another breakfast feast, and then it's adios for now Bilbao. The extraordinary Gothic Cathedral is the shining star of Burgos, and guess what, it's first up on our agenda, followed by a visit to the Statue of El Cid, Spain's most legendary knight. Lunch and people wat...
Rise and shine Spanish wanderers, we've got Portugal in our sights. Our first bite of the Portuguese pie comes in the form of Guimaraes, where we'll stop for lunch. With its higgledy-piggledy old town, Pinterest worthy colourful houses and Ribeira waterfront vibe, Por...
Today is free and Porto is yours to conquer any way you like. Maybe explore the Mercado do Bolhao for local munch, see the rabelo boats that traditionally transported barrels of port from the vineyards upstream, or get lost amidst the winding lanes of the old town. Wa...
Another tasty hotel breakfast and then it's all eyes on the Lisbon horizon as we hit the road. Arriving into Aveiro you'd be forgiven for thinking you'd blinked and woken up in Venice. This pretty little town is a colourful mix of bridges, canals and art nouveau build...
Portugal's capital city, prepare to be unravelled. This morning's all about exploring Lisbon finest buildings and monuments, including a guided tour of Belem and the San Jeronimo Monastery. Refueling for morning tea and Pastel de Belem at Café de Belem, we'll then hop...
It's an early start today because Madrid, we incoming. Once on the coach it's all about plugging in, chilling out, and day dreaming of Spain once again…Arriving into Madrid early evening, dinner's on us this evening at our hotel, followed by a stroll into Madrid's main plaza for Churros. Still want more? Head out to Plaza Santa Ana for salsa, caipirinhas and giggles...
It's straight into the action today with a city tour of Madrid, including a visit to the Palacio Real, the official residence of the Spanish Royal family. You've then got the option to spend a day exploring Madrid, or day trip with us over to nearby Toledo, Spain's fo...
One final hotel brekkie and then it's all over (sob). Hugs all round, we know we'll be seeing you again sometime soon…
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