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55 offer you discount on Shearings holidays and tours To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535 and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discount price |
Best
of Portugal & Northern Spain
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Discover the fascinating, historic and colourful cities of Spain and Portugal
with this Grand Tourer coach tour. From Portugal's lively capital, Lisbon, and the thriving city of Porto,
famous for its wines, to the religious shrines at Fatima and the popular
Basque city of Bilbao, this holiday's interest is matched only by its variety. |
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| Holiday Itinerary | |
Day 1: UK to Paris Relax aboard your Grand Tourer coach as we cross to Calais then head to Paris for an overnight stay. Day 2: Paris to Bordeaux South west to Bordeaux for dinner. (B,D) Day 3: Bordeaux to Burgos Cross into Spain and to the city of Burgos, home of the legendary El Cid, for our overnight stay at the 4* Hotel Corona de Castilla. (B,D) Day 4: Burgos to Santiago de Compostela Heading west, we stop in León, situated on the pilgrims route to Santiago. In the afternoon, we reach Santiago de Compostela for two nights at the 4* Hotel Hesperia Peregrino, with an optional guided walking tour. (B,D) Day 5: Santiago de Compostela A day at leisure to explore this historic city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B,D) Day 6: Santiago de Compostela to Porto A drive into Portugal via Braga, where you can explore its many ancient monuments, cathedral and museums. To Porto, where we spend two nights at the 4* Hotel Axis Porto. (B,D) Day Day 7: Porto An included guided tour takes you to the impressive cathedral, the elegant Stock Exchange and the option to visit one of the city's 80 wine lodges to sample the famous port. Optional afternoon cruise on the Douro. (B,D) Day 8: Porto to Fatima South to Coimbra, Portugal's answer to Oxford with ornate University buildings. Continue to Fatima for an overnight at the 4* Hotel Lux Fatima. (B,D) Day 9: Fatima to Lisbon A scenic drive with stops at the popular coastal resort of Cascais and World Heritage Site town of Sintra en route to Lisbon, for three nights at the 4* Hotel Sana Metropolitan. (B,D) Day 10: Lisbon Included guided city tour, followed by a free afternoon to explore at your own pace. (B,D) Day 11: Lisbon A day at leisure to explore further Portugal's lively capital. (B,D) Day 12: Lisbon to Salamanca Across the border, back into Spain, for an overnight stay at the 4* Hotel Regio in the historic city of Salamanca. Optional guided walking tour. (B,D) Day 13: Salamanca to Bilbao A drive north east to the bustling city of Bilbao. We stay at the 4* Hotel Gran Bilbao. (B,D) Day 14: Bilbao to Tours A full day's drive into France and north to the city of Tours for our overnight stay. (B,D) Day 15: Tours to Paris A short trip to explore Paris, with an optional cruise along the Seine. Overnight on the outskirts. (B,D) Day 16: Paris to UK After breakfast we head north for the Calais to Dover ferry crossing and then home. (B) Optional Excursions • Douro river cruise • Port wine tasting • Walking tour of Salamanca |
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Best of Portugal & Northern Spain 2012 Departures - Tour Code EGPTBD |
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• 15 nights room & breakfast, 14 dinners
• Tour Itinerary • Departs: Saturday Dep. Code: A |
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Shearings Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code |
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May 19 |
£1299 £1235 |
August
18 |
£1329 £1263 |
June
16 |
£1319 £1254 |
September
8 |
£1329 £1263 |
July
7 |
£1319 £1254 |
September 29 |
£1279 £1216 |
July
28 |
£1329 £1263 |
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Supplement Single Room £432 |
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To book, call Shearings direct on 0844
824 3535
and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted price All holidays subject to availability and to Shearings trading charter |



