November 3-13, 2012
$3100 Land price based on Double occupancy, breakfast daily, with 3 lunches
Join Haleh and Monica
Phone (480) 941 5311
1-800-443-4644
haleh@traveldestinationsinc.com
Sunday November 4th
Arrival in Madrid:
Where the sun never sets, considered one of the major cultural centers of the world with fabulous museums, outstanding architecture, delicious food, thrilling nightlife, and high-end shopping situated in a warm, friendly atmosphere.
Transfer to hotel, Check in at Hotel Husa Paseo del Arte.
Rest of day at leisure
We suggest you visit the Prado Museum. The Museum is located at the Paseo del Prado and is open from Tuesday to Sunday and from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Evening at leisure
Monday November 5th
Enjoy a Historical and Royal Madrid tour with your local expert guide and driver…
You will visit the Royal Palace, residence of the Kings of Spain from the 18 century to the early 20th century. Please note that the Palace will be closed to the public when needed for special royal receptions and ceremonies. (Tour duration: 3.5 hours).
Rest of day at leisure
Tuesday November 6th
Enjoy a Full-day excursion to Toledo…
your driver will pick you up at the hotel
9:00 AM Private sedan / VAN Transfer with English Speaking Driver to Toledo (Approximate Driving Time: 1 hour)
Upon arrival to Toledo enjoy a guided walking tour: duration 3.5 hours.
Lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy some time to explore Toledo on your own.
4 PM transfer back to Madrid.
Evening at leisure
Wednesday November 7th
Check out from hotel and meet your driver.
9:00 AM Private Transfer to Segovia (Approximate Driving Time: 1.15 hour)
In Segovia enjoy a guided walking tour…of the old quarters and its Roman aqueduct : duration 3 hours.
Lunch at a local restaurant
3:30 PM Continue to Leon (Approximate Driving Time: 3.5 hours)
7:00 PM Arrival to Leon
León is home to the Pulchra Leonina, the “Sistine Chapel” of Spanish Romanesque
architecture, and the old hospital de San Marcos, which are key places of this former Roman encampment.
Accommodations in Leon: Hotel NH Plaza Mayor.
Thursday November 8th
9:30 AM – 1 PM Half-day guided walking tour of León
Lunch at a local restaurant .
3:00 PM transfer to Sober (Approximate Driving Time: 3 hours)
6:00 PM Arrival to Sober
Evening at leisure
Accommodation in Sober: Hotel Palacio de Sober
Friday November 9th
7:00 AM Transfer to Palas de Rei (Approximate Driving Time: 1 hour)
1st day walking the Saint James Way: Palas de Rei – Arzua (25.5 km – 7 hours)
8:00 AM begin walking to Arzua, pass the towns of Casanova, Leboreiro, Melide, A Peroxa, Boente, and Castañeda .
Arrival in Arzua at 4:00 PM
The region of Arzua is famous for its small cheese factories with craftsmen working as they did hundreds of years ago, using milk from their own cows.
Check in at Hotel Pazo de Sedor
Saturday November 10th
2nd day of walking the Saint James Way: Arzua – O’Predrouzo (19 km – 4.5 hours)
8:00 AM begin walking to O’Pedrouzo and pass San Anton, Amenal, and Cimadevilla.
1:00 PM arrival to O’Pedrouzo and transfer back to Arzua.
Rest of day at leisure to rest and recover
Sunday November 11th
7:30 AM transfer to O’Pedrouzo
3rd day of walking the Saint James Way: O’Pedrouzo – Santiago (20 km– 5 hours)
8:00 AM begin walking to Santiago de Compostela and arrive at 1:00 PM!
In Santiago de Compostela, northern Spain, you have a date with history. As soon as you enter its old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, you will see some of Europe’s best conserved monuments.
Check in at Hotel Virxe da Cerca
Monday November 12th
10 AM – 1:30 PM Santiago de Compostela walking tour with local expert guide
Enjoy walking the medieval streets of Santiago with your local expert guide.
Visit the Plaza del Obradoiro, the Pórtico de la Gloria, the Plaza Quintana, Plaza Azabachería and Plaza de Platerías.
Afternoon at leisure.
Tuesday November 13th
Check out from hotel and transfer to Santiago airport for the flight back home.
Join Haleh and Monica
Phone (480) 941 5311
1-800-443-4644
haleh@traveldestinationsinc.com
