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Spain is a beautiful and diverse country located in the southwest of Europe. It shares the Iberian Peninsula with Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra. To the Northeast it borders with France and the tiny principality of Andorra. To the West its limits are defined by the Balearic Islands located in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea.

Itinerary

Day 01 Madrid – Pamplona (By Road) (395 Km / 4H 4M appx.)
Arrival in Madrid airport and departure to Pamplona, meet assist and transfer to your hotel. (here we connect with St James’ Path way). Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02 Pamplona
After breakfast, Proceed to Morning guided city tour we will visit its cathedral and specially the exceptional cloister. Afternoon we will drive along the nice mountainous landscape till Roncesvalles where there is a Collegiate, Church and the abbey XIIIth century ensemble. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03 Pamplona – Burgos (By Road) (211 Km / 2H 9M appx.)
After breakfast, Proceed to XIth century nice Romanesque stone bridge. It was created by the kings to become commercial point in the route to Santiago in XIth century. XV and XVI th century Santa Maria la Real remains when it was capital a middle age Navarra´s kingdom. XII-XVIIth century cathedral. Splendid Monastery. First written words in Spanish appeared, it is considered the birthplace of Spanish language Excellent place to live the atmosphere of the medieval traveler. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04 Burgos
After breakfast, Proceed to Morning guided city tour We will visit a medieval village, which still maintains its original structure and in particular its cathedral, perhaps the best of Gothic Spain. Even a visit to the Cartuja (Charterhouse). Afternoon excursion to nice village, with middle age atmosphere in its streets. After we will visit Monastery (very important in middle age as center of wisdom and culture). Presently it is one of the few places in the world where you can enjoy Gregorian Chants, a ‘must’ for classic music lovers (timetable depends on season and day of the week). Return to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 05 Burgos – Leon (By Road) (183 Km / 1H 49M appx.)
After breakfast, Proceed to Pure Romanesque style church in the route. Splendid Santiago Temple and its Romanesque facade is worthy of a stop In the middle years of the Christian kingdom, this city became the capital. It is full of historical remains. In the afternoon, guided tour, with its splendid Gothic cathedral, with its beautiful stained-glass windows and superb chapel of St. Isidoro. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06 Leon – Ponferrada (By Road) (114 Km / 1H 17M appx.)
After breakfast Proceed to Time to visit the cathedral and Bishop Palace built by Gaudi – modernist genial architect Little village but very well preserved local architecture. It has been declared National Monument.Remains of Castle of Temple, the enigmatic medieval warrior-monks. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 Ponferrada – Santiago (By Road) (209 Km / 2H 39M appx.)
After breakfast Proceed to Small Romanesque churches, step on the path of Santiago. There are still some Celtic houses, pre-roman, where animals and people used to live together to keep themselves warm and a hospital for pilgrims during the Middle Age it was shelter from the snow and the wolves. Important and majestic Benedictin Monastery. Little medieval ensemble First hill where Cathedral of Santiago can be seen. Here, we will understand medieval traveler’s emotion. (End of St James’ Pathway). Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08 Santiago
After breakfast Proceed to The city grew at the shadow of the cathedral, and the different bishops filled with churches in all art styles to compose a unique art ensemble declared ‘World Heritage Site’ by Unesco. Morning guided city tour, we will visit the extraordinary Cathedral, its museum and concluded with a panoramic tour. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 09 Santiago – Madrid (By Road) (608 Km / 6H 30M appx.)
After breakfast Proceed to Madrid. Full day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 Depart Madrid
Departure transfer to onward destination.

Hotels

City Nights 5* Hotels
Pamplona 02 NH Iruna Park
Burgos 02 Rice Reyes Catolicos
Leon 01 Alfonso V
Ponferrada 01 Celuisma Ponferrada
Santiago 02 Hesperia Santiago Peregrino
Madrid 01 Hotel Unico

Includes

  • Accommodation as per the program.
  • Meals as per the program.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Local English speaking guide.
  • All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
  • All taxes

    Branding
– Logo branding on Vehicles.
– Color and logo branding Merchandise.
– Departure gifts with company’s branding.

Excludes

  • Personal Expenses.
  • Camera / Video Camera Fees.
  • Medical Aid.
  • Tips.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Visa (If any).

Important

– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

]]> Land of Conqueror Incentive Tour https://www.imecplanet.com/tour/spain-splendor-incentive-tour/ Fri, 16 Oct 2020 08:49:28 +0000 https://www.imecindia.com/?post_type=tour&p=5114

Avila, capital of the Spanish province of the same name, is a city in the rolling hill country northwest of Madrid. It’s best known for its intact medieval city walls, with 80-plus crenelated, semicircular towers and 9 gates, including the arched El Alcazar, on the eastern side. Long sections atop the walls are walkable. At night, the lighted walls are a distinctive sight.

Itinerary

Day 01 Madrid – Avila (By Road) (108 Km / 1H 18M appx.)
Arrival at Madrid airport, meet assist and transfer to the Hotel. Afternoon guided city tour of the monastery of El Escorial, the best representation of the Spanish Empire in XVIth century, when under Spanish crown were more than half of the known world America, Philippines, a big part of present Italy, Holland, Belgium, etc. proceed to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02 Avila
After breakfast, Proceed to guided visit of Avila (Cathedral) and its impressive wall perfectly preserved around the middle age downtown. In the afternoon, we will travel to the nearby for a guided tour to visit the Alcazar , Cathedral and to remain amazed with the best preserved roman aqueduct on the world. Return to Avila. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03 Avila
After breakfast, Today we will visit where we will have a morning guided tour visiting Cathedral Old and New and the nice Main Square. Free time. Return to Avila. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04 Avila – Caceres (By Road) (238 Km / 2H 33M appx.)
After breakfast Proceed to Wonderful example of popular architecture of mountain. Stone houses Short stop to visit an old ‘Juderia’ (Jewish quarter till XVth century) very nice Short stop, and superb Cathedral. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 Caceres
After breakfast Proceed to guided city tour, and it is a wonderful surprise because it is very unknown town. Afternoon excursion to Probably the best preserved Roman ruins in Spain (a wonderful theater which is still used). Return to Caceres. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06 Caceres – Toledo(By Road) (261 Km / 2H 31M appx.)
After breakfast Proceed to Nice old downtown full of old palaces of ‘Indianos’ , those people who returned rich from their time in America in XVII and XVIIIth century. Pizarro was born here. Very important monastery on the discovery of the new world, America. Majority of conquerors and discoverers of America come from this region, Extremadura, and Guadalupe was the virgin of this region, that is the reason this monastery has wonderful art treasure and you can find the name of Guadalupe in hundreds of towns, villages, and monasteries in Latin America. Visit of the Monastery.

It has been the capital of Spain and the royal residence in the XIII century. During this period, Muslim, Jews and Christians populations lived together peacefully turning it as a great cultural and monumental center. We will enjoy walking along its narrow streets where the history can be felt in the air. In the evening we suggest a walk in their stone streets when all tourists from Madrid are gone and town remains as a small place Its medieval streets lighted will bring us magically to other centuries. Dinner and overnight at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07 Toledo
After breakfast Proceed to guided city tour , we will visit the Cathedral, St tome Church (where is El Greco painter’s masterpiece) and the Synagogue. Afternoon excursion to the nearby with the possibility to visit the Royal Palace and about all magnificent gardens. Return to Toledo. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08 Toledo – Madrid (By Road) (73 Km / 1H 7M appx.)/ Depart Madrid
Departure transfer to onward destination.

Hotels

City

 Nights 5* Hotels
Avila 03 Palacio Valderrabanos
Caceres 02 NH Palacio de Oquendo
Toledo 02 Alfonso

Includes

  • Accommodation as per the program.
  • Meals as per the program.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Local English speaking guide.
  • All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
  • All taxes

Branding
– Logo branding on Vehicles.
– Color and logo branding Merchandise.
– Departure gifts with company’s branding.

Excludes

  • Personal Expenses.
  • Camera / Video Camera Fees.
  • Medical Aid.
  • Tips.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Visa (If any).

Important

– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

]]> Highlights of Barcelona Incentive Tour https://www.imecplanet.com/tour/highlights-of-barcelona-incentive-tour/ Fri, 16 Oct 2020 08:41:38 +0000 https://www.imecindia.com/?post_type=tour&p=5111

Spain a destination that is known for splendid beaches, vivacious nightlife, and lush green landscapes of the central plains. The destination boasts of diverse culture and landscape. Spain is a home to sightseeing places like a traditional pilgrimage, where thousands of visitor bow their head in the presence of Lord Almighty, cathedral, tombs are some of the destinations that one cant afford to miss.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Barcelona
On arrival,meet assist and transfer to a Hotel.
Afternoon guided city tour, we will have a panoramic tour of the city with visit to the Gothic Quarter (Cathedral), Port area etc.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 2 Barcelona
After breakfast guided city tour. We will be able to admire the masterpieces of Picasso, who lived here for a long time and was inspired by this town. visit Picasso Museum. Rest of visit will be dedicated to the most Catalan architectonic styles: the modernism and particularly the works of the genius architect: Gaudi. We will visit (outside) Holy church, Park Guell, Casa Batllo and La Pedrera.
Afternoon,at leisure.

Day 3 Barcelona
After breakfast Full day excursion to Figueres, where we will visit the most important museum wich preserves the works of Dali.
Later we will visit Girona (cathedral and downtown, full of Gothic art). Return to Barcelona.

Day 4 Depart Barcelona
Departure transfer to onward destination.

Hotels

City Nights 5* Hotels
Barcelona 03 Catal. Berna

Includes

  • Accommodation as per the program.
  • Meals as per the program.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Local English speaking guide.
  • All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
  • All taxes

Branding
– Logo branding on Vehicles.
– Color and logo branding Merchandise.
– Departure gifts with company’s branding.

Excludes

  • Personal Expenses.
  • Camera / Video Camera Fees.
  • Medical Aid.
  • Tips.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Visa (If any).

Important

– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

]]> Basque Country, North of Spain and Castilla Incentive Tour https://www.imecplanet.com/tour/basque-country-north-of-spain-and-castilla-incentive-tour/ Fri, 16 Oct 2020 08:32:55 +0000 https://www.imecindia.com/?post_type=tour&p=5108

Bilbao, an industrial port city in northern Spain, is surrounded by green mountains. It’s the de facto capital of Basque Country, with a skyscraper-filled downtown. It’s famed for the Frank Gehry–designed Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, which sparked revitalization when it opened in 1997. The museum houses prominent modern and contemporary works, but it’s the curvy, titanium-clad building that receives the most attention.

Itinerary

Day 01 Madrid – Burgos (By Road) (245 Km / 2H 43M appx.)
Arrival at Madrid airport, meet assist and transfer to the Hotel. If time available, we suggest a short stop for walk in exceptional main square from XVIIth century (here we connect with St James’ Path way). Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 02 Burgos
After breakfast, Proceed to guided city tour We will visit a medieval village, which still maintains its original structure and in particular its cathedral, perhaps the best of Gothic Spain. Even a visit to the Cartuja (Charterhouse). Afternoon excursion to nice village, with middle age atmosphere in its streets. After we will visit Monastery (very important in middle age as center of wisdom and culture). Presently it is one of the few places in the world where you can enjoy Gregorian Chants, a ‘must’ for classic music lovers (timetable depends on season and day of the week). Return to the hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 03 Burgos – Bilbao (By Road) (158 Km / 1H 35M appx.)
After breakfast, Proceed to San Sebastian. This city is located in a privileged position, along a white sandy bay between two hills. The old town is situated near the picturesque harbor. (It is possible and we suggest a guided tour). Continuation to Bilbao. A suggestion in the way to Bilbao if you leave the highway exit to Zarautz’, and take direction to Guetaria, 3 kms before Guetaria the road is like a balcony over and spectacular wild sea panorama. Magnificent 30 minutes walk, Guetaria is one of the few real fisher ports still in use. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 04 Bilbao – Santillana (By Road) (127 Km / 1H 23M appx.)
After breakfast Proceed to The old town is full of very narrow features streets. The Guggenheim Museum of modern art has become the symbol of the city thanks to its cutting-edge architecture (It is possible, and we suggest it, a guided tour). For centuries was the port of Castilla products wool, wheat. It was the summer royal residence at the beginning of the XXth century, some superb palaces as Palacio Magdalena have remained as a summer university The whole village is considered National monument, and we will enjoy walking Its cobblestone streets lined with stone houses, decorated with half-timbered supports, balconies, balustrades and heraldic shields. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 05 Santillana – Leon (By Road) (248 Km / 2H 30M appx.)
After breakfast Proceed to We will drive along the nice panoramic coast road. Fisher port, old stone houses and a sensational Gaudi Modernist palace (end XIXth century) Nice panoramic view over the fisher port and village. Afternoon guided city tour, we will visit its splendid cathedral and pre-Romanic churches, Santa Maria del Naranco e San Miguel de Lillo. In the middle years of the Christian kingdom, this city became the capital. It is full of historical remains. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 06 Leon – Avila (By Road) (264 Km / 2H 37M appx.)
After breakfast Proceed to In the morning, guided tour, with its splendid Gothic cathedral, with its beautiful stained-glass windows and superb chapel of St. Isidoro. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 07 Avila – Madrid (By Road) (108 Km / 1H 17M appx.)
After breakfast Proceed to visit the Cathedral and its impressive wall perfectly preserved around the middle age downtown. Then we will travel to the near (67 kms, 50 minutes) Segovia, guided city tour to visit the Alcazar, Cathedral and to remain amazed with the best preserved roman aqueduct on the world. Continue to Madrid. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 08 Depart Madrid
Departure transfer to onward destination.

Hotels

City

 Nights 5* Hotels
Madrid 01 Hotel Unico
Burgos 02 Rice Reyes Catolicos
Bilbao 01 Abando
Santillana 01 Los Infantes
Leon 01 Alfonso V
Avila 01 Palacio Valderrabanos

Includes

  • Accommodation as per the program.
  • Meals as per the program.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Local English speaking guide.
  • All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
  • All taxes

Branding
– Logo branding on Vehicles.
– Color and logo branding Merchandise.
– Departure gifts with company’s branding.

Excludes

  • Personal Expenses.
  • Camera / Video Camera Fees.
  • Medical Aid.
  • Tips.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Visa (If any).

Important

– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

]]> Spain at a Glance Incentive Tour https://www.imecplanet.com/tour/spain-at-a-glance-incentive-tour/ Fri, 16 Oct 2020 08:09:23 +0000 https://www.imecindia.com/?post_type=tour&p=5097

Spain is a country of large geographical and cultural diversity, often a surprise for tourists who are expecting to find a country mostly known for beach tourism. Travel to Spain and you will find everything, from lush meadows, green valleys, hills and snowy mountains in the Northern regions to almost desert zones in the South.

Itinerary

Day 01 Madrid – Valladolid (By Road) (196 Kms / 02 hrs 19 min appx.)
Arrival to Madrid airport. Meet assist and transfer to the Valladolid. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 Valladolid
After Breakfast Proceed to Full day excursion, we will assist to an introductory course by an specialist enologist  to know and appreciate  the certificated wines of the area Cigales, Rueda and  Ribera de Duero, in the Centre of Study and Interpretation Vitivinicola Emina. There you  will learn history of the wine cellar, explanation about elaboration, particularities, tasting with expert analysis, and lesson about maridaje of wine-cuisine. Degustation lunch where we will taste and put into practice the wine course in the restaurant (more details below). Afternoon, we will visit Penafiel with its superb castle and where  we will visit the Museum of  wine. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 Valladolid – Salamanca (By Road) (120 Kms / 01 hrs 14 min appx.)
After Breakfast Proceed to village in the middle age and with monumental downtown. They produce an excellent strong red wine, with an intense dark colour. We will visit a local winery, Bodega Palacio de Villachica. One of the oldest University in Europe, which was founded in XIIIth century.  Excellent monumental downtown Cathedral Old and New and the nice Plaza Mayor, (if it is possible,  we suggest it, to include a guided city tour). Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 Salamanca–Madrid (By Road)(213 Kms/2H 17M appx.) /Dep. Madrid
Proceed to Madrid airport, Departure transfer to onward destination.

Hotels

City Nights 5* Hotels
Valladolid 02 Melia Recoletos
Salamanca 01 NH Puerta de la Catedral

Includes

  • Accommodation as per the program.
  • Meals as per the program.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Local English speaking guide.
  • All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
  • All taxes

Branding
– Logo branding on Vehicles.
– Color and logo branding Merchandise.
– Departure gifts with company’s branding.

Excludes

  • Personal Expenses.
  • Camera / Video Camera Fees.
  • Medical Aid.
  • Tips.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Visa (If any).

Important

– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

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