Albatross Discover Europe the Albatross way… with unique touring itineraries designed for New Zealand travellers. Featuring small group sizes and leisurely 2, 3, 4 and even 5 night stays with Albatross Tours you get more time to relax and savour the superb places you have travelled so far to visit. Offering the perfect balance of included regional and city sightseeing along with that essential free time to do your own exploring, Albatross Tours’ touring programmes are genuinely inclusive with no additional ‘on tour’ costs, even the end of tour tips are included!
Northern Spain and The Pyrenees
‘Magnifico’ Spain and Portugal
17 days/16 nights
18 days/17 nights
Follow Spain’s Costa Verde from the Rioja region to San Sebastián. Explore the French Pyrenees and stay in the walled city of Carcassonne. Ride high in mountain cable cars and relax by the Canal du Midi.
The passion of the flamenco, the click of heels and clack of castanets, the seductive gardens of Granada’s Alhambra, the heart stopping chasm at Ronda, cruising the Alto Duoro and waking up in a Pousada… Magnifico!
Tour Highlights: -- Stay in an 800 year old Parador in the Rioja region -- Visit the old medieval heart of Vitoria in the Basque Country -- Follow part of the ‘Pilgrims Way’ to San Vicente de la Barquera -- Discover the tapas bars in San Sebastián, see the Guggenheim Museum -- Relax in Le Somail by the beautiful Canal du Midi -- Drive along part of the ‘Tour de France’ route over the Col du Tourmalet -- Stay 3 nights in the heart of historical Carcassonne and explore the ramparts and old town
Tour Highlights: -- Stay in specially selected, authentic hotels, Pousadas and Paradors -- Visit the Alhambra Palace and the Gardens of the Generalife, Córdoba’s Mesquita-Cathedral, Ronda, Seville and enjoy a Spanish Flamenco dinner show -- Taste Vinho Verde at Aveleda Wine Estate and experience a lunch cruise on the Alto Douro -- Visit Toledo’s extraordinary cathedral and enjoy a farewell dinner with dramatic city views
Departures: Set departures (May-Sep)
Departures: Set departures (May-Sep)
Inclusions: 16 nights accommodation, fully escorted by an experienced Tour Manager in a first class coach, breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 10 dinners, all sightseeing, excursions and entrances as per the itinerary, plus your end of tour tips
Inclusions: 17 nights accommodation, fully escorted by an experienced Tour Manager in a first class coach, breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 10 dinners, sightseeing, excursions and entrances as per the itinerary, plus your end of tour tips
Price Guide From: $6656
Price Guide From: $8588
San Vicente de la Barquera Picos de Europa
Braga
Santillana de Mar
Porto
Santander Castro Urdiales Potes Bilbao
Biarritz Saint Jean de Luz San Sebastian Pau Tarbes
Vitoria Burgos
Pamplona
Haro
Laguardia Logrono Rioja Region
FRANCE
Carcassonne Lourdes Pic du Midi St Hilaire Mirepoix
Minerve Canal du Midi
The Pyrenees Figueres
MADRID
Sitia Nazare Obidos Sintra LISBON
Guimaraes Salamanca
Régua
El Valle del los Caidos El Escorial
Barcelona
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
MADRID
Toledo
SPAIN
Évora
PORTUGAL
Cordoba
Seville
SPAIN
Segovia
ATLANTIC OCEAN Cadiz
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Granada Ronda
The price guide shown is per adult per tour twin share based on low season travel. Price shown does not include Earlybird or other discounted offers. Specials and surcharges may apply depending on travel date
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