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SPAIN AND PORTUGAL 2024
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Cantabria (Government of Cantabria)
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San Vicente de la Barquera (Turespania)
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Green Spain... Cantabria and the Picos de Europa
May to early July, September, October 2024
7 Days/6 Nights - from £334
10 Days/9 nights available on request
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Cantabria in northern Spain offers a stunning coastline, an enviable range of historic villages and ports and the beautiful Picos de Europa mountains. The 4 star Hotel Olimpo in the lovely village of Isla, has recently undergone a full refurbishment. From the hotels lush gardens, there is direct access onto the sandy beaches. Offering 69 refreshed bedrooms, each with a balcony with a view of the beach or gardens. From this spectacular setting, explore quaint fishing ports, Santander, Santillana del Mar and the glorious Picos de Europa.
Tour includes: 4 or 7 nights half board in Isla with welcome drink and snacks on arrival. Buffet breakfast. 3 course dinners with salad buffet, starter, choice of main course and dessert. Wine and water with all dinners. After dinner tea and coffee. Live music one evening. Return overnight ferry crossings in inside cabins with private facilities. Prices based on a minimum of 30 passengers.
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Costa Brava and the Little Trains of the Pyrenees
10 Days/9 Nights - April to June;
Sept & Oct 2024 - From £612 |
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Costa Brava and the Boats of the Mediterranean
10 Days/9 Nights - April to June;
Sept & Oct 2024 - From £575 |
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The Little Red Train near Axat |
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Staying in Roses on Spain's rugged coast and journey into the Pyrenees to enjoy the best of coast, country and mountains. This lovely tour includes four trains for you to experience plus a boat trip on Roses Bay.
Tour Includes: 7 nights in Roses with welcome drink, hot buffet breakfast and buffet dinner, glass of water and wine with dinner each night. Train trips on Roses Little Town Train; Besalu Little Town Train; Vall de Nuria Rack Railway; Red Train Rivesaltes to Axat. Boat trip on Lake of Banyoles and Roses/Cadaques. Escort on days 4,6 and 7. Half board overnights out and return. Return short Channel crossings.
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Staying in Roses, with France and the Pyrenees to the north, beautiful Barcelona to the south and the glistening Mediterranean to the east. Savour boat trips on the Canal du Midi with included lunch, Lake Banyoles and the Mediterranean coastline.
Tour includes: 7 nights in Roses with welcome drink, hot buffet breakfast and buffet dinner, glass of water and wine with dinner each night. Boat trip to Cadaques and a guided walk. Boat trip on Lake Banyoles, in Barcelona and on the Canal du Midi with lunch. Escort on days 4, 6 and 7. Half board overnights out and return. Return short Channel crossings.
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Your Hotel:
Our spectacular Costa Brava tours are both based at the 3 star superior Prestige Victoria Hotel and Spa Elit, Roses, located on the seafront at Santa Margarita Beach where the hotel garden offers direct access to the beach. With 208 bedrooms serviced by a lift plus indoor and outdoor swimming pools, garden and terrace. Coach parking nearby.
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Portugal....Pistons and Trains in the Douro
10 Days/9 Nights - June, early July, September, October 2024 - from £775
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The Duoro Valley (Turismo de Portugal) |
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Based in the beautiful city of Guimaraes, considered the birthplace of Portugal. Staying in the centrally situated, modern 4 star Hotel de Guimaraes, it's the opportunity to explore northern Portugal, with extensive tour inclusions such as guided excursions to the coast, Porto with its many historic buildings, winding streets and squares, cable car trips, wine tastings and a Duoro vineyard visit.
Tour Includes: 5 nights half board in Guimaraes with buffet breakfast and three course choice dinner from night two. Water and wine each night with dinner. Local coach on day 4. Local guides on days 4, 5, 6 and 7. Cable cars in Braga, Guimaraes and Viana. Trip on the little town train and wine tasting in Porto. Trip on the Guimaraes spur on the Minho line. 2 half board overnights out and return. Return overnight ferry crossings in inside cabins with private facilities. Prices are based on a minimum of 30 paying passengers.
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Portugal and the Atlantic Coast
10 Days/9 Nights June, early July, September, October 2024 - from £815 |
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The Douro Valley (Turismo de Portugal) |
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Based in the coastal town of Praia de Vieira at the 3 star Hotel Cristal, within an easy stroll of the town centre and overlooking the beach. Discover Lisbon with a guided day excursion, visiting historic districts and the superb Jeronimos Monastery. Venturing to medieval Coimbra, learn about one of the world's oldest universities on the guided excursion with additional free time to explore. Then off to coastal Porto, where your guide will bring the city to life, visiting the Cathedral before a short cruise on the Douro river. Top the day off with a Port Wine cellar visit and tasting. There's a day at leisure in Praia de Vieira to meander at your own pace along the promenade, perhaps taking time on the beach or seeking souvenirs. Lunch is included when visiting Lisbon, Coimbra and Porto.
Tour includes: 5 nights half board in Praia de Vieira with buffet breakfast and buffet evening meals. Water and wine is served with dinner each night. Admission to the Jeronimos Monastery. Admission to Coimbra University. Admission to Porto Cathedral, cruise on the Douro River and wine tasting. Guide and lunch on days 4, 5 and 6. Local coach hire on day 4. Coach parking nearby. Half board overnights in Spain. Return overnight ferry crossings with Brittany Ferries in inside cabins with private facilities. Prices are based on a minimum of 30 passengers.
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Prices are based on a minimum of only 25 or 30 paying passengers with a free single room for the driver.
Full details of each offer will be advised in our written quotation.
Overnight stops, alternative durations or additional inclusions can be arranged - please ask for details.
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We look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards,
The Continental Team
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