Real Travel - Great Museums of Spain

Argentina- Bolivia- Peru

Small group departure

14 Oct 2011

This exciting 19-day adventure crosses the continent. Commencing in Buenos Aires, the city of tango, and finishing in Lima, founded in 1535 and known then as the ‘City of the Kings’.
After visiting the sites of Buenos Aires and experiencing this cosmopolitan city, transfer to the magnificent Iguassu Falls for two nights. Then, by air, transfer to Salta, located in the centre of the Argentinean winelands. After seeing this colonial city and tasting some of the exquisite wines of the region, the journey continues north into Bolivia, a landlocked country high on the Andean Altiplano. Here the soaring, snow-capped mountain peaks, the desolate salt lakes and incredible landscapes of the Altiplano are sure to leave lasting memories. After visiting La Paz, the world’s highest capital city, we cross Lake Titicaca to Copacabana, Puno and on to Cuzco, the major centre of the Incas. A full day excursion by First Class train and bus takes you to Machu Picchu. After returning to Cuzco with a leisure day to explore the Indian market, fly to Lima for your return or onward flight.

Great Museums of Spain

7 Days
Departs daily from Madrid
Minimum 2 persons

Tour Cost
2010:
Jan-Mar, Jul-Aug: AUD$1852 pp t/s*
AUD$1225 Single Room Suppl

Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct: AUD$1956 pp t/s*
AUD$1524 Single Room Suppl

*allow additional AUD$200 for transfers

MADRID – BILBAO – BARCELONA

The Prado, the Guggenheim, the Museo Picasso;

Includes: train ticket Madrid-Bilbao-Barcelona, 6 nights accommodation with daily breakfast, private guided visits to: Prado Museum; Guggenheim Museum; Private walking tour in Barcelona from the Palau de la Musica to Picasso Museum

ITINERARY

Day 1: Madrid
You are met on arrival and transferred to your 4* city centre hotel. Rest of day at leisure.

Day 2: Prado Museum [B]
Meet your guide at 10.00am for a personalized 2-hour tour of the Prado. Remainder of day at leisure for further exploration of the museum or a stroll through El Parque del Oeste and the El Templo de Deboz.

Day 3: Balboa [B]
Our driver will transfer you to the rail station for train to Balboa. You are met on arrival and transferred to your 4* city hotel.

Day 4: Guggenheim Museum [B]
Meet your guide at 10.00am for a 1,5 hour tour of the Guggenheim. Remainder of day at leisure.

Day 5: Barcelona [B]
Morning train to Barcelona and check in at your 3* hotel in the Gothic Quarter. Afternoon at leisure to explore Ramblas, Paseo de Gracia or some of Gaudi's amazing architectural gems.

Day 6: Museo Picasso [B]
Your guide will take you through Palau de la Musica Catalana to the Museo Picasso. This museum holds more than 3500 of the artists works, personally donated to the city by the artist. The late afternoon and evening at leisure.

Day 7: Departure [B]
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your onward arrangements.