Circuit 4

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. 

 

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Six Cities Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Barcelona

9 Days
Departs every Tuesday and Sunday from Madrid
Minimum 2 persons

 

Tour Cost
2010:
Jan-Mar, Jul-Aug: AUD$2225 pp t/s
AUD$1439 Single Room Suppl

 

Apr-Jun, Sep Oct: AUD$2380 pp t/s
AUD$1544 Single Room Suppl

MADRID – TOLEDO - CORDOBA – SEVILLA – GRANADA - BARCELONA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ITINERARY
 

Day 1: Madrid
You are met on arrival at the airport and transferred to your 4* city centre hotel.

 

Day 2: Madrid [B]
Meet your guide at 10.00am for a tour of the attractions dating from the period of French (Bourbon) rule. These include Paseo del Prado with its fountains and museums, the Alcala Gate and Street, and the fountains of Apollo and Neptune.

 

Day 3: Toledo [B]
Transfer by public train to Toledo . You are met on arrival and transferred to your 3* hotel in the city centre. During the afternoon join your guide for a tour of one of Europe 's oldest cities. See its monuments, the Arabic, Judaic and Christian heritage.

 

Day 4: Cordoba [B]
You well be met after breakfast and presented with a tour package which includes a one-day rental car, road maps and a detailed route map for self-drive to Cordoba (about 3.5 hours via the Highway). You may deviate into local, en-route villages as you wish. On arrival drop off at the 3* Hotel Averroes and check in. Afterwards meet your guide for a 3 to 4 hour city tour of Cordoba 's many attractions.

 

Day 5: Seville [B]
After breakfast transfer and local train to Seville . Arrival transfer to your 4* city-centre hotel located in the historical heart of the city. Meet your guide for a tour of Historic Seville, Plaza de America and Reales Alcazares.

 

Day 6: Granada [B]
By local train to Granada . You are met on arrival and transferred to your 4* hotel. After check in join a guided tour of the Al Hambra and, towards late afternoon, a second tour of the Palacio de los Congresos.

 

Day 7: Barcelona [B]
Airport transfer and flight to Barcelona followed by transfer to your 3* hotel. Rest of day at leisure allowing time for you to enjoy this lively city, see the works of architect Gaudi or visit the Picasso Museum . Barcelona has an easy to use Metro system and is ideal as a ‘walker's city'.

 

Day 8: Barcelona [B]
Meet your guide after breakfast for a private walking tour (about 4 hrs) along Las Ramblas. Here you'll find local artists and buskers and the Gran Teatro del Liceu and, nearby, Palau Guell, one of Gaudi's first commissions. Afternoon at leisure.

 

Day 9: Departure [B]
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your onward arrangements.

 
 
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