PORTUGAL TOURS 2017/18 ENGLISH brochura excursões 201718 veigatours inglês | Page 41

1º DIA - PORTO / BRAGA / SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Find by 8:45 in front of the AC Porto Hotel by Marriott, to board the bus. Continuation of the journey towards Braga, capital of the beautiful and verdant region of Minho and the oldest religious
center of the country. The Foundation of Braga dates back to Roman times, who gave him the name of Bracara Augusta and brought him prosperity and wealth. Climb to the top of the Bom Jesus,
in the famous elevator, water-powered and, after an overview of the sanctuary, continued toward the Valencia, a city situated on the South Bank of the river Minho whi ch forms the natural
border between Portugal and Spain. And free time for lunch in this fortified town. Entry into Spain by Galicia. This is the greenest region of Spain: in your entire mountainous interior, the tiny
plantations are cultivated. It is also the country's maritime region: three of its four provinces have an Atlantic coast and your kitchen is based on tasty seafood. The Galicians, whose origins are
Celtic, are very proud of your culture and your language, similar to Portuguese. The Celtic character of this beautiful land is still evident in the traditional favorite musical instrument-the bagpipes.
Arrival in Santiago de Compostela, religious and centre of pilgrimage since the middle ages, as a result of the discovery of the tomb of Santiago Maior in the 21st century. IX. Free time in
Obradoiro square to visit the famous cathedral, where he is buried the Apostle, surrounded by beautiful historic buildings. Accommodation in Hotel Oca Puerta del Camino ****, or similar in
Santiago de Compostela.
2º DIA - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA / SALAMANCA
After breakfast, departure for Santiago de Compostela, flanking an excerpt from one of the "Camino de Santiago" toward "the Salamanca in the region of Galicia interior, crossing the province of
Lugo. Along the way, we will cross still the Castile and Leon region, the cradle of the Spanish nation, with their hills topped castles and their ochre-coloured Plains. Throughout history, this region
had a great influence on the language, culture and religion. Free time for lunch on the way and passing alongside Zamora, situated on the banks of the River Douro. Arrival to the beautiful city of
Salamanca, "the Golden City", located on the banks of the river Tormes and declared a national monument because of its magnificent buildings of the 20th century. XVI, XVII and XVIII, possessing
the best Spanish Renaissance architecture. Free time to visit this city, with the beautiful buildings surrounding the courtyard of schools, an integral part of the University of the 21st century. XIII,
one of the oldest and most distinguished in Europe. Still the shell House, the 18th century palace. XVI, whose façade is full of vieira shells – the symbol of Santiago, ending with the new and old
cathedrals of the 21st century. XVI and XII respectively, and the magnificent Plaza Mayor, built by Philip V and considered the most beautiful of all Spain. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel
Salamanca Forum Doña Brígida ****, or similar in Salamanca.
3º DIA - SALAMANCA / ÁVILA / MADRID
Breakfast in hotel and departure towards Ávila. Panoramic visit of the city, surrounded by 2,500 meters of medieval walls and the birthplace of Santa Teresa de Jesus, founder of the Discalced
Carmelites and doctor of the Church. Follow-up to Madrid, where we will arrive in the middle of the afternoon. Free time for the first contacts with the beautiful Spanish capital, a city with more
than 3 million inhabitants, located in the geographical center of the country. It is thought that the your name may derive from the Arabic word "magerid", "city of water". Conquered from the
Moors in 939, by King Ramiro II, only in 1083, with Afonso VI, would definitely into the possession of the Christian Kings and would be elevated to the category of the Spanish capital only in the
reign of Philip II in 1561. Due to your geographical isolation, just after the arrival of the railroad in the 19th century. XIX, is that became the largest city in Spain. Accommodation in Hotel Rafael
Atocha ****, or similar in Madrid.
4º DIA - MADRID – Visita de cidade
Breakfast in the hotel. Visit to the capital of the Kingdom. Cosmopolitan and modern, with great monumental richness of an impressive artistic treasure in his numerous and important museums.
The famous Gran Via, the Paseo of Castilian, Cibeles and Neptune fountains, the Plaza of Spain, Puertas del Sol Square, all the geographical centre and kilometre zero of all the roads from the
capital. Afternoon free for personal taste. Accommodation. OPTIONAL TOUR-Meet the fantastic environment of Madrid at night.