Seville, the Alcazar Santiago de Compostela
DAY TEN In San Sebastian San Sebastián is an elegant, cosmopolitan seaside resort set close to the French border. Of particular interest is the golden town hall, which was formerly the city’ s Gran Casino before it closed in 1924. Be sure to visit la Concha beach and the old-town with its lively tapas bars. Recently named European Capital of Culture 2016, there is much in the way of art and culture to visit, from the striking San Telmo Museum to the small contemporary art galleries hidden away on the streets of Donostia( the old town).
DAY ELEVEN San Sebastian to Lerma by car This morning leave San Sebastian after collecting a hire-car for the two hour drive southwest to Lerma, a town just south of the historic city of Burgos. Your hotel here places you perfectly to spend a few hours on the vast Ducal square, once fully arcaded, which has the austere collegiate church of San Pedro on one side.
DAY TWELVE Lerma to Leon by car Continue driving two hours westwards to the mediaeval walled city of León, whose 13th Century cathedral is renowned for its stunning stained glass. Leon’ s Cathedral is often referred to as The House of Light due to the magnificence of its stained-glass windows. León is also home to the revolutionary MUSAC, whose unique outlook on contemporary art means that many of its exhibitions are very experimental.
DAY THIRTEEN Leon to Santiago de Compostela by car Your final city on this grand tour is Santiago de Compostela, the Galician capital and at the end of a drive through stunning green scenery. You spend two nights at the relaxing Hotel Spa A Quinta Da Auga, which is located just outside the city centre.
DAY FOURTEEN In Santiago de Compostela Santiago de Compostela’ s main sight is the majestic cathedral, which is the supposed resting place of Saint James the Apostle. The Romanesque cathedral dates back, originally, to the 11th century, though
work was not completed until the 13th. It is wellworth driving westwards to the Atlantic coast, where you can enjoy the phenomenal scenery of the Rias Baixas inlets, for which Galicia is known, and try some of the excellent shellfish and white wine.
DAY FIFTEEN Santiago de Compostela to London Return your hire-car to the airport and catch your return flight from Santiago de Compostela to London.
Las Casas de la Juderia, Cordoba
Villa Soro, San Sebastian
What’ s included
• Flights with British Airways from Heathrow to Seville and Santiago de Compostela to Heathrow via Madrid
• Standard class rail from Cordoba to Madrid, Madrid to Barcelona and Barcelona to San Sebastian
• Hire of a Group B car for eight days( three in Andalucia and five in northern Spain)
• 2 nights’ B & B in a Standard droom at the Corral del Rey in Seville
• 1 night’ s B & B in a Standard room at the Hotel Alhambra Palace in Granada
• 1 night’ s B & B in a Standard droom at Las Casas de la Juderia de Cordoba
• 2 nights’ B & B in a Standard room at the Hotel Urban in Madrid
• 2 nights’ B & B in a Standard room at the Grand Hotel Central in Barcelona
• 2 nights’ B & B in a Standard room at the Villa Soro in San Sebastian
• 1 night’ s B & B in a Standard room at the Parador de Lerma
• 1 night’ s B & B in a Standard room at the NH Collection Plaza Mayor in Leon
• 2 nights’ B & B in a Standard room at the Hotel Spa A Quinta da Auga in Santiago de Compostela
• Concierge service and Expressions Holidays regional helpful hints
What’ s not included
• Personal holiday insurance. Cover should be in place from when you book the holiday
• Local tourist tax
PRICES
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a double or twin room and including standard class rail travel From £ 2,820 Holiday code SNFR01
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