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Spain
Castles & Paradors (Self-Drive)
Madrid – Salamanca – Leon – Valladolid – Burgos – Rioja Wine Area – Olite – Alcañiz – Alarcon – Madrid
8 Days - 7 Nights from $ 1224 * P.P. DBL
This self-drive tour will have you spend your overnight stays in Paradors; luxury hotels
located in refurbished historic buildings and castles.
Day 1, Madrid – Salamanca: Arrive at the airport and pick up your AVIS pre-reserved
car. Then head towards medieval Avila to admire the walls, said to be among the best
preserved in all of Europe. Then on to Salamanca, for check-in at your hotel, Castillo del
Buen Amor which dates back to 1227.
Day 2, Salamanca – Leon: Drive north passing Zamora and Benavente to Leon. Your
accommodations are in the unique Parador set in the 16th century San Marcos Monastery.
It’s your base to visit Astorga, or Ponterrada’s fantastic templar castle. (B)
Day 3, Leon – Valladolid – Burgos: Drive to the very heart of Spanish history. Start
through Castile, stopping at Tordesillas’ Convent of Santa Clara and Medina del Campo’s
Castillo de la Mota. Then to your castle-hotel in Burgos: the Señorio de Olmillos. (B)
Day 4, Burgos – Rioja Wine Area – Olite: Travel through Rioja wine territory with a stop
in Laguardia to visit to the polychromed Church of our Lady. Make sure to stop at one of
the many wineries for a tour and tasting. Arrive at the Parador of Olite, a converted
castle. (B)
Day 5, Olite – Alcañiz: Drive through Zaragoza, with a stop to see its basilica complex.
Then head for your destination today, the Parador de Alcañiz in a 12th century castle. (B)
Day 6, Alcañiz – Alarcón: Motor through some of the most beautiful locations of Spain;
Albarracin, former capital of a Moorish kingdom. Or visit the Mora de Rubielos, one of
the most attractive towns in Teruel, before arriving at the Parador de Alarcón for a
2-night stay. (2B)
Day 7, Alarcón: Breakfast and then tour Alarcón – or visit what is probably the best
preserved castle in Spain: The Castillo de Belmonte, an hour’s drive west of Alarcon. (B)
Day 8, Alarcón – Madrid: Return to Madrid and drop your car at the airport. (B)
Hotels (or similar): Salamanca: Castillo del Buen Amor, Leon: Parador de León,
Burgos: Señorio de Olmillos, Olite: Parador de Olite, Alcañiz: Parador de Alcañiz,
Alarcón: Parador de Alarcón.
Includes: 8-day Car Rental (Group E, BMW 1 Series automatic), accommodation in castles and
paradors as described (or similar), daily breakfast, 24 h telephone assistance for the duration of the
trip, complete document kit including maps.
Not Included: See Page 3
* Rates shown apply to periods 1 June - 31 Aug., 2017.
2018 rates on request.
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Detailed itineraries and pricing available on our website. All itineraries can be modified to suit your travels plans.
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