The document proposes a 5-day itinerary to discover the Basque Country that includes visits to Bilbao, San Sebastian, Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, La Rioja wine region, and Vitoria, featuring local cuisine, attractions like the Guggenheim Museum, and premium hotel accommodations in Bilbao and San Sebastian. The itinerary is designed to introduce visitors to the culture, history, and cuisine of the Basque Country in a short period of time through curated activities and optimal transportation between locations. The travel company provides additional details on destinations, hotels, activities and pricing upon request.
Cyprus Large Scale Investment
Mare Monte Resort is a Unique Specialized Eco Development Resort in an area of exceptional natural beauty and is Located in Neo Chorio Paphos with an area of exceptional natural beauty (Akamas Peninsula), including Retirement & Assisted living, Health & Wellness facilities and Environment & Cultural exhibits aiming to create an autonomous and sustainable development.
The development covers an area of 183,617m2 under a single ownership.
CONSEPT
Modern design parameters, techniques and technological methods and materials will be introduced, with the scope of implementing an ecological and sustainable Project, which will deal successfully and innovatively with the following issues:
•Management of water resources
•Minimisation of volume of waste water and sewage
•Savings in electrical energy use
•Minimisation of sound pollution
•Minimisation of heat loss and savings in energy
•Full utilization and exploitation of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal and biomass
Our Master Plan covers the following:
• Geriatric Clinic - 200 Rooms
Retirement & Assisted Living Resort up to 350 people
Health & Wellness facilities (Physiotherapy, Indoor Heated Pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Gym)
Small traditional square with cultural exhibits
Traditional and ecological restaurant
Other leisure and entertainment facilities
• Sport Center
• Work Culture and Enviroment
• Solar Park & Water Waste Treatment Station 50.504m2
• 5* Hotel Resort – 300 Rooms 49.499m2
State of the art SPA & Gym
Gourmet dining options
Rooftop glass enclosed swimming pool for all year use
Landscaped gardens
Shuttle bus service to the beach
Shopping Facilities
• Residential Development 70 Suites next to the hotel (Studio 1 & 2 Bedroom)
40 Luxury Villas 30 Semi – detached Houses Total Land: 83.614m2
70 Suites next to the hotel (Studio 1 & 2 Bedroom)
40 Luxury Villas
30 Semi – detached Houses
The Residential Development will feature traditional architecture at the exterior and contemporary design interior.
All home owners will benefit from the range of facilities the Hotel Resort has to offer
PRIVILEGED LOCATION AREAS OF INTEREST
Latchi Fishing Village
Marina
Organized Beaches
Shops, Restaurants and Amenities
Only 4 km from the Development
Polis Chrysochous village
Archeological Museum
Shops, Restaurants and Amenities
Only 4.5 km from the Development
Anassa 5* Luxury Hotel
Luxury housing projects
Only 4 km from the Development
Akamas National Park Peninsula
Lara Turtle Beach
Baths of Aphrodite
Laona Wine Villages
Akamas camping site
Forested natural trails
Deserted Beaches
From 0 to 15 km from the Development
Sands Point is a collection of 71 oceanfront luxury residences, located near the city of Puntarenas on Costa Rica's coveted Central Pacific coast, bringing the impeccably designed work of world famous Arquitectonica to Costa Rica for the first time ever.
Brochure downloaded from the project's site, www.sandspointcostarica.com.
For more information or pricing, please email us at info@sandspointcostarica.com.
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School Group Trips Spain 2015: Language, cultural and Sports Trips to Spain: Complete study trips for secondary and high schools, university students and adults looking for a customised stay in Spain.
Language trips for groups to Alicante, on the Mediterranean coast, or to Vitoria, Northern Spain, with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 50 students over 8 years old.
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Cyprus Large Scale Investment
Mare Monte Resort is a Unique Specialized Eco Development Resort in an area of exceptional natural beauty and is Located in Neo Chorio Paphos with an area of exceptional natural beauty (Akamas Peninsula), including Retirement & Assisted living, Health & Wellness facilities and Environment & Cultural exhibits aiming to create an autonomous and sustainable development.
The development covers an area of 183,617m2 under a single ownership.
CONSEPT
Modern design parameters, techniques and technological methods and materials will be introduced, with the scope of implementing an ecological and sustainable Project, which will deal successfully and innovatively with the following issues:
•Management of water resources
•Minimisation of volume of waste water and sewage
•Savings in electrical energy use
•Minimisation of sound pollution
•Minimisation of heat loss and savings in energy
•Full utilization and exploitation of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal and biomass
Our Master Plan covers the following:
• Geriatric Clinic - 200 Rooms
Retirement & Assisted Living Resort up to 350 people
Health & Wellness facilities (Physiotherapy, Indoor Heated Pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Gym)
Small traditional square with cultural exhibits
Traditional and ecological restaurant
Other leisure and entertainment facilities
• Sport Center
• Work Culture and Enviroment
• Solar Park & Water Waste Treatment Station 50.504m2
• 5* Hotel Resort – 300 Rooms 49.499m2
State of the art SPA & Gym
Gourmet dining options
Rooftop glass enclosed swimming pool for all year use
Landscaped gardens
Shuttle bus service to the beach
Shopping Facilities
• Residential Development 70 Suites next to the hotel (Studio 1 & 2 Bedroom)
40 Luxury Villas 30 Semi – detached Houses Total Land: 83.614m2
70 Suites next to the hotel (Studio 1 & 2 Bedroom)
40 Luxury Villas
30 Semi – detached Houses
The Residential Development will feature traditional architecture at the exterior and contemporary design interior.
All home owners will benefit from the range of facilities the Hotel Resort has to offer
PRIVILEGED LOCATION AREAS OF INTEREST
Latchi Fishing Village
Marina
Organized Beaches
Shops, Restaurants and Amenities
Only 4 km from the Development
Polis Chrysochous village
Archeological Museum
Shops, Restaurants and Amenities
Only 4.5 km from the Development
Anassa 5* Luxury Hotel
Luxury housing projects
Only 4 km from the Development
Akamas National Park Peninsula
Lara Turtle Beach
Baths of Aphrodite
Laona Wine Villages
Akamas camping site
Forested natural trails
Deserted Beaches
From 0 to 15 km from the Development
Sands Point is a collection of 71 oceanfront luxury residences, located near the city of Puntarenas on Costa Rica's coveted Central Pacific coast, bringing the impeccably designed work of world famous Arquitectonica to Costa Rica for the first time ever.
Brochure downloaded from the project's site, www.sandspointcostarica.com.
For more information or pricing, please email us at info@sandspointcostarica.com.
Planning a trip to Lisbon? The Andiamo World is the B2B and Travel Specialist for your customized incentives, family trips, business events, creative & innovative meetings, kick-offs, private villa’s, creative team building programs, weddings, private tours, FIT requests, luxury trips and logistics! Contact us now: filomena@andiamoworld.com
School Group Trips Spain 2015: Language, cultural and Sports Trips to Spain: Complete study trips for secondary and high schools, university students and adults looking for a customised stay in Spain.
Language trips for groups to Alicante, on the Mediterranean coast, or to Vitoria, Northern Spain, with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 50 students over 8 years old.
Programmes include Spanish lessons and/or didactical activities, accommodation, cultural activities, sports, excursions, insurance and transfer service.
Planning a trip to Bilbao? The Andiamo World is the B2B and Travel Specialist for your customized incentives, family trips, business events, creative & innovative meetings, kick-offs, private villa’s, creative team building programs, weddings, private tours, FIT requests, luxury trips and logistics! Contact us now: filomena@andiamoworld.com
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2. Proposed Itinerary
Proposed by RTA GROUP |
Please note:
1.The proposed itineraries are well developed in this Program, but at the beginning you will find a simplified standard itinerary.
2.As there are many possibilities to Discover the Basque Country, we have proposed a ‘Best of’ experiences that will allow our clients to experience the ‘People, History,
Culture, Gastronomy and Nature’ of our destination in the short time available, with the shortest travel time possible between activities, assuming that most visitors
would be visiting our Destination for the first time.
3.It is understood that itineraries are indicative only and will be open to changes suggested by the client’s requirements.
4.This document will be accompanied by a budget proposal for client discussion.
5.Information prov.
6.Please feel free to suggest any specific issue dealing with the itineraries of The Program
7.Based on your inputs, we will updated our Program and… Enjoy your trip!!
Thank you.
rta Team
Please assume:
1.Venues and Activities are suited to group size of 10 to 30 people over 5 days (including arrival and departure days)
2.Activities might be adapted depending on interests, gender and average age of visitors
3.Double rooms will be provided at 4-5 star hotels (unless there is specific indications, room sharing will be assumed)
4.Any rates are proposed for all ground handling only, excluding airfare
5.This Program includes all ground transport, accommodations, dinner events, tours, meals where specified, including all service charges and Taxes.
6.Please, take into consideration that weather conditions might affect to some of the activities.
3. Contents
1. About the Destination
2. Travel notes
3. Daily itineraries for 2013
4. Proposed Hotels (4-5* hotels in best
locations)
Destination Images
4. Simplified Standard Itinerary
Day One Day Two Day Three Day Four Day Five
Morning
[09:00-13:00]
Arrival
• Meeting with guide at the
airport
• Transfers to Premium 5
*Hotel in Bilbao city center
• Check-Ins
• Welcome Cocktail
• Video about Bilbao
Transformation at the
Maritime Museum
• Lunch: private show-cooking
• Guided sailing trip along
Nervion River
• Hanging Bridge (World
Heritage)
• Breakfast in hotel
• Meeting with guide at lobby
• Discovering Urdaibai:
• Visit Gernika village and the
Basque Asambly House
• Jai Alai Experience at a
Professional Fronton
• Coastal villages: Mundaka,
Bermeo, San Juan
• Breakfast in hotel
• Meeting with guide at lobby
• Private Visit to the
Guggenheim Museum
• Transfer towards San
Sebastian
• Breakfast in hotel
• Meeting with guide at lobby
• Transfer to La Rioja
• Famous Wineries tour:
Marqués deRiscal and Ysios
• Enjoy Laguardia village, heart
of the Rioja wine, and some
ancient and artisan wineries.
• Breakfast in hotel
• Meeting with guide at lobby
• Check-Outs
• Transfer to Vitoria
• Cycling route around the
city. European Green Capital
2013.
• Guided Tour to Santa María
Old Cathedral, “opening for
works”
• Lunch: traditional Basque
Cuisine at a rewarded
restaurant
• Transfers to Bilbao Airport
Departure
Afternoon
[13:00-18:00]
• Lunch: traditional local
Menu at the countryside, on
top of a hill by the Sea.
• Free time: Shopping, …
• Discovering Getaria, a unique
fishermen village
• Local White Wine Winery
• Lunch: Fresh Sea food at the
fishermen port
• Lunch: Traditional food at
charm winery.
• Free time
Evening
[18:00-22:00]
• Dinner: Night Gastronomy
Tour discovering Bilbao:
Pintxo’s Tour and Wine
Testing.
• Visit to the Basque biggest
“txakoli” Winery (local wine)
• Dinner at its exclusive 3
Michelin Stars Restaurant
• Check-Ins at San Sebastian
Premium Hotel
• Guided Tour around San
Sebastian
• Dinner: Best Local Gastronomy
in a private and Mysterious
Gastronomic Society (only for
members)
• Dinner: Free & Easy, Visitors
on their own; suggestions
provided
6. Destination Notes
Accessibility : The most important hub and entry point to the Basque Country
is Bilbao Airport, (it moved over 4,500,000 passengers in 2012), offering many
international connections (Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid,
Munich, Paris,…)
Key attractions & activities :
Basque Country offers the chance to experiment and observe a particular way
of life through many attractions: a varied landscape, a mild climate, ancient
culture, renowned Gastronomy, …
The defining features of the Basque character were forged by deeply rooted
customs, rich culture and local sport. Basque people maintain strong links with
the natural resources of the land and the seas. You can immerse yourself in its
traditions and personality of this community, granted with beautiful coastal
and inland villages, and you will also be fascinated by the three capitals: Bilbao
will surprise you with its transformation towards an avant garde metropolis;
San Sebastian, exquisite and unique; and Vitoria-Gasteiz will show you its rich
heritage.
Gastronomy is another of the main reasons for tourism to the Basque Country.
Eating and drinking well in the Basque Country is a luxury everyone can afford,
and that is why it is considered by many international chefs as one of the best
cuisines of the world, especially in terms of the average quality of the food
that you can get at any place you happen to walk into. The Basque Country is
the world’s area more awarded with 3 star Michelin Restaurants. There is no
other place in the world that reaches the reward of having 28 Michelin stars in
19 restaurants.
Bilbao Airport Green Landscapes
Modern Arquitecture, Bilbao Traditions and Culture
Capital Cities, San Sebastian World famous Gastronomy
7. Destination Notes (II)
Major 5-star hotels available:
In Bilbao: Melia Bilbao, Silken Gran Hotel Domine, Carlton Hotel, Ercilla, Lopez Haro
In San Sebastian: Hotel María Cristina and Londres Hotel
Average 5-star hotel cost during peak/off-peak season:
Hotels in the Basque Country work on demand, so prices may vary depending on
availability.
Climate : Basque Country enjoys a mild climate: The northern area (coast, Bilbao,
San Sebastian) is considered part of the Green Spain, where oceanic climate is
predominant, with its wet weather all year round and moderate temperatures. The
south section has a more Continental Mediterranean climate what means dry and
warm summers and cold and snowy winters, with precipitation peaking in spring
and autumn. Precipitation is scarce and irregular, as low as 300 mm.
Peak tourist periods:
Easter Holidays (29 March-1st April)
Summer time (August, due to Capital Cities Festivals)
Bank Holidays
Christmas time
Dates and things to avoid: Nothing relevant, just enjoy!
VISA requirements: No specific requirements.
Languages spoken: Basque, Spanish, English, German, French, Russian, Japanese,
….
Guggemheim Museum, Bilbao San Sebastian
Urdaibai Biosphere Natural Reserve Jai Alai, Traditional Sports
Rioja Wineries Ancient Language and own features
9. Day One
•Arrival to Bilbao:
• Meeting with your personal guide at the airport.
• Transfer from airport to your Hotel. Check-Ins
• Welcome Cocktail to just arrived guests.
•Learn and discover the transformation process of the Great Bilbao:
o Enjoying the video showed during the Shanghai World Exhibition at the
Maritime Museum
o Sailing along Nervión River till the coast in a private boat (1hour),
accompanied by a local architect. A selection of our best gastronomy and
Rioja wines will be served on board.
•Discovering the Hanging Biscay Bridge (World Heritage).
•Lunch: private show-cooking by one of our best local Chefs, with the possibility of
participating in preparing the dishes. Recipes will be given to the participants.
•Free afternoon. Recommendations for wellness, shopping,… will be given.
•Dinner: Night Gastronomy Tour around Bilbao. Get involved in one of the favorite
Basque traditions as if you were local people, discovering the city while savoring Pintxo’s
and local Wine at recommended places.
•Accommodation: Premium 5 * Hotel in Bilbao city center. Breakfast included.
10. Day Two
Morning
• Meeting with your personal guide at the lobby of your hotel.
• Bus Transfer to Urdaibai, an amazing natural area declared Biosphere Reserve by
UNESCO (45 minutes)
• Discover the most emblematic village for Basque people: the historical village of
Gernika, where the famous Picasso painting was inspired. Enter into the Assembly House
to understand some of the features and special politic privileges of the Basque Country.
• Jai Alai Demonstration at Gernika’s Professional Frontón: Enjoy the authenticity of this
Basque Traditional ancient Sport. Do you dare to experiment yourself personally?
Afternoon
• Reach some of the most beautiful and amazing coastal villages and wild locations:
o Mundaka: a nice small fishermen village internationally well-known by its
world-wide famous wave for Surfing.
o Bermeo: an ancient and elegant village, the perfect example of the relation
between Basque people and the sea.
o San Juan de Gaztelugatxe: a unique island by the Cantabric cliffs with a little
church on the top and connected to land by a narrow stoned path.
• Lunch: traditional Menú at the charmy place at the top of a hill admiring the Cantabric
Sea.
Evening
• Transfer back to Bilbao.
• Free time.
• Dinner: enjoy the famous dishes from one of our main world-known chefs, at a
rewarded three Michelin Stars Restaurant. Taste our local white wine (“txakoli”) at its
winery, the biggest around the Basque Country. The group will be welcomed with local
music and the traditional Aurresku (Ancient Basque welcoming dance).
• Accommodation: Premium 5* Hotel in Bilbao city center. Breakfast included.
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11. Day Three
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Morning
• Meeting with your personal guide at the lobby of your hotel.
• Check-out.
• Private visit to the Guggenheim Museum: (1-2 hour)
o Selections from the Collection of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
o Inhabite Architecture
o Stories of History
o L’art en guerre. France, 1938–1947: from Picasso to Dubuffet
• Private Bus Transfer towards San Sebastian (1hour)
Afternoon
• On the way to San Sebastian, visit the fishermen village of Getaria, one of the World
Top Recommendations by New York Times for 2013.
• Taste the local white wine “Txakoli” at a charm Winery located at the top of a hill
oriented to the Cantabric Sea.
• Lunch: local sea- food grilled in front of you in one of the best restaurants at the port.
• Check-Ins at Premium 5 * Hotel in San Sebastian
Evening
• Guided tour to visit La Concha beach, Peine del Viento, Igueldo Mountain, Miramar and
Kursaal Palaces, Old city, …
• Dinner: Enjoy the ancient atmosphere and the best traditional products at a
mysterious “just for men” Gastronomic Society, usually exclusive and only available for
local people, but open to the group exceptionally.
• Accommodation: Premium Hotel by the sea in San Sebastian city center. (4/5* or
similar standards based on availability). Breakfast included.
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12. Day Four
Morning
• Meeting with your personal guide at the lobby of your hotel.
• Check-out
• Private Bus towards the historical village of Laguardia (1 hour).
• Famous Wineries tour: admire the vanguard buildings of Marqués de Riscal and Ysios
Wineries.
Afternoon
• Lunch: Enjoying the single wine yard of “Contino” where to learn about the art of
wine, taste local wine and savor a traditional meal in an exclusive atmosphere. The group
will be welcomed by the owner and the wine tasting will be guided by the family
sommelier.
• Enjoy the historical village of Laguardia, authentic heart of the Rioja Wines. Discover
the ancient way of living being received to our guide’s own house, built in XVI Century,
that used to be a Pellegrino House.
• Check-Ins
• Free time.
Evening
• Dinner: free & easy, guests on their own. Recommendations will be provided.
• Accommodation: Charm Hotel in Laguardia; Breakfast included.
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13. Day Five
• Meeting with your personal guide at the lobby of your hotel.
• Check-out
• Bus Transfer from La Rioja to Vitoria-Gasteiz, European Green Capital 2013 (45’)
• Cycling route around the city, discovering all the secrets of the Capital of the Basque
Country.
• Guided Tour to Santa María Old Cathedral, “opening for works”. This amazing temple
served as inspirations for Ken Follet’s famous book.
• Lunch: traditional Basque Cuisine at a rewarded restaurant just in front of the
Cathedral.
• Bus Transfer from Vitoria to Bilbao Airport (45’)
Departures from Bilbao Airport.
HAVE A NICE TRIP!!
15. Silken Gran Hotel DOMINE, Bilbao
Hotel Description
Silken Gran Hotel Domine is a luxurious 5-star property set in a prime location
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Chavarri Palace, Zubizuri Bridge, University of Deusto, Bilbao.
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16. MARIA CRISTINA, San Sebastian
Hotel Description
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further afield, draws guests to the superb dining venues in the hotel.
Business travelers are spoilt for choice with four sumptuous function rooms.
Since the San Sebastian International Film Festival was inaugurated in 1953
Hotel Maria Cristina has been the rendezvous spot and preferred
accommodation of the stars, attracting legendary names such as Elizabeth
Taylor, Bette Davis, Woody Allen and Brad Pitt.
A Century of Elegance Renewed
Experience gracious hospitality on a grand scale in the hotel’s rooms and
suites. Decorated in a sophisticated palette of greys and white, the rooms are
a quiet haven of luxury.
In a city where gastronomy is one of the principal attractions, Hotel Maria
Cristina is at the forefront in providing exquisite venues where you can
discover the Basque and international haute cuisine. Start a memorable
morning in Easo restaurant, continue your journey in the DRY Martini Bar
where the selection of local tapas-style dishes known as pintxos and other
light gourmet offerings are complemented by a full range of premium
beverages. Tse Yang, the hotel’s haute-cuisine Chinese restaurant, will dazzle
you with its vast array of dishes.
17. Thank You!
For further information and request please contact us:
RTA GROUP
Ph: + 34 952 376 250
Fax: + 34 952 376 268
E-mail: sales@dmc-rtaspain.com
Wedsite: www.dmc-rtaspain.com