Depart for Playa de Las Americas - Los Cristianos heading for the northeastern part of the island.

The first stop will be made at Los Gigantes where you can admire the beauty of these unique cliffs. Moving on, the tour will ascend to Santiago del Teide, arriving at the summit of Erjos from where it is possible to observe the contrasts in vegetation and climate between the northern and southern parts of the island, with some impressive views out over the Teide (time permitting).

Your tour will then continue, descending to El Tanque and its viewpoint from where the municipality of Garachico (once the most important gate to the island) may be observed and its unique ‘Roque’, an outstanding geomorphologic feature of scenic relevance.

Free time for an optional snack at the viewpoint bar, before you continue the route towards the town of Icod de los Vinos, where it is possible to enjoy the spectacular view of the famous Drago Milenario, a tree (dracaena draco) typical of the Canary Islands, which is more than a thousand years old.

You will also have the opportunity to visit the Parque de Lorenzo Caceres, a park whose famous square the Iglesia de San Marcos may be found. The tour will then continue in the direction of La Orotava and Puerto de la Cruz.

Once in La Orotava you will visit La Casa de Los Balcones, a house typical of the Canary Island where all types of handicrafts as well as the typical Canary Island tablecloths can be seen.

Following this, you will be taken to Puerto de La Cruz, the top tourist site on the island, where there will be free time for lunch (not included in tour cost) and to take a stroll through the old town center of Lago Martianez (a creation of Cesar Manrique).

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Discover the fascinating capital of the island and world famous port.

Soak up the ambience of the local open air market before taking a boat trip around the magnificent and historic port of Mahon.

Take a break at the charming fisherman’s village of Binibeca. Also don’t forget your visit to the most famous landmark of Menorca, the Caves of Xoroi, a cave on the edge of an impressive cliff, which has been converted into a bar.

During the day there will be time for a lunch stop at Punta Prima or Cala’n Porter, and free time for shopping, swimming or sunbathing.

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With great views from the top of the bus, strategically placed stops and an interesting commentary, this truly is the best way to see the sights of Malaga.

You can hop on and off as many times as you like aboard this open-top double-decker bus. There are 15 stops and the entire route takes approximately 90 minutes. The bus departs every 30 minutes from each stop. Tickets are valid for 24 hours from first use.

Birthplace of Picasso, Malaga boasts pretty streets, leafy boulevards and lush gardens. Find out why the City’s Cathedral is called ‘La Manquita’ - the one armed lady! Hear all about the old palace fortress and its two rings of walls and of course you can’t miss the Picasso Museum! You’ll get the chance to see all of this on your Hop on Hop off tour of Malaga.

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With great views from the top of the bus, strategically placed stops and an interesting commentary, this truly is the best way to see the sights of Majorca.

You can hop on and off as many times as you like aboard this open-top double-decker bus. There are 15 stops and the entire route takes approximately 80 minutes. The bus departs every 20 minutes from each stop. Tickets are valid for 24 hours from first use.

The capital of the island of Majorca, famous for its beaches and beautiful sea, has a beautiful historic quarter, deeply marked by history. The cathedral, the Palace of Almudaina, the fish exchange, and Plaza Mayor are just some of the places where visitors must stop. Fishing boats, pine groves and palm trees complement the most beautiful monuments. The coastal landscape of the island is graced with coves, beaches, and cliffs; inland, we find typical Majorcan towns, as well as sierras 15,000 meters above sea level. A beautiful, diverse landscape, as well as a rich cultural life, are most inviting to a journey through every last inch of Majorca, as well as through the pleasures of its excellent cuisine.

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Get a unique view of Madrid aboard this open-top double-decker bus. There are 2 tours covering all of the city’s highlights, from historical sites and monuments to the modern Madrid of skyscrapers and cosmopolitan architecture. The tour enables complete flexibility to hop on and off as many times as you like aboard this open-top double-decker bus. This is a fantastic way to see all of the major sights Madrid has to offer the visitor.

Your Madrid Vision Hop On Hop Off Bus Ticket

• Anatomical seats
• Open-top buses for an incomparable view
• Adapted for passengers with reduced mobility
• Multi-language audio-guides: Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Russian
• Environmental commitment: Diesel Euro III engines (EURO 3 standard on particle emissions) and 100% recyclable aluminum bodywork.

Route 1 - Historical Madrid (75 minutes)
Philip III and Philip IV enlarged and embellished the city but the Bourbons brought new cultural and architectural tastes. It is to them Madrid owes the spectacular Royal Palace, the Paseo del Prado and the Puerta de Alcalá. A drive down the Gran Vía, the capital’s most important road during the first half of the last century, gives us an insight into its unique architectural diversity and outstanding examples of the Belle Epoque, such as the Casino de Madrid and the Palace Hotel.

Route 2 - Modern Madrid (75 minutes)
The 19th century saw Madrid expand. The Salamanca neighborhood was built, a residential area and the site of the first bourgeois homes. The Paseo de la Castellana was developed, where the city’s palatial mansions give way to modern skyscrapers of great architectural value, and which are a testament to Madrid’s position as one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan, attractive and modern cities.

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Travel towards the south of the island, passing through Uga, where you will visit the Mountains of Fire, and experience a camel ride (optional, not included in tour price). Continue to Timanfaya National Park to see geothermal demonstrations and the Volcano Route.

You will then continue to the south of the island to admire La Costa de la Lava with panoramic views of the Janubio salt mines and Los Hervideros. Along the way there will be a stop for lunch.

After lunch, you will cross Lanzarote’s most important vine-growing region, La Geria, where you will visit a typical cellar and join a wine tasting session. You then continue towards the north, passing through Teguise which was once the island’s capital, Los Valles and Haria with a view of the Valley of the Thousand Palm Trees.

You will visit Los Jameos del Agua, before returning via Guatiza.

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Departure from A Coruna to the Batanes de Mosquetin for a stop at the group of ancient mills used in the 18th century to produce wool and linen.
Next stop is at Muxia, a small fishing town. Visit the famous sanctuary of Nosa Señora Da Barca located just over the beaten coast.

Continue to Cabo Vilan and see the Vilan lighthouse, built after a tragic shipwreck happened in 1890, and where you can admire an impressive view over the Costa da Morte.

Camarinas will be the next destination on today’s itinerary. Enjoy a stop in the small fishing town with whitewashed houses and winding streets. Women are, still working out the very typical lace handiworks of the region.

Stop at Laxe, a small seaport town and summer resort with a long sandy beach in the center of the town, medieval streets and some buildings from the 14th - 15th centuries.

Visit Malpica which is built on the top of the cliffs. This town shelters the main fishing harbor in this area. Whaling was one of its most important industries in the 17th century.

Finally a stop to visit Buno and the Pottery Center to see the traditional ceramics made in this village since medieval times.

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Departure from A Coruna towards Guitiriz, where you will stop to admire the ancient thermal village. Enjoy a walk down to the spot called ?Sete muinos?, situated in the banks of the river Ladroil.
Next stop is Lugo, a medieval town which was the capital of the Roman Galicia. Enjoy a walking tour along the historic old city and its Roman wall built in the 3rd century and is listed as World Heritage by UNESCO. Take a visit to the Romanesque cathedral and to the Provincial Museum of Lugo where you can see many remains from the Roman and Medieval times.

You will have some free time for tasting tapas and you will also enjoy the famous cooking of Lugo.

On the way to the Castle of Narla, you will pass by many small villages with traditional buildings made in slate and granite stone and surrounded by typical cultures and forests of this region. You will visit the castle which dates from the 15th century and is exceptionally well preserved. It houses a very interesting ethnographical museum of the area.

You last stop is at Monastery Sobrado Dos Monxes. This monastery is situated in a luxuriant spot on the North Way to St James. It was founded by the count Hermenegildo in the 10th century and it joined the Cistercian order in the 12th century.

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Departure from A Coruna towards Padron by motorway. A medieval town with an important tradition related to the arrival of the apostle St. James to the Galician coast, Padron is a land of poets and writers such as: Rosalia de Castro, Rodrigo de Padron and Camilo Jose Cela.
Connected to Padron by a medieval bridge over the Ulla River is Pontescures, which at the same time marks the border between A Coruna and Pontevedra provinces.

Enjoy a stop at Carril, located in front of the Cortegada Island, this small fishing town is famous because of its shellfish.

Continue to Vilagarcia de Arousa, a summer resort with a picturesque harbor, very important since medieval times, before continuing to Cambados and Fefinanes Palace , manor house and church dating from the 16th Century. It is also called the “Capital of the Albarino wine” due to the several wine cellars located in this area.

O’Grove is known as “The Paradise of the Shellfish” because of the high quality of its seafood. A small bridge connects the Island A Toxa from the fishing village O’Grove. It has been a luxurious spa and tourist resort since the 19th century, and nowadays has a gambling casino, golf course and more.

Lanzada has a beach more than 3 kilometers long which was the origin of many rites and legends. Medieval church and remains of a medieval tower exist here.

A highly recommended visit to Combarro is next, due its medieval streets, granaries and stone crosses.

The last stop will be Pontevedra, a small province capital surrounded by the Lerez River. Enjoy a walking tour through the old city and visit to the main monuments.

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With great views from the top of the bus, strategically placed stops and an interesting commentary, this truly is the best way to see the sights of Granada.

You can hop on and off as many times as you like aboard this open-top double-decker bus. There are two routes which are inter-connected. The Monumental Tour Route has 10 stops and the Romantica Tour Route has 5 stops. The routes takes approximately 80 minutes to complete. The buses departs every 20 minutes from each stop. Tickets are valid for 24 hours from first use.

The city of Granada has been shaped by the hills, where the old districts in the Albaicin and the Alhambra were founded, brimming with steep, narrow streets, beautiful nooks and crannies, and marvelous landscapes. The new part of the city is situated on the plain, crisscrossed by the large arteries of Gran Via de Colon and Calle de los Reyes Catolicos, and where the busy streets around the Cathedral are found.

Main highlights include the Cathedral, Acera de Darro, Alhambra, Palaco de Congresos and the Museo Federico G’Lorca.

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You will be collected from your Gran Canaria hotel and transferred to Gando Airport on the east side of the island for your flight. You can take a 20 or 30 minute flight.

You can choose from 2 options:

The North Route:
Travel along the East coast to the capital of the island, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, over the towns of Arucas and Teror, the center of the island, Valley of Guayadeque and the town of Ingenio.

The South Route:
Travel over the center of the island, West Coast, Puerto de Mogan and the Southern Coast.

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You will depart your hotel and be transferred to Garbo’s, the most unique dinner show on Gran Canaria.

Before the show you will be served a three course dinner consisting of salad, grilled meat, potatoes and vegetables, as well as cake tea and coffee for dessert. A half bottle of red or white wine is served with dinner.

After dinner the show begins. A New York style musical in its eight season, even the waiters will sing for you!

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After collection from your Gran Canaria hotel, you will travel to Puerto de Mogan where you will visit the village and be served a refreshment.

Board the “Yellow Submarine” which will take you on an underwater adventure. On your 30 - 40 minutes cruise you can enjoy the jewels if the world below the ocean’s surface, all without getting wet!

After disembarking from the vessel, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

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The park has a botanical garden center and a zoo featuring a variety of shows - reptile and snakes, where you are invited to go into the enclosure if you wish, and parrots do a show of their tricks (counting, riding bikes and skateboarding are just a few of them).

In the birds of prey show you can hold an array of eagles/vultures, and during the sealion show the sealion will go into the audience and pucker up!

The highlight of the day is a trek on a camel safari (40 minutes) which takes you up to a view point on the mountain.

There is a buffet style lunch which has a variety of salads, meats, pasta and potatoes, dessert and bottled water included.

At the end of the day, you can watch yourself on a film of the camel safari and have the option to purchase the dvd or photos that have been taken throughout the day.

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Begin with a scenic drive along the Costa del Sol until you reach the port of Gibraltar, Algeciras or Tarifa (exact departure port depends on travel date). From here you will travel by high speed ferry to Tangier (45 - 60 minutes) across the straits of Gibraltar, where your journey will continue by road to the exciting Moroccan city of Tangier.

Upon arrival in Tangier you will begin your tour with a panoramic view of the city, followed by a walking tour of the Medina (old quarter) and then stop at a typical Bazaar for some fabulous shopping opportunities. Enjoy lunch in a traditional Moroccan restaurant including a performance by belly dancers.

You will return in the evening by ferry to Algeciras or Tarifa and once more travel by coach back to your hotel in the Costa del Sol.

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A world full of fun in the middle of nature. Try the “Water Mountain” the only water Big Dipper in Europe - 820 feet (250 meters) over steep hills on a small boat on a track with 164 feet (50 meters) of a sharp bends in the dark.

Water World Lloret is Europe’s premier water park offers the ultimate in thrill rides from river rafting, roller-coaster, kamikaze water slides, wave pools, whirl pools, family pools, mini golf and the tallest bungy tower in the world - 262 feet (80 meters) of pure adrenaline!

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Palafolls’ Marineland, located between the Costa Brava and the Maresme coast, combines a Dolphinarium with a Marine Zoo and an Aquatic Park. That’s two parks in one, great for the whole family!

The marine zoo section includes a Dolphinarium, which has been one of the most successful in Europe at breeding these wonderful creatures. There are regular dolphin and sea lion shows, as well as others featuring free-flying parrots and birds of prey. In addition, there are several collections of underwater creatures indigenous to the Catalan area.

In the water park there are a wide range of swimming pools and water slides, including the rather scary-sounding Black Hole and Kamikaze. For the smaller kiddies, there’s a special Children’s Water Park. There are also plenty of open green spaces to relax in. So whether you want to splash around yourself or just leave that to the dolphins, the park is well worth a visit.

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With over 30 rides to choose from, you will find just the one for you at Port Aventura Park! If you love heights, high speeds and loops rise to the challenge of the fearsome Dragon Khan rollercoaster which features eight inverted loops! Brave the mighty Stampida, the worlds fastest double-track wooden rollercoaster. Children will love the ups and downs of the Tomahawk rollercoaster, while those who need cooling down will thrill to the breakneck speed of the Tutuki Splash water ride.

You will find a variety of shows everywhere at PortAventura Park. Thrill to exciting adventures at Fort Frenzee in the Far Wes, to the Can Can in the Saloon. Marvel at the exotic dances of Aloha Tahiti and the Birds of Paradise in Polynesia. Relax to the strains of mariachi orchestras in La Cantina Mexicana and discover the mysteries of China in Sol de Oriente.

Meet Woody Woodpecker and his incredible friends! You will find him strolling around the park, sometimes with his inseparable Winnie. They have a niece called, Splinter, and a nephew called Knothead. You may also see Pink Panther with the enigmatic Inspector Clouseau, always close by.

Let’s not forget Popeye, the king of spinach, with his one-and-only love Olive. And…always lurking closely behind, the terrible Brutus, trying to steel her love away!

Don’t miss the opportunity to laugh with Betty Boop and watch her flirting and waving at everyone she walks by. You may also meet Sami, the intrepid dolphin from the adventure of Sea Odyssey, who takes part in a risky rescue in the depths of the sea. Last but not least, the beloved Shrek, the ogre who together with his friend Donkey will bring a smile to your face.

At the park there are several souvenirs shops and local food from each area. Make sure you ask for a map and the activities program at the front gate when you go in.

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Once a launching point for ships sailing to the New World, the 3,000 year old City of Cadiz is now famous for the picturesque, Moorish charm of its old central quarter. Your open-top double-decker bus provides convenient stops for the beautiful Cathedral, the Central quarter enclosed within the City walls and the bay area.

You can hop on and off as many times as you like aboard this open-top double-decker bus. There are 9 stops in total, and the entire route takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. The bus departs every 30 minutes from each stop. Tickets are valid for 24 hours from first use.

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Look at Bilbao from a different point of view. Hop on a double-decker bus and discover the highlights of the city.

The precise origins of Bilbao have not been determined. However, a settlement had already been established and had significantly developed on both banks of the “ria del Nervion” before it officially became a villa. It was Don Diego Lopez de Haro V, lord of Vizcaya, who gave the city his title in the year 1300, due to its great importance as a commercial and maritime center at the time.

At the beginning of the 20th century, Bilbao was the great economic icon of the Basque Country and amongst the most important cities in the State. The city is now undergoing a new physical transformation, becoming more and more appealing to visitors.

You will be able to travel to The Guggenheim Museum, the Euskalduna Palace, a conference and music center, the plaza Ensanche, the Jardines de albia and San Vicente Church, the Abando area and the commercial center Zubiarte, the Gran Via, the Corte Ingles, the church of the Sagrado Corazon, The Arriquibar square, the Casa Alhondiga, Indautxu aera, the Bizkaia square, the commercial area, the Moyua square, the Bellas artes museum, the Dona Casilda Park, the Sagrado Corazon square, the University of Deusto and all the main buildings that represent the transformed image of this city.

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