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San Fermin Running of the Bulls Experience (Madrid-Pamplona-Barcelona) (4 Nights)
Day 1 - Thursday, July 5: Madrid to Pamplona by Renfe Train

Our tour starts this morning in Madrid, where we meet to travel to Pamplona by a Renfe Train. Upon arrival guests are transferred to Olite check into hotel and freshen up before heading into Pamplona. We will have lunch at a historic restaurant followed by a guided walking tour of the city to familiarize ourselves various meeting points and activities in the main areas of town. Our group leader will give other important information about what to expect and other aspects of safety during the stay in Pamplona.

Dinner will be served at a traditional restaurant in Pamplona followed by a transfer to Olite for overnight.

Included: 

  • Renfe train ticket from Madrid to Pamplona
  • Lunch in historic restaurant in Pamplona 
  • Guided walking tour of Pamplona
  • Dinner in Pamplona
  • Transfer from Pamplona to Olite by luxury coach
  • Overnight at historic Olite Parador or similar

*** Upgrade available for guests wishing to stay overnight in Pamplona

Day 2 - Friday, July 6: San Fermin 2018 Opening Ceremonies

After breakfast we transfer from Olite and make our way to the main square of Pamplona to experience what we have mostly seen on TV and in videos. Watch from a close by balcony as the "Txupinazo" is launched to mark the opening ceremonies for San Fermin in Pamplona. We have reserved VIP balconies in the heart of town to view the launch of San Fermin festival.

There are a lot of activities throughout the day that will keep you busy. You can choose to participate in optional activities or explore the town on your own. Lunch will be served at a traditional restaurant in Pamplona. 

In the evening, guests will have the option to watch a bullfight from horseback in the famous bullring of Pamplona. For the guests not interested in the bullfight, our guides will recommend many other local activities to take part in during San Fermin. 

Following a full day of festivities, we will transfer to Olite for a delicious group dinner and overnight.

Included: 

  • Balcony viewing of the San Fermin opening ceremonies
  • Lunch in Pamplona
  • Guided visit to Pamplona with optional activities (Tickets to be requested at the time of booking the tour - subject to availability)
  • Group dinner in Olite
  • Overnight at historic Olite Parador or similar

*** Upgrade available for guests wishing to stay overnight in Pamplona

Day 3 - Saturday, July 7: Wine Tasting in La Rioja

This morning we make our way to the reserved spots in Pamplona to watch the inaugural run of Running of the Bulls followed by a breakfast in the area. We will watch the thrill seekers run along side Spanish bulls through the narrow streets of Pamplona from a low level balcony. 

We leave the city of Pamplona and travel to La Rioja region. Here we will have lunch and vineyard tour with wine tasting.  

We will return back to Olite where guests can choose to relax on their own or return to Pamplona for optional activities.

Included: 

  • Balcony viewing of the Running of the Bulls
  • Tour and lunch at winery in Spain's famous La Rioja region
  • Breakfast and dinner in Olite
  • Optional Activities in Pamplona
  • Overnight at historic Olite Parador or similar

*** Upgrade available for guests wishing to stay overnight in Pamplona

Day 4 - Sunday, July 8: Enjoy the San Fermin Festivities in Pamplona

After breakfast and an early morning transfer, we make our way to the bullring in Pamplona to experience the many bulls and the thrill-seeking runners entering the ring. 

The afternoon is free with arrangements made for lunch. In the evening the guests may choose to watch another bullfight (optional) at the bullring or spend the evening enjoying various activities in the city on their own.

Dinner will be served at the cloister of the Pamplona cathedral followed by a transfer to Olite for overnight.

Included: 

  • Watch the Running of the Bulls from the bullring in Pamplona
  • Visit to Pamplona with optional activities
  • Goodbye dinner at the cathedral in Pamplona
  • Overnight at historic Olite Parador or similar

*** Upgrade available for guests wishing to stay overnight in Pamplona

Day 5 - Monday, July 9: Morning Bull Run and travel to Barcelona by Renfe Train

This morning we will watch the Running of the Bulls from a low-level balcony in the city center of Pamplona. 

After the bullrun, we will leave the San Fermin celebrations behind and travel to Barcelona where our tour will end. 

For guests interested in traveling to other destinations like Bilbao or San Sebastian or back to Madrid, we can make arrangements upon request.

Included: 

  • Watch the Running of the Bulls from low-level balcony in Pamplona historic city center
  • Renfe train ticket form Pamplona to Barcelona