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The Running of the Bulls Experience

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If you are looking for a combination of fun, tradition, excellent gastronomy and art, this is the trip and the experience you where looking for.

The Running of the Bulls Experience is the most outstanding itinerary to attend to Saint Fermin Festival. A perfect mix of activities that offers the of best of Spain. With this 8 days trip, you will discover The Running of the bulls, and also important cities as Barcelona or San Sebastian.

We selected for you best spots, hotels, restaurants and routes to celebrate with us the best festival worldwide in style.

The Running of the Bulls Experience, match perfectly with other itineraries as the A Luxury Trip Across Green Spain

HIGHLIGHTS:

ITINERARY:

July 2nd

Upon your arrival to the Barcelona Airport, our private luxury cars will be waiting to escort your 5-Star hotel with a prime location, where our staff will greet you to assist with check-in.

After lunch and once you have rested from your travels, we will visit one of the most historic houses in Barcelona, a modernist gem, where we will enjoy a welcome drink and review the adventures in store for you in the coming days.

 

July 3rd:

After breakfast, our local guide will be your escort as you visit the old town of Barcelona, a historic town that has become a cosmopolitan city full of contrast as well as a European icon.

Today, we will have lunch in a very traditional Spanish way, Tapeando. Discovering the finest tapas in Barcelona as we walk through the historic neighborhoods of Gòtic and Born.

We’ll visit the most genuine and authentic markets, bars and taverns in the city to enjoy the taste of the most outstanding tapas paired with wines and cava.

Tonight you will be part of the glamurose Barcelona’s Nightlife from our VIP Table reserved at one of the most exclusive clubs of the city.

 

July 4th

Breathtaking monuments as La Sagrada Familia or Parque Guell are a must if you are visiting Barcelona. For that reason, our expert guide in architecture will explain you his master pieces during our Gaudi Tour.

After that fantastic morning, you will have free time to get lost in the beautiful city of Barcelona, to go Shopping, discover the city at your own pace, enjoy the gastronomy at one of its fabulous restaurants or just relax at the hotel to get ready for your next stop, Pamplona during The Running of the Bulls.

 

July 5th

Today, afetr breakfast, our luxury van will be waiting to escort you to our 4-Star hotel, one of the best hotels in Pamplona, where our staff will greet you and assist with check-in.

After the trip you will relax at the spa with a 90 minutes circuit to be ready for the biggest festival of the world, The Running of the Bulls.

Then, we invite you to discover one of its gems, Pamplona Cathedral during our Private Cocktail, that will take place in a very special patio of the Cathedral.

 

July 6th

Today is the big Opening Ceremony, the Chupinazo, probably one of the most exciting events of the festival.

You will celebrate it from the best spot in Pamplona while you are enjoying a traditional Almuerzo (a selection of delicious tapas, wine and champagne). Our VIP balcony is located in a beautiful home just in front of City Hall, where the Mayor of Pamplona light the rocket to start the festival.

After a free evening, your “merienda” (spanish snack and wine) will be ready to watch the first Bullfight. Corrida de Rejones, a very special fight where fighters mounted horses to fight 6 bravo bulls. Here we had reserve for you great seats in the lowest level of the bullring.

Once fight ends, we will be waiting for you at our Fireworks Cocktail. A delicious dinner followed by a wnderful Fireworks views from our Premium Terrace located at Baluarte Building.

 

July 7th

July 7th is the oficial San Fermín Day, and probably the most important day for Pamplona locals.

At 7am, our Exclusive Balcony will be available for you to attend to the most wellknown event of the festival, El Encierro (The Running of the bulls). From here, while you enjoy a fantastic breakfast, you will watch bulls and runners running through through the most famouse street of Pamplona, Estafeta Street.

Once El Encierro finish, our expert guide and runner, will pick you up to walk with you and discover Pamplona Highlights. Also, today we invite you to see how locals honor their saint (San Fermín) with a Beautiful Procession from our exclusive Balcony.

In the evening, our luxury Vans will escort you to your boutique hotel in San Sebastian, beachfront accommodation located in a belle epoque building.

 

July 8th

San Sebastian is well knowed for its gastronomy, you can find here the most delicious Pintxos and many Michelin Star Restaurants. Today we are going to spend the day tasting delicious dishes.

We will start stroling this elegant city looking for the finest Pintxos and wine. You will visit the best locales to try best gastronomy in miniature with our expert guide.

After free afternoon in San Sebastian, your table will be ready to be surprised by a wonderful tasting menu at one of best restaurants in Spain runned by Chef Pedro Subijana, one of the fathers of new basque cousine and holder of 3 Michelin Star.

The perfect way to farwell Spain and ends this fantastic journey.

 

July 9th

At your convenience, our luxury cars, will ride you to Bilbao Airport.

INCLUSIONS:

7 Nights in 5-star and 4-star hotel, including hotel taxes and service charges
All transportation and all baggage handling as indicated in detailed itinerary.
Meals as indicated in detailed itinerary (7 Breakfast, 3 Lunch, 3 Dinner)
All special events, private tours, guest experts and entrance fees, as indicated in detailed itinerary
Services of a local guides
All the local experts and specialists
Reservations at restaurants, spas, cultural events and performances
All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel service
The full services of I Live Spain Concierge before, during and after your trip
Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our travel specialists
24h support in each destination during your trip
NOTE: Tour prices are in US dollars and are based on double occupancy. Single occupancy prices are available, upon request.

** If you are looking for a bespoke itinerary please, don’t hesitate to contact us at info@i-live-spain.com

EXCLUSIONS:

Airfare, airport taxes and fuel surcharges Travel visas and permits (if required). Travel insurance Gratuities Personal and other expenses such as bar bills, transportation, laundry and other expenses not stated in the itinerary.

Days

8

Where

Barcelona

Type of Trip

Intimate Group

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