NORTHERN SPAIN & PORTUGAL BILBAO TO LISBON SEPTEMBER 18 – OCTOBER 6, 2020 TOUR LEADER: DR JENI RYDE

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Overview Northern Spain feels like a country apart, and in many ways, it has been. In this region, the presence of the Moors, who influenced Spain for eight centuries, was significantly shorter and some regions, like Asturias, were never conquered at all. As a result, most of the cultural influences are Northern European and some of the finest and best-preserved pre-Romanesque, Romanesque and Gothic art and architecture can be found here. We see churches and monasteries inspired by the monks of Cluny and influenced by the thousands of pilgrims who came south to walk the Camino Francés to Santiago de Compostela, the final resting place of St James, the ‘Moor Slayer’. Spain’s close neighbour, Portugal, a separate nation since the twelfth century, provides an interesting study in similarity and contrast. With a language very similar to that of Galicia but a rich culture that has influence from the Moors, the Age of Discovery and Imperial wealth, Lisbon provides us with a smorgasbord of art, architecture and culture to finish our journey.

Our 19-day tour travels from East to West in Spain, roughly adhering to the Pilgrim’s route: from the forward-thinking port city of Bilbao in the Basque country, to the inland cities of Burgos and León high on the plains of Castile. We cross the mountains outside picturesque Oviedo and travel on to the Atlantic via the green fields of Celtic Galicia, finishing our stay in Spain in the celebrated city of Santiago de Compostela, with its splendid Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque architecture. From here we leave Galicia and journey south via the UNESCO world heritage listed city of Porto with its stately bridges and fine port wine, to Portugal’s fascinating and often overlooked capital, Lisbon.

Your tour leader Dr Jeni Ryde is a former Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Sydney, where she completed her PhD focusing on the Renaissance, heritage tourism and museology. She has a wide-ranging knowledge of European history, art and architecture, and has travelled extensively through Spain and Portugal.

Jeni holds two undergraduate degrees with majors in Anthropology and French and

Interpreting and Translation with NAATI qualifications, two Masters degrees in Italian Linguistics and TESOL and a cross disciplinary PhD in Renaissance Art History, Tourism and Museum Management.

'Northern Spain is special for me not least because it is less travelled in these times of mass tourism. Highlights are luscious green landscapes, spectacular mountain ranges, dramatic architecture and outstanding art galleries. Add exceptional food and wine and an unhurried lifestyle to these gems and you have a perfect counterpoint to Spain’s busier regions’

“This was my third tour with Jeni and she continues to amaze and inspire with the passion she demonstrates for making the tours memorable for her tour participants. The mix of art, architecture, history, food, wine and fun was perfect.”

– Feedback from Northern Spain & Portugal, May 2019.

NORTHERN SPAIN & PORTUGAL BILBAO TO LISBON

Tour dates: September 18 – October 6, 2020

Tour leader: Dr Jeni Ryde

Tour Price: $9,820 per person, twin share

Single Supplement: $2,295 for sole use of double room

Booking deposit: $500 per person

Recommended airline: Emirates

Maximum places: 20

Itinerary: Bilbao (3 nights), Burgos (2 nights), Leon (2 nights), Oviedo (2 nights), Santiago (3 nights), Porto (2 night), Lisbon (4 nights)

Date published: January 7, 2020

Tour Highlights

GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, BILBAO In 1991, the Basque government commissioned Canadian-American architect, Frank Gehry, to build a work to enliven Bilbao’s decrepit port area. The result was a gallery of contemporary art that has been celebrated by critics and the public alike. The huge exhibition space boasts a permanent and a rotating exhibit collection, but the real draw is the building itself, with its now famous titanium curves.

THE BODEGA YSIOS WINERY In the world-renowned Rioja wine region, the Bodega Ysios is a ‘temple dedicated to wine’. The only winery to be designed by architect Santiago Calatrava, it has an aluminium wave of a roof, inspired by Gaudí. The building has the rugged Sierra de Cantabria as a backdrop and compliments the scenery perfectly, creating a dialogue between the construction and nature.

THE PILGRIMS TRAIL Our itinerary loosely follows the second half of the Camino Francés, which ends at the burial place of the apostle St James, Santiago de Compostela. The cities of Burgos and León feature churches, monasteries and cathedrals which sprung up in the Middle Ages to service the pilgrims. Close to Santiago we walk a section of the trail and meet pilgrims who are close to completing a trek of some 800kms.

PRE-ROMANESQUE CHURCHES The term Pre-Romanesque refers to the architecture of Spain and Portugal after the Classical age and before the Romanesque. On the outskirts of Oviedo, we visit three well preserved churches, dating from the 9th Century, which tell of over a millennium of worship. Set at the foot of the Naranco mountain, the countryside sets off their simplicity and austere design.

PORTUGESE AZULEJOS As far back as the 13th Century, the Portugese developed the art of using tin-glazed ceramic tilework to decorate their buildings. These exquisite tiles, or azulejos, painted predominantly in a blue hue, are a memorable feature of cities like Lisbon, Porto and Sintra. In Lisbon, we visit the National Tile Museum and can admire a work of some 1300 tiles which depicts the city of Lisbon prior to the 1755 earthquake.

Detailed itinerary Included meals are shown with the symbols B, L and D.

FRIDAY September 18 Bilbao

Our tour starts in Bilbao today. We recommend taking an early evening flight from Barcelona to Bilbao with Vueling airlines which connects with flights arriving from Australia. The group airport transfer will coincide with this flight. If you wish to arrive prior to the tour to recover from jetlag, we recommend a few nights in Barcelona. After settling in to our hotel across the river from the Guggenheim, we meet for a welcome drink in hotel reception and then walk to dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight Bilbao (B, D)

Saturday September 19 Guggenheim and casco viejo

Today we explore the striking Guggenheim museum by Frank Gehry. In 1991 the Basque government commissioned Gehry to build a work to enliven Bilbao’s decrepit port area and the result was a work that has been celebrated by critics and the general public alike. We also pay a visit to Bilbao’s renowned Museum of Fine Arts (Bellas Artes), before a mid-afternoon walking tour along the Nervión river to the Casco Viejo (old heart of the city) via the famous Calatrava bridge. Overnight Bilbao (B)

Sunday September 20 San Sebastián

This morning we take a full day excursion by coach to discover the picturesque resort town of San Sebastián. We sample some of the famed local tapas and Txakoli wine before exploring the centre on foot with a local guide. After some free time to walk along the waterfront of the famed Bahia de la Concha, we join our coach trip back to Bilbao admiring the sculpture of Eduardo Chillida on the way. Overnight Bilbao (B, Tapas)

Monday September 21 La Rioja - To Castilla-Leon

Departing the Basque country, we head by coach to the wine growing region of La Rioja. We stop in Laguardia for coffee, a medieval walled city perched on a rocky outcrop and have time to explore here before a visit to the contemporary architect Santiago Calatrava’s extraordinary Bodega Ysios winery. This impressive building, with its Gaudí inspired roof and superb mountain backdrop, is an excellent location for our wine tasting.

Above: Louise Bourgeois' Spider, Maman, stands greets visitors to the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao; and the beautiful resort town of San Sebastián

Below: wine barrels in the extraordinary Bodega Ysios winery

Tour start & finish time

The tour begins on Friday September 18, 2020, at 7.30pm in the lobby of the NH Ría de Bilbao Hotel, Bilbao. The tour ends on Tuesday October 6, 2020, after breakfast at the Bessa Hotel Liberdade, Lisbon.

Lunch will be a typical bodega (winery) lunch at a smaller more intimate family owned vineyard. We arrive at Burgos in the late afternoon, our destination for the next two nights. Overnight Burgos (B, L)

Tuesday September 22 Explore Burgos

We set off on foot to explore the historic centre of a city at the heart of Spain’s history and a principle crossroads of the Camino de Santiago. Amongst other sites we pause outside the Casa del Cordόn, where Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castille, the ‘Catholic Monarchs’, met with Colombus and endorsed his voyages to the New World, and the world heritage Gothic cathedral, built on the pilgrim’s route and inspired by the cathedrals of Paris and Reims. In the afternoon, we pay a visit to the Abbey of Las Huelgas, a beautiful Cistercian monastery just outside the city centre. In the evening, after a talk in the hotel, you might like to sample the hearty local specialty, “Lechazo”, suckling lamb- ask the tour leader for a restaurant recommendation. Overnight Burgos. (B)

Wednesday September 23 pilgrim Route and roman mosaics

Departing Burgos for Leόn we witness sections of the Camino from our coach, passing pilgrims with their iconic staffs and scallop shells tied to their packs. We pause at Frόmista to admire its eleventh century Romanesque church with fine carved capitals, built for the devotion of passing pilgrims. Closer to León, we stop at the Roman Villa of Olmeda where we can view superb Roman mosaics; hidden for centuries under the rural landscape. Today for lunch we sample one of the simple pilgrim meals that hostelries provide on the Camino for the hungry walkers. On arriving at our hotel, the converted monastery of Real Colegiata, in the historic centre, we have time to explore its cloisters, basilica and museum before dinner at Los Delirios, an experimental and highly regarded local restaurant. Overnight Leόn (B, L, D)

Thursday September 24 Explore Leon

Today we enjoy a walking tour of the well preserved medieval centre of Leόn. Our first stop will be the glorious French-style Gothic cathedral with its fine carvings and huge rose windows. Widely considered the finest Gothic building in Spain, it has earned its nickname, the ‘House of Light’. We also stop at the Pantheon of San Isidoro to relish some of the best-preserved Romanesque murals in Spain. After lunch- we suggest tapas in the Barrio Húmedo, or ‘wet quarter’- there is free time to further explore the town: either the Archaeological museum or the Museum of Contemporary Art. In the early evening we gather for a talk in the hotel. Overnight Leόn (B)

Friday September 25 To Asturias

Today we head over the mountains to the enchanting city of Oviedo, where peacocks roam the Campo de San Francisco,

Above: the Gothic Cathedral of Saint Mary in Burgos; a mural in the Pantheon of San Isodoro, Leόn Below: monuments of Oviedo - our group enjoying San Miguel de Lillo all to themselves

and the well-tended parks and squares are lined with Baroque palaces. After lunch and a walking tour of the centre we venture to the edge of town to survey the beautiful ninth century ‘pre-Romanesque’ architecture of the churches of San Miguel de Lillo and Santa María del Naranco, which have been granted UNESCO world heritage. Set at the foot of the surrounding mountains the countryside sets off their simplicity and austere design. We enjoy an early evening meal in the Bulevar de la Sidra, ‘cider boulevard’, a superb place to people watch and marvel at the waiters pouring this local speciality, in the traditional way – from a great height. Overnight Oviedo (B, D)

Saturday September 26 The Picos de Europa

For some of Spain’s finest mountain scenery we take a day trip to the dramatic Picos de Europa, one of Spain’s most visited National Parks. We take the spectacular drive up to the Lakes of Covodonga and enjoy a rustic lunch in a mountain refuge. There is the option of a short walk around the lakes in the company of a local guide (good walking shoes required as the terrain is sometimes uneven). Overnight Oviedo (B, L)

Sunday september 27 Into galicia

We leave the hotel early today to drive the last leg of the Camino route to Santiago de Compostela. En route we visit Castro de Viladonga, an excavated Celtic village over 1500 years old, with an interesting museum attached. We stop for lunch in Lugo, the only city in the world still surrounded by fully intact Roman walls and work up an appetite by walking the fortifications – over 2 kilometres of them if you wish to do the full circuit. On arrival in Santiago we check into our historic hotel, just off the main square, with the evening at leisure. Overnight Santiago (B)

Monday September 28 Santiago de Compostela

Today we explore the beautiful urban area of Santiago de Compostela and witness the emotion of the pilgrims arriving at the cathedral after a journey of over 800 kilometres. The Portico de la Gloria, the main facade, has carvings of 200 figures referring to the Apocalypse, and St James welcomes the pilgrims to their final destination. In the afternoon, there is the option of a leisurely walk along a pretty section of the Camino just outside Santiago. Tonight, we enjoy fine tapas at Abastos 2.0, a cutting-edge extension of the local market which uses excellent regional produce. Overnight Santiago (B, D)

Tuesday September 29 The Atlantic coast

On our last full day in Spain we take an excursion to the beautiful coastline of the Rias Baixas (low estuaries), an area highly renowned for its albariño wine and seafood. We enjoy a wine tasting at the stately home of Pazo de Rubianes, and a walk through their camellia gardens before a leisurely lunch at

Above: the stunning Picos de Europa National Park Below: apostles on the Portico de la Gloria welcome pilgrims to their final destination

the excellent seafood restaurant Yayo Daporta which is Michelin star rated. After lunch, we take a stroll along the coast to view the mussel platform farms, before returning to our hotel. Overnight Santiago (B, L)

Wednesday September 30 INTO PORTUGAL

Departing Galicia, we head south into Portugal and stop at Porto, a world heritage listed site and nicknamed the ‘City of Bridges’. We take a short cruise along the Douro River and stop for a port tasting at the prestigious Ferreira cellars. Dinner tonight is at a popular restaurant close to our hotel. Overnight Porto (B, D)

Thursday October 1 Porto

This morning we do a walking tour of the interior of Porto away from the river, stopping at the rail station with its vast tile mosaics and looking into the spectacular cathedral cloisters and the Stock Exchange building, all famous for their tiles. In the afternoon we have free time to enjoy this beautiful city. Overnight Porto (B)

Friday October 2 Sintra

We leave Porto for the capital Lisbon, visiting Sintra on the way. Sintra is a unique combination of natural mountain beauty and fairytale palaces. The National Palace is easily distinguished by its two large conical chimneys, while the rest of the building consists of manueline, gothic and moorish architectural styles. Inside, a series of interconnecting courtyards, galleries and corridors join a cohesive set of rooms many decorated with magnificent azulejos. Another treasure of the region on our itinerary is the Convent of the Capuchos; seeming to emerge from the surrounding woodland the Franciscan convent’s philosophy of austerity and poverty is shown by the architectural and decorative simplicity of the tiny cells carved out of the rock. Overnight Lisbon (B)

Saturday October 3 Lisbon

This morning we pay homage to the Golden Age of Discovery and explore the bairro (borough) of Belém. Our touring commences at Belém Tower, a 16th century fortification commissioned by King John II at the mouth of the Tagus River and which formed a vital part of Lisbon’s defences. We continue up the river to the Discovery Monument, celebrating the location where explorers departed to the Far East to open up important trade routes. After a break for one of the finest Portugese tarts in town, we visit the Jerónimos Monastery with its superb Manueline cloisters, where seafarers came to pray before leaving or entering port. In the afternoon we enjoy the Berardo Collection Museum which houses an extraordinary collection of abstract, surrealist and pop art amassed by Portuguese billionaire, José Berardo. This afternoon, there is a talk in the

Above: the old town of Porto on the Douro River; and the fairytale Palace da Pena in Sintra

Below: Belém Tower stands guard at the entrance to Lisbon Harbour

hotel on the history of Portugese decorative tiles, or azulejos. Tonight we enjoy a performance of Fado in a local restaurant. Fado is a Portuguese musical genre dating from the early 19th century, characterized by its mournful tunes and lyrics. Overnight Lisbon (B, D)

Sunday October 4 LAPA

Our first visit today is to one of Europe’s great unsung treasure houses, the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, a fine private art collection featuring works by Rubens, Rembrandt, Monet, Van Dyke and Renoir. This is followed by an excursion to the Tile Museum to view its exquisite collection of azulejos, dating from the 15th century. The museum is housed in the monastic buildings of the Madre de Deus Convent whose interiors are amongst the most magnificent in the city. Overnight Lisbon (B)

Monday October 5 Alfama

We take an iconic yellow tram up to Alfama to view the Castle of São Jorge and enjoy its outstanding views over the city. The citadel dates from the 6th century when it was fortified by the Romans but later served as a Moorish royal residence until captured by Portugal’s first king, Alfonso Henriques in 1147. From here we meander down through the labyrinthine Moorish bairro of Alfama, a truly emblematic part of the city. Alfama was largely spared in the earthquake of 1755 and is still a maze of narrow streets and steep steps, flower-laden iron balconies and small squares. Before pausing for free time, we visit the Núcleo Arqueológico, an extraordinary archeological site with remains dating from the Iron Age, hidden under a modern-day bank. We finish our trip with a farewell dinner in a prestigious local restaurant. Overnight Lisbon (B, D)

Tuesday October 6 Depart

The tour concludes this morning after breakfast. Airport transfers are provided for anyone who has booked their flights with Academy Travel. (B)

Hotels Hotels have been selected principally for their central location and 4* rating. Bilbao, NH Ría de Bilbao (3 nights) Burgos, Hotel AC Burgos (2 nights) Leόn, Hotel Real de Colegiata (2 nights) Oviedo, Camporamor Hotel (2 nights) Santiago, Hotel San Francisco Monumento (3 nights) Porto, Hotel Pestana Vintage (2 nights) Lisbon, Bessa Hotel Liberdade (4 nights)

Above: the iconic yellow trams of the Alfama, Lisbon Below: a scene of Lisbon Harbour from the unique collection of decorative azulejos in the Lisbon Tile Museum; and Portuguese tarts waiting to be eaten at Pasteis de Belem

Tour Price The tour price is $9,820 per person, twin share (land content only). The supplement for a single room is $2,295 per person. A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is required to secure a place on the tour.

Tour Inclusions Included in the tour price 18 nights’ accommodation in carefully selected four-star

hotels All breakfasts, plus lunches and dinners as stated Land travel by air-conditioned coach Extensive background notes and lectures on tour Services of a qualified and experienced tour leader

throughout tour All entrance fees to sites mentioned on itinerary Qualified local guides where appropriate Tips for all services included in the itinerary

Not included International air fares, taxes and surcharges (see below) Travel insurance Meals not mentioned in itinerary Expenses of a personal nature

Air travel OPTIONS The tour price quoted is for land content only. International flights from Australia to Barcelona and the domestic flight to Bilbao at the start of the tour are not included in the price. We suggest you fly Emirates into Barcelona and out of Lisbon at the end. The leg from Barcelona to Bilbao is with Vueling Airlines. Please contact us for a full range of airfare options, with these or other airlines. Transfers between airport and hotel are included for all passengers booking their flights through Academy Travel. These may be group or individual transfers.

Enquiries & bookings For further information and to secure a place on this tour please contact Hannah Kleboe at Academy Travel on 9235 0023 or 1800 639 699 (outside Sydney) or email hannah@academytravel.com.au

Weather on Tour Temperatures in Northern Spain in September range from evening lows of around 14 in Burgos to maxima of 25 degrees during the day – very agreeable for travel. You should expect rain for several days of the tour in ‘Green Spain’, but not enough to interrupt the tour program. Lisbon is further south and will be generally warmer and sunnier with temperatures ranging from 17-26 degrees.

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