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Ci-dessous les excursions propos\u00e9es par le CIEF cette ann\u00e9e. Notez s\u2019il vous plait que chaque excursion n\u00e9cessite un minimum de 35 participants et accepte un maximum de 80 participants. Si le nombre minimum de participants n\u2019est pas atteint, l\u2019excursion sera annul\u00e9e et un remboursement int\u00e9gral (100 %) sera effectu\u00e9 aux participants inscrits.<\/p>\n

Il faut donc envoyer un formulaire de pr\u00e9-r\u00e9servation \u00e0 M. Valent\u00edn G\u00f3mez, info@glaukaviajes.com<\/a><\/strong>. La date limite est le 14 juin pour les r\u00e9servations des excursions d\u2019un jour<\/strong> (mercredi, samedi et dimanche) et le 28 f\u00e9vrier pour la r\u00e9servation de l\u2019excursion au pays basque<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Pour la r\u00e9servation des excursions d\u2019un jour, utiliser ce formulaire<\/strong><\/a> (Cliquer)<\/p>\n

Pour la r\u00e9servation de l\u2019excursion au pays basque, utiliser ce formulaire<\/strong><\/a> (cliquer)<\/p>\n

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EXCURSIONS <\/span><\/strong>CI\u00c9F <\/strong><\/span>\u2013 Juin 2026<\/span> (avec nos excuses pour les informations en anglais)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Wednesday, June 24 (afternoon): Getaway to San Lorenzo de El Escorial<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Built\"\"<\/a> at the end of the 16th century, the Monastery of El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rises in a setting of exceptional beauty at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama, north of Madrid. A retreat of a mystical king, Philip II, El Escorial became, during the final years of his reign, the center of the greatest political power of the time. Philip II founded the monastery in 1563 as a votive monument and as the pantheon of Spanish monarchs since Charles V, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.<\/p>\n

The Royal Site includes the monastery\u2014an immense stone complex surrounde\"\"<\/a>d by formal French-style gardens and monks\u2019 gardens\u2014the Houses of Trades, and the Company Quarters, which housed the services of the palace and the monastery. In the 18th century, new Houses of Trades were built to complete the Lonja (the public stone building). Over time, a small town developed around the monastery, a true model of the Age of Enlightenment, which hosted the court and the two country residences of the sons of Charles III.<\/p>\n

Departure:<\/strong> 3:00 p.m.
\nReturn:<\/strong> 8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> \u20ac70 per person<\/p>\n

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Saturday, June 27: Day Trip to Toledo<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>Successively a Roman municipality, capital of the Visigothic kingdom, stronghold of the Emirate of C\u00f3rdoba, outpost of the Christian kingdoms in their struggle against the Moors, and in the 16th century the temporary seat of supreme power under Charles V, Toledo is the guardian of more than two millennia of history. Its masterpieces come from diverse civilizations in an environment where the coexistence of three major religions\u2014Judaism, Christianity, and Islam\u2014was a defining element.<\/p>\n

Guided tour of the historic center, the Jewish Quarter, the Convent District, and must-see landmarks such as the Santa Cruz Museum, the Alc\u00e1zar of Toledo, Toledo Cathedral, the Synagogue of El Tr\u00e1nsito and the Synagogue of Santa Mar\u00eda la Blanca, the Mosque of Cristo de la Luz, the Puerta del Sol, and the Church of Santiago del Arrabal, among others.<\/p>\n

Departure:<\/strong> 9:00 a.m.
\nReturn:<\/strong> around 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> \u20ac75<\/p>\n

Sunday, June 28: Day Trip to Segovia<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>The Roman aqueduct of Segovia, probably built around the year 50 AD, is remarkably well preserved. This majestic double-arched structure stands within the magnificent historic city of Segovia, where one can also admire the Alc\u00e1zar, begun in the 11th century, and the 16th-century Gothic cathedral.<\/p>\n

Departure:<\/strong> 9:00 a.m.
\nReturn:<\/strong> around 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Guided tour of the city center: the aqueduct, the Jewish Quarter, Plaza Mayor, Segovia Cathedral, the house-museum of the writer Antonio Machado, the Romanesque churches of San Mart\u00edn and Vera Cruz, followed by the Alc\u00e1zar and the city walls.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> \u20ac75<\/p>\n

Minimum:<\/strong> 35 participants (70 participants for two groups)<\/p>\n

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Excursion de trois jours au Pays basque<\/span><\/h2>\n

San Sebasti\u00e1n, Bilbao, and Pamplona<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Three northern cities, each with its own distinct character, united by history, culture, and a unique identity.<\/p>\n

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Day 1 \u2013 June 29<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Departure from Alcal\u00e1 de Henares at 8:00 a.m. Short stops along the way. Free lunch. In the afternoon, visit of San Sebasti\u00e1n and discovery of its emblematic sites: the Old Town, Plaza de la Constituci\u00f3n, Basilica of Santa Mar\u00eda del Coro (exterior), Church of San Vicente (exterior), the La Concha seafront promenade with magnificent views of the bay, and the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd (exterior). A local guide will introduce the city\u2019s history, culture, and development. Arrival at the hotel, check-in. Dinner and overnight stay.<\/p>\n

Day 2 \u2013 June 30<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Breakfast. Early departure for Bilbao. Guided tour of the city\u2019s streets and main landmarks: the Old Town (Casco Viejo), also known as \u201cLas Siete Calles\u201d (The Seven Streets), Plaza Nueva, Church of San Ant\u00f3n (exterior), Ribera Market (exterior), a walk along the Bilbao estuary, and the exterior of the Guggenheim Museum, with explanations of its architecture and the city\u2019s urban transformation. The visit also covers Bilbao\u2019s industrial history and its conversion into a modern cultural city. Free afternoon. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.<\/p>\n

Day 3 \u2013 July 1<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Breakfast. Early departure for Pamplona. Guided tour of the historic center, City Hall Square, City Hall (exterior), the San Ferm\u00edn bull-running route, Cathedral of Santa Mar\u00eda la Real (exterior), and the city walls and defensive remains. Explanation of local traditions, festivals, and Pamplona\u2019s role on the Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago). Free time for lunch and return to Alcal\u00e1 de Henares.<\/p>\n

Included Services<\/strong><\/p>\n