In association with the Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures
with Collette Vacations
To learn more about Historic Bethlehem’s offering of Crossing the Pyrenees, please join us for an informational reception on January 24, 2008 or March 6, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. The information receptions will be held at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts
New for 2008!
Historic Bethlehem is proud to offer Crossing the Pyrenees, a Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventure.
Highlights include Madrid, Royal Palace, Prado Museum, Toledo, Burgos, Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, Pamplona, San Sebastian, Parador de Vielha, Barcelona and the Picasso Museum.
The trip takes place September 18-29, 2008 and includes 10 breakfasts and 6 dinners.
Per person rates for HB Members: Double Occupancy, $3299; Single Occupancy, $4199; Triple Occupancy, $3199. Add $100 to each price for Non HB Members
Itinerary
Day 1: Thursday, September 18, 2008: Overnight Flight
Day 2: Friday, September 19, 2008: Arrive Madrid, Spain
Day 3: Saturday, September 20, 2008: Madrid- Royal Palace- Prado Museum
Day 4: Sunday, September 21, 2008: Madrid - Toledo - Madrid
Day 5: Monday, September 22, 2008: Madrid - Burgos - Bilbao
Day 6: Tuesday, September 23, 2008: Bilbao
Day 7: Wednesday, September 24, 2008: Bilbao - Pamplona - San Sebastian - Bilbao
Day 8: Thursday, September 25, 2008: Bilbao - Hondarribia - Vielha
Day 9: Friday, September 26, 2008: Vielha - Lleida - Barcelona
Day 10: Saturday, September 27, 2008: Barcelona
Day 11: Sunday, September 28, 2008: Barcelona
Day 12: Monday, September 29, 2008: Barcelona, conclusion of tour
Educational Highlights in Spain
Your journey to Spain will be enhanced by local guest speakers who will discuss topics ranging from Spanish art history to the fascinating Basque language and culture.
- Enjoy a lecture by an art historian on the achievements of the Spanish masters, whose works you’ll have the opportunity to admire during your visit to the world-renowned Prado Museum.
- Gain an understanding of the fascinating and vibrant Basque culture with its mysterious origins, unique history and centuries-old language during an exclusive talk.
- Learn about modern art and architecture, particularly the contributions of Spanish legends Picasso, Gaudi and Dali during a lecture in beautiful Barcelona.
Click on the following link for more details about the trip:
untitled-1.pdf (PDF: 356.5 KB)For more information or to register, please contact Anne Schenkel (610) 691-5135 or Lori Ann Wukitsch at lwukitsch@historicbethlehem.org