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TOURS PROGRAMME

The organisers have appointed Ovation Spain as the official tours agency. They will be at your service to provide assistance with tours and airport transfers throughout your stay in Madrid. Ovation Spain will have a desk in the Welcome Area during the Forum for any last minute reservations and advice.

 

TOURS

The proposed tours are available every day from 26th of September to the 1st of October 2010 and will allow you to comfortably see the highlights of Madrid and its surroundings. Tours will depart from the Palacio de Congresos and complete descriptions and rates are available on the Forum website.

Royal Palacemadrid panoramic tour

Full day tour in TuledoFull day tour in Salamanca

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Royal Palace, walking tour & Lunch

Housed in the old Alcázar building, the Royal Palace was built during the 18th century. It is one of Europe’s richest palaces and is very well preserved. The Royal Palace hosts the Spanish Crown’s official receptions and meetings. Many artistic works belonging to the royal family can also be admired. You will enjoy lunch at Botin restaurant, the town’s oldest typical restaurant and then a walking tour in the old quarter of Madrid (Major Square, Baja street...).

Madrid Panoramic Tour

Discover Madrid under its different historical periods by bus (Habsburg period, Bourbon period). You will drive past the Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sul squares, see the city’s main monuments (Palacio Real, Teatro Real, Museo del Prado…) and fountains. The sightseeing tour will also bring you through the aristocratic quarter of Salamanca, where distinguished designers have their boutiques and along the elegant La Castellana avenue leading to the city’s financial quarter…

Full Day in Toledo

Located 70 km away from Madrid, Toledo forms part of the world heritage. You will stroll through this beautiful medieval city on foot. The painter El Greco lived in Toledo during most of his life and the city still holds the quarters of the Cardinal Primate. You will also have the opportunity to visit Toledo’s emblematic Gothic Cathedral, El Greco, Santa Maria and San Juan de los Reyes churches. At the Bodegas Adulfo wine cellar, considered to have one of the best wine ranges in Spain, a wine course will be followed by lunch.

Full day Tour in Salamanca

Salamanca is famous for its oldest university in Spain. This charming town is situated 212 km away from Madrid and has kept its original architecture. More recent buildings are constructed within Salamanca's culture and tradition. The city has been declared "World Heritage Site" by UNESCO. Your visit’s highlights: the cathedral marked by the transition from gothic to Renaissance period, the university, the main square and monasteries... Then you will enjoy a traditional lunch at Don Mauro situated at the heart of Salamanca.

How to sign up for tours and airport transfers

  • If you would like more information or are interested in registering, please send your request by e-mail to the official tours agency, Ovation Spain, at tours@wlpgasforum-aegpl2010.com

Confirmation

  • You’ll receive a confirmation by e-mail from
    tours@wlpgasforum-aegpl2010.com
  • Once your booking request is received, a credit card form needs to be filled in and sent back to:
    tours@wlpgasforum-aegpl2010.com
  • You will then receive a confirmation e-mail from Ovation Spain summarising the tours and/or transfers that you have registered for.

Payment

Ovation Spain will debit the credit card upon receipt of the reservation form.

Booking Conditions

  • Rates shown are in EUROS per person.
  • Tours & transfers are provided on air conditioned vehicles with an English speaking guide.
  • Rates include:
    - Local and service taxes (new VAT rates are applicable in Spain, as per 1st July 2010.)
    - Meals mentioned in the corresponding programme;
    - Entrance tickets.
  • Rates do not include:
    - Any personal expense;
    - Train tickets;
    - Meals not mentioned in the programme;
    - Porterage at airports & hotels.

Cancellation Pulicy

  • Reservation changes or cancellation must be sent to Ovation Spain, the official agency, in writing via e-mail.
  • Airport transfers and tours

    Cancellation:
    Once you received your tour or transfer confirmation by e-mail, your service is booked. In case of cancellation, this can be made without charge before the 17th September 2010. In case of cancellation between the 18th September and 3 days before the service: 50% will be charged to the clients. Between 2 days and the day of the services, a cancellation fee of 100% will be charged.

    Change:
    If you do need to make changes, please do it in written and always include your name, the tour or transfer selected and the date. Changes free of charge can be made until the 3 days before the service. After this, 25% will be charged to the clients

    (Please note that VAT rates in Spain changed on 1st July 2010. Prices here above include new VAT rate).
  • Pre and Post Tours

    Cancellation:
    Once you receive your tour confirmation by e-mail, your service is booked. In case of cancellation, this can be made without charge until 15 days before the date of the tour. In case of cancellation between 14 days and 5 days before the service: 50% will be charged to the clients. Between 4 days and the day of the services, a cancellation fee of 100% will be charged.
  • The Organisers reserve the right to cancel tours with less than 5 participants.
  • Change:
    If you do need to make changes, please do it in written and always include your name, the tour or selected and the date. All changes are upon request. Changes free of charge can be made until 7 days before the service. After this, 25% will be charged to the clients.

Information

Ovation Spain - Barcelona Office
C Tuset 32, 5º, C.P 08006 – Barcelona Spain
Phone: +34 93 445 97 42
E-mail: tours@wlpgasforum-aegpl2010.com

 

PRE and POST FORUM TOURS

Tours can also be arranged before and after the Forum to allow you to travel further and see some of Europe’s richest sites outside Madrid. For more information, please contact: tours@wlpgasforum-aegpl2010.com

 

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

To book any transfer in Madrid, please contact Ovation Spain at: tours@wlpgasforum-aegpl2010.com

Prices per vehicle:

Transfer Airport ( just 1 terminal) / City Center or City Center Airport (Just 1 Terminal):
Executive Sedan ( max. 2 passengers with luggage): 68 € // 70 €
Executive Van ( max. 6 passengers with Luggage): 88 € // 90,50 €

Transfer Airport ( 2 stops at different terminals) / City Center or City Center Airport (2 stops at different Terminal):
Executive Sedan ( max. 2 passengers with luggage): 82 € // 84,50 €
Executive Van ( max. 6 passengers with Luggage): 101 € // 104,50 €

(Please note that VAT rates in Spain changed on 1st July 2010. Prices here above include new VAT rate).