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The Battle Of Salamanca 200th Anniversary 2012

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Wellington's victory over Marshal Marmont's forces 7kms south of the great university city of Salamanca, the Society is offering a very singular 2 day 1 night excursion.  Limited numbers at 28

Tour dates are 21-22 July to coinside with bi-centenary celebrations.

Please contact the Society Chairman, Stephen Drake-Jones for pricing and other questions.

WellingtonSalamanca

Itinerary

21 July

  • 9.30am depart Madrid in private bus to Toro

  • VIP drinks with the Mayor at the town hall once used as Lord Wellington'a HQ 

  •  Private tour & wine tasting at Fariña Bodega

  • 3 course lunch with choice wines overlooking the River Duero

  • 45 minute drive to Salamanca & check in to our hotel just off the Plaza Mayor

  • Evening tapa walking tour  

22 July

  • Short drive to Arapiles & private visit & lecture at the BattleMuseum

  • A visit to all the important sites on the battlefield, including panoramic view from the Grande

  • Grand buffet lunch at Julio´s much famed restaurant in Arapiles

  • A drive to the walled town of Avila. Half hour pit-stop

  • Return to Madrid approximately 7.30PM



Green Jacket with Rifle

 

 

  

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