Special Programs for Sanfermín 2009

May 4, 2009 - PRLog -- “Txupinazo” Program - 6 July

Join Peña Seattle in the Ayuntamiento at noon on July 6th for the opening ceremony of Los Sanfermines, and the “txupinazo” (Basque), the firing of the rockets announcing the start of Fiesta de San Fermín 2009.  Enjoy this unique spectacle from the privileged vantage point of a private balcony overlooking the Town Hall Square as it begins to fill with thousands of celebrants, all dressed in white.

Our special opening ceremony program includes the services of a local guide who will explain the significance of the event, premium balcony reservations in the Town Hall Square, across from city hall, refreshments, including Cava (Spanish champagne), excellent Navarran wine, cold beer and soda and an assortment of fresh appetizers while we await the firing of the rockets, at noon, signaling the start of another great fiesta.

The “txupinazo” sets the mood for the next eight days and nights, 204 hours of the fiesta, as Pamplona celebrates its long and colorful history.

Balcony Programs for the encierro, the running of the bulls - 7 - 14 July

VIP Balcony Program - Program includes our special buffet breakfast at the Nuevo Casino in the Plaza del Castillo following the encierro.  The VIP program is limited to a maximum of 35 people per day and is available to VIP hotel package clients only.

Standard Balcony Program - Includes the balcony reservation and services of a guide for the encierro.

Pobre de mi Balcony Program – 14 July (10:00 pm to 1:00 am)


Special Excursions during the Fiesta

City Tour - Available 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 13 July – A visit to the casco viejo, the Old City.  Program is limited to a maximum of 20 people/day – advanced reservations required

Bodega Tour - A visit to the Bodega Otazu or the Señorio de Sarría, two of the premium wineries in Navarra.  Tour is followed by a special lunch.  Available 8 and 10 July – or by special arrangement. Program is limited to a maximum of 20 people/day – advanced reservations required

Transfers - Airport to Hotel - Private transfers are available between Hondarribia (San Sebastián) – Barcelona – Biarritz – Bilbao – Madrid – Noain (Pamplona) and your hotel in Pamplona.

Private guides services are also available during the fiesta.  Please contact IBERIAN TRAVELER for additional information

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Tour Operator offering custom tour packages in Spain, Portugal and southwest France. Specializing in the Fiesta de San Fermín, the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain.