Nicaragua is a country with rich cultural traditions which are beautiful, unique and fascinating for the visitor. This tropical country has a rustic, authentic culture and an age-old tradition of unique handmade crafts and folk art. Nicaragua is also home to two of the oldest settlements in the Western Hemisphere: the Spanish colonial cities of León and Granada. Best of all, the Nicaraguan people are among the kindest and warmest people in the world. This is a fascinating escape from the high pressure, high-tech worries of the modern world: a journey into a more personal, simpler time. This trip includes special visits to experience the unique and artistic pageantry of the Holy Week festivities in both León and Granada.

Program includes:

• All ground transportation in private car/bus with A/C
• 1 night lodging at Hotel Metrocentro Intercontinental***** in Managua (standard)
• 3 nights lodging at Hotel Austria in León** (standard)
• 3 nights lodging at Hotel Alhambra** in Granada (standard)
  - 2 nights lodging at Hotel El Convento in León*** (optional)
  - 3 nights lodging at Hotel Colonial in Granada*** (optional)
  - 3 nights lodging at Montelimar Beach Resort***** with all meals (optional)
• Full time assistance of a bilingual guide
• Assistance of specialized expert guides on days 2,3 and 6
• All breakfasts
• Visit to artisan's workshops of the highland villages of central Pacific
• Walking tour of colonial León
• Walking tour of colonial Granada
• Guided observation of the unique Holy Week festivals in León and Granada
• Hotel taxes