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Spain at Leisure
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
LY |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
11 |
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Starting Price |
$1939 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$572 |
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Triple room disc. |
$37 |
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Countries Visited |
Spain
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City Highlights |
Seville, Granada, Cordoba, Toledo, Malaga, Madrid |
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MADRID
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum
TOLEDO
Guided sightseeing, visit an early synagogue, the gothic cathedral, Santo Tome Church with one of El Grecos masterpieces; a Damascene steel workshop
MADRID-CORDOBA
By high-speed train (first-class)
CORDOBA
Guided sightseeing, visit the Mosque of the Caliphs
SEVILLE
Guided sightseeing, visit Maria Luisa park, the cathedral, and the Santa Cruz quarter
ROCK OF GIBRALTAR
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Michaels Caves
GRANADA
Guided sightseeing, visit the Alhambra and the Water Gardens of the Generalife
MEALS
9 buffet breakfasts (BB); 3 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Madrid
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included with land and air price.
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Day 1: (Wed.)
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2: Arrival in Madrid, Spain. (Thu.)
Time to rest or to start exploring the Spanish capital. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 3: Madrid. (Fri.)
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide takes you to the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de Espaeħa with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. Then the highlight: a visit to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM with its priceless art treasures. The afternoon is at leisure, and an optional excursion to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen can be arranged. (BB)
Day 4: Madrid. Excursion to Toledo. (Sat.)
Focus on splendid Toledo, spectacularly situated on a granite hill surrounded by a loop of the Tagus River. A Local Guide takes you to the Moorish bridge, an early SYNAGOGUE, the 13th-century GOTHIC CATHEDRAL, and the Church of SANTO TOM with one of El Grecos most famous paintings. Also time to visit a DAMASCENE STEEL WORKSHOP before returning to Madrid. The rest of the afternoon is free for independent activities. (BB)
Day 5: Madrid-Cordoba-Seville. (Sun.)
This morning board the exciting high-speed TRAIN that whisks you to Cordoba. Your guided sightseeing tour includes the Alcazar, the Roman Bridge, and the medieval old Jewish quarter. Tour the magnificent 8th-century MOSQUE OF THE CALIPHS, famous for its 850 pillars of porphyry, marble, and jasper. Then on to Seville by motorcoach. (BB,D)
Day 6: Seville. (Mon.)
Your Local Guide explains the citys role in Roman times, its conquest by the Moors in 712 A.D., and its contribution to the discovery of the New World. Admire MARIA LUISA PARK. Drive to the Plaza de Espaeħa, the Gold Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that used to be the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Visit the CATHEDRAL with Columbus tomb, the worlds largest gothic edifice, and stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. For a truly Andalusian night out, reserve a seat at our optional flamenco show. (BB)
Day 7: At Leisure in Seville. (Tue.)
A free day to explore the sunny capital of Andalusia or to join an exciting optional excursion. (BB)
Day 8: Seville-Gibraltar-Torremolinos. (Wed.)
Drive south through the sunny wine region on the Costa de la Luz to the ROCK OF GIBRALTAR, in British hands since 1704. Hear about its turbulent history from your Local Guide, see the Moorish Castle, visit ST. MICHAELS CAVES and the colony of Barbary apes. Then continue to your beachfront hotel along the elegant Costa del Sol. (BB,D)
Day 9: At Leisure in Torremolinos. Optional Excursion to Morocco. (Thu.)
Day at leisure to enjoy the sandy beaches or to browse through the trendy boutiques. Another possibility: join an optional excursion to Morocco, on the African continent, with sightseeing in Tangier, lunch at a local restaurant, and time to explore the surroundings. (BB)
Day 10: Torremolinos. Excursion to Granada. (Fri.)
Away from the sea and into the mountains to history-steeped Granada. Meet your Local Guide and visit Granadas main attraction, the ALHAMBRA. The mighty yet graceful citadel was planned by the 13th-century Moorish ruler Al Ahamar. A fantasy of lace in stone surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains, it affords superb views of the Old Quarter and Sacromonte, a mountain occupied by Gypsy cave dwellers. Also amble through the magnificent WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE, the royal summer residence. Then time to further discover the beauties of this enchanting city on your own. In the late afternoon, return to Torremolinos. (BB)
Day 11: (Sat.)
Your homebound flight from Malaga arrives the same day. (BB) |
| Receive 10% off any Listed Land Price if you purchase Land & Air or receive 10% off any land price if land only is purchased.These deals sell out fast and prices on all of our tour specials can only be guaranteed once deposit has been made, so hurry now! Please call us toll-free at 1 800 935 2620 to book one of our discounted specials. |
Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from New York (JFK/EWR), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
| Touring Date |
Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single
(Land & Air) |
Single
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| Apr 09 - Apr 19, 2008 | Call Us | $1939 | Call Us | $2511 | | Apr 23 - May 03, 2008 | Call Us | $1949 | Call Us | $2521 | | May 07 - May 17, 2008 | Call Us | $1949 | Call Us | $2521 | | May 21 - May 31, 2008 | Call Us | $1949 | Call Us | $2521 | | Jun 04 - Jun 14, 2008 | Call Us | $1949 | Call Us | $2521 | | Jun 18 - Jun 28, 2008 | Call Us | $1959 | Call Us | $2531 | | Jul 02 - Jul 12, 2008 | Call Us | $1949 | Call Us | $2521 | | Jul 30 - Aug 09, 2008 | Call Us | $1949 | Call Us | $2521 | | Sep 10 - Sep 20, 2008 | Call Us | $1959 | Call Us | $2531 | | Sep 24 - Oct 04, 2008 | Call Us | $1949 | Call Us | $2521 | | Oct 08 - Oct 18, 2008 | Call Us | $1949 | Call Us | $2521 | | Oct 22 - Nov 01, 2008 | Call Us | $1939 | Call Us | $2511 |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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