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Iberian Vacation - Winter
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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| Package Information |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
ZWW |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
14 |
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Starting Price |
$1599 (Select Dates) * |
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Triple room disc. |
$38 |
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Countries Visited |
Spain
Portugal
Morocco
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City Highlights |
Tangier, Seville, Salamanca, Madrid, Lisbon, Granada, Fatima, Torremolinos |
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MADRID
Welcome dinner, guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum
SEGOVIA
Picture stop at the Roman Aqueduct and the Alcazar
AVILA
Picture stop at the walled town
FATIMA
Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary
LISBON
Guided sightseeing, visit Jeronimos Monastery and the Alfama
SEVILLE
Guided sightseeing, visit Maria Luisa Park, the cathedral with Columbus' tomb, and Santa Cruz quarter
ALGECIRAS-TANGIER
By ferry across the Straits of Gibraltar
TANGIER
Guided sightseeing, panoramic drive to Cap Spartel, visit the Grand Socco market
GRANADA
Guided sightseeing, visit the Alhambra and the Water Gardens of the Generalife
TOLEDO
Guided sightseeing, visit an early synagogue, the Gothic cathedral, one of El Grecos masterpieces in Santo Tome Church, and a Damascene steel workshop
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable.
MEALS
12 buffet breakfasts (BB); 5 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Madrid
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included when you make your flight arrangements.
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Day 1: (Sun.)
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2: Arrival in Madrid, Spain. (Mon.)
Time to rest or to start exploring the Spanish capital. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and have a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 3: Madrid. (Tue.)
The capital since 1561, Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, the showcase of a country resolutely projected towards the future. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide takes you to 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. An optional excursion to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen can be arranged. (BB)
Day 4: Madrid-Segovia-Salamanca. (Wed.)
Cross the rugged Sierra de Guadarrama on the way to Segovia, famous for its Alcazar and the 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct. Stop for pictures of walled Avila, where St. Theresa founded the Order of Carmelites. Overnight in Salamanca, whose baroque Plaza Mayor is one of the countrys grandest squares. (BB,D)
Day 5: Salamanca-Fatima, Portugal-Lisbon. (Thu.)
Enjoy the majestic scenery of the Serra da Estrela mountain range during your morning drive into Portugal. In Fatima, visit the SANCTUARY of OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY, before continuing to Lisbon. (BB)
Day 6: Lisbon. (Fri.)
Portugals imperial ambitions date back to Prince Henry the Navigators 15th-century discoveries in West Africa and did not subside until the 1970s. Guided sightseeing includes two Manueline jewels: Belem Tower, guarding the estuary of the Tagus River, and JERONIMOS MONASTERY with the tomb of Vasco da Gama. Drive past the Bull Ring to Pombal Statue and along the grand Avenida da Liberdade. Enjoy a walk through the cobbled alleys of ALFAMA, the quarter of the seamen. This evening why not sign up for an optional dinner with Fado-style entertainment? (BB)
Day 7: Lisbon-Seville, Spain. (Sat.)
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Algarve and reach the vibrant capital of Andalusia. During your guided afternoon sightseeing hear about the citys role in Roman times, its conquest by the Moors in 712, and its contribution to the discovery of the New World. Admire MARIA LUISA PARK. Drive to the Plaza de Espaeħa and the fine baroque building, which is now the university but used to be the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Visit the CATHEDRAL with Columbus' tomb, the world's largest Gothic edifice. Then stroll through the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER . (BB,D)
Day 8: At Leisure in Seville. (Sun.)
All day at leisure with lots of things to do. Your Tour Director will have suggestions how to spend your time. For a truly Andalusian night out reserve a seat at our optional flamenco show. (BB)
Day 9: Seville-Tangier, Morocco. (Mon.)
Through the sherry wine region of Jerez to Algeciras. Board your FERRY and sail across the Straits of Gibraltar to Africa. In Tangier, jumping off point for the Moorish conquest of Spain and home town of the legendary medieval traveler Ibn Batuta, sightseeing with a Local Guide features a picture stop at the Sultans palace and a panoramic drive to CAP SPARTEL, where you will quench your thirst Bedouin-style with a glass of hot mint tea. Time to explore this fascinating city on your own. (BB,D)
Day 10: Tangier-Torremolinos, Spain. (Tue.)
Visit Tangiers colorful GRAND SOCCO market and explore the narrow streets of the Casbah. Then return by FERRY across the Straits to the Bay of Algeciras. The vistas of the Rock of Gibraltar are spectacular! Then drive to your hotel in Torremolinos along the elegant Costa del Sol. (BB)
Day 11: At Leisure in Torremolinos. (Wed.)
A day at leisure to browse through the trendy boutiques. You may want to join an optional excursion to the rock fortress of Gibraltar, in British hands since 1704. (BB)
Day 12: Torremolinos-Granada. (Thu.)
Into the mountains to history-steeped Granada. Visit its main attraction, the ALHAMBRA, with a Local Guide. 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. Amble through the magnificent WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE, the royal summer residence. Afternoon at leisure. (BB,D)
Day 13: Granada-Toledo-Madrid. (Fri.)
Drive through the olive and orange groves of the rolling Andalusian hills and later the more barren landscapes of Don Quixotes La Mancha to 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 TOMÉ with one of El Grecos most famous paintings. Also time to visit a DAMASCENE STEEL WORKSHOP before returning to Madrid. Tonight why not join an optional farewell dinner outing? (BB)
Day 14: (Sat.)
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB) |
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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
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Single
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| Nov 04 - Nov 17, 2007 | Call Us | $1599 | Call Us | $2103 | | Nov 11 - Nov 24, 2007 | Call Us | $1599 | Call Us | $2103 | | Nov 18 - Dec 01, 2007 | Call Us | $1599 | Call Us | $2103 | | Nov 25 - Dec 08, 2007 | Call Us | $1599 | Call Us | $2103 | | Dec 02 - Dec 15, 2007 | Call Us | $1599 | Call Us | $2103 | | Dec 09 - Dec 22, 2007 | Call Us | $1599 | Call Us | $2103 | | Dec 16 - Dec 29, 2007 | Call Us | $1669 | Call Us | $2173 | | Dec 23, 2007 - Jan 05, 2008 | Call Us | $1799 | Call Us | $2303 | | Jan 13 - Jan 26, 2008 | Call Us | $1679 | Call Us | $2218 | | Jan 27 - Feb 09, 2008 | Call Us | $1689 | Call Us | $2228 | | Feb 10 - Feb 23, 2008 | Call Us | $1689 | Call Us | $2228 | | Feb 24 - Mar 08, 2008 | Call Us | $1689 | Call Us | $2228 | | Mar 02 - Mar 15, 2008 | Call Us | $1689 | Call Us | $2228 | | Mar 16 - Mar 29, 2008 | Call Us | $1689 | Call Us | $2228 | | Mar 23 - Apr 05, 2008 | Call Us | $1649 | Call Us | $2188 | | Mar 30 - Apr 12, 2008 | Call Us | $1899 | Call Us | $2438 | | Apr 06 - Apr 19, 2008 | Call Us | $1899 | Call Us | $2438 | | Apr 13 - Apr 26, 2008 | Call Us | $1899 | Call Us | $2438 |
* 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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