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Spanish Fiesta 2012
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
ZX2 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
15 |
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Countries Visited |
Spain
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City Highlights |
Barcelona, Costa del Sol, Granada, Madrid, Seville, Toledo, Valencia, Vitoria |
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MadridWelcome and farewell dinners; guided sightseeing, visit the Prado MuseumSegoviaTake pictures of the Roman AqueductBurgosTake pictures of the Cathedral of Santa Maria, El Cid’s burial placeBilbaoGuided visit of the Guggenheim MuseumSan SebastianVisit the “Pearl of the Cantabrian Coast”PamplonaDinner at a local restaurantSaragossaVisit Plaza del PilarBarcelonaGuided sightseeing, visit the gothic quarter, and take pictures of the Sagrada Familia BasilicaValenciaGuided sightseeingGranadaGuided sightseeing, visit the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the GeneralifeRock of GibraltarGuided sightseeing, visit St. Michael’s CavesSevilleGuided sightseeing, walk through the Santa Cruz quarter, and visit the AlcazarToledoGuided sightseeing, visit an early synagogue, the gothic cathedral, and Santo Tomé Church with one of El Greco’s masterpieces; visit a Damascene steel workshopHeadsets throughout the tourNote:- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler. For Gibraltar, a special visa is required, a UK or Schengen visa will not gain entrance.
- July 1 & July 8 Departures San Fermin Feria in Pamplona
MEALS
Full buffet breakfast daily (B); 8 three-course dinners (D), including welcome and farewell dinners in Madrid and a special dinner with wine in Pamplona
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Day 1: Arrive in Madrid, Spain.
Time to rest or to start exploring the Spanish capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2: Madrid.
The capital since 1561, Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, the showcase of a country resolutely turned towards the future. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide takes you to the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España 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 can be arranged. (B)
Day 3: Madrid–Segovia–Burgos–Vitoria.
Head into beautiful Castile, “the Province of the Castles.” Cross the rugged Sierra de Guadarrama on the way to Segovia, famous for the 2,000-year-old Roman Aqueduct. In Burgos, see the magnificent limestone Cathedral of Santa Maria, where the legendary El Cid is buried. Afternoon arrival in Vitoria with time for a stroll through this ancient Basque city’s delightful historic center. (B,D)
Day 4: Vitoria–Bilbao–San Sebastian–Pamplona.
This morning, travel to Bilbao, the great port city of the Basque region for a guided visit to the GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, an amazing feat of construction created by North American architect Frank O. Gehry. Stop in lovely San Sebastian, the “Pearl of the Cantabrian Coast,” before arriving in Pamplona at the foot of the Pyrenees. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 5: Pamplona–Saragossa–Barcelona.
Enjoy vistas of Rioja wine country on the way to Saragossa. Stop on PLAZA DEL PILAR, one of Spain’s grandest squares. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, where, according to legends, the Virgin appeared to St. James. Then, on to Barcelona, Spain’s second-largest city and the host of the Olympic Games in 1992. (B,D)
Day 6: Barcelona.
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Columbus Monument, elegant tree-lined Ramblas, Plaza de Cataluna, and Paseo de Gracia. Admire the spectacular Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s masterpiece, and enjoy a panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuïc Hill. Also visit the GOTHIC QUARTER. Afternoon at leisure. An optional excursion to Montserrat can be arranged. And tonight, why not join an optional dinner at a typical Catalonian restaurant? (B)
Day 7: Barcelona–Valencia.
Along the coast to Valencia, once a royal capital. Valencia’s Roman, Moorish, and Spanish history comes alive when your Local Guide takes you on an orientation drive including the Town Hall, La Lonja, the bull ring, the massive gateway towers of Serranos and Quart, and the new Arts and Science Complex designed by famous Valencian architect Calatrava. End your tour in the center at La Seo Cathedral. (B,D)
Day 8: Valencia–Granada.
West towards the mountains. Pass troglodyte cave dwellings hollowed out of the soft tufa stone near Guadix and Purullena, and over Mora Pass on your way to the splendors of Granada. (B,D)
Day 9: Granada–Costa del Sol.
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features Granada’s main attraction, the ALHAMBRA COMPLEX, a fantasy of “lace in stone” surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains. Also amble through the exotic WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE. Then, a short drive down to your hotel at the Costa del Sol. Tonight, why not sample the seafood restaurants for which this resort is famous? (B)
Day 10: At Leisure on the Costa del Sol.
Enjoy a free day at your beachfront hotel. In the late afternoon, you may wish to join an optional excursion for a pleasant drive and meal at a charming Pueblo Blanco overlooking the Mediterranean coast. (B)
Day 11: Costa del Sol–Gibraltar–Seville.
Drive to the ROCK OF GIBRALTAR, in British hands since 1704. Hear about its turbulent history from your Local Guide, see the Moorish Castle, and visit ST. MICHAEL’S CAVES and the colony of Barbary apes. Then, on through the sunny sherry wine region on the Costa de la Luz to vibrant, festive Seville. (B,D)
Day 12: Seville.
During your sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, hear about the city’s role in Roman times, its conquest by the Moors in 712 AD, and its contribution to the discovery of the New World. Admire Maria Luisa Park, the Golden Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that used to be the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Then, stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. Highlight is a visit to the ALCAZAR, founded in the 11th century as a Moorish fortress, with its Palacio de Don Pedro. For those interested, an optional extended guided visit to the cathedral is available. Tonight, for a truly Andalusian night out, reserve a seat at our optional Flamenco show. (B)
Day 13: Seville–Toledo–Madrid.
Through the arid landscapes of Don Quixote’s 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 Greco’s most famous paintings. Time to visit a DAMASCENE STEEL WORKSHOP before returning to Madrid. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D)
Day 14: Madrid.
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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MADRID Catalonia Atocha (SF), VITORIA Barcelo Gasteiz (SF), PAMPLONA NH Iruna Park (F), BARCELONA Rivoli Ramblas (F), VALENCIA NH Center (F), GRANADA M.A. Nazaries (F), TORREMOLINOS Melia Costa del Sol (SF), SEVILLE Ayre Sevilla (SF), MADRID Agumar (F) Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.Prices based on double room occupancy.Single room supplement: $619, $817 (July 1-July 8).Triple room reduction per person: $53, $57 (July 1-July 8).Extra nights per person in Madrid:in single room $178, in twin room $108, in triple room $902013 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. Details will be available in Sept. 2012.Note: - July 1 & July 8 Departures San Fermin Feria in Pamplona
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