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Spectacular Spain 2013
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
ZY3 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
9 |
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Countries Visited |
Spain
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City Highlights |
Cordoba, Costa del Sol, Granada, Madrid, Seville, Toledo |
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MadridWelcome and farewell dinners; guided sightseeing, visit the Prado MuseumToledoGuided walking tour, visit an early synagogue, the gothic cathedral, Santo Tomé Church with one of El Greco’s masterpieces; visit a Damascene steel workshopGranadaGuided walking tour, visit the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife; dinner at a local restaurantRondaWalking tourJerezSherry wine tasting with Spanish tapasSevilleGuided sightseeing, walk through the Santa Cruz quarter, and visit the AlcazarCordobaGuided walking tour, visit the Mosque of the CaliphsHeadsets throughout the tourNote:- If you intend to join the optional excursion to Gibraltar, 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.
MEALS
Full buffet breakfast daily (B); 4 three-course dinners (D), including welcome and farewell dinners in Madrid and a special dinner with wine in Granada
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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. Your 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. Afternoon at leisure. An optional excursion to El Escorial can be arranged. (B)
Day 3: Madrid–Toledo–Granada.
This morning, focus on splendid Toledo. Spectacularly situated on a granite hill surrounded by a loop of the Tagus River, the ancient Castilian capital attracts more sightseers from all over the world than any other Spanish town. 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. Also time to visit a DAMASCENE STEEL WORKSHOP before arriving in history-steeped Granada. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 4: Granada–Costa del Sol.
See the sights of Granada with a Local Guide and visit its main attraction, the ALHAMBRA COMPLEX. The mighty yet graceful citadel was planned by 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, turn towards the sea, away from the mountains, to lively Torremolinos on the Costa del Sol. (B)
Day 5: At Leisure on the Costa del Sol.
A free day at your beachfront hotel. Catch up on your postcards, enjoy the sandy beaches, browse through the trendy boutiques, and sample the many fancy restaurants. You may want to join an optional excursion to the Rock of Gibraltar, in British hands since 1704. (B)
Day 6: Costa del Sol–Ronda–Jerez–Seville.
Visit picturesque, historic Ronda, perched on a platform of the Sierra de Ronda and cut in two by a deep ravine, before reaching Jerez, famous for its sherry wines and magnificent horses of mixed Spanish, Arab, and English blood. Highlight today is a visit to a SHERRY BODEGA, where you can taste the sherry wine, accompanied by local tapas. Then, on to Seville, the vibrant capital of Andalusia. (B,D
Day 7: 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 8: Seville–Cordoba–Madrid.
In the morning, enjoy a walking tour with a Local Guide in Cordoba. See the Alcazar, the Roman Bridge, and the medieval Jewish quarter. Tour the magnificent 8th-century MOSQUE OF THE CALIPHS, famous for its 850 pillars of porphyry, marble, and jasper. Next, drive north from the fertile valley of the Guadalquivir River through the arid landscapes of Don Quixote’s La Mancha back to Madrid. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D)
Day 9: Madrid.
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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MADRID Catalonia Centro (F), GRANADA Saray (SF), TORREMOLINOS Melia Costa del Sol (SF), SEVILLE Sevilla Center (SF), MADRID NH Principe de Vergara (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:$442Triple room reduction per person: $31Extra 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.
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| Touring Date | Land & Air | Land Only | | Jan 19, 2013 - Jan 27, 2013 | Call Us | $1,789 | | Feb 09, 2013 - Feb 17, 2013 | Call Us | $1,789 | | Mar 02, 2013 - Mar 10, 2013 | Call Us | $1,789 | | Mar 09, 2013 - Mar 17, 2013 | Call Us | $1,789 | | Mar 16, 2013 - Mar 24, 2013 | Call Us | $1,789 | | Mar 23, 2013 - Mar 31, 2013 | Call Us | $1,789 | | Mar 30, 2013 - Apr 07, 2013 | Call Us | $2,029 | | Apr 06, 2013 - Apr 14, 2013 | Call Us | $2,029 |
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