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"We enjoyed our trip a great cultural experience."
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Vacation DetailsAccommodationsAddtional InfoDates & Prices
Departures: September 2010 - March 2011
Tour Highlights
- Round trip flights from New York/JFK including fuel surcharge (valid at time of printing.)
- Round-trip airport to hotel transfers.
- High speed train tickets from Madrid to Seville.
- Hotel accommodations for eight nights, including hotel tax and service charges.
- Daily buffet breakfast, three lunches and two dinners.
- Full-day tour of Toledo (including lunch).
- Entrance fee to Royal Palace in Madrid, Cathedral in Toledo, Cathedral & Giralda in Seville, Mosque & Synagogue in Cordoba, Alhambra & Generalife gardens in Granada.
- Services of a tour director in Madrid, Toledo, Seville, Cordoba and Granada.
Itinerary
- Day 1 - Depart the U.S. for Spain.
- Day 2 - Madrid: Upon arrival to Madrid Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. During the afternoon meet with your local hostess in the hotel for a welcome briefing regarding your available options when in Madrid. Tonight a Tapas dinner is included at a local restaurant, to sample the delicious Spanish food. Overnight in Madrid. (Dinner)
- Day 3 - Madrid: After breakfast, take a guided panoramic Madrid city tour of the most important highlights of Madrid with the impressive buildings surrounding Plaza de Cibeles, Plaza de Colón and Puerta de Alcalá. This tour will end with the visit of the Royal Palace (Borbones period), a beautiful exponent of the 18th Century and one of the best preserved in Europe. A Visit is included to: Principal staircase, rooms of Alabarderos, Columns, throne, Gasparini, Carlos III, porcelains, Gala dining room, museum of silver, musical instruments, principal courtyard, Royal Chapel and the new four rooms. The rest of the day is at leisure. (Breakfast)
- Day 4 - Madrid/Todedo/Madrid: After breakfast at the hotel, depart for a full-day Toledo tour. This Moorish-influenced city was known as the medieval capital of Spain, and once home to the great El Greco whose masterpieces adorn the city. Visit to the Cathedral and lunch included. Return to Madrid for overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch)
- Day 5 - Madrid/Seville: After breakfast, transfer to the train station and board a high-speed AVE train for your 2½ hour ride to Seville, the capital of Andalucia. Upon arrival in Seville, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel. The afternoon and dinner are on your own. (Breakfast)
- Day 6 - Seville: After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a panoramic tour of the capital of AndalucÃa to admire the beautiful Plaza de España & Plaza de América, with its buildings left from the 1929 Latin-American Expo, the well cared gardens of Maria Luisa Park and Torre del Oro by the Guadalquivier River. Take a walking tour through the old Jewish Quarter of Santa Cruz, with its characteristic 'Patios', artistically decorated with plants, flowers, tiles and wrought iron balconies, will take you to the Cathedral, largest place of worship in Spain, built on the site of the former great Mosque, it incorporates the original minaret, La Giralda Tower, forming a perfect whole with the late Gothic architectural style (it took 4 centuries to complete), to which an exquisite bell tower was added in the 16th Century.
Enjoy an included Andalusian Lunch at a local restaurant. The rest of the day is at leisure to discover other interesting sights of the city such us the Muslim Palace of the Alcázar with its medieval entrance, The Puerta de Leon, or the Palacia de Lebrija, Casa de Pilatos, Macarena Virgin Basilic. (Breakfast, Lunch)
- Day 7 - Seville/Cordoba/Grenada: Have breakfast at the hotel, and then depart with your bus and bilingual speaking escort towards Cordoba, the former Capital of the Omeya Califat during the Arab Domination, located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. On arrival, visit the magnificent Mosque, typifying the strength and importance of the Muslim influence in its past. After the capture of Cordoba by the Catholics, however, the Mosque was converted into a cathedral. Later major modifications were made, a carefully planned process which took almost 2½ centuries, resulting in an amazing blend of architectural styles and retaining the majority of the original construction. In contrast, take in the charm of the Jewish Quarter, its colourful patios tastefully decorated with plants, flower pots, bird cages and the inevitable whitewashed walls, fountains and wrought iron. Pay a visit to the Synagogue, considered one of the most significant in Spain, together with El Tránsito & Santa MarÃa la Blanca in Toledo. Lunch is on your own. Later in the afternoon, continue the drive to Granada the ancient capital of the Arab-Nazari Kingdom. Arrive and check-in at your hotel. Tonight enjoy an included dinner at a local restaurant, located within walking distance from your hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
- Day 8 - Grenada/Costa del Sol: After breakfast and check-out, you will be picked up to enjoy Spain's foremost monument, 'La Alhambra', built on the Assabica (red) hill, on top of old roman and visigotic ruins, overlooking Granada. During Moorish reign, this majestic fortress was the summer residence of the Arab royalty. The Alcazaba, with its magnificent Torres Bermejas as main fortress, the Carlos V Palace into which fine arts and archaeological museums are located, and most important the Nazari Palaces, an unique masterpiece of Nazari architecture. Experience the tranquillity of the Generalife Gardens as they once did, with charming ponds and water channels, all of them in the middle of a gorgeous and perfectly kept garden with a large and wide sort of plants, flowers, trees. After the visit, proceed for an included lunch before departing in the afternoon for a drive towards the Costa del sol. Arrival to your hotel and check-in. (Breakfast, Lunch)
- Day 9 - Costa del Sol: Day at leisure to explore the Costa del Sol. Optional tours can be arranged to Ronda, Gibraltar, Nerja or Tangier in Morocco. Overnight in Costa del Sol. (Breakfast)
- Day 10 - Costa del Sol/U.S.: Transfer to the airport for your return flight. (Breakfast)
Note: Alternate hotels may be used for some departures.
Please note: Though rare, it may be necessary to substitute hotels and adjust itineraries due to local conditions. Included features may not be available on all departures.
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Hotels
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Hotel Avenida Palace, Barcelona
First Class. Located in the city center, near fashionable shops, theaters, the famous Rambla promenade and other tourist attractions, the Avenida Palace hotel boasts traditional European style. Decorated with ornate embellishments and old world charm, the public areas like the cozy mezzanine lounge showcase some of the rarest antiques. Amenities: Restaurant, room service, bar, lounge, piano entertainment.
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Hotel Amaragua, Torremolinos
Tourist class, beachfront hotel located 2 km from train statiion and 8 km from Malaga Airport.
Facilities: Suites, Room service, Restaurant/bar, 2 Outdoor pools, Garden, Watersports nearby.
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Carmen Hotel, Granada
First Class. Tucked away amidst lush, tropical vegetation on one of the city's main streets, you’ll find the Carmen Hotel. Guests receive complimentary buffet breakfast daily and all needs are graciously met by the multilingual staff. Amenities: Restaurant, coffee shop, bars, non-smoking rooms, suites, outdoor swimming pool, concierge, gift shop, laundry/dry cleaning, babysitting, room service.
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Emperador Hotel, Madrid
Welcome to the Emperador Hotel Madrid, Spain, a 4-star hotel featuring exceptional service and accommodations in a prime location. The hotel is situated on Madrid's famed Gran Via, and only minutes away from the sights and sounds of Madrid, Spain.
Facilities include: seasonal outdoor rooftop pool (open during summer months), with spectacular views of Madrid's skyline and famous landmarks, sauna and gymnasium, meeting rooms, restaurant & bar.
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Hotel Becquer, Seville
Becquer Hotel, located in Seville's heart, next to the river named Guadalquivir and the bullring, five minutes walking distance from the Cathedral, Giralda Tower, Triana and Santa Cruz quarters.
Hotel Amenities: cafe bar (where clients could taste typical Sevillian tapas); restaurant; garage; meeting rooms; The Becquer SPA with the therapeutic Massage and the Vitality Hydrotherapy circuit, included Jacuzzi, Sauna, Steam room, Scotland shower, medical jet, etc, offers you the opportunity to relax and get maximum comfort in your stay.
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Gran Hotel Cervantes, Torremolinos
The Cervantes is situated in the commercial centre of Torremolinos with views of the sea, 900m from the beach.
Hotel Cervantes has a total of 398 rooms at its disposal. All rooms come with a fully equipped bathroom, telephone, piped music, safety deposit box, satellite TV and a large balcony.
The Restaurant Don Quijote is offering a buffet and an A la Carte service with a wide selection of excellent wines. During the summer a generous lunch buffet and BBQ is served next to the pool. There are three bars in the hotel, the pool-bar (in summer), Dulcinea bar and the snack bar Sancho Panza.
There are two swimming pools; fitness machines; games gallery in the hotel with billiards, ping-pong etc; TV lounge (Satellite TV & video), souvenir & gift shop, hairdresser (ladies & gentlemen), cards room and indoor parking. The hotel has seven banqueting & congress rooms with technical equipment for up to 500 people
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Best of Spain
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