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Lisa Morris
Tel 920-207-3877
lisabmorris@verizon.net
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 The beauty of Spain is in the details: the eye-catching architecture of the Gran Via, El Greco's paintings, the colorful brickwork and mosaics of Maria Luisa Park, the arabesques of Alhambra Palace, and every inch of Guadi's 'Sagrada Familia'. Highlights MadridToledo
SevilleValencia
Puerto Lapice
Granada
Valencia
Peniscola
Barcelona Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights
Madrid: Sightseeing tour including a stop in the Plaza de Espana.Toledo: Sightseeing tour including the synagogue and the El Greco masterpiece.Puerto Lapice: Visit to the inn where Don Quixote is said to have been dubbed knight.Seville: Sightseeing including the Maria Luisa Park, views of the cathedral and Giralda Tower.Granada: Orientation with a visit to the Albaicin quarter.Valencia: See the town hall, cathedral and Serrano and Cuarte Towers.Peniscola: See the ancient cafestle.Barcelona: Sightseeing includes the Gothic Quarter, Gaudi's Sagrada Familia and the Ramblas.Dining Highlights
8 buffet breakfasts4 three-course dinners 12 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)Travel Highlights
Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.Services throughout the tour of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.A specialised local guide in Madrid, Toledo, Seville and Barcelona.Madrid Airport transfers will be provided on Day 2 and Barcelona Airport transfers will be provided on Day 10, conditions appy.A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book. |
| Call (920) 207-3877 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8693415 | | Trafalgar Tours | | Offer valid through 12/31/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA :
Overnight flight to Madrid. | | Day 2 | Madrid | Arrive Madrid (2 nights) :
Welcome to Madrid, Spain's capital city. After checking into your hotel, time to relax. Later you will meet with your Tour Director and fellow travelers before an evening at leisure where you can decide whether to join the group in an evening tour of the city and perhaps enjoy "tapas" in a cafe on the old Plaza Mayor or simply relax at your hotel.
Hotel: Novotel Puente de la Paz | | Day 3 | Madrid | Madrid sightseeing and at leisure :
This morning on our sightseeing tour with a local guide we will see the main highlights of this buzzing city, including the Cibeles fountain, the Gran Via, Paseo de la Castellana, Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Espana with its monument to Cervantes. Later perhaps visit the famous Prado Museum famous for its Velazquez paintings or take an excursion to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen. This evening why not participate in Madrileno nightlife - dining is late and people stay out till 4am enjoying the open-air caf's and vibrant restaurants. (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 4 | Seville | Madrid - Toledo - Seville (2 nights) :
Our first stop today is in the ancient capital of Castile - the medieval city of Toledo. We will visit this traffic free city on foot, with a local guide who will take us through the quaint streets to the Jewish synagogue to see the El Greco masterpiece in the Chapel of Santo Tome. We will also visit a damascene workshop and see how this fine art is executed. We continue south to Puerto Lapice where Don Quixote is reputedly said to have been dubbed knight by a local innkeeper. The plains of La Mancha give way to the hills of Andalusia with its whitewashed villages and churches and to the city of Seville, straddling the River Guadalquivir. Tonight we will enjoy dinner at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Vertice Aljarafe | | Day 5 | Seville | Seville sightseeing and at leisure :
Our local city expert takes us in hand today to show us the great monuments and sights of this lovely city. First we will drive through the Maria Luisa Park with its cool pools and fountains. The pavilions constructed for the Hispano-American exhibition at the beginning of the 20th century are still as impressive today as they were in the 1930s. We will see the mighty cathedral and the ozarabic Tower of La Giralda and visit some of the delightful patios adorned with pots of geraniums and bougainvilleas. Perhaps visit the famous bull ring associated with Bizet's Carmen or take
a horse and carriage ride through the city? Tonight, why not experience a little Spanish passion at a fiery Flamenco show? (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 6 | Granada | Seville - Granada :
This morning we leave the exquisite capital of Andalusia, Seville, and enjoy a beautiful drive through gleaming white villages and brilliant fields of golden sunflowers to Granada, capital of the Moorish Kingdom of Spain until the Moors' defeat in 1492. Orientation shows us the Albaicin quarter and its stunning architecture and we have the time, subject to availability, to visit the stunning Alhambra Palace and gardens. The Palace is a complex of magnificent buildings begun by the Moors
and built over the centuries. Highlights are the famous Lion Court as well as the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal summer residence, where you have fine views over the town. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Aben Humeya | | Day 7 | Valencia | Granada - Valencia :
Today a scenic drive takes us over the Mora Pass and through the superb scenery of the Sierra Nevada where we see the unusual Troglodyte dwellings in Guadix. We have time to take pictures before continuing through the lemon groves of Murcia and the palm tree forests of Elche to arrive in Valencia, renowned for its orange groves, where orientation shows us the bull ring, the great cathedral and the Towers of Serrano and Quart. Later we continue to our hotel where we have dinner together tonight. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Husa Mas Camarena | | Day 8 | Barcelona | Valencia - Barcelona (2 nights) :
This morning we drive through the Levant region and make our first stop on the coast at Peniscola. Here we see the ancient cafestle of the "Spanish Pope," that was used in the film El Cid. We continue along the Costa Dorada to the vibrant city of Barcelona. On arrival we will enjoy a guided sightseeing tour which shows us Gaudi's famed Sagrada Familia Church and the Plaza Catalunya plus we take a walk through the Gothic quarter where we see the magnificent cathedral and the lively Ramblas. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Catalonia Mikado | | Day 9 | Barcelona | Barcelona at leisure :
Today is at leisure to explore this fascinating city. Maybe shop in the chic boutiques along Paseo de Gracia Street or take an excursion to the rocky mountains of Monsterrat and its perched monastery to see the Black Madonna. This evening maybe join your Tour Director and newfound friends for a special Catalanstyle dinner together to celebrate the end of our tour? (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 10 | Return USA | Barcelona - USA :
This morning it is time for final goodbyes to Spain, your Tour Director and your fellow travelers as your memorable Spanish tour comes to an end. There is a transfer available to Barcelona Airport, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast) |
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