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Departures on Saturdays in 2010 low
season: Feb 27;
March 13, 20 - Tour ends in Malaga
Departures on Sundays in 2010/11 : Apr 4, 18,
May 2, 16, 30, Jun 13, 27, Jul 11, 25, Aug 8, 22, Sep 5, 19, Oct 3, 17, 31 Nov
14, 28, Dec 12, 26 2010 & Jan 9 , 23, Feb 6, 20, Mar 6, 20, 27 2011
Spain Tour Itinerary for 2010 February / March:
8nights/9days (scroll down for 2010 Apr-2011Mar itinerary)
Day 1, Saturday: MADRID
Arrival at Madrid airport. After clearing simple immigration and customs formalities, you will be transferred to your First Class hotel. It is suggested you take advantage of the free time to get to know one of Europe's most dynamic capital cities. In the early evening, enjoy an “Illuminated Madrid” drive through the bustling streets of the old city, ending at the historical and impressive Plaza Mayor. This area is home to some of the most typical restaurants and taverns, which serve the delicious
"tapas". PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a Tapas Dinner tonight. Return to your hotel at your own convenience. Accommodations.
Day 2, Sunday: MADRID
Buffet breakfast. This morning's escorted sightseeing tour will allow you to get a glimpse of some of Madrid's most outstanding attractions, like the Puerta del Sol, the magnificent fountains of Neptune and
Cibeles, the stately Alcala Gate, the busy Gran Via, the Plaza de España and the Plaza de
Oriente. Free time for luncheon on your own. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a tipical Lunch today. Highly recommended this afternoon, is an optional tour to the Imperial former capital city of Toledo, where you will be escorted through its narrow cobblestone streets, soaking up the medieval atmosphere. Touring will include the interior of the magnificent Gothic cathedral and a visit to St. Tome Church, where El Greco's masterpiece painting is displayed. There will also be some time for shopping for the unique typical local
artisanry. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes the Tour to Toledo. Return to Madrid for accommodations.
Day 3, Monday: MADRID-MERIDA-SEVILLE
Buffet breakfast. Departure through the once-remote region of Extremadura, home to many of the “conquistadors”. Arrival in ancient
Merida. Free time for lunch. (Paella Luncheon included in PREMIUM PACKAGE.) In the afternoon, visit the impressive Roman amphitheatre archeological site before continuing to Seville. Accommodations.
Day 4, Tuesday: SEVILLE
Buffet breakfast. This morning's marvelous tour will explore this gracious and charming city, Spain's third largest. See the Tower of Gold, the tranquil and extensive Maria Luisa Park, the quaint Santa Cruz Quarter, and finally the huge cathedral (one of the world's largest) with its Giralda Tower (a former minaret). Free time for luncheon on your own. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes luncheon today. The afternoon is free to continue to explore or shop. This evening an optional Flamenco Show is suggested, with the enjoyment of local wine. PREMIUM PACKAGE include Flamenco Show and drink. Accommodations.
Day 5, Wednesday: SEVILLE-CORDOBA-GRANADA
Buffet breakfast. Depart to Cordoba. Visit one of the world’s marvels, the former Great Mosque (now a cathedral). Free time for lunch on your own. Continue to Granada, passing thousands of acres of olive groves. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner tonight. This evening, an excellent suggestion would be to visit (optional) the quaint and typical Albaicin quarter, where Andalusian customs, music and wine join to create an enchanting atmosphere. (PREMIUM PACKAGE includes this visit).
Day 6, Thursday: GRANADA-COSTA DEL SOL
Buffet breakfast. This morning, enjoy an escorted tour of the magnificent Alhambra and the verdant Gardens of the
Generalife. Departure to the world-famous resort area of the Costa del Sol. Accommodations.
Day 7 and 8, Friday/Saturday: COSTA DEL SOL
Buffet breakfast. Free days to enjoy this vacationer’s paradise. Accommodations.
Day 9, Sunday: Costa Del Sol - departure
Buffet breakfast. Transfer to Malaga Airport at the proper time to check-in to your transatlantic flight..
Spain Tour Itinerary for 2010 Apr - 2011
March: - 7nights/8days or 8nights/9days
Day 1, Sunday: MADRID
Arrival at Madrid airport. After clearing simple immigration and customs formalities, you will be transferred to your First Class hotel. It is suggested you take advantage of the free time to get to know one of Europe's most dynamic capital cities. In the early evening, enjoy an “Illuminated Madrid” drive through the bustling streets of the old city, ending at the historical and impressive Plaza Mayor. This area is home to some of the most typical restaurants and taverns, which serve the delicious "tapas". PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a Tapas Dinner tonight. Return to your hotel at your own convenience. Accommodations.
Day 2, Monday: MADRID
Buffet breakfast. This morning's escorted sightseeing tour will allow you to get a glimpse of some of Madrid's most outstanding attractions, like the Puerta del Sol, the magnificent fountains of Neptune and
Cibeles, the stately Alcala Gate, the busy Gran Via, the Plaza de España and the Plaza de
Oriente. Free time for luncheon on your own. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a tipical Lunch today. Highly recommended this afternoon, is an optional tour to the Imperial former capital city of Toledo, where you will be escorted through its narrow cobblestone streets, soaking up the medieval atmosphere. Touring will include the interior of the magnificent Gothic cathedral and a visit to St. Tome Church, where El Greco's masterpiece painting is displayed. There will also be some time for shopping for the unique typical local
artisanry. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes the Tour to Toledo. Return to Madrid for accommodations.
Day 3, Tuesday: MADRID-MERIDA-SEVILLE
Buffet breakfast. Departure through the once-remote region of Extremadura, home to many of the “conquistadors”. Arrival in ancient
Merida. Free time for lunch. (Paella Luncheon included in PREMIUM PACKAGE.) In the afternoon, visit the impressive Roman amphitheatre archeological site before continuing to Seville. Accommodations.
Day 4, Wednesday: SEVILLE
Buffet breakfast. This morning's marvelous tour will explore this gracious and charming city, Spain's third largest. See the Tower of Gold, the tranquil and extensive Maria Luisa Park, the quaint Santa Cruz Quarter, and finally the huge cathedral (one of the world's largest) with its Giralda Tower (a former minaret). Free time for luncheon on your own. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes luncheon today. The afternoon is free to continue to explore or shop. This evening an optional Flamenco Show is suggested, with the enjoyment of local wine. PREMIUM PACKAGE include Flamenco Show and drink. Accommodations.
Day 5, Thursday: SEVILLE-CORDOBA-GRANADA
Buffet breakfast. Depart to Cordoba. Visit one of the world’s marvels, the former Great Mosque (now a cathedral). Free time for lunch on your own. Continue to Granada, passing thousands of acres of olive groves. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner tonight. This evening, an excellent suggestion would be to visit (optional) the quaint and typical Albaicin quarter, where Andalusian customs, music and wine join to create an enchanting atmosphere. (PREMIUM PACKAGE includes this visit).
Day 6, Friday: GRANADA-COSTA DEL SOL
Buffet breakfast. This morning, enjoy an escorted tour of the magnificent Alhambra and the verdant Gardens of the
Generalife. Departure to the world-famous resort area of the Costa del Sol. Accommodations.
Day 7 Saturday : COSTA DEL SOL
Buffet breakfast. Free days to enjoy this vacationer’s paradise.
Accommodation.
Day 8 Sunday: Costa Del Sol - DEPARTURE
Buffet breakfast. Transfer to Malaga Airport at the proper time to check in to
your transatlantic flight. End of tour.
or (with the 9day tour option)
Day 8 Sunday : COSTA DEL SOL / MADRID
Buffet breakfast. Transfer to the rail station to take the fast train AVE to
Madrid in Tourist Class. Arrive in Madrid and transfer to your Hotel for
accommodation.
Day 9, Monday: Madrid - departure
Buffet breakfast. Transfer to the airport in Madrid.
| Price in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange) per person based on double occupancy |
8nights/9days tour
Madrid to Costa Del Sol (until March 2010) or Madrid to Madrid |
7nights/8days tour
Madrid to Costa Del Sol |
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Nov 2009 –March 2010 |
899 |
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| April /June 2010 |
1179 |
929 |
| July /August 2010 |
1179 |
929 |
| Sept - Oct 30 2010 |
1179 |
929 |
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Nov 2010 –March 2011 |
1089 |
839 |
Single Room Supplement
Mar 2010 - Oct 2010 |
389 |
339 |
Single room supplement
Nov 2010 - Mar 2011 |
339 |
299 |
PREMIUM PACKAGE
Supplement |
189 |
189 |
* US$ price varies depending on the exchange rate
Discount for 3rd person in a room: 10%
Discount for one child 3-11 years sharing room with 2 adults:
25%
Discount for one child 0-2 years (if sharing seat on the bus with parents) and
sharing room with 2adults: 90%
In case a family is traveling together - 2 adult and 2 children
(less than 12 years old) each of the two child will have 10% discount (two
separate double room) - discount on request and it is subject to availability at
the time of booking
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Tour includes:
Transfers airport-hotel-airport
Accommodations in First Class hotels
Buffet breakfast daily
Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach transportation
Professional tour escort throughout (bilingual English/Spanish)
Escorted sightseeing tours with bilingual guide in Madrid, Granada, and Seville
Evening Illuminations tour of Madrid
Train tickets Tourist Class Train AVE Malaga - Madrid (for 9days tour)
Baggage handling at hotels
Travel bag
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Optional PREMIUM PACKAGE includes:
“Tapas” dinner in Madrid
Typical lunch in Madrid
Tour to Toledo
Paella Lunch in Merida
Lunch in Seville
Dinner in Granada
Tour Show of the Albaicin in Granada
Flamenco show in Seville
Hotels used or similar
Madrid - Catalonia Gaudi**** / Tryp Atocha****
Seville - Novotel Sevilla****
Granada - Abades Nevada Palace ****
Costa del Sol -Melia Costa del Sol ****
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