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 Day 1, Friday: En route
Depart your home city, possibly via connection, on an overnight trans-Atlantic flight (flight not included).
Day 2, Saturday: MADRID
Arrival at Madrid airport. After clearing simple immigration and customs formalities, meet your transferist OUTSIDE the luggage claim area (look for someone holding a sign bearing your name) You will be transferred to your First Class hotel. 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 3, Sunday: MADRID
Buffet breakfast. This morning's escorted panoramic 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 lunch on your own. (PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a 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. Sightseeing 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 4, 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. (Lunch included in PREMIUM PACKAGE.) In the afternoon, visit the impressive Roman amphitheatre archeological site before continuing to Seville. (PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner tonight.) Accommodations.
Day 5, Tuesday: SEVILLE
Buffet breakfast. This morning's sightseeing will explore this gracious and charming city, Spain's third largest. See the Tower of Gold, the tranquil 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 lunch on your own. 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 includes Flamenco Show and drink.) Accommodations.
Day 6, Wednesday: SEVILLE-CORDOBA-GRANADA
Buffet breakfast. Depart to Cordoba. Tour 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 (optionally) the typical Albaicin quarter, where Andalusian customs, music and wine join to create a fascinating atmosphere. (PREMIUM PACKAGE includes this visit)
Day 7, Thursday: GRANADA-MADRID
Buffet breakfast. This morning, enjoy an escorted tour of the magnificent Alhambra and the verdant Gardens of the Generalife. Departure to Madrid, crossing the Plains of La Mancha, land of Don Quixote. Accommodations.
Day 8, Friday: EN ROUTE
Buffet breakfast. Pre-arranged transfer to Madrid airport at the proper time to check-in for your trans-Atlantic flight to your home city (usually via connection). Arrival later the same day.
Charming Spain
10 Days - 8 Nights
Madrid, Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona
from $1299. per person (land only) |
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 Day 1, Friday: En route
Depart your home city, possibly via connection, on an overnight trans-Atlantic flight(flight not included).
Day 2, Saturday: MADRID
Arrival at Madrid airport. After clearing simple immigration and customs formalities, meet your transferist OUTSIDE the luggage claim area (look for someone holding a sign bearing your name) You will be transferred to your First Class hotel. 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 3, Sunday: MADRID
Buffet breakfast. This morning's escorted panoramic 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 lunch on your own. (PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a 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. Sightseeing 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 4, 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. (Lunch included in PREMIUM PACKAGE.) In the afternoon, visit the impressive Roman amphitheatre archeological site before continuing to Seville. (PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner tonight.) Accommodations.
Day 5, Tuesday: SEVILLE
Buffet breakfast. This morning's sightseeing will explore this gracious and charming city, Spain's third largest. See the Tower of Gold, the tranquil 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 lunch on your own. 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 includes Flamenco Show and drink.) Accommodations.
Day 6, Wednesday: SEVILLE-CORDOBA-GRANADA
Buffet breakfast. Depart to Cordoba. Tour 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 (optionally) the typical Albaicin quarter, where Andalusian customs, music and wine join to create a fascinating atmosphere. (PREMIUM PACKAGE includes this visit).
Day 7, Thursday: GRANADA-VALENCIA
Buffet breakfast. This morning, enjoy an escorted tour of the magnificent Alhambra and the verdant Gardens of the Generalife. At mid-day, departure to the east cost of Spain arriving to Valencia for accomodation.
Day 8, Friday: VALENCIA - BARCELONA
Buffet breakfast and morning tour of the city and the new area of museums. In the early afternoon, continuation north to Barcelona, one of Europe's most cosmopolitan cities. In the evening, perhaps consider dining at the charming Pueblo Español, featuring architectural replicas from all of Spain's regions. (PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner tonight.) Accommodations.
Day 9, Saturday: BARCELONA
Buffet breakfast. This morning enjoy an escorted tour of one of Europe's most beautiful cities. See the ancient Gothic Quarter with its magnificent cathedral. Stop to admire the exterior of Gaudi's masterwork, the Basilica of the Sacred Family (Sagrada Familia). Continue to Montjuich Hill (site of the Olympic Stadium), to enjoy a spectacular view of Barcelona and its port area. Free time for lunch, perhaps in the Olympic Port area. (Lunch included today in PREMIUM PACKAGE.) Afternoon free. Accommodations.
Day 10, Sunday: EN ROUTE
Buffet breakfast. Pre-arranged transfer to Barcelona airport at the proper time to check-in for your trans-Atlantic flight to your home city (usually via connection).
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Day 1, Friday: En route