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11 Day Crown of Spain
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| 2 Madrid, 1 Cordoba, 2 Seville, 1 Granada, 1 Valencia, 2 Barcelona |
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- Flights NYC-Madrid, Barcelona-NYC
- Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for ion and prices
- Airline fuel surcharges
- 9 nights First Class accommodations
- 2 nights [Hesperia Emperatriz ], Madrid
- 1 night [Cordoba Center ], Cordoba
- 2 nights [Melia Lebreros ], Seville
- 1 night [Abba Hotel ], Granada
- 1 night [Valencia Hotel Center], Valencia
- 2 nights [Barcelona Center], Barcelona
- All transfers
- 14 meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Services of local guides in all major cities
- Entrance fees per itinerary
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Airport taxes & fees. |
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Optional tours and gratuities. |
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| Prado Museum, Madrid |
| Church of Santo Tome, Toledo |
| Mosque of the Caliphs, Cordoba |
| Cathedral of Seville, Seville |
| Alhambra Palace, Granada |
| City of Arts & Sciences, Valencia |
| Wine & mineral water with all dinners |
| Whisper technology enhanced touring |
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| Day 1: Thursday - Depart USA |
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Depart USA for Spain. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for the journey.
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| Day 2: Friday - Arrive in Madrid |
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Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome drink and orientation.
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| Day 3: Saturday - Madrid City Tour |
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Morning sightseeing tour of Madrid. Drive along the Grand Via through the Opera District, Plaza de Colon, and view the Royal Palace. Pass through Puerto del Sol Plaza and Plaza España with its monument to the author Cervantes. The tour will end at the Prado Museum, where you will be able to admire works of art by famous artists such as El Greco, Velázquez, and Ribera. Afternoon and evening at leisure to enjoy a walk in the Retiro, visit museums or you can choose our optional tour (Half Day Escorial Tour), Enjoy a visit to what has often been described as the "eighth wonder of the world."El Escorial" is, perhaps, Philip II´s most enduring legacy to Spain. This combination monastery-palace-mausoleum is situated approximately one hour outside of Madrid in the foothills of the Guadarrama Mountains. This austere monastery, erected by King Philip II in 1584, was intended to be a memorial to his father, King Charles V, and to commemorate Spain´s victory at Saint Quentin in 1557. It has since become the burial place of subsequent Spanish kings and queens.
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| Day 4: Sunday - Toledo Sightseeing En Route to Cordoba |
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This morning, travel to Toledo, the "Museum City." Enjoy a walking tour among the most famous monuments, visiting the St. Tome Church with its El Greco masterpiece and Santa Maria la Blanca. Also admire its famous handcrafted work, the "Damasquinado." Continue south to Andalusia via the region of La Mancha, legendary home of Don Quixote, featuring panoramic views of its famous windmills arriving in Cordoba for dinner.
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| Day 5: Monday - Cordoba City Tour, Travel to Seville |
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Begin with a guided sightseeing tour of Cordoba, birthplace of philosopher Moshe Ben Maimon. Visit the amazing Mosque of the Caliphs and see the Roman Bridge and a beautifully restored 14th-century synagogue before continuing to Seville.
Evening free at leisure or you can choose our optional tour (Evening Flamenco Show), This evening, enjoy a drink and traditional Flamenco show. As performed by some of Sevilles leading Flamenco artists, enjoy routines based on the cante jondo or "deep song," which describes the performer´s profound emotions in ancient poetic phrases. Although the development of Flamenco has centered principally in the region of Andalusia, it has come to embrace many of the folk traditions of the northern provinces. As a result, it has become, along with the bullfight, a popular symbol of Spain.
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B, D )
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| Day 6: Tuesday - Seville City Tour |
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A morning tour of Seville begins with a visit to the Cathedral of Seville, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. View the Giralda Tower overlooking the Guadalquivir River. Visit the Barrio Santa Cruz (the old Jewish quarter) and the burial site of Christopher Columbus. Drive to the Plaza de España, passing Maria Luisa Park, and explore the narrow streets and the many plazas of the Santa Cruz Quarter. Afternoon at leisure to explore Sevilles shops, museums and cafes.
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| Day 7: Wednesday - Travel to Granada, Visit Alhambra Palace |
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Morning drive to Granada. Visit the Moorish Alhambra Palace with its famous Lion Courtyard. Walk through the Palacio de Generalife water garden and enjoy a breathtaking view of the town below and the Sierra Nevada mountains.
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B, D )
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| Day 8: Thursday - Travel to Valencia, Valencia City Tour |
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Today we head north through the groves of olives, almonds, lemons and oranges to the garden city of Valencia. On arrival, a guided orientation tour includes the City Gates, City Hall and the Cathedral. View the incredible Arts and Science City designed by contemporary artist Calatrava.
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B, D )
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| Day 9: Friday - Travel to Barcelona, Barcelona City Tour |
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This morning head along the coast line of Catalunya to Barcelona. This afternoons tour of Barcelona begins with a drive along the old Harbor to the Plaza Catalunya. In the charming Gothic Quarter, visit the Cathedral. View Gaudis unusual Sagrada Familia church and drive up Montjuic Hill to the site of the 1992 Olympic Stadium. Tonight, a dinner at a local restaurant is a perfect way to end your tour.
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B, D )
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| Day 10: Saturday - Full day in Barcelona |
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Today enjoy a full day at leisure in Barcelona.
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B )
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| Day 11: Sunday - Depart for USA |
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Transfer to the Barcelona airport for your departure flight.
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Notes:
- Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
- Oct 6 departure will be accommodated at the Ayre Hotel Gran Via, Barcelona.
- US citizens require a passport valid for six months beyond travel dates.
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| Spain Madrid Florida Park Tapas Dinner |
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| Spain Madrid Royal Palace |
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| Spain Madrid Ciebeles Fountain |
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| Spain Cordoba Alcazar of The Catholic Kings |
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| Spain Seville Plaza de Espana |
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| Spain Granada Alhambra Palace |
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| Spain Barcelona city hall |
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- Flights NYC-Madrid, Barcelona-NYC
- Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for ion and prices
- Airline fuel surcharges
- 9 nights First Class accommodations
- 2 nights [Hesperia Emperatriz ], Madrid
- 1 night [Cordoba Center ], Cordoba
- 2 nights [Melia Lebreros ], Seville
- 1 night [Abba Hotel ], Granada
- 1 night [Valencia Hotel Center], Valencia
- 2 nights [Barcelona Center], Barcelona
- All transfers
- 14 meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Services of local guides in all major cities
- Entrance fees per itinerary
|
|
 |
|
| |
Airport taxes & fees. |
| |
Optional tours and gratuities. |
|
|
|
|
| Prado Museum, Madrid |
| Church of Santo Tome, Toledo |
| Mosque of the Caliphs, Cordoba |
| Cathedral of Seville, Seville |
| Alhambra Palace, Granada |
| City of Arts & Sciences, Valencia |
| Wine & mineral water with all dinners |
| Whisper technology enhanced touring |
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| Day 1: Thursday - Depart USA |
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|
Depart USA for Spain. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for the journey.
|
|
|
| Day 2: Friday - Arrive in Madrid |
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|
Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome drink and orientation.
|
|
|
| Day 3: Saturday - Madrid City Tour |
|
|
Morning sightseeing tour of Madrid. Drive along the Grand Via through the Opera District, Plaza de Colon, and view the Royal Palace. Pass through Puerto del Sol Plaza and Plaza España with its monument to the author Cervantes. The tour will end at the Prado Museum, where you will be able to admire works of art by famous artists such as El Greco, Velázquez, and Ribera. Afternoon and evening at leisure to enjoy a walk in the Retiro, visit museums or you can choose our optional tour (Half Day Escorial Tour), Enjoy a visit to what has often been described as the "eighth wonder of the world."El Escorial" is, perhaps, Philip II´s most enduring legacy to Spain. This combination monastery-palace-mausoleum is situated approximately one hour outside of Madrid in the foothills of the Guadarrama Mountains. This austere monastery, erected by King Philip II in 1584, was intended to be a memorial to his father, King Charles V, and to commemorate Spain´s victory at Saint Quentin in 1557. It has since become the burial place of subsequent Spanish kings and queens.
(
B )
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| Day 4: Sunday - Toledo Sightseeing En Route to Cordoba |
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|
This morning, travel to Toledo, the "Museum City." Enjoy a walking tour among the most famous monuments, visiting the St. Tome Church with its El Greco masterpiece and Santa Maria la Blanca. Also admire its famous handcrafted work, the "Damasquinado." Continue south to Andalusia via the region of La Mancha, legendary home of Don Quixote, featuring panoramic views of its famous windmills arriving in Cordoba for dinner.
(
B, D )
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| Day 5: Monday - Cordoba City Tour, Travel to Seville |
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|
Begin with a guided sightseeing tour of Cordoba, birthplace of philosopher Moshe Ben Maimon. Visit the amazing Mosque of the Caliphs and see the Roman Bridge and a beautifully restored 14th-century synagogue before continuing to Seville.
Evening free at leisure or you can choose our optional tour (Evening Flamenco Show), This evening, enjoy a drink and traditional Flamenco show. As performed by some of Sevilles leading Flamenco artists, enjoy routines based on the cante jondo or "deep song," which describes the performer´s profound emotions in ancient poetic phrases. Although the development of Flamenco has centered principally in the region of Andalusia, it has come to embrace many of the folk traditions of the northern provinces. As a result, it has become, along with the bullfight, a popular symbol of Spain.
(
B, D )
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| Day 6: Tuesday - Seville City Tour |
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|
A morning tour of Seville begins with a visit to the Cathedral of Seville, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. View the Giralda Tower overlooking the Guadalquivir River. Visit the Barrio Santa Cruz (the old Jewish quarter) and the burial site of Christopher Columbus. Drive to the Plaza de España, passing Maria Luisa Park, and explore the narrow streets and the many plazas of the Santa Cruz Quarter. Afternoon at leisure to explore Sevilles shops, museums and cafes.
(
B )
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| Day 7: Wednesday - Travel to Granada, Visit Alhambra Palace |
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|
Morning drive to Granada. Visit the Moorish Alhambra Palace with its famous Lion Courtyard. Walk through the Palacio de Generalife water garden and enjoy a breathtaking view of the town below and the Sierra Nevada mountains.
(
B, D )
|
|
|
| Day 8: Thursday - Travel to Valencia, Valencia City Tour |
|
|
Today we head north through the groves of olives, almonds, lemons and oranges to the garden city of Valencia. On arrival, a guided orientation tour includes the City Gates, City Hall and the Cathedral. View the incredible Arts and Science City designed by contemporary artist Calatrava.
(
B, D )
|
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| Day 9: Friday - Travel to Barcelona, Barcelona City Tour |
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|
This morning head along the coast line of Catalunya to Barcelona. This afternoons tour of Barcelona begins with a drive along the old Harbor to the Plaza Catalunya. In the charming Gothic Quarter, visit the Cathedral. View Gaudis unusual Sagrada Familia church and drive up Montjuic Hill to the site of the 1992 Olympic Stadium. Tonight, a dinner at a local restaurant is a perfect way to end your tour.
(
B, D )
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| Day 10: Saturday - Full day in Barcelona |
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|
Today enjoy a full day at leisure in Barcelona.
(
B )
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| Day 11: Sunday - Depart for USA |
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Transfer to the Barcelona airport for your departure flight.
(
B )
|
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Notes:
- Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
- Oct 6 departure will be accommodated at the Ayre Hotel Gran Via, Barcelona.
- US citizens require a passport valid for six months beyond travel dates.
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|
|
| Spain Madrid Florida Park Tapas Dinner |
|
|
|
| Spain Madrid Royal Palace |
|
|
|
| Spain Madrid Ciebeles Fountain |
|
|
|
| Spain Cordoba Alcazar of The Catholic Kings |
|
|
|
| Spain Seville Plaza de Espana |
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| Spain Granada Alhambra Palace |
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| Spain Barcelona city hall |
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| 11 Day Crown of Spain Tour |
| Departure Date |
Air & Land |
Land Only |
| Year 2012 |
May 17(Sold Out) | $2599.00 | $1789.00 | |
May 24(Sold Out) | $2509.00 | $1799.00 | |
| Jun 7 | $2889.00 | $1799.00 | |
| Jun 21 | $2969.00 | $1789.00 | |
Jul 12(Sold Out) | $2769.00 | $1689.00 | |
| Aug 2 | $2749.00 | $1689.00 | |
| Aug 30 | $2809.00 | $1799.00 | |
| Sep 6 | $2809.00 | $1799.00 | |
Sep 20(Sold Out) | $2669.00 | $1799.00 | |
Sep 27(Sold Out) | $2659.00 | $1799.00 | |
Oct 4(Sold Out) | $2669.00 | $1799.00 | |
| Oct 11 | $2659.00 | $1799.00 | |
| Oct 25 | $2709.00 | $1799.00 | |
| Nov 8 | $2399.00 | $1589.00 | |
| Dec 20 | $2319.00 | $1499.00 | |
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| 11 Day Crown of Spain Tour |
| Departure Date |
Air & Land |
Land Only |
| Year 2012 |
May 17(Sold Out) | $2599.00 | $1789.00 | |
May 24(Sold Out) | $2509.00 | $1799.00 | |
| Jun 7 | $2889.00 | $1799.00 | |
| Jun 21 | $2969.00 | $1789.00 | |
Jul 12(Sold Out) | $2769.00 | $1689.00 | |
| Aug 2 | $2749.00 | $1689.00 | |
| Aug 30 | $2809.00 | $1799.00 | |
| Sep 6 | $2809.00 | $1799.00 | |
Sep 20(Sold Out) | $2669.00 | $1799.00 | |
Sep 27(Sold Out) | $2659.00 | $1799.00 | |
Oct 4(Sold Out) | $2669.00 | $1799.00 | |
| Oct 11 | $2659.00 | $1799.00 | |
| Oct 25 | $2709.00 | $1799.00 | |
| Nov 8 | $2399.00 | $1589.00 | |
| Dec 20 | $2319.00 | $1499.00 | |
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