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9 Day Art & Wine of Spain
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| 3 Barcelona, 2 Bilbao, 2 Madrid |
| Flights NYC-Barcelona, Madrid-NYC, 3 nights Barcelona, 2 nights Bilbao, 2 nights Madrid, All transfers, 9 meals, 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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- Flights NYC-Barcelona, Madrid-NYC
- Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for ion and prices
- Airline fuel surcharges
- 7 nights First Class accommodations
- 3 nights [Barcelona Center
], Barcelona
- 2 nights [Hotel Melia Bilbao ],Bilbao
- 2 nights [Hesperia Emperatriz ],Madrid
- All transfers
- 9 meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 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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| Gaudis Guell Park & Sagrada Familia Church, Barcelona |
| Cava Wine Tasting in Penedes Region |
| Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao |
| Wine tasting in Rioja Region |
| Alcazar, Segovia |
| Prado Museum, Madrid |
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| Day 1: Saturday - Depart the USA |
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Depart the USA for Spain. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment.
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| Day 2: Sunday - Arrive in Barcelona |
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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: Monday - Barcelona City Tour |
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This morning, your tour of Barcelona includes a panoramic tour of the Harbor area, Montjuic, Plaza de España and Plaza de Catalunya. Stop at Park Guell, one of Barcelonas largest urban parks designed by Gaudi, the famous Catalan architect. Originally planned to be an exclusive area for the richest families of Barcelonas bourgeoisie, it later became a public park. Though the park was never fully completed, it is considered one of Gaudis most colorful and playful works. Continue with a guided walk through the Gothic Quarter to visit the cathedral and view Gaudis Sagrada Familia, a large, unfinished Roman Catholic basilica. This afternoon, explore the nearby Penedes wine region, and sample some of the local "Cava" sparkling wine.
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| Day 4: Tuesday - Full Day in Barcelona |
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Enjoy a full day at leisure exploring the colorful markets of Las Ramblas, or one of Barcelonas countless museums or you can choose our optional tour (Half Day Montserrat Tour), Enjoy a relaxing drive along the picturesque villages of the province to reach Montserrat Mountain. On arrival, visit the Royal Basilica, where you will see the famous 12th-century Romanesque sculpture of "Virgen Moreneta." Pick-up details to be advised locally.
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| Day 5: Wednesday - Zaragoza - Wine Tasting in Rioja Region - Bilbao |
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Today, depart Barcelona and drive to Zaragoza. Enjoy orientation of the monuments of the city including the Basilica of El Pilar, the City Hall and the old Currency Exchange. Later, drive to the wine region of Rioja. Stop at a typical bodega, a Spanish winery, for a tour of the cellar and wine tasting. Then continue north the Basque city of Bilbao.
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| Day 6: Thursday - Bilbao Tour with Guggenheim Museum |
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Todays sightseeing of Bilbao visits the Old Quarter and the Guggenheim Museum, designed by the North American architect Frank O. Gehry. Considered one of the 20th centurys most influential architectural masterpieces, the museum houses an impressive collection of modern art by Spanish masters including Picasso, Dali and Miro.
Afternoon free at leisure or you can choose our optional tour (San Sebastian Tour with Tapas Dinner), This afternoon join an optional excursion to the Bay of Biscay and the historical fishing town & resort of San Sebastian. A summer capital of Spain, it is here where the Belle Epoque lives on. Ideally situated it is surrounded by verdant mountains and beaches looking out onto a sparkling bay. Tour the charming old quarter bursting with cafés and join us for a tasty tapas dinner. Pick-up details to be advised locally.
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| Day 7: Friday - Segovia Sightseeing En Route to Madrid |
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This morning, depart Bilbao and continue to Segovia, a distinguished medieval town and designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your tour of the city views the Cathedral, the Alcazar, Jewish Quarter and the Roman Aqueduct. Enjoy time at leisure to explore Segovia on your own before departing for Madrid in the late afternoon.
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| Day 8: Saturday - Madrid City Tour |
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This morning, enjoy a 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 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 9: Sunday - Depart for the USA |
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Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
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Notes:
- Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
- US citizens require a passport valid for six months beyond travel dates.
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| Spain Barcelona Cathedral Entrance |
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| Spain Barcelona Gaudi architecture |
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| Spain Barcelona Palace |
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| Spain Barcelona Montjuic |
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| Spain Madrid Ciebeles Fountain |
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| Spain Madrid Royal Palace |
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- Flights NYC-Barcelona, Madrid-NYC
- Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for ion and prices
- Airline fuel surcharges
- 7 nights First Class accommodations
- 3 nights [Barcelona Center
], Barcelona
- 2 nights [Hotel Melia Bilbao ],Bilbao
- 2 nights [Hesperia Emperatriz ],Madrid
- All transfers
- 9 meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 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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 |
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| |
Airport taxes & fees. |
| |
Optional tours and gratuities. |
|
|
|
|
| Gaudis Guell Park & Sagrada Familia Church, Barcelona |
| Cava Wine Tasting in Penedes Region |
| Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao |
| Wine tasting in Rioja Region |
| Alcazar, Segovia |
| Prado Museum, Madrid |
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| Day 1: Saturday - Depart the USA |
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Depart the USA for Spain. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment.
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|
| Day 2: Sunday - Arrive in Barcelona |
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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: Monday - Barcelona City Tour |
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This morning, your tour of Barcelona includes a panoramic tour of the Harbor area, Montjuic, Plaza de España and Plaza de Catalunya. Stop at Park Guell, one of Barcelonas largest urban parks designed by Gaudi, the famous Catalan architect. Originally planned to be an exclusive area for the richest families of Barcelonas bourgeoisie, it later became a public park. Though the park was never fully completed, it is considered one of Gaudis most colorful and playful works. Continue with a guided walk through the Gothic Quarter to visit the cathedral and view Gaudis Sagrada Familia, a large, unfinished Roman Catholic basilica. This afternoon, explore the nearby Penedes wine region, and sample some of the local "Cava" sparkling wine.
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B )
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| Day 4: Tuesday - Full Day in Barcelona |
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Enjoy a full day at leisure exploring the colorful markets of Las Ramblas, or one of Barcelonas countless museums or you can choose our optional tour (Half Day Montserrat Tour), Enjoy a relaxing drive along the picturesque villages of the province to reach Montserrat Mountain. On arrival, visit the Royal Basilica, where you will see the famous 12th-century Romanesque sculpture of "Virgen Moreneta." Pick-up details to be advised locally.
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B )
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| Day 5: Wednesday - Zaragoza - Wine Tasting in Rioja Region - Bilbao |
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Today, depart Barcelona and drive to Zaragoza. Enjoy orientation of the monuments of the city including the Basilica of El Pilar, the City Hall and the old Currency Exchange. Later, drive to the wine region of Rioja. Stop at a typical bodega, a Spanish winery, for a tour of the cellar and wine tasting. Then continue north the Basque city of Bilbao.
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B, D )
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| Day 6: Thursday - Bilbao Tour with Guggenheim Museum |
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Todays sightseeing of Bilbao visits the Old Quarter and the Guggenheim Museum, designed by the North American architect Frank O. Gehry. Considered one of the 20th centurys most influential architectural masterpieces, the museum houses an impressive collection of modern art by Spanish masters including Picasso, Dali and Miro.
Afternoon free at leisure or you can choose our optional tour (San Sebastian Tour with Tapas Dinner), This afternoon join an optional excursion to the Bay of Biscay and the historical fishing town & resort of San Sebastian. A summer capital of Spain, it is here where the Belle Epoque lives on. Ideally situated it is surrounded by verdant mountains and beaches looking out onto a sparkling bay. Tour the charming old quarter bursting with cafés and join us for a tasty tapas dinner. Pick-up details to be advised locally.
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B )
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| Day 7: Friday - Segovia Sightseeing En Route to Madrid |
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This morning, depart Bilbao and continue to Segovia, a distinguished medieval town and designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your tour of the city views the Cathedral, the Alcazar, Jewish Quarter and the Roman Aqueduct. Enjoy time at leisure to explore Segovia on your own before departing for Madrid in the late afternoon.
(
B, D )
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| Day 8: Saturday - Madrid City Tour |
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|
This morning, enjoy a 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 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 9: Sunday - Depart for the USA |
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Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
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B )
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Notes:
- Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
- US citizens require a passport valid for six months beyond travel dates.
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| Spain Barcelona Cathedral Entrance |
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| Spain Barcelona Gaudi architecture |
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| Spain Barcelona Palace |
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| Spain Barcelona Montjuic |
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| Spain Madrid Ciebeles Fountain |
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| Spain Madrid Royal Palace |
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| 9 Day Art & Wine of Spain Tour |
| Departure Date |
Air & Land |
Land Only |
| Year 2012 |
May 19(Sold Out) | $2319.00 | $1399.00 | |
| Jun 16 | $2579.00 | $1399.00 | |
Jul 7(Sold Out) | $2419.00 | $1299.00 | |
| Jul 28 | $2429.00 | $1299.00 | |
| Sep 1 | $2449.00 | $1399.00 | |
Sep 15(Sold Out) | $2279.00 | $1399.00 | |
Sep 29(Sold Out) | $2349.00 | $1399.00 | |
| Oct 20 | $2339.00 | $1399.00 | |
| Nov 3 | $2199.00 | $1249.00 | |
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| 9 Day Art & Wine of Spain Tour |
| Departure Date |
Air & Land |
Land Only |
| Year 2012 |
May 19(Sold Out) | $2319.00 | $1399.00 | |
| Jun 16 | $2579.00 | $1399.00 | |
Jul 7(Sold Out) | $2419.00 | $1299.00 | |
| Jul 28 | $2429.00 | $1299.00 | |
| Sep 1 | $2449.00 | $1399.00 | |
Sep 15(Sold Out) | $2279.00 | $1399.00 | |
Sep 29(Sold Out) | $2349.00 | $1399.00 | |
| Oct 20 | $2339.00 | $1399.00 | |
| Nov 3 | $2199.00 | $1249.00 | |
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