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Day
1- Depart USA
Overnight flight to Madrid.
Day
2 - Arrive Madrid (2 nights)
You are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Later, meet
your Tour Director for a Welcome Drink and tour briefing with your fellow
travellers.
Hotel: Rafael Atocha (2 nights)
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3 - Toledo excursion and Madrid sightseeing
First we drive to Toledo where our tour on foot, using our audio
system, includes a visit to the Synagogue, the Church of Santo Tome and a
local steel workshop. Then we return to Madrid where our sightseeing tour
along the wide tree-lined avenues shows us the Cervantes Memorial in the
Plaza de Espana, the Puerta del Sol and we walk to see the magnificent
Plaza Mayor. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day
4 - Madrid – Cordoba – Seville (2 nights)
Our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure during our travels
today. But first to Puerto Lapice of legendary Don Quixote fame, then to
Cordoba where we visit the Mosque of the Caliphs and learn of the Moorish
history of the region. Then we continue to our hotel in Seville. (Buffet
Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Occidental (2 nights)
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5 - Seville sightseeing & at leisure
Our sightseeing tour takes us through the tree-lined streets of
Seville to see the Bell Tower and weather vane of the Giralda. We will
also see the pools and fountains of the Maria Luisa Park and Christopher
Columbusí tomb and continue with a walk through the Jewish quarter.
Tonight, why not experience a little Spanish passion at a fiery Flamenco
show? (Buffet Breakfast)
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6 - Seville – Granada
A scenic drive takes us to Granada to enjoy a guided sightseeing tour
with our audio system including one of the most important sights in Spain,
the Moorish Alhambra Palace. Our guided tour of this magnificent example
of Moorish architecture shows us the exotic water gardens of the
Generalife, the royal summer residence, where we have fine views over the
town and the surrounding hills. Tonight, a dinner of local specialities in
a typical restaurant of this hilltop town. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight
Dinner)
Hotel: Alhamar
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7 - Granada – Valencia
Via the Mora Pass, we soon arrive at the Troglodyte dwellings of
Guadix. Time to take pictures before continuing to Valencia, renowned for
its orange groves, where orientation shows us the Bull Ring, the great
Cathedral and the Towers of Serrano and Cuarte. (Buffet Breakfast /
Dinner)
Hotel: Abba Acteon Plaza
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8 - Valencia – Barcelona (2 nights)
First through the Levant region to PeŇiscola for our first stop. Then
on to Barcelona where on arrival we will enjoy a sightseeing tour using
our audio system and highlighting the fantasies of Gaudi, the Ramblas, the
Plaza Catalunya and a walk through the Gothic quarter with its magnificent
Cathedral. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Hesperia Tower
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9 - Barcelona at leisure
Today is at leisure to explore this fascinating city. Maybe shop in
the chic boutiques along Diagonal or take an excursion to Montserrat. This
evening we enjoy a special Farewell Dinner with wine together with our
Tour Director and new found friends. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day
10 - Barcelona - USA
Time for final goodbyes to Spain and your fellow travellers as we
transfer you to the airport for your return flight. (Buffet Breakfast)
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