Tour of Spain
Friday, May 13, 2016 to Sunday, May 22, 2016
Stays in Madrid, Seville, Granada, Valencia and Barcelona
Escorted by Paula Mazzalupo and Tom O’Brien
$3749.00 pp dbl occupancy
$4223.00 single occupancy
Your Itinerary:
Friday, May 13
Our motorcoach will depart in the afternoon to the airport for our overnight flight to Madrid.
Saturday, May 14
We arrive in Madrid where we will be met and transferred to our hotel. Our Spanish tour guide will host us to a welcome dinner with wine . (D)
Sunday, May 15 – Madrid
After breakfast at our hotel we visit Puerta del Sol, Plaza de Espana with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. Then the highlight: a visit to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM with its priceless art treasures. (B)
Monday, May 16 – Madrid-Cordoba – Seville
Today we drive south through the arid landscapes of Don Quixote’s La Mancha to Cordoba, where sightseeing with a local guide includes the Alcazar, the Roman Bridge, and the medieval Jewish quarter. Tour the magnificent 8th-century MOSQUE OF THE CALIPHS, famous for its 850 pillars of porphyry, marble and jasper. Then continue to Seville where we have dinner at our hotel. (B, D)
Tuesday, May 17 - Seville
Start with a visit to magnicicent PLAZA DE ESPANA, used in the movies Lawrence of Arabia and Star Wars. Admire Maria Luisa Park, the Golden Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that used to be the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Also visit the ALCAZAR, founded in the 11th century as a Moorish fortress, with its Palacio de Don Pedro. Then stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. Tonight, for a truly Andalusian night out, reserve a seat at our optional Flamenco show. (B)
Wednesday, May 18 – Seville – Granada
Sightseeing with a local guide features Granada’s main attraction: the ALHAMBRA COMPLEX. The mighty yet graceful citadel was planned by the 13th century Moorish ruler Al Ahamar. A fantasy of “lace in stone” surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains, it affords superb views of the Old Quarter and Sacromonte, a mountain occupied by Gypsy cave dwellers. Also amble through the magnificent WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE, the royal summer residence. (B)
Thursday, May 19 – Granada – Valencia
Cross Mora Pass and pass troglodyte cave dwellings hollowed out of the soft tofu stone, near Purullena and Guadix on your way to Valencia, once a royal capital. During your guided walking tour, Valencia’s Roman, Moorish and Spanish history comes alive. Sample a traditional Horchata drink, and tonight a special paella dinner with wine has been prepared for us at one of Valencia’s local restaurants. (B, D)
Friday, May 20 – Valencia – Barcelona
Enjoy a scenic drive along the coast to Barcelona, Spain’s 2nd largest city and host of the 1992 Olympic Games. (B)
Saturday, May 21 – Barcelona
Sightseeing with a local guide features the Columbus Monument, Plaza de Cataluna, and Paseo de Gracia. Admire the spectacular Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s masterpiece, and enjoy a panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuic Hill. Also visit the GOTHIC QUARTER. This afternoon an optional excursion to Montserrat can be arranged and this evening enjoy Sangria and a special farewell dinner with wine at La Fonda del Port Olimpic Restaurant. (B, D)
Sunday, May 22
After breakfast we will be transferred to the airport for our flight back to the United States where our motorcoach awaits to return us to East Lyme and New London. (B)
What’s included: What’s not included:
Round trip motorcoach to airport incl. gratuity Gratuities to airport porters if used
Flight to Madrid return from Barcelona All lunches
Transfers to hotel in Madrid & from Barcelona hotel 4 dinners
All breakfasts in Spain Cost of U. S. passport
4 dinners in Spain Gratuities to tour guides
All taxes Fuel surcharge if added prior to departure
Services of Paula & Tom and local guides
Cost per person $3749.00 double occupancy and $4223.00 single occupancy
A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is required at time of booking with final payment due March 5, 2016.
Penalties are as follows:
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Cancel March 5, 2016 or after – no refund
For this reason we strongly recommend trip cancellation/interruption medical insurance. Premiums are based on your age and total cost of trip. Our agents will be happy to discuss this with you.
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