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Escorted Tours Spain and Portugal
in 9 days
Portugal , Andalusia and Costa Del Sol
9days/8nights from Euro
795
Departures on Saturdays
1Nov 2011 - 22March 2013
Tour#37 |

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Itinerary:
1ST DAY (Saturday) – MADRID – AVILA – SALAMANCA
Breakfast. Departure for Ávila, World Heritage Site and birthplace of Santa
Teresa de Jesus. His great Roman wall surrounding the city and keeps much of its
monumental treasures. Free time to enjoy this jewel of the Middle Ages. Then
exit to Salamanca, a university city par excellence, known worldwide for it and
for its artistic richness: cathedrals, palaces, churches of various styles. In
the afternoon we will make the city tour including the Plaza Mayor, Casa de las
Conchas, the New Cathedral, the Old Cathedral and University. At night you can
enjoy the lively atmosphere of this city. Accommodation.
2ND DAY (Sunday) – SALAMANCA – CIUDAD RODRIGO – COIMBRA
Breakfast at hotel. Departure towards the border town of Ciudad Rodrigo with
Portugal to continue via Guarda until we reach the University city of Coimbra,
one of the oldest in Europe and once the capital of Portugal. Free time to
admire their narrow streets, hanging houses, palaces, chapels and churches,
which is a must to see. Overnight.
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3RD DAY (Monday) – COIMBRA – FATIMA – OBIDOS – LISBON
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Fatima, well know for the Santuary of our
Lady of Fatima, patroness of Portugal. Free time to visit the Basilica and
continue our trip to the beautiful medieval city of Obidos, where we can explore
the cobblestone streets and red roofed white houses, sheltered by the impressive
city walls. Our next stop will be in Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal,
located on the right bank of the Tagus River. Night optional tour dinner fado
show, the national song of Portugal and a must to see. Overnight.
4TH DAY (Tuesday) – LISBON
Breakfast and overnight, In the morning included a panoramic city tour of
Lisbon, passing through the Alfama district, birthplace of St. Anthonyand once
the old Moorish Quarters, the Belem Tower symbol of Lisbon and the Jeronimous
Monastery. Afternoon at leisure. Possibility of an optional tour to see the 3
most visited towns on the outskirts of Lisbon, Sintra world Heritage Town,
Cascais and Estoril.
5TH DAY (Wednesday) – LISBON – CÁCERES - SEVILLA
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards the Spanish border to arrive to the
World Heritage city of Caceres, with uncalculatable historic buildings dating
back from the 14th and 16th century. The old quarters is one of the 3 best
conserved medieval quarters in Europe. Tour on foot to see the Plaza Mayor and
the old medival district. After our tour continue to Sevilla. Overnight.
6TH DAY (Thursday) – SEVILLE
Breakfast and overnight. Morning panoramic and monumental city tour, where we
will come in contact with this magnificent city, driving through Maria Luisas
Park, The University, Americas Square and The Pavillions built in 1929 for the
Iberoamerican Fair. Following the panoramic tour we will continue on foot from
the Murillo Gardens towards the old “Santa Cruz” quarters. Brief stop. We will
then proceed to the Cathedral (entrance included) where we will also see the
symbol of Seville, The Giralda Tower once the minaret of the Mosque and today
the belfry of the Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure where you can attend an
optional artistic tour. In the late afternoon, possibility of attending the
finest Flamenco Show in Spain.
7TH DAY (Friday) – SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Ronda, passing through the Route of the
n White Villages in order for us to arrive to Ronda. Ronda is one of
the oldest cities in Spain, whose origins date back to the Neolithic Period.
Free time to explore the main sites of Ronda, from the Tajo Gorge to enjoy an
unforgetable view of the city to the oldest bullring in Spain, considered the
symbol and soul of Ronda. In the afternoon departure to the international
beachside resort La Costa del Sol. Dinner and overnight.
8TH DAY (Saturday) – COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time till midmorning to then proceed to Granada
which is located on the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Tour of
the most visited monument in Spain declared World Heritage,The Alhambra where we
will be seeing the Nazarite Palaces and the Generalife Gardens (entrance
included). Overnight.
9TH DAY (Sunday) – GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Toledo. Tour of this monumental city
declared World Heritage. On arrival panoramic drive around Toledo and then
proceed on foot to visit the historical old town. We will enter the Catheral
(entrance included), Santo Tome which in its interior holds one of the
masterpieces of El Greco, “The burial of the count of Orgaz” (entrance included)
and finally we will proceed towards the former Jewish Quarters to see the
synagogue of St. Maria La Blanca. Afternoon departure to our bus Terminal in
Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICES.
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Currency Conversion
PRICES IN EURO ($ rate depending on the exchange )
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2011 Nov - 22Mar 2013
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| Category |
1Nov'11-31Mar'12
Double room
Per person |
1Apr'12-22Mar'13
Double room
Per person |
Single supplement |
Supplement for
1Jul-31Oct'12 departures |
Supplement for Easter and Seville Fair
Mar 31& Apr21 departure |
| T |
780 |
795 |
260 |
51 |
80 |
| C |
840 |
852 |
320 |
61 |
100 |
5% senior discount (ages 65 and over)
5%
Discount to the third person sharing double room. (no senior
discount)
Children under 12: 25% discount when sharing room with 2 adults. Babies
under 2 are free but have no bus seat or hotel bed reserved (cot is
possible on request). HOTELS or similar
USED FOR TOUR: |
| nights |
city |
category |
Hotel names |
| 1 |
Salamanca |
T
C |
Estrella Albatros****
Alameda Palace***** |
| 1 |
Coimbra |
T
C |
Tryp Coimbra****
Vila Gale**** |
| 2 |
Lisboa |
T
C |
Roma***
Fenix**** |
| 2 |
Sevilla |
T
C |
Don Paco***
Tryp Macarena**** |
| 1 |
Costa Del Sol |
T
C |
San Fermin***
Alay**** |
| 1 |
Granada |
T
C |
Los Angeles***
Melia Granada**** |
* US$ rate varies depending the exchange rate
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Included in the price:
Tour is bilingual conducted in English and Spanish
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Hotel Accommodation in the listed hotels or similar with
breakfast
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Escorted tour with English and Spanish speaking guide
(tour is bilingual and conducted in two languages)
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Transportation by air conditioned deluxe motor coach
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Hotel taxes , porterage, entrance fees
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Daily breakfast , 1 dinner
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Guided
visit / panoramic tours as per itinerary in Salamanca, Lisbon,
Caceres, Seville, Granada , Toledo
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Pre or post tour stay in Madrid
Including : 1night with breakfast and taxes - Valid Nov 2011 - March 2013 - during holidays , fairs
and conventions supplement may apply!
Price per person in EUROS ($ rate varies depending the exchange rate)
| HOTEL |
PRICE PER PERSON PER NIGHT
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| DBL |
TRPL |
SNGL |
| Hotel Puerta Toledo 3* |
50 |
48 |
76 |
| Hotel Convencion 4* (Hotel Florida Norte 4*
until March 2012) |
56 |
53 |
96 |
Transfer prices from Madrid airport to hotel or v.v.:
Euro 26 per person based on two passengers
Euro 17 per person based on three passengers
Euro 51 per person based on one passenger
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