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2010 Departures on Saturdays : Oct 2, 16, 30,
Nov 13, 27, Dec 11, 25 2010
2011 Departures on Saturdays: Jan 8, 22, Feb 5, 19, Mar 5 19, 26
Apr 2, 9, 16, 30, May 7, 14, 28, Jun 11, 25, Jul 9, 23, Aug 6, 20, 27, Sept 10,
17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 29, Nov 12, 26, Dec 10, 24 2011
2012 Departures on Saturdays: Jan 7, Jan 21, Feb 4, 18, Mar 3, 17 2012
9 days/8nights Itinerary for departures Sep 2010 - Mar 2012:
Day 1, Saturday: BARCELONA
Arrival at Barcelona airport. You will be transferred to your First Class hotel.
It is suggested that you take advantage of the free time to get to know one of
Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities. It is suggested to dine at the Pueblo
Espanol, featuring architectural replicas from all of Spain's regions.
(departures from April 2011: PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner tonight) Accommodations.
Day 2, Sunday: BARCELONA - MADRID
Buffet breakfast. This morning enjoy an escorted tour of one of Europe’s most
beautiful cities. See the ancient Gothic Quarter with its magnificent cathedral.
Stop to admire the exterior of Gaudi’s masterwork, the Basilica of the Sacred
Family (Sagrada Familia). Continue to Montjuich Hill (site of the Olympic
Stadium), to enjoy a spectacular view of Barcelona and its port area. In the
early afternoon we will be transfered to the Train Station to take the fast
train to Madrid. Arrival and transfer to our Hotel. In the early evening,
enjoy an “Illuminated Madrid” drive through the bustling streets of the old
city, ending at the historical and impressive Plaza Mayor. This area is home to
some of the most typical restaurants and taverns, which serve the delicious "tapas".
PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a Tapas Dinner tonight. Return to your hotel at your
own convenience. Accommodations.
Day 3 Monday MADRID
Buffet breakfast. This morning's escorted sightseeing tour will allow you to get
a glimpse of some of Madrid's most outstanding attractions, like the Puerta del
Sol, the magnificent fountains of Neptune and Cibeles, the stately Alcala Gate,
the busy Gran Via, the Plaza de Espaņa and the Plaza de Oriente. Free time for
luncheon on your own. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a Lunch today. Highly
recommended this afternoon, is an optional tour to the Imperial former capital
city of Toledo, where you will be escorted through its narrow cobblestone
streets, soaking up the medieval atmosphere. Touring will include the interior
of the magnificent Gothic cathedral and a visit to St. Tome Church, where El
Greco's masterpiece painting is displayed. There will also be some time for
shopping for the unique typical local artisanry. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes tour
to Toledo Return to Madrid for accommodations.
Day 4, Tuesday: MADRID-MERIDA-SEVILLE
Buffet breakfast. Departure through the once-remote region of Extremadura, home
to many of the “conquistadors”. Arrival in ancient Merida. Free time for lunch.
(Lunch included in PREMIUM PACKAGE.) In the afternoon, visit the impressive
Roman amphitheatre archeological site before continuing to
Seville. Accommodations.
Day 5, Wednesday: SEVILLE
Buffet breakfast. This morning's marvelous tour will explore this gracious and
charming city, Spain's third largest. See the Tower of Gold, the tranquil and
extensive Maria Luisa Park, the quaint Santa Cruz Quarter, and finally the huge
cathedral (one of the world's largest) with its Giralda Tower (a former
minaret). Free time for luncheon on your own. (Lunch Included in PREMIUM
PACKAGE) The afternoon is free to continue to explore or shop. This evening an
optional Flamenco Show is suggested, with the enjoyment of local wine. PREMIUM
PACKAGE include Flamenco Show and drink. Accommodations.
Day 6, Thursday: SEVILLE-CORDOBA-GRANADA
Buffet breakfast. Depart to Cordoba. Visit one of the world’s marvels, the
former Great Mosque (now a cathedral). Free time for lunch on your own. Continue
to Granada, passing thousands of acres of olive groves. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes
dinner tonight. This evening, an excellent suggestion would be to visit
(optional) the quaint and typical Albaicin quarter, where n customs,
music and wine join to create an enchanting atmosphere. (PREMIUM PACKAGE
includes this visit to Albaicin).
Day 7, Friday: GRANADA-COSTA DEL SOL
Buffet breakfast. This morning, enjoy an escorted tour of the magnificent
Alhambra and the verdant Gardens of the Generalife. Departure to the
world-famous resort area of the Costa del Sol. Accommodations.
Day 8 Saturday: COSTA DEL SOL
Buffet breakfast. Free days to enjoy this vacationer’s paradise. Accommodations.
Day 9, Sunday, COSTA DEL SOL / DEPARTURE
Buffet breakfast. Pre-arranged transfer to Malaga airport at the proper time to
check-in for your trans-Atlantic flight
PRICE 2010 Sept - 2011 MARCH:
| Price per person in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange) | 9Days/8nights tour Barcelona - Costa Del Sol |
| Sept - October 16 2010 | 1459 |
| Oct 30 2010 - March 26 2011 | 1359 |
| Supplement for Single Room April - 16Oct 2010 |
479 |
| 30Oct 2010 - 26Mar 2011 | 419 |
| PREMIUM PACKAGE PRICE | 219 |
PRICE 2011 APRIL - 2012 MARCH:
| Price in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange) per person based on double occupancy | 9Days/8nights tour Barcelona - Costa Del Sol |
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| Category Comfort | Category Plus | |
| April - June 2011 | 1295 | 1385 |
| July / August 2011 | 1290 | 1380 |
| Sept / Oct 2011 | 1290 | 1385 |
| Nov 2011 - 17 March 2012 | 1190 | 1270 |
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Single Room Supplement Apr - Oct 2011 |
385 | 465 |
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Single Room Supplement Nov-March 2012 |
320 | 405 |
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PREMIUM PACKAGE Supplement |
235 | |
* US$ price varies depending on the exchange rate
Discount for 3rd person in a room: 10%
Discount for one child 3-11 years sharing room with 2 adults:
25%
Discount for one child 0-2 years (if sharing seat on the bus with parents) and
sharing room with 2adults: 90%
In case a family is traveling together - 2 adult and 2 children (less than 12 years old) each of the two child will have 10% discount (two separate double room) - discount on request and it is subject to availability at the time of booking
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Optional PREMIUM PACKAGE includes:
Dinner in Barcelona’s Pueblo Espaņol
“Tapas” dinner in Madrid
Typical lunch in Madrid (for departures until 2011 March)
Lunch in Toledo (for departures from Apr 2011)
Tour to Toledo
Lunch in Merida
Lunch in Seville
Dinner in Granada
Tour of the Albaicin in Granada
Flamenco show in Seville
Hotels used or similar for departures until March 2011
Barcelona Barcelona Plaza Catalonia ****
Madrid NH Principe de Vergara****
Seville Novotel Sevilla****
Granada Abades Nevada Palace ****
Costa del Sol Melia Costa del Sol****
Hotels used or similar for departures from April 2011:
Category Confort Hotels
Barcekona Catalonia Suite / NH Les Corts ***+
Madrid Florida Norte****
Seville Novotel Seviila / Catalonia Giralda****
Granada Condor / San Anton ****
Costa del Sol Melia Costa del Sol ****
Category Plus Hotels
Barcelona Confortel Barcelona / Tryp Apolo ****
Madrid Catalonia Centro / Tryp Atocha ****
Seville Tryp Macarena ****
Granada Abades Nevada Palace ****
Costa del Sol Melia Costa del Sol ****