Spain Escorted Tour
MADRID-SEVILLA-CORDOBA-GRANADA-MADRID

SPAIN’S HEART and SOUL
7Days/6nights 


2011 Sep - 2013 March
Tour#14

Departures on Sundays in 2011:  Sep 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 30, Nov 13, 27, Dec 11, 25 2011
Departures on Sundays in 2012: Jan 8, 22, Feb 5, 19, Mar 4, 18 2012

Departures on Sundays in 2012: Apr 8, 22, May 6, 13, 20, 27, Jun 3, 17, Jul 1, 15, 29, Aug 12, 26, Sep 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 21, Nov 4, 18, Dec 2, 16, 23, 30
Departures in 2013: Jan 13, 27, Feb 10, 24, March 10 , 17

Spain Tour Itinerary - 2011/2012:

Day 1, Sunday: MADRID
Arrival at Madrid airport. After clearing simple immigration and customs formalities, you will be transferred to your First Class hotel. It is suggested you take advantage of the free time to get to know one of Europe's most dynamic capital cities. 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 2, 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 España 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 3, 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 4, 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. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes lunch today. 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 5, 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).

Day 6, Friday : GRANADA-MADRID
Buffet breakfast. This morning, enjoy an escorted tour of the magnificent Alhambra and the verdant Gardens of the Generalife. Departure to Madrid, crossing the Plains of La Mancha, land of Don Quixote. Arrival in Madrid. Accommodations.

Day 7, Saturday: MADRID - DEPARTURE
Buffet breakfast. Pre-arranged transfer to Madrid airport at the proper time to check-in for your trans-Atlantic flight .

Tour includes:
Tour is bilingual conducted in English and Spanish
Transfers airport-hotel-airport
Accommodations in first class hotels
buffet breakfast daily 
Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach transportation
Professional tour escort throughout (bilingual English/Spanish)
Escorted sightseeing tours with bilingual guide in Madrid, Granada, and Seville
Evening Illuminations tour of Madrid
Travel bag

Optional PREMIUM PACKAGE includes:
“Tapas” dinner in Madrid
Typical lunch in Madrid (from 2012 Apr lunch in Toledo instead)
Tour to Toledo
Lunch in Merida
Lunch in Seville
Dinner in Granada
Tour Show of the Albaicin in Granada
Flamenco show in Seville

Hotels used or similar from Apr 2011/2012/2013 departures:
Category Confort Hotels
Madrid Florida Norte****/Convencion****
Seville Novotel Seviila / Catalonia Giralda****
Granada Condor / San Anton /Carmen****
Madrid Floreida Norte/Convencion****

Category Plus Hotels
Madrid Catalonia Centro / Tryp Atocha ****
Seville Tryp Macarena /Aires Sevilla ****
Granada Abades Nevada Palace / Real Alhambra****
Madrid Tryp Atocha / Catalonia Centro ****

EXTRA NIGHTS BEFORE AND AFTER THE TOUR
(maximum stay 2nights for this special rate - price for additional nights on request)

EXTRA NIGHTS IN MADRID BEFORE OR AFTER THE TOUR (FOR TOURS STARTING OR ENDING IN MADRID)
rates Jan 2011 - 14 Mar 2012
Prices in Euro per person:
CATALONIA CENTRO/TRYP ATOCHA (CATEGORY PLUS)
73 EUR Per person based on double occupancy
66 EUR Per person based on triple occupancy
138 EUR Per person based on single occupancy
 
NH PARQUE AVENIDAS/FLORIDA NORTE (CATEGORY CONFORT)
69 EUR Per person based on double occupancy
66 EUR per person based on triple occupancy
131 EUR per person based on single occupancy
 
AH MURALTO/ TRYP GRAN VIA (CATEGORY CONFORT)
55 EUR Per person based on double occupancy
51 EUR Per person based on triple occupancy
102 EUR Per person based on single occupancy
 

EXTRA NIGHTS IN BARCELONA BEFORE OR AFTER THE TOUR (FOR TOURS STARTING OR ENDING IN BARCELONA) rates Jan 2011 - 14 Mar 2012
Prices in Euro per person: 
CATEGORY PLUS
73 EUR Per person based on double occupancy
69 EUR Per person based on triple occupancy
138 EUR Per person based on triple occupancy
 
CATEGORY CONFORT
66 EUR Per person based on double occupancy
 59 EUR Per person based on triple occupancy
109 EUR Per person based on single occupancy

EXTRA NIGHTS IN MADRID BEFORE OR AFTER THE TOUR (FOR TOURS STARTING OR ENDING IN MADRID)
rates 15 Mar 2012 - March 2013
Prices in Euro per person:
CATALONIA CENTRO/Rafael Atocha (CATEGORY PLUS) -
15Mar'12 - 31Oct'12
80 EUR Per person based on double occupancy / 145 EUR Per person based on single occupancy/ Triple 78 EUR per person
1Nov'12 - 15Mar'13
70 EUR per person based on double occupancy / 130 EUR per person based on single occupancy ./ Triple 67 Eur per person
 
FLORIDA NORTE (CATEGORY CONFORT)
15Mar'12- 31Oct'12
70 EUR Per person based on double occupancy / 120 EUR per person based on single occupancy/ Triple 68 EUR per person
1Nov'12-15Mar'13
60 EUR per person based on double occupancy / 105 EUR per person based on single occupancy / triple 58 EUR per person
 

EXTRA NIGHTS IN BARCELONA BEFORE OR AFTER THE TOUR (FOR TOURS STARTING OR ENDING IN BARCELONA)
rates 15 Mar 2012 - March 2013
Prices in Euro per person: 
CATEGORY PLUS - Hotel Tryp Apolo
15Mar-31Oct'12
85 EUR Per person based on double occupancy/ 165 EUR Per person based on single / triple EUR 83 per person
1Nov'12 - 15Mar'13
75 EUR per person based on double occupancy / EUR 145 per person based on single / triple EUR 73 per person 
 
CATEGORY CONFORT - Hotel NH Les Corts
15Mar'12-31Oct'12
70 EUR Per person based on double occupancy / 130 EUR Per person based on single occupancy / triple Eur 68 per person
1Nov'12-15Mar'13
60 EUR per person based on double occupancy / 110 EUR per person based on single occupancy / triple EUR 58 per person
 

EXTRA NIGHTS IN COSTA DEL SOL AFTER THE TOUR (FOR TOURS ENDING IN COSTA DEL SOL)
rates 15 Mar 2012 - March 2013
Prices in Euro per person: 
CATEGORY PLUS AND CATEGORY CONFORT- Melia Costa Del Sol
15 Mar 2012 - 30Jun'12/1Oct - 30Nov'12
75 EUR Per person based on double occupancy/ 140 EUR Per person based on single / triple EUR 73 per person
1Jul-30Sep'12
125 EUR Per person based on double occupancy/ 185 EUR Per person based on single / triple EUR 121 per person
1Nov'12 - 15Mar'13
65 EUR per person based on double occupancy / EUR 120 per person based on single / triple EUR 63 per person