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| Highlights of Spain
An 11-Day tour starting from $7,850
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| About This Tour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spain is a land of rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes and a lively way of life, and this tour emphasizes these qualities for the first-time visitor. |
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• First-class seats on the AVE high-speed train, a fast and comfortable way to travel and enjoy the scenery
• Lunch in the Ciutat Comtal, one of Barcelona’s most renowned tapas bars • Accommodations in a beautifully renovated convent in Granada, the perfect location from which to explore the sights • Lunch and the opportunity to learn about sherry making at a prestigious sherry bodega • Freedom of choice to dine at one of A&K’s recommended restaurants in select cities • A&K’s Travelling Bell Boy® service, so you never have to have your bags out early or wait for your luggage to be delivered to your room
DAYS 1-2: USA or Canada/Barcelona, Spain
Depart on an overnight flight to Barcelona, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. Take an optional stroll through the city before meeting fellow travellers for a welcome dinner. Hotel Casa Fuster D DAY 3: Barcelona In the medieval Gothic Quarter, visit the cathedral, the beautiful Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar and the Picasso Museum. After a tapas lunch, explore the Eixample district to see the Block of Discord, La Pedrera, La Sagrada Familia Basilica and Parc Güell. Hotel Casa Fuster B L DAY 4: Barcelona/Madrid Take the train to Madrid with lunch on board, then see some of the city's highlights and explore the Prado Museum. Westin Palace Hotel B L DAY 5: Madrid/Toledo/Madrid Visit the lavish Royal Palace before you explore the Reina Sofia Modern Art Museum. The rest of the day is at leisure, or you may join an optional afternoon sightseeing excursion to Toledo. Tonight, enjoy a typical tapas evening in the grand Plaza Mayor. Westin Palace Hotel B D DAY 6: Madrid/Córdoba/Granada Board the AVE high-speed train for Córdoba where a walk through this medieval city takes you to the magnificent Mezquita, an 8th-century mosque. After lunch, continue by coach to Granada and check in to your hotel, where you dine à la carte. AC Palacio de Santa Paula B L D DAY 7: Granada This morning, visit the magical palace of the Alhambra and the beautiful gardens of the Generalife Palace. After lunch the afternoon is at leisure. AC Palacio de Santa Paula B L DAY 8: Granada/Ronda/Seville Drive to the picturesque town of Ronda for a visit to the famous Plaza de Toros, the oldest bull ring in Spain. After lunch at leisure, continue to Seville and your centrally located hotel for dinner. Hotel Alfonso XIII B D DAY 9: Seville/Jerez de la Frontera/Seville After a leisurely start this morning, drive to Jerez de la Frontera, the sherry capital, to watch a performance by the famous Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. Then privately visit a prestigious small bodega for lunch and an introduction to the process of sherry-making. Tonight gather for a flamenco performance, followed by a farewell dinner. Hotel Alfonso XIII B L D DAY 10: Seville Wander the picturesque, narrow streets of the Santa Cruz Quarter and visit the magnificent, 14th-century Alcazar and cathedral. Gather for farewell drinks at the hotel. Hotel Alfonso XIII B L DAY 11: Seville/USA or Canada After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board a homebound flight. B A&K RECOMMENDS … Extend your stay in Portugal
• Extended sightseeing in Barcelona & Madrid, visiting all of the most important attractions at a civilized pace
• Flamenco performance in Seville to enjoy this local tradition • Performance by the famous Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, a superb display of horsemanship All tour prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy.
2008 Land Arrangements Double occupancy..... $7,850 Single supplement..... $2,730 * Holiday surcharge may apply. Call for details. Departure dates, prices and availability may change at any time. |
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| Note: All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
