Spanyol Tour 9D

Moorish Alhambra Palace

 

Spanish Wonder (Winter 2011/2012)

Highlights

• Madrid
,
• Toledo
,
• Puerto Lapice
,
• Cordoba
,
• Seville
,
• Granada
,
• Valencia
,
• Peniscola
,
• Barcelona

9 day tour from A$2250.00/pax

Day 1

ARRIVE MADRID (2 nights)

Welcome to Madrid! Relax or explore this lively city. Later, meet for a Welcome Drink with your fellow travellers and your Tour Director.

Hotel: Rafael Orense (F)/Confortel Suites (F)

 

Day 2

TOLEDO EXCURSION AND MADRID SIGHTSEEING

Your expert Local Guide takes you on a walking tour of Toledo. Visit the Church of Santo Tomé, home to one of El Greco’s most famous paintings. See the Synagogue and visit a local steel workshop. Return to Madrid to admire the monument to Cervantes at the Plaza de España. Walk across the Puerta del Sol, the city’s hub, and see the magnificent Plaza Mayor.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

 

Day 3

MADRID - CORDOBA - SEVILLE (2 nights)

Driving southwards from Madrid to Puerto Lapice - the town where Don Quixote was dubbed a knight - you arrive in Cordoba. Visit the Mosque of the Caliphs and learn about the influence of the Moors from your Local Guide. This evening, enjoy an authentic Andalusian Be My Guest dinner experience.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)
Hotel: Tryp Macarena (F)

 

Day 4

SEVILLE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME

Admire the Bell Tower of the Giralda during your expert guided sightseeing tour through the tree-lined streets of Seville. See tiled fountains, pavilions and lush palms in the Maria Luisa Park, renowned for its landscape design. Marvel at Christopher Columbus’ ornate tomb in the cathedral. Take a walk through the Jewish Quarter. Tonight, you might like to watch a fiery flamenco show.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

 

Day 5

SEVILLE - GRANADA

Visit the magnificent Alhambra Palace in Granada with your expert Local Guide. A fine example of Moorish architecture, it was built during the 14th century towards the end of Islamic rule in Spain. See the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal summer palace, once linked to the Alhambra by a covered walkway across the ravine. The views over the town and surrounding hills are spectacular. Tonight, join your travelling companions for a Highlight Dinner of local specialities in a nearby restaurant.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: Alhamar (F)

 

Day 6

GRANADA - VALENCIA

Travel from Granada via the Mora Pass and arrive in Guadix in the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains where you can take pictures of the troglodyte dwellings. See the Bull Ring in Valencia. Admire the architecture of the medieval cathedral, and the Serrano and Quart Towers, which once formed part of the city walls.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Abba Acteon Plaza (F)/Novotel Valencia (F)

 

Day 7

VALENCIA - PENISCOLA - BARCELONA (2 nights)

Discover the beautiful coastline as you drive north through Peñiscola - known as the Gibraltar of Valencia - to Barcelona. See Gaudi’s architecture during your guided sightseeing tour of the city. Wander along the Ramblas and the Plaza Catalunya. See the magnificent cathedral in the Gothic Quarter, and the labyrinth of streets with buildings dating from the Roman and medieval periods.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: U232 Hotel Barcelona (F)/Tryp Apolo (F)

 

Day 8

BARCELONA FREE DAY TO EXPLORE

Plan your own day of sightseeing in Barcelona. Consider an excursion to Montserrat or perhaps shop in the chic boutiques along Diagonal. This evening join your companions and Tour Director for a special Farewell Dinner with wine.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

 

Day 9

DEPART BARCELONA

Say ‘adios’ to Spain, your fellow travellers and your Tour Director at the end of a memorable holiday. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

 

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

• Madrid Sightseeing includes Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and the Cervantes Memorial in the Plaza España.
• Toledo Visit the Synagogue, Church of Santo Tomé and a Toledo steel workshop.
• Puerto Lapice Visit the inn where Don Quixote was reputedly dubbed a knight.
• Cordoba Explore the Mosque of the Caliphs.
• Seville View the Bell Tower, Columbus’ Tomb, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España.
• Granada Visit the Alhambra Palace. (This visit may take place on the morning of Day 6 depending on ticket availability).
• Valencia See the Town Hall, Cathedral, and the Serrano and Quart Towers.
• Peniscola Admire the ancient castle.
• Barcelona Sightseeing includes the Gothic Quarter, Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia and the Ramblas.

Dining Highlights

• Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Madrid.
• 8 hot buffet breakfasts.
• 1 three-course dinner with local wine.
• Highlight Dinner in Granada.
• Be My Guest Dinner in Seville.
• Farewell Dinner with wine in Barcelona.

First Class Travel Highlights

• First Class hotel accommodation, which includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
• Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a restroom on board.
• Escorted by one of Trafalgar’s top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
• The expertise of a qualified Local Guide in Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Barcelona.
• A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map.
• Madrid airport transfers provided on Day 1. Barcelona airport transfers provided on Day 9 (conditions apply).
• Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location. 

OPTIONAL EXTRA : 

• IN BARCELONA

MONTSERRAT

Leaving Barcelona, we head for the sacred mountain of Catalonia. Ascending this staggering rock formation we admire its spectacular panoramic views before arriving at the ‘Basilica Real’. Here, newly-weds pledge their vows to the mystical Black Virgin.

Code: BCNT04

Adult Price: 35 EURO

 

PICASSO MUSEUM MONTJUIC

We begin by visiting the Picasso Museum. Among the many famous exhibits of Spain’s greatest modern painter, we can particularly admire those from his early years. Then a trip up the hill of Montjuic, for wonderful views over the city and its historic harbour.

Code: BCNT08

Adult Price: 35 EURO

 

DINNER DANCING FOUNTAINS

First we enjoy a typical dinner in this cosmopolitan city, with drinks included, followed by the opportunity to see the famous 'Dancing Fountains', built for the Worlds Fair of 1929 and one of the wonders of the modern world.

Code: BCNT09

Adult Price: 50 EURO

• IN GRANADA

ALBAICIN ROYAL CHAPEL

First a leisurely walking tour through the Albaicin World Heritage Site - maze of narrow streets with whitewashed houses and patio gardens of bygone Moorish splendour. Our tour shows us the Catholic Monarchs' tombs, as well as some of their personal treasures, inside the Royal Chapel. We will end at the very picturesque Alcaiceria quarter, right at the heart of town.

Code: GRAT03

Adult Price: 32 EURO

 

GYPSY NIGHT OUT

This evening we are taken to the old quarter of Granada, which affords the finest views over the illuminated Alhambra Palace. Here we will enjoy the passionate ‘Zambra’ dances by Sacromonte’s famous gypsies - a fiery emotive performance unique to the gypsies who live in these caves around. One drink is included.

Code: GRAT22

Adult Price: 31 EURO

• IN MADRID

FOUNTAINS PLAZAS OF MADRID WITH DINNER

This evening tour offers us the chance to admire the elegance of the new city, with its wide, tree-lined avenues and decorative fountains, before we experience the flavour of the old. Join the locals in a little idle chat and “people-watching” as they sip an aperitif before dinner. Drinks included.

Code: MADT04

Adult Price: 55 EURO

 

EVENING INTRODUCTION TO MADRID

A walking tour through Old Madrid, its monumental Plaza Mayor, atmospheric alleyways and emblematic squares, including a drink and a snack in one of its famous downtown 'tapas' bars, followed by a tour of the illuminated city.

Code: MADT11

Adult Price: 28 EURO

• IN SEVILLE

FLAMENCO EVENING

No visit to Andalucia would be complete without feeling the passion, rhythm and magic of a flamenco show. Let us take you to the best in town, and offer you 90 minutes of pure entertainment. Drink included.

Code: SVLT04

Adult Price: 37 EURO

 

THE MOORISH ALCAZAR PLAZA DE ESPANA

We begin with the elegant Moorish Alcazar, set in its own beautiful gardens. Then, a must for any visitor to Seville, we visit the famous exhibition site of Plaza de Espana

Code: SVLT10

Adult Price: 34 EURO

 

DINNER OF ANDALUSIAN SPECIALTIES TAPAS THE ATMOSPHERE OF OLD SEVILLE

First we dine on a selection of mouth-watering Andalusian specialties, so popular in this region of Spain. You will be able to enjoy a myriad of different tastes and wines before taking an atmospheric walk through the old quarter of Seville, which has a special magic in the evening.

Code: SVLT44

Adult Price: 47 EURO

Child Prices: a 25% discount will apply to children under the age of 16 at time of travel. (Optionals for American tours are already discounted.)

 

Disclaimer
- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
- All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.
- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe  SF: Superior First Class  F: First Class