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Tours |
11 Day Spain at Leisure
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1st Day |
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Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
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2nd Day |
Arrival in Madrid
Time to rest or to start exploring the Spanish capital. At 6 p.m.
meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink followed by
dinner hosted by your tour director. (D)
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3rd Day |
Madrid
Morning sightseeing takes you to the Puerta del Sol, Plaza España with
its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant
Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. Then the highlight: a visit to
the palatial PRADO MUSEUM with its priceless art treasures. The
afternoon is at leisure. An optional excursion to El Escorial and the
Valley of the Fallen can be arranged. (BB)
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4th Day |
Madrid
Focus on splendid Toledo this morning. Spectacularly situated on a
granite hill surrounded by a loop of the Tagus River, the ancient
Castilian capital attracts more sightseers from all over the world
than any other Spanish town. An expert takes you to the Moorish
bridge, an early SYNAGOGUE, the 13th-century GOTHIC CATHEDRAL, and
the church of SANTO TOME with one of El Greco's most famous
paintings. Then visit a Damascene steel workshop before returning
to Madrid. The rest of the afternoon is free for independent
activities. (BB)
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5th Day |
Madrid-Seville
This morning you may want to relax at your hotel, visit fine museums,
or ask your tour director for other suggestions. Then board the
exciting AVE high-speed train that whisks you to Seville in just
over two hours. Lunch is served during your journey. On arrival
there is still plenty of time to take a stroll and to soak up the
incredible atmosphere of this city. (BB,L,D)
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6th Day |
Seville
Your local expert explains the city's role in Roman times, its
conquest by the Moors in 712 and its contribution to the discovery
of the New World. Admire the pools and fountains of MARIA LUISA
PARK. Drive to the Plaza de España, the Gold Tower on the
Guadalquivir River, and the fine Baroque building which is now the
university but used to be the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Visit
the CATHEDRAL with Columbus' tomb, the world's largest Gothic
edifice. Walk to the Renaissance Town Hall and stroll through the
narrow lanes of the charming Santa Cruz quarter. The rest of the day
is at leisure. For a truly Andalusian night out, reserve a seat at
our optional flamenco show. (BB)
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7th Day |
Seville-Gibraltar-Torremolinos
Drive south through the sunny wine region on the Costa de la Luz to
the rock fortress of Gibraltar, in British hands since 1704. Hear
about its turbulent history and tour the Upper Galleries, Moorish
Castle, and ST. MICHAEL'S CAVES. Also on the agenda, of course, the
colony of Barbary apes. Then continue along the elegant Costa del Sol
to reach your hotel on the Torremolinos beachfront. (BB,D)
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8th Day |
Torremolinos
Optional Excursion to Morocco. Day at leisure to catch up on your
postcards, enjoy the sandy beaches, browse through the trendy
boutiques, or sample the many fancy restaurants. Another
possibility: join your tour director on an optional excursion to
Morocco, with sightseeing in Tetouan, lunch at a local restaurant,
and time to enjoy the surroundings before leaving the North African
continent for your return journey to Torremolinos. (BB)
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9th Day |
Torremolinos
Excursion to Granada. (Thu.) Away from the sea and into the mountains
to history-steeped Granada to visit its main attraction, the ALHAMBRA.
The mighty yet graceful citadel was planned by the 13th-century
Moorish ruler Al Ahamar. A fantasy of "lace in stone" surrounded by
arabesque gardens and fountains, it affords superb views of the Old
Quarter and Sacromonte, a mountain occupied by gypsy cave dwellers.
Also amble through the magnificent WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE,
the royal summer residence. Then time to further discover the
beauties of this enchanting city on your own. In the late afternoon
return to Torremolinos (BB)
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10th Day |
At Leisure in Torremolinos
Full day to relax at your seafront hotel and take advantage of the
facilities and amusements of this lively resort. You may want to
join an optional excursion to historic Ronda, perched on a platform
of the Sierra de Ronda and cut in two by a deep ravine. (BB)
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11th Day |
Torremolinos-Malaga
Homebound flight. (BB)
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Avila |
Barcelona |
Bayona |
Bilbao |
Burgos |
Caceres |
Cadiz |
Cardona |
Carmona |
Cordoba |
Torremolinos |
Benalmadena |
Marbella |
Malaga |
Cuenca |
Granada |
Jean |
Leon |
San Millan |
Madrid |
Olite |
Pamplona |
Ronda |
Salamanca |
Santiago |
Santo Domingo |
Segovia |
Sevilla |
Toledo |
Tortosa |
Ubeda |
Valencia |
Vic |
The Islands
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