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Spanish Wonder


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Enjoy 9 Days Spanish Wonder Escorted tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in Barcelona, Cordoba, Granada, Madrid, Seville, Toledo and Valencia.


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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - On the Plane

 
Commercial Flight

Board your over­night transatlantic flight.


Day 2 - Madrid

 
Arrive In Madrid, Spain.
Airport Transfer

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

Madrid Airport Transfer picture
Food and Dining

Tonight, join your Tour Director and traveling companions for a Welcome Drink.

Hotel

Stay at Rafael Atocha (F).


Day 3 - Madrid

 
Toledo Excursion - Madrid.
Sightseeing

Travel to Toledo for a walking tour to the Synagogue, the Church of Santo Tomé and a local steel workshop. Return to Madrid, where your sightseeing highlights the Cervantes Memorial and the Puerta del Sol. Then take a walking tour including the Plaza Mayor. (B)


Day 4 - Sevilla

 
Madrid - Cordoba - Seville.
Sightseeing

Drive south to Puerto Lapice where, according to legend, a local innkeeper dubbed Don Quixote a knight. Next is Cordoba to visit the Mosque of the Caliphs.

Bus

Continue to Seville, the capital of Andalusia. (B,D)

Hotel

Stay at Occidental (SF).


Day 5 - Sevilla

 
Sightseeing

This morning tour the tree-lined streets of Seville and see the Bell Tower, the weather vane of the Giralda and the pools and fountains of the Maria Luisa Park. Continue with a walking tour including the Jewish Quarter, the Cathedral, Christopher Columbus’ tomb and the beautiful Plaza de Espana.

Performing Arts

Tonight, you might want to experience a little Spanish passion at a fiery Flamenco show? (B)


Day 6 - Granada

 
Seville - Granada.
Sightseeing

Enjoy a scenic drive to Granada and visit one of the most important sights in Spain, the Moorish Alhambra Palace. Enchant­ing gardens and fountains surround this fantasy of “lace in stone.” Delight in the wonderful views of the Old Quarter and Sacro­monte, a mountain occupied by gypsy cave dwellers.

Food and Dining

Tonight, sample local specialties in a popular restaurant. (B,D)

Hotel

Stay at Alhamar (F).


Day 7 - Valencia

 
Granada - Valencia.
Sightseeing

Travel over Mora Pass to the Troglodyte dwellings of Guadix. There is time to take pictures before continuing to Valencia. Here, an orientation tour features the Bull Ring, the great Cathedral and the Towers of Serrano and Cuarte. (B,D)

Hotel

Stay at Abba Acteon Plaza (F).


Day 8 - Barcelona

 
Valencia - Barcelona.
Sightseeing

Journey through the Levant region to Peñiscola. Then on to Barcelona for a sightseeing tour high­light­ing the architectural wonders of Gaudi, the Ramblas and the Plaza Cata­lunya. You will also take a walk through the Gothic Quarter with its magnificent Cathedral. (B)

Hotel

Stay at Hesperia Tower (F).


Day 9 - Barcelona

 
Sightseeing

Take ad­vantage of a full day at leisure to explore this fascinating city at your own pace.

Shopping

Maybe shop in the chic boutiques along Av. Diagonal, visit one of the many excel­lent museums or take an excursion to Montserrat.

Food and Dining

This evening, savor a Farewell Dinner with new friends. (B,D)


Day 10 - Barcelona

 
Depart Barcelona.
Airport Transfer

Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) Note : For passengers who wish to return to Madrid, Brendan will provide a transfer to the Brendan hotel in Madrid, with an arrival around 6 p.m. Ask your Brendan Specialist for details and price.


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