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Presents: Spanish Serenade - 13 days/12 nights |
Tour begins in Barcelona and ends in Madrid. |
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Day 1: Arrival in Barcelona.
Transfer to hotel and get a good night's rest.
3 nights in Barcelona .
Day 2: Barcelona - Montserrat - Barcelona.
You should be well-rested, as you have a busy day ahead of you. Enjoy the sights of Barcelona : the Olympic Stadium, Plaza de Espaņa, Paseo de Gracia, Plaza Catalunia, the Bullfighting Ring, Olympic Port. Then take a scenic drive to the picturesque Montserrat Mountains and visit the abbey and basilica. Afterwards, head on back to Barcelona and continue exploring the city. Don't miss Gaudi's masterpiece"Sagrada Familia" Cathedral; Park Guel, Columbus ' Monument, and Las Ramblas.
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Day 3: Barcelona - Figueres - Barcelona.
In the morning, take a walking tour of the Gothic Quarter, and a visit to the Cathedral. If you're a fan of surrealism, or would like to get acquainted with the master of surrealism, then a vist to the famous Salvador Dali Museum in Figueres (10 miles South of the French border) is a MUST! Afterwards, take in the work of another world-famous artist at the Picasso Museum . In the evening: take a gondola ride above the city, or perhaps a cruise along the Olympic Harbor.
Day 4: Barcelona - Saragossa - Madrid.
This morning depart Barcelona and head for Saragossa . This historic Spanish town, which was once home to Goya, makes a perfect stop for lunch. Then, why not take a tour of the Cathedral and Central Square . In the evening, arrive in bustling, fashionable, and full-of-history Madrid .
3 nights in Madrid.
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Day 5: Madrid - Escorial - The Valley of the Fallen - Madrid.
Take a city tour which includes: Gran Via, the world's first restaurant, City Hall Plaza, Cibeles Fountain, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Major, and Plaza Espana. Then, visit the world-famous Prado Museum . Follow that up with a trip to the monument of La Sant Cruz del Valle de los Caidos (Holy Cross of the Valley of the Fallen), the silhouette of which is an unmistakable granite cross. It was built as a mausoleum for the soldiers that fell victim to the Civil War. It is also the burial place of Franco and Primo de Rivera. |
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Day 6: Madrid – Toledo- Madrid
Today, head for the ancient Castilian capital, Toledo . The sights of the city include the Roman Bridge , Alcazar, the 13th-century Gothic Cathedral, an early Synagogue, and the chapel of Santo Tome with one of El Greco's most famous painting
Day 7: Madrid - Granada.
On your way to Granada, cross the province of Castilla La Mancha - the land of Don Quixote - with its windmills, medieval castles and olive trees.
Then arrive in Granada , where sightseeing includes a visit to the world-famous Alhambra , which is the former residence of the Moorish Kings, and a walk through the exotic Water Gardens of the Generalife. You may also enjoy a visit to the famous gypsy caves, where some of the world's most famous guitarists have been born. It's truly an Andalusian experience!
Night in Granada.
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Day 8: Granada - Marbella
A picturesque drive along Costa del Sol will bring you to the prestigious, Mediterranean resort town of Marbella . Why not take in a familiarization tour, which includes celebrity homes and yachts anchored in Puerto Banus, and a tour of the beautiful Old Town Marbella.
2 nights in Marbella. |
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Day 9: Marbella.
A full day to enjoy Costa del Sol !. Relax at the beach, or perhaps take a stroll around the Old Town to catch up on some souvenir shopping, or take a tour to Gibraltar .
Day 10: Marbella – Mijas - Seville.
Mijas - a quaint town in the mountains, overlooking the beautiful Costa del Sol , where you can take a donkey ride or simply stroll the crooked narrow streets and enjoy the beautiful views. Arrive in Seville . An exciting Flamenco show will enhance your stay.
2 nights in Seville.
Day 11. Seville.
In Seville , the tour of the city includes The Great Gothic Cathedral, the Quarter of Santa Cruz, and the tower of the Giralda, Expo1992 and Expo1929 Pavilions, and the Gold Tower . Then, why not enjoy an afternoon or evening cruise along the Guadalquivir River .
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Day 12: Sevilla – Cordova - Madrid.
Reach Cordoba and stop for some sightseeing in this city, which includes: the Mezquita, Calleja de las Flores , and the Old Town . Afterwards, return to Royal Madrid for a "Royal" farewell dinner.
Night in Madrid.
Day 13: Madrid - USA.
Transfer to Barajas Airport for your flight back home.
HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT BACK HOME!!!
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