Treasures of Historical Spain

DESCRIPTION

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT TOUR

Passionate and sophisticated, Spain is the largest country in Southern Europe located on Europe’s Iberian Peninsula which includes 17 autonomous regions with diverse geography and cultures. Its capital city, Madrid, is home to the Royal Palace and Prado museum, housing works of European masters.

Three main climatic zones dominate the country. The Mediterranean climate is characterized by warm/hot and dry summers while the Semi-Arid climate is predominant in the southerneastern quarter and the Oceanic climate is located in the northern quarter.

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PRICING

Rates

Land only: $1,897 per person
Land plus Airfare: $3,197 **

Ground Transportation

Motorcoaches are fully air-conditioned everywhere while touring. No use of the motorcoach other than as specified in the itinerary. One group airport transfer on arrival and departure.

Hotels

Barcelona – Regente Hotel or similar
Madrid – Opera Hotel or similar

Accommodations will be provided in superior tourist-class hotels, or best available tourist-class. Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, based on double occupancy. Hotel taxes, service charges, state and local taxes, tips to baggage porters and hotel staff are all included in the tour prices.

Meals

7 – Buffet Breakfasts (B)

Sightseeing

Sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary with inside visits (including admission charges) and special features shown in UPPER CASE in the tour description. Sightseeing with local guides where applicable.

Tour Director

The services of a professional, multilingual Tour Director will be provided throughout.

NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE

Excess baggage, meals not included in attached itinerary, all items of a personal nature such as laundry, cleaning, telephone expenses, beverages including tea and coffee (except at breakfast), wines, liquors, soft drinks, etc. and TIPS FOR THE MOTORCOACH DRIVER, TOUR DIRECTOR, AND LOCAL GUIDES. Tips for local guides are not included and must be paid while on tour. Tips for the motorcoach driver and tour director can be added for the entire group at your request.

Disclaimer

If the services included in the vacation cannot be supplied or there are changes in an itinerary for reasons beyond the control of Sojourn Travel Consultants, Inc. (the Company), depending on the circumstance, the Company will take reasonable action to arrange for the provision of comparable services. Any resulting additional expense will be the responsibility of vacation participants, and any resulting savings will be refunded by the Company to vacation participants.

The Company reserves the right to accept or reject any person as a vacation participant; to expel any participant from the vacation; to make changes in the itinerary whenever the Company deems it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of the participants; and to cancel a vacation at any time.

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SCHEDULE

TOUR SCHEDULE

Day 1 – Arrive Barcelona
Welcome to Barcelona! Upon clearing customs Meet your TOUR DIRECTOR and transfer as a group to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to start exploring this fascinating metropolis that boasts a rich artistic and architectural heritage. Tonight enjoy a WELCOME DINNER and meet your fellow travelers. (D)

Day 2 – Barcelona
Your Local Guide takes you on a wonderful sightseeing tour, which includes a visit to the exterior of Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia and Paseo de Gracia. See the lively Ramblas and enjoy spectacular views of the city from Montjuïc. After the tour we participate in a “Paella Espanola” cooking lesson. Later on this evening, we offer an optional excursion to a “Tablo Flamenco” where a buffet dinner will be served, just ask your Tour Director for details. (B)(L)

Day 3 – Barcelona
After breakfast we motor to one of the most symbolic theme parks in Spain, Port Aventura. In Port Aventura you will discover a theme park full of all kinds of fun. The six areas of the theme park will let you discover new and wonderful worlds with magnificent shows and breathtaking magical rides for all ages. (B)

Day 4 – At Leisure in Barcelona
Breakfast is included at your hotel this morning. Afterwards, continue to experience Barcelona on your own. Optional excursions to a champagne vineyard followed by a visit to Montserrat to see the shrine of the black Madonna are available, just ask your Tour Director for details! (B)

Day 5 – Barcelona – Zaragoza – Madrid
Enroute toward the capital of Spain, today’s highlight is a stop in Zaragoza. There you will visit La Seo Cathedral and have time for lunch on your own. Discover more of ??? as you journey your way toward Madrid. (B)

Day 6 – Madrid
The capital since 1561, Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, the showcase of a country resolutely turned towards the future. Morning guided sightseeing includes a panoramic tour of the city by motorcoach followed by a walking tour. Then, the highlight: a visit to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM with its priceless art treasures. In the afternoon, an optional excursion to the Reina Sofia museum and the Royal Palace is available. (B)

Day 7 – Toledo
After breakfast we motor to the medieval city of Toledo. Spectacularly situated on a granite hill surrounded by a loop of the Tagus River – your Local guide takes you on a walking tour through the quaint streets for views of the 13th century gothic CATHEDRAL and the CHURCH OF SANTO TOMÉ with one of El Greco’s most famous paintings. (B)

Day 8 – Madrid – Avila & Segovia
After breakfast we motor to the medieval town of Avila, Spain’s best-preserved 11th-century fortified town. Our tour will include both a panoramic and walking tour of its fortified walls and towers. Then we unravel centuries of history in the city of Segovia, from its two-tiered Roman aqueduct to its Moorish fort and stunning Gothic cathedral. (B)

Day 9 – El Escorial Monastery
After breakfast we motor to El Escorial monastery, designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1984. Your Local guide takes you on a walking tour of the royal palace, Pantheon de los Reyes and Pantheon de los Infantes. This evening join your companions and Travel Director for a special Farewell Dinner. (B)(D)

Day 10 – Madrid
Your tour ends this morning with a group transfer to Barajas Airport for your return flight home.(B)