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BEST OF SPAIN
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About your tour Map Sightseeing Highlights- Madrid: Sightseeing including the Plaza Espaņa and Cibeles Fountain plus a highlight visit to the famous Prado Museum.
- Toledo: Sightseeing includes visits to the Synagogue, Church of Santo Tomé and a steel workshop.
- Burgos: See the tomb of El Cid.
- Santander: Orientation tour.
- Bilbao: Photo stop at the Guggenheim Museum?.
- San Sebastian: Orientation tour includes 'La Concha' Bay.
- Pamplona: See the ancient streets where the bulls run.
- Zaragoza: View the Cathedral of El Pilar and La Seo.
- Barcelona: Sightseeing includes the Gothic Quarter, Gaudi's 'Sagrada Familia'and the Ramblas.
- Peņiscola: See the ancient castle used in the film 'El Cid'.
- Valencia: See the Cathedral and Serrano and Cuarte Towers.
- Granada: Sightseeing including a visit to the Alhambra Palace.
- Torremolinos: Stay in this famous holiday resort.
- Gibraltar: Visit the famous Rock.
- Seville: Sightseeing including the Bell Tower and Maria Luisa Park.
- Cordoba: Sightseeing including the Mezquita and medieval Synagogue.
- Where Trafalgar considers that our excellent audio system will enhance the commentary
made by our local guides, making your tour of a city clearer and more entertaining, it will be included.
- Scenic drives over the Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains, the Cantabrian Cordillera, past Montserrat Mountain and through the vineyards of Catalonia, through the Levant Region, via the Mora Pass, along the Costa del Sol, through Andalusia, along the Valley of the Guadalquivir and across La Mancha.
? The museum is closed on Monday. Dining Highlights- A Welcome dinner and drink with your Tour Director in Madrid
- 14 Buffet breakfasts
- 6 three-course dinners in hotels
- 1 local speciality restaurant dinner in Barcelona
22 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary) First Class Travel Highlights- The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
- A qualified local city guide in Madrid, Toledo, Barcelona, Granada, Seville and Cordoba.
- Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and washroom.
- Madrid Airport Transfers will be provided on Days 2 and 16.
- You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
Airport TransfersTransfers on arrival at Madrid Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.00. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Madrid Airport at 08.30 and 11.30. - London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
- Important - Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
- You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
- Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
- Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
- Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
- Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
- In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
- No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
- Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
- European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
- Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
- Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
- Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
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Additional Visa RequirementsThe visit to Gibraltar is subject to British and Spanish Visa requirements. Please consult your Travel Agent to establish the specific requirements for your tour. Explore Hidden Treasures - New 2007- Leisurely guided walking Tours of around 30 minutes duration into the very fabric of the city included in Madrid, Toledo, Barcelona and Seville.
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Your itinerary Map - Day 1 - Arrive Madrid (2 nights) On arrival at Madrid Airport you're met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, you may wish to relax at your hotel or why not take an excursion to El Escorial? Later tonight, we will enjoy a Welcome dinner including tapas and drink with our Tour Director and fellow travellers. (Welcome Dinner)
Hotel: Holiday Inn (2 nights)
- Day 2 - Madrid sightseeing & at leisure After breakfast our morning sightseeing tour using our audio system shows us the Plaza Espaņa, the Puerta del Sol, the Cibeles Fountain and Gran Via. We also enjoy a walking tour of the old town. Then on to an included excursion to Toledo, capital of Castile. Where a walking tour with a local guide with audio system includes a visit to the Synagogue, the Church of Santo Tomé and a steel workshop. This evening, perhaps dine in a restaurant in the Plaza Mayor. (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 3 - Madrid - Burgos - Santander This morning our journey takes us over the Guadarrama Mountains to El Cid's city of Burgos, to see the gothic Cathedral. From here, we drive close to the Ebro, and over the Cantabrian Cordillera to the coast and sophisticated Santander for the night. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Santemar
- Day 4 - Santander - Bilbao - San Sebastian - Pamplona Today's first stop is in Bilbao where there's a chance to visit the new Guggenheim Museum before heading to seaside San Sebastian. On our arrival an orientation tour shows us the Bahia de la Concha beach, then on to Pamplona. Here we see the ancient streets and learn of the Festival of St. Firminius, when the bulls are left to run free through the town! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: NH Iruna Park
- Day 5 - Pamplona - Zaragoza - Barcelona (2 nights) After breakfast we return to the Ebro Valley making a stop at Zaragoza. Here we view its Cathedral of El Pilar as well as the first Cathedral of the city La Seo. Next, we make our way to cosmopolitan Barcelona, where we spend the next two nights. This evening, we enjoy dinner in a typical restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: Abba Sants (2 nights)
- Day 6 - Barcelona sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide and audio system includes a walking tour which takes us to the Gothic Quarter with its impressive Cathedral. We also see Gaudi's 'Sagrada Familia' plus many of his other eccentric architectural masterpieces. Later, we'll view Columbus' Monument and the Ramblas.
After enjoy time at leisure in this sophisticated city, or perhaps an optional excursion to mystical Montserrat? (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 7 - Barcelona - Peņiscola - Alicante Today's journey takes us past orchards of oranges and almonds to Peņiscola, to see its ancient castle. Then on through the 'huertas' on our approach to the sunny resort of Alicante on the Costa Blanca. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: NH Alicante
- Day 8 - Valencia - Guadix - Granada This morning we travel via Valencia - where this year the Americas Cup will take place, into the 'sierras' to Guadix, stopping to view the troglodyte cave dwellings. From here we continue our journey via the jagged Mora Pass, as we make our way to the Moorish city of Granada. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Gran Luna de Granada
- Day 9 - Granada - Costa del Sol (2 nights) This morning after breakfast our sightseeing tour with a local guide and audio system visits the spectacular Alhambra Palace as well as the Generalife Gardens. After, we will continue to the coast, and our hotel for two nights, in the Costa del Sol with its long beaches, stopping in the resort of Torremolinos. Tonight, dinner is included at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Melia Costa del Sol (2 nights)
- Day 10 - Costa del Sol at leisure After breakfast you can enjoy a full day at leisure perhaps to relax! Or you may wish to shop for souvenirs in the old town of Torremolinos, lie on the beach and soak up the sunshine or maybe take an optional excursion to the white-washed village of Mijas. Your evening is at leisure. (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 11 - Costa del Sol - Seville (2 nights) This morning we enjoy a scenic drive past the exciting millionaire's resort of Marbella and on to La Linea. Later, we cross to the Rock of Gibraltar, with plenty of time for duty-free shopping before continuing through the Jerez countryside. Finally, we arrive in the Andalusian capital of Seville for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Tryp Macarena (2 nights)
- Day 12 - Seville sightseeing & at leisure This morning after breakfast we will drive through the tree-lined streets of Seville and enjoy a sightseeing tour with audio system including the Bell Tower and weather vane of the Giralda. We'll also see the pools and fountains of the Maria Luisa Park and Christopher Columbus' tomb and continue with a walking tour including the Jewish quarter and Casa de Pliatos. Tonight, why not experience a little Spanish passion at a fiery Flamenco show? (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 13 - Seville - Cordoba Today along the Guadalquivir Valley, we travel to the Roman founded city of Cordoba. Here our sightseeing including audio system this afternoon features the Mezquita, a former Moorish Mosque, now hosting Cordoba's main Cathedral and also a visit to the medieval synagogue. Before dinner, there's time for relaxation and exploration of the city on your own. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Occidental
- Day 14 - Cordoba - Madrid Today we cross La Mancha to Puerto Lapice where, according to tradition, Don Quixote was dubbed Knight by the local innkeeper. Next we drive back to Madrid where a local guide takes us on a visit to the world-famous Prado Museum to admire the paintings of Velazquez and Goya among the many fine works displayed. (audio system included) Then there's time perhaps to enjoy some last minute shopping. This evening, why not join your travelling companions for a final dinner in the Plaza Mayor? (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Orense
- Day 15 - Depart Madrid Time to bid farewell to new-found friends as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)
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