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Charm of Spain

Depart:
Independent Tour-Land Only

10 Days/ 9 Nights

Daily April 1-October 31
Price per Person:

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Package Includes:

8 nights hotel accommodation in superior tourist class and first class hotels all with private facilities
1 night on train
Breakfast each morning
Round trip airport transfers
Sightseeing tours included as follows: 24hrs card – hop on & hop off (Madrid, Seville, Granada, Valencia and Barcelona) Regular walking and guided tour in Cordoba
Train tickets-2nd class seats: Madrid-Cordoba-Cordoba-Seville-Seville-Granada-Granada-Valencia-Valencia-Barcelona
Hotel taxes and service charges

Itinerary

Day 1 Madrid
Upon arrival at the Madrid airport you will be transferred to your centrally located hotel. It is suggested you take advantage of the free time to get to know one of Europe’s most dynamic capital cities. Home of the most typical restaurants and taverns, which serve the delicious “tapas”. Overnight in Madrid.

Day 2 Madrid
Buffet breakfast. Enjoy a city tour and get a glimpse of some of Madrid’s most outstanding attractions, like the Puerta del Sol, the magnificent fountains of Neptune and Cibeles, the stately Alcala Gate, the busy Gran Via, the Plaza de Espana and the Plaza de Oriente. Then you will have some time for shopping at the varied shops all around the city center. Overnight in Madrid.

Day 3 Madrid-Cordoba
Breakfast at the hotel Free time for shopping and departure to Cordoba by train in the afternoon. This ancient city has one of the world’s marvels, the former Great Mosque (now a cathedral). After arrival check in and enjoy one of the most beautiful and great Spanish cities. Overnight in Cordoba.

Day 4 Cordoba-Seville
Breakfast at the hotel and join one of the marvelous guided tours through the city. It includes the entrance to the Great Mosque, among many other of the city’s old town. Departure to Seville by train in the afternoon arrival to Seville. After check in, you will have the rest of the evening free. Overnight in Seville.

Day 5 Seville-Granada
n this morning’s sightseeing tour, you will be able to explore, after having breakfast at the hotel this gracious and charming city, Spain’s third largest. See the Tower of Gold, the tranquil and extensive Maria Luisa Park, the quaint Santa Cruz Quarter, and finally the huge cathedral (one of the world’s largest) with its Giralda Tower (a former minaret). In the evening departure to Granada by train. After passing thousands of acres of olive groves, you will get to Granada. Free evening. Overnight in Granada.

Day 6 Granada-Valencia
Buffet breakfast. Enjoy a sightseeing tour through the city. Some of the highlights you may visit are the magnificent Alhambra and the verdant Gardens of the Generalife (entrance not included). We also suggest a visit to the quaint and typical Albaicin quarter,where Andalusian customs, music and wine join to create an enchanting atmosphere. At 9.57pm departure to Valencia by train, on an overnight trip.

Day 7 Valencia
Arrive to Valencia at 5.15am you will have time to do your check in, to rest a little bit at the hotel and then go for a sightseeing tour in the city of the arts & sciences. Free afternoon and evening, when you will have time to enjoy a nice stroll through the old city center. Overnight in Valencia.

Day 8 Valencia -Barcelona
Buffet breakfast and free time. In the afternoon, the train leaves to Barcelona. Continuing your trip to the north, you will arrive to one of the most cosmopolitan cities. In the evening, it is suggested to dine at the Pueblo Espanol, featuring architectural replicas from all of Spain’s regions. Overnight in Barcelona.

Day 9 Barcelona
After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. See the ancient Gothic Quarter with its magnificent cathedral. Stop to admire the exterior of Gaudi�s masterwork, the Basilica of the Sacred Family (Sagrada Familia). Continue to Montjuich Hill (site of the Olympic Stadium), to enjoy a spectacular view of Barcelona and its port area. Overnight in Barcelona.

Day 10 Barcelona-End of Tour
After breakfast you will be taken to the airport. You can extend your stay in Barcelona or continue with one of our other tours.

Additional nights available

Hotels:

Madrid:Hotel Rafael Ventas or similar
Cordoba:Hotel Eurostars Ciudad de Cordoba or similar
Seville:Hotel Tryp Macarena or similar
Granada:Hotel Alhamar or similar
Valencia:Hotel NH Abashiri or similar
Barcelona:Hotel NH Numancia or similar




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