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Impressions of Spain

Depart:
Independent Tour-Land Only

11Days/ 10 Nights

Daily April 1-October 31
Price per Person:

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Package Includes:

9 nights hotel accommodation in superior tourist class and first class hotels all with private facilities
1 night on overnight train
Breakfast each morning
Round trip airport transfers
Sightseeing tours included as follows: 24hrs card – hop on & hop off (Madrid, Seville, Granada and Barcelona) Regular walking and guided tour in Cordoba
Train tickets-2nd class seats: Madrid-Cordoba-Cordoba-Seville-Seville-Costa del Sol (Malaga)-Granada-Barcelona
Bus from Malaga (Costa del Sol) to Granada-2nd class seats
Transfers from train station in Malaga to hotel and from hotel to train station in Malaga
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-Costa del Sol
In 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 afternoon, train journey to Malaga. (Maria Zambrano Train Station). Upon arrival you will be privately transferred to your hotel at the world-famous resort area of the Costa del Sol. 30 minute drive approximately. Overnight Costa del Sol.

Day 6 Costa del Sol
Buffet breakfast. Free day to enjoy this vacationer’s paradise. Overnight Costa del Sol.

Day 7 Costa del Sol-Granada
Breakfast at the hotel, check out and private transfer to the Malaga Bus Station. Departure to Granada by bus in the afternoon. After arrival and check in, enjoy a sightseeing tour through the city. We also suggest a visit to the quaint and typical Albaicin quarter, where Andalusian customs, music and wine join to create an enchanting atmosphere. Overnight in Granada. Accomodation

Day 8 Granada-Barcelona
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to explore the city. Some of the highlights you may visit are the magnificent Alhambra and the verdant Gardens of the Generalife At 9.57pm departure to Barcelona by train, on an overnight trip.

Day 9 Barcelona
Arriving to Barcelona at 9.29am you will have time to do your pre-check in, leave your luggage at the hotel and go for a sightseeing tour in 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
Buffet breakfast. Some suggestions for today’s visits are the Pueblo Espanol, featuring architectural replicas from all of Spain’s regions and the Olympic Port area. Free time for shopping. Overnight in Barcelona.

Day 11 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
Costa del Sol:Hotel Torrequebrada or similar
Barcelona:Hotel NH Numancia or similar




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