HOT DEAL: Spain, 7 Night Vacation including internal flight, train, 14 meals + Tour Guide from $3990pp. Includes: 2 nights accommodation at Le Méridien, Barcelona 1 night accommodation at Hotel Alhambra Palace, Granada 2 nights accommodation at Hotel Alfonso XIII, Seville 2 nights accommodation at The Westin Palace, Madrid Tour from Granada in the Sierra Nevada foothills to cliff-top Ronda Tour through whitewashed Andalucian villages to Seville Flight from Barcelona to Granada A private flamenco performance during your stay at Hotel Alfonso XIII Guided tour of Alhambra Palace & the Generalife gardens, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites Horse drawn carriage ride to the magnificent cathedral in Seville A guided tour of Madrid’s Museco del Prado First Class rail travel aboard a high-speed AVE train from Cordoba to Madrid Airport transfers upon arrival & departure 14 meals (7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners) All service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes & porterage. This one-week Spain vacation reveals the strong impact of Moorish as well as Jewish and Christian influences on the history and culture of Spain. Discover the country’s rich cultural heritage in Barcelona, Granada, Ronda, Seville and Andalucía, Cordoba and Madrid. Day 1 – Barcelona. Transfer from Barcelona Airport or the Barcelona Franca train station to your hotel, Le Meridien Barcelona, conveniently located in the heart of this exciting city. Meet your travelling companions at a welcome cocktail reception and dinner. Day 2 – Barcelona. Barcelona is an exceptional city overflowing with history, art and culture. Walk with your local guide along famous Las Ramblas to the Boqueria and Placa del Pi; explore the Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic) to get a good look at the 13th-to-15th-century architecture; see the city’s spectacular cathedral. Drive to seaside Montjuic, site of the 1992 Olympics, and visit la Sagrada Familia, the fanciful, unfinished cathedral designed by Antoni Gaudi I Comet. Discover Barcelona as you please for the remainder of the day. Day 3 – Granada. From Barcelona, your trip continues with a morning flight to Granada in the foothills of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada. In Granada, visit the famous Alhambra – a splendid example of the Moorish influence that has shaped so much of Spain. Within the opulent complex, the Royal Palace and the Generalife – the former summer palace of sultans – provide fascinating exploration. Day 4 – Ronda and Andalucia. Travel to cliff-top Ronda. One of the last Moorish cities to fall to the Crusaders, Ronda provides further insights into Spain’s Moorish past as you explore the city with a local guide; see the historic bullring and spectacular Tajo Gorge. After lunch, its on to Andalucia, a melting pot of different cultures sometimes referred to as the bridge between two continents. Journey to Andalucia’s rolling hills and view charming villages with whitewashed houses clinging to the hillsides. Continue onto romantic Seville, where you will experience a private performance of flamenco dancing and dinner. Day 5 – Seville. No Spain vacation would be complete without a visit to charming Seville; get your bearings on an orientation tour of this spectacular city dating back nearly 2,000 years. A horse and carriage ride transports you to Seville Cathedral where you will see the famous Giralda Bell Tower. Discover Barrio Santa Cruz, and explore the maze of old streets in the former Jewish Quarter. The remainder of the day is free for you to pursue what interests you most in Seville. Day 6 – La Mezquita and Cordoba, then Madrid. A panoramic tour of the charming Moorish-influenced city of Cordoba with your local guide leads to a walking tour through the historic former Jewish Quarter and a viist to the ornate 8th-century La Mezquita, once one of the world’s largest mosques, and now a Roman Catholic cathedral. Board the high-speed AVE train and have lunch as you travel in Preferente class to Madrid. Day 7 – Madrid. Your day in magnificent Madrid kicks off with a guided of the famous Museo del Prado, one of the finest art museums in the world. Later, a city sightseeing tour takes you to highlights including Palacio de Oriente, the ornate Royal Palace built in the 18th century; grand avenues such as Gran Via and Vastellana, and El Parque del Buen Retriro. The afternoon is free to explore as you please. Enjoy typical Castillian entertainment at your farewell cocktail reception and dinner in the evening, a fitting finale to your Spanish adventure. Day 8 – Journey home. Your Spanish exploration ends in Madrid. Transfer from The Westin Palace to Madrid’s Barajas Airport or the Madrid Atocha railway station. For more information or to book an appointment, contact myself your MTA Travel Expert today. Phone: 0467574737 Email: [email protected] Online Enquiry: agents.mtatravel.au/nmcelwee/contact
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