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Iberian Explorer from Barcelona to Costa Del Sol Tour
 
  Tour Code: SPCS/18
  18 DAYS/16 NIGHTS
  Tour Starts: BARCELONA
Tour Ends: COSTA DEL SOL
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Iberian Explorer from Barcelona to Costa Del Sol
 Hotel Listing  
Place Covered Nights Hotels Star Rating
Barcelona 2 Barcelona Plaza Catalonia 4
Madrid 2 Tryp Atocha 4
Salamanca 1 Catalonia Plaza 4
Santiago 2 Torres Compostela 4
Oporto 1 Mercure Batalha 4
Lisbon 2 Dom Manuel 4
Seville 2 Novotel Sevilla 4
Granada 1 Abades Nevada Palace 4
Costa del Sol 3 Melia Costa del Sol 4
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Transfers airport-hotel-airport.
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Accommodations in First Class hotels.
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Bountiful buffet breakfast daily.
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Deluxe air-conditioned motor coach transportation.
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Professional tour escort throughout (bilingual English/Spanish).
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Escorted sightseeing tours with bilingual guide in Barcelona, Madrid, Salamanca, Santiago, Oporto, Lisbon, Seville, Cordoba and Granada.
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Evening Illuminations tour of Madrid.
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Baggage handling at hotels.
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Travel bag.
   
  Optional PREMIUM PACKAGE includes:
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Dinner in Barcelona’s Pueblo Español.
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Typical lunch in the Olympic Port of Barcelona.
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“Tapas” dinner in Madrid.
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Tipical lunch in Madrid.
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Dinner in Salamanca.
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Dinner in Santiago with Queimada.
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Dinner in Oporto.
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Lunch in Fatima.
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Dinner and Fados Show in Lisbon.
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Tour of Sintra and Cascais.
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Paella Lunch in Merida.
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Lunch in Seville.
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Flamenco Show in Seville.
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Dinner in Granada.
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Albaicin tour and Show in Granada.
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TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
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Personal expenses.
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Optional tours.
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Customary tips to guide and drivers.
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Domestic flight is not included in the tour price.
Accommodation will be provided on room with breakfast basis at below listed hotels or equivalent. For Lunch and dinner there would be an additional supplement. Hotel list is above as follows:
 
 
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Barcelona (Arrival) - Madrid - Segovia - Avila - Salamanca - Santiago De Compostela - Porto - Coimbra - Fatima - Obidos - Lisbon - Merida - Seville - Cordoba - Granada - Costa Del Sol (Departure)
 
DAY 01 - Thursday: EN ROUTE


Depart your home city, possibly via connection, on an overnight trans-Atlantic flight.

DAY 02 - Friday: BARCELONA

Arrival at Barcelona airport.  You will be transferred to your First Class hotel.  It is suggested that you take advantage of the free time to get to know one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities. In the evening, it is suggested to dine at the Pueblo Español, featuring architectural replicas from all of Spain’s regions.  PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner tonight. Accommodation.

DAY 03 - Saturday: BARCELONA

Buffet breakfast.  This morning enjoy an escorted 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.  Free time for lunch on your own.   Luncheon included today in PREMIUM PACKAGE. Afternoon free. Accommodation.

DAY 04 - Sunday: BARCELONA-ZARAGOZA-MADRID

Buffet breakfast.  Departure by private, luxury air-conditioned motor coach.  Your knowledgeable and experienced accompanying guide will point out sights of interest as you cross Catalonia into old Aragon and into the proud city of Zaragoza.  Pause downtown in a main plaza where you will have free time to visit the impressive Basilica of El Pilar and have lunch on your own.  Continue into Madrid. In the early evening, enjoy an “Illuminated Madrid” drive through the bustling streets of the old city, ending at the historical and impressive Plaza Mayor.  This area is home to some of the most typical restaurants and taverns, which serve the delicious "tapas". PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a Tapas Dinner tonight.  Return to your hotel at your own convenience.  Accommodation.

DAY 05 - Monday: MADRID

Buffet breakfast. This morning's escorted sightseeing tour will allow you to 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 España and the Plaza de Oriente.  Free time for luncheon on your own.  PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a Buffet Lunch today.  Free afternoon to explore Madrid’s famous Art Museums or perhaps take an optional tour to the Imperial former capital city of Toledo, where you will be escorted through its narrow cobblestone streets, soaking up the medieval atmosphere. Touring will include the interior of the magnificent Gothic cathedral and a visit to St. Tome Church, where El Greco's masterpiece painting is displayed.  There will also be some time for shopping for the unique typical local artisanry. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes the Tour to Toledo. Accommodation.

DAY 06 - Tuesday: MADRID-SEGOVIA-AVILA-SALAMANCA

Buffet breakfast.  Departure into old Castile and the magnificent medieval city of Segovia, with its 2000 year old Roman aqueduct and impressive Alcazar Castle.  Pause in Avila to admire the perfectly preserved 11th century city walls before continuing to the charming old university city of Salamanca.  Afternoon city tour.  PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a typical dinner. Tonight a walk through the beautiful main plaza, always lively with activity, is recommended.  Accommodation.

DAY 07 - Wednesday: SALAMANCA-ASTORGA-SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Buffet breakfast.  Departure toward the North of Spain. In Astorga we can admire some Gaudi´s Buildings before entering in Galicia. Arrival in the beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela. Tonight we can have in the Hotel a nice dinner with the typical “Queimada”.  PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner.  Accommodation.

Day 8 - Thursday: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – Rias Baixas

Buffet Breakfast. In the morning guided tour of the old city of Santiago de Compostela and its beautiful Cathedral. In the afternoon departure to the area of las “rias baixas”, Island of La Toja, and the villages of Sanxenxo and Cambados. Return to hotel in Santiago for accommodation.

Day 9 - Friday: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – VIGO – BRAGA - OPORTO


Buffet breakfast. Departure to Vigo on our way to Portugal. Cross the border to Braga, before arriving to Oporto, the beautiful and rich city, noted for its namesake Port wines. In the afternoon, local guided city tour visiting one local winery.  PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a typical dinner. Accommodation.


Day 10 - Saturday: OPORTO – COIMBRA - FATIMA  – OBIDOS - LISBON

Buffet breakfast. Departure to the quaint university city of Coimbra and the famous shrine of Fatima. Frre time for lunch (PREMIUM PACKAGE includes luncheon) On to the charming medieval walled village of Obidos, with some time for a stroll around before continuing to Lisbon.  Accommodation.


Day 11 - Sunday: LISBON

Buffet breakfast. Morning tour of this ancient and lovely city overlooking the Tagus River.  Admire its splendid avenues and monuments like the Tower of Belem and the Jeronimos Monastery.  Afternoon free, with a strong recommendation to visit the charming villages of Sintra and Cascais (this tour included in PREMIUM PACKAGE).  Tonight enjoy an optional opportunity to listen to the hauntingly beautiful Fado music while enjoying a delicious dinner.  PREMIUM PACKAGE includes Fado show and dinner.  Accommodation.


Day 12 - Monday: LISBON – MERIDA - SEVILLE

Buffet breakfast.  Departure toward the Spanish border, and pause in Merida to admire the impressive Roman Amphitheatre archeological site. Paella Luncheon is included in PREMIUM PACKAGE.  Continue to Seville.  Accommodation.


Day 13 - Tuesday: SEVILLE

Buffet breakfast.  This morning's marvelous tour will explore 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).  Free time for luncheon on your own. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes luncheon today.  The afternoon is free to continue to explore or shop. This evening an optional Flamenco Show is suggested, with the enjoyment of local wine.  PREMIUM PACKAGE include Flamenco Show and drink. Accommodation.


Day 14 - Wednesday: SEVILLE-CORDOBA-GRANADA


Buffet breakfast.  Depart to Cordoba.  Visit one of the world’s marvels, the former Great Mosque (now a cathedral).  Free time for lunch on your own. Continue to Granada, passing thousands of acres of olive groves. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner tonight. This evening, an excellent suggestion would be to visit (optional) the quaint and typical Albaicin quarter, where Andalusian customs, music and wine join to create an enchanting atmosphere. (PREMIUM PACKAGE includes this visit).


Day 15 - Thursday: GRANADA-COSTA DEL SOL

Buffet breakfast.  This morning, enjoy an escorted tour of the magnificent Alhambra and the verdant Gardens of the Genera life.  Departure to the world-famous resort area of the Costa del Sol.  Accommodation.


Day 16 - Friday and Day 17 Saturday: COSTA DEL SOL


Buffet breakfast. Free days to enjoy this vacationer’s paradise. Accommodation.


Day 18 - Sunday, EN ROUTE


Buffet breakfast.  Pre-arranged transfer to Malaga airport at the proper time to check-in for your trans-Atlantic flight.


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 Tour Departure Dates top

Tour Departures 2008-2009: Thursday

Month
Days
April 3

10

17

24

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May

1

8

15

22

29

June

5

12

19

26

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July

3

10

17

24

31
August

7

14

21

28

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Sept

4

11

18

25

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Oct

2

19

16

23

30

Nov

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13

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27

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Dec

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11

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25

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Tour Departures 2009
Month
Days
Jan

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8

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22

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Feb

5

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19

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March

5

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19

26

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Tour Price :

Validity Per Person* Single Supplement
April 08-June 08 USD 2791 USD 1098
July 08-August 08 USD 2927 USD 1098
Sept 08-Oct 08 USD 2825 USD 1098
Nov 08 –March 09 USD 2690 USD 1014
Premium Package supplement   USD 692
 
* Prices are in USD-Based on per person on a twin sharing basis.
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