17 Day Spain with 7 Day Western Med Cruise

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• Flights NYC Madrid, Barcelona NYC
  Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
• Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
• 15 nights First Class accommodations
• 2 nights <, Madrid
• 1 night <, Cordoba
• 2 nights <, Seville
• 1 night <, Granada
• 1 night <, Valencia
• 1 night <, Barcelona
• 7 nights ® <
• All transfers
• 34 meals: 15 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 13 dinners
• Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air conditioned motor coach
• Services of English speaking tour manager throughout (Days 2 9)
• Services of local guides in all major cities
• Entrance fees per itinerary

Special Features

• Prado Museum, Madrid
• Church of Santo Tome, Toledo
• Mosque of the Caliphs, Cordoba
• Cathedral of Seville, Seville
• Alhambra Palace, Granada
• City of Arts & Sciences, Valencia
• Wine & Mineral water with all dinners on motor coach tour
• Whisper technology enhanced touring days 2 9

Day DAY 1: Depart USA
Depart USA for Spain. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in flight entertainment for the journey

Day DAY 2: Arrive in Madrid
Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Tonight, enjoy a welcome cocktail and orientation, followed by a welcome dinner
Overnight: Madrid
Meals: Dinner

Day DAY 3: Madrid City Tour
Morning sightseeing tour of Madrid. Drive along the Grand Via through the Opera District, Plaza de Colon, and view the Royal Palace. Pass through Puerto del Sol Plaza and Plaza España with its monument to the author Cervantes. The tour will end at the Prado Museum, where you will be able to admire works of art by famous artists such as El Greco, Velázquez, and Ribera. Afternoon and evening at leisure to enjoy a walk in the Retiro, visit museums or join our optional tour to El Escorial
Optional: Escorial & Valley of the Fallen Tour
Overnight: Madrid
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 4: Toledo Sightseeing En Route to Cordoba
This morning, travel to Toledo, the "Museum City." Enjoy a walking tour among the most famous monuments, visiting the St. Tome Church with its El Greco masterpiece and Santa Maria la Blanca. Also admire its famous handcrafted work, the "Damasquinado." Continue south to Andalusia via the region of La Mancha, legendary home of Don Quixote, featuring panoramic views of its famous windmills arriving in Cordoba for dinner
Overnight: Cordoba
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day DAY 5: Cordoba City Tour, Travel to Seville
Begin with a guided sightseeing tour of Cordoba, birthplace of philosopher Moshe Ben Maimon. Visit the amazing Mosque of the Caliphs and see the Roman Bridge and a beautifully restored 14th century synagogue before continuing to Seville
Optional: Evening Flamenco Show
Overnight: Seville
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day DAY 6: Seville City Tour
A morning tour of Seville begins with a visit to the Cathedral of Seville, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. View the Giralda Tower overlooking the Guadalquivir River. Visit the Barrio Santa Cruz (the old Jewish quarter) and the burial site of Christopher Columbus. Drive to the Plaza de España, passing Maria Luisa Park, and explore the narrow streets and the many plazas of the Santa Cruz Quarter. Afternoon at leisure to explore Seville's shops, museums and cafes
Overnight: Seville
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 7: Travel to Granada, Visit Alhambra Palace
Morning drive to Granada. Visit the Moorish Alhambra Palace with its famous Lion Courtyard. Walk through the Palacio de Generalife water garden and enjoy a breathtaking view of the town below and the Sierra Nevada mountains
Overnight: Granada
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day DAY 8: Travel to Valencia, Valencia City Tour
Today we head north through the groves of olives, almonds, lemons and oranges to the garden city of Valencia. On arrival, a guided orientation tour includes the City Gates, City Hall and the Cathedral. View the incredible Arts and Science City designed by contemporary artist Calatrava
Overnight: Valencia
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day DAY 9: Travel to Barcelona, Barcelona City Tour
This morning head along the coast line of Catalunya to Barcelona. This afternoon's tour of Barcelona begins with a drive along the old Harbor to the Plaza Catalunya. In the charming Gothic Quarter, visit the Cathedral. View Gaudi's unusual Sagrada Familia church and drive up Montjuic Hill to the site of the 1992 Olympic Stadium. Tonight, a dinner at a local restaurant is a perfect way to end your tour
Overnight: Barcelona
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day DAY 10: Embark Cruise
Enjoy this morning at leisure in Barcelona before transferring to the port. The ship sails at 5:00 pm. Sail overnight to Toulon
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day DAY 11: Full Day in Toulon, France
This morning at 7:00 am, arrive in Toulon, a picturesque port in the south of France. Admire the intricately adorned architecture as you stroll through the small winding streets of the old town. Stop in one of the many shops and cafes in the area, or take the opportunity to visit the beautiful countryside of Provence, famous for its vast fields of lavender. Set sail at 5:00 pm for Villefranche
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 12: Full Day in Villefranche, France
This morning around 7:00 am, arrive in Villefranche, situated in the middle of the French Riviera. Explore the charming port or take a short ride to Nice, located just 3 miles away. Alternatively visit Monaco and its main city, Monte Carlo, known for its historic casinos and elaborate buildings. This evening, set sail for Livorno at 7:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 13: Full Day in Livorno, Italy
This morning at 7:00 am, arrive in Livorno, located in the heart of the Tuscany region of Italy. Enjoy the beautiful countryside or opt to visit nearby Florence and Pisa. Florence is known as the birthplace of the Renaissance and is world renowned for its art galleries, including the Accademia of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo's David is housed, and the Uffizi Gallery. Pisa is home to spectacular churches as well as the iconic Leaning Tower. This evening at 7:00 pm, sail to Rome
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 14: Full Day in Rome
Arrive in Italy this morning at 7:00 am and enjoy a full day at leisure while docked in Civitavecchia, the port of Rome located 90 minutes from the city center. Join one of the many optional tours throughout Rome, or explore the Eternal City on your own. Perhaps take a stroll through ancient Rome and visit the Forum, the Coliseum and Pantheon. Be sure not to miss the artistic treasures of the city such as the Vatican Museum's collection of works by Raphael and Michelangelo, including the breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Stop by one of the several museums packed with artifacts from the ancient city, or take a walk through the numerous piazzas and marvel at the sculptural works on display in the open air. Tonight, set sail for Naples at 7:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 15: Full Day in Naples
Today at 7:00 am, dock in Naples, located on Italy's breathtaking southern coast. Explore this picturesque city, or join an excursion to see the impressive sites in the area. Go to the city of Pompeii, destroyed by the Volcano Vesuvius in 79 AD, and has remained remarkably well preserved by the ash that buried it, or marvel at the natural beauty of Italy's Amalfi Coast, including the Isle of Capri, with its towering rock cliffs and turquoise waters. Leave for Spain at 7:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 16: At Sea
Enjoy a day at sea aboard the ship as you sail across the sparkling Mediterranean. Take advantage of your ship's many unique features including the rock climbing wall and indoor ice skating rink, or simply relax by one of the pools. Walk the interior Promenade, designed to be like Main Street on the water, featuring small shops, cafes and street performers, or try your luck at the casino this evening
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 17: Depart for the USA
This morning, arrive in Barcelona at 7:00 am. Disembark the ship and transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/24/2012 - 6/10/2012	$2,289
6/7/2012 - 6/24/2012	$2,439
6/21/2012 - 7/8/2012	$2,489
7/12/2012 - 7/29/2012	$2,639
8/2/2012 - 8/19/2012	$2,439
8/30/2012 - 9/16/2012	$2,329
9/6/2012 - 9/23/2012	$2,549
9/20/2012 - 10/7/2012	$2,439
9/27/2012 - 10/14/2012	$2,539
10/4/2012 - 10/21/2012	$2,339
10/11/2012 - 10/28/2012	$2,559
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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Hotel Information:

Liberty of the Seas
Barcelona Center
Abba Granada Hotel
Hesperia Emperatriz
Cordoba Center
Melia Lebreros
Hotel Valencia Center

*Not Included:
Royal Caribbean Taxes & Fees, optional tours, shore excursions, and gratuities.

Royal Caribbean International^® reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement on all guests if the price of West Texas Intermediate fuel exceeds $65.00 per barrel. The fuel supplement for 1st and 2nd guests would be no more than $10 per guest per day, to a maximum of $140 per cruise; and for additional guests would be no more than $5 per person per day, to a maximum of $70 per cruise.

Additional Information:
Passengers disembarking to the airport should select flights that depart no earlier than 11 AM.

Reservations may only be completed for one cabin. Customers requiring multiple cabins will require one reservation per cabin.

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