IBERIAN VACATION (ZW2009) (14 Days starting from $2,119)

IBERIAN VACATION (ZW2009)

A 14-Day tour starting from $2,119

Length:	14 Days
Type:	Other Globus Tours
Category:	REGIONAL DISCOVERY
Operator:	Globus
Tour Code:	ZW-2009

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About This Tour

Vacation Overview
This trip covers three countries: Spain, Morocco, and Portugal, concentrating on the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula. Start your vacation in Madrid, Spain’s capital, with an included welcome dinner. Two-night stays in the cities of Madrid, Lisbon, and Seville allow enough time for in-depth sightseeing tours including visits to important sights, such as Madrid’s Prado Museum, Lisbon’s Jeronimos Monastery, and Seville’s cathedral with Columbus’ tomb. The overnight stay in Tangier gives you a nice taste of Morocco with a guided tour and visit to the colorful Grand Socco Market and a panoramic drive to Cap Spartain. Ferry crossings over the Strait of Gibraltar allow you spectacular views of the Rock. There’s a full day at leisure at the Costa del Sol with the possibility to join an optional excursion to the Rock of Gibraltar before you continue to Granada. In Granada, enjoy a guided walking tour and visit to the famed Alhambra complex with a Local Guide. Before arriving back in Madrid, stop in Toledo, where you see one of El Greco’s most famous paintings. When you arrive home from this vacation to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, you will have lots of photos and stories to share with your friends and family. It’s a trip of a lifetime!

CONTACT US for special promotional discounts if:

• Save by forming your own group of 8 or more

• Triple Room Reduction Available for most tours

• 10% Discount for Young Travelers 8-18 yrs old

• Pay less for your second vacation in the same year

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details
SPECIALS

Meals
Buffet breakfast daily (B); 5 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Madrid

Hotels
Madrid Agumar (F), Salamanca Alameda Palace (SF), Lisbon Lisbon Marriott (SF), Seville Hesperia Sevilla (SF), Tangier El Minzah (SF), Torremolinos Melia Costa del Sol (SF), Granada Saray (SF)

Day 1:
(Fri.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Arrival in Madrid, Spain. (Sat.) Time to rest or to start exploring the Spanish capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and have a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 3:
Madrid. (Sun.) The capital of Spain since 1561, Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, the showcase of a country resolutely turned towards the future. Your Local Guide takes you to the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. Then the highlight: a visit to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM with its priceless art treasures. In the afternoon an optional excursion to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen can be arranged. (B)

Day 4:
Madrid–Segovia–Avila–Salamanca. (Mon.) A day in beautiful Castile. Cross the rugged Sierra de Guadarrama on the way to Segovia, famous for its Alcazar and the 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct. Next, enjoy a walk through the walled town of Avila where St. Theresa founded the Order of Carmelites. Overnight in Salamanca, whose baroque Plaza Mayor is one of the country’s grandest squares. (B,D)

Day 5:
Salamanca–Fatima–Lisbon, Portugal. (Tue.) The majestic scenery of the Serra da Estrela mountain range forms the backdrop of your morning drive into Portugal. Before heading for Lisbon, melt into the stream of pilgrims from all over the world as you visit the SANCTUARY OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY in Fatima. (B)

Day 6:
Lisbon. (Wed.) Portugal’s imperial ambitions date back to Prince Henry the Navigator’s 15th-century discoveries in West Africa and did not subside until the 1970s. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features Belem Tower, guarding the estuary of the Tagus River, and JERONIMOS MONASTERY with the tomb of Vasco da Gama. Drive past the bull ring to Pombal Statue and on along the grand Avenida da Liberdade. Then, enjoy a walk through the cobbled alleys of ALFAMA, the quarter of the seamen. Afternoon and evening at leisure. This evening, why not sign up for an optional dinner with Fado-style entertainment? (B)

Day 7:
Lisbon–Seville, Spain. (Thu.) Today, enjoy a comfortable drive back into Spain and to the vibrant capital of Andalusia, Seville. (B,D)

Day 8:
Seville. (Fri.) During your sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, hear about the city’s role in Roman times, its conquest by the Moors in 712 AD, and its contribution to the discovery of the New World. Admire MARIA LUISA PARK. Drive to the Plaza de España, the Gold Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that used to be the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Visit the CATHEDRAL with Columbus’ tomb, the world’s largest gothic edifice. Then, stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming Santa Cruz quarter. For a truly Andalusian night out, reserve a seat at our optional flamenco show. (B)

Day 9:
Seville–Tangier, Morocco. (Sat.) Through the sunny sherry wine region of Jerez to Algeciras. Board your FERRY and sail across the Straits of Gibraltar to Africa. Continue to Tangier, jumping-off point for the Moorish conquest of Spain and home town of legendary medieval traveler Ibn Batuta. Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a panoramic drive to CAP SPARTEL, where you will quench your thirst Bedouin-style with a glass of hot mint tea. (B,D)

Day 10:
Tangier–Torremolinos, Spain. (Sun.) Visit Tangier’s colorful GRAND SOCCO market and explore the narrow streets of the Casbah. Then, return across the Straits with cameras at the ready as you approach the Bay of Algeciras. The vistas of the Rock of Gibraltar are spectacular! Then, a drive to your hotel in Torremolinos along the elegant Costa del Sol. (B)

Day 11:
At Leisure in Torremolinos. (Mon.) A day at leisure. Enjoy the sandy beaches, browse through the trendy boutiques, or join an optional excursion to the Rock of Gibraltar, in British hands since 1704. (B)

Day 12:
Torremolinos–Granada. (Tue.) Into the mountains to history-steeped Granada. Enjoy a walking tour with a Local Guide and visit its main attraction, the ALHAMBRA COMPLEX. A fantasy of “lace in stone” surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains, it affords superb views of the Old Quarter and Sacromonte, a mountain occupied by Gypsy cave dwellers. Also admire the magnificent WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE, the royal summer residence. (B,D)

Day 13:
Granada–Toledo–Madrid. (Wed.) The olive and orange groves of the rolling Andalusian hills and later the more barren landscapes of Don Quixote’s La Mancha unfold before your eyes on the way north to Toledo, spectacularly situated on a granite hill surrounded by a loop of the Tagus River. Your walking tour with a Local Guide features the Moorish bridge, and visits to an early SYNAGOGUE, the 13th-century gothic CATHEDRAL, and the CHURCH OF SANTO TOMÉ with one of El Greco’s most famous paintings. Time to visit a DAMASCENE STEEL WORKSHOP before returning to Madrid. Tonight, why not join an optional dinner outing to celebrate the success of your Iberian vacation? (B)

Day 14:
(Thu.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
3/6/2009 - 3/19/2009	$2,119
3/13/2009 - 3/26/2009	$2,119
3/20/2009 - 4/2/2009	$2,119
3/27/2009 - 4/9/2009	$2,359
4/3/2009 - 4/16/2009	$2,359
4/10/2009 - 4/23/2009	$2,359
4/17/2009 - 4/30/2009	$2,359
4/24/2009 - 5/7/2009	$2,359
5/1/2009 - 5/14/2009	$2,359
5/8/2009 - 5/21/2009	$2,359
5/15/2009 - 5/28/2009	$2,359
5/22/2009 - 6/4/2009	$2,359
5/29/2009 - 6/11/2009	$2,369
6/5/2009 - 6/18/2009	$2,369
6/12/2009 - 6/25/2009	$2,369
6/19/2009 - 7/2/2009	$2,369
6/26/2009 - 7/9/2009	$2,369
7/3/2009 - 7/16/2009	$2,369
7/10/2009 - 7/23/2009	$2,369
7/17/2009 - 7/30/2009	$2,359
7/24/2009 - 8/6/2009	$2,359
7/31/2009 - 8/13/2009	$2,349
8/7/2009 - 8/20/2009	$2,349
8/14/2009 - 8/27/2009	$2,349
8/21/2009 - 9/3/2009	$2,349
8/28/2009 - 9/10/2009	$2,359
9/4/2009 - 9/17/2009	$2,369
9/11/2009 - 9/24/2009	$2,369
9/18/2009 - 10/1/2009	$2,369
9/25/2009 - 10/8/2009	$2,369
10/2/2009 - 10/15/2009	$2,359
10/9/2009 - 10/22/2009	$2,359
10/16/2009 - 10/29/2009	$2,359
10/23/2009 - 11/5/2009	$2,359
10/30/2009 - 11/12/2009	$2,129
11/6/2009 - 11/19/2009	$2,129
11/13/2009 - 11/26/2009	$2,129
12/11/2009 - 12/24/2009	$2,129
12/18/2009 - 12/31/2009	$2,229

Price Details US Single room supplement: $655 Triple room reduction per person: $53 Extra nights per person in Madrid: In single room $190, in twin room $120, in triple room $108 2010 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. Details will be available in Oct. 2009.

City Highlights
Madrid:
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum

Segovia:
Take pictures of the Roman aqueduct

Avila:
Visit the walled town

Fatima:
Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary

Lisbon:
Guided sightseeing, visit Jeronimos Monastery and the Alfama

Seville:
Guided sightseeing, visit Maria Luisa Park and the cathedral with Columbus’ tomb and walk through the Santa Cruz quarter

Algeciras-Tangier:
By ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar

Tangier:
Guided sightseeing, panoramic drive to Cap Spartel; enjoy mint tea; visit the Grand Socco market

Granada:
Guided walking tour, visit the Alhambra Complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife

Toledo:
Guided walking tour, visit an early synagogue, the gothic cathedral, Santo Tomé Church with one of El Greco’s masterpieces; a Damascene steel workshop

Note:

If you intend to join the optional excursion to Gibraltar, please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler
December 18th departures spends Christmas Eve in Seville

Price Details US
Single room supplement:
$655

Triple room reduction per person:
$53

Extra nights per person in Madrid:
In single room $190, in twin room $120, in triple room $108

2010 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. Details will be available in Oct. 2009.

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus

Discount for young travelers

Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.

Pay less for your second vacation

We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.

Triple room reduction

On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.

Avoid the single room supplement

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!

Globus River Cruise Special Offers

If you are looking for a smart investment, Globus gives you a world of return. A river cruise with Globus is a fantastic value, since the price includes accommodations, local sightseeing, many meals, and complimentary wine with dinner, greatly minimizing both on-shore and onboard costs. It’s clear that a journey with Globus is an investment in yourself, one amazing experience at a time.

And now, a Globus river cruise is an even better value. Book a 2009 European river cruise before February 28, 2009, and you will save $400 per stateroom on the air-inclusive price or save $200 per stateroom on the land/cruise price.*

*Book a 2009 Globus River Cruise Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive the $200 off per person offer. Cruise-only bookings are eligible for the $100 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between December 16, 2008 and February 28, 2009 for travel through December 31, 2009. Offers not valid with one-another or any other offer except Journeys Club and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Book a group of 10 or more and one travels FREE!

*Book a group of 10 or more members on any 2009 Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon group benefit eligible vacation to receive the one free (land only) offer. To qualify, group must be booked and under deposit between October 17 and February 28, 2009, for travel commencing by December 31, 2009. Applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer excludes tour vacations with cruises of three or more nights. Not combinable with other group incentives. Additional restrictions may apply.

Note: All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.