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| SPAIN AT LEISURE (LY2008)
An 11-Day tour starting from $1,939
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11 days incl. air, or 10 days Madrid/Torremolinos This popular Globus LeisureStyle 11-day vacation includes three nights in Madrid, Seville, and Torremolinos at the Costa del Sol. Sightseeing includes visits to Madrid’s Prado Museum, the Mosque of the Caliphs in Cordoba, and Columbus’ Tomb in the cathedral in Seville. Excursions to Toledo, and to its Santo Tomé Church with one of El Greco’s masterpieces, and the Alhambra in Granada are also included. An “AVE” high-speed train whisks you from Madrid to Cordoba. Stop on your way to Torremolinos, to visit the Rock of Gibraltar and St. Michael’s Caves. An optional excursion to Morocco from Torremolinos is highly recommended. (Subject to sufficient number of participants and weather conditions.) |
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9 buffet breakfasts (BB); 3 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Madrid MADRID Husa Princesa (SF), SEVILLE Melia Lebreros (SF), TORREMOLINOS Melia Costa del Sol (SF) y
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(Wed.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight. Day 2: Arrival in Madrid, Spain. (Thu.) Time to rest or to start exploring the Spanish capital. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) Day 3: Madrid. (Fri.) Morning sightseeing with a 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. The afternoon is at leisure, and an optional excursion to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen can be arranged. (BB) Day 4: Madrid. Excursion to Toledo. (Sat.) Focus on splendid Toledo, spectacularly situated on a granite hill surrounded by a loop of the Tagus River. A Local Guide takes you to the Moorish bridge, an early SYNAGOGUE, the 13th-century GOTHIC CATHEDRAL, and the Church of SANTO TOMÉ with one of El Greco’s most famous paintings. Also time to visit a DAMASCENE STEEL WORKSHOP before returning to Madrid. The rest of the afternoon is free for independent activities. (BB) Day 5: Madrid–Cordoba–Seville. (Sun.) This morning board the exciting high-speed “AVE” TRAIN that whisks you to Cordoba. Your guided sightseeing tour includes the Alcazar, the Roman Bridge, and the medieval old Jewish quarter. Tour the magnificent 8th-century MOSQUE OF THE CALIPHS, famous for its 850 pillars of porphyry, marble, and jasper. Then on to Seville by motorcoach. (BB,D) Day 6: Seville. (Mon.) Your Local Guide explains the city’s role in Roman times, its conquest by the Moors in 712 A.D., 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, and 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. (BB) Day 7: At Leisure in Seville. (Tue.) A free day to explore the sunny capital of Andalusia or to join an exciting optional excursion. (BB) Day 8: Seville–Gibraltar–Torremolinos. (Wed.) Drive south through the sunny wine region on the Costa de la Luz to the ROCK OF GIBRALTAR, in British hands since 1704. Hear about its turbulent history from your Local Guide, see the Moorish Castle, visit ST. MICHAEL’S CAVES and the colony of Barbary apes. Then continue to your beachfront hotel along the elegant Costa del Sol. (BB,D) Day 9: At Leisure in Torremolinos. Optional Excursion to Morocco. (Thu.) Day at leisure to enjoy the sandy beaches or to browse through the trendy boutiques. Another possibility: join an optional excursion to Morocco, on the African continent, with sightseeing in Tangier, lunch at a local restaurant, and time to explore the surroundings. (BB) Day 10: Torremolinos. Excursion to Granada. (Fri.) Away from the sea and into the mountains to history-steeped Granada. Meet your Local Guide and visit Granada’s main attraction, the ALHAMBRA. The mighty yet graceful citadel was planned by the 13th-century Moorish ruler Al Ahamar. 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 amble through the magnificent WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE, the royal summer residence. Then time to further discover the beauties of this enchanting city on your own. In the late afternoon, return to Torremolinos. (BB) Day 11: (Sat.) Your homebound flight from Malaga arrives the same day. (BB)
MADRIDWelcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Prado MuseumTOLEDOGuided sightseeing, visit an early synagogue, the gothic cathedral, Santo Tomé Church with one of El Greco’s masterpieces; a Damascene steel workshopMADRID-CORDOBABy high-speed “AVE” train (first-class)CORDOBAGuided sightseeing, visit the Mosque of the CaliphsSEVILLEGuided sightseeing, visit Maria Luisa park, the cathedral, and the Santa Cruz quarterROCK OF GIBRALTARGuided sightseeing, visit St. Michael’s CavesGRANADAGuided sightseeing, visit the Alhambra and the Water Gardens of the Generalife Single room supplement: $572Triple room reduction per person: $37Extra nights per person in Madrid:in single room $238, in twin room $138, in triple room $126Extra nights per person in Torremolinos:in single room $181, in twin room $120, in triple room $112 CURRENT SPECIALS: Book now and take $200 off per couple on any air-inclusive European Low Season Vacations.* * Book a 2008/2009 Globus Europe Winter air-inclusive vacation on select carriers to receive the $100 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between June 4 and August 31, 2008 for travel commencing between October 1, 2008 and April 30, 2009. To secure the air booking, an additional deposit of $250 is required, which is refundable until the time that the flight information is confirmed. Offers not valid with one another or any offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Save up to $600 per stateroom on 2009 Globus River and Small Ship Cruises Discover an entirely new way to uncover the wonders of the world with river and small ship cruises. From a wine tasting adventure through the vineyards of France to island hopping in the Galapagos Islands, you’re sure to find a Globus river or small ship cruise that speaks to your heart. There’s simply no more peaceful way to sample the charming cities and awe-inspiring sights of Europe, China, Egypt and the Galápagos Islands.
*Book a 2009 Globus River Cruise air-inclusive vacation to receive the $300 off per person offer. Cruise-only bookings are eligible for the $125 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between May 14 and August 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. To secure the air booking, an additional deposit of $250 is required, which is refundable until the time that the flight information is confirmed. Offers not valid with one-another or any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. 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!
Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel? Right now when you book between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75.* For example, book 5 passengers and receive a $375 discount, 6 passengers equals a $450 discount and 7 passengers will receive a $525 discount. With an offer like this, the world’s greatest destinations are now closer than ever!
*Book a 2009 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $75 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between Jun 4 and Dec 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. Individuals must be traveling together from the same origination point to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. |
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