| SPAIN AT LEISURE (LY2009)
An 11-Day tour starting from $2,439
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Vacation Overview This popular leisurely vacation in Spain includes three nights in Madrid, Seville, and Torremolinos at the Costa del Sol. Sightseeing tours include visits to Madrid’s Prado Museum, the Mosque of the Caliphs in Cordoba, and Columbus’ Tomb in the cathedral in Seville. An included excursion to Toledo includes a walking tour and Santo Tomé Church with one of El Greco’s masterpieces. An excursion to history-steeped Granada features a walking tour and visit to the Alhambra complex, the mighty citadel planned by 13th-century Moorish ruler Al Ahamar. In Madrid, Spain’s capital, enjoy your Globus Platinum Exclusive – choose your experience: a Flamenco dance lesson or a visit to Real Madrid’s Bernabeu Stadium. In Toledo, your Globus Platinum Discovery is a Cata wine tasting. An “AVE” high-speed train whisks you from Madrid to Cordoba. In Cordoba, your guided walking tour includes the magnificent 8th-century Mosque of the Caliphs, famous for its 850 pillars of porphyry, marble, and jasper. 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). For a leisurely tour of Spain, this vacation is perfect.
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Meals Buffet breakfast daily (B); 3 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Madrid Hotels Madrid Husa Princesa (SF), Seville Occidental Sevilla (SF), Torremolinos Melia Costa del Sol (SF)
Day 1:
(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 pm, 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. This afternoon, a Globus Platinum Exclusive: CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE. Enjoy a FLAMENCO DANCE LESSON or a visit to Real Madrid’s BERNABEU STADIUM. (B) 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. Next, an exciting Platinum Discovery: enjoy a WINE TASTING in an 11th-century bodega, carved into the earth, with over 1,200 different wines. Learn how to judge a good wine and how to combine wine with food. Afterwards, return to Madrid. (B) 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. (B,D) Day 6: Seville. (Mon.) Your Local Guide explains 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, 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. (B) Day 7: At Leisure in Seville. (Tue.) A free day to explore the sunny capital of Andalusia or to join an exciting optional excursion. (B) 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. (B,D) Day 9: At Leisure in Torremolinos. Optional Excursion to Morocco. (Thu.) All 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. (B) 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 COMPLEX. The mighty yet graceful citadel was planned by 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. (B) Day 11: (Sat.) Your homebound flight from Malaga arrives the same day. (B)
City Highlights Headsets throughout the tour Madrid: Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum; CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE: Flamenco dancing lesson or a visit to the Bernabeu Stadium (Real Madrid)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; wine tastingMadrid–Cordoba: By high-speed “AVE” train (first-class)Cordoba: Guided walking tour, visit the Mosque of the CaliphsSeville: Guided sightseeing, visit Maria Luisa park, the cathedral, and the Santa Cruz quarterRock of Gibraltar: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Michael’s CavesGranada: Guided walking tour, visit the Alhambra Complex and the Water Gardens of the GeneralifeNote:
Price Details US Single room supplement: $664Triple room reduction per person: $47Extra nights per person in Madrid:In single room $282, in twin room $164, in triple room $150Extra nights per person in Torremolinos:In single room $212, in twin room $142, in triple room $134 CURRENT SPECIALS: Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus
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
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. |
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