SPANISH FIESTA (ZX2009) (15 Days starting from $2,589)

SPANISH FIESTA (ZX2009)

A 15-Day tour starting from $2,589

Length:	15 Days
Type:	Other Globus Tours
Category:	REGIONAL DISCOVERY
Operator:	Globus
Tour Code:	ZX-2009

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About This Tour

Vacation Overview
This vacation is perfect for those who wish to experience all the excitement and energy of Spain. Start your trip in Madrid, Spain’s capital, where a guided sightseeing tour includes the famous Prado Museum. Then travel north into beautiful Castile via Segovia and Burgos to overnight in Vitoria. In Bilbao, the Basque country, a visit is included to the famous Guggenheim Museum. Next, visit San Sebastian on the way to Pamplona, “the City of Bulls,” at the foot of the Pyrenees. In Saragossa, stop on Plaza del Pilar, one of Spain’s grandest squares. Next stop is Barcelona, Spain’s second-largest city and the host of the 1993 Olympic Games. Your tour of Barcelona includes the Columbus Monument and a visit to Cathedral of Santa Eulalia. Also enjoy guided sightseeing tours in Valencia, Granada, Gibraltar, Seville, and Toledo. Spend an entire day at leisure in Torremolinos at the Costa del Sol. Your trip ends in Madrid—a perfect conclusion to this spectacular Spain vacation.

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); 7 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Madrid

Hotels
Madrid Agumar (F), Vitoria Barcelo Gasteiz (SF), Pamplona NH Iruna Park (F), Barcelona Rivoli Ramblas (F), Valencia Astoria Palace (SF), Granada Carmen (F), Torremolinos Melia Costa del Sol (SF), Seville Occidental Sevilla (SF)

Day 1:
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Arrival in Madrid, Spain. Time to rest or to join the locals in El Retiro Park. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and have a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 3:
Madrid. The capital since 1561, Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, the showcase of a country resolutely turned towards the future. 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. An optional excursion to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen can be arranged. (B)

Day 4:
Madrid–Segovia–Burgos–Vitoria. Head into beautiful Castile, “the province of the castles.” Cross the rugged Sierra de Guadarrama on the way to Segovia, famous for its Alcazar and the 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct. In Burgos, see the magnificent limestone Cathedral of Santa Maria, where the legendary El Cid is buried. Afternoon arrival in Vitoria with time for a stroll through this ancient Basque city’s delightful historic center. (B,D)

Day 5:
Vitoria–Bilbao–San Sebastian–Pamplona. This morning, travel to Bilbao, the great port city of the Basque region for a guided visit to the GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, an amazing feat of construction created by North American architect Frank O. Gehry. Stop in lovely San Sebastian, the “Pearl of the Cantabrian Coast,” before arriving in Pamplona at the foot of the Pyrenees. (B,D)

Day 6:
Pamplona–Saragossa–Barcelona. Enjoy vistas of Rioja wine country on the way to Saragossa. Stop on PLAZA DEL PILAR, one of Spain’s grandest squares. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, where, according to legends, the Virgin appeared to St. James. Then, on to Barcelona, Spain’s second-largest city and the host of the Olympic Games in 1992. (B,D)

Day 7:
Barcelona. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the COLUMBUS MONUMENT, elegant tree-lined Ramblas and Plaza de Cataluna, Paseo de Gracia, the Church of the Holy Family, a panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuïc Hill, and a visit to the CATHEDRAL OF SANTA EULALIA. Afternoon at leisure. An optional excursion to Montserrat can be arranged. Why not join an optional dinner at a typical Catalonian restaurant? (B)

Day 8:
Barcelona–Valencia. Along the coast to Valencia, once a royal capital. Valencia’s Roman, Moorish, and Spanish history comes alive when your Local Guide takes you on an orientation drive including the Town Hall, La Lonja, the bull ring, the massive gateway towers of Serranos and Quart, and the new Arts and Science Complex designed by famous Valencian architect Calatrava. End your tour in the centre at La Seo Cathedral. (B,D)

Day 9:
Valencia–Granada. West towards the mountains. Pass troglodyte cave dwellings hollowed out of the soft tufa stone near Guadix and Purullena, and cross Mora Pass on your way to the splendors of Granada. (B,D)

Day 10:
Granada–Torremolinos. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features Granada’s main attraction, the ALHAMBRA COMPLEX, a fantasy of “lace in stone” surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains. Also amble through the exotic WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE. Then, a short drive down to your hotel at the Costa del Sol. Tonight, why not sample the seafood restaurants for which this resort is famous? (B)

Day 11:
At Leisure in Torremolinos. A whole day at leisure at your beachfront hotel. In the late afternoon, you may wish to join an optional excursion for a pleasant drive and meal at a charming Pueblo Blanco overlooking the Mediterranean coast. (B)

Day 12:
Torremolinos–Gibraltar–Seville. Drive to the ROCK OF GIBRALTAR, in British hands since 1704. Hear about its turbulent history from your Local Guide, see the Moorish Castle, and visit ST. MICHAEL’S CAVES and the colony of Barbary apes. Then, on through the sunny sherry wine region on the Costa de la Luz to vibrant, festive Seville. (B,D)

Day 13:
Seville. Listen to your Local Guide’s account of the Andalusian 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 and stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. The rest of the day is at leisure. For a truly Andalusian night out, reserve a seat at our optional flamenco show. (B)

Day 14:
Seville–Toledo–Madrid. Through the arid landscapes of Don Quixote’s La Mancha to 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. Time to visit a DAMASCENE STEEL WORKSHOP. Tonight, why not join an optional dinner outing to celebrate the success of your Spanish vacation? (B)

Day 15:
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
3/1/2009 - 3/15/2009	$2,589
3/15/2009 - 3/29/2009	$2,599
3/29/2009 - 4/12/2009	$2,599
4/5/2009 - 4/19/2009	$2,599
4/12/2009 - 4/26/2009	$2,599
4/19/2009 - 5/3/2009	$2,599
4/26/2009 - 5/10/2009	$2,599
5/1/2009 - 5/15/2009	$2,599
5/3/2009 - 5/17/2009	$2,599
5/8/2009 - 5/22/2009	$2,599
5/10/2009 - 5/24/2009	$2,599
5/15/2009 - 5/29/2009	$2,599
5/17/2009 - 5/31/2009	$2,599
5/22/2009 - 6/5/2009	$2,599
5/24/2009 - 6/7/2009	$2,599
5/29/2009 - 6/12/2009	$2,599
5/31/2009 - 6/14/2009	$2,609
6/5/2009 - 6/19/2009	$2,609
6/7/2009 - 6/21/2009	$2,609
6/12/2009 - 6/26/2009	$2,609
6/14/2009 - 6/28/2009	$2,609
6/19/2009 - 7/3/2009	$2,609
6/21/2009 - 7/5/2009	$2,609
6/26/2009 - 7/10/2009	$2,609
6/28/2009 - 7/12/2009	$2,609
7/3/2009 - 7/17/2009	$2,849
7/5/2009 - 7/19/2009	$2,849
7/10/2009 - 7/24/2009	$2,849
7/12/2009 - 7/26/2009	$2,599
7/17/2009 - 7/31/2009	$2,599
7/19/2009 - 8/2/2009	$2,599
7/24/2009 - 8/7/2009	$2,599
7/26/2009 - 8/9/2009	$2,599
7/31/2009 - 8/14/2009	$2,589
8/2/2009 - 8/16/2009	$2,589
8/7/2009 - 8/21/2009	$2,589
8/9/2009 - 8/23/2009	$2,589
8/14/2009 - 8/28/2009	$2,589
8/16/2009 - 8/30/2009	$2,589
8/21/2009 - 9/4/2009	$2,589
8/23/2009 - 9/6/2009	$2,599
8/28/2009 - 9/11/2009	$2,599
8/30/2009 - 9/13/2009	$2,609
9/4/2009 - 9/18/2009	$2,609
9/6/2009 - 9/20/2009	$2,609
9/11/2009 - 9/25/2009	$2,609
9/13/2009 - 9/27/2009	$2,609
9/18/2009 - 10/2/2009	$2,609
9/20/2009 - 10/4/2009	$2,599
9/25/2009 - 10/9/2009	$2,599
9/27/2009 - 10/11/2009	$2,599
10/2/2009 - 10/16/2009	$2,599
10/4/2009 - 10/18/2009	$2,599
10/11/2009 - 10/25/2009	$2,599
10/18/2009 - 11/1/2009	$2,589

Related Tours ZP\|Portugal in Depth XM\|This vacation is offered during the low-season (November to April) with an altered itinerary Price Details US Single room supplement: $629 Triple room reduction per person: $64 Extra nights per person in Madrid: In single room $190, in twin room $120, in triple room $108

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

Segovia:
Take pictures of the Roman aqueduct

Burgos:
Take pictures of the Cathedral of Santa Maria, El Cid’s burial place

Bilbao:
Guided visit of the Guggenheim Museum

San Sebastian:
Visit the “Pearl of the Cantabrian Coast”

Saragossa:
Visit Plaza del Pilar

Barcelona:
Guided sightseeing, Columbus monument; visit the Cathedral of Santa Eulalia

Valencia:
Guided sightseeing

Granada:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife

Rock of Gibraltar:
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Michael’s Caves

Seville:
Guided sightseeing, visit Maria Luisa Park, the cathedral, and the Santa Cruz Quarter

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

Note:

This tour is combinable with “Portugal in Depth.” You pay less for your second vacation.
Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler
** San Fermin Feria in Pamplona departures: July 3rd, July 5th, July 10th

Related Tours
ZP|Portugal in Depth
XM|This vacation is offered during the low-season (November to April) with an altered itinerary

Price Details US
Single room supplement:
$629

Triple room reduction per person:
$64

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

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.