Southern Spain and Portugal 2009 (10 Days starting from $1,775)

Southern Spain and Portugal 2009

A 10-Day tour starting from $1,775

Length:	10 Days
Type:	First Class Europe & Britain 2009
Category:	Regional
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	STSP-2009

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About This Tour

Among the many highlights of this tour are Madrid''s Royal Palace, the divine Alhambra Palace, Seville''s Maria Luisa Park, and the Monument to the Discoveries in Lisbon. Dine on tapas in a typical bodega in Seville.

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What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
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Fabulous Sightseeing

Madrid: See the Royal Palace, Cervantes Memorial and Puerta del Sol.
Toledo: See the Synagogue, Santo Tome and steel workshop.
Granada: Visit the Alhambra Palace.
Gibraltar: Visit this British overseas territory
Seville: See Columbus’ tomb, the Cathedral, Bell Tower and Maria Luisa Park.
Lisbon: See the Monument to the Discoveries and Belem Tower.

Dining Highlights

8 hot buffet breakfasts.
2 three-course dinners.
‘Be My Guest’ speciality tapas dinner with wine and sherry in a typical bodega restaurant in Seville.
Farewell Dinner with wine in Lisbon.

12 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
A qualified local city guide in Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Seville and Lisbon.
Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 10.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But when you book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and air packages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London’s airports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who have their own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity to purchase inexpensive transfers to and from London’s Heathrow – Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transfer from London’s Heathr
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London’s Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
Gatwick Airport Passengers who have booked Trafalgar’s Land and Air packages arriving at London’s Gatwick Airport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. The Gatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London’s Victoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make their way from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

Important note:
Visas may be required for this tour. Please speak with your travel agent at time of booking to assess your specific requirements.

Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to Madrid.

Day 2 - Arrive Madrid (2 nights) Welcome to Madrid, the Spanish capital city! Time to relax or explore this lively Spanish capital. Later enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travelers.

Hotel: Rafael Atocha (2 nights)

Day 3 - Madrid Sightseeing & at leisure This morning our guided sightseeing tour introduces us to Madrid which King Philip II made the capital of the empire in 1561. We drive along the leafy avenues to see the statue of Cervantes’ fictional hero, Don Quixote, in the Plaza de España. Then we continue past the Cibeles Fountain and the Parliament, and cross the Puerta del Sol. Finally we see the Royal Palace, the largest royal palace in Western Europe with more than 2,800 rooms, which is the official residence of King Juan Carlos and the Royal Family, and is now used only for state occasions. The Royal Family choose to live in the smaller Palacio de la Zarzuela on the outskirts of the city. Then we have time at leisure to relax or perhaps take an excursion to see the Valley of the Fallen which commemorates all those who died on both sides during the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939), and general Franco is buried inside the impressive basilica. (Buffet breakfast)

Hotel: Gran Luna (F)

Day 4 - Madrid – Toledo – Granada We travel south to Toledo, former capital of Spain but now the capital of the province of Castile. On our arrival a guided walking tour highlights the Jewish Synagogue, which is one of the oldest in Europe, and the church of Santo Tome which houses one of the masterpieces of El Greco. Then we travel through the wine producing centre of Valdepeñas, before crossing through La Mancha where Don Quixote tilted at windmills as his faithful servant, Sancho Panza, looked on. Later we arrive in hilltop Granada with wonderful views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This evening we have dinner included in our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Gran Luna

Day 5 - Granada – Costa del Sol Our morning guided sightseeing tour visits the Alhambra Palace, Spain’s most magnificent example of Moorish architecture and the former residence of the Moorish monarchs of Granada. The name means ‘the red fortress’ and the palace and fortress complex occupies a hilly terrace on the southeastern border of the city. We also see the exotic water gardens of Generalife, the royal summer residence, where you can enjoy fine views over the town and the hills beyond. Then we depart for the coast and the Costa del Sol, on of the most popular resort areas of Europe, where tonight you may wish to sample the nightlife of this lively area. (Buffet breakfast)

Hotel: Crowne Plaza

Day 6 - Costa del Sol (ESTEPONA) – Gibraltar – Seville (2 nights) Today we drive along the Costa del Sol to La Linea where we cross to the Rock of Gibraltar, the British overseas territory located near the southernmost tip of the Iberian peninsula and overlooking the Straits of Gibraltar. The territory of Gibraltar was ceded by Spain to Great Britain in perpetuity in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht. There is time to do some duty-free shopping before we travel through the sherry wine region of Jerez to Seville where we spend the next two nights. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Zenit (2 nights)

Day 7 - Seville Sightseeing & at leisure Seville is the artistic, cultural and financial capital of southern Spain and the capital of Andalusia. The city is situated on the River Guadalquivir and our morning sightseeing with the local guide is dominated by the Bell Tower and weather vane of Giralda. We will also see the pools and fountains of Maria Luisa Park, Christopher Columbus’ tomb, and enjoy a walking tour of the Jewish quarter. Tonight we enjoy an authentic tapas dinner in a typical bodega restaurant and learn about the local sherry, manzanillo. (Buffet breakfast / ''Be My Guest'' Dinner)

Hotel: NH Parque De Lisboa (2 nights)

Day 8 - Seville – Lisbon (2 nights) Our journey today takes us via the ‘Jabugo’ (ham centre) of Spain and past mighty castles. Later we enter the Alentejo region of Portugal which is commonly known as the bread basket of Portugal, a region of vast open countryside with undulating plains and rich fertile soil. All the major towns are mainly reliant on agriculture and there are several types of cheeses, wines and smoked hams and sausages which are produced in this region, as well as the cultivation of cork forests. Later we reach the capital, Lisbon, where we stay for the next two nights. You may wish to dine out on local specialities and listen to the haunting sound of Fado music tonight? (Buffet breakfast)

Hotel: NH Parque De Lisboa (2 nights)

Day 9 - Lisbon Sightseeing & at leisure Our guided tour shows us the Monument to the Discoveries which was inaugurated in 1960 during the celebrations of the 500-year anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator. It commemorates the maritime expansion of Portugal as well as many heroes of Portuguese history including Vasco da Gama and Pedro Álvares Cabral, the discoverer of Brazil. Then we see the beautiful suspension bridge across the Tagus, one of the longest in Europe being 12 miles in length and spanning the estuary, and finally the Belem Tower which was built in the early 16th century to commemorate Vasco da Gama''s expedition. This defensive yet elegant construction has become one of the symbols of the city and in 1983 it was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Then time at leisure perhaps to shop for pottery, cork and fisherman’s sweaters in the nearby fishing villages of Cascais and Sintra. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our Tour Director and fellow travelers. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 10- Lisbon – USA This morning after breakfast it is time to bid farewell to our Tour Director as our tour comes to an end or you can join the Highlights of France and Spain, see below. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)

Free airport transfers: Transfers on Day 2 at Madrid Airport will operate at 09.30,12.30, 15.00 and 17.30. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Lisbon Airport at 07.00 and 09.30. For passengers who wish to be transferred to Madrid, we will transfer you to the Trafalgar extra night hotel in Madrid with arrival around 6pm.

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/24/2009 - 5/3/2009	$1,950
4/24/2009 - 5/10/2009	$4,425
5/1/2009 - 5/17/2009	$4,399
5/1/2009 - 5/10/2009	$1,799
5/8/2009 - 5/17/2009	$1,799
5/8/2009 - 5/24/2009	$4,399
5/15/2009 - 5/31/2009	$4,399
5/15/2009 - 5/24/2009	$1,799
5/22/2009 - 5/31/2009	$1,799
5/22/2009 - 6/7/2009	$4,399
5/29/2009 - 6/14/2009	$4,399
5/29/2009 - 6/7/2009	$1,799
6/5/2009 - 6/14/2009	$1,799
6/5/2009 - 6/21/2009	$4,399
6/12/2009 - 6/28/2009	$4,175
6/12/2009 - 6/21/2009	$1,799
6/19/2009 - 6/28/2009	$1,775
6/19/2009 - 7/5/2009	$4,150
6/26/2009 - 7/12/2009	$4,150
6/26/2009 - 7/5/2009	$1,775
7/3/2009 - 7/12/2009	$1,775
7/3/2009 - 7/19/2009	$4,150
7/10/2009 - 7/26/2009	$4,175
7/10/2009 - 7/19/2009	$1,799
7/17/2009 - 7/26/2009	$1,799
7/17/2009 - 8/2/2009	$4,175
7/24/2009 - 8/9/2009	$4,175
7/24/2009 - 8/2/2009	$1,799
7/31/2009 - 8/9/2009	$1,799
8/7/2009 - 8/16/2009	$1,799
8/14/2009 - 8/23/2009	$1,799
8/14/2009 - 8/30/2009	$4,175
8/21/2009 - 9/6/2009	$4,399
8/21/2009 - 8/30/2009	$1,799
8/28/2009 - 9/6/2009	$1,775
8/28/2009 - 9/13/2009	$4,375
9/4/2009 - 9/20/2009	$4,425
9/4/2009 - 9/13/2009	$1,825
9/11/2009 - 9/20/2009	$1,825
9/18/2009 - 9/27/2009	$1,825
9/18/2009 - 10/4/2009	$4,425
9/25/2009 - 10/11/2009	$4,425
9/25/2009 - 10/4/2009	$1,825
10/2/2009 - 10/11/2009	$1,825
10/2/2009 - 10/18/2009	$4,425
10/9/2009 - 10/25/2009	$4,175
10/9/2009 - 10/18/2009	$1,799
10/16/2009 - 10/25/2009	$1,799
10/16/2009 - 11/1/2009	$4,175

This list indicates brochure rates and dates. * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.** For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent. The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

Madrid
Toledo
Granada
Seville
Lisbon

This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
*
** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Cruise Solo at NO Additional Charge

Trafalgar / Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has waived single supplements on a variety of 2009 Europe river cruises, which means solo travelers can cruise at no additional charge.

This offer is valid on the following cruises:

Burgundy & Provence

Tulips & Windmills

Enchanting Danube

Eastern Europe Explorer

Danube Discovery

Rhine Discovery

Grand European Discovery

Paris and Normandy

Grand France

Portugal, Spain, & the Douro River Valley (Cruise Only)

Paris & European River Romance

Paris & Grand European Waterways

Paris & the Heart of Europe

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