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Spanish Winter Fiesta
Visit Spain's most popular cities on this incredible vacation. Enjoy stays in Madrid, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona, and a stop in Cordoba. Guided sightseeing is included in all major cities. Highlights include visits to Madrid's Prado Museum, Cordoba's Mosque of the Caliphs, Seville's cathedral with Columbus' tomb and the Santa Cruz quarter, Granada's Alhambra and Water Gardens of the Generalife, a walking tour of Valencia, and Barcelona's Sagrada Familia and gothic quarter. An unforgettable vacation!
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Package Inclusions
- Hotel accommodation
- Buffet breakfast daily, 4 three-course dinners, including a welcome dinner in Madrid.
- Private deluxe motorcoach with air-conditioning and extra leg room
- Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable
- Madrid: Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum
- Cordoba: Guided walking tour, visit the Mosque of the Caliphs
- Seville: Guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral, walk through the Santa Cruz Quarter
- Granada: Guided walking tour, visit the Alhambra and the Water Gardens of the Generalife
- Valencia: Guided walking tour
- Barcelona: Guided sightseeing, visit the Sagrada Familia and the gothic quarter; farewell dinner
The Globus Difference
The Globus family of brands is a world leader in escorted travel with more than 75 years of operation. Globus provides vacation packages that are wonderfully diverse. There are more than 180 vacations to choose from, in over 60 countries spanning the globe. Journeys by the Globus family of brands range from 5 to 30 days and are guided by the most experienced and engaging Tour Directors. All hotels are well-located and offer first-class accommodations.
- Day 1: Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
- Day 2 Madrid: Arrive in Madrid. 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.
- 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 Espaņa 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. Exciting optional excursions are available.
- Day 4 Madrid/Cordoba/Seville: This morning, drive south through the arid landscapes of Don Quixote's La Mancha to Cordoba, where sightseeing with a Local Guide 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, continue to vibrant, festive Seville.
- Day 5 Seville: 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, the Golden Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that used to be the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Then, stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming Santa Cruz Quarter, and visit the Cathedral with Columbus' tomb, the world's largest gothic edifice. For a truly Andalusian night out, reserve a seat at our optional flamenco show.
- Day 6 Seville/Granada: Sightseeing with a Local Guide features Granada's main attraction, the Alhambra, a fantasy of "lace in stone" surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains. Also amble through the exotic Water Gardens of the Generalife.
- Day 7 Granada/Valencia: Cross Mora Pass and pass troglodyte cave dwellings hollowed out of the soft tufa stone near Purullena and Guadix on your way to Valencia, once a royal capital.
- Day 8 Valencia/Barcelona: Valencia's Roman, Moorish, and Spanish history comes alive during your guided walking tour. Enjoy free time before driving along the coast to Barcelona, the proud capital of Catalonia and Spain's second-largest city. Tonight, you may wish to join an optional dinner at a typical Catalonian restaurant.
- Day 9 Barcelona: Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Columbus Monument, elegant tree-lined Ramblas, Plaza de Cataluna, and Paseo de Gracia. Visit the spectacular Sagrada Familia, Gaudi's masterpiece, and enjoy a panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuīc Hill. Also visit the Gothic Quarter. Afternoon at leisure, and an optional excursion to Montserrat can be arranged. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel to celebrate the success of your vacation.
- Day 10: Your homebound flight arrives the same day.
For reservations or additional information, call 1-866-286-9323 to speak with an experienced travel consultant.
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