Tour Features • Optional contracted transatlantic air transportation available from all US gateways • 16 included meals, consisting of - 8 buffet breakfasts - 2 dinners at hotels - 3 dinners at local restaurants PLUS Flamenco Show in Seville • Touring by private air conditioned motorcoach • English-speaking tour director • Sightseeing as indicated, including English speaking local guide and all entrance fees • All transfers and baggage handling (not included airport transfers at arrival and departure city, which are available on request) • Travel bag, one per person • Document holder and luggage tags • Hotel taxes and service charges

Itinerary

Day 1 Sat Depart USA Evening departure. Meals and refreshments served on board Day 2 Sun Madrid Upon arrival, you'll be met by your Central Holidays representative and taken to your hotel where you will be free to enjoy the capital city of Spain at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a relaxed welcome "Tapas" dinner at a local restaurant. (D) Day 3 Mon Madrid After breakfast, spend the morning on an escorted sightseeing motorcoach tour of Madrid. Highlights include the magnificent fountains of Neptune and Cibeles, the Alcala Gate, the Plaza de Espana and Plaza de Oriente. Afterwards visit one of the best preserved Palaces in Europe, the Royal Palace of Madrid. In the afternoon you are free to visit one of Madrid's well-known museums along the "Golden Art Triangle". (B) Day 4 Tue Madrid/Seville After breakfast, bid farewell to Spain's capital city and board your motorcoach tour bus heading south to the romantic city of Seville. Upon arrival, enjoy a tour of the city in the company of a very experienced local guide. Highlights include a visit to the Cathedral, considered the world's largest Gothic edifice. Afterwards, stop for some photos of La Giralda tower before strolling through the narrow lanes of Seville's delightful Santa Cruz district, a former Jewish Quarter. After a full day, dinner is included at your hotel in Seville. (B,D) Day 5 Wed Seville/Cordoba/Seville After a short drive, your tour begins in the captivating city of Cordoba where you will enjoy a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Historic Center. Visit the Aljama 8th Century Mosque combining Islamic, Baroque and Gothic design and internationally recognized as an architectural treasure. Afterwards, continue with a stroll along the former Jewish quarter before returning to Seville. In the evening, enjoy an included dinner and Flamenco Show at a local Tablao of Seville. (B,D) Day 6 Thu Seville/Granada After breakfast depart Seville and continue your tour with a step back into the rich history of Granada as you visit its main attraction, the fabulous Alhambra Palace, widely regarded as being one of the 10 architectural wonders of the world. Both graceful and mighty, this citadel is laced in stone and is surrounded by gardens and fountains. Your tour includes ample time to walk through the beautiful grounds of Generalife and view the palace of Charles V. For your convenience and relaxation, dinner is included at your hotel. (B,D) Day 7 Fri Granada/Valencia After breakfast depart the historic city of Granada, in the company of a professional tour escort and head towards the third largest city of Spain, Valencia. An introduction to the city is provided through a panoramic tour for a view of the main avenues and squares of the city. Afterwards, your tour continues with a walk through the historical heart of Valencia to admire the gothic "Carmen Quarter" and visit La Lonja, Virgin Square and Colon Market. In the evening you are free to explore Valencia at leisure. (B) Day 8 Sat Valencia/Barcelona After breakfast depart towards Barcelona where your first visit will be to Montjuic, site of the 1992 Olympics for a superb view of the Barcelona skyline. View Gaudi's Sagrada Familia Cathedral and the Gothic district before checking into your hotel for your overnight stay. (B) Day 9 Sun Barcelona Your day begins with a guided tour of Barcelona including a visit to the major sites. Begin in the Gothic Quarter and walk the winding streets towards the Town Hall. Afterwards walk along the Passeig de Gracia for a view of Gaudi's Casa Batlo and La Pedrera before heading towards Parc Guell for a keen view of Gaudi's genius design in urban living. Your tour will end with a visit to the famous and still unfinished Sagrada Familia church. Included is a farewell tapas dinner where you can share favorite moments before heading back to the hotel for your overnight. (B,D) Day 10 Mon Barcelona/USA (or extend your stay) Morning transfer to Barcelona Airport for your return flight home. Meals and refreshments served aloft. (B)

2012 Scheduled Departures Guaranteed Departures on All Dates: Rates (except cruise portion) indicated on the website are subject to currency fluctuations.  For an accurate rate, please call our Reservations Department at 1-800-935-5000. Once we have received the deposit on your booking, the land price is guaranteed from any future fluctuations in the rate of exchange

 

Date Range Rate Type First Class Hotels May. 26, 2012 Land Only $2242 Jun. 16, 2012 Land Only $2242 Jul. 14, 2012 Land Only $2120 Aug. 18, 2012 Land Only $2120 Sep. 8, 22, 2012 Land Only $2242 Oct. 13, 2012 Land Only $2242

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Granada Carmen

Madrid

Barcelona

Seville Becquer

Valencia

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Single Supplement: $649.00
Triple reduction $ 50.00

Price is per person based on double occupancy and may vary according to hotel and airfare seasonality, weekend surcharges, holidays and local events. Rates for Single/Triple/Children and additional nights in Torremolinos are available. A SELECTION OF OTHER HOTELS IS AVAILABLE. Airfare is from New York based on current estimates and is subject to change. Actual airfares from all gateways will be advised at the time of deposit. Other departure city airfares are available.
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Half-day Classic City Tour Call for Price
	This Tour is Available from: Barcelona Classic City Tour Departure time: 9:30am Schedule: Daily Duration: Approx. 4 hours Highlights: Gothic Quarter, Cathedral, Catalunya Square, Ramblas, Olympic Village, Port, Montjuic, Spanish Village.

One Day Hop On-Hop Off Call for Price
	This Tour is Available from: Barcelona Hop On-Hop Off. One Day City Tour Schedule: Daily Duration: One day Highlights: Hop on hop off as you please, and see Barcelona on your own time and at your own pace. Stops at major attractions. N.B.: Passes must be kept all along the period of validity and need to be showed each time busses are boarded.

Half-day Montserrat Call for Price
	This Tour is Available from: Barcelona Montserrat Departure time: 9:30am Schedule: Daily Duration: Approx. 5 hours Highlights: Picturesque village en-route to Montserrat Mountain, Royal Basilica and Romanesque sculpture of Virgin Moreneta.

Half-day Picasso & Gaudi Call for Price
	This Tour is Available from: Barcelona Picasso & Gaudi Tour Departure time: 3:30pm Schedule: Daily Duration: Approx. 4 hours Highlights: Architectural work of Gaudi, including Palace Guell and Casa Mila. Visit also includes Paseo the Gracia, Casa Batlo, Sagrada familia Cathedral and Santa Maria del Mar.

Half-day Alhambra & Generalife Call for Price
	This Tour is Available from: Granada Alhambra and Generalife Departure time: 9:30am Schedule: Daily Duration: Approx. 3 hours Highlights: Visit the Palace Fortress Alcazaba and the Alhambra, including the Patio de los Arrayanes, Patio de los Leones and Ambassador Hall. Tour continues with visit to the adjacent Generalife gardens.

Half-day Historical Tour Call for Price
	This Tour is Available from: Granada Historical Tour Departure time: 4:00pm Schedule: Daily Duration: Approx. 3 hours Highlights: Visit the Royal Chapel, the Cathedral, Royal Hospital, and the Carthusian Monastery. Continue to the Moorish quarter of the Albaicyn for views of the Alhambra and Sierra Nevada. Also included is the Sacromonte, a typical gypsy quarter, for a visit to the typical caves and a light refreshment.

One Day Hop On-Hop Off Call for Price
	This Tour is Available from: Granada Hop On-Hop Off. One Day City Tour Schedule: Daily Duration: One day Highlights: Hop on hop off as you please, and see Granada on your own time and at your own pace. Stops at major attractions. N.B.: Passes must be kept all along the period of validity and need to be showed each time busses are boarded.

Half-day artistic tour featuring Prado Museum Call for Price
	This Tour is Available from: Madrid Artistic Tour featuring Prado Museum Departure time: 9:00am Schedule: Daily, except Sunday and Monday Duration: Approx. 4 hours Highlights: Madrid historic city center and visit of the Prado Museum highlighting major works by Rubens, Rafael, Goya and El Greco.

One Day Hop On-Hop Off Call for Price
	This Tour is Available from: Madrid Hop On-Hop Off. One Day City Tour Schedule: Daily Duration: One day Highlights: Hop on hop off as you please, and see Madrid on your own time and at your own pace. Stops at major attractions. N.B.: Passes must be kept all along the period of validity and need to be showed each time busses are boarded.

Half-day Panoramic City Tour Call for Price
	This Tour is Available from: Madrid Panoramic City Tour Departure time: 9:15am Schedule: Daily Duration: 3 hours Highlights: Different architectural styles represented in buildings and monuments of the city: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassic, Romantic and Modern. Famous streets like the Gran Via, Plaza de Espana, Puerta del Sol, Neptune and Cibeles.

Full-day Toledo Call for Price
	This Tour is Available from: Madrid Toledo with lunch Departure time: 9:15am Schedule: Daily Duration: Approx 9 hours Highlights: Pass by the Cathedral, see Santo Tome Church, Real Foundation of Toledo, Synagogue, Tavera Museum, San Juan de los Reyes and Mosque Cristo de la Luz.

Half-day Toledo Call for Price
	This Tour is Available from: Madrid Toledo Departure time: 9:00am Schedule: Daily Duration: 5 hours Highlights: Pass by the Cathedral, see Santo Tome Church, the Synagogue, San Juan de los Reyes and Victorio Macho Museum.

Half-day Classic City Tour Call for Price
	This Tour is Available from: Seville Classic City Tour Departure time: 9:00am Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only Duration: Approx. 3 hours Highlights: Plaza de Espana, the Cathedral, Orange Tree Courtyard, remains of the former Mosque, Santa Cruz Quarter, Giralda Tower, and the Alcazar (oldest Royal residence of the Spanish Kings).

Full-day Cordoba Call for Price
	This Tour is Available from: Seville Cordoba Departure time: 8:30am Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only Duration: Approx. 7 hours Highlights: Roman bridge, Angel Gate, the Alcazar of Christian Kings, the Mosque (converted to a Cathedral), Jewish Quarter, Synagogue.

Full-day Granada Call for Price
	This Tour is Available from: Seville Granada Departure time: 7:00am Schedule: Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays only Duration: Approx. 7 hours Highlights: Tour the Alhambra, the Royal Palace, the Alcazaba and the surrounding group of small palaces, gardens, patios, and towers. Also included is a panoramic visit to the Albaicyn Quarter of Granada, before returning to Seville.

One Day Hop On-Hop Off Call for Price
	This Tour is Available from: Seville Hop On-Hop Off. One Day City Tour Schedule: Daily Duration: One day Highlights: Hop on hop off as you please, and see Seville on your own time and at your own pace. Stops at major attractions. N.B.: Passes must be kept all along the period of validity and need to be showed each time busses are boarded.

Full-day Jerez & Cadiz Call for Price
	This Tour is Available from: Seville Jerez & Cadiz Departure time: 9:00am Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays only Duration: Approx. 7 hours Highlights: Visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, a wine cellar in Jerez (learn about Sherry wine production), then continue to Puerto Santa Maria before heading towards Cadiz for a panoramic tour.

Noche Sevillana with Tapas dinner Call for Price
	This Tour is Available from: Seville Noche Sevillana with Tapas dinner Departure time: 8:00pm Schedule: Daily Duration: Approx. 4 hours Highlights: Panoramic tour through the fishing district of Triana, followed by a local "Tablao" for tapas dinner, which usually includes four typical dishes, a drink and a flamenco show.

One Day Hop On-Hop Off Call for Price
	This Tour is Available from: Valencia Hop On-Hop Off. One Day City Tour Schedule: Daily Duration: One day Highlights: Hop on hop off as you please, and see Valencia on your own time and at your own pace. Stops at major attractions. N.B.: Passes must be kept all along the period of validity and need to be showed each time busses are boarded.