Tour Features • Air Transportation from NYC, including fuel surcharge (only included with Air & Land plan) OTHER GATEWAYS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST • First-class hotels for 7 nights • 10 included meals, consisting of - 7 buffet breakfasts - 1 lunch including a 'cooking lesson' - 2 dinners • Touring by private air conditioned motorcoach • English-speaking tour director from Day 2 to Day 8 in Costa del Sol • Sightseeing as indicated including English speaking local guide and all entrance fees • All transfers per itinerary (Land Only rates do not include airport transfers at arrival and departure city) • Travel bag, one per person • Document holder and luggage tags • Hotel taxes and service charges

Day 1 Fri Depart USA Overnight flight to Malaga, Spain. Day 2 Sat Costa del Sol Arrive at Malaga Airport where you will be met and taken to your hotel. You'll have the day at leisure. In the evening, meet your host and traveling companions and enjoy a welcome dinner at a lively restaurant in Costa del Sol. (D) Day 3 Sun Costa del Sol/Granada After breakfast, depart your hotel in the company of a tour professional and head towards the quaint Mediterranean town of Nerja. Highlights of your visit include the prehistoric caves before continuing towards Alpujarras for a view of the picturesque mountain villages sprinkled across the area. Once arrived, take part in a special cooking class and enjoy your creation for lunch with your fellow travelers. Afterwards, continue to Granada for dinner and your overnight stay. (B,L,D) Day 4 Mon Granada Your day begins 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 surrounded by gardens and fountains. Your tour includes ample time to walk through the beautiful grounds of Generalife before returning to your hotel. (B) Day 5 Tue Granada/Cordoba/Seville After a short drive, your day 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, stroll along Cordoba's Jewish quarter before continuing on to Seville. (B) Day 6 Wed Seville This morning, your day begins with a guided tour of the romantic city of Seville in the company of your 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, a former Jewish Quarter. (B) Day 7 Thu Seville/Jerez/Costa del Sol This morning, your full day excursion begins with a visit to Jerez, recognized for fine sherry and beautiful horses. Highlights of your tour include a visit to a local 'Bodega' winery for wine tasting followed by an equestrian ballet at the Horse Ride Exhibition center. Afterwards, continue to Costa del Sol for your overnight stay. (B) Day 8 Fri Seville/Costa del Sol Stroll along the beaches, try one of the many restaurants, or simply relax and take in your surroundings. Your afternoon is free for you to enjoy Seville at your own pace. (B) Day 9 Sat Costa del Sol to USA (or extend your stay) After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow travelers. You'll be taken to the airport for your flight to the USA, arriving the same day. (B)

2010 Scheduled Departures All Departures are Guaranteed. Dates in RED = Sold Out Departures Dates in GREEN = Available Departures Now that you have chosen your package, the following chart below shows “Land Only” rates. To add your airfare, go to Book your Package, select "Flight + Land", select your departure date and departure city and you will add our most competitive airfares to your land price.

Dates City Type First Class Hotels

Sep. 11, 25. (2010)   Land Only     $1,688

Oct. 9, 23. (2010)   Land Only     $1,575

 

City First Class Hotels Associated with Package

Torremolinos Cervantes Hotel

Granada Carmen

Seville Fernando III

Hotel Becquer

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Plus applicable airport taxes and fees.

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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Dining

Half-day Alhambra & Generalife $101 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 $105 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 $31 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 Classic City Tour $78 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 $195 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 $259 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 $35 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 $206 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 $117 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.