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Itinerary

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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 recognized 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 an 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 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/Toledo/Madrid After breakfast, depart the Moorish city of Granada and head north in the company of a professional tour guide for a stop in Toledo. This medieval town is considered one of the oldest in Europe as the city of three cultures where highlights include a visit to the Cathedral and Church of St. Tome for a view of the masterpiece by El Greco. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxed lunch before visiting Damasquinado for a firsthand look at the detailed technique of embedding precious metal into steel. End your day in Madrid, capital city of Spain. (B) Day 8 Sat Madrid to USA (or extend your stay) Morning transfer to Madrid Airport for your return flight home. Meals and refreshments served aloft. (B)

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Rates

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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.

 

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Associated Hotels

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Hotel Class City ★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★

Granada Carmen

Madrid Hotel Emperador

Seville Hotel Becquer Alfonso XIII

Special Airfares are available for this selected packages.

Plus applicable airport taxes and fees.

Single Supplement: $471.00
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 Madrid and 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.
Some airfares may require instant purchase.

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Sightseeing Tours

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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.