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GLOBUS 2008: SPANISH FIESTA (ZX)
15 days incl. air, or 14 days Madrid/Madrid
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 This 15-day vacation is perfect for those who wish to experience all the excitement and energy of Spain. Start in Madrid, where guided sightseeing includes the famous Prado Museum; then travel north into beautiful Castile via Segovia and Burgos to overnight in Vitoria. In Bilbao, the Basque country, a visit is included to the famous Guggenheim Museum. Next via San Sebastian to Pamplona, at the foot of the Pyranees, where a Local Guide shows you the "City of Bulls". Stop on Plaza del Pilar, one of Spain's grandest squares in Saragossa. Also enjoy guided sightseeing in Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Gibraltar, Seville, and Toledo, and an entire day at leisure in Torremolinos at the Costa del Sol.
HOTELS
MADRID Agumar (F), VITORIA Barcelo Gasteiz (SF), PAMPLONA NH Iruna Park (F), BARCELONA Rivoli Ramblas (F), VALENCIA Astoria Palace (SF), GRANADA Carmen (F), TORREMOLINOS Melia Costa del Sol (SF), SEVILLE Occidental Sevilla (SF)
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| Call 800-866-2056 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7291633 | | Globus | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your flight | Board your overnight transatlantic flight. | | Day 2 | Madrid | Time to rest or to join the locals in El Retiro Park. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and have a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) | | 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 Espana 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. An optional excursion to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen can be arranged. (BB) | | Day 4 | Madrid-Segovia-Burgos-Vitoria | Head into beautiful Castile, "the province of the castles." Cross the rugged Sierra de Guadarrama on the way to Segovia, famous for its Alcazar and the 2,000-year old Roman aqueduct. In Burgos, see the magnificent limestone Cathedral of Santa Maria where the legendary El Cid is buried. Afternoon arrival in Vitoria with time for a stroll through this ancient Basque city's delightful historic center. (BB,D) | | Day 5 | Vitoria-Bilbao-San Sebastian-Pamplona | This morning travel to Bilbao, the great port city of the Basque region for a guided visit to the GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, an amazing feat of construction created by the North American architect Frank O. Gehry. Stop in lovely San Sebastian, the "Pearl of the Cantabrian Coast," before arriving in Pamplona at the foot of the Pyrenees. (BB,D) | | Day 6 | Pamplona-Saragossa-Barcelona | Enjoy vistas of Rioja wine country on the way to Saragossa. Stop on PLAZA DEL PILAR, one of Spain's grandest squares. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar where, according to legends, the Virgin appeared to St. James. Then to Barcelona, Spain's second-largest city and the host of the Olympic Games in 1992. (BB,D) | | Day 7 | Barcelona | Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the COLUMBUS MONUMENT, elegant tree-lined Ramblas and Plaza de Cataluna, Paseo de Gracia, the Church of the Holy Family, a panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuic Hill, and a visit to the Cathedral of SANTA EULALIA. Afternoon at leisure. An optional excursion to Montserrat can be arranged. Why not join an optional dinner at a typical Catalonian restaurant? (BB) | | Day 8 | Barcelona-Valencia | Along the coast to Valencia, once a royal capital. Valencia's Roman, Moorish, and Spanish history comes alive when your Local Guide takes you on a tour including the Town Hall, La Lonja, the bull ring, the massive gateway towers of Serranos and Quart, and the new Arts and Science Complex designed by the famous Valencian architect Calatrava. Next, visit awesome LA SEO CATHEDRAL (closed on Sundays for group visits). (BB,D) | | Day 9 | Valencia-Granada | Further along the coastline to Alicante, then inland towards the mountains. Pass troglodyte cave dwellings hollowed out of the soft tufa stone near Guadix and Purullena, and cross Mora Pass on your way to the splendors of Granada. (BB,D) | | Day 10 | Granada-Torremolinos | 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. Then a short drive down to your hotel at the Costa del Sol. Tonight why not sample the seafood restaurants for which this resort is famous? (BB) | | Day 11 | At Leisure in Torremolinos | A whole day at leisure at your beachfront hotel. In the late afternoon why not join an optional excursion for a pleasant drive and meal at a charming Pueblo Blanco overlooking the Mediterranean coast? (BB) | | Day 12 | Torremolinos-Gibraltar-Seville | Drive to the ROCK OF GIBRALTAR, in British hands since 1704. Hear about its turbulent history from your Local Guide, see the Moorish Castle, and visit ST. MICHAEL'S CAVES and the colony of Barbary apes. Then on through the sunny sherry wine region on the Costa de la Luz to vibrant, festive Seville. (BB,D) | | Day 13 | Seville | Listen to your Local Guide's account of the Andalusian city's role in Roman times, its conquest by the Moors in 712 A.D., and its contribution to the discovery of the New World. Admire MARIA LUISA PARK. Drive to the Plaza de Espana, the Gold Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that used to be the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Visit the CATHEDRAL with Columbus' tomb and stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. The rest of the day is at leisure. For a truly Andalusian night out reserve a seat at our optional flamenco show. (BB) | | Day 14 | Seville-Toledo-Madrid | Through the arid landscapes of Don Quixote's La Mancha to Toledo, spectacularly situated on a granite hill surrounded by a loop of the Tagus River. A Local Guide takes you to the Moorish bridge, an early SYNAGOGUE, the 13th-century GOTHIC CATHEDRAL, and the Church of SANTO TOME with one of El Greco's most famous paintings. Time to visit a DAMASCENE STEEL WORKSHOP. Tonight, why not join an optional dinner outing to celebrate the success of your Spanish vacation? (BB) | | Day 15 | Return Home | Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB) |
| | US$ Price Details
Single room supplement: $538, $728 (0705 & 0707)Triple room reduction per person: $52Extra nights per person in Madrid:Mar.-Apr.: in single room $145, in twin room $90, in triple room $83May-Nov.: in single room $158, in twin room $100, in triple room $92
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Additional Information:
-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
-2008, 2009 & 2010 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.
Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2008, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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