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The Travel Club 560 Harrison Avenue, Suite 412, Boston MA 02118 617.338.1111


GRAND TOUR OF SPAIN MADRID, SEVILLA, GRANADA, CORDOBA, VALENCIA, BARCELONA

11 DAYS: Wednesday, April 18–Saturday, April 28, 2018

TAPAS—THE POPULAR SPANISH CUISINE that offers small, sample-sized dishes to enjoy a variety of exotic

tastes. This tour is the travel equivalent—a chance to experience all Spain has to offer in “tapas-sized”

explorations of its most popular cities. Discover Madrid—the heart of España—with a guided tour of the Royal

Palace and a side trip to Spain's medieval capital, Toledo. Visit the Moorish city of Cordoba and tour the

Mezquita—a glorious 8th-century mosque. From there, explore Seville—blessed with looks, personality and

sunshine. Next, it's on to Granada to tour the famous Alhambra—an immense hilltop palace—and the Generalife,

an ornate series of flowering gardens—before traveling through the picturesque Spanish countryside to Valencia.

We'll visit the town's bustling market and walk through the old quarter. This vacation ends in the enchanting

seaside city of Barcelona. A bit of this, a taste of that—it's the perfect way to experience the best of Spain!

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from

Boston to Madrid and Barcelona to Boston,

via a connecting city

• Nine nights’ first-class accommodations

• Seventeen meals: nine breakfasts, eight

dinners

• Round-trip airport/hotel transfers

• Services of professional local Tour Manager

RATES $3,379 per person double occupancy $3,379 per person triple occupancy $4,199 for single reservations Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. TravelSafe Protection Plan is $220. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $400.

ACCOMMODATIONS

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–4 Catalonia Atocha Hotel, Madrid

DAYS 5–6 Melia Leberos Hotel, Seville

DAY 7 Hotel Carmen, Granada

DAY 8 Hotel Tryp Valencia Feria, Valencia

DAYS 9–10 Ayre Hotel Gran Via, Barcelona

DAY 11 Return flight to Boston

or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES Madrid: tour featuring the Puerta del Sol, Plaza

Mayor and Royal Palace inside visit; visit to Toledo.

Cordoba: the Mezquita UNESCO site and Jewish

Quarter. Seville: Columbus's tomb, Cathedral,

Santa Cruz quarter, evening flamenco show and

dinner. Granada: tour the Alhambra and Generalife.

Valencia: walking tour including the old quarter,

Central Market, the silk exchange. Barcelona: “la

Sagrada Familia.”

Day 1: Today fly overnight to Madrid. Along with the incredible architecture, cuisine, art and music, Spain’s

capital boasts an electric energy thanks to the diverse cultures that call this city home.



Day 2: Enjoy three nights in Madrid – a city that features a unique blend of modern and cosmopolitan balanced

with remarkable history and tradition. Our accommodations are at the conveniently located 4-star Catalonia Atocha Hotel. This evening, enjoy an included dinner to cap off your first full day! (D)

Day 3: We’ll begin our day with a tour highlighting two of Madrid’s most iconic squares. The Puerta del Sol is

one of the best places to see and feel the liveliness of the city due to the popularity of this plaza. Along with ample

people-watching opportunities, you’ll also find El Orso y El Madroño (the Bear & the Strawberry Tree), a statue

that has become the symbol of Madrid. Located just a few blocks away in the city center, the famous cobble-

stoned Plaza Mayor features an abundance of shops & cafes under its perfect porticos. Later, enjoy a tour of the Royal Palace – a lavish 3,000 room residence that features a Royal Chapel, Armory, Chemist’s Room and Throne

Hall. The rest of the day will be free to explore the downtown area. (B)

Day 4: After breakfast, we’ll make the short trip to the ‘Imperial City’ of Toledo. Perched high on a hill that affords

fantastic views of the Tagus River below, this UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts a remarkable history. You'll

see the Gothic cathedral, the 13th century synagogue (considered to be one of the oldest in Europe), and stop at



the Church of Santa Tome to view some masterpieces of El Greco, one of the Renaissance’s master painters. This

evening enjoy a delightful dinner back in Madrid. (B, D)

Day 5: This morning, we’ll travel to the Moorish city of Cordoba, an ancient city that owes its extraordinary

beauty to the influences of Muslim, Jewish and Christian cultures. Visit the Mezquita – originally a mosque built in

the 8th century, followed by a cathedral placed right in the middle of the structure in the 16th century. The sheer

beauty and uniqueness of this structure cannot be overstated…you genuinely must see it to believe it! We’ll then

discover the Jewish Quarter with its medieval narrow streets lined with shops, cafes and flowers. After our

exploration of this incredible city, we’ll drive to the 4-star Melia Leberos Hotel, for a memorable two night stay

in the heart of Seville. (B,D)

Day 6: Explore the charismatic capital of Andalucia today during a wonderful tour of the lively city of Seville

(founded some 3,000 years ago by the Greek God Hercules according to legend). It is a city that truly feels “alive”



with music, dancing and even bullfighting thriving here. See Christopher Columbus' tomb, the spectacular

Cathedral, Santa Cruz Quarter, Plaza de Espana and Maria Luisa Park. This evening enjoy dinner and an

authentic flamenco show. (B,D)

Day 7: After breakfast, travel across the Sierra Nevada mountain range to Granada where we’ll visit the world-

famous Alhambra Palace. Here you’ll find intricately carved details, flowing fountains, exquisite architecture and

more in one of the most iconic buildings in the world. Located nearby is The Generalife – a verdant, peaceful

garden that historically served as a place many kings came for a brief respite. We’ll spend the night in this

astonishing city at the Hotel Carmen. (B,D)



Day 8: Today we journey across Spain's amazing rolling hills landscape toward the Mediterranean coast and

beautiful Valencia. This city really has it all – contemporary and futuristic buildings juxtaposed with a charming

old quarter, a greenway that runs through the city with farmland that frames it, and a most delectable culinary

scene. Our walking tour here includes the old quarter, the Central Market (one of the oldest in Europe) and La

Lonja – the silk exchange, which was declared a UNESCO Word Heritage Site. Overnight in Valencia at the Hotel Tryp Valencia Feria or similar. (B,D)

Day 9: The enchanting Mediterranean city of Barcelona is our next stop. It is a place that will dazzle the senses.

Today, you’ll visit the city’s most famous landmark – one that helped earn Barcelona the Royal Gold Medal for its

unparalleled architecture. The Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece, has been

under construction for over 130 years, though this unfinished marvel continues to captivate all who gaze upon it.

Two nights accommodations are provided in this most impressive city at the Ayre Hotel Gran Via. (B,D)



Day 10: Our guided tour of Barcelona will continue this morning featuring Parc de Montjuic (home to the 1992

Olympics, a fort, botanical gardens and more!), Passeig de Gracia and the Columbus Monument. Take a look for

yourself and decide where you think Columbus is pointing – toward India, his hometown of Genoa or simply out

at the ocean. Later enjoy free time to discover Barcelona’s charms on your own. This evening, we’ll gather for a

memorable farewell dinner. (B,D)

Day 11: Today, we’ll bid adios to this wonderful country and transfer to the airport for our return flight home. (B)

Proof of Citizenship is required for all trips outside the United States. U.S. citizens require a valid Passport for travel

with at least 6 months’ validity. Passports are the responsibility off each traveler.

PLEASE NOTE: This pre-departure itinerary is designed to give you an idea of how this itinerary is structured. We

reserve the right to make any changes to your final itinerary if deemed necessary, at any time prior to departure.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not your final itinerary. You will receive final documents (itinerary, tickets (if applicable),

etc.) approximately 2–3 weeks prior to departure. Although we try our best to ensure that information is accurate at

the time of publication, we are not responsible for any error, omission, misprint or liability that results from the use

(or misuse) of this information.

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