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Best of Spain - 15 Days
Escorted Coach Tours with First Class Hotel Accommodation
7% Discount

Itinerary

DAY 1 UK - Madrid
Welcome to the Spanish capital, Madrid! After check-in, you may wish to relax at your hotel or why not take an excursion to El Escorial? This evening we will enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and meet our travelling companions. Hotel: Holiday Inn (F) (2 nights)

DAY 2 Toledo excursion and Madrid sightseeing
First we enjoy an included excursion to Toledo, capital of Castile. Here sightseeing with a local guide includes a visit to the synagogue, the Church of Santo Tome and a steel workshop. Then we return to Madrid where our guided tour shows us the Plaza España, the Puerta del Sol, the Cibeles Fountain and Gran Via. This evening, perhaps dine in a restaurant on the Plaza Mayor. (BB)

DAY 3 Madrid - Burgos - Santander
This morning our journey takes us over the Guadarrama Mountains to El Cid's city of Burgos, to see the gothic cathedral. From here we drive close to the Ebro and over the Cantabrian Cordillera to the coast and sophisticated Santander for the night. (BB D) Hotel: Santemar (SF)

DAY 4 Santander - Bilbao - San Sebastian - Pamplona
Today's first stop is in Bilbao where there's a chance to visit the new Guggenheim Museum. We pass by Guetaria, birthplace of Juan Sebastian Elcano who accomplished the first circumnavigation of the world as a member of the great Magelan expedition, 1519-1522. Then we head to seaside San Sebastian. On our arrival an orientation tour shows us the Bahia de la Concha beach, then on to Pamplona. Here we see the ancient streets and learn of the Festival of St. Firminius, when the bulls are left to run free through the town! (BB D) Hotel: NH Iruna Park (F)

DAY 5 Pamplona - Zaragoza - Barcelona (2)
Today we return to the Ebro Valley, stopping at Zaragoza where we see the Cathedral of El Pilar as well as the Cathedral La Seo. Then onto Barcelona where our Tour Director shows us a Hidden Treasure in this fascinating and vibrant city. (BB) Hotel: Abba Sants (F) (2 night)

DAY 6 Barcelona sightseeing and at leisure
Our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide and audio system includes a walk through the Gothic Quarter with its impressive cathedral. We also see Gaudi's Sagrada Familia plus many of his other eccentric architectural masterpieces. Later, we'll view Columbus Monument and the Ramblas. Then enjoy time at leisure in this sophisticated city or perhaps an optional excursion to mystical Montserrat to see the shrine to the Black Madonna, Our lady of Montserrat, or ‘La Morenta’, as she is affectionately known all over Catalonia? (BB)

DAY 7 Barcelona - Peñiscola - Valencia
We drive past orange and almond orchards to Peñiscola with its ancient castle. Then through the ‘huertas’ to sunny Valencia, the third largest city in Spain, where our orientation includes the town hall, the Bull Ring, the Towers of Serrano and Cuarte and the cathedral. (BB D) Hotel: Abba Acteon Plaza (F)

DAY 8 Valencia - Guadix - Granada
This morning we travel inland to the ‘sierras’ and Guadix, stopping to view the troglodyte cave dwellings. Cave houses are common throughout the province of Granada, but the highest concentration is in Barrio Santiago. Some of the cave dwellings look like small cottages, others look like walled earthed mounds with chimneys sticking out! From here we continue our journey via the jagged Mora Pass, as we make our way to the Moorish city of Granada. (BB D) Hotel: Gran Luna (F)

DAY 9 Granada - Costa del Sol (2)
This morning after breakfast our sightseeing tour with a local guide and audio system visits the spectacular Moorish Alhambra Palace. Our guided tour highlights the extraordinary architecture and shows us the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal summer residence, where we have fine views over the town and the surrounding hills. Afterwards we will continue to the coast, and our hotel for two nights, in the Costa del Sol with its long beaches, stopping in the resort of Torremolinos. (BB) Hotel: Melia Costa Del Sol (SF) (2 nights)

DAY 10 Costa del Sol at leisure
After breakfast you can enjoy a full day at leisure perhaps to relax! Or you may wish to shop for souvenirs in the old town of Torremolinos, lie on the beach and soak up the sunshine or maybe take an optional excursion to the white-washed village of Mijas. Your evening is at leisure. (BB)

DAY 11 Costa del Sol - Seville (2)
This morning we enjoy a scenic drive past the exciting millionaire's resort of Marbella and on to La Linea. Later, we cross to the Rock of Gibraltar, with plenty of time for duty-free shopping before continuing through the Jerez countryside. Finally, we arrive in the Andalusian capital of Seville for two nights. Tonight we enjoy an authentic tapas dinner in a typical bodega restaurant and learn about the local sherry, manzanillo, and have the chance to taste it too! (BB BG) Hotel: Tryp Macarena (F) (2 nights)

DAY 12 Seville sightseeing and at leisure
This morning after breakfast we will drive through the tree-lined streets of Seville and enjoy a sightseeing tour with audio system including the Bell Tower and weather vane of the slender Giralda Tower. We'll also see the pools and fountains of the Maria Luisa Park and Christopher Columbus' tomb and continue with a walk through the Jewish quarter. Tonight, why not experience a little Spanish passion at a fiery Flamenco show after dinner in our hotel? (BB D)

DAY 13 Seville - Cordoba
Today along the Guadalquivir Valley, past villages and towns studded with Moorish towers and fortresses, we travel to the perfectly preserved city of Cordoba. Here our sightseeing, including audio system, this afternoon features the magnificent Mezquita, a former 8th century Moorish mosque, now hosting Cordoba's main cathedral, and we also have time to visit to the medieval synagogue. Before dinner there is time for relaxation and exploration of the city on your own. (BB D) Hotel: Occidental (SF)

DAY 14 Cordoba - Madrid
Today we cross La Mancha to Puerto Lapice where, according to tradition, Don Quixote was dubbed knight by the local innkeeper. Next we drive back to Madrid where a local guide takes us on a visit to the world-famous Prado Museum to admire the paintings of Velazquez and Goya among the many fine works displayed (audio system included). Then there is time perhaps to enjoy some last-minute shopping. This evening, join your Tour Director and travelling companions for a Farewell Dinner to celebrate the Spanish tour we have enjoyed together. (BB FD) Hotel: NH La Habana (F)

DAY 15 Madrid - UK
This morning after breakfast, it is time to bid farewell to our Tour Director and new-found friends as our Spanish tour comes to an end and we return home with many special memories of our time together. (BB)

Important note:The visit to Gibraltar is subject to British and Spanish visa requirements. Please speak with your travel agent at time of booking to assess your specific requirements.

Sightseeing Highlights

• Madrid See the Plaza España and Cibeles Fountain plus a highlight visit to the famous Prado Museum.
• Toledo Visit to the Synagogue, Church of Santo Tomé and a steel workshop.
• Burgos See the tomb of El Cid.
• Santander Orientation tour.
• Guetaria See the town of Elcano.
• Bilbao Photo stop at the Guggenheim Museum.
• San Sebastian Orientation tour includes La Concha Bay.
• Pamplona See the ancient streets where the bulls run.
• Zaragoza View the Cathedral of El Pilar and La Seo.
• Barcelona See the Gothic Quarter, Gaudi's Sagrada Familia and the Ramblas.
• Peñiscola See the ancient castle used in the film 'El Cid'.
• Valencia See the cathedral and Serrano and Cuarte Towers.
• Granada Visit to the Alhambra Palace.
• Torremolinos Stay in this famous holiday resort.
• Gibraltar Visit the famous Rock.
• Seville See the Bell Tower and Maria Luisa Park.
• Cordoba See the Mezquita and medieval Synagogue.

DINING HIGHLIGHTS
• 14 hot buffet breakfasts.
• 6 three-course dinners.
• ‘Be My Guest’ speciality tapas dinner with wine and sherry in a typical bodega restaurant Seville.
• Farewell Dinner with wine in Madrid.

FIRST CLASS TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS
• First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
• Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
• The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
• A qualified local city guide in Madrid, Toledo, Barcelona, Granada, Seville and Cordoba.
• A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
• Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 15, see below (conditions apply, contact for details).

PRIVATE DOOR TO DOOR UK AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Included when purchasing our land and air package. Transfers are complimentary within 100 miles of your local airport, for additional miles contact reservations.

Highlight / Farewell Dinner or Highlight Lunch (HD/FD/HL) -‘Be My Guest’ Lunch (BG) - BB = Buffet Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner.
Hotel Class Key: P=Premier D=Deluxe MD=Moderate Deluxe SF=Superior First Class F=First Class MF=Moderate First Class NP=National Park

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