Day 1| MADRID
Arrival at Madrid airport. After clearing sim-ple immigration and customs formalities, you will be transferred to your First Class hotel. It is suggested you take advantage of the free time to get to know one of Europe’s most dynamic capital cities. In the early evening, enjoy an “Illuminated Madrid” drive through the bustling streets of the old city, ending at the historical and impressive Plaza Mayor. This area is home to some of the most ty-pical restaurants and taverns, which serve the delicious “tapas”. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a Tapas Dinner tonight. Return to your hotel at your own convenience. Accommodations
Day 2| MADRID
Buffet breakfast. This morning’s escorted sightseeing tour will allow you to get a glimpse of some of Madrid’s most outstand-ing attractions, like the Puerta del Sol, the magnificent fountains of Neptune and Cibe-les, the stately Alcala Gate, the busy Gran Via,the Plaza de España and the Plaza de Oriente. Free time for luncheon on your own. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a Lunch today. Highly recommended this afternoon, is an op-tional tour to the Imperial former capital city of Toledo, where you will be escorted through its narrow cobblestone streets, soaking up the medieval atmosphere. Touring will include the interior of the magnificent Gothic cathedral and a visit to St. Tome Church, where El Greco’s masterpiece painting is displayed. There will also be some time for shopping for the unique typical local artisans. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes the Tour to Toledo. Return to Madrid for accommodations.
Day 3| MADRID – ME-RIDA – SEVILLE
Buffet breakfast. Departure through the once-remote region of Extremadura, home to many of the “conquistadors”. Arrival in ancient Merida. Free time for lunch. (Lunch included in PREMIUM PACKAGE.) In the af-ternoon, visit the impressive Roman amphi-theatre archeological site before continuing to Seville.Accommodations
Day 4 | SEVILLE
Buffet breakfast. This morning’s marvelous tour will explore this gracious and charming city, Spain’s third largest. See the Tower of Gold, the tranquil and extensive Maria Luisa Park, the quaint Santa Cruz Quarter, and finally the huge cathedral (one of the world’s largest) with its Geraldo Tower (a former minaret). Free time for luncheon on your own. (Lunch Included in Spain Tour Package PREMIUN PACKAGE) The afternoon is free to continue to explore or shop. This evening an optional Flamenco Show is suggested, with the enjoyment of local wine. PREMIUM PACKAGE include Flamenco Show and drink. Accommodations.
Day 5 | SEVILLE – COR-DOBA – GRANADA
Buffet breakfast. Depart to Cordoba. Visit one of the world’s marvels, the former Great Mosque (now a cathedral). Free time for lunch on your own. Continue to Granada, passing thousands of acres of olive groves. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner to-night. This evening, an excellent suggestion would be to visit (optional) the quaint and typical Albaicin quarter, where Andalusian customs, music and wine join to create an enchanting atmosphere. (Spain Tour Package PREMIUM PACKAGE includes this visit).
Day 6 | GRANADA – VALEN-CIA
Buffet breakfast. This morning, enjoy an escorted tour of the magnificent Alhambra and the verdant Gardens of the General life. At mid-day departure to the east cost of Spain arriving to Valencia for accommodation.
Day 7 | VALENCIA – BAR-CELONA
Buffet breakfast and morning city tour of the city and the new area of Museums. In the early afternnon continuation north to Barce-lona, one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cit-ies. In the evening, it is suggested to dine at the Pueblo Español, featuring architectural replicas from all of Spain’s regions. PRE-MIUM PACKAGE includes dinner tonight. Accommodations
Day 8 | BARCELONA
Buffet breakfast. This morning enjoy an escorted tour of one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. See the ancient Gothic Quarter with its magnificent cathedral. Stop to admire the exterior of Gaudi’s masterwork, the Basilica of the Sacred Family (Sagrada Familia). Continue to Montjuich Hill (site of the Olympic Stadium), to enjoy a spectacular view of Barcelona and its port area. Free time for lunch, perhaps in the Olympic Port area. Luncheon included today in Spain Tour Package PREMIUM PACKAGE. Afternoon free. Accommodations.
Day 9 | BARCELONA -ZARAGOZA – MADRID
Buffet Breakfast. Departure into old Aragon and into the proud city of Zaragoza. Pause downtown in a main plaza where you will have free time to visit the impressive Basilica El Pilar. Continue on to Madrid. Accommodations
Day 10 | MADRID
Buffet Breakfast. Transfer to the Airport and head back home with beautiful memories of Spain Tour Package.
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