Travel Dates:
- Season One: 1, 8 February 2020
- Season Two: 16, 23, 30 November 2019, 15, 22, 29 February, 7, 14, 21 March 2020
Inclusions:
- Eight-nights in four-star hotel accommodation
- Full buffet breakfast daily, and four three-course dinners
- First-class motorcoach with WiFi
- An expert tour director and sightseeing with local guides
Exclusions:
- International airfares
- Airport transfers
- Travel insurance and visas
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
- Service charge/tipping
Itinerary:
Day One: Arrive in Madrid, Spain (Saturday)
Welcome to Madrid! At 6pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day Two: Madrid (Sunday)
Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, the showcase of a country resolutely turned towards the future. Your Local Guide takes you to the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. A highlight is a visit to the palatial Prado Museum, founded in 1819, and considered to have one of the finest collections of European art of the last eight centuries, with works of Goya, El Greco, Rubens, Titian and more. (B)
Day Three: Madrid - Toledo - Granada (Monday)
Stop in Toledo, spectacularly situated on a granite hill surrounded by a loop of the Tagus River. Your walking tour with a Local Guide features the Moorish bridge and visits to an early synagogue, the 13th-century Gothic Cathedral, and the Church of Santo Tomé, with one of El Greco’s most famous paintings. Next, visit a Damascene steel workshop. The olive and orange groves of the rolling Andalusian hills unfold before your eyes on the way to history-steeped Granada, where dinner with local specialties is prepared at one of Granada’s fine restaurants. (B,D)
Day Four: Granada - Costa Del Sol (Tuesday)
See the sights of Granada with a Local Guide and visit its main attraction, the Alhambra Complex. The mighty yet graceful citadel was planned by 13th-century Moorish ruler Al Ahamar. A fantasy of “lace in stone” surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains, it affords superb views of the Old Quarter and Sacromonte, a mountain occupied by Gypsy cave dwellers. Amble through the magnificent Water Gardens of the Generalife, the royal summer residence. (B)
Day Five: At Leisure on the Costa Del Sol (Wednesday)
Today is your chance to join an optional excursion to the Rock of Gibraltar, in British hands since 1704. (B)
Day Six: Costa Del Sol - Ronda - Seville (Thursday)
Follow your Tour Director for a walk through the mountaintop city of Ronda, dramatically divided by a deep gorge and linked by the Puente Nuevo. A highlight is a visit to the Plaza de Toros, an 18th-century bullring. Continue on to the vibrant capital of Andalusia, Seville. (B,D)
Day Seven: Seville (Friday)
During your guided sightseeing tour, you will hear about the city’s role in Roman times, its conquest by the Moors in 712 AD, and its contribution to the discovery of the New World. Admire Maria Luisa Park, the Golden Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that was the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Also visit the magnificent Case de Pilatos, a mixture of Moorish and Roman architecture with a splendid collection of Roman sculptures. Then, stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming Santa Cruz quarter. An optional extended guided visit to the cathedral is also available. (B)
Day Eight: Seville - Cordoba - Madrid (Saturday)
In Cordoba, sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the medieval Jewish Quarter; the Mosque of the Caliphs, famous for its 850 pillars of porphyry, marble, and jasper; the Roman Bridge; and the remains of the Alcazar. Continue through the arid landscapes of Don Quixote’s La Mancha and return to Madrid, where a farewell dinner awaits at your hotel. (B,D)
Day Nine: Madrid (Sunday)
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
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Conditions
Valid from Jul 16, 2019
Expires Jul 30, 2019
Limit: 4 per user and 2 as gift for others
Bookings essential and must be made within two working days or purchase or by 30th July 2019. whichever occurs first. Subject to availability. International flights not included. Valid for travel dates: Season One: 1, 8 February 2020; Season Two: 16, 23, 30 November 2019; 15, 22, 29 February; 7, 14, 21 March 2020. Valid for travel on the set departure dates only (until March 2020). Must be used in 1 visit. Deal valid for one person on a twin-share basis (i.e. two vouchers must be purchased at this price for two travellers). Solo traveller option available for one person – single supplement may apply and will be advised at time of booking. Minimum age on this tour is 8 years old at time of travel. Includes: hotel accommodation, Tour Director, first-class motorcoach with WiFi, meals and sightseeing as outlined in itinerary. Excludes travel insurance and anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary. Visas are the responsibility of the traveller. Travel insurance recommended. Value of deal is based on current rates which are subject to change. No refunds unless required by law. No cashback. Standard Escapes by Globus cancellation fees & terms apply. Not to be used with any other Globus offers, promotion or discount. Standard Escapes by Globus terms & conditions apply – see globustours.co.nz for full details.
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