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Me Encanta Madrid 2009
8 Days • $2,469*

Round trip airfare from Minneapolis on scheduled carrier , including all departure and security taxes (Other departure cities available upon request.)
Land transportation via deluxe motor coach , Madrid public transit and 2nd class rail
Multi-beddeed accommodations in tourist class hotel (rooms with private bath)
Breakfast (B) & Dinner (D) daily
Guided tours and admissions as indicated in itinerary
Services of a full time tour guide

NOT INCLUDED

Meals not indicated above
Beverages, except with breakfast
End of tour tip to tour leader (we recommend $2-3 per person, per day )

End of tour tip to driver (we recommend $2-3 per person, per day )

Luggage handling
Items of a personal nature, such as passport fees and spending money
Trip cancellation, trip interruption and medical insurance (indiviual and group coverage availalbe upon request for an additional cost)
Supplement for family stay (cost depends on length of family stay and activities during family stay)

*Prices based on projected air costs and foreign currency exchange rates as of February 8, 2008 and 20 or more paying participants.

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Day 1 • Depart
We depart the United States on our scheduled flight to Madrid, Spain. Meals, beverages and complimentary headset are included on our flight. In-flight D

Day 2 • Madrid
Upon our arrival in Spain’s capital city, we transfer to our hotel where we drop off our luggage and have a chance to freshen up a bit. Our leader acquaints us with the heart of Madrid as we walk to the Puerta del Sol area. Here we can easily find an ATM machine to get euros and also check out El Corte Inglés, Spain’s famous department store chain. We learn a bit about Madrid’s city center as we check out Madrid’s Plaza Mayor. We return to our hotel in the late afternoon for some time to relax before dinner. In-flight B/D

Day 3 • Madrid
This morning, we tour Madrid by bicycle. On our tour, we see sights such as Spain’s Plaza Mayor in the heart of the city, the Plaza de Cibeles where the very distinctive Banco de España and Madrid’s main post office are located. We also see the Plaza de España with its statues of Miguel de Cervantes and Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. We take a break for lunch on our own and a little free time. Finally, we tour the spectacular Palacio Real. This lavish palace took 26 years to build and has over 1200 rooms. We enjoy the remainder of the afternoon for some shopping and sightseeing on our own. B/D

Day 4 • Madrid
Our first stop today is Madrid’s famous Museo del Prado. We have plenty of time to check out artwork here by Velazquéz, Goya, El Greco and many other well-known artists. Afterwards, we take a stroll in nearby Retiro Park where we might want to get a bite to eat or even have a picnic. This afternoon we see how many of the beautiful tapestry rugs and decorations in the Palacio Real were made as we take a short tour of Madrid’s Royal Tapestry factory. B/D

Day 5 • Madrid
We take a full-day excursion via public bus to Segovia today. Upon our arrival we take tour (audio guides included) of the Alcázar. Built atop a rocky hill, this fortress was rebuilt in 1862 after a fire. We also see the city’s Gothic cathedral and its ancient aqueduct that was built in the first century and used well into the 19th century. We enjoy the rest of the afternoon to explore Segovia on our own, before returning to Madrid in time for dinner. B/D

Day 6 • Madrid
Another excursion is in store for us today as we board a high-speed train that takes us to Toledo in just over half-an hour. Upon our arrival we get acquainted with Toledo as take the Zocatren that winds around the town and also gives us that beautiful view of Toledo and the Tagus river. After getting our bearings, we meet a local guide who gives us more insight into this beautiful city. Our sightseeing includes tours of La Catedral with its mixture of different styles of architecture including French Gothic, Renaissance and Mudéjar, La Sinagoga del Tránsito and La Iglesia de Santo Tomé, which houses The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, one of El Greco’s masterpieces. After our tour, we have plenty of time to have lunch and further explore Toledo on our own before boarding the train that takes us back to Madrid. B/D

Day 7 • Madrid
For our final day in Madrid we visit the Reina Sofía Museum to see Pablo Picasso’s Guernica. Those who are diehard art-lovers can also visit the nearby Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. In the afternoon we take an excursion out to see the Bernabeu Soccer Stadium, home of the Real Madrid soccer team. We have time on our own for last minute shopping and other sightseeing. B/D

Day 8 • Return
Sadly we meet our coach for our transfer to Madrid’s Barajas Airport for our return flight to the United States. We return with memories of new friends, beautiful landscapes, cathedrals and palaces. ¡Bienvenidos a casa! B/In-flight D

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