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Madrid y Andalusia 2009 10 Days • $2,679* |
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Saturday, June 13 • 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 Sunday, June 14 • Madrid Upon our arrival in Spain’s capital city we visit the Museo del Prado, Spain’s most famous art museum where we have a chance to see paintings by Spain’s most famous artists, including Velázquez, Goya and El Greco. Afterwards, we take a stroll in nearby Retiro Park. The remainder of the day is free for shopping and sightseeing on our own. In-flight B/D Monday, June 15 • 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, and 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, Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. Finally, we tour the spectacular Palacio Real. This lavish palace took 26 years to build and has over 1200 rooms. We enjoy the afternoon for some shopping and sightseeing on our own. B/D Tuesday, June 16 • Madrid We take a full-day excursion to Segovia today. Here our local guide takes us on a tour 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. After some time for lunch, we continue on to Santa Cruz del Valle de los Caídos, Franco’s stupendous monument to those who fell in the Spanish Revolution. Finally we visit El Escorial, one of the most impressive monasteries in Europe. We return to Madrid in time for dinner. B/D |
Wednesday, June 17 • Córdoba Today we have a long, but scenic drive through La Mancha and into Andalusia to Córdoba. Upon our arrival, we take a tour of La Mezquita, the great mosque that was originally built in the year 785. The mosque is unique because in the 16th century, a cathedral was built in center of it. After our tour, we take a walk through the Jewish quarter and admire the towering walls, cobblestone streets and the wrought ironwork found on many of the buildings. We enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. B/D Thursday, June 18 • Sevilla We depart Córdoba and take the short drive to Sevilla, where, upon our arrival, we meet our local guide for a tour of the capital of Andalusia. Our tour includes a stroll through María Luisa Park and a visit to the nearby Plaza de España and other pavilions built for the 1929 Spanish American Exhibition. We also visit Sevilla’s famous Catedral, the third largest in the world. This immense Gothic cathedral took over a century to build and its bell tower, La Giralda, was originally part of a mosque built by the Almohads. Inside the Catedral we see the tomb of Columbus. We also have a chance to climb up La Giralda tower to get a spectacular view of the city. After our tour, we enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. This evening we are in for a special treat as we attend a performance of the Andalusian Flamenco dance! B/D Friday, June 19 • Granada We drive southeast this morning to Granada. We take some time to have lunch after our arrival and then enjoy a tour of La Alhambra. This Moorish palace was built when the Nasrid dynasty ruled Granada. La Alhambra is designed to be a paradise on earth. We also visit the nearby Generalife Gardens used by the Nasrid kings as a retreat from the palace. After our tour we have some free time in the city, including a visit to the Capilla Real where we have a chance to see the crypt where the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella and Ferdinand, are buried. The remainder of the evening is at our leisure. B/D |
Saturday, June 20 • Granada Today we enjoy a full day excursion to the Costa del Sol where we spend the day relaxing on the beach. There is also ample time for shopping and sightseeing. We return to Granada in the late afternoon for dinner in our hotel. B/D Sunday, June 21 • Toledo We drive north through Andalusia and up into La Mancha to Toledo. Upon our arrival we meet our local guide, who shows us the rich history of this walled city and formal capital of Spain. Our sightseeing includes tours of La Catedral, with its mixture of different styles of architecture including French Gothic, Renaissance and Mudéjar. We also see 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 check into our hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. B/D Monday, June 22 • Return Sadly we 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 Family stays are available at the end of the tour for an additional cost, determined by the length and activities of the family stay. |
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