MADRID & BARCELONA
NEW TOUR
8 DAYS • 10 MEALS $ FROM 1999
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES • Enjoy three night stays in captivating Madrid and culturally rich Barcelona. • Travel to Toledo, the former capital of medieval Spain and a UNESCO World Heritage site. MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS • Journey on the thrilling AVE high-speed train. • Get acquainted with lively Barcelona on a locally guided tour.
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! (Be sure to arrange before trip departure)
DAY 3 | Join a local expert on a panoramic tour of Madrid’s architectural treasures followed by a visit to the Prado Museum or take a walking tour featuring sites of the Hapsburg era. DAY 6 | Take one of two locally guided walking tours of Barcelona. Visit the basilica of Santa Maria del Mar followed by a tour of the Gothic Quarter or stroll through the city’s oldest open-air market and along Las Ramblas Boulevard before visiting Antoni Gaudí’s Güell Palace.
it’s the perfect pairing of history, culture, and architecture. Embark on an in-depth adventure as you experience life in these two wondrous cities.
CULINARY INCLUSIONS • Enjoy regional wines and local cuisine with every included dinner! • Visit La Boqueria Market and explore the regional taste of Catalunya.
ACCOMMODATIONS Day 1 Overnight Flight Days 2 – 4 NH Collection Abascal, Madrid Days 5 – 7 H10 Casanova, Barcelona On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL See page 187 for details.
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Madrid: Come early and enjoy more of this city’s elegant beauty. CALL FOR DETAILS
Day 1: Overnight Flight Delve into two of the grandest cities in Spain. You will have plenty of time to explore, get to know their charms and savor the atmosphere of each of these magnificent cities. Day 2: Madrid, Spain - Tour Begins Welcome to Madrid! Spain’s dynamic capital possesses a modern infrastructure which has preserved the look and feel of many of its historic neighborhoods. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner. (D) Day 3: Choice of Prado Museum or Hapsburg Madrid Walking Tour It’s your choice! Join a local expert who introduces you
to Madrid’s architectural treasures on a panoramic tour before exploring the priceless masterpieces of Madrid’s Prado Museum, home to the world’s finest collection of art by masters such as Velazquez and Goya -OR- take a walking tour of Madrid featuring sites of the Hapsburg era; discover the Puerta Del Sol, Plaza Mayor and the famous Andalusian tavern “La Torre del Oro;” Mercado San Miguel, the last remaining market constructed in forged iron; Arco de los Cuchilleros (the Arch of the Knifemakers); and Plaza de la Villa with its historic Baroque and Mudéjar-style buildings. The remainder of your day is at leisure. (B) Day 4: Madrid - Toledo - Madrid Today we visit Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the capital of medieval Spain until 1560. A comprehensive walking tour highlights the magnificent Gothic cathedral and the 13th-century synagogue, a testament to Toledo’s Jewish heritage. We’ll also stop at the Church of Santo Tome to view El Greco’s masterpiece painting, The Burial of Count Orgaz. Enjoy free time in the old town before
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