Southern Spain and Portugal 2010
A 10-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $1,775
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Cities Visited: Among the many highlights of this tour are Madrid''s Royal Palace, the divine Alhambra Palace, Seville''s Maria Luisa Park, and the Monument to the Discoveries in Lisbon. Dine on tapas in a typical bodega in Seville. |
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Sightseeing Highlights
- Madrid: Visit the Royal Palace, Cervantes Memorialand Puerta del Sol.
- Toledo: See the Synagogue, Santo Tome and steelworkshop.
- Granada: Visit the Alhambra Palace.
- Gibraltar: Visit this British overseas territory
- Seville: See Columbus'' tomb, the Cathedral, BellTower and Maria Luisa Park.
- Lisbon: See the Monument to the Discoveries andBelem Tower.
Dining Highlights
- 8 hot buffet breakfasts
- 2 three-course dinners
- ''Be My Guest'' speciality tapas dinner with wine and sherry in atypical bodega restaurant in Seville
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Lisbon
- 12 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
- First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms withprivate facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggagehandling fees and local taxes.
- Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and awashroom onboard.
- The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingualTour Directors.
- A qualified local city guide in Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Sevilleand Lisbon.
- Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 10.
- A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.
Airport Transfers
- London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive,particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But whenyou book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and airpackages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London''sairports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who havetheir own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity topurchase inexpensive transfers to and from London''s Heathrow -Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transferfrom London''s Heathr
- Important - Please Note: Passengers will only beentitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing thefollowing conditions are met:
- For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly byTrafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeabletransfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight informationto Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Oncetransfers are booked they cannot be changed.
- For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked byTrafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to yourdeparture date.
- Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
- In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar''s control, thetransfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
- All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is thereforeavailable for missed transfers, or passengers not using thisservice.
- In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works,strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible fordelayed or cancelled transfers.
- Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot willpick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London''sHeathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange yourtransfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
- Gatwick Airport Passengers who have bookedTrafalgar''s Land and Air packages arriving at London''s GatwickAirport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. TheGatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London''sVictoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make theirway from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
- European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengerswill receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on thescheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the timesspecified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves yourflight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
- Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air packageand who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on thescheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also beprovided with a transfer.
- Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tourdays are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase onethrough Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additionalpre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask forprices of transfers at the time of booking your extra nightaccommodation.
- Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tourarrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with thelisted transfer times below may also book and purchase thesetransfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not lessthan 21 days before the flight departure.
Important note: Visas may be required for this tour. Please speak with your travel agent at time of booking to assess your specific requirements.
Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Madrid.
Day 2 - Arrive Madrid (2 nights)
Welcome to Madrid, the Spanish capital city! Time to relax orexplore this livelySpanish capital. Later enjoy a Welcome Drink with your TourDirector and fellowtravelers.Hotel: Rafael Atocha
Day 3 - Madrid sightseeing & at leisure
This morning our guided sightseeing tour introduces us to Madridwhich King Philip II made the capital of the empire in 1561. Wedrive along the leafy avenues to see the statue of Cervantes''fictional hero, Don Quixote, in the Plaza de España. Then wecontinue past the Cibeles Fountain and the Parliament, and crossthe Puerta del Sol. Finally we see the Royal Palace, the largestroyal palace in Western Europe with more than 2,800 rooms, whichwas the official residence of King Juan Carlos and the RoyalFamily, and is now used only for state occasions. The Royal Familychoose to live in the smaller Palacio de la Zarzuela on theoutskirts of the city. Then we have time at leisure to relax orperhaps take an excursion to see the Valley of the Fallen whichcommemorates all those who died on both sides during the SpanishCivil War (1936-1939), and General Franco is buried inside theimpressive basilica.
Day 4 - Madrid - Toledo - Granada
We travel south to Toledo, former capital of Spain but now thecapital of the region of Castile. On our arrival a guided walkingtour highlights the Jewish Synagogue, which is one of the oldest inEurope, and the church of Santo Tome which houses one of themasterpieces of El Greco. Then we travel through the wine producingcentre of Valdepeñas, before crossing through La Mancha whereDon Quixote tilted at windmills as his faithful servant, SanchoPanza, looked on. Later we arrive in hilltopGranada with wonderful views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.This evening we have dinner included in our hotel. (Buffetbreakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Gran Luna
Day 5 - Granada - Costa del Sol (Marbella)
Our morning guided sightseeing tour visits the Alhambra Palace,Spain''s most magnificent example of Moorish architecture and theformer residence of the Moorish monarchs of Granada. The name means''the red fortress'' and the palace and fortress complex occupies ahilly terrace on the southeastern border of the city. We also seethe exotic water gardens of Generalife, the royal summer residence,where you can enjoy fine views over the town and the hills beyond.Then we depart for the coast and the Costa del Sol, on of the mostpopular resort areas of Europe, where tonight you may wish tosample the nightlife of this lively area. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Melia Dinamar
Day 6 - Costa del Sol (Marbella) - Gibraltar - Seville (2 nights)
Today we drive along the Costa del Sol to La Linea where we crossto the Rock of Gibraltar, the British overseas territory locatednear the southernmost tip of the Iberian peninsula and overlookingthe Straits of Gibraltar. The territory of Gibraltar was ceded bySpain to Great Britain in perpetuity in 1713 under the Treaty ofUtrecht. There is time to do some duty-free shopping before wetravel through the sherry wine region of Jerez to Seville. (Buffetbreakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Zenit
Day 7 - Seville sightseeing & at leisure
Seville is the artistic, cultural and financial capital of southernSpain and the capital of Andalusia. The city is situated on theRiver Guadalquivir and our morning sightseeing with the local guideis dominated by the cathedral with its Bell Tower, where we willsee the tomb of Christopher Columbus. We will also see the poolsand fountains of Maria Luisa Park and enjoy a walking tour of theJewish quarter. Tonight we enjoy a typical Andalusian dinner oflocal specialties in an authentic hacienda. (Buffet breakfast / ''Be My Guest'' Dinner)Hotel: NH Parque De Lisboa (2 nights)
Day 8 - Seville - Lisbon (2 nights)
Our journey today takes us via the ''Jabugo'' (ham centre) of Spainand past mighty castles. Later we enter the Alentejo region ofPortugal which is commonly known as the bread basket of Portugal, aregion of vast open countryside with undulating plains and richfertile soil. All the major towns are mainly reliant on agricultureand there are several types of cheeses, wines and smoked hams andsausages which are produced in this region, as well as thecultivation of cork forests. Later we reach the capital, Lisbon,where we stay for the next two nights. You may wish to dine out onlocal specialties and listen to the haunting sound of Fado musictonight? (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: NH Parque De Lisboa
Day 9 - Lisbon sightseeing & at leisure
Our guided tour shows us the Monument to the Discoveries which wasinaugurated in 1960 during the celebrations of the 500-yearanniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator. It commemoratesthe maritime expansion of Portugal as well as many heroes ofPortuguese history including Vasco da Gama and Pedro ÁlvaresCabral, the discoverer of Brazil. Then we see the beautifulsuspension bridge across the Tagus, which looks like the GoldenGate Bridge, and finally the Belem Tower which was built in theearly 16th century to commemorate Vasco da Gama''s expedition. Thisdefensive yet elegant construction has become one of the symbols ofthe city, a memorial to thePortuguese power during the age of the great discoveries. In1983 it was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Then timeat leisure perhaps to shop for pottery, cork and fisherman''ssweaters in the nearby fishing villages of Cascais and Sintra.Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our Tour Director andfellow travelers. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)
Day 10 - Lisbon - USA
This morning after breakfast it is time to bid farewell to our TourDirector as our tour comes to an end or you can join the Highlightsof France and Spain, see below. Airport transfers are available,conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)
Free airport transfers:
Transfers on Day 2 at Madrid Airport will operate at 09.30,12.30,15.00 and 17.30. Passengers arriving later should make their ownway to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring daywill arrive at Lisbon Airport at 07.00 and 09.30. For passengerswho wish to be transferred to Madrid, we will transfer you to theTrafalgar extra night hotel in Madrid with arrival around 6pm.
Important note:
The visit to Gibraltar is subject to both British and Spanish visarequirements. Please speak with your travel agent at time ofbooking to assess your specific requirements.
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8/6/2010 - 8/15/2010 |
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8/13/2010 - 8/22/2010 |
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8/27/2010 - 9/5/2010 |
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9/3/2010 - 9/12/2010 |
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9/10/2010 - 9/19/2010 |
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9/17/2010 - 9/26/2010 |
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9/24/2010 - 10/3/2010 |
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10/1/2010 - 10/10/2010 |
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10/8/2010 - 10/17/2010 |
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4/22/2011 - 5/1/2011 |
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4/29/2011 - 5/8/2011 |
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6/17/2011 - 6/26/2011 |
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6/24/2011 - 7/3/2011 |
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7/15/2011 - 7/24/2011 |
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7/22/2011 - 7/31/2011 |
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7/29/2011 - 8/7/2011 |
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8/5/2011 - 8/14/2011 |
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8/12/2011 - 8/21/2011 |
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8/19/2011 - 8/28/2011 |
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8/26/2011 - 9/4/2011 |
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9/2/2011 - 9/11/2011 |
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9/16/2011 - 9/25/2011 |
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9/23/2011 - 10/2/2011 |
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9/30/2011 - 10/9/2011 |
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Airfare Disclaimer Documents |
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- Madrid
- Toledo
- Granada
- Costa del Sol
- Gibraltar
- Seville
- Lisbon
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The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.
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Below are our Early Payment Saving options:
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Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.
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5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!
9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.
Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.
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When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.
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