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THE BEST OF SPAIN

Classic quality tours of Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and the Balearic and Canary Islands: the best of Spain, professional tour guides, deluxe coach travel or p rivate personalised itineraries for individuals or groups and special interest touring for pilgrims, school groups, corporate and incentive programme : Madrid, the Prado, Escorial, Flamengo, Montserrat, Toledo, Avila, Santiago de Campostela, Arzua, Lugo, La Coruna, Santiago, Oviedo, Santander, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Pamplona, Cote Basque for pilgrims, school groups, corporate, incentives.

Basic to luxury hotels, apartments and Poradores: Andalucia, Seville, Granada, the Alhambra, Cordoba, Huelva, Cadiz, Algeciras, Malaga, Costa del Sol, Ronda del Sol, Cadiz, Alicante, Valencia, Zaragosa, Zaragoza, Barcelona.

The Best of Portugal, touring and accommodation: Lisbon, Fatima, Nazare, Obidos, Batalha, Coimbra, Porto, Vigo.

The Best of Morocco, touring and accommodation: Tanger, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Fez, Ce uta,

Touring and accommodation - Balearic Islands: Ibiza, Menorca, Majorca. Canary Islands: Tenerife, Gran Canaria, la Palma, El Hierro, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.

SCHEDULED TOURS FROM MADRID
Meeting point: Bus Terminal, 15 minutes prior to departure time
TOUR 1: PANORAMIC MADRID
$35
Depart: daily at 09.15 & 15.00
3hrs
Panoramic tour of all the major city sites.

TOUR 2: ESCORIAL & VALLE DE LOS CAIDOS
$82
Depart: Tue-Sun at 09.00 & 15.00
4hrs
Half day tour of the Escorial, and the Valle de Los Caidos (Valley of the Fallen).
The Royal Monastery of El Escorial is an imposing 16C edifice it is also the Mausoleum of the Spanish Monarchs. Visit the Basilica and the 150m Cross.

TOUR 3: TOLEDO HALF DAY
$68
Depart: daily at 09.00 & 15.00
4hrs
Visit the city of Toledo with its rich collection of historic buildings from Gothic to Baroque, considered as a World Heritage Site and also the hub of Spain's religions; Christian, Moslem and Jewish. Entrance fees are included to the Cathedral, Saint Tome, Synagogue, Saint Juan de los Reyes. NB: Supplement for full day with lunch $42 pp

Inclusions: deluxe coach with a/c, English speaking guide, entry fees. Other excursions available from Madrid and other major cities. Private touring throughout Spain


REGULAR ESCORTED TOURS IN PORTUGAL AND SPAIN
ANDALUCIA & TOLEDO
5 days/4 nights, Barcelona/Barcelona
Sunday
standard hotels
superior hotels
Mar-Jun & Nov-Dec
$873 pp twin
$977 pp twin
Jul-Oct
$916 pp twin, s/supp $209
$1030 pp twin, s/supp $279
sun Barcelona/Zaragoza/Madrid
Depart from Barcelona at 08.00 travel through Lleida and short stop in Zaragoza. Continue to Madrid.
mon Madrid/Merida/Seville
BLD
Departure for the Extremadura Region. Aftern lunch at M?rida visit the famous Roman Theatre. Continue for Sevilla and dinner at the hotel.
tue Seville
BD
Guided tour of the city in the morning, including the Cathedral and the typical Barrio de Santa Cruz. Afternoon at leisure.
wed Seville/Granada
BD
Morning departure for Granada. Guided city tour on arrival including the impressive Alhambra Palace and the Gardens of Generalife. Dinner at the hotel.
thu Granada/Toledo/Madrid
BL
Depart for Toledo after breakfast. Guided city tour after lunch. Later afternoon arrival in Madrid.
NB: a six day similar itinerary departs from Barcelona (except Toledo) plus Cordoba and Valencia


ANDALUCIA, CORDOBA & TOLEDO
6 days/5 nights, Madrid/Madrid
Saturday
standard hotels
superior hotels
Mar-Jun & Nov-Dec
$984 pp twin
$1500 pp twin
Jul-Oct
$1038 pp twin, s/supp $268
$1591 pp twin, s/supp $455
sat Madrid/Merida/Cordoba
LD
Departure at 08.00. On arrival in M?rida, lunch and visit the Roman Theatre, then departure for Cordoba.
sun Cordoba/Seville
BD
The guided morning city tour of Cordoba includes the famous Mosque, the Cathedral and the Jewish Quarter. Departure to Seville and remainder of the afternoon at leisure.
mon Seville
BD
The morning artistic and panoramic city tour of Seville includes the Cathedral, Santa Cruz Quarter, Spanish Square and the Maria Luisa's Park. Afternoon at leisure.
tue Seville/Ronda/Marbella/Costa del Sol
BD
Morning departure for Arcos de la Frontera and Ronda at leisure on arrival. Continue to Marbella and the Costa del Sol.
wed Costa del Sol/Malaga/Granada
Depart for Granada after breakfast. The guided sightseeing tour includes the impressive Alhambra and the Gardens of Generalife.
thu Granada/Toledo/Madrid
After breakfast depart for Toledo. Lunch and sightseeing tour of this beautiful town. Continue for Madrid expected arrival late afternoon.


THE GALICIA REGION
5 days/4 nights, Madrid/Madrid
Wednesday
superior hotels
Mar-Jun & Nov-Dec
$960 pp twin
Jul-Oct
$1025 pp twin, s/supp $327
wed Madrid/Lugo
D
Departure at 08.00hrs.for Lugo in the Region of Galicia. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.
thu Lugo/La Coruna
BD
Breakfast and departure to La Coru?a and panoramic tour on arrival. In the afternoon optional excursion to the Rias Altas through typical villages as Pontedeume and Betanzos.
fri La Coruna/Santiago de Compostela
BD
Breakfast and departure for Santiago de Compostela. City tour of this legendary pilgrimage town, Plaza del Obradoiro, the Cathedral, etc. Afternoon at leisure.
sat Santiago/Rias Bajas/Vigo
BD
Depart after breakfast for the Rias Bajas Region, known as the Spanish Fjords, travel through splendid landscapes; La Toja Island, R?a de Arosa and Pontevedra. Continue to Vigo.
sun Vigo/Salamanca/Madrid
B
Breakfast and departure for Zamora and Salamanca. Panoramic stop at the famous Plaza Mayor. Your tour comes to an end late afternoon in Madrid.


NORTHERN SPAIN
8 days/7 nights, Madrid/Madrid
Sunday
superior hotels
Mar-Jun & Nov-Dec
$1582 pp twin
Jul-Oct
$1713 pp twin, s/supp $545
sun Madrid/Zaragoza/San Sebastian
D
Departure at 08.00hrs.for Zaragoza at leisure on arrival. Continuation for San Sebastian.
mon San Sebastian/Bilbao/Santander Santillana/Colombres
BD
Departure for Bilbao, external views of the Guggenheim Museum and panoramic city tour. Continue for Santander at leisure on arrival. In the afternoon departure for Santillana del Mar, view the National Monument. Continue to your hotel in Colombres.
tue Colombres/Covadonga/Oviedo
BD
Travel through splendid landscapes to the Picos de Europa Mountains. At leisure on arrival in Covadonga to visit the Shrine, then continuation to Oviedo.
wed Oviedo/Gijon/Lugo
BD
Breakfast and departure for the Region of Asturias, panoramic of Gijon. Continue for Region of Galicia and view Luarca, Ribadeo and Lugo.
thu Lugo/La Coruna
BD
Breakfast and departure to La Coruna. Short panoramic tour of this beautiful town. Optional excursion to Rias Altas travelling through the typical villages as Pontedeume, Betanzos.
fri La Coruna/Santiago de Compostela
BD
Breakfast and departure for Santiago de Compostela. The city tour of this legendary pilgrimage town, includes Plaza del Obradoiro and the Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure.
sat Santiago/Rias Bajas/Vigo
BD
Depart after breakfast for the Rias Bajas Region, known as the Spanish Fjords, travel through the splendid landscapes of La Toja Island, R?a de Arosa and Pontevedra. Continue to Vigo.
sun Vigo/Salamanca/Madrid
B
Breakfast and departure for Zamora and Salamanca, panoramic of the city and the famous Plaza Mayor. Afternoon departure for Madrid.


THE BEST OF PORTUGAL
4 days/3 nights, Madrid/Madrid
Wednesday
standard hotels
superior hotels
Mar-Jun & Nov-Dec
$676 pp twin
$742 pp twin
Jul-Oct
$720 pp twin, s/supp $196
$796 pp twin, s/supp $262
wed Madrid/Merida/Lisbon
L
Departure for Merida at 08.00hrs. Lunch. Cross the Portuguese border and continue for Lisbon.
thu Lisbon
B
Your morning panoramic city tour includes the Alfama Quarters, the Discoverers Monument, Belem Tower, the Monastery of St Jeronimo. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursion to the historic mountain town of Sintra, viewing Cascais and beautiful seaside resort town of Estoril.
fri Lisbon
B
Morning excursions to the renowned pilgrimage site of Fatima. At leisure to attend religious services. Late afternoon return to Lisbon.
sat Lisbon/Merida/Madrid
BL
Breakfast and departure for M?rida. Lunch on arrival and visit the Roman Theatre. Continue to Madrid.


TOURING BY TRAIN
The most comfortable and quickest way to travel between the most prominent cities is by
high speed trains, travelling at over 200km ph, generally very punctual. Optional city tours can be booked in each city to complement your tour
SPANISH CAPITALS TRIANGLE
7days/6nights
Cost: $847 pp twin share, single sup $537
day 1 Madrid
day 2 Madrid
day 3 Madrid
day 4 Madrid/Valencia-train
day 5 Valencia/Barcelona-train
day 6 Barcelona
day 7 Barcelona
Hotels 4*: Madrid/Gran Versalles, Valencia/Center, Barcelona/Bel Art

JEWELS OF ANDALUCIA & MADRID
7days/6nights
Cost: $982 pp twin share, single sup $524
day 1 Madrid
day 2 Madrid
day 3 Madrid/Seville-train
day 4 Seville
day 5 Seville/Cordoba-train
day 6 Cordoba/Madrid- train
day 7 Madrid
Hotels 4*: Madrid/Gran Versalles, Seville/Giralda, Cordoba/Center

TREASURES OF CENTRAL & SOUTHERN SPAIN
9days/8nights
Cost: $1052 pp twin share, single sup $595
day 1 Madrid
day 2 Madrid
day 3 Madrid
day 4 Madrid/Seville-train
day 5 Seville
day 6 Seville/Cordoba-train
day 7 Cordoba/Malaga (Costa del Sol)-train
day 8 Costa del Sol
day 9 Costa Sol.
Hotels 4*: Madrid/Gran Versalles, Seville/Giralda, Cordoba/Center, Costa del Sol/Cervantes

Inclusions: hotels mentioned are pertinent to availability and include buffet breakfast and taxes. The train tickets will include pre-booked seats (tourist class)
NB: the costs are indicative and subject to rail increases and supplements applicable by hoteliers during festive and trade fair periods.


HOTELS

MADRID
GRAN HOTEL CONDE DUQUE
****
Plaza Conde Valle Suchil 5: excellent position, classic architecture with welcoming and elegant ambiance throughout. Afternoon high tea (more than 70 varieties) is served in cups and teapots from the origin of the tea! Buffet breakfast
Season
twin
w/end
triple
w/end
single
w/end
01.01.08-30.06.08
06.09.08-31.12.08
136
129
131
124
250
238
04.07.08-05.09.08
106
102
211
Supplements: 11-15Sep & 28-31Oct


PALACIO SAN MARTIN
****
Plaza San Martin 5: a brief stroll to the Puerta del Sol, an interesting structure with terracotta and wrought iron facade. The classic decor in the comfortable rooms is enhanced by original antiques. Great views of the city from the restaurant. Buffet breakfast
Season
twin
w/end
triple
w/end
single
w/end
01.01.08-30.06.08
01.09.08-31.12.08
163
142
157
137
267
246
01.07.08-31.08.08
111
107
215
Specials: child 0-2 free, child 3-12 years, 50% reduction sharing with 2 adults


CATALONIA LAS CORTES
****
Calle del Prado 6: near Las Letras and Plaza Santa Ana. The 18C building has been totally refurbished in 2006 retaining the original charm, although the ultra modern and artistic interiors create a dramatic contrast. Buffet breakfast
Season
twin
triple
single
01.01.08-30.06.08
01.09.08-31.12.08
175
170
330
01.07.08-31.08.08
144
139
266


BARCELONA
CONFORTEL AUDITORI
***
c/- Sicilia 166-170: in the very centre of the city, the ultra modern structure has comfortable and elegantly appointed rooms, bar and restaurant by the pool and an efficient business centre. Buffet breakfast
Season
twin
triple
single
01.01.08-13.07.08
01.09.08-31.12.08
127
123
225
14.07.08-31.08.08
103
99
194
Supplements: 25-27Apr & 02-04Jul
Specials: child 0-2 free, child 3-12 years, 50% reduction sharing with 2 adults
swimming pool- gym Access for disabled Lift/elevator parking restaurant tv a/c


NH DUC DE LA VICTORIA
***S
Duc de la Victoria 15: near the Cathedral, a stroll away from the Ramblas, a classic favourite, the nicely appointed the rooms boast a pillow menu, non smoking rooms on request some with balconies. Buffet breakfast
Season
twin
w/end
triple
w/end
single
w/end
01.01.08-10.07.08
08.09.08-31.12.08