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JEWELS OF SPAIN & PORTUGAL |
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Madrid, Coimbra, Lisbon, Seville |
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Tour Code |
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6790 |
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# of Days |
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9 Days |
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1 MADRID, SPAIN.
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to start
exploring lively Madrid. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow
travellers. (D)
2 MADRID - AVILA - SALAMANCA - COIMBRA, PORTUGAL.
Journey west to fortified Avila, then on to Salamanca, just six miles
from the spot where Wellington routed Napoleon's army in 1812. Make sure
you spend some time wandering around Salamanca's Plaza Mayor, the most
beautiful square in Spain. Leave Salamanca and head westwards to the
fortress town of Ciudad Rodrigo, perched high above the Rio Agueda. A
profusion of woodlands and mountains awaits you as you journey into the
valley of the Sierra da Estrela on your way for an overnight in Coimbra.
(B,D)
3 COIMBRA - FATIMA - OBIDOS - LISBON.
This morning, enjoy an orientation tour of Coimbra, strategically
situated on a hill overlooking the Mondego River. Next, Fatima. Stop
here to see the sanctuary, made famous by the Virgin's apparition to
three shepherd children, Francisco, Jacinth, and Lucia, on May 13, 1917.
A few more miles for a stop in Obidos, a fortified city still flanked by
towers and bastions overlooking the countryside dotted with windmills.
Overnight in Lisbon. (B)
4 LISBON.
Henry the Navigator made Lisbon the 15th-century mistress of the seas.
You'll see his monument, the Belem Tower, the Moorish Citadel, the
impressive Black Horse Square, and other highlights on the guided
sightseeing excursion. Spend the afternoon in the Alfama's
tile-decorated streets, or take an optional excursion along the Estoril
Coast to Cascais and Sintra. (B)
5 LISBON - SEVILLE, SPAIN.
Drive southeast this morning into the Alentejo through the countryside
famous for its production of cork. Then, on to the border at Vila Verde
and cross into Spain for the journey into Andalusia, enjoying quite
different scenery as you skirt the Sierra de Aracena before reaching
delightful Seville for two overnights. (B,D)
6 SEVILLE.
One of Spain's most colourful cities. Perhaps you'd like to spend the
morning enjoying an optional sightseeing tour including the main
highlights of this vibrant city. (B)
7 SEVILLE - CORDOBA - MADRID.
Drive north towards Carmona, an Old World country town dominated by an
ancient Alcazar, to Cordoba. This is Spain's most Moorish city with its
great mosque, which is rightly known as one of Islam's greatest pieces
of architecture outside the Arab world and now a Catholic cathedral
since 1236. Later, into the very heart of La Mancha, famed for its
castles and windmills. Overnight in Madrid. (B)
8 MADRID.
Not only is it the capital of Spain, but because it is situated 2,180
feet above sea level, the Spaniards rightly say Madrid is the nearest
thing to heaven. Enjoy the main highlights on the included guided
sightseeing excursion. The optional trip to Toledo is rewarding in more
ways than one; the splendid setting of this old walled city above the
Tagus was made famous in El Greco's painting, and even now it's like a
great open-air museum of Spanish history and art. (B)
9 MADRID.
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
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2010 Departure Dates & Price |
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Start |
End |
in US$ |
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19-Mar-10 |
27-Mar-10 |
$989 |
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26-Mar-10 |
3-Apr-10 |
$1,105 |
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1-Apr-10 |
9-Apr-10 |
$1,105 |
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16-Apr-10 |
24-Apr-10 |
$1,105 |
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30-Apr-10 |
8-May-10 |
$1,105 |
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14-May-10 |
22-May-10 |
$1,105 |
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28-May-10 |
5-Jun-10 |
$1,105 |
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11-Jun-10 |
19-Jun-10 |
$1,105 |
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25-Jun-10 |
3-Jul-10 |
$1,045 |
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9-Jul-10 |
17-Jul-10 |
$1,045 |
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23-Jul-10 |
31-Jul-10 |
$1,045 |
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6-Aug-10 |
14-Aug-10 |
$1,045 |
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20-Aug-10 |
28-Aug-10 |
$1,045 |
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3-Sep-10 |
11-Sep-10 |
$1,109 |
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10-Sep-10 |
18-Sep-10 |
$1,109 |
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17-Sep-10 |
25-Sep-10 |
$1,109 |
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24-Sep-10 |
2-Oct-10 |
$1,109 |
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1-Oct-10 |
9-Oct-10 |
$1,065 |
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8-Oct-10 |
16-Oct-10 |
$1,065 |
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15-Oct-10 |
23-Oct-10 |
$1,065 |
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22-Oct-10 |
30-Oct-10 |
$1,065 |
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REMARKS: |
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Airline Tickets from MANILA
NOT INCLUDED.
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Rates are per head in US$ on Twin Sharing.
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Rates are subject to change
without prior notice.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY
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Passport and Country Visas are at
pax own arrangement and expense
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This exciting adventure is
an introduction to the fascinating major cities of the
Iberian Peninsula, many of which are UNESCO World
Heritage Sites. Begin in the Spanish capital of Madrid.
Visit fortified Avila and picturesque Salamanca, pearls
of the Castille region, then cross the Sierra da Estrela
into Portugal to reach Coimbra, a charming hillside town
that overlooks the Mondego River. Stop in Fatima to see
its famous sanctuary, then on to the walled city of
Obidos with its towers and bastions. Spend two nights in
Lisbon. Back into Spain via the Sierra de Aracena for
two overnights in Seville. The vibrant city centre
boasts many stunning highlights, including the
Cathedral, the Alcazar, and the Plaza d'Espana. Admire
the Andalusian landscapes on the way to Cordoba with its
Alcazar and lovely Mezquita. Travel across La Mancha of
Don Quixote fame, known for its castles and windmills.
Spend the last 2 nights discovering Madrid. |
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Meals
Breakfast - 8
Lunch - 0
Dinner - 3 |
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Standard Features |
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SIGHTSEEING: Visits
to Avila, Salamanca, Coimbra, Fatima, Obidos, Seville
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Sierra da Estrela, Andalusia,
La Mancha
GUIDES: Local Guides for city sightseeing in
Lisbon and Madrid. Services of a professional Tour
Director while touring
TRANSPORTATION: Touring by private first-class
air-conditioned motorcoach
HOTELS: Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel
taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges
MEALS: Buffet breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) |
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