11-Nights, 4-star
properties With Air - Just $3,650
This trip has been
months in the planning and is what we proudly feel is now worthy
of our audience It will make for an amazing journey for
sure, taking us to Barcelona for 3-nights, Mallorca for 4-nights
and Seville for 4-nights.
We
start off in Barcelona for our first 3 nights. The first human
settlements in Barcelona date back to Neolithic times. The city
itself was founded by the Romans who set up a colony called Barcino
at the end of the 1st century BC. The 20th century ushered in
widespread urban renewal throughout Barcelona city, culminating
in its landmark Eixample district. The Catalan Antoni Gaudí,
one of the most eminent architects, designed buildings such as
the Casa Milà (known as La Pedrera, the Catalan for stone
quarry), the Casa Batlló and the Sagrada Família
church, which have become world-famous landmarks.
Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona is one of Europe’s
trendiest cities. Much of the activity revolves around Las Ramblas,
a series of narrow streets and alleys packed with restaurants,
nightclubs and a vibrant pedestrian market.
We'll
enjoy touring the city with a bus and guide plus we'll be offering
some great optional day trips including Montserrat,
just an hour's drive northwest of Barcelona. Montserrat is both
a magnificent and breathtaking mountain range and a place of recollection.
A major symbol of Catalan culture. Several types of visits can
therefore lead you there. The Montserrat
Monastery, its Abbey, the Moreneta - the black Madonna
- and the Escalonia. There's also a cable car that can take us
to the highest peak of the mountain range and also the possibility
of wine tasting at a local winery.
Another
optional tour from Barcelona is a day trip to Girona
and Costa Brava. Girona is an easy and 
worthy
day trip from Barcelona. A delightful city badly damaged by French
troops in 1809 but which nowadays boasts many interesting sights
including the Passeig Arqueologic (Archaeological Walk), a pleasant
walkway along the old ramparts of the city. See the Iglesia de
Sant Feliu, dating from the 14th century as well as the 15th century
cathedral, which has some Catalan Baroque style but is mainly
gothic. The Jewish quarter is very interesting to explore and
the city boats many fine restaurants, bars and shops. Much of
the city's charm comes from its narrow medieval streets-with frequent
stairways, as required by the steep terrain.
Next up is
Mallorca. We'll have 4-nights to explore and enjoy this beautiful
island. For
many years Mallorca has been a favorite nautical destination for
Europeans and Spanish people due to a variety of reasons. But
the main reason is that it is an extraordinarily beautiful place
in the Mediterranean, with crystal-clear waters and an ideal weather.
Mallorca
is the largest of the Balearic Islands and has many interesting
attractions for tourists. Our hotel is idyly located in
the harbor, just a few minutes walk from the Old Towne in Palma.
Attractions in and around Palma de Mallorca include the city's
dramatic seafront Cathedral (La Seu) - which was constructed in
the 13th century and took almost 400 years to complete; t
he
Parc de la Mar - a tiered park offering splendid views of the
waterfront; and the grand Almudaina Palace - a formal royal residence
dating back almost 700 years. There are many museums in Mallorca,
offering interesting information about the island and its history,
which dates back to ancient times and boasts traces of Roman and
Arab civilizations. Appeaing art galleries are also present on
Mallorca, exhibiting various works of art, such as the Museu d'Art
Espanyol Contemporani, which has paintings by Pablo Picasso, Joan
Miro and Salvador Dali.
Our 4-star
hotel here is situated on the harbor a short walk into the main
old town area and we have paid an extra fee to guarantee everyone
sea view rooms!
After 4-nights
in Mallorca we will fly off to Seville. Our
hotel is perfectly situated within easy walking distance to all
the attractions including the wonderful palace of Alcazar and
the Catedral de Seville and Giralda Tower, the largest Gothic
building in the world and the third-largest church in Europe.
It is truly impressive.
According
to legend, Seville was founded by Hercules and its origins are
linked with the Tartessian civilisation. It was called Hispalis
under the Romans and Isbiliya with the Moors. The
high point in its history was following the discovery of America
in 1492. For all its important monuments and fascinating history,
Sevilla is universally famous for being a joyous town. While the
Sevillians are known for their wit and sparkle, the city itself
is striking for its vitality.
From Seville we plan to offer
a couple of wonderful day trips including Ronda or even a trip
across the Strait of Gibraltar to visit Tangier. Ronda was one
of our favorite towns on our last visit to Spain.Ronda
sits in the heart of the Serrania de Ronda, about 100kms from
the city of Malaga and with apopulation of approximately 35,000
inhabitants. Surrounded
by lush river valleys and sitting above a deep ravine, it is a
place that literally takes your breath away when seeing it. Anyone
who has been lucky enough to visit Ronda will understand its appeal.
It is one of the most beautiful and visited cities in Spain (the
third most visited city in Andalucia).
Another day trip will
be to cross the Strait of Gibraltar and visitTangier, Morocco.
Tangier has for centuries been Europes's gateway to Africa. Its
blend of cultures and influences is unique in Morocco – for
much of its history it wasn't evengoverned by Morocco. Tangier
is built on the slopes of a chalky limestone hill. The old town
(medina), enclosed by 15th-century ramparts, is dominated by a
casbah, the sultan’s palace (now a museum of Moroccan art),
and the Great Mosque. European quarters, whose populations have
declined considerably since integration with Morocco in 1956,
stretch to the south and west. Tangier has been the summer site
of the Moroccan royal
residence since 1962.
That will
wrap up our Spain 2024 trip. It's a nice pace with great flights,
hotels and tours that we're sure you'll enjoy. We only need a
$200 deposit to sign you up. Early sign-ups will always be considered
for any potential upgrades.
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SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
(your own room only if
you choose otherwise we will match you with a roommate)- $1,050
Our group air: Deduct
$1,025 with your own international air You will book your
air to arrive in Barcelona and depart from Seville. We will still
include the domestic flights to/ from Mallorca).
Iberia Airlines
Not Included:
Deposit to sign up - $200
Our
Hotels:
BARCELONA
Hotel Barcelo Raval - website
- tripadvisor
review
The
Barceló Raval **** superior seeks to convey the essence
of the most cosmopolitan city in the Mediterranean and therefore
stands next to the lively dynamism of the Ramblas and close to
landmarks such as Plaza Catalunya, the Liceu theater, the Boqueria
market or the Cathedral. Its philosophy and cosmopolitan design
connect with the city and make it one of the best hotels in Barcelona.
When guests ask what makes Barceló Raval stand out from
other urban hotels in Barcelona, they will quickly understand
once they see the innovative lobby and admire the city's skyline
from the marvelous 360° terrace. The entire hotel has been
designed for you to connect with Barcelona, including its gastronomy,
culture, and passion for everything modern. In other words, to
ensure you have a genuine cosmopolitan experience in a city that
is as beautiful as it is endless. The urban DNA runs through the
veins of Barceló Raval.
MALLORCA
Meliá Tryp Bellver
- website
- tripadvisor
review
On
the Paseo Marítimo seafront promenade in Palma with spectacular
views of the bay and Palma Cathedral, this hotel provides comfortable
and bright rooms with a terrace. Savour a surprising and varied
choice of dining options and a fantastic outdoor pool
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Rooms
with fantastic views of the marina, seafront promenade and Cathedral
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Outdoor
pool with pool bar, large terrace and mini gym
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Business
centre equipped with the latest technology
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Superb
breakfast buffet overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
SEVILLA
Hotel Bécquer - website
- tripadvisor
review
Bécquer
Hotel boasts of about a great location at a unique and privileged
enclave inside the city of Seville. Right in the historical
center, the Hotel invites to have a walk through city streets,
to get to know its corners, admire its arquitecture.
It was built in the old
Palace House of the Marqueses de las Torres, keeping significant
elements such as Renaissance grilles, coffered ceilings, etc.
The Cathedral, the Giralda Tower
of Santa Cruz Neighborhood are within five minutes on foot. But
Seville is immensely Rich and its possibilities are immense.
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