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We’ll get a chance
to see 3 of the best cities of Spain in this 9-night visit –
Madrid, Seville and
Barcellona.
Madrid stands at the
very center of Spain- geographically, culturally and politically. It not
only offers the culture and good times of a sophisticated, modern city
but it also retains the charm and elegance of its early years. The power
and glory of Madrid is reflected in its parks, plazas and boulevards.
The city remains thoroughly Spanish and we’ll have time to see many of
the spectacular museums and cathedrals and it's a great base for
many potential day trips. Maybe we’ll go to Segovia, just an hour away
from Madrid which is one of Spain’s most spectacular cities with
vestiges of the past such as the incredible Roman aqueduct which towers
over the town dating back to the 1st century AD. There are several other
very interesting towns I've read about that we can visit which offer
spectacular monasteries and palaces. Then it’s on to Seville the capital
of the Andalusia region which was once ruled by the Romans. This
area is known as “the bridge between two continents” or “the gateway to
Europe” and has been coveted by many cultures since the earliest period
of mankind. The landscape creates a superb mix which ranges from the
monumental big towns to the traditional nature of small villages,
Seville is the fourth largest city in Spain but is a compact maze of
narrow streets with a fascinating choice of places to visit. The
Gothic Cathedral is considered the biggest in Europe and it occupies the
site of a great Mosque built in the late 12th century. The medieval
Jewish quarter and Santa Cruz offer flower-lined streets, houses adorned
with exquisite wrought iron and seemingly endless restaurants and
taverns. Finally we'll head to the coast and visit Barcellona,
without doubt one of Europe’s most exciting cities. This region is
called Catalonia and has a varied landscape with it’s deep valleys,
remote mountain villages, large capital cities, snow-capped peaks,
spacious beaches and even tiny coves that may be reached only from the
sea. It’s a wonderful destination. Home of the Olympic Games in 1992,
it is a place of extraordinary architectural dazzle with
monumental sculptures by local masters that adorn public spaces. Museums
house treasures ranging from works of the ancient Romans to those of
Pablo Picasso and
Salvador Dalí.
The city
is further enhanced by brightly colored outdoor markets, a magnificent
Mediterranean port where yachts sway peacefully, and a plentiful array
of stylish restaurants. Needless to say, the nightlife is
outstanding. We can take a day trip to the town of Figueres and
visit the Dali museum which houses the biggest collection of art from
the town’s most famous native, Salvador Dali. We’ll be staying in great
hotels along the way (more info to come via email updates) and travel
between the destinations via train and plane. We’ll fly into
Madrid and
depart from Barcellona.
We are also working
on a potential extension at the end of the trip to the island of Ibiza
for the weekend to enjoy some of the epic nightlife and beach action (as
seen on Wild On). The price, which includes all transfers, daily
breakfast, first class hotels and 3 city tours is just $2,150
(does not include departure tax which was running $160 at press time).
That’s a very good deal on this fantastic trip for this time of year. So
let’s sign you up!! $200 deposit to claim your spot. Look for
more info in the updates as it becomes available.
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