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HOLIDAYS 8 DAYS |
A
land rich in history, culture and geographical diversity
Spain offers one of the most alluring travel destinations
in Europe. With her old villages and busy cities, sun
baked countryside and Magnificent coasts, Spain offers
a tantalizing array of attractions. The new Spain is
a country of full vitality and excitement. The new era
Spain is optimistic and merry, sensual and communicative;
her people are warm and exude a natural cordiality,
forward looking spirit and an irresistible joie de vivre.
The country is a museum for art lovers and for those
who appreciate history as well as for those who want
to plunge into its exciting nightlife. The modern cities
of Madrid and Barcelona are encharming and the cities
fallen under Roman or Arabic influence like Avila, Granada,
Malaga are indicative of Spain colonial past.The beaches
of Malaga and Costa Brava offers endless hours of unspoilt
beach fun and the high plateau of La Mancha brings to
fore the exploits of Cervantes errant knight Don Quixote.
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TOUR
HIGHLIGHTS
* Madrid * Cordoba * Seville
* Torremolinos * Granada * Costa
del Sol
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THE
TOUR FEATURES |
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Day
01: Arrive Madrid (B)
On arrival at the Spanish Capital,
complete immigrations and customs
formalities and proceeds by chartered
coach to your hotel. Some free time
to unwind and perhaps take stroll.
All our hotels are centrally located.
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Day
02: Madrid (B)
0930 hrs commence your deluxe guided
city tour. The aim of this tour
is to transmit the feeling of a
multiple Madrid. The specialists
say that there are seven or eight
Madrids; the medieval, the renaissance,
the baroque and the neoclassic,
the romantic and the modern. They
speak of a torero's Madrid, a flamenco's
Madrid and an artists and antiquarian's
Madrid. We shall visit plazas like
the Plaza de Espana, de Oriente
and Puerta Del Sol, Neptuno, Cibeles
and Puerta de Alcala. We shall also
visit different districts: the typical
“castizo” (castillian) quarter of
“la Moreria”, elegant ones around
the Prado and the Gran Via; modern
Madrid with its wide avenues like
the Castlkellana. We shall also
see gardens and parks like the Retiro,
del Oeste, Casa de Campo. Finally
we'll visit the Bull-ring. And then
visit the fabulous Royal Palace.
Afternoon free for shopping… in
the Granvia Area. Do shop here for
Majorca Pearls and souvenirs. A
late evening visit to a typical
Flamenco Club is recommended. One
drink on the house and be enthralled
by the foot stomping dancers till
the wee hours of the morning. |
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Day
03: Madrid Cordoba Sevilla (B,L,
D)
Breakfast. Morning at 0830 hrs drive
southwards along the land of Don
Quixote, “The man from La Mancha”.
Along the way observe vast vineyards
on both sides. Cross through the
natural border of “Despenapeeros”
and get into “Andalucia”, a region
for itself that shows an enormous
heritage from a splendorous past.
Reach Cordoba. Lunch at a local
restaurant and also an impressive
tour of its “Mosque” and other sites
that will case our mind and spirit
strolling through its narrow winding
streets of the Jewish Quarter. In
the afternoon after a short two
hour ride reach Sevilla. Dinner
and accommodation at the hotel.
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Day
04: Sevilla (B, D)
After breakfast ready for an extensive
tour of the Cathedral, the second
largest in the Catholic world after
St. Peters in Rome. The Plaza Espana,
Santa Cruz Quarter, a natural scenario
of “Carmen” as well as precisely
where the myth of “Don Juan” developed.
The Maria Luisa Park and the Spain
square. Afternoon at leisure for
you to discover exclusive views,
specific flavors of this active,
full of light city. Dinner and accommodation
at the hotel. |
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05: Sevilla Torremolinos (B,L,D)
After breakfast drive south passing
typical villages, reach Ronda. Panoramic
tour of this town of Celtic origin
and see the “Tajo” with marvelous
view of the valley and mountain
range. Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon continue on to
the Costa del Sol, one of the most
modern and important international
tourist complex. On arrival Torremolinos
check into hotel. There are several
Indian restaurants in Costa del
Sol area including at Torremolinos.
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Day
06: Torremolinos (Costa del Sol)
(B)
Day at leisure. Explore the Spanish
Riviera on your own. Fuengirola,
Mijas, Marabella… are all there
one after the other. Today, we provide
you with a self drive car. Explore
the Spanish Riviera. You can not
get lost. Driving is simple. We
will be happy to provide useful
tips. It will be a memorable and
exciting experience. You will need
to take an International driving
permit. Fuel and insurance costs
are extra and have to be paid by
you on spot. |
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Day
07: Costa del Sol (Excursion to
Granada) (B)
Today we proceed to Granada through
the Andalusia mountains by chartered
coach. What this Moorish city has
is in excellent state of maintenance
and preservation. Like any other
typical Spanish town, it still retains
some of its old world charms. Sightseeing
tour will began at the Cathedral.
Then proceed by 4 WD Micro bus to
the most famous sight of Granada
The Alhambara. Dominating the Red
Hill, and overlooking the city it's
the most exquisite example of Islamic
art on European Soil. Some of it
is in ruins particularly the Alcazaba…
what remains are the double walls
are the Nasrid palaces, the Mexuar
and the Comares & the Charles
Palace. The workman ship can be
said to rival our own Taj Mahal.
Granada is about a 2 hours drive
away. Evening back to the glitter
of Costa del Sol. |
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Day
08: Depart Malaga (B)
Today transfer to Malaga airport
for your flight back to Home. |
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SOME
FOOD FOR THOUGHT |
GENERAL TIPS BE SENSITIVE
TO LOCAL CUSTOMS
WELCOME DIVERSITY What may seem
strange to you may be a
custom that has survived thousand
of years. These
customs deserve your respect and
understanding. Do not criticise
the least.
DO SOME RESEARCH BEFORE
YOU TRAVEL
Be informed about the local customs,
etiquette, including the
do's and dont's. Become familiar
with different practices
such as public greetings, religious
customs, greetings between
men and women, and the preparation
of food and eating of food.
KEEP AN OPEN MIND When conversations
focus on local politics,
religion, customs and methods
of dress, be objective
and try to understand points of
view from the local perspective.
GREET AND THANK ALL AT EVERY NOOK
AND STEP WHATEVER HIS/HER
POSITION
Show your hosts the kind of respect
that you would expect if
they were visiting you.
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