THE BEST OF SPAIN (ZV2012)
A 9-Day Globus Tours tour starting from $1,739
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| Tour Length: | 9 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Spain | |
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Cities Visited: Title Vacation Overview |
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Hotels
MADRID
Agumar (F),
SEVILLA
Sevilla Center (SF),
GRANADA
Granada Center (F),
VALENCIA
NH Center (F),
BARCELONA
Catalonia Barcelona Plaza (F)
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily (B); 5 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Madrid, a special dinner with wine in Granada, and a farewell dinner in Barcelona
Arrive in Madrid, Spain. Time to rest or to start exploring the Spanish capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2:
Madrid. The capital since 1561, Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, the showcase of a country resolutely turned towards the future. Your Local Guide takes you to the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. Then, the highlight: a visit to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM with its priceless art treasures. This afternoon is at leisure. Exciting optional excursions are available. (B)
Day 3:
Madrid–Cordoba–Seville. This morning, drive south through the arid landscapes of Don Quixote’s La Mancha to Cordoba, where sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Alcazar, the Roman Bridge, and the medieval Jewish quarter. Tour the magnificent 8th-century MOSQUE OF THE CALIPHS, famous for its 850 pillars of porphyry, marble, and jasper. Then, continue to vibrant, festive Seville, the capital of Andalusia. (B,D)
Day 4:
Seville. During your sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, hear about the city’s role in Roman times, its conquest by the Moors in 712 AD, and its contribution to the discovery of the New World. Admire Maria Luisa Park, the Golden Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that used to be the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Then, stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. Highlight is a visit to the ALCAZAR, founded in the 11th century as a Moorish fortress, with its Palacio de Don Pedro. For those interested, an optional extended guided visit to the cathedral is available. Tonight, for a truly Andalusian night out, reserve a seat at our optional Flamenco show. (B)
Day 5:
Seville–Granada. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features Granada’s main attaction, the ALHAMBRA COMPLEX. The mighty yet graceful citadel was planned by 13th-century Moorish ruler Al Ahamar. A fantasy of “lace in stone” surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains, it affords superb views of the Old Quarter and Sacromonte, a mountain occupied by Gypsy cave dwellers. Also amble through the magnificent WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE, the royal summer residence. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 6:
Granada–Valencia. Cross Mora Pass and pass troglodyte cave dwellings hollowed out of the soft tufa stone near Purullena and Guadix on your way to Valencia, once a royal capital. During your guided walking tour, Valencia’s Roman, Moorish, and Spanish history comes alive. (B,D)
Day 7:
Valencia–Barcelona. Drive along the coast to Barcelona, Spain’s second-largest city and the host of the Olympic Games in 1992. Tonight, why not join an optional dinner at a typical Catalonian restaurant? (B)
Day 8:
Barcelona. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Columbus Monument, elegant tree-lined Ramblas, Plaza de Cataluna, and Paseo de Gracia. Admire the spectacular Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s masterpiece, and enjoy a panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuïc Hill. Also visit the GOTHIC QUARTER. Afternoon at leisure. An optional excursion to Montserrat can be arranged. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D)
Day 9:
Barcelona. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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5/25/2012 - 6/3/2012 |
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6/1/2012 - 6/10/2012 |
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6/8/2012 - 6/17/2012 |
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6/15/2012 - 6/24/2012 |
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6/22/2012 - 7/1/2012 |
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6/29/2012 - 7/8/2012 |
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7/6/2012 - 7/15/2012 |
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7/13/2012 - 7/22/2012 |
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7/20/2012 - 7/29/2012 |
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7/27/2012 - 8/5/2012 |
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8/3/2012 - 8/12/2012 |
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8/10/2012 - 8/19/2012 |
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8/17/2012 - 8/26/2012 |
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8/24/2012 - 9/2/2012 |
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8/31/2012 - 9/9/2012 |
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9/7/2012 - 9/16/2012 |
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9/14/2012 - 9/23/2012 |
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9/21/2012 - 9/30/2012 |
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9/28/2012 - 10/7/2012 |
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10/5/2012 - 10/14/2012 |
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10/12/2012 - 10/21/2012 |
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10/19/2012 - 10/28/2012 |
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10/26/2012 - 11/4/2012 |
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11/9/2012 - 11/18/2012 |
$1,739 |
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11/23/2012 - 12/2/2012 |
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12/7/2012 - 12/16/2012 |
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12/21/2012 - 12/30/2012 |
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City Highlights
Madrid
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum
Cordoba
Guided walking tour, visit the Mosque of the Caliphs
Seville
Guided sightseeing, walk through the Santa Cruz quarter, and visit the Alcazar
Granada
Guided walking tour, visit the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife; dinner at a local restaurant
Valencia
Guided walking tour
Barcelona
Guided sightseeing, take pictures of the Sagrada Familia Basilica, and visit the gothic quarter; farewell dinnerHeadsets throughout the tourNote:December 21 Departure Christmas Eve in Seville
Globus Disclaimer - Indicates that this departure and vacation is available for 2012 early booking. Book and deposit to lock in an early guaranteed price and save 10% on the land-only price. Booking must be made and under deposit between June 29, 2011 and September 13, 2011 for travel between April 1 and December 31, 2012. All tours will be open for 2012 bookings in the Fall of 2011. Vacation upgrades and/or additions will not be available for early booking, as well as, any extra pre- or post-night pricing until the Fall of 2011. With the exception of Journeys Club discounts, future travel promotions are not applicable and are not retroactive on early bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Price Details US
Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.Prices based on double room occupancy.Single room supplement: $499Triple room reduction per person: $30Extra nights per person in Madrid:in single room $178, in twin room $108, in triple room $90Extra nights per person in Barcelona:in single room $208, in twin room $112, in triple room $104Note:December 21 Departure Christmas Eve in Seville2013 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. Details will be available in Sept. 2012
SAVE $250 Per Couple On All GLobus Air-Inclusive 2012 Europe Tours
Save $250 per couple on all Globus air-inclusive 2012 Europe Tours
With Globus, "traveling" and "vacationing" are no longer mutually exclusive. Our variety of tours to Europe take care of all the planning, navigating and hassling for you. Your only responsibility is to take it all in. Enjoy!
Terms & Conditions: Book a 2012 Globus Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive $125 off the air price per person. Must be booked, under deposit and discount applied between February 29 and May 22, 2012 for travel between April 2 and October 25, 2012. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Total air price includes all government-imposed taxes and fees applicable at the time of booking. Your air quote will include all air taxes, surcharges and fees applicable for your itinerary at the time of booking. For return travel from some countries, international travelers are required to pay entry and/or exit fees at the airport. These fees will be collected by the local government and are payable by the traveler at time of travel. Air price, air tax and security fees are non-commissionable. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply. For the most current airline-imposed baggage fees, please check the following website, www.iflybags.com. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Save $500 Per Couple On Globus 2012 Tanzania Tour
Admire herds of elephant as they thunder across the savannah grasslands, see a pride of lions lounging in the sun, and witness the free spirit of the birds flying overhead.
Highlights on this tour include Tarangire National Park, with the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem. With its permanent water source, it's a great place to see elephant, eland, zebra, Cape buffalo, wildebeest, and more. Lake Manyara National Park is home to the world's largest concentration of baboons and over 400 species of birds. Also visit Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's largest park and home to the "Big 5"—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Ngorongoro Crater, which is technically a caldera, offers you the best possibility of seeing the rare black rhinoceros.
This trip offers you not only amazing opportunities to see wildlife, it also gives you a chance to get an insight into the local culture. Visit a local Maasai village to learn about this semi-nomadic tribe. Also, visit Olduvai Gorge, where remains of hominids and fossilized hominid footprints were discovered—providing new facts into human evolution.
Terms & Conditions: Book a 2012 Globus Tanzania: The Savannah & Beyond vacation (QZ) to receive $250 off per person. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between September 7, 2011 and September 25, 2012 for travel in select months of 2012. Not combinable with other offers, Second Tour Discount, Big Savings for Small Groups and Book Early & Save and Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Globus Year Round Discounts - SAVE up to 10%
Globus Year Round Discounts
Young Traveler Discounts
With Globus, travel is definitely a family affair. Young travelers ages 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the land-only portion of their Globus vacation.
Discount for Repeat Travelers
Journeys Club members can save 5% on any 2012 Globus vacation. This is on top of other great member benefits, including exclusive deal alerts throughout the year, unique travel accessories, and special partner discounts and benefits.
Second Tour Discount
It pays to travel more often! Book two Globus vacations traveling in the same year and receive 5% off the land portion of your second tour. And if you take three tours, you save 5% on each of your next two.
Book Early & Save
With Globus, planning ahead pays off. Book your 2012 Globus vacation and pay in full 9 months or more prior to your departure and save 10% off the land-only portion of your tour.
Triple Room Reduction
You can also save when three people travel together and share accommodations. Refer to the itinerary pages for the specific reduction per tour.
Big Savings for Small Groups
Traveling with family and friends has always been rewarding, and now the rewards can really pile up. Small groups of 5, 6, or 7 can save 5% per person off the land-only portion of Globus vacations.
And don't forget: in groups of 8 to 15, one person travels at half-price; in a group of 16+, one person travels free. So, bring others along and multiply the fun—and the savings!
Avoid the Single Room Supplement
We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!
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