Collette > Spains Classics

Spains Classics
10 Days starting from $1,749

Countries Visited:
Spain

 

Length: 10 Days
Type:
Category: Europe Tour
Operator: Collette
Tour Code: 3473
   
 
About This Tour


Spain is a colorful pageant of art, history and culture, set against a backdrop that spans sunny Mediterranean shores and grand mountain ranges, dotted with groves of oranges and olives. Explore the priceless treasures in Madrid's Prado Museum. Visit the exotic and expansive Alhambra palace, resplendent with Moorish regal flair. Feel the passion of the Flamenco with reserved seating at a performance in Seville. Explore Valencia, Barcelona, Granada, Cordoba and Toledo.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing Highlights
  • Additional Details

Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
8 Buffet Breakfast(s), 1 Lunch, 5 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

MADRID Husa Moncloa Hotel
SEVILLE Melia Sevilla Hotel or Melia Lebreros Hotel
GRANADA Tryp Albayzin or Hotel Marcia Real de la Alhambra
VALENCIA Beatrice Rey Don Jaime
BARCELONA Hotel Colon Barcelona 
On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Add a pre night stay in Madrid or a post night stay in Barcelona. Prices start at $140 per person.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach
Day 1
Overnight Flight
Welcome to Collette''s familiarization tour of Spain and Portugal. Your trip begins with an overnight flight to Madrid, Spain.

Day 2
Arrive Madrid, Spain
Arriving in Madrid, you have some free time to relax before tonight''s welcome dinner, featuring Spanish cuisine and wine.

Day 3
Madrid - Toledo - Madrid
Your tour of Madrid features the opulent Royal Palace with its impressive collection of furniture and artifacts. In the afternoon, visit the ancient capital of Toledo, featuring a medley of sites including the Gothic Cathedral, 13th century Synagogue, and El Greco’s masterpiece painting, “The Burial of Count Orgaz."

Day 4
Madrid - Cordoba - Seville
You depart the "land of castles" and travel to Cordoba. In this beautiful city you will visit the old Jewish Quarter, the 14th century Synagogue and the Mezquita, one of the world''s largest mosques. Later, depart for the beautiful Andalusian city of Seville, your home for the next two nights.

Day 5
Seville
Today you will see Columbus'' tomb, the ornate cathedral and Giralda Bell Tower. After a walking tour of the quaint old Santa Cruz Quarter and the beautiful Maria Luisa Park, enjoy an afternoon of leisure. This evening, enjoy an authentic flamenco show featuring Seville''s top performers.

Day 6
Seville - Lisbon, Portugal
En route to Lisbon, you pass charming farming villages and cork and olive tree plantations. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a delightful dinner complete with local cuisine and Fado music at Adega Machado''s restaurant.

Day 7
Lisbon - Estoril Coast - Lisbon
A tour of Lisbon features the Moorish Alfama Quarter, Jeronimo''s Monastery, Monument to the Discoveries, and the Tower of Belem. In the afternoon, explore the world-famous resorts of the Lisbon coast. You begin with Sintra, one of the oldest and most beautiful towns in all of Portugal. Next is the beautiful resort town of Cascais, followed by Estoril. Celebrate the end of a wonderful trip with a farewell dinner.

Day 8
Lisbon - Depart for Home


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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.
         
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Know Before You Go....

Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.

Passport & Visa Information
Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

Time Zone
Spain is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.
Electricity
An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage for Europe is 220.
Elevation
Elevation on this tour will not exceed 2,000 feet.
  • In Southern Spain, see the beauty of Cordoba’s colorful streets lined with orange trees and balconies dripping with fresh flowers.
  • Tour the former capital of the Spanish Empire when you visit Toledo and experience the unparalleled blending of Moorish, Jewish, Visigoth and Christian cultures.
  • Feel the rhythm and passion of the flamenco with reserved seating at a performance in Seville.
  • Enjoy your stay in cultural Barcelona, home of Antonio Gaudi’s masterpieces.

    • Know Before You Go....

    Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.

    Passport & Visa Information
    Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

    IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

    Time Zone
    Spain is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.
    Electricity
    An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage for Europe is 220.
    Elevation
    Elevation on this tour will not exceed 2,000 feet.
       
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