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Escorted Package Includes
Flights NYC-Madrid, Barcelona-NYC
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges 9 nights First Class accommodations
2 nights Hesperia Emperatiz 1 night Cordoba Center 2 nights Hesperia Sevilla 1 night Abba Granada Hotel 1 night Valencia Center 2 nights Barcelona Center All transfers 14 meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of local guides in all major cities Entrance fees per itinerary
Special Features
Prado Museum, Madrid Church of Santo Tome, Toledo Great Mosque, Cordoba Cathedral of Seville, Seville Alhambra Palace, Granada City of Arts & Sciences, Valencia Wine & mineral water with all dinners Whisper

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Depart USA

Depart USA for Spain. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for the journey

Day 2: Arrive in Madrid

Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome drink and orientation
Overnight: Madrid

Day 3: Madrid City Tour

Morning sightseeing tour of Madrid. Drive along the Grand Via through the Opera District, Plaza de Colon, and view the Royal Palace. Pass through Puerto del Sol Plaza and Plaza España with its monument to the author Cervantes. The tour will end at the Prado Museum, where you will be able to admire works of art by famous artists such as El Greco, Velázquez, and Ribera. Afternoon and evening at leisure to enjoy a walk in the Retiro, visit museums or join our optional tour to El Escorial
Optional: Escorial & Valley of the Fallen Tour
Overnight: Madrid
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Toledo - Cordoba

This morning, travel to Toledo, the "Museum City." Enjoy a walking tour among the most famous monuments, visiting the St. Tome Church with its El Greco masterpiece and Santa Maria la Blanca. Also admire its famous handcrafted work, the "Damasquinado." Continue south to Andalusia via the region of La Mancha, legendary home of Don Quixote, featuring panoramic views of its famous windmills arriving in Cordoba for dinner
Overnight: Cordoba
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Cordoba City Tour

Begin with a guided sightseeing tour of Cordoba, birthplace of philosopher Moshe Ben Maimon. Visit the amazing Mosque of the Caliphs and see the Roman Bridge and a beautifully restored 14th-century synagogue before continuing to Seville
Optional: Evening Flamenco Show
Overnight: Seville
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Seville City Tour

A morning tour of Seville begins with a visit to the Cathedral of Seville, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. View the Giralda Tower overlooking the Guadalquivir River. Visit the Barrio Santa Cruz (the old Jewish quarter) and the burial site of Christopher Columbus. Drive to the Plaza de España, passing Maria Luisa Park, and explore the narrow streets and the many plazas of the Santa Cruz Quarter. Afternoon at leisure to explore Seville's shops, museums and cafes
Overnight: Seville
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Visit to Alhambra

Morning drive to Granada. Visit the Moorish Alhambra Palace with its famous Lion Courtyard. Walk through the Palacio de Generalife water garden and enjoy a breathtaking view of the town below and the Sierra Nevada mountains
Overnight: Granada
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8: Valencia City Tour

Today we head north through the groves of olives, almonds, lemons and oranges to the garden city of Valencia. On arrival, a guided orientation tour includes the City Gates, City Hall and the Cathedral. View the incredible Arts and Science City designed by contemporary artist Calatrava
Overnight: Valencia
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9: Barcelona City Tour

This morning head along the coast line of Catalunya to Barcelona. This afternoon's tour of Barcelona begins with a drive along the old Harbor to the Plaza Catalunya. In the charming Gothic Quarter, visit the Cathedral. View Gaudi's unusual Sagrada Familia church and drive up Montjuic Hill to the site of the 1992 Olympic Stadium. Tonight, a dinner at a local restaurant is a perfect way to end your tour
Overnight: Barcelona
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10: Full day at leisure

Today enjoy a full day at leisure in Barcelona
Overnight: Barcelona
Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Depart for USA

Transfer to the Barcelona airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

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About Alitalia Vacations

Alitalia Vacations, the tour division of Alitalia Airlines, is operated by Gate 1 Travel, a leading worldwide tour operator. Alitalia Vacations offers air-inclusive vacations to Italy as well as to other cities and countries served by Alitalia in Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond. Featured vacations include individual and group tours, touring itineraries, river and sea cruises, city stays, and special interest activities.

Alitalia Linee Aeree Italiane S.p.A. has been transporting passengers and cargo throughout the world since 1947. Its services include the typical and closely related activities carried out by airlines companies such as flight and ground operations, marketing, business strategies, and sales. In Italy, Alitalia serves 24 airports with 1,265 flights a week. In Europe, the Company serves 45 airports with 928 weekly flights. In the rest of the world, Alitalia planes take off and land at 14 airports with 101 flights every week.

For 27 years, Gate 1 Travel has offered More of the World for Less by developing quality, affordable vacations for North Americans. From its headquarters in suburban Philadelphia and through its network of local offices including Rome, Italy, Gate 1 Travel develops and operates tours throughout the world. Gate 1 Travel has extensive experience as one of the leading tour providers to Italy. Combined with our state-of-the-art online reservations systems, Gate 1 Travel in cooperation with Alitalia, offers the very best in tours to Italy and beyond through Alitalia Vacations.

Booking Policy

Alitalia Vacations, the tour division of Alitalia Airlines, is operated by Gate 1 Travel, a leading worldwide tour operator. Alitalia Vacations offers air-inclusive vacations to Italy as well as to other cities and countries served by Alitalia in Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond. Featured vacations include individual and group tours, touring itineraries, river and sea cruises, city stays, and special interest activities.

Alitalia Linee Aeree Italiane S.p.A. has been transporting passengers and cargo throughout the world since 1947. Its services include the typical and closely related activities carried out by airlines companies such as flight and ground operations, marketing, business strategies, and sales. In Italy, Alitalia serves 24 airports with 1,265 flights a week. In Europe, the Company serves 45 airports with 928 weekly flights. In the rest of the world, Alitalia planes take off and land at 14 airports with 101 flights every week.

For 27 years, Gate 1 Travel has offered More of the World for Less by developing quality, affordable vacations for North Americans. From its headquarters in suburban Philadelphia and through its network of local offices including Rome, Italy, Gate 1 Travel develops and operates tours throughout the world. Gate 1 Travel has extensive experience as one of the leading tour providers to Italy. Combined with our state-of-the-art online reservations systems, Gate 1 Travel in cooperation with Alitalia, offers the very best in tours to Italy and beyond through Alitalia Vacations.

* Prices do not include taxes and fees, may not include airfare and are based on double occupancy. Tour information including pricing may not be up to date.

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