why a coach tour? are we choosing the right tour operator? · why a coach tour? are we choosing the...

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Why a coach tour? Are we choosing the right Tour Operator? These are doubts that anybody could have when planning their holidays. We, Julia Travel, specialized Tour Operator since 1933, have the know-how to guarantee the best quality trips. Enjoy unforgettable experience with us and our professional team. Trying to be of some help, it is with pleasure, that we detail several reasons to remove your doubts: Touring by coach, according your time limit, will make your dreams become alive experiencing and enjoying foreign countries acquiring, at the same time, a better knowledge of the visited country. At your disposal a wide selection of tours with different days of length, all of them guided by professional multilingual tour escort and multilingual licensed local guides. Our modern fleet of air conditioned and panoramic windows coaches with reclining seats together with our experienced drivers ensure comfort, safety and peacefulness. With our tours you have the opportunity to meet people from all cultures and ages. Experience, together with them, the finding of new places. Guaranteed departures of our tours are given for your quietness in the assurance that your travel plan will go ahead. Avoid shocks and inconvenient. Peace of mind, on your behalf, forms part of our offer. Your accommodation at reliable hotels, according to tour category, has been conveniently booked and your transportation is organized as well. Daily breakfast plus various meals are included in the tours; please check the itinerary of yours. There are plenty of possibilities available on the tours to taste the local cuisine on your own. While travelling in a tour is very affordable we also apply some discounts to children travelling with adults and to senior citizens. Kindly ask for more information. For all the explained reasons a coach tour is, without a doubt, a very convenient way to know a country and Julia Travel, because of its knowledge and experience in the field, is the most suitable Tour Operator. OUR TOURS INCLUDE:

Transportation by private deluxe air-conditioned motor coach with panoramic windows. We do have our own fleet of motor coaches, establishing a difference with many other Tour Operators. Experience, comfort, safety and peace of mind, this is what we guarantee with our modern vehicles and experienced drivers. Multilingual tour escort, we are well aware of the great importance of the tour escort during the tour. Consequently, we do select the most experienced tour escorts. They will coordinate the accommodation and services taking care of a proper tour development and assuring a pleasant holiday. If the number of participants in a specific tour will not reach to a minimum, our expert driver could take over this service. Local sightseeing. In order that our passengers may enjoy the cultural and historic sites of each visited city, Julià travel will allocate the best licensed and expert local guides, Entrance fees to monuments as indicated in each itinerary. Supplements. High Season, as indicated in each tour. Easter Week & Spring Fair in Seville, as indicated in each tour. Please ask for supplement on Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

Hotel accommodation. Our selection criteria are quality services and appropriate infrastructure reserving those hotels that offer the widest guarantee. Accommodation will be provided according to client's selection of tour category: "T" Superior & "A" Superior Plus. Travel with insurance. All tours published in this brochure included in the price. Our passengers are covered during the entire journey, as detailed in page… Luggage. Transportation of only one luggage per person limited to weight of 30kg is included in our motor coach during the tour. Professional support. Our experienced staff is at your service to solve any type of unforeseen circumstances that might happen during the tour. Discounts. Children under 4 years old, free of charge sharing twin room with 2 adults (one child per room maximum). All their expenses at parents charge directly. Children 4-7 year old, sharing room with 2 adults (one child per room only) 25% discount. Senior over 65 years old, 5% discount. Triple, 3rd adult pax sharing twin, 5% discount. Discounts are not cumulative.

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BRIEF IMAGE SPAIN Spain is sited in the southwest of Europe occupying part of the Iberian Peninsula and bordered by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean; it is one of the most mountainous countries in Europe. Spain covers 504.788 Km2 including its archipelagos of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean and Canary Islands in the Atlantic. Population is over 46 million inhabitants. Andalusia is one of the most attractive areas within the Mediterranean regions, due to its mild climate, environmental nature, its history and culture. It was consecutively conquered by Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians and Romans, later Vandals and Suevians and the Arabs occupied the region during five centuries. Seville, Granada, Cordoba, cities of light and music, inspiration for many poets, writers and great artists, gather the best monuments of a splendorous past, the Giralda in Seville, the Alhambra in Granada, the Mosque in Cordoba are, with many others, a delight for all visitors. The Basque Country boasts one of the best gastronomies in the world, beaches surrounded by nature, examples of avant-garde architecture ... This area of northern Spain is perfect for a visit of the most complete. If you go to the Basque Country you have to taste its famous "pintxos": delights of miniature cuisine that you will see exposed in many bars. In addition, you will find several restaurants of some of the great chefs of the new Spanish cuisine. And to taste delicious wines, try in the area known as Rioja Alavesa. Also worthy of a place of honor is its beautiful coast destinations, with places as well-known as San Sebastian, Zarautz or Getxo and inland cities such as Vitoria and Bilbao. In the latter, buildings like its newest Guggenheim Museum have achieved international fame. Do not miss this or the spectacular Vizcaya Suspension Bridge, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Add to all this a spectacular nature (the Basque Country owns both Natural Parks and Biosphere Reserves) perfect for practicing sport and an incentive to travel the popular Camino de Santiago, which passes through this area of Spain. Cantabria in what is known as Green Spain, you can look forward to enjoying a trip full of natural landscapes, excellent gastronomy and a unique artistic and architectural heritage. This northern part of Spain is home to various prehistoric caves, of which the most famous of all is Altamira, awarded the World Heritage designation and known as the "Sistine Chapel of Prehistoric Art". Cantabria also lies on the famous Way of Saint James pilgrim route, and its towns and villages contain a wealth of beautiful monuments such as the Magdalena Palace in Santander, the monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana or Gaudí’s “Capricho” monument in Comillas. Galicia with its capital of Santiago de Compostela is the final destination on the Way of Saint James, the famous pilgrim route. For this reason alone it is worth visiting this region in Green Spain. You'll love its landscapes full of green wooded valleys, and its amazing beaches. All along the length of its coastline, bathed by the Cantabrian Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, you'll find areas of spectacular cliffs like those on A Costa da Morte, or the incredible Islas Atlánticas National Park. You can visit its numerous charming villages, both on the sea and inland, and cities such as Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Ferrol, Lugo, Orense, Pontevedra and Vigo. You'll marvel at its many monuments such as the Tower of Hercules or Lugo’s city walls, both designated World Heritage sites by the UNESCO. Galicia’s delicious gastronomy is one of its strong points, and features a variety of typical produce and dishes, including its shellfish (Dublin Bay prawns, king prawns, king scallops, mussels, scallops, lobsters, crabs), veal, octopus “a feira” (with potatoes), gammon with turnip greens or the almond tart known as “tarta de Santiago”. And to drink what could be better than two of its most famous wines, Ribeiro and Albariño (which each have their own Wine Route) or the popular “queimada” (alcoholic spirits set alight in an earthenware bowl according to the typical ritual). PORTUGAL Independent since 1143, established its definite continental borders in 1297, being one of the oldest European countries. Located at the utmost southwest point of the Iberian Peninsula, its location along the Atlantic coast has determinated, since the old times, its marine vocation.

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Portugal has an extension of 91.985 Km2 including its archipelagos of the Açores and Madeira Island within the Atlantic Ocean. Its population is just above 11 million inhabitants. Its richful monumental artistic and archaeological patrimony is a testimony not only of those 850 years of history and encounters with far away cultures, but also of the presence of previous civilizations, sample of all can be found in its capital, Lisbon. MOROCCO Morocco, a country of cultural, linguistic and climatic contrasts. It is westernmost country in North Africa bathed by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, it has an extension of over 700.000 Km2 and a population over 30 millions inhabitants. Its old and beautiful Imperial Cities, its artistic monuments and picturesque streets, Kasbahs, Medinas and Souks, offer a fascinating view of this country. Morocco the country of light and color melted within and organized magic, the magic of its oasis, mountains, sky and sea. Beyond the mountains and the walls of its towns and cities, the Berbers, Arabs, Nomads and Highlanders hide out.

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SVQ2: CORDOBA AND SEVILLE 2 Day tour ...................................................................................................... 8 MA3D: CORDOBA, CACERES AND SEVILLE 3 Day tour ..................................................................................... 9 A3J: ANDALUSIA AND COSTA DEL SOL 3 Day tour......................................................................................... 10 A4L: ANDALUSIA - TOLEDO 4 Day Tour ......................................................................................................... 11 A4D: ANDALUSIA - COSTA DEL SOL 4 Day tour ............................................................................................. 13 CLB: VALENCIA - BARCELONA 4 Day tour ...................................................................................................... 15 MAD4: MADRID. CITY BREAK & DAILY TOURS 4 Day tour ............................................................................. 18 MBCN4: BARCELONA CITY BREAK 4 Day tour ............................................................................................... 19 A5J: ANDALUSIA - TOLEDO 5 Day tour .......................................................................................................... 21 A6D: ANDALUSIA - COSTA DEL SOL - TOLEDO 6 Day tour ............................................................................. 23 ACL: ANDALUSIA AND THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST WITH BARCELONA 7 Day tour ................................... 26 A8L: ANDALUSIA - COSTA DEL SOL 8 Day tour .............................................................................................. 28 A12J: ANDALUSIA AND MOROCCO 12 Day tour ............................................................................................ 30 PTC: LISBON – PORTO & FATIMA 6 Day tour ................................................................................................. 33 PA6D: PORTUGAL AND ANDALUSIA 11 Day tour .......................................................................................... 35 PACL: PORTUGAL – ANDALUSIA – MEDITERRANEAN CAPITALS .................................................................... 39 PAM: PORTUGAL, ANDALUSIA AND MOROCCO 18 Day tour ........................................................................ 42 CG4X: NORTHERN SPAIN 4 Day tour ............................................................................................................. 47 MPV5X: BASQUE COUNTRY 5 Days ............................................................................................................... 49 GRB6V: GALICIA & North of Portugal 6 Day tour .......................................................................................... 52 CRB8X: NORTHERN SPAIN & GALICIA 8 Day tour .......................................................................................... 54 GPTC: GALICIA & PORTUGAL 10 Day tour ..................................................................................................... 57 CGPTC: NORTHERN SPAIN & PORTUGAL 12 Day tour ................................................................................... 60 RONIB: IBERIAN TOUR (North Spain – Portugal – Andalucia – Levante – Barcelona) 19 Day tour ............... 64 MACLR: ANDALUCIA – MEDITERRANEA COAST – CLASSIC ITALY (Madrid – Rome) 16 Days (Bus + Ferry) ... 69 MA4XM: SMALL GROUP MADRID + ANDALUSIA & TOLEDO 7 Day tour – Maximum 15 pax ...................... 73 MA4XF: ANDALUSIA & TOLEDO 7 Day tour – Only French ........................................................................... 75 BCN4: BARCELONA. CITY BREAK & DAILY TOURS 4 Day tour ........................................................................ 78 BA4L: ANDALUSIA AND TOLEDO 5 Day Tour ................................................................................................. 80 BA5J: ANDALUSIA WITH COSTA DEL SOL AND TOLEDO 6 Day tour .............................................................. 82 BA6D: ANDALUSIA WITH COSTA DEL SOL & TOLEDO 7 Day tour .................................................................. 85 BACL: ANDALUSIA AND MEDITERRANEAN COAST FROM BARCELONA – 6 Day tour .................................... 87 BA12J: ANDALUSIA AND MOROCCO 13 Day tour ......................................................................................... 90 BPTC: LISBON – PORTO & FATIMA 7 Day tour .............................................................................................. 93 BPA6D: PORTUGAL AND ANDALUSIA 12 Day tour ........................................................................................ 95 BPACL: PORTUGAL - ANDALUSIA - MEDITERRANEAN CAPITALS ................................................................... 99 BPAM: PORTUGAL, ANDALUSIA AND MOROCCO 19 Day tour ................................................................... 102

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BCG4X: NORTHERN SPAIN 4 Day tour (Bus + Train) .................................................................................... 107 BPV5X: COUNTRY VASQUE 5 Day tour (Bus + Train) ................................................................................... 109 BGRB6V: GALICIA & North of Portugal 7 Day tour (Bus + Train) ................................................................. 112 BCRB8X: NORTHERN SPAIN & GALICIA 8 Day tour (Bus + Train)................................................................. 114 BGPTC: GALICIA & PORTUGAL 11 Day tour (Bus + Train) ............................................................................ 118 BCGPTC: NORTHERN SPAIN & PORTUGAL 12 Day tour (Bus + Train) .......................................................... 121 BRONIB: IBERIAN TOUR (North Spain – Portugal – Andalucia – Levante – Barcelona) 17 Day tour (Train + Bus) .............................................................................................................................................................. 124 BA4XM: SMALL GROUP ANDALUSIA AND TOLEDO 7 Day tour ................................................................... 128 BA4XF: ANDALUSIA AND TOLEDO 7 Day tour ............................................................................................. 130 A2D: GRANADA AND TOLEDO 2 Day tour ................................................................................................... 132 A3D: GRANADA, TOLEDO AND MADRID 3 Day tour .................................................................................... 133 A7D: ANDALUSIA AND MADRID WITH TOLEDO 7 Day tour ........................................................................ 135 MAR3V: MOROCCO EXPRESS 3 Day tour .................................................................................................... 137 MAR4X: MOROCCO WITH TANGIER, FEZ AND RABAT 4 Day tour............................................................... 138 MAR5V: MOROCCO, IMPERIAL CITIES EXPRESS 5 Day tour ........................................................................ 140 MAR7D: MOROCCO, IMPERIAL CITIES IN FULL 7 Day tour .......................................................................... 142 DES9V: MOROCCO, THE GREAT DESERT (The route of the Kasbahs) - 9 Day tour ...................................... 144 SGPTC: NORTHERN SPAIN & PORTUGAL 8 Day tour ................................................................................... 147 B5V: BILBAO AND SURROUNDINGS 5 Day tour ........................................................................................... 149 B7V: BILBAO AND SURROUNDINGS 7 Day tour ........................................................................................... 152 PV7L: PAIS VASCO WITH BILBAO AND SAN SEBASTIAN 7 Day tour ............................................................. 154 PMAD4: MADRID WITH TOLEDO, AVILA AND SEGOVIA 4 Day tour ............................................................ 156 PA6L: ANDALUSIA WITH CORDOBA, COSTA DEL SOL AND TOLEDO 6 Day tour .......................................... 158 P8ACL: ANDALUSIA AND MAJOR MEDITERRANEAN CITIES 8 Day tour ...................................................... 160 PAML: ANDALUSIA AND MOROCCO 13 Day tour ........................................................................................ 164 MCLBM: MADRID - VALENCIA - BARCELONA 7 Day tour ............................................................................ 167 MA4LM: MADRID + ANDALUSIA AND TOLEDO 7 Day tour ......................................................................... 170 MA5JM: MADRID + ANDALUSIA WITH COSTA DEL SOL AND TOLEDO 8 Day tour ...................................... 172 MA6DM: MADRID + ANDALUSIA AND RELAXATION ON THE COSTA DEL SOL 9 Day tour .......................... 174 MA8LM: ANDALUSIA AND RELAXATION ON THE COSTA DEL SOL 11 Day tour .......................................... 176 MACLM: MADRID + ANDALUSIA AND MEDITERRANEAN COAST 10 Day tour ............................................ 178 MACLB: MADRID + ANDALUSIA AND THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST WITH BCN 9 Day tour (MAD – BCN). 181 MPTCM: LISBON – PORTO & FATIMA with Madrid 9 Day tour ................................................................... 184 MPA6DM: MADRID + PORTUGAL AND ANDALUSIA 14 Day tour ................................................................ 186 MPACLM: MADRID + PORTUGAL AND ANDALUSIA 16 Day tour ................................................................ 189 MPACLB: PORTUGAL - ANDALUSIA - MEDITERRANEAN CAPITALS 15 Day tour (MAD-BCN) ..................... 193 MA12JM: MADRID + ANDALUSIA AND MOROCCO 15 Day tour ................................................................. 197 MPAMM: MADRID + PORTUGAL, ANDALUSIA AND MOROCCO 21 Day tour ............................................. 201 MCG4XM: NORTHERN SPAIN 7 Day tour .................................................................................................... 206 MCRB8XM: NORTHERN SPAIN & GALICIA 11 Day tour .............................................................................. 208

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MCGPTCM: NORTHERN SPAIN & PORTUGAL 15 Day tour .......................................................................... 211 MRONIBM: IBERIAN TOUR (North Spain – Portugal – Andalucia – Levante – Barcelona) 22 Day tour ...... 215 MPV5XM: COUNTRY VASQUE 8 Days (Bus + Train) .................................................................................... 220 MGRB6VM: GALICIA & North of Portugal 9 Day tour ................................................................................. 223 MGPTCM: GALICIA & PORTUGAL 13 Day tour ............................................................................................ 225 BA4LM: BARCELONA + ANDALUSIA AND TOLEDO 8 Day tour (BCN-MAD) ................................................. 228 BA5JM: BARCELONA + ANDALUSIA WITH COSTA DEL SOL AND TOLEDO 9 Day tour (BCN-MAD) .............. 230 BA6DM: BARCELONA + ANDALUSIA, COSTA DEL SOL & TOLEDO 10 Day tour (BCN-MAD) (Train + Bus) .. 233 BA8LM: ANDALUSIA - COSTA DEL SOL 12 Day tour (BCN-MAD) ................................................................. 236 BACLB: BARCELONA + ANDALUSIA, THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST AND BARCELONA 9 Day tour .............. 238 BA12JM: ANDALUSIA AND MOROCCO 16 Day tour (BCN – MAD) .............................................................. 242 BPTCM: LISBON – PORTO & FATIMA with Barcelona and Madrid 10 Day tour (BCN-MAD) ....................... 246 BPA6DM: PORTUGAL AND ANDALUSIA 15 Day tour................................................................................... 249 BPAMM: PORTUGAL, ANDALUSIA AND MOROCCO 22 Day tour ................................................................ 252 CA7DC: COSTA DEL SOL + ANDALUSIA AND MADRID WITH TOLEDO 10 Day tour ...................................... 257 CMAR4XC: COSTA DEL SOL + MOROCCO WITH TANGIER, FEZ AND RABAT 7 Day tour .............................. 260 CMAR5VC: COSTA DEL SOL + MOROCCO, IMPERIAL CITIES EXPRESS 8 Day tour ....................................... 262 CMAR7DC: COSTA DEL SOL + MOROCCO IMPERIAL CITIES IN FULL 10 Day tour ........................................ 264 CDES9VC: MOROCCO, THE GREAT DESERT (The route of the Kasbahs) - 12 Day tour ................................ 266 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................ 270

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Departure from Madrid SVQ2: CORDOBA AND SEVILLE 2 Day tour (Bus + Train)

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A”

IN TWIN 325 336 IN SINGLE 365 412 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 10 15 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: April 12 & 16

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April 01 to October 31: Monday & Thursday departures November: 01, 05, 12, 19, 22, 26 & 29. December 03, 10, 17, 20, 24, 27 & 31. January’ 19: 03, 07, 14, 21 & 28. February’ 19: 04, 11, 18, 25 & 28. March’ 19: 04, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25 & 28.

Guided visits in Cordoba and Seville / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach and back to Madrid by high speed AVE train (tourist class) / Accommodation at selected class / 1 Breakfast and 1 dinner / Travel insurance.

1st Day (Mon. or Thu.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, one of the largest areas of the country that shows an enormous heritage. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

2nd Day (Tue. or Fri.) SEVILLE – MADRID (by train) Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views. In the late afternoon transfer on your own to the train station to depart by AVE, high speed train, at 6:45 pm from Seville arriving to Madrid at 9:15 pm. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) Tour escort service is not provided during the train journey.

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A Meliá Lebreros

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Departure from Madrid MA3D: CORDOBA, CACERES AND SEVILLE 3 Day tour (Bus + Train)

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 400 440 IN SINGLE 485 535 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 20 30 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: April 15.

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Guaranteed departures: April 01 to October 31: Sunday departures November: 11 & 25. December 23 & 30. January’ 19: 13 & 27. February’ 19: 24. March’ 19: 24 & 31.

Guided visits in Cordoba & Seville / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach and back to Madrid by high speed AVE train (tourist class) / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 2 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sun.) MADRID – CACERES – CORDOBA Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Drive eastwards on a modern highway towards Extremadura, homeland of many discoverers of the new world. Arrive Caceres, capital of the province, declared World Heritage City. Time at leisure to walk through the old town with its ancient walls and well known medieval quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. City tour including its impressive “Mosque” today a Cathedral. Walk through its narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter. Continue on towards Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Tue.) SEVILLE – MADRID (by train) Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views. In the late afternoon transfer on your own to the train station to depart by AVE, high speed train, at 6:45 pm from Seville arriving to Madrid at 9:15 pm. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*)Tour escort service is not provided during the train journey. Nights City Class Hotels

1 Cordoba T A

Tryp Cordoba NH Cordoba Guadalquivir

1 Seville T A

Catalonia Santa Justa / Catalonia Giralda Silken Al-Andalus Palace

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Departure from Madrid & ending at Costa del Sol A3J: ANDALUSIA AND COSTA DEL SOL 3 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 340 365 IN SINGLE 430 505 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 15 20 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: April 12 & 19.

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Guaranteed departures: April 01 to October 31: Thursday departures November: 01, 22 & 29. December 20 & 27. January’ 19: 03. February’ 19: 28. March’ 19: 14, 21 & 28.

Guided visits in Cordoba and Seville/Tour escort during the tour/Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach/Accommodation at selected class /Daily breakfast and 2 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Thu.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, one of the largest areas of the country that shows and enormous heritage. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Fri.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco Tour. 3rd Day (Sat.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. Continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. END OF OUR SERVICE.

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2 Seville T A

Catalonia Santa Justa / Catalonia Giralda Meliá Lebreros

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Departure from Madrid A4L: ANDALUSIA - TOLEDO 4 Day Tour


IN TWIN 495 525 IN SINGLE 605 715 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 20 25

SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: April 16. May 14 & Sep 24.

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Guaranteed departures: Monday all year round. Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens) and Toledo / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 3 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Mon.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Drive southward along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows an enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 3rd Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – GRANADA After breakfast at the hotel drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 4th Day (Thu.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE.

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2 Seville T Catalonia Santa Justa / Catalonia Giralda A Melia Lebreros

1 Granada T Los Angeles A Melia Granada

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Departure from Madrid ending Costa del Sol A4D: ANDALUSIA - COSTA DEL SOL 4 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 440 510 IN SINGLE 560 650 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 20 30 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: April 15.

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Guided visits in Cordoba and Seville / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 3 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sun.) MADRID – CACERES – CORDOBA Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Drive westwards on a modern highway towards Extremadura, homeland of many discoverers of the new world. Arrive Caceres, capital of the province, declared World Heritage City. Time at leisure to walk through the old town with its ancient walls and well known medieval quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. City tour including its impressive “Mosque”, today a Cathedral, and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. Continue on towards Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco Tour.

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4th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; time at leisure to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. Continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. END OF OUR SERVICE. Nights

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Departure from Madrid

CLB: VALENCIA - BARCELONA 4 Day tour

(Train + Bus)

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 510 568 IN SINGLE 760 843 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 20 25 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: April 26; May 10; June 07 & 28; September 13 & Mar’19 21.

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(*) Barcelona Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel.

Guaranteed departures on Thursdays: April: 05, 12, 19 & 26. October: 04, 11, 18 & 25. May: 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31. November: 01 & 22. June: 07, 14, 21 & 28. December 27. July: 05, 12, 19 & 26. January’ 19: 03 & 24. August: 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30. February’ 19: 28. September: 06, 13, 20 & 27. March’ 19: 21 & 28.

Guided visit in Valencia and Barcelona / Tour escort during the tour / High speed AVE train Madrid-Valencia (tourist class) / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Transfer Valencia station to hotel / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Thu.) MADRID – VALENCIA (train) Call on Madrid “Puerta de Atocha” train station to depart by AVE, high speed train to Valencia. Enjoy the journey. Arrival, transfer from station to your hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Fri.) VALENCIA – BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to watch the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings. Early afternoon departure northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco, reach Barcelona principal Mediterranean city homeland of the famous architect Gaudí symbol of the Catalonian modernism. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rdDay (Sat.) BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona well known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, drive along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudí such as La Pedrera, Casa Milá, etc. – declared World Heritage buildings. – The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city and harbor, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city full attractive offers as well as exquisite and varied gastronomy. Accommodation at the hotel.

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4th Day (Sun.) BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – MADRID After breakfast at the hotel departure southwest along an industrial and agricultural area with certain relevance within Europe. Arrive to Zaragoza, capital city of Aragón, within the banks of Ebro river the most copious within the Iberian Peninsula. Zaragoza, known as Cesar Augusta during The Roman period had an important role in Spanish history. Some free time to see the impressive Baroque architecture of the Basilic-Temple of Our Lady Pilar. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) Tour escort service is not provided during the train journey.


1 Valencia T/A Nh Valencia Las Artes

2 Barcelona T Catalonia Barcelona 505

A Catalonia Barcelona Plaza / Tryp Condal Mar

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Departure from Madrid MAD4: MADRID. CITY BREAK & DAILY TOURS 4 Day tour


IN TWIN 415 490

IN SINGLE 700 820

Guaranteed departures: Daily

Arrival and departure transfers from/to airport / Regular tours and excursions with transport and guide during tours shown in the itinerary / 3 night hotel accommodation at selected class / Daily Breakfast / Travel insurance. 1st Day MADRID Meeting assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up from your hotel for a Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon free to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day MADRID – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up from your hotel for a morning excursion to Toledo located 70km away from Madrid it is one of the oldest towns in Europe; drive southward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus river, the impressive Imperial city-museum of Toledo “World Heritage City” where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short panoramic City tour including the most important monuments, its genuine Spanish buildings representing almost all the periods in the history (Arab, Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance and Baroque style) its narrow streets and the famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron). Return to Madrid. Rest of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day MADRID Breakfast. Transfer from hotel to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) Prices not valid during fairs, congresses or special events. Please ask for supplement during the following periods: Apr. 19-23; Sep. 14-16; Sep. 21-27; Oct. 08-11; Dec. 31 & Jan.’19 15-21.


3 Madrid T Mayorazgo / Florida Norte or similar

A Courtyard Marriott Madrid Princesa / Catalonia Gran Via or similar

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MBCN4: BARCELONA CITY BREAK 4 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 655 780 IN SINGLE 855 1050

(*) Barcelona Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel. Guaranteed departures: Daily

Airport & Station transfers as per the itinerary / Regular tours with transport and guide during tours shown in the itinerary / high speed AVE train Madrid-Barcelona (tourist class) / 3 nights’ hotel accommodation & Daily Breakfast / Travel insurance. 1st Day MADRID – BARCELONA (TRAIN) Call on Madrid “Puerta de Atocha” train station to depart by AVE, high speed train, at 9:30 am to Barcelona. Enjoy the journey with the comfort and operating speed of this AVE train. Arrival at 12:48 pm. Transfer from station to your hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up from your hotel for a morning Highlights tour of Barcelona. Passeig de Gràcia, where you will see the most famous Gaudi houses, casa Batlló and La casa Mila (La Pedrera). Continue to the sea where you will be able to admire the intense changes the city underwent with the organization of the Olympic Games in 1992. You will drive by the Arc of the Triumph, Ciudadela Park, the Olympic Village, the Olympic Port, Barceloneta, Port Vell, and Plaza de Colon with its famous Columbus monument. This point is also the beginning of the famous Ramblas. Continuation driving up Montjuïc where we will make a short stop in Olympic Stadium and then up till Montjuïc Castle where you will enjoy a cable car ride with precious views of the city. The bus will pick you up at the last station and we will continue our Montjuïc visit passing by the sports facilities built for the 1992 Olympic Games: the Palau Sant Jordi, the Olympic swimming pool Picornell until we get to the Spanish Village. Visit of this charming place where you will admire a collection of traditional buildings from all over Spain, and a demonstration of a selection of the handcrafts made in this country. Afterwards and during the drive back to the city center you will be able to admire the Venetian Towers, the Montjuïc fountains, the MNAC and the CC, Las Arenas rebuilt over the ancient Plaza de Toros, arriving to the Plaza de Catalunya, the starting point of a walking tour; the Ramblas, Cathedral Square, throw the narrow street of the Gothic quarter and plaza Sant Jaume where the City hall.. Our tour finishes at the Plaza de Catalunya at a 10min walking distance from our office. Note: January to March (dates to be confirmed) the cable car doesn't work due to revision tasks, this service will be replaced by a tapas tasting in Spanish Village. The stop at Olympic Stadium will be performed whenever there is any event that prevents access to the stadium. Afternoon is at leisure to enjoy this wonderful city and surroundings. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day BARCELONA – MONTSERRAT – BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up from your hotel for a morning tour to Montserrat. The mountain of Montserrat which rises majestically to 4,051 feet (1,236 meter). The rocks of Montserrat were

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formed by natural cement of sand during the centuries. The wind and rain shaped the mountain with strange and varied forms. Visit to the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, which holds the famous XII C. Romanesque carving of Virgin Moreneta (the Black Madonna). The Benedict sanctuary of Montserrat has been founded in 1025 and provides a mystical backdrop for the Virgin of Montserrat, the patron saint of Catalonia who is enshrined in the monastery's Royal Basilica. The little monastery soon began to receive pilgrims and visitors who contributed to the spread of stories of miracles and wonders performed by the Virgin. Today, Montserrat has been modernized to continue attending to the needs to pilgrims, one thousand years after it was originally founded. Free time to visit the audio visual exhibition about the history and creation of Montserrat and taste typical liquors of Montserrat. The Escolania of Montserrat is one of the oldest boy’s choirs in Europe (XIV C.). On some days the children's choir sings in the monastery (subject to the school calendar and special events of the choir and monastery). Afternoon free to continue exploring the wonders that this city has to offer. Accommodation at hotel. 4th Day BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Barcelona’s airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) Prices no valid during certain fairs, congresses or special events. Please ask for supplement during the following periods: Apr. 15-18; Apr. 27-29; May 11-13; Jun. 08-10; Jun. 29-Jul. 01; Sep. 14-16: Feb.’19 15-Mar.’19 05.


3 Barcelona A T

Catalonia Barcelona Plaza / Evenia Rosello or similar Catalonia Barcelona 505 / Evenia Rocafort or similar

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Departure from Madrid A5J: ANDALUSIA - TOLEDO 5 Day tour


IN TWIN 585 635

IN SINGLE 750 880

HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 25 30 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: April 12, 19 & Dec 27.

90

100

Guaranteed departures:

Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra &Generalife Gardens) and Toledo/Tour escort during the tour/Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach/Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 4 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Thu.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Fri.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 3rd Day (Sat.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

April 01 to October 31: Thursday departures November: 01, 22 & 29. December 20 & 27. January’ 19: 03. February’ 19: 28. March’ 19: 14, 21 & 28.

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4th Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA Breakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 5th Day (Mon.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. Nights

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Class

Hotels

2 Seville T A

Catalonia Santa Justa Melia Lebreros

1 Costa del Sol T/A Sol Don Pablo/Don Marco / Sol Principe

1 Granada T A

Los Angeles Abades Nevada Palace

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Departure from Madrid A6D: ANDALUSIA - COSTA DEL SOL - TOLEDO 6 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 685 770 IN SINGLE 885 995 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 35 40 MIDDLE SEASON SUPPLEMENT (May 01 to 31). 15 20 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: April 15.

90 100

Guaranteed departures: April 01 to October 31:

Sunday departures

November: 11 & 25. December 23 & 30. January’ 19: 13 & 27. February’ 19: 24. March’ 19: 24 & 31.

Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens) & Toledo / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 5 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sun.) MADRID – CACERES – CORDOBA Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Drive westwards on a modern highway towards Extremadura, homeland of many discoverers of the new world. Arrive Caceres, capital of the province, declared World Heritage City. Time at leisure to walk through the old town with its ancient walls and well known medieval quarter. Afterwards, continue on driving south towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. City tour including its impressive “Mosque”, today a Cathedral, and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. Continue on towards Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco Tour. 4th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; time at leisure to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. Continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

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5th Day (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA Breakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 6th Day (Fri.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. Nights

City

Class

Hotels

1 2

Cordoba Seville

T A T A

Tryp Cordoba NH Cordoba Guadalquivir Catalonia Santa Justa / Catalonia Giralda Silken Al-Andalus Palace


1 Granada T A

Alixares Gran Hotel Luna

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ACL: ANDALUSIA AND THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST WITH BARCELONA 7 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 865 910 IN SINGLE 1160 1285 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 40 50 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: April 16. Apr. 23; May 07 & 14; Jun. 04 & 25; Sep. 10 & 24 & Mar.’19 18.

90 50

100 70

(*) Barcelona Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel. Guaranteed departures on Mondays: April: 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30. October: 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29. May: 07, 14, 21 & 28. November: 19. June: 04, 11, 18 & 25. December 24 & 31. July: 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30. January’ 19: 21. August: 06, 13, 20 & 27. February’ 19: 25. September: 03, 10, 17 & 24. March’ 19: 18 & 25. Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra &Generalife Gardens), Valencia and Barcelona / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class /daily breakfast and 3 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Mon.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco Tour. 3rd Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – GRANADA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter.

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4th Day (Thu.) GRANADA – VALENCIA After breakfast at the hotel start driving looking for the Mediterranean coast. Via Murcia, capital of the fertile garden of the Segura river, continue north via Alicante, the second largest city within the region of Valencia. Reach Valencia one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also the home of the internationally well renowned and delicious “Paella”, Accommodation at the hotel. 5th Day (Fri.) VALENCIA – BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to watch the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings. Early afternoon departure northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. Reach Barcelona principal Mediterranean city homeland of the famous architect Gaudí symbol of the Catalonian modernism. Accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Sat.) BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona well known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, drive along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudí such as La Pedrera, Casa Milá, etc. - declared World Heritage buildings. - The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city and harbor, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city full attractive offers as well as exquisite and varied gastronomy. Accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Sun.) BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – MADRID After breakfast at the hotel departure southwest along an industrial and agricultural area with certain relevance within Europe. Arrive to Zaragoza, capital city of Aragón, within the banks of Ebro River the most copious within the Iberian Peninsula. Zaragoza, known as Cesar Augusta during the Roman period had an important role in Spanish history. Some free time to see the impressive Baroque architecture of the Basilic-Temple of Our Lady Pilar. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. Nights

City

Class

Hotels

2

Seville

T A

Catalonia Santa Justa / Catalonia Giralda Melia Lebreros

1 Granada T A

Los Angeles Melia Granada

1 Valencia T/A NH Valencia Las Artes

2 Barcelona T A

Catalonia Barcelona 505 Catalonia Barcelona Plaza / Tryp Condal Mar

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Departure from Madrid A8L: ANDALUSIA - COSTA DEL SOL 8 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 850 975 IN SINGLE 1155 1315 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Sep. 30) 50 60 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURES: May 14 & Sep. 24.

90

100

Guaranteed departures: May 07 to September 24:

Monday departures.

Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens), and Toledo / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 7 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Mon.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco Tour. 3rdDay (Wed.) SEVILLE – COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast at the hotel. Early afternoon transfer to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist complex. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours. 5th Day (Fri.) COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours. 6th Day (Sat.) COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours.

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7th Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA Breakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter 8th Day (Mon.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This is a combined tour and participants could have different city destination. According to tour segment a different tour escort may be used. (*) During stay in the Costa del Sol, tour escort is not available. Nights City Class Hotels


A Melia Lebreros

4 Costa del Sol T Sol Principe

A Melia Costa del Sol / Ibsersol Alay

1 Granada T Los Angeles

A Abades Nevada Palace

(*) On winter season (November to January) all the guests on class T will be accommodated at the hotel Sol Don Pablo/Don Marco in Costa del Sol.

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Departure from Madrid A12J: ANDALUSIA AND MOROCCO 12 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1275 1435 IN SINGLE 1650 1910 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 60 70 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: April 12 & 19; December 20 & 27.

90

100

Guaranteed departures: April 01 to October 31: Thursday departures November: 22. December 20 & 27. January’ 19: - February’ 19: - March’ 19: 14, 21 & 28. Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens), Toledo, Fez, Meknes, Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat and Tangier/Tour escort during the tour/Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach/Accommodation at selected class/Daily breakfast and 11 dinners / Travel Insurance. 1st Day (Thu.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Fri.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 3rd Day (Sat.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL – FEZ

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Breakfast at the hotel. Drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol, arrive Algeciras or Tarifa where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Morocco, disembark, clear customs and continue on by bus via Larache to Fez, the most monumental one of the Imperial Cities, its University of “Karaouyne” is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco, ancient theological schools, etc. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 5th Day (Mon.) FEZ Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities visiting the most interesting points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, gate of Bab Bou Jelous and walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Afternoon free. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner with show. 6th Day (Tue.) FEZ – MEKNES – MARRAKECH After breakfast at the hotel drive towards the ancient city of Meknes, old walled (40 Km.) imperial city located in the heart of the Mid Atlas. Panoramic tour; admire the great Bab Al Mansour Gate, Morocco’s most beautiful Gate and the most well-known monument in town. Continue driving southwards through the Mid-Atlas mountains to Marrakech, Capital of the South, which is located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-desert area. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Wed.) MARRAKECH Breakfast at the hotel. City sightseeing, including the Koutoubia Tower, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville, Saadines Tombs and Bay Palace. In the afternoon walk around the medina, souks and the magic Jma El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers, all making the center of the city an open air theatre that requires the participation of the audience. Don’t forget your camera. Back to the hotel, free time. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner with show at “Fantasia Chez Ali”. 8th Day (Thu.) MARRAKECH – CASABLANCA – RABAT After breakfast departure northwards via Benguerir and Settat to Casablanca, current industrial and economic capital and the most populated city housing a 10% of the Country population. Panoramic tour through the most interesting sections of the city, Anfa Boulevard, Nations square, residential areas and visit from the outside of the Hassan II grand mosque. Afternoon departure to Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital, official residence of the King Mohamed VI. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 9th Day (Fri.) RABAT – LARACHE – TANGIER Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour visiting the important sights as the Royal Palace from outside, Mohamed V Mausoleum, the unfinished Hassan Tower which are important examples of the Almohade architecture. In the afternoon, via Larache, we will head for Tangier, cosmopolitan city that has always been pretended due to its strategic location, at the main gate of Europe and Africa. Short panoramic tour. Time at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 10th Day (Sat.) TANGIER – COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the pier and aboard the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive along the Costa del Sol towards the hotel. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel 11th Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA

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After breakfast at the hotel departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte Square. 12th Day (Mon.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. (*) Only one piece of luggage per person is allowed. Passengers have to go through customs control with their own luggage. (*) Passport details are required at least 72 hours in advance to the tour’s departure.


2 Seville T Catalonia Santa Justa A Meliá Lebreros


2 Fez T Menzeh Zalagh / Sofia A Royal Mirage / Parc Palace

2 Marrakech T Atlas Asni/ Golden Tulip A Atlas Medina/Royal Mirage

1 Rabat T Chellah A Rabat / Golden Tulip

1 Tangier T/A Atlas Almohades / Rif



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PTC: LISBON – PORTO & FATIMA 6 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR PLUS “A” (UNIQUE CLASS) IN TWIN 650 IN SINGLE 925 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 30 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURES: Apr. 17 & May 29.

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(*) Lisbon Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel. Guaranteed departures on Tuesday: April: 03, 10 & 17. October: 09, 16, 23 & 30. May: 08 & 29. November: 06 & 27. June: 05, 12, 19 & 26. December 25. July: 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31. January’ 19: 01 & 22. August: 07, 14, 21 & 28. February’ 19: 05 & 19. September: 04, 11 & 25. March’ 19: 19 & 26.

Guided visits in Porto and Lisbon and panoramic sightseeing tours as per the itinerary / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation and daily Breakfast / Travel Insurance. 1st Day (Tue.) MADRID – AVILA – SALAMANCA - PORTO Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Drive to Avila. A city that preserves its medieval wall. Short stop to know its walled and old town. Then to Salamanca. Free time in this University City Heritage of Humanity of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation. 2nd Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous "port wine". Accommodation. 3rd Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation.

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4th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA - NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA - LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 5th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – MADRID Departure to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. Nights

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Class

Hotels

2 Porto A Tryp Porto Expo / Black Tulip / Eurostars Heroismo

1 Fatima A Aurea Fátima / Estrela de Fátima / Regina

2 Lisbon A Lutécia / Tryp Lisboa Oriente

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Departure from Madrid PA6D: PORTUGAL AND ANDALUSIA 11 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1225 1390 IN SINGLE 1695 1935 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 50 60 MIDDLE SEASON SUPPLEMENT (May 01 to 31) 40 50 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Apr. 10 & 17

90 100

(*) Lisbon Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel. Guaranteed departures on Tuesday: April: 03, 10 & 17. October: 09, 16 & 23. May: 08 & 29. November: 06. June: 05, 12, 19 & 26. December 25. July: 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31. January’ 19: 22. August: 07, 14, 21 & 28. February’ 19: 19. September: 04, 11 & 25. March’ 19: 19 & 26.

Guided visits in Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra and Generalife Gardens), Toledo and panoramic sightseeing tours as per the itinerary / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily Breakfast and 5 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Tue.) MADRID – AVILA – SALAMANCA – PORTO Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Drive to Avila. A city that preserves its medieval wall. Short stop to know its walled and old town. Then to Salamanca. Free time in this University City Heritage of Humanity of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation. 2nd Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous “port wine”. Accommodation. 3rd Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation.

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4th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA – NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA – LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 5th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – CORDOBA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 9th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 10th Day (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA Breakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter.






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11th Day (Fri.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICES. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. Nights

City

Class

Hotels

2 Oporto T/A Tryp Porto Expo / Black Tulip / Eurostars Heroismo

1 Fatima T/A Aurea Fátima / Estrela de Fátima / Regina

2 Lisbon T/A Lutécia / Tryp Lisboa Oriente

1 Cordoba T A


2 Seville T A



1 Granada T A


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Departure from Madrid PACL: PORTUGAL – ANDALUSIA – MEDITERRANEAN CAPITALS

13 Day tour PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1515 1605 IN SINGLE 2065 2215 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 70 80 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: April 10. Apr. 17; May 08 & 29; Jun. 05 & 19; Sep. 04 & Dec. 25.

80 60

100 80

(*) Barcelona & Lisbon Local City Taxes are not included, to be paid directly to the hotels. Guaranteed departures on Tuesday: April: 03, 10 & 17. October: 09, 16 & 23. May: 08 & 29. November: - June: 05, 12, 19, 26 December 25. July: 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31. January’ 19: - August: 07, 14, 21 & 28. February’ 19: 19. September: 04, 11 & 25. March’ 19: 19 & 26.

Guided visits in Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra &Generalife Gardens), Valencia, Barcelona and panoramic sightseeing tours as per the itinerary / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily Breakfast / 4 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Tue.) MADRID – AVILA – SALAMANCA – PORTO Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Drive to Avila. A city that preserves its medieval wall. Short stop to know its walled and old town. Then to Salamanca. Free time in this University City Heritage of Humanity of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation. 2nd Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous “port wine”. Accommodation. 3rd Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation.

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4th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA – NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA – LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 5th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – CORDOBA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 9th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – GRANADA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter.






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10th Day (Thu.) GRANADA – VALENCIA After breakfast at the hotel start driving looking for the Mediterranean coast. Via Murcia, capital of the fertile garden of the Segura river, continue north via Alicante, the second largest city within the region of Valencia. Reach Valencia one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also the home of the internationally well renowned and delicious “Paella”, Accommodation at the hotel. 11th Day (Fri.) VALENCIA – BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to watch the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings. Early afternoon departure northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. Reach Barcelona principal Mediterranean city homeland of the famous architect Gaudí symbol of the Catalonian modernism. Accommodation at the hotel. 12th Day (Sat.) BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona well known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, drive along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudí such as La Pedrera, Casa Milá, etc. – declared World Heritage buildings. – The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city full attractive offers as well as exquisite and varied gastronomy. Accommodation at the hotel. 13th Day (Sun.) BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – MADRID After breakfast at the hotel departure southwest along an industrial and agricultural area with certain relevance within Europe. Arrive to Zaragoza, capital city of Aragón, within the banks of Ebro River the most copious within the Iberian Peninsula. Zaragoza, known as Cesar Augusta during the Roman period had an important role in Spanish history. Some free time to see the impressive Baroque architecture of the Basilic-Temple of Our Lady Pilar. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICES (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. Nights

City

Class

Hotels

2 Porto T/A Tryp Porto Expo / Black Tulip / Eurostars Heroismo

1 Fatima T/A Aurea Fatima / Estrela de Fatima / Regina

2 Lisbon T/A Lutecia / Tryp Lisboa Oriente

1 Cordoba T A


2 Seville T A


1 Granada T A


1 Valencia T/A NH Valencia Las Artes 2 Barcelona T Catalonia Barcelona 505

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PAM: PORTUGAL, ANDALUSIA AND MOROCCO 18 Day tour PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1785 2050 IN SINGLE 2480 2855 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 70 80 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: April 10 & 17.

80 100

(*) Lisbon Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel. Guaranteed departures on Tuesday: April: 03, 10 & 17. October: 09 & 16. May: 08 & 29. November: - June: 05, 12, 19 & 26. December - July: 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31. January’ 19: - August: 07, 14, 21 & 28. February’ 19: - September: 04, 11 & 25. March’ 19: 19 & 26. Guided visits in Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Meknes, Fez, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens), Toledo and panoramic sightseeing tours as per the itinerary / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily Breakfast and / 12 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Tue.) MADRID – AVILA – SALAMANCA – PORTO Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Drive to Avila. A city that preserves its medieval wall. Short stop to know its walled and old town. Then to Salamanca. Free time in this University City Heritage of Humanity of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation. 2nd Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous “port wine”. Accommodation. 3rd Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation.

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4th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA – NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA – LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 5th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – CORDOBA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 9th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 10th Day (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours.






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11th Day (Fri.) COSTA DEL SOL – TARIFA – TANGIER – RABAT –CASABLANCA After breakfast at the hotel drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol, arrive to Tarifa where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Tangier, disembark, clear customs and drive southwards via Larache to Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital, official residence of the King Mohamed VI. City tour visiting the important sights as the Royal Palace from outside, Mohamed V Mausoleum, the unfinished Hassan Tower which are important examples of the Almohade architecture. Afterwards, departure to Casablanca, current industrial and economic capital and the most populated city housing a 10% of the country population. Time at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 12th Day (Sat.) CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic city tour through the most interesting sections of the city, Anfa Boulevard, Nations square, residential areas and visit from the outside of the Hassan II grand mosque. Departure towards Marrakech. Marrakech capital of the South, which is located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-desert area. City sightseeing, including the Koutoubia Tower, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville, Saadines Tombs and Bay Palace, walk around the medina, souks and the magic Jma El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers, all making the center of the city an open air theatre that requires the participation of the audience. Don’t forget your camera. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner and show at Chez Ali Fantasia. Accommodation at the hotel. 13th Day (Sun.) MARRAKECH – MEKNES – FEZ After breakfast northeast departure to Meknes, old walled (40 Km.) imperial city located in the heart of the Mid Atlas. Panoramic tour; admire the great Bab Al Mansour Gate, Morocco’s most beautiful Gate and the most well-known monument in town. Afterwards departure to Fez, the most monumental one of the Imperial Cities, its University of “Karaouyne” is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco, ancient theological schools, etc. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 14th Day (Mon.) FEZ Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities visiting the most interesting points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, gate of Bab Bou Jelous and walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Afternoon free. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner with show. 15th Day (Tue.) FEZ – TANGIER – TARIFA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel departure to Tangier. Transfer to the pier to board the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive towards the Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 16th Day (Wed.) COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours.

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17th Day (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA After breakfast at the hotel departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte Square. 18th Day (Fri.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. (*) During the stay in Costa del Sol tour escort service will not be available. (*) Only one piece of luggage per person is allowed. Passengers have to go through customs control with their own luggage. (*) Passport details are required at least 72 hours in advance to the tour’s departure.





1 Cordoba T A


2 Seville T A


4 Costa del Sol T/A Sol Don Pablo / Don Marco / Sol Principe

1 Casablanca T A

P. Paris Atlas Almohades

1 Marrakech T Almas A Asni

2 Fez T Zalagh-2

A Menzeh / Sofia

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Departure from Madrid CG4X: NORTHERN SPAIN 4 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 520 IN SINGLE 690 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Aug. 31) 75 MIDDLE SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Sep. 01 to Oct. 31) 50

(*) Minimum 2 pax.

Guaranteed departures on Wednesday: April: 11, 18 & 25 May: 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 June: 06, 13, 20 & 27. July: 11 & 25. August: 08 & 22. September: 05, 12, 19 & 26. October: 03, 10 & 17. Panoramic sightseeing tours in San Sebastian and Bilbao / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation and daily breakfast / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Wed.) MADRID – ZARAGOZA – SAN SEBASTIAN Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Towards Zaragoza. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar, patroness of Hispanity and stroll through the old streets of Zaragoza. In the afternoon we will continue to San Sebastian, it’s one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival. Panoramic city tour of this marvel style bourgeois city, seeing the extraordinary landscape dominated by the bay and the magnificent La Concha beach. Accommodation. 2nd Day (Thu.) SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – CASTRO URDIALES – SANTANDER Breakfast at hotel. We will approach Mount Igueldo, to contemplate the marvelous views of the city and then proceed towards Bilbao. Panoramic drive to Bilbao and free time on the esplanade where The Guggenheim Museum is located in order to admire this modern arquitectural building. Proceed to the old fishing village “Castro Urdiales”. Free time. Departure to Santander, a port city located between the sea and the mountains, well known for its Sardinero Beach, one of the best known beaches in Spain. Free time to stroll through this elegant city. Accommodation. 3rd Day (Fri.) SANTANDER – SANTILLANA – COVADONGA – OVIEDO Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santillana, it’s one of the most important historical artistic towns in Spain. It contains architectural treasures such as the Collegiate of Santa Juliana, a Jewel of the Romanesque Arquitecture in Cantabria. Continue to Covadonga, where you will have free time to see the Sanctuary and the Grotto where you will see the patroness of Asturias our Lady of Covadonga. In the afternoon, departure to Oviedo, where you will see on a series of hills the beauty of Saint Maria de Naranco Church, Jewel of the pre Romanic Austrian architecture. Free time to explore Oviedo, many of their streets are pedestrian, where you will be able to see World Heritage sites like The Cathedral, a splendid example of gothic Austrian architecture. Accommodation.

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4th Day (Sat.) OVIEDO – SALAMANCA – MADRID Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Salamanca. Short stop and free time in this university city (World Heritage) of great architectural and artistic wealth. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE.


1 San Sebastian A Palacio de Aiete 1 Santander A Santemar 1 Oviedo A Sercotel Ciudad de Oviedo

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MPV5X: BASQUE COUNTRY 5 Days PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR PLUS “A”

IN TWIN 1100 IN SINGLE 1340 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 11 to Sep. 26) 80

(*) Minimum 2 pax.

Guaranteed departures on Wednesday: April: 11, 18 & 25. May: 02, 16, 23 & 30. June: 06, 13, 20 & 27. July: 11 & 25. August: 08 & 22. September: 05, 12, 19 & 26. October: 03, 10 & 17.

Guided visits and panoramic city sightseeing tours as per the itinerary / Entrance fee for free visit (no guide included) to the Guggenheim Museum / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Train Bilbao-Madrid (tourist class) / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast / Departure transfer to Bilbao station / Travel insurance.

1st Day (Wed.) MADRID – ZARAGOZA – SAN SEBASTIAN Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Towards Zaragoza. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar, patroness of Hispanity and stroll through the old streets of Zaragoza. In the afternoon we will continue to San Sebastian, it’s one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival. Panoramic city tour of this marvel style bourgeois city, seeing the extraordinary landscape dominated by the bay and the magnificent La Concha beach. Accommodation.

2nd Day (Thu.) SAN SEBASTIAN – LA RIOJA ALAVESA – VITORIA Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00 hrs. drive towards Vitoria via Lasarte, Andoain, Villabona and Tolosa, where in its historical center are conserved public buildings of the XVI and XVII C. Then, we will arrive at Ordizia. Short stop, with its old historical center and nucleus of the town declared Joint Monumental-Historic. Afterwards, we will go to Oñati, Guipúzcoa’s most noble village for its artistic grandeur, and we will go up to the most important Sanctuary of Guipúzcoa, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Aránzazu, in charge of the Franciscan Order. Continuation to the Rioja Alavesa to arrive at Laguardia, famous town for its historical monumental set and mainly for its cellars. Guided walking tour. In the afternoon, departure to Vitoria. Panoramic tour for its main attractions. Accommodation.

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3rd Day (Fri.) VITORIA – BILBAO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Salinas de Añana, one of the most surprising corners of the Basque Country. Here, we will enjoy an interesting guided tour to learn the history, architecture, archeology and biodiversity of the salt. We follow the route to Orduña, ancient customs, and start a guided visit to this historical village. We continue the route through the Valley of Ayala to arrive in Balmaseda in order to make a walking tour. Free time for lunch and afterwards, we follow the route through the mining area of Bizkaia to reach the coast; Santurtzi and Portugalete. From here we cross the Transporter Bridge Bizkaia (world heritage by UNESCO) to reach Getxo and then finish back in Bilbao. There, we start a sightseeing including the ascend to the Artxanda Mountain and continue with a walking tour around the Old Quarter. We have included as well the entrance to the Guggenheim Museum with its permanent collection and temporary exhibitions; we will be able to visit freely (guide is not included just the entrance fee). Accommodation. 4th Day (Sat.) BILBAO – LOYOLA SANCTUARY – GETARIA – ZARAUZ – BILBAO Breakfast at the hotel. Drive through the green and mountainous typical Basque landscape to the province of Gipuzkoa, pass Eibar, Elgoibar, Azkoitia, and reach the Sanctuary of Loyola. Visit the shrine of harmonious proportions, built in XVII & XVIII C. Continue via Azpeitia, to the coast by Zumaia, reach Getaria, birthplace of Juan Sebastian Elcano with its arch Catrapona, Parish Church of San Salvador (XV C.), a Gothic gem, fishing port and village. Afterwards, continue passing by Zarautz, tourist reference since the XIX C. Its 2500 meters long magnificent beach, the longest of Gipuzkoa, and the old town with its picturesque streets of cosmopolitan ambiance. Later, arrive to San Sebastian. Walking tour into the historic old city and port, Dominican Convent (XVI C.), the Basilica of Santa Maria de Coro (XVIII C.) and the Constitution Square. Return to Bilbao. Accommodation. 5th Day (Sun.) BILBAO – MADRID (Train) Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, transfer to rail station to depart by train to Madrid (please expect a later arrival in Madrid). Arrival and END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) During your stay in Bilbao and train journey to Madrid tour escort service will not be available (*) The excursion to Sanctuary Loyola-Getaria-Zarauz (day 4th) will be made by regular tour.

(*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. Nights City Class Hotels

1 San Sebastian A Palacio de Aiete

1 Vitoria A Silken Ciudad Vitoria / Sercotel Boulevard Vitoria

2 Bilbao A Occidental Bilbao / Barceló Nervión / NH Collection Ría de Bilbao / Sercotel Gran Bilbao

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Departure from Madrid GRB6V: GALICIA & North of Portugal 6 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 625 IN SINGLE 860 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Sep. 30) 40 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Apr. 13

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(*) Minimum 2 pax. Guaranteed departures on Friday: April: 13. May: 04 & 25. June: 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29. July: 13 & 27. August: 10 & 24. September: 07 & 21. October: 05, 12 & 19. Guided city tours in Santiago, Porto and panoramic sightseeing tours as per the itinerary / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation and daily breakfast / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Fri.) MADRID – LEON – OVIEDO Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Towards Leon. Free time to stroll through its historic center and contemplate its Gothic Cathedral, Church of San Isidro or the facade of the Hostel of Sand Marcos Plateresque style. Continue to Oviedo set on a series of hills at the foot of the Naranco and which stands out for the beauty of its streets, many of them pedestrian. Its monuments are a World Heritage Site and among them the Cathedral, one of the most important works of Asturian Gothic. Accommodation. 2nd Day (Sat.) OVIEDO – LUGO – A CORUÑA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the Galician region. Arrive to Lugo. Free time to be able to contemplate the Roman remains that still retains like its walls, declared World Heritage. Continuation to La Coruña. Brief panoramic driver through the main avenues of this fabulous town driving by the Marine Avenue to admire the elegance of this city with the typical Galician architecture of glass house galleries. Brief stop in one of the wonders of the world the oldest working lighthouse the “Tower of Hercules” dating back from the roman period. Afternoon at leisure where you can assist an optional tour to the Rias Altas. Accommodation. 3rd Day (Sun.) LA CORUÑA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santiago de Compostela declared World Heritage as it is one of the most important center of Christian Pilgrimages in Spain as the end of the Camino de Santiago route built during the Roman Empire. City tour where we will see the main square called Obradoiro and also the Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the narrow cobblestone streets and get the feeling of the student atmosphere. Accommodation.

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4th Day (Mon.) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – LA TOJA – VIGO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards one of the most marvelous areas of Galicia, the Rias Bajas (Spanish Fjords). Driving through this magnificent landscape we will arrive to La Toja Island, universally known for its spa. Free time and continue to the Ria de Arosa, passing through Pontevedra to arrive to Vigo, situated in the middle of the Rias Baixas. Accommodation. 5thDay (Tue.) VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA – PORTO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Portuguese border. Arrive to Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time and continue to Braga. Short stop and continue to Porto. Accommodation. 6thDay (Wed.) PORTO – SALAMANCA – MADRID Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Departure to the Spanish border to arrive to Salamanca. Short stop and free time in this university city (World Heritage) of great architectural and artistic wealth. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. Nights

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Hotels

1 Oviedo A Sercotel Ciudad de Oviedo 1 La Coruña A Tryp Coruña 1 Santiago de Compostela A Tryp Santiago 1 Vigo A Tryp Los Galeones 1 Porto A Tryp Porto Expo / Black Tulip / Eurostars Heroismo

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CRB8X: NORTHERN SPAIN & GALICIA 8 Day tour


Guaranteed departures on Wednesday (Minimum 2 pax): April: 11. May: 02, 23 & 30. June: 06, 13, 20 & 27. July: 11 & 25. August: 08 & 22. September: 05 & 19. October: 03, 10 & 17. Panoramic sightseeing tours of San Sebastian, Bilbao and La Coruña / Guided city tours of Santiago de Compostela and Porto / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation and daily breakfast / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Wed.) MADRID – ZARAGOZA – SAN SEBASTIAN Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Towards Zaragoza. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar, patroness of Hispanity and stroll through the old streets of Zaragoza. In the afternoon we will continue to San Sebastian, it’s one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival. Panoramic city tour of this marvel style bourgeois city, seeing the extraordinary landscape dominated by the bay and the magnificent La Concha beach. Accommodation. 2nd Day (Thu.) SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – CASTRO URDIALES – SANTANDER Breakfast at hotel. We will approach Mount Igueldo, to contemplate the marvelous views of the city and then proceed towards Bilbao. Panoramic driver in Bilbao and free time on the esplanade where The Guggenheim Museum is located in order to admire this modern architectural building. Proceed to the old fishing village “Castro Urdiales”. Free time. Departure to Santander, a port city located between the sea and the mountains, well known for its Sardinero Beach, one of the best known beaches in Spain. Free time to stroll through this elegant city. Accommodation. 3rd Day (Fri.) SANTANDER – SANTILLANA – COVADONGA – OVIEDO Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santillana, it’s one of the most important historical artistic towns in Spain. It contains architectural treasures such as the Collegiate of Santa Juliana, a Jewel of the Romanesque Arquitecture in Cantabria. Continue to Covadonga, where you will have free time to see the Sanctuary and the Grotto where you will see the patroness of Asturias our Lady of Covadonga. In the afternoon, departure to Oviedo, where you will see on a series of hills the beauty of Saint Maria de Naranco Church, Jewel of the pre Romanic Asturian architecture. Free time to explore Oviedo, many of their streets are pedestrian, where you will be able to see World Heritage sites like The Cathedral, a splendid example of gothic asturian architecture. Accommodation.

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4th Day (Sat.) OVIEDO – LUGO – A CORUÑA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the Galician region. Arrive to Lugo. Free time to be able to contemplate the Roman remains that still retains like its walls, declared World Heritage. Continuation to La Coruña. Brief panoramic driver through the main avenues of this fabulous town driving by the Marine Avenue to admire the elegance of this city with the typical Galician architecture of glass house galleries. Brief stop in one of the wonders of the world the oldest working lighthouse the “Tower of Hercules” dating back from the roman period. Afternoon at leisure where you can assist an optional tour to the Rias Altas. Accommodation.

5th Day (Sun.) LA CORUÑA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santiago de Compostela declared World Heritage as it is one of the most important center of Christian Pilgrimages in Spain as the end of the Camino de Santiago route built during the Roman Empire. City tour where we will see the main square called Obradoiro and also the Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago. Balance of the day at leisure to explore the narrow cobblestone streets and get the feel of the student atmosphere. Accommodation.

6th Day (Mon.) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – LA TOJA – VIGO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards one of the most marvelous areas of Galicia, the Rias Bajas (Spanish Fjords). Driving through this magnificent landscape we will arrive to La Toja Island, universally known for its spa. Free time and continue to the Ria de Arosa, passing through Pontevedra to arrive to Vigo, situated in the middle of the Rias Baixas. Accommodation.

7th Day (Tue.) VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA – PORTO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Portuguese border. Arrive to Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time and continue to Braga. Short stop and continue to Porto. Accommodation.

8th Day (Wed.) PORTO – SALAMANCA – MADRID Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Departure to the Spanish border to arrive to Salamanca. Short stop and free time in this university city (World Heritage) of great architectural and artistic wealth. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.


1 San Sebastian A Palacio de Aiete 1 Santander A Santemar 1 Oviedo A Sercotel Ciudad de Oviedo 1 La Coruña A Tryp Coruña 1 Santiago de Compostela A Tryp Santiago 1 Vigo A Tryp Los Galeones

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Departure from Madrid GPTC: GALICIA & PORTUGAL 10 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1100 IN SINGLE 1470 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Aug. 31) 70 MIDDLE SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Sep. 01 to Oct. 31) 35 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURES: Apr. 13 & May 25.

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(*) Lisbon Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel. (*) Minimum 2 pax.

Guaranteed departures on Friday: April: 13. May: 04 & 25. June: 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29. July: 13 & 27. August: 10 & 24. September: 07 & 21. October: 05, 12 & 19 Guided visits to Santiago, Porto, Lisbon and panoramic sightseeing tours of La Coruña / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation and daily breakfast / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Fri.) MADRID – LEON – OVIEDO Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Towards Leon. Free time to stroll through its historic center and contemplate its Gothic Cathedral, Church of San Isidro or the facade of the Hostel of Sand Marcos Plateresque style. Continue to Oviedo set on a series of hills at the foot of the Naranco and which stands out for the beauty of its streets, many of them pedestrian. Its monuments are a World Heritage Site and among them the Cathedral, one of the most important works of Asturian Gothic. Accommodation. 2nd Day (Sat.) OVIEDO – LUGO – A CORUÑA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the Galician region. Arrive to Lugo. Free time to be able to contemplate the Roman remains that still retains like its walls, declared Patrimony of the Humanity. Continuation to La Coruña. Brief panoramic driver through the main avenues of this fabulous town driving by the Marine Avenue to admire the elegance of this city with the typical Galician architecture of glass house galleries. Brief stop in one of the wonders of the world the oldest working lighthouse the “Tower of Hercules” dating back from the roman period. Afternoon at leisure where you can assist an optional tour to the Rias Altas. Accommodation. 3rd Day (Sun.) LA CORUÑA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santiago de Compostela declared World Heritage as it is one of the most important center of Christian Pilgrimages in Spain as the end of the Camino de Santiago route built during the Roman Empire. City tour where we will see the main square called Obradoiro and also the Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago. Balance of the day at leisure to explore the narrow cobblestone streets and get the feel of the

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student atmosphere. Accommodation. 4th Day (Mon.) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – LA TOJA – VIGO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards one of the most marvelous areas of Galicia, the Rias Bajas (Spanish Fjords). Driving through this magnificent landscape we will arrive to La Toja Island, universally known for its spa. Free time and continue to the Ria de Arosa, passing through Pontevedra to arrive to Vigo, situated in the middle of the Rias Baixas. Accommodation. 5thDay (Tue.) VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA – PORTO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Portuguese border. Arrive to Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time and continue to Braga. Short stop and continue to Porto. Accommodation. 6th Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous “port wine”. Accommodation. 7th Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation. 8th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA – NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA – LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 9th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel.

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10th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – MADRID Departure to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. Nights

City

Class

Hotels

1 Oviedo A Sercotel Ciudad de Oviedo 1 La Coruña A Tryp Coruña 1 Santiago de Compostela A Tryp Santiago 1 Vigo A Tryp Los Galeones 2 Porto A Tryp Porto Expo / Black Tulip / Eurostars Heroismo 1 Fatima A Aurea Fátima / Estrela de Fátima / Regina 2 Lisbon A Lutécia / Tryp Lisboa Oriente





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Departure from Madrid CGPTC: NORTHERN SPAIN & PORTUGAL 12 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1425 IN SINGLE 2000 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Aug. 31) 75 MIDDLE SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Sep. 01 to Oct. 31) 50 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURES: Apr. 11; May 23.

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Guaranteed departures on Wednesday (Minimum 2 pax): April: 11. May: 02, 23 & 30. June: 06, 13, 20 & 27. July: 11 & 25. August: 08 & 22. September: 05 & 19. October: 03, 10 & 17. Guided visits to Porto and Lisbon, panoramic sightseeing tours of San Sebastian and Bilbao / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation and daily breakfast / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Wed.) MADRID – ZARAGOZA – SAN SEBASTIAN Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Towards Zaragoza. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar, patroness of Hispanity and stroll through the old streets of Zaragoza. In the afternoon we will continue to San Sebastian, it’s one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival. Panoramic city tour of this marvel style bourgeois city, seeing the extraordinary landscape dominated by the bay and the magnificent La Concha beach. Accommodation. 2nd Day (Thu.) SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – CASTRO URDIALES – SANTANDER Breakfast at hotel. We will approach Mount Igueldo, to contemplate the marvelous views of the city and then proceed towards Bilbao. Panoramic driver in Bilbao and free time on the esplanade where The Guggenheim Museum is located in order to admire this modern architectural building. Proceed to the old fishing village “Castro Urdiales”. Free time. Departure to Santander, a port city located between the sea and the mountains, well known for its Sardinero Beach, one of the best known beaches in Spain. Free time to stroll through this elegant city. Accommodation. 3rd Day (Fri.) SANTANDER – SANTILLANA – COVADONGA – OVIEDO Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santillana, it’s one of the most important historical artistic towns in Spain. It contains architectural treasures such as the Collegiate of Santa Juliana, a Jewel of the Romanesque Arquitecture in Cantabria. Continue to Covadonga, where you will

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have free time to see the Sanctuary and the Grotto where you will see the patroness of Asturias our Lady of Covadonga. In the afternoon, departure to Oviedo, where you will see on a series of hills the beauty of Saint Maria de Naranco Church, Jewel of the pre Romanic asturian architecture. Free time to explore Oviedo, many of their streets are pedestrian, where you will be able to see World Heritage sites like The Cathedral, a splendid example of gothic asturian architecture. Accommodation. 4th Day (Sat.) OVIEDO – LUGO – A CORUÑA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the Galician region. Arrive to Lugo. Free time to be able to contemplate the Roman remains that still retains like its walls, declared World Heritage. Continuation to La Coruña. Brief panoramic driver through the main avenues of this fabulous town driving by the Marine Avenue to admire the elegance of this city with the typical Galician architecture of glass house galleries. Brief stop in one of the wonders of the world the oldest working lighthouse the “Tower of Hercules” dating back from the roman period. Afternoon at leisure where you can assist an optional tour to the Rias Altas. Accommodation. 5th Day (Sun.) LA CORUÑA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santiago de Compostela declared World Heritage as it is one of the most important center of Christian Pilgrimages in Spain as the end of the Camino de Santiago route built during the Roman Empire. City tour where we will see the main square called Obradoiro and also the Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago. Balance of the day at leisure to explore the narrow cobblestone streets and get the feel of the student atmosphere. Accommodation. 6th Day (Mon.) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – LA TOJA – VIGO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards one of the most marvelous areas of Galicia, the Rias Bajas (Spanish Fjords). Driving through this magnificent landscape we will arrive to La Toja Island, universally known for its spa. Free time and continue to the Ria de Arosa, passing through Pontevedra to arrive to Vigo, situated in the middle of the Rias Baixas. Accommodation. 7th Day (Tue.) VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA – PORTO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Portuguese border. Arrive to Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time and continue to Braga. Short stop and continue to Porto. Accommodation. 8th Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous “port wine”. Accommodation. 9th Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin

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Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation. 10th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA – NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA – LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 11th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 12th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – MADRID Departure to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.


1 San Sebastian A Palacio de Aiete 1 Santander A Santemar 1 Oviedo A Sercotel Ciudad de Oviedo 1 La Coruña A Tryp Coruña 1 Santiago de Compostela A Tryp Santiago 1 Vigo A Tryp Los Galeones


1 Fátima A Aurea Fátima / Estrela de Fátima / Regina 2 Lisbon A Lutécia / Tryp Lisboa Oriente





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Departure from Madrid RONIB: IBERIAN TOUR (North Spain – Portugal – Andalucia –

Levante – Barcelona) 19 Day tour


IN TWIN 2260 2410 IN SINGLE 2840 3455 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Aug. 31) 90 110 MIDDLE SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Sep. 01 to Oct. 31) 80 100 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: April 11 & May 23.

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(*) Lisbon and Barcelona local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel.

Guaranteed departures on Wednesday (Minimum 2 pax): April: 11. May: 02, 23 & 30. June: 06, 13, 20 & 27. July: 11 & 25. August: 08 & 22. September: 05 & 19. October: 03, 10 & 17. Guided visits to San Sebastian, Bilbao, La Coruña, Santiago, Porto, Lisbon, Córdoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife gardens), Valencia and Barcelona and panoramic sightseeing tours of San Sebastian, Bilbao and La Coruña / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 4 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Wed.) MADRID – ZARAGOZA – SAN SEBASTIAN Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Towards Zaragoza. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar, patroness of Hispanity and stroll through the old streets of Zaragoza. In the afternoon we will continue to San Sebastian, it’s one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival. Panoramic city tour of this marvel style bourgeois city, seeing the extraordinary landscape dominated by the bay and the magnificent La Concha beach. Accommodation. 2nd Day (Thu.) SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – CASTRO URDIALES – SANTANDER Breakfast at hotel. We will approach Mount Igueldo, to contemplate the marvelous views of the city and then proceed towards Bilbao. Panoramic driver in Bilbao and free time on the esplanade where The Guggenheim Museum is located in order to admire this modern architectural building. Proceed to the old fishing village “Castro Urdiales”. Free time. Departure to Santander, a port city located between the sea and the mountains, well known for its Sardinero Beach, one of the best known beaches in Spain. Free time to stroll through this elegant city. Accommodation.

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3rd Day (Fri.) SANTANDER – SANTILLANA – COVADONGA – OVIEDO Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santillana, it’s one of the most important historical artistic towns in Spain. It contains architectural treasures such as the Collegiate of Santa Juliana, a Jewel of the Romanesque Arquitecture in Cantabria. Continue to Covadonga, where you will have free time to see the Sanctuary and the Grotto where you will see the patroness of Asturias our Lady of Covadonga. In the afternoon, departure to Oviedo, where you will see on a series of hills the beauty of Saint Maria de Naranco Church, Jewel of the pre Romanic asturian architecture. Free time to explore Oviedo, many of their streets are pedestrian, where you will be able to see World Heritage sites like The Cathedral, a splendid example of gothic asturian architecture. Accommodation. 4th Day (Sat.) OVIEDO – LUGO – LA CORUÑA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the Galician region. Arrive to Lugo. Free time to be able to contemplate the Roman remains that still retains like its walls, declared Patrimony of the Humanity. Continuation to La Coruña. Brief panoramic driver through the main avenues of this fabulous town driving by the Marine Avenue to admire the elegance of this city with the typical Galician architecture of glass house galleries. Brief stop in one of the wonders of the world the oldest working lighthouse the “Tower of Hercules” dating back from the roman period. Afternoon at leisure where you can assist an optional tour to the Rias Altas. Accommodation. 5th Day (Sun.) LA CORUÑA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santiago de Compostela declared World Heritage as it is one of the most important center of Christian Pilgrimages in Spain as the end of the Camino de Santiago route built during the Roman Empire. City tour where we will see the main square called Obradoiro and also the Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago. Balance of the day at leisure to explore the narrow cobblestone streets and get the feel of the student atmosphere. Accommodation. 6th Day (Mon.) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – LA TOJA – VIGO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards one of the most marvelous areas of Galicia, the Rias Bajas (Spanish Fjords). Driving through this magnificent landscape we will arrive to La Toja Island, universally known for its spa. Free time and continue to the Ria de Arosa, passing through Pontevedra to arrive to Vigo, situated in the middle of the Rias Baixas. Accommodation. 7th Day (Tue.) VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA – PORTO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Portuguese border. Arrive to Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time and continue to Braga. Short stop and continue to Porto. Accommodation.

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8th Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous “port wine”. Accommodation. 9th Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation. 10th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA – NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA – LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 11th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 12th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – CORDOBA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Córdoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 13th Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.






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14th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 15th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – GRANADA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 16th Day (Thu.) GRANADA – VALENCIA After breakfast at the hotel start driving looking for the Mediterranean coast. Via Murcia, capital of the fertile garden of the Segura river, continue north via Alicante, the second largest city within the region of Valencia. Reach Valencia one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also the home of the internationally well renowned and delicious “Paella”, Accommodation at the hotel. 17th Day (Fri.) VALENCIA – BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to watch the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings. Early afternoon departure northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. Reach Barcelona principal Mediterranean city homeland of the famous architect Gaudi symbol of the Catalonian modernism. Accommodation at the hotel. 18th Day (Sat.) BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona well known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, drive along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudi such as La Pedrera, Casa Mila, etc. – declared World Heritage buildings. – The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city full attractive offers as well as exquisite and varied gastronomy. Accommodation at the hotel.

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19th Day (Sun.) BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – MADRID After breakfast at the hotel departure southwest along an industrial and agricultural area with certain relevance within Europe. Arrive to Zaragoza, capital city of Aragón, within the banks of Ebro river the most copious within the Iberian Peninsula. Zaragoza, known as Cesar Augusta during the Roman period had an important role in Spanish history. Some free time to see the impressive Baroque architecture of the Basilic-Temple of Our Lady Pilar. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICES (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.


1 San Sebastian T/A Palacio de Aiete 1 Santander T/A Santemar 1 Oviedo T/A Sercotel Ciudad de Oviedo 1 La Coruña T/A Tryp Coruña 1 Santiago de Compostela T/A Tryp Santiago 1 Vigo T/A Tryp Los Galeones


1 Fátima T/A Aurea Fátima / Estrela de Fátima / Regina 2 Lisbon T/A Lutécia / Tryp Lisboa Oriente

1 Córdoba T Tryp Córdoba A NH Córdoba Guadalquivir

2 Seville T Catalonia Santa Justa / Catalonia Giralda A Silken Al-Andalus Palace



2 Barcelona T Catalonia Barcelona 505 A Catalonia Barcelona Plaza / Tryp Condal Mar

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Spain & Italy

MACLR: ANDALUCIA – MEDITERRANEA COAST – CLASSIC ITALY (Madrid – Rome) 16 Days (Bus + Ferry)

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS TOURIST SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A”

(Venice Island) IN TWIN 2265 2750 IN SINGLE 3315 3935 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 – Oct. 20) 120 130 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURES: April 14. May 05 & 12; June 02 & 23; Sep. 08 & 22. Jul. 28 & Sep. 01.

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Guaranteed departures on Saturday: April 07, 14 & 28. August 04, 11, 18 & 25. May 05, 12, 19 & 26. September 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29. June 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30. October 06, 13 & 20. July 07, 14, 21 & 28. Guided visits in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife gardens), Valencia, Barcelona, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice (St. Mark’s Basilica), Tuscany wine region and Vatican Museums (Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica) in Rome / Tour escort during the tour / Headsets during sightseeing tours in Italy / Ferry Barcelona – Civitavecchia (Rome) in standard ocean-view cabin / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily Breakfast and 8 meals / In & out Transfers as per itinerary / Travel insurance. (*) Exclusive “skip the line” for sightseeing tours of St. Mark’s Basilica & Vatican Museums. (*) Please ask for superior or suite cabins on board the ferry. (*) The lost or damage of the headsets will be penalized directly to customers with € 55.00 / device.

1st Day (Sat.) MADRID

Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.

2nd Day (Sun.) MADRID

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum.

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The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon free to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel.

3rd Day (Mon.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLA

Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up at your hotel and transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque (entrance included) and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

4th Day (Tue.) SEVILLA

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavours of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco Tour.

5th Day (Wed.) SEVILLA – GRANADA

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex (entrance included) and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter.

6th Day (Thu.) GRANADA – VALENCIA

After breakfast at the hotel start driving looking for the Mediterranean coast. Via Murcia, capital of the fertile garden of the Segura river, continue north via Alicante, the second largest city within the region of Valencia. Reach Valencia one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also the home of the internationally well renowned and delicious “Paella”, Accommodation at the hotel.

7th Day (Fri.) VALENCIA – BARCELONA

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to watch the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings. Early afternoon departure northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. Reach Barcelona principal Mediterranean

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city homeland of the famous architect Gaudí symbol of the Catalonian modernism. Accommodation at the hotel.

8th Day (Sat.) BARCELONA (overnight on-board)

Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic tour of Barcelona visiting the highlights of the city. Discover the amazing views from Montjuic, the monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port as well as the most emblematic monuments of Gaudí: La Pedrera and Casa Batlló, declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Free afternoon to explore on your own and to savor the typical gastronomy until your transfer pickup from the hotel to the port to board the ferry towards Civitavecchia. Departure at 23.59h and night on board.

9th Day (Sun.) CIVITAVECCHIA – ROME

Breakfast and lunch on-board the Ferry. During the time of journey you can enjoy the variety and quality of services offered by these latest generation Ferries; large outdoor space with swimming pool (adults and children), sun loungers, bar; party room; discotheque; videogame room; cafeteria (open 24 hours); self-service restaurant; a la carte restaurant; boutique; Internet room; health center and gym with techno-gym machines. Arrival at Civitavecchia at 20:00 hrs. Disembarkation and transfer to Rome. Arrival and accommodation at the hotel. Note: The estimated time of arrival in Rome is at 22:00 hrs. approx. then, we suggest you take into account when scheduling your free dinner.

10th Day (Mon.) ROME – ASIS – SIENA - FLORENCE

Breakfast at the hotel. 07:15 hrs. departure from your hotel by a deluxe coach, you will arrive in Assisi, ready to explore, at your own leisure, this tiny town surrounded by walls, built in the middle Ages. Take your time to visit the basilica of St. Francis, where you will see masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue and, then, have free time for lunch (not included). Board on the bus to reach Siena, a Unesco World Heritage Site, world-known for the Palio, the historical horse race around the shell-shaped town square: Piazza del Campo. Next, you will continue on to Florence where you will check in at your hotel before enjoying dinner and a well-earned night of rest. Overnight at the hotel.

11th Day (Tue.) FLORENCE

After breakfast at the hotel, you will spend the day venturing around beautiful Florence, the “Cradle of Renaissance, where, with the help of Michelangelo, Italian art reached its pinnacle. Based on Etruscan-roman origins, the city flourished in the Middle Ages as a free “Comune” and was further refined during the Renaissance. You will be fascinated by the uncountable monuments, churches and buildings as Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as the Duomo. On your visit, you will be amazed by its magnificent dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Cross a small piazza to see the “Campanile” tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery, with its bronze doors where Michelangelo imagined the “Gates of Paradise.” In the heart of the city, you will see Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own or take a short trip to Pisa (optional), one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. There, you will tour the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, Pisa’s symbol “the Leaning Tower” and the Baptistery. Dinner at leisure and accommodation at the hotel.

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Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Bologna. There, you will discover the elegant city centre with its “porticos”, its shopping streets and so on. From Piazza Malpighi you will walk to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore (Neptune square and Major square) in the heart of the city, then King Renzo’s Palace; Palazzo Podestà and the basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. Bologna it’s a real gourmet’s heaven…don’t miss a tasty meal at your own leisure! In the afternoon, continue toward Padova, with Sant’Antonio Basilica: one of the most visited churches by pilgrims of the catholic world. Later in the afternoon, arrival in Venice: the City of Love, one of the most romantic cities of the whole world and, undoubtedly the most beautiful city built by man! Check in at your hotel for dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

13th Day (Thu.) VENICE

Breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your private water-taxi transfer to Piazza San Marco, with “Skip the Line” tickets to visit the splendid St. Mark’s Basilica and, after this, check out the most iconic places of the “Floating City”: the Palazzo dei Dogi, symbol of Venice’s glorious past, the legendary “Bridge of Sighs”. Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s canals at your leisure and then return to the hotel for dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

14th Day (Fri.) VENICE – MONTEPULCIANO (Tuscany wine region) - ROME

After breakfast, departure from Piazzale Roma heading to Tuscany, world-known for its landscapes, its churches and castles and its delicious wines. You will proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich in history and art. Known for its “Nobile” wine, on purchase in local wine houses, Montepulciano also hosts an annual jazz and wine festival every July. Spend the afternoon discovering Montepulciano at your own pace, enjoying free wine tastings in many wine shops and free time for shopping. In the evening, you will arrive in Rome to check in into your hotel and accommodation.

15th Day (Sat.) ROME

Between 7:45 - 8:00 am, after breakfast at the hotel, departure from the hotel for the included tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peters’s Basilica with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access! No stress to reach the area: upon arrival, your guide will lead you into the museums where you’ll visit one of the most important art collections of the world. Walk along the beautiful Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps before admiring Raphael’s Rooms and, then, the amazing Sistine Chapel. After this incredible masterpiece, you will be taken by a privileged door to St. Peters’s Basilica: the biggest church in the world! The tour ends on St. Peter’s Square: enjoy the rest of the day to explore the city at your own leisure or get any one of our selected tours for the afternoon or at night! Accommodation at the hotel.

16th Day (Sun.) ROME

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICES. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. (*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead. (*) During stay in Madrid, Ferry journey and Rome, tour escort service is not available. (*) Passengers must pass the security checkpoint to board the Ferry with their own luggage. (*) Lunch provided on board the Ferry will be self-service. (*) Passport details are required at time of the booking.

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Night City Class Hotels

2 Madrid T Mayorazgo / Florida Norte

A Courtyard Marriott Madrid Princesa / Catalonia Gran Vía

2 Sevilla T Catalonia Santa Justa / Catalonia Giralda

A Meliá Lebreros

1 Granada T Los Ángeles

A Meliá Granada


1 Barcelona T Catalonia Barcelona 505


3 Rome T Santa Costanza / Rome Garden

A Bettoja

2 Florence T/A Mediterraneo

2 Venice T Delfino (Mestre)

A Carlton G. Canal (Isla Venecia)


MA4XM: SMALL GROUP MADRID + ANDALUSIA & TOLEDO 7 Day tour – Maximum 15 pax

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR PLUS “A” (UNIQUE CLASS)

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IN TWIN 1420 IN SINGLE 1810

Guaranteed departures on Monday:

Guided visits in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / 6 nights’ First class hotels accommodation / Daily breakfast / 3 dinners (mineral water and glass of wine included) / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Mon.) MADRID Arrive in Madrid and enjoy a welcome drink and orientation session at the hotel this evening. . Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Tue.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Madrid; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the interior of the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. Balance of the day free to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Wed.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. 08:30 Pick up from your hotel and departure drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows an enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Thu.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Monumental and Panoramic city tour: the interior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views,

May: 21 & 28. June: 11, 18 & 25. September: 10, 17 & 24. October: 01 & 15.

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specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 5th Day (Fri.) SEVILLE – GRANADA After breakfast at the hotel drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra Complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 6th Day (Sat.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Sun.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel and END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) During stay in Madrid, tour escort service is not available. Nights

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3 2 1

Madrid Seville Granada

A A A

Courtyard Marriott Madrid Princesa Meliá Seville Carmen


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PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR PLUS “A” (UNIQUE CLASS) IN TWIN 1150 IN SINGLE 1550

(*) 6 pax minimum. Guaranteed departures on Monday:

Guided visits in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / 6 nights’ First class hotels accommodation / Daily breakfast / 3 dinners (mineral water and glass of wine included) / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Mon.) MADRID Arrive in Madrid and enjoy a welcome drink and orientation session at the hotel this evening. . Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Tue.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Madrid; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the interior of the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. Balance of the day free to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Wed.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. 08:30 Pick up from your hotel and departure drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows an enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Thu.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Monumental and Panoramic city tour: the interior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views,


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specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 5th Day (Fri.) SEVILLE – GRANADA After breakfast at the hotel drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra Complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 6th Day (Sat.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Sun.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel and END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) During stay in Madrid, tour escort service is not available. Nights

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Hotels

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Departure from Barcelona

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BCN4: BARCELONA. CITY BREAK & DAILY TOURS 4 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 505 635 IN SINGLE 845 1045

(*) Barcelona Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel. Guaranteed departures: Daily

Arrival and departure transfers from/to airport / Regular tours with transport and guide during tours shown in the itinerary / 3 night hotel accommodation & Daily Breakfast / Travel insurance. 1st Day BARCELONA Meet assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation. 2ndDay BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up from your hotel for a morning Highlights tour of Barcelona. Passeig de Gràcia, where you will see the most famous Gaudi houses, casa Batlló and La casa Mila (La Pedrera). Continue to the sea where you will be able to admire the intense changes the city underwent with the organization of the Olympic Games in 1992. You will drive by the Arc of the Triumph, Ciudadela Park, the Olympic Village, the Olympic Port, Barceloneta, Port Vell, and Plaza de Colon with its famous Columbus monument. This point is also the beginning of the famous Ramblas. Continuation driving up Montjuïc where we will make a short stop in Olympic Stadium and then up till Montjuïc Castle where you will enjoy a cable car ride with precious views of the city. The bus will pick you up at the last station and we will continue our Montjuïc visit passing by the sports facilities built for the 1992 Olympic Games: the Palau Sant Jordi, the Olympic swimming pool Picornell until we get to the Spanish Village. Visit of this charming place where you will admire a collection of traditional buildings from all over Spain, and a demonstration of a selection of the handcrafts made in this country. Afterwards and during the drive back to the city center you will be able to admire the Venetian Towers, the Montjuïc fountains, the MNAC and the CC, Las Arenas rebuilt over the ancient Plaza de Toros, arriving to the Plaza de Catalunya, the starting point of a walking tour; the Ramblas, Cathedral Square, throw the narrow street of the Gothic quarter and plaza Sant Jaume where the City hall.. Our tour finishes at the Plaza de Catalunya at a 10min walking distance from our office. Note: January to March (dates to be confirmed) the cable car doesn’t work due to revision tasks, this service will be replaced by a tapas tasting in Spanish Village. The stop at Olympic Stadium will be performed whenever there is any event that prevents access to the stadium. Afternoon is at leisure to enjoy this wonderful city and surroundings. Accommodation at the hotel.

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3rd Day BARCELONA – MONTSERRAT – BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up from your hotel for a morning tour to Montserrat. The mountain of Montserrat which rises majestically to 4,051 feet (1,236 meter). The rocks of Montserrat were formed by natural cement of sand during the centuries. The wind and rain shaped the mountain with strange and varied forms. Visit to the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, which holds the famous XII C. Romanesque carving of Virgin Moreneta (the Black Madonna). The Benedict sanctuary of Montserrat has been founded in 1025 and provides a mystical backdrop for the Virgin of Montserrat, the patron saint of Catalonia who is enshrined in the monastery’s Royal Basilica. The little monastery soon began to receive pilgrims and visitors who contributed to the spread of stories of miracles and wonders performed by the Virgin. Today, Montserrat has been modernized to continue attending to the needs to pilgrims, one thousand years after it was originally founded. Free time to visit the audio visual exhibition about the history and creation of Montserrat. And taste typical liquors of Montserrat. The Escolania of Montserrat is one of the oldest boy’s choirs in Europe (XIV C.). On some days the children’s choir sings in the monastery (subject to the school calendar and special events of the choir and monastery). Afternoon free to continue exploring the wonders that this city has to offer. Accommodation at hotel. 4th Day BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Barcelona’s airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) Prices not valid during certain fairs, congresses or special events. Please ask for supplement during the following periods: Apr. 15-18; Apr. 27-29; May 11-13; Jun. 08-10; Jun. 29-Jul. 01; Sep. 14-16: Feb.’19 15-Mar.’19 05.


3 Barcelona A T

Catalonia Barcelona Plaza / Evenia Rosello or similar Catalonia Barcelona 505 / Evenia Rocafort or similar

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BA4L: ANDALUSIA AND TOLEDO 5 Day Tour

OPTION “1”: AVE TRAIN (Barcelona – Madrid) PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 790 845 IN SINGLE 955 1100 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (01.07.-31.10) 25 30 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Apr. 15; May 13 & Sep. 23.

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Guaranteed departures: Sunday all year round. OPTION “2”: BUS (Barcelona – Madrid) PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 630 665 IN SINGLE 770 895 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (01.07.-31.10) 25 30 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Apr. 15; May 13 & Sep. 23.

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Guaranteed departures on Sunday: April: 01, 08, 15 & 29. October: 07, 14, 21 & 28. May: 06, 13, 20 & 27. November: 04 & 25. June: 03, 10, 17 & 24. December 30. July: 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29. January’ 19: 06 & 27. August: 05, 12, 19 & 26. February’ 19: - September: 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30. March’ 19: 03 & 24. Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens) and Toledo / Tour escort / high speed AVE train Barcelona-Madrid option “1” only (tourist class) / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Transfer Madrid station to hotel on option “1” / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 3 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sun.) BARCELONA – MADRID First option (high speed AVE train, 3-hour journey): Call on Barcelona “Sants” train station to depart by AVE, high speed train to Madrid “Puerta de Atocha” station. Enjoy the journey with the comfort and operating speed of this AVE train. Arrival, transfer from station to your hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. Second option (bus, 10-hour journey): Departure from JULIA TRAVEL bus terminal (Calle Balmes 5, 300 meters far from Plaza Catalunya) at 08:30 a.m. Drive southwest along an industrial and agricultural area with certain relevance within Europe. Arrive to Zaragoza, capital city of Aragón, within the banks of Ebro River the most copious within the Iberian Peninsula. Zaragoza, known as Cesar Augusta during the Roman period had an important role in Spanish history. Some free time to see the impressive Baroque architecture of the Basilic-Temple of Our Lady Pilar. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel.

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2nd Day (Mon.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. 08:30 a.m. departure southward along the land of Don Quixote, “The man from La Mancha”, along the way observes vast vineyards and stop in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows an enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views , specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 4th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – GRANADA After breakfast at the hotel drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 5th Day (Thu.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICES (*) During the train journey Barcelona to Madrid and during the stay in Madrid, Tour escort service will not be available. Nights

City

Class

Hotels

1 Madrid T A

Mayorazgo / Florida Norte Courtyard Marriot Madrid Princesa / Catalonia Gran Via

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Departure from Barcelona BA5J: ANDALUSIA WITH COSTA DEL SOL AND TOLEDO 6 Day tour

(Bus + Train)

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 840 905 IN SINGLE 1100 1250 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 25 30 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: April 11; Apr. 18 & Dec. 26.

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Guaranteed departures: April 01 to September 30: Wednesday departures October: 03, 17, 24 & 31. November: 21 & 28. December 19 & 26. January’ 19: 02. February’ 19: 27. March’ 19: 13, 20 & 27.

Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens) and Toledo / Tour escort during the tour/ high speed AVE train Barcelona-Madrid (tourist class) / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Transfer Madrid station to hotel / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 4 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Wed.). BARCELONA – MADRID (train) Presentation at Barcelona “Sants” station. Departure by high speed AVE train to Madrid. Arrival to Madrid “Puerta de Atocha” station and transfer to hotel. Accommodation. 2ndDay (Thu.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 3rdDay (Fri.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific

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flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 4th Day (Sat.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 5th Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA Breakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 6th Day (Mon.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*)On the high speed AVE train journey to Madrid and during stay at the same city tour escort service is not available. Nights

City

Class

Hotels

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Madrid

T A

Mayorazgo / Florida Norte Courtyard Marriott Madrid Princesa / Catalonia Gran Via

2 Seville T A

Catalonia Santa Justa Melia Lebreros


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Departure from Barcelona BA6D: ANDALUSIA WITH COSTA DEL SOL & TOLEDO 7 Day tour

(Bus + Train) PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 940 1050 IN SINGLE 1235 1370 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 35 40 MIDDLE SEASON SUPPLEMENT (May 01 to 31) 15 20 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: April 14.

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Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens) & Toledo / Tour escort during the tour / high speed AVE train Barcelona-Madrid (tourist class) / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Transfer Madrid station to hotel / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 5 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sat.) BARCELONA – MADRID (train) Presentation at Barcelona “Sants” station. Departure by high speed AVE train to Madrid. Arrival to Madrid “Puerta de Atocha” station and transfer to hotel. Accommodation. 2nd Day (Sun.) MADRID – CACERES – CORDOBA Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal at 08:30 a.m. Drive westwards on a modern highway towards Extremadura, homeland of many discoverers of the new world. Arrive Caceres, capital of the province, declared World Heritage City. Time at leisure to walk through the old town with its ancient walls and well known medieval quarter. Afterwards, continue on driving south towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. City tour including its impressive “Mosque”, today a Cathedral, and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. Continue on towards Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco Tour.

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5th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; time at leisure to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. Continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA Breakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 7th Day (Fri.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*)On the high speed AVE train journey to Madrid and during stay at the same city tour escort service is not available. Nights

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Hotels

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Madrid

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Mayorazgo / Florida Norte Courtyard Marriott Madrid Princesa / Catalonia Gran Vía

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Cordoba Seville

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Tryp Córdoba NH Córdoba Guadalquivir Catalonia Santa Justa / Catalonia Giralda Silken Al-Andalus Palace

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Departure from Barcelona BACL: ANDALUSIA AND MEDITERRANEAN COAST FROM

BARCELONA – 6 Day tour PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A”

IN TWIN 780 810 IN SINGLE 1215 1345 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (01.07.-31.10) 30 40 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Apr. 15; May 13; Jun. 03; Jun. 24; Sep. 09; Sep; 23 & Mar’19 17.

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Guaranteed departures on Sundays: April: 08, 15 & 29. October: 07, 14, 21 & 28. May: 13, 20 & 27. November: 18. June: 03, 10, 17 & 24. December 23 & 30. July: 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29. January’ 19: 20. August: 05, 12, 19 & 26. February’ 19: 24. September: 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 March’ 19: 17 & 24. Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens) & Valencia / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily Breakfast and 3 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sun.) BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – MADRID Departure from JULIA TRAVEL bus terminal (Calle Balmes 5, 300 meters far from Plaza Catalunya) at 08:30 am. Drive southwest along an industrial and agricultural area with certain relevance within Europe. Arrive to Zaragoza, capital city of Aragón, within the banks of Ebro River the most copious within the Iberian Peninsula. Zaragoza, known as Cesar Augusta during the Roman period had an important role in Spanish history. Some free time to see the impressive Baroque architecture of the Basilic-Temple of Our Lady Pilar. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Mon.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific

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flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco Tour. 4th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – GRANADA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 5th Day (Thu.) GRANADA – VALENCIA After breakfast at the hotel start driving looking for the Mediterranean coast. Via Murcia, capital of the fertile garden of the Segura river, continue north via Alicante, the second largest city within the region of Valencia. Reach Valencia one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also the home of the internationally well renowned and delicious “Paella”, Accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Fri.) VALENCIA – BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to watch the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings. Early afternoon departure northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. Reach Barcelona principal Mediterranean city, homeland of the famous architect Gaudí symbol of the Catalonian modernism. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) During the stay in Madrid, tour escort service will not be available. (*) Due to technical reasons, the journey from Barcelona to Madrid may be done by high speed train without tour escort service. Nights City Class Hotels

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Madrid Seville Granada Valencia

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Departure from Barcelona BA12J: ANDALUSIA AND MOROCCO 13 Day tour

(Bus + Train) PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1530 1710 IN SINGLE 2000 2285 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 60 70 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Apr. 11; Dec. 19 & 26.

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Guaranteed departures on Wednesday: April: 04, 11 & 25. October: 03, 17 & 24. May: 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30. November: 21. June: 06, 13, 20 & 27. December 19 & 26. July: 04, 11, 18 & 25. January’ 19: - August: 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29. February’ 19: - September: 05, 12, 19 & 26. March’ 19: 13, 20 & 27. Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens), Toledo, Fez, Meknes, Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat and Tangier / Tour escort during the tour / high speed AVE train Barcelona-Madrid (tourist class) / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Transfer Madrid station to hotel / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 11 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Wed.) BARCELONA – MADRID (train) Presentation at Barcelona “Sants” station. Departure by high speed AVE train to Madrid. Arrival to Madrid “Puerta de Atocha” station and transfer to hotel. Accommodation. 2nd Day (Thu.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Fri.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour.

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4th Day (Sat.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 5th Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL – FEZ Breakfast at the hotel. Drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol, arrive Algeciras or Tarifa where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Morocco, disembark, clear customs and continue on by bus via Larache to Fez, the most monumental one of the Imperial Cities, its University of “Karaouyne” is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco, ancient theological schools, etc. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Mon.) FEZ Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities visiting the most interesting points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, gate of Bab Bou Jelous and walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Afternoon free. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner with show. 7th Day (Tue.) FEZ – MEKNES – MARRAKECH After breakfast at the hotel drive towards the ancient city of Meknes, old walled (40 Km.) imperial city located in the heart of the Mid Atlas. Panoramic tour; admire the great Bab Al Mansour Gate, Morocco’s most beautiful Gate and the most well-known monument in town. Continue driving southwards through the Mid-Atlas mountains to Marrakech, Capital of the South, which is located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-desert area. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Wed.) MARRAKECH Breakfast at the hotel. City sightseeing, including the Koutoubia Tower, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville, Saadines Tombs and Bay Palace. In the afternoon walk around the medina, souks and the magic Jma El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers, all making the center of the city an open air theatre that requires the participation of the audience. Don’t forget your camera. Back to the hotel, free time. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner with show at “Fantasia Chez Ali”. 9th Day (Thu.) MARRAKECH – CASABLANCA – RABAT After breakfast departure northwards via Benguerir and Settat to Casablanca, current industrial and economic capital and the most populated city housing a 10% of the Country population. Panoramic tour through the most interesting sections of the city, Anfa Boulevard, Nations square, residential areas and visit from the outside of the Hassan II grand mosque. Afternoon departure to Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital, official residence of the King Mohamed VI. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

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10th Day (Fri.) RABAT – LARACHE – TANGIER Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour visiting the important sights as the Royal Palace from outside, Mohamed V Mausoleum, the unfinished Hassan Tower which are important examples of the Almohade architecture. In the afternoon, via Larache, we will head for Tangier, cosmopolitan city that has always been pretended due to its strategic location, at the main gate of Europe and Africa. Short panoramic tour. Time at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 11th Day (Sat.) TANGIER – COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the pier and aboard the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive along the Costa del Sol towards the hotel. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 12th Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA After breakfast at the hotel departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte Square. 13th Day (Mon.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) On the high speed AVE train journey to Madrid and during stay at the same city tour escort service is not available. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. (*) Only one piece of luggage per person is allowed. Passengers have to go through customs control with their own luggage. (*) Passport details are required at least 72 hours in advance to the tour’s departure.


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BPTC: LISBON – PORTO & FATIMA 7 Day tour (Train + Bus)

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 915 950 IN SINGLE 1270 1290 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (01.07.-31.10) 30 40 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Apr. 16 & May 28.

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Guided visits in Porto and Lisbon / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / high speed AVE train Barcelona-Madrid (tourist class) / Transfer Madrid station to hotel / Accommodation at selected class and daily breakfast / Travel Insurance. 1st Day (Mon.) BARCELONA – MADRID (train) Call on Barcelona “Sants” train station to depart by AVE, high speed train to Madrid “Puerta de Atocha” station. Enjoy the journey with the comfort and operating speed of this AVE train. Arrival, transfer from station to your hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Tue.) MADRID – AVILA – SALAMANCA – PORTO Breakfast. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive to Avila. A city that preserves its medieval wall. Short stop to know its walled and old town. Then to Salamanca. Free time in this University World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation. 3rd Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous “port wine”. Accommodation. 4th Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the





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three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation. 5th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA – NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA – LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 6th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – MADRID Departure to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) On the high speed AVE train journey to Madrid tour escort service is not available. (*) During the stays in Madrid tour escort service will not be available. Nights

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Departure from Barcelona BPA6D: PORTUGAL AND ANDALUSIA 12 Day tour

(Train + Bus)

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1480 1665 IN SINGLE 2015 2315 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 50 60 MIDDLE SEASON SUPPLEMENT (May 01 to 31) 40 50 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Apr. 09 & Apr. 16. 90 100

(*) Lisbon Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel. Guaranteed departures on Monday: April: 02, 09 & 16. October: 15 & 22. May: 07 & 28. November: 05. June: 04, 11, 18 & 25. December 24. July: 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30. January’ 19: 21. August: 06, 13, 20 & 27. February’ 19: 18. September: 03, 10 & 24. March’ 19: 18 & 25.

Guided visits in Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens) and Toledo / Tour escort during the tour / high speed AVE train Barcelona-Madrid (tourist class) / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Transfer Madrid station to hotel / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 5 dinners / Travel insurance. 1stDay (Mon.) BARCELONA – MADRID (train) Call on Barcelona “Sants” train station to depart by AVE, high speed train to Madrid “Puerta de Atocha” station. Enjoy the journey with the comfort and operating speed of this AVE train. Arrival, transfer from station to your hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Tue.) MADRID – AVILA – SALAMANCA - PORTO Breakfast and transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive to Avila. A city that preserves its medieval wall. Short stop to know its walled and old town. Then to Salamanca. Free time in this University City World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation. 3rd Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous "port wine". Accommodation.

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4th Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation. 5th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA - NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA - LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 6th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – CORDOBA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 9th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 10th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In






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the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 11th Day (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA Breakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 12th Day (Fri.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICES. (*) This is a combined tour and participants could have different city destination. According to tour segment a different tour escort may be used. (*) On the high speed AVE train journey and during your stay in Madrid, tour escort service is not available. Nights

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Departure from Barcelona BPACL: PORTUGAL - ANDALUSIA - MEDITERRANEAN CAPITALS

14 Day tour (Train + Bus)


IN TWIN 1770 1885

IN SINGLE 2410 2600

HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 70 80 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Apr. 16; May 07; May 28; Jun. 04; Jun. 18; Sep. 03 & Dec. 24.

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Guaranteed departures on Monday: April: 02, 09 & 16. October: 08, 15 & 22. May: 07 & 28. November: - June: 04, 11, 18 & 25. December 24. July: 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30. January’ 19: - August: 06, 13, 20 & 27. February’ 19: 18 September: 03, 10 & 24. March’ 19: 18 & 25.

Guided visits in Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens, Valencia & Barcelona / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / high speed AVE train Barcelona-Madrid (tourist class) / Transfer Madrid station to hotel / Accommodation at selected class / Daily Breakfast and 4 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Mon.) BARCELONA – MADRID (train) Call on Barcelona “Sants” train station to depart by AVE, high speed train to Madrid “Puerta de Atocha” station. Enjoy the journey with the comfort and operating speed of this AVE train. Arrival, transfer from station to your hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Tue.) MADRID – AVILA – SALAMANCA - PORTO Breakfast. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive to Avila. A city that preserves its medieval wall. Short stop to know its walled and old town. Then to Salamanca. Free time in this University City World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation. 3rd Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous "port wine". Accommodation. 4th Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation.

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5th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA - NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA - LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 6th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – CORDOBA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 9th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 10th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – GRANADA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter.

11th Day (Thu.) GRANADA – VALENCIA After breakfast at the hotel start driving looking for the Mediterranean coast. Via Murcia, capital of the fertile garden of the Segura river, continue north via Alicante, the second largest city within the region of Valencia. Reach Valencia one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also the home of the internationally well renowned and delicious “Paella”, Accommodation at the hotel.






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12th Day (Fri.) VALENCIA – BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to watch the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings. Early afternoon departure northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. Reach Barcelona principal Mediterranean city homeland of the famous architect Gaudí symbol of the Catalonian modernism. Accommodation at the hotel. 13th Day (Sat.) BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona well known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, drive along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudí such as La Pedrera, Casa Milá, etc. – declared World Heritage buildings. – The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city full attractive offers as well as exquisite and varied gastronomy. Accommodation at the hotel. 14th Day (Sun.) BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – MADRID After breakfast at the hotel departure southwest along an industrial and agricultural area with certain relevance within Europe. Arrive to Zaragoza, capital city of Aragón, within the banks of Ebro River the most copious within the Iberian Peninsula. Zaragoza, known as Cesar Augusta during the Roman period had an important role in Spanish history. Some free time to see the impressive Baroque architecture of the Basilic-Temple of Our Lady Pilar. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICES.

(*) This is a combined tour and participants could have different city destination. According to tour segment a different Tour escort may be used. (*) On the high speed AVE train journey and during your stay in Madrid, tour escort service is not available. Nights

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BPAM: PORTUGAL, ANDALUSIA AND MOROCCO 19 Day tour

(Train + Bus)

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 2040 2325 IN SINGLE 2825 3210 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 70 90 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Apr. 09 & Apr. 16.

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Guided visits as shown in the itinerary in Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Meknes, Fez, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens) & Toledo / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / high speed AVE train Barcelona-Madrid (tourist class) / Transfer Madrid station to hotel / Accommodation at selected class / Daily Breakfast and 12 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Mon.) BARCELONA – MADRID (train) Call on Barcelona “Sants” train station to depart by AVE, high speed train to Madrid “Puerta de Atocha” station. Arrival, transfer from station to your hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Tue.) MADRID – AVILA – SALAMANCA - PORTO Breakfast. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive to Avila. A city that preserves its medieval wall. Short stop to know its walled and old town. Then to Salamanca. Free time in this University City World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation. 3rd Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous "port wine". Accommodation.

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4th Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation. 5th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA - NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA - LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 6th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – CORDOBA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 9th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 10th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.






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11th Day (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours. 12th Day (Fri.) COSTA DEL SOL – TARIFA – TANGIER – RABAT –CASABLANCA After breakfast at the hotel drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol, arrive to Tarifa where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Tangier, disembark, clear customs and drive southwards via Larache to Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital, official residence of the King Mohamed VI. City tour visiting the important sights as the Royal Palace from outside, Mohamed V Mausoleum, the unfinished Hassan Tower which are important examples of the Almohade architecture. Afterwards, departure to Casablanca, current industrial and economic capital and the most populated city housing a 10% of the country population. Time at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 13th Day (Sat.) CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic city tour through the most interesting sections of the city, Anfa Boulevard, Nations square, residential areas and visit from the outside of the Hassan II grand mosque. Departure towards Marrakech. Marrakech capital of the South, which is located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-desert area. City sightseeing, including the Koutoubia Tower, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville, Saadines Tombs and Bay Palace, walk around the medina, souks and the magic Jma El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers, all making the center of the city an open air theatre that requires the participation of the audience. Don’t forget your camera. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner and show at Chez Ali Fantasia. Accommodation at the hotel. 14th Day (Sun.) MARRAKECH – MEKNES – FEZ After breakfast northeast departure to Meknes, old walled (40 Km.) imperial city located in the heart of the Mid Atlas. Panoramic tour; admire the great Bab Al Mansour Gate, Morocco’s most beautiful Gate and the most well-known monument in town. Afterwards departure to Fez, the most monumental one of the Imperial Cities, its University of “Karaouyne” is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco, ancient theological schools, etc. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 15th Day (Mon.) FEZ Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities visiting the most interesting points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, gate of Bab Bou Jelous and walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Afternoon free. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner with show. 16th Day (Tue.) FEZ – TANGIER – TARIFA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel departure to Tangier. Transfer to the pier to board the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive towards the Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 17th Day (Wed.) COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours.

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18th Day (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA After breakfast at the hotel departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte Square. 19th Day (Fri.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This is a combined tour and participants could have different city destination. According to tour segment a different tour escort may be used. (*) On the high speed AVE train journey to Madrid and during the stay in Costa del Sol tour escort service is not available. (*)Only one piece of luggage per person is allowed. Passengers have to go through customs control with their own luggage. (*) Passport details are required at least 72 hours in advance to the tour’s departure.


1 Madrid T Mayorazgo / Florida Norte A Courtyard Marriott Madrid Princesa / Catalonia Gran Via




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2 Fez T Zalagh-2

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Departure from Barcelona BCG4X: NORTHERN SPAIN 4 Day tour (Bus + Train)


(*) Minimum 2 pax.

Guaranteed departures on Wednesday: April: 11, 18 & 25. May: 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30. June: 06, 13, 20 & 27. July: 11 & 25. August: 08 & 22. September: 05, 12, 19 & 26. October: 03, 10 & 17. Panoramic sightseeing tours in San Sebastian and Bilbao / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / high speed AVE train Barcelona-Zaragoza (tourist class) / Accommodation and daily Breakfast / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Wed.) BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA (train) – SAN SEBASTIAN Call on Barcelona “Sants” train station to depart by AVE, high speed train to Zaragoza. Meet assistance. Transfer to the city center to join the tour. In the afternoon, we will continue to San Sebastian, it’s one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival. Panoramic city tour of this marvel style bourgeois city, seeing the extraordinary landscape dominated by the bay and the magnificent La Concha beach. Accommodation at the hotel.

2nd Day (Thu.) SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – CASTRO URDIALES – SANTANDER Breakfast at hotel. We will approach Mount Igueldo, to contemplate the marvelous views of the city and then proceed towards Bilbao. Panoramic driver in Bilbao and free time on the esplanade where The Guggenheim Museum is located in order to admire this modern architectural building. Proceed to the old fishing village “Castro Urdiales”. Free time. Departure to Santander, a port city located between the sea and the mountains, well known for its Sardinero Beach, one of the best known beaches in Spain. Free time to stroll through this elegant city. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Fri.) SANTANDER – SANTILLANA – COVADONGA – OVIEDO Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santillana, it’s one of the most important historical artistic towns in Spain. It contains architectural treasures such as the Collegiate of Santa Juliana, a Jewel of the Romanesque Arquitecture in Cantabria. Continue to Covadonga, where you will have free time to see the Sanctuary and the Grotto where you will see the patroness of Asturias our Lady of Covadonga. In the afternoon, departure to Oviedo, where you will see on a series of hills the beauty of Saint Maria de Naranco Church, Jewel of the pre Romanic asturian architecture. Free time to explore Oviedo, many of their streets are pedestrian, where you will be able to see World Heritage sites like The Cathedral, a splendid example of gothic asturian architecture. Accommodation at the hotel.

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4th Day (Sat.) OVIEDO – SALAMANCA - MADRID Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Salamanca. Short stop and free time in this university city (World Heritage) of great architectural and artistic wealth. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) On the high speed AVE train journey to Zaragoza tour escort service is not available.


1 San Sebastian A Palacio de Aiete 1 Santander A Santemar 1 Oviedo A Sercotel Ciudad de Oviedo

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Departure from Barcelona BPV5X: COUNTRY VASQUE 5 Day tour (Bus + Train)

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR PLUS “A”

IN TWIN 1305 IN SINGLE 1575 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 11 to Sep. 26) 80

(*) Minimum 2 pax. Guaranteed departures on Wednesday: April: 11, 18 & 25. May: 02, 16, 23 & 30. June: 06, 13, 20 & 27. July: 11 & 25. August: 08 & 22. September: 05, 12, 19 & 26. October: 03, 10 & 17.

Guided visits and panoramic city sightseeing as per the itinerary / Entrance fee for free visit (no guide included) to the Guggenheim Museum / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / train ticket Barcelona-Zaragoza and Bilbao-Madrid (tourist class) / Accommodation and daily breakfast / Transfer from/to rail station / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Wed.) BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA (train) – SAN SEBASTIAN Call on Barcelona “Sants” train station to depart by AVE, high speed train to Zaragoza. Meet assistance. Transfer to the city center to join the tour. In the afternoon, we will continue to San Sebastian, it’s one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival. Panoramic city tour of this marvel style bourgeois city, seeing the extraordinary landscape dominated by the bay and the magnificent La Concha beach. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Thu.) SAN SEBASTIAN – LA RIOJA ALAVESA - VITORIA Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00 hrs. drive towards Vitoria via Lasarte, Andoain, Villabona and Tolosa, where in its historical center are conserved public buildings of the XVI and XVII C. Then, we will arrive at Ordizia. Short stop, with its old historical center and nucleus of the town declared Joint Monumental-Historic. Afterwards, we will go to Oñati, Guipúzcoa's most noble village for its artistic grandeur, and we will go up to the most important Sanctuary of Guipúzcoa, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Aránzazu, in charge of the Franciscan Order. Continuation to the Rioja Alavesa to arrive at Laguardia, famous town for its historical monumental set and mainly for its cellars. Guided walking tour. In the afternoon, departure to Vitoria. Panoramic tour for its main attractions. Accommodation.

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3rd Day (Fri.) VITORIA – BILBAO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Salinas de Añana, one of the most surprising corners of the Basque Country. Here, we will enjoy an interesting guided tour to learn the history, architecture, archeology and biodiversity of the salt. We follow the route to Orduña, ancient customs, and start a guided visit to this historical village. We continue the route through the Valley of Ayala to arrive in Balmaseda in order to make a walking tour. Free time for lunch and afterwards, we follow the route through the mining area of Bizkaia to reach the coast; Santurtzi and Portugalete. From here we cross the Transporter Bridge Bizkaia (world heritage by UNESCO) to reach Getxo and then finish back in Bilbao. There, we start a sightseeing including the ascend to the Artxanda Mountain and continue with a walking tour around the Old Quarter. We have included as well the entrance to the Guggenheim Museum with its permanent collection and temporary exhibitions; we will be able to visit freely (guide is not included just the entrance fee). Accommodation. 4th Day (Sat.) BILBAO – LOYOLA SANCTUARY – GETARIA – ZARAUZ - BILBAO Breakfast at the hotel. Drive through the green and mountainous typical Basque landscape to the province of Gipuzkoa, pass Eibar, Elgoibar, Azkoitia, and reach the Sanctuary of Loyola. Visit the shrine of harmonious proportions, built in XVII & XVIII C. Continue via Azpeitia, to the coast by Zumaia, reach Getaria, birthplace of Juan Sebastian Elcano with its arch Catrapona, Parish Church of San Salvador (XV C.), a Gothic gem, fishing port and village. Afterwards, continue passing by Zarautz, tourist reference since the XIX C. Its 2500 meters long magnificent beach, the longest of Gipuzkoa, and the old town with its picturesque streets of cosmopolitan ambiance. Later, arrive to San Sebastian. Walking tour into the historic old city and port, Dominican Convent (XVI C.), the Basilica of Santa Maria de Coro (XVIII C.) and the Constitution Square. Return to Bilbao. Accommodation. 5th Day (Sun.) BILBAO – MADRID (train) Breakfast at the hotel. Morning free and in the afternoon, transfer to rail station to depart by train to Madrid (please expect a later arrival in Madrid). Arrival and END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) During the stay in Bilbao and on the train journeys indicated tour escort service is not available. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. Nights City Class Hotels

1 San Sebastian A Palacio de Aiete

1 Vitoria A Silken Ciudad Vitoria / Sercotel Boulevard Vitoria

2 Bilbao A Occidental Bilbao / Barceló Nervión / NH Collection Ría de Bilbao / Sercotel Gran Bilbao

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Departure from Barcelona BGRB6V: GALICIA & North of Portugal 7 Day tour (Bus + Train)

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 880 IN SINGLE 1215 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Sep. 30) 40 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Apr. 12

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(*) Minimum 2 pax. Guaranteed departures on Thursday: April: 12. May: 03, 24 & 31. June: 07, 14, 21 & 28. July: 12 & 26. August: 09 & 23. September: 06 & 20. October: 04 & 18. Guided city tours in Santiago and Porto / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / high speed AVE train Barcelona-Madrid (tourist class) / Accommodation at selected class and daily breakfast / Transfer Madrid station to hotel / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Thu.) BARCELONA – MADRID (train) Call on Barcelona “Sants” train station to depart by AVE, high speed train to Madrid “Puerta de Atocha” station. Arrival, transfer from station to your hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Fri.) MADRID – LEON – OVIEDO Breakfast. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Towards Leon. Free time to stroll through its historic center and contemplate its Gothic Cathedral, Church of San Isidro or the facade of the Hostel of Sand Marcos Plateresque style. Continue to Oviedo set on a series of hills at the foot of the Naranco and which stands out for the beauty of its streets, many of them pedestrian. Its monuments are a World Heritage Site and among them the Cathedral, one of the most important works of Asturian Gothic. Accommodation. 3rd Day (Sat.) OVIEDO - LUGO – A CORUÑA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the Galician region. Arrive to Lugo. Free time to be able to contemplate the Roman remains that still retains like its walls, declared Patrimony of the Humanity. Continuation to La Coruña. Brief panoramic driver through the main avenues of this fabulous town driving by the Marine Avenue to admire the elegance of this city with the typical Galician architecture of glass house galleries. Brief stop in one of the wonders of the world the oldest working lighthouse the “Tower of Hercules” dating back from the roman period. Afternoon at leisure where you can assist an optional tour to the Rias Altas. Accommodation.

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4th Day (Sun.) LA CORUÑA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santiago de Compostela declared World Heritage as it is one of the most important center of Christian Pilgrimages in Spain as the end of the Camino de Santiago route built during the Roman Empire. City tour where we will see the main square called Obradoiro and also the Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago. Balance of the day at leisure to explore the narrow cobblestone streets and get the feel of the student atmosphere. Accommodation. 5th Day (Mon.) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – LA TOJA – VIGO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards one of the most marvelous areas of Galicia, the Rias Bajas (Spanish Fjords). Driving through this magnificent landscape we will arrive to La Toja Island, universally known for its spa. Free time and continue to the Ria de Arosa, passing through Pontevedra to arrive to Vigo, situated in the middle of the Rias Baixas. Accommodation. 6thDay (Tue.) VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA - PORTO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Portuguese border. Arrive to Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time and continue to Braga. Short stop and continue to Porto. Accommodation. 7thDay (Wed.) PORTO – SALAMANCA - MADRID Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Departure to the Spanish border to arrive to Salamanca. Short stop and free time in this university city (World Heritage) of great architectural and artistic wealth. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) On the high speed AVE train journey to Madrid tour escort service is not available. Nights

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1 Madrid A Courtyard Marriott Madrid Princesa / Catalonia Gran Via 1 Oviedo A Sercotel Ciudad de Oviedo 1 La Coruña A Tryp Coruña 1 Santiago de Compostela A Tryp Santiago 1 Vigo A Tryp Los Galeones 1 Porto A Tryp Porto Expo / Black Tulip / Eurostars Heroismo

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Departure from Barcelona BCRB8X: NORTHERN SPAIN & GALICIA 8 Day tour (Bus + Train)


(*) Minimum 2 pax.

Guaranteed departures on Wednesday: April: 11. May: 02, 23 & 30. June: 06, 13, 20 & 27. July: 11 & 25. August: 08 & 22. September: 05 & 19. October: 03, 10 & 17. Panoramic sightseeing tours of San Sebastian, Bilbao and La Coruña / Guided city tours of Santiago de Compostela and Porto / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / high speed AVE train Barcelona-Zaragoza (tourist class) / Accommodation and daily breakfast / Transfer from station to city center in Zaragoza / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Wed.) BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA (train) – SAN SEBASTIAN Call on Barcelona “Sants” train station to depart by AVE, high speed train to Zaragoza. Meet

assistance. Transfer to the city center to join the tour. In the afternoon, we will continue to San Sebastian, it’s one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival. Panoramic city tour of this marvel style bourgeois city, seeing the extraordinary landscape dominated by the bay and the magnificent La Concha beach. Accommodation at the hotel

2nd Day (Thu.) SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – CASTRO URDIALES – SANTANDER Breakfast at hotel. We will approach Mount Igueldo, to contemplate the marvelous views of the city and then proceed towards Bilbao. Panoramic driver in Bilbao and free time on the esplanade where The Guggenheim Museum is located in order to admire this modern architectural building. Proceed to the old fishing village “Castro Urdiales”. Free time. Departure to Santander, a port city located between the sea and the mountains, well known for its Sardinero Beach, one of the best known beaches in Spain. Free time to stroll through this elegant city. Accommodation.

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3rd Day (Fri.) SANTANDER – SANTILLANA – COVADONGA – OVIEDO Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santillana, it’s one of the most important historical artistic towns in Spain. It contains architectural treasures such as the Collegiate of Santa Juliana, a Jewel of the Romanesque Arquitecture in Cantabria. Continue to Covadonga, where you will have free time to see the Sanctuary and the Grotto where you will see the patroness of Asturias our Lady of Covadonga. In the afternoon, departure to Oviedo, where you will see on a series of hills the beauty of Saint Maria de Naranco Church, Jewel of the pre Romanic asturian architecture. Free time to explore Oviedo, many of their streets are pedestrian, where you will be able to see World Heritage sites like The Cathedral, a splendid example of gothic asturian architecture. Accommodation. 4th Day (Sat.) OVIEDO - LUGO – A CORUÑA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the Galician region. Arrive to Lugo. Free time to be able to contemplate the Roman remains that still retains like its walls, declared Patrimony of the Humanity. Continuation to La Coruña. Brief panoramic driver through the main avenues of this fabulous town driving by the Marine Avenue to admire the elegance of this city with the typical Galician architecture of glass house galleries. Brief stop in one of the wonders of the world the oldest working lighthouse the “Tower of Hercules” dating back from the roman period. Afternoon at leisure where you can assist an optional tour to the Rias Altas. Accommodation.



7th Day (Tue.) VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA - PORTO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Portuguese border. Arrive to Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time and continue to Braga. Short stop and continue to Porto. Accommodation.

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8th Day (Wed.) PORTO – SALAMANCA - MADRID Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Departure to the Spanish border to arrive to Salamanca. Short stop and free time in this university city (World Heritage) of great architectural and artistic wealth. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE (*) On the high speed AVE train journey to Madrid tour escort service is not available. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.


1 San Sebastian A Palacio de Aiete 1 Santander A Santemar 1 Oviedo A Sercotel Ciudad de Oviedo 1 La Coruña A Tryp Coruña 1 Santiago de Compostela A Tryp Santiago 1 Vigo A Tryp Los Galeones 1 Porto A Tryp Porto Expo / Black Tulip / Eurostars Heroismo

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Departure from Barcelona BGPTC: GALICIA & PORTUGAL 11 Day tour (Bus + Train)

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1725 IN SINGLE 1840 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Aug. 31) 80 MIDDLE SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Sep. 01 to Oct. 31) 40 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Apr. 12 & May 24.

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Guaranteed departures on Thursday (Minimum 2 pax): April: 12. May: 03, 24 & 31. June: 07, 14, 21 & 28. July: 12 & 26. August: 09 & 23. September: 06 & 20. October: 04 & 18. Guided visit to Santiago, Porto, Lisbon and panoramic sightseeing tour of La Coruña / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / high speed AVE train Barcelona-Madrid (tourist class) / Accommodation at selected class and daily breakfast / Transfer Madrid station to hotel / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Thu.) BARCELONA – MADRID (train) Call on Barcelona “Sants” train station to depart by AVE, high speed train to Madrid “Puerta de Atocha” station. Arrival, transfer from station to your hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.

2nd Day (Fri.) MADRID – LEON – OVIEDO Breakfast. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Towards Leon. Free time to stroll through its historic center and contemplate its Gothic Cathedral, Church of San Isidro or the facade of the Hostel of Sand Marcos Plateresque style. Continue to Oviedo set on a series of hills at the foot of the Naranco and which stands out for the beauty of its streets, many of them pedestrian. Its monuments are a World Heritage Site and among them the Cathedral, one of the most important works of Asturian Gothic. Accommodation. 3rd Day (Sat.) OVIEDO – LUGO – A CORUÑA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the Galician region. Arrive to Lugo. Free time to be able to contemplate the Roman remains that still retains like its walls, declared Patrimony of the Humanity. Continuation to La Coruña. Brief panoramic driver through the main avenues of this fabulous town driving by the Marine Avenue to admire the elegance of this city with the typical Galician architecture of glass house galleries. Brief stop in one of the wonders of the world the oldest working lighthouse the “Tower of Hercules” dating back from the roman period. Afternoon at leisure where you can assist an optional tour to the Rias Altas. Accommodation.

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4th Day (Sun.) LA CORUÑA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santiago de Compostela declared World Heritage as it is one of the most important center of Christian Pilgrimages in Spain as the end of the Camino de Santiago route built during the Roman Empire. City tour where we will see the main square called Obradoiro and also the Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago. Balance of the day at leisure to explore the narrow cobblestone streets and get the feel of the student atmosphere. Accommodation. 5th Day (Mon.) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – LA TOJA – VIGO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards one of the most marvelous areas of Galicia, the Rias Bajas (Spanish Fjords). Driving through this magnificent landscape we will arrive to La Toja Island, universally known for its spa. Free time and continue to the Ria de Arosa, passing through Pontevedra to arrive to Vigo, situated in the middle of the Rias Baixas. Accommodation. 6thDay (Tue.) VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA – PORTO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Portuguese border. Arrive to Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time and continue to Braga. Short stop and continue to Porto. Accommodation. 7th Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous “port wine”. Accommodation. 8th Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation. 9th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA – NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA – LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 10th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where

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Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 11th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – MADRID Departure to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) On the high speed AVE train journey to Madrid tour escort service is not available. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. Nights

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Departure from Barcelona BCGPTC: NORTHERN SPAIN & PORTUGAL 12 Day tour (Bus + Train)

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1545 IN SINGLE 2150 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Aug. 31) 75 MIDDLE SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Sep. 01 to Oct. 31) 50 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURES: April 11 & May 23.

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3rd Day (Fri.) SANTANDER – SANTILLANA – COVADONGA – OVIEDO Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santillana, it’s one of the most important historical artistic towns in Spain. It contains architectural treasures such as the Collegiate of Santa Juliana, a Jewel of the Romanesque Arquitecture in Cantabria. Continue to Covadonga, where you will have free time to see the Sanctuary and the Grotto where you will see the patroness of Asturias our Lady of Covadonga. In the afternoon, departure to Oviedo, where you will see on a series of hills the beauty of Saint Maria de Naranco Church, Jewel of the pre Romanic asturian architecture. Free time to explore Oviedo, many of their streets are pedestrian, where you will be able to see World Heritage sites like The Cathedral, a splendid example of gothic asturian architecture. Accommodation. 4th Day (Sat.) OVIEDO - LUGO – A CORUÑA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the Galician region. Arrive to Lugo. Free time to be able to contemplate the Roman remains that still retains like its walls, declared World Heritage. Continuation to La Coruña. Brief panoramic driver through the main avenues of this fabulous town driving by the Marine Avenue to admire the elegance of this city with the typical Galician architecture of glass house galleries. Brief stop in one of the wonders of the world the oldest working lighthouse the “Tower of Hercules” dating back from the roman period. Afternoon at leisure where you can assist an optional tour to the Rias Altas. Accommodation. 5th Day (Sun.) LA CORUÑA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santiago de Compostela declared World Heritage as it is one of the most important center of Christian Pilgrimages in Spain as the end of the Camino de Santiago route built during the Roman Empire. City tour where we will see the main square called Obradoiro and also the Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago. Balance of the day at leisure to explore the narrow cobblestone streets and get the feel of the student atmosphere. Accommodation. 6th Day (Mon.) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – LA TOJA – VIGO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards one of the most marvelous areas of Galicia, the Rias Bajas (Spanish Fjords). Driving through this magnificent landscape we will arrive to La Toja Island, universally known for its spa. Free time and continue to the Ria de Arosa, passing through Pontevedra to arrive to Vigo, situated in the middle of the Rias Baixas. Accommodation. 7th Day (Tue.) VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA - PORTO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Portuguese border. Arrive to Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time and continue to Braga. Short stop and continue to Porto. Accommodation. 8th Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous "port wine". Accommodation. 9th Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the

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birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation. 10th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA - NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA - LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 11th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 12th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – MADRID Departure to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) On the high speed AVE train journey to Zaragoza tour escort service is not available (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.


1 San Sebastian A Palacio de Aiete 1 Santander A Santemar 1 Oviedo A Sercotel Ciudad de Oviedo 1 La Coruña A Tryp Coruña 1 Santiago de Compostela A Tryp Santiago 1 Vigo A Tryp Los Galeones 2 Porto A Tryp Porto Expo / Black Tulip / Eurostars Heroismo 1 Fátima A Aurea Fátima / Estrela de Fátima / Regina 2 Lisbon A Lutécia / Tryp Lisboa Oriente





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Departure from Barcelona BRONIB: IBERIAN TOUR (North Spain – Portugal – Andalucia –

Levante – Barcelona) 17 Day tour (Train + Bus)


IN TWIN 2185 2345 IN SINGLE 2725 3390 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Aug. 31) 90 110 MIDDLE SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Sep. 01 to Oct. 31) 80 100 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Apr. 11 & May 23.

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to Santander, a port city located between the sea and the mountains, well known for its Sardinero Beach, one of the best known beaches in Spain. Free time to stroll through this elegant city. Accommodation. 3rd Day (Fri.) SANTANDER – SANTILLANA – COVADONGA – OVIEDO Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santillana, it’s one of the most important historical artistic towns in Spain. It contains architectural treasures such as the Collegiate of Santa Juliana, a Jewel of the Romanesque Arquitecture in Cantabria. Continue to Covadonga, where you will have free time to see the Sanctuary and the Grotto where you will see the patroness of Asturias our Lady of Covadonga. In the afternoon, departure to Oviedo, where you will see on a series of hills the beauty of Saint Maria de Naranco Church, Jewel of the pre Romanic asturian architecture. Free time to explore Oviedo, many of their streets are pedestrian, where you will be able to see World Heritage sites like The Cathedral, a splendid example of gothic asturian architecture. Accommodation. 4th Day (Sat.) OVIEDO - LUGO – LA CORUÑA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the Galician region. Arrive to Lugo. Free time to be able to contemplate the Roman remains that still retains like its walls, declared World Heritage. Continuation to La Coruña. Brief panoramic driver through the main avenues of this fabulous town driving by the Marine Avenue to admire the elegance of this city with the typical Galician architecture of glass house galleries. Brief stop in one of the wonders of the world the oldest working lighthouse the “Tower of Hercules” dating back from the roman period. Afternoon at leisure where you can assist an optional tour to the Rias Altas. Accommodation. 5th Day (Sun.) LA CORUÑA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santiago de Compostela declared World Heritage as it is one of the most important center of Christian Pilgrimages in Spain as the end of the Camino de Santiago route built during the Roman Empire. City tour where we will see the main square called Obradoiro and also the Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago. Balance of the day at leisure to explore the narrow cobblestone streets and get the feel of the student atmosphere. Accommodation. 6th Day (Mon.) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – LA TOJA – VIGO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards one of the most marvelous areas of Galicia, the Rias Bajas (Spanish Fjords). Driving through this magnificent landscape we will arrive to La Toja Island, universally known for its spa. Free time and continue to the Ria de Arosa, passing through Pontevedra to arrive to Vigo, situated in the middle of the Rias Baixas. Accommodation. 7th Day (Tue.) VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA - PORTO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Portuguese border. Arrive to Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time and continue to Braga. Short stop and continue to Porto. Accommodation. 8th Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an

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optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous "port wine". Accommodation. 9th Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation. 10th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA - NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA - LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 11th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 12th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – CORDOBA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Córdoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 13th Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 14th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 15th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – GRANADA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and






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accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 16th Day (Thu.) GRANADA – VALENCIA After breakfast at the hotel start driving looking for the Mediterranean coast. Via Murcia, capital of the fertile garden of the Segura river, continue north via Alicante, the second largest city within the region of Valencia. Reach Valencia one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also the home of the internationally well renowned and delicious “Paella”, Accommodation at the hotel. 17th Day (Fri.) VALENCIA – BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to watch the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings. Early afternoon departure northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. Reach Barcelona principal Mediterranean city homeland of the famous architect Gaudi symbol of the Catalonian modernism. END OF OUR SERVICES. (*) On the high speed AVE train journey to Madrid tour escort service is not available (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.


1 San Sebastian T/A Palacio de Aiete 1 Santander T/A Santemar 1 Oviedo T/A Sercotel Ciudad de Oviedo 1 La Coruña T/A Tryp Coruña 1 Santiago de Compostela T/A Tryp Santiago 1 Vigo T/A Tryp Los Galeones 2 Porto T/A Tryp Porto Expo / Black Tulip / Eurostars Heroismo 1 Fátima T/A Aurea Fátima / Estrela de Fátima / Regina 2 Lisbon T/A Lutécia / Tryp Lisboa Oriente

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Departure from Barcelona BA4XM: SMALL GROUP ANDALUSIA AND TOLEDO 7 Day tour

(BCN-MAD) - Maximum 15 pax

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR PLUS “A” (UNIQUE CLASS) IN TWIN 1625 IN SINGLE 2025 Guaranteed departures on Monday:

Guided visits in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / high speed AVE train Barcelona-Madrid (touristic class) / 6 nights First class hotels accommodation / Daily breakfast / 3 dinners (mineral water and glass of wine included) / Transfer Madrid station to hotel / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Mon.) BARCELONA – MADRID (train) Call on Barcelona “Sants” train station to depart by AVE, high speed train to Madrid “Puerta de Atocha” station. Enjoy the journey with the comfort and operating speed of this AVE train. Arrival and transfer from the station to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome drink and orientation session at the hotel this evening. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Tue.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Madrid; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace (visit inside), Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. Balance of the day free to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel.


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3rd Day (Wed.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up from your hotel and transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows an enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Thu.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Monumental and Panoramic city tour: the interior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 5th Day (Fri.) SEVILLE – GRANADA After breakfast at the hotel drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 6th Day (Sat.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Sun.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel and END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) On the high speed AVE train journey and during your stay in Madrid tour escort service is not available. Nights

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Departure from Barcelona BA4XF: ANDALUSIA AND TOLEDO 7 Day tour

(BCN-MAD) – Only French

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR PLUS “A” (UNIQUE CLASS) IN TWIN 1355 IN SINGLE 1785 (*) 6 pax minimum. Guaranteed departures on Monday:

Guided visits in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / high speed AVE train Barcelona-Madrid (touristic class) / 6 nights First class hotels accommodation / Daily breakfast / 3 dinners (mineral water and glass of wine included) / Transfer Madrid station to hotel / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Mon.) BARCELONA – MADRID (train) Call on Barcelona “Sants” train station to depart by AVE, high speed train to Madrid “Puerta de Atocha” station. Enjoy the journey with the comfort and operating speed of this AVE train. Arrival and transfer from the station to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome drink and orientation session at the hotel this evening. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Tue.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Madrid; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace (visit inside), Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern


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Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. Balance of the day free to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Wed.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up from your hotel and transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 am. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows an enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Thu.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Monumental and Panoramic city tour: the interior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 5th Day (Fri.) SEVILLE – GRANADA After breakfast at the hotel drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 6th Day (Sat.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Sun.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel and END OF OUR SERVICE.

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PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 235 265 IN SINGLE 265 305 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (01.07.-31.10) 15 20 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: December 30 40 50

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1st Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA Morning departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 2nd Day (Mon.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus river, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a short visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. Nights

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Departure from Costa del Sol A3D: GRANADA, TOLEDO AND MADRID 3 Day tour

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PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 475 520 IN SINGLE 595 665 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (01.07.-31.10) 15 15 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: December 30 40 50

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speed AVE train (tourist class) / Accommodation at selected class / 2 breakfast and 1 dinner Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA Morning departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 2nd Day (Mon.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus river, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided city tour through its narrow streets and the famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron). Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Tue.) MADRID – COSTA DEL SOL (train) Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial zones of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. In the afternoon call on Madrid “Puerta de Atocha” train station to depart at 5:35 p.m. by AVE, high speed train to Malaga (Costa del Sol) arrival at 8:30p.m. Enjoy the journey with the comfort and operating speed of this AVE train. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) On the high speed AVE train journey and during your stay in Madrid Tour escort service is not available. (*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead.


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Departure from Costa del Sol A7D: ANDALUSIA AND MADRID WITH TOLEDO 7 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 795 875

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Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens), Toledo and Madrid / Tour escort during the tour/ Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach/Accommodation at selected class / Daily Breakfast and 3 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA Morning departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 2nd Day (Mon.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus river, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a short visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid, capital of Spain and its largest city, seat of government, and residence of the Spanish monarch, Madrid is also the diplomatic and economic center and counts with a big offer of well-known museums –among other important cultural offers- as El Prado, Thyssen Bornemisza and Reina Sofia Museums, Royal Palace, etc. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Tue.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Full day at leisure for you to discover the enchantments of this busy and, at the same time, historical city or to optionally visit to nearby places like Escorial, Segovia, etc. Accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Wed.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such

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as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon free to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel. 5th Day (Thu.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIA TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente). Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Fri.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 7th Day (Sat.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. (*) During your stay in Madrid Tour escort service is not available. (*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead.


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Guaranteed departures: Friday all year round. Sightseeing panoramic tours of Rabat & Fez / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 2 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Fri.) COSTA DEL SOL – TARIFA – TANGIER – RABAT Drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol, arrive to Tarifa where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Tangier, disembark, clear customs and continue on by bus via Larache to Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital, official residence of the King Mohamed VI. City tour visiting the important sights as the Royal Palace from outside, Mohamed V Mausoleum, the unfinished Hassan Tower which are important examples of the Almohade architecture. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Sat.) RABAT – MEKNES – FEZ Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards the ancient city of Meknes, old walled (40 Km.) imperial city located in the heart of the Mid Atlas. Panoramic tour; admire the great Bab Al Mansour Gate, Morocco’s most beautiful gate and the most well-known monument in town. The trip continues on to Fez, the most monumental one of the Imperial Cities, its University of “Karaouyne” is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco, ancient theological schools, etc. City sightseeing visiting the most interesting points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, gate of Bab Bou Jelous and walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Optional dinner with show. 3rd Day (Sun.) FEZ- TANGIER – TARIFA – COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast At the hotel. Departure to Tangier to board the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive towards the Costa del Sol. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) Only one piece of luggage per person is allowed. Passengers have to go through customs control with their own luggage. (*) Passport details are required at least 72 hours in advance to the tour’s departure. Nights

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Departure from Costa del Sol MAR4X: MOROCCO WITH TANGIER, FEZ AND RABAT 4 Day tour

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Sightseeing panoramic tours of Rabat, Meknes and Fez/Tour escort during the tour/Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach/Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 3 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Wed.) COSTA DEL SOL – TARIFA – TANGIER – FEZ Drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol, arrive to Tarifa where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Tangier, disembark, clear customs and continue on by bus via Larache to Fez, the most monumental one of the Imperial Cities, its University of “Karaouyne” is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco, ancient theological schools, etc. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Thu.) FEZ Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities visiting the most interesting points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, gate of Bab Bou Jelous and walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Afternoon free. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner with show. 3rd Day (Fri.) FEZ – MEKNES – RABAT – TANGIER After breakfast at the hotel drive towards the ancient city of Meknes, old walled (40 Km.) imperial city located in the heart of the Mid Atlas. Panoramic tour; admire the great Bab Al Mansour Gate, Morocco’s most beautiful Gate and the most well-known monument in town. Continue driving westwards to Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital, official residence of the King Mohamed VI. City tour visiting the important sights as the Royal Palace from outside, Mohamed V Mausoleum, the unfinished Hassan Tower which are important examples of the Almohade architecture. Continue driving northwards to Tangiers, cosmopolitan city that has always been pretended due to its strategic location, at the main gate of Europe and Africa. Free time to relax. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Sat.) TANGIER – TARIFA – COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the pier to board the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive towards the Costa del Sol. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) Only one piece of luggage per person is allowed. Passengers have to go through customs control with their own luggage. (*) Passport details are required at least 72 hours in advance to the tour’s departure. Nights City

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Departure from Costa del Sol MAR5V: MOROCCO, IMPERIAL CITIES EXPRESS 5 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 500 600 IN SINGLE 565 720 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (01.07.-31.10) 30 40 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: December 21 & 28 40 50

Guaranteed departures: Friday all year round. Guided sightseeing panoramic tours in Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Meknes and Fez/Tour escort during the tour /Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach/ Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and4 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Fri.) COSTA DEL SOL – TARIFA – TANGIER – RABAT –CASABLANCA Drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol, arrive to Tarifa where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Tangier, disembark, clear customs and drive southwards via Larache to Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital, official residence of the King Mohamed VI. City tour visiting the important sights as the Royal Palace from outside, Mohamed V Mausoleum and the unfinished Hassan Tower which are important examples of the Almohade architecture. Afterwards departure to Casablanca, current industrial and economic capital and the most populated city housing a 10% of the Country population. Time at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Sat.) CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic city tour through the most interesting sections of the city, Anfa boulevard, Nations square, residential areas and visit from the outside of the Hassan II grand mosque. Departure towards Marrakech. Marrakech capital of the South, which is located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-desert area. City sightseeing, including the Koutoubia Tower, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville, Saadines Tombs and Bay Palace, walk around the medina, souks and the magic Jma El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers, all making the center of the city an open air theatre that requires the participation of the audience. Don’t forget your camera. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner and show at Chez Ali Fantasia. 3rd Day (Sun.) MARRAKECH – MEKNES – FEZ After breakfast northeast departure to Meknes, old walled (40 Km.) imperial city located in the heart of the Mid Atlas. Panoramic tour; admire the great Bab Al Mansour Gate, Morocco’s most beautiful gate and the most well-known monument in town. Afterwards departure to Fez, the most monumental one of the Imperial Cities, its University of “Karaouyne” is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco, ancient theological schools, etc. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

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4th Day (Mon.) FEZ Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities visiting the most interesting points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, gate of Bab Bou Jelous and walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Afternoon free. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner with show. 5th Day (Tue.) FEZ – TANGIER – TARIFA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel departure to Tangier. Transfer to the pier to board the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive towards the Costa del Sol. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) Only one piece of luggage per person is allowed. Passengers have to go through customs control with their own luggage. (*) Passport details are required at least 72 hours in advance to the tour’s departure.


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Departure from Costa del Sol MAR7D: MOROCCO, IMPERIAL CITIES IN FULL 7 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 675 825 IN SINGLE 825 995 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (01.07.-31.10) 40 50 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: December 23 & 30.

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Panoramic sightseeing tour in Fez, Meknes, Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat and Tangier/Tour escort during the tour/Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach/Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 6 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL – FEZ Departure towards the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol, arrive Algeciras or Tarifa where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Morocco, disembark, clear customs and continue on by bus via Larache to Fez, the most monumental one of the Imperial Cities, its University of “Karaouyne” is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco, ancient theological schools, etc. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Mon.) FEZ Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities visiting the most interesting points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, gate of Bab Bou Jelous and walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Afternoon free. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner with show. 3rd Day (Tue.) FEZ – MEKNES – MARRAKECH After breakfast at the hotel drive towards the ancient city of Meknes, old walled (40 Km.) imperial city located in the heart of the Mid Atlas. Panoramic tour; admire the great Bab Al Mansour Gate, Morocco’s most beautiful gate and the most well-known monument in town. Continue driving southwards through the Mid-Atlas mountains to Marrakech, Capital of the South, which is located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-desert area. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Wed.) MARRAKECH Breakfast at the hotel. City sightseeing, including the Koutoubia Tower, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville, Saadines Tombs and Bay Palace. In the afternoon walk around the medina, souks and the magic Jma El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers, all making the center of the city an open air theatre that requires the participation of the audience. Don’t forget your camera. Back to the hotel, free time. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner with show at “Fantasia Chez Ali”.

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5th Day (Thu.) MARRAKECH – CASABLANCA – RABAT After breakfast departure northwards via Benguerir and Settat to Casablanca, current industrial and economic capital and the most populated city housing a 10% of the country population. Panoramic tour through the most interesting sections of the city, Anfa Boulevard, Nations square, residential areas and visit from the outside of the Hassan II grand mosque. Afternoon departure to Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital, official residence of the King Mohamed VI. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Fri.) RABAT – LARACHE – TANGIER Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour visiting the important sights as the Royal Palace from outside, Mohamed V Mausoleum, the unfinished Hassan Tower which are important examples of the Almohade architecture. In the afternoon, via Larache, we will head for Tangier, cosmopolitan city that has always been pretended due to its strategic location, at the main gate of Europe and Africa. Short panoramic tour. Time at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Sat.) TANGIER – COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the pier and aboard the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive towards the Costa del Sol. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) Only one piece of luggage per person is allowed. Passengers have to go through customs control with their own luggage. (*) Passport details are required at least 72 hours in advance to the tour’s departure.



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Departure from Costa del Sol DES9V: MOROCCO, THE GREAT DESERT (The route of the Kasbahs)

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PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” IN TWIN 1050 IN SINGLE 1290 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (01.07.-31.10) 60 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURES: Dec. 21 & 28.

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Panoramic sightseeing Casablanca, Marrakech, Fez , Meknes and Rabat / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation / Daily breakfast and 8 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Fri.) COSTA DEL SOL - TARIFA – TANGIER – CASABLANCA Drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol to Tarifa where boarding on Ferry to Tangier crossing the Strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Morocco, disembark, clear customs and continue to Larache. Short stop and free time. Afterwards, continue to Casablanca. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Sat.) CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic sightseeing of Casablanca, the "cinematographic". Economic capital of the country with more than four million inhabitants combines its modern art-nouveau or art-deco buildings with the old buildings of the thirteenth century, when it was known as Dar El Baida (the white's hose). See Mohammed V Square, Boulevard D'Anfa, Nôtre Dame Cathedral and the exteriors of the impressive Great Mosque of Hassan II, where more than 3,000 craftsmen worked. Only the Mecca reach more importance and size. Continuation to Marrakech. Then visit of the city and its great historical past: Koutubia Mosque or the booksellers whose minaret in a hispanomorisco style, of great beauty, is the symbol of the city, the exceptional Mausoleum of the sixteenth-century princes Saadinos and The sumptuous Bahia Palace (The Precious), built in the IX C. by hundreds of artisans from Fez. Walking around the Medina (ancient city) and its souks where a thousand and one artisan products are offered to the visitor to end up in the fascinating world of the famous Djemaa El Fna Square (Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO) where storytellers, snake charmers, jugglers , Dancers, etc... constitute an authentic "cut of the miracles". Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional dinner with “Fantasia” show at the complex of “Chez Ali”. 3rd Day (Sun.) MARRAKECH Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day on our own to explore the city. Tour the favorite places or hire excursions to reach other points of the city, tour into the green valleys in 4x4 and learn about the lifestyle of the surrounding villages that have little to do with the life of the city, its impressive waterfalls located in Ouzoud and much more. Definitely a great opportunity to relax and feel the place. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

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4th Day (Mon.) MARRAKECH – AIT BEN HADDOU – OUARZAZATE Breakfast at the hotel. Early departure from Marrakesh heading south. Cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n'Tichka that connects Marrakesh with the presaharian oases. After several stops enjoying the wonderful panoramas, continue onto, Ait Ben Haddou, considered the most beautiful fortress in the country and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here famous films such as Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth or The Jewel of the Nile among others were filmed. Continue to Ouarzazate. Arrival, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 5th Day (Tue.) OUARZAZATE – BOUMALNE DE DADES – TINGHIR (Todra – Merzouga) Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards the network of gorges of this area of Morocco, here from the most arid and rocky overflows fertility and greenery between the oases. The route runs through valleys such as Kelaa M'Gouna, famous for its roses and daggers; And the Boumalne du Dades, magnificent for walkers. Arrival to Tinghir, see the Gorges of Todra and its impressive canon of 300 meters of height. Continue to Arfoud. On the way to the dunes of Merzouga we passed by Rissani, which was an important enclave long time ago, where the caravans of the desert reigned. Arrival to Merzouga, right in the Sahara, here the road fades and the dunes mark the horizon. Free time to enjoy the surroundings with a mint tea. Dinner and accommodation: (two options can be chosen).

a) Hotel Kasbah Azalay at Merzouga Village b) Jaima (overnight in a desert tent) sited in a nomadic camp.

Note: the clients who choose to spend the night in a Jaima will be transferred to the nomadic camp by camels (45 minutes) or optionally by 4WD.

6th Day (Wed.) MERZOUGA (ERFOUD) – IFRANE – FEZ Breakfast between dunes at our last moment in the desert before leaving for the Middle Atlas. Early wake up to optionally contemplate the great event of a sunrise in the Sahara. While preparing our breakfast. Optional tour around the dunes in 4WD and visit the nearby villages. Cross the Middle Atlas and a new change of landscape along the way. Left the south to get in the North. Stop in Ifrane. For a moment feel as if Switzerland had been settled in Africa, hence its nickname "little Switzerland". This city was built during the protectorate in the 1930s. Continuation to Fez. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Thu.) FEZ Breakfast at the hotel and then, visit of this old city that with its 785 mosques and its splendid Medina (old city), is the intellectual and religious capital of the country. The guided tour starts with the exteriors of the Royal Palace and its 7 gates, Dar El Makhzen, old residence of the Sultan, the Bab Bojloud gate decorated with blue enameled ceramics (the color of Fes) and green (color of Islam) gives access to the walled enclosure of the Medina (old city), largest of North Africa and declared World Heritage. During this authentic maze of more than 2,000 squares, streets and alleys that ramble endlessly, guarding some of the most beautiful buildings in Morocco: palaces, madrasas, mosques, doors, fountains, which pleasantly surprise the visitor. Plaza Es-Seffarin will be seen with its pretty fountain of beautiful pottery and in it will be engraved in the marble flowers of lis, symbol that left the French prisoners who collaborated in its construction in century XVI; The Karaouine Mosque, the best known in the city with its celebrated Friday prayer, holy day of the Muslims, built in the IX C. and which is the oldest religious teaching center. Also visit the district of the dyers, the tanners with spectacular colors and the Souk, where they will be assaulted by noises, smells and colors of a crowded crowd,

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seeming to emerge from a forgotten page of history. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. At night, Optional show-dinner in a typical palace in the medina. 8th Day (Fri.) FEZ – MEKNES – RABAT – TANGIER Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Tangier. At our first stop we pass Meknes, old Berber capital chosen for the second Alaouite Moulay Ismail King as imperial headquarters in the XVII C.; you can still see remnants of its splendor: forty kilometers of walls, which include the gates of Bab el Mansour, one of the most beautiful in Morocco. Then heading to Rabat, which besides being the administrative capital of the country is the official residence of King Mohamed VI. It is one of the imperial cities, founded in the twelfth century by the Almohads. Visit the exteriors of the Royal Palace, the Tour Hassan that rises dominating the esplanade of the unfinished mosque with more than 200 columns; The Mausoleum of Mohammed V built in memory of the Sultan who won the independence of the country and in which the royal guards, in showy dress, stand guard. Finally we will have some time to see the beautiful Kasbah of the Oudayas, fortress located at the mouth of the river Buregreg with its door of the XII C. Continue to Tangier. Arrival, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 9th Day (Sat.) TANGIER – TARIFA – COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the pier and aboard the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Arrival to Tarifa and drive towards Costa del Sol. END OF OUR SERVICES. (*) Only one piece of luggage per person is allowed. Passengers have to go through customs control with their own luggage. (*) Passport details are required at least 72 hours in advance to the tour’s departure. (*) The chosen option of accommodation in Merzouga (Hotel or Jaima) must be indicated at the time of booking.


1 Casablanca T Kenzi Basma 2 Marrakech T Atlas Asni

1 Ouarzazate T Kenzi Azghor 1 Merzouga T Kasbah Azalay or Jaima (desert tent) 2 Fez T Menzeh Zalag / Zalagh Parc Palace

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Departure from Santiago de Compostela SGPTC: NORTHERN SPAIN & PORTUGAL 8 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1090 IN SINGLE 1460 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Aug. 31) 75 MIDDLE SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Sep. 01 to Oct. 31) 50 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURES: Apr. 15 & May 27.

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5th Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation. 6th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA – NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA – LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 7th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – MADRID Departure to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.


1 Santiago de Compostela A Tryp Santiago 1 Vigo A Tryp Los Galeones


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Departure from Bilbao

B5V: BILBAO AND SURROUNDINGS 5 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 725 815 IN SINGLE 895 1050 HALF BOARD SUIPPLEMENT 145 160 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (July 06 to September 21) 50 70

HALF BOARD = Breakfast & Dinner daily at hotel (dinner on the first day not included). Departures: April 1 to December 31: Friday departures. Minimum 2 pax. Arrival & Departure transfers from/to airport / Regular tours with transport and guide during tours shown in the itinerary / Accommodation on board and class hotel selected / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Fri.) BILBAO Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Sat.) BILBAO (Excursion to the Basque Coast) Breakfast at the hotel. Depart at 09:00 a.m. for a half day tour visiting Barakaldo, Sestao, Portugalete and Getxo, with its famous Bridge of Biscay. Continue to pass through the imposing Castle of Butron towards San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Mundaka to enjoy the beauty views of the Urdaibai Reserve of Biosphere, afterwards, continue to Guernika, and visit the Assembly House. Afternoon, panoramic sightseeing tour of Bilbao and a walking tour into the old quarter visiting the most typical streets and sites. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Sun.) BILBAO (Excursion to San Sebastian & Biarritz) After breakfast at the hotel, depart at 09:00 a.m. to Biarritz, once the most attractive area and beach of the zone, visit the old port and the Virgin on the Rock. Following the rough coastal road continue to Saint Jean De Luz, a lovely small village on the French Basque coast. Drive to Hondarribia, medieval fortress and typical fishermen village. Afterwards, transfer on a boat from Hendaya to Hondarribia across the Txingudi (natural reserve) bay. In the afternoon arrive to San Sebastian, the most beautiful city in the Basque Country, panoramic city sightseeing with magnificent views from “Monte Igueldo” and a walking tour into the historical quarter. Free time for you to enjoy the most attractive places. Return directly to arrive to Bilbao in the evening. Accommodation at the hotel.

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4th Day (Mon.) BILBAO (Excursion to Vitoria & La Rioja Alavesa) Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 09.00 am for a full day excursion to the capital city of the Basque Country, Vitoria, and to the La Rioja Alavesa well known for its wine area. Drive southward to Vitoria for a panoramic tour of the city and a short walking tour into the center. Vitoria-Gasteiz, city rich in heritage. It’s very well preserved medieval Old Town, declared Monumental Complex, its gothic design and its narrow streets, as well as important medieval and Renaissance buildings. Afterwards, continue towards the wine region of La Rioja Alavesa to the medieval, charming and monumental village of Laguardia, full of history with ancient walls and magnificent wineries. Walking tour and visit a traditional winery with tasting of wines. By mid-afternoon, on the way back to Bilbao, pass through Elciego to contemplate the magnificent architectural work of Frank Gehry at the “Marques de Riscal” winery. Accommodation at the hotel. 5th Day (Tue.) BILBAO Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. Nights City Class Hotels

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T Ilunion Bilbao

A Holiday Inn Bilbao / Barceló Nervion / Hesperia Bilbao / Sercotel Gran Bilbao

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Departure from Bilbao B7V: BILBAO AND SURROUNDINGS 7 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1085 1235 IN SINGLE 1340 1575 HALF BOARD SUIPPLEMENT 215 235 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (July 06 to September 21) 75 95

HALF BOARD = Breakfast & Dinner daily at hotel (dinner on the first day not included). Departures: April 1 to December 31: Friday departures. Minimum 2 pax. Arrival & Departure transfers from/to airport / Regular tours with transport and guide during tours shown in the itinerary / Accommodation on board and class hotel selected / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Fri.) BILBAO Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Sat.) BILBAO (Excursion to the Basque Coast) Breakfast at the hotel. Depart at 09:00 a.m. for a half day tour visiting Barakaldo, Sestao, Portugalete and Getxo, with its famous Bridge of Biscay. Continue to pass through the imposing Castle of Butron towards San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Mundaka to enjoy the beauty views of the Urdaibai Reserve of Biosphere, afterwards, continue to Guernika, and visit the Assembly House. Afternoon, panoramic sightseeing tour of Bilbao and a walking tour into the old quarter visiting the most typical streets and sites. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Sun.) BILBAO (Excursion to San Sebastian & Biarritz) After breakfast at the hotel, depart at 09:00 a.m. to Biarritz, once the most attractive area and beach of the zone, visit the old port and the Virgin on the Rock. Following the rough coastal road continue to Saint Jean De Luz, a lovely small village on the French Basque coast. Drive to Hondarribia, medieval fortress and typical fishermen village. Afterwards, transfer on a boat from Hendaya to Hondarribia across the Txingudi (natural reserve) bay. In the afternoon arrive to San Sebastian, the most beautiful city in the Basque Country, panoramic city sightseeing with magnificent views from “Monte Igueldo” and a walking tour into the historical quarter. Free time for you to enjoy the most attractive places. Return directly to arrive to Bilbao in the evening. Accommodation at the hotel.

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4th Day (Mon.) BILBAO (Excursion to Vitoria & La Rioja Alavesa) Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 09.00 am for a full day excursion to the capital city of the Basque Country, Vitoria, and to the La Rioja Alavesa well known for its wine area. Drive southward to Vitoria for a panoramic tour of the city and a short walking tour into the center. Vitoria-Gasteiz, city rich in heritage. It’s very well preserved medieval Old Town, declared Monumental Complex, its gothic design and its narrow streets, as well as important medieval and Renaissance buildings. Afterwards, continue towards the wine region of La Rioja Alavesa to the medieval, charming and monumental village of Laguardia, full of history with ancient walls and magnificent wineries. Walking tour and visit a traditional Rioja winery with tasting of wines. By mid-afternoon, on the way back to Bilbao, pass through Elciego to contemplate the magnificent architectural work of Frank Gehry at the “Marques de Riscal” Winery. Accommodation at the hotel. 5th Day (Tue.) BILBAO (Excursion to Sanctuary of Loyola-Getaria-San Sebastian) Breakfast at the hotel. Depart at 09:00 a.m. drive eastward to the province of Gipuzkoa, pass Eibar, Elgoibar, Azkoitia, reach the Sanctuary of Loyola. Visit the shrine of harmonious proportions, built in XVII/XVIII C. Continue via Azpeitia, to the coast by Zumaia, reach Getaria, birthplace of Juan Sebastian Elcano with its arch Catrapona, Parish Church of San Salvador (XV C.), a Gothic gem, fishing port and village. Afterwards, continue passing by Zarautz, tourist reference since the XIX C. Its 2500 meters long magnificent beach, the longest of Gipuzkoa, and the old town with its picturesque streets of cosmopolitan ambiance. Later, arrive to San Sebastian for a panoramic City Tour. Free time for independent lunch. Walking tour into the historic old city and return back to Bilbao. Accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Wed.) BILBAO (Excursion to Elorrio-Oñati-Sanctuary of Arantzazu) Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 09.00 a.m. for half day tour into the most traditional inner Basque Country. Drive towards the area of Durango, capital of the region, medieval structure and beginning of the Gorbea Natural Park that still keeps flock of sheep and traditional manufacture of cheese as one of its activities. Urkiola Natural Park, Wuthering heights, splendid forests and legends of witches. Enter the valley of Durango- Atxondo, stop in Elorrio, characterized by its palaces and manor houses of stone and carved stonework. Then, arrive to Oñati, the most elegant and monumental village of the province of Gipuzkoa, with the oldest University of the Basque Country. Then, head up a road between the cliffs to reach the most important sanctuary of Gipuzkoa, the Shrine of Our Lady of Arantzazu, a compendium of the best contemporary Basque art, by the Franciscan order. Visit and contemplate the building and magnificent views. Return at 14.00h. to Bilbao. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Thu.) BILBAO Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICES Nights City Class Hotels

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Departure from Bilbao PV7L: PAIS VASCO WITH BILBAO AND SAN SEBASTIAN 7 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 980 1100 IN SINGLE 1285 1435 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT: (July 02 – September 24) 80 100

Departures: April 1 to December 31: Monday departures. Minimum 2 pax. Guided visits in Bilbao, San Sebastian and Vitoria / Entrance fee for free visit (no guide included) to the Artium Museum and Guggenheim Museum / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast / Arrival & Departure transfers from/to Bilbao airport / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Mon.) BILBAO Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Tue.) BILBAO –SANCTUARY OF LOYOLA – SAN SEBASTIAN Breakfast at the hotel. Depart at 09:00 a.m. drive eastward through the green and mountainous typical Basque landscape to the province of Gipuzkoa, pass Eibar, Elgoibar, Azkoitia, reach the Sanctuary of Loyola. Visit the shrine of harmonious proportions, built in XVII/XVIII C. Continue via Azpeitia, to the coast by Zumaia, reach Getaria, birthplace of Juan Sebastian Elcano with its arch Catrapona, Parish Church of San Salvador (XV C.), a Gothic gem, fishing port and village. Afterwards, continue passing by Zarautz, tourist reference since the XIX C. Its 2500 meters long magnificent beach, the longest of Gipuzkoa, and the old town with its picturesque streets of cosmopolitan ambiance. Later, arrive to San Sebastian for a panoramic city tour, Kursaal Palace, Monte Igueldo with magnificent views of the city, etc. Free time for independent lunch. Walking tour into the historic old city and port, Dominican Convent (XVI C.), the Basilica of Santa Maria de Coro (XVIII C.) and the Constitution Square. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Wed.) SAN SEBASTIAN Breakfast and accommodation at the hotel. Whole day at leisure for you to discover the wonders that this elegant city has to offer and to enjoy its excellent gastronomy.

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4th Day (Thu.) SAN SEBASTIAN – LA RIOJA ALAVESA – VITORIA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive southward towards Vitoria via Lasarte, Andoain and Villabona municipalities with historic-artistic and archaeological values. Continue via Tolosa, Ordizia, typical village of Goierri area, historical and monumental center. Through Beasain, Ormaiztegi, Zumarraga, arrival to Oñati, the most elegant village of Gipuzkoa province. After viewing some of the monuments, head on a road with magnificent views over cliffs to reach the most important Sanctuary of Gipuzkoa, the Shrine of Our Lady of Arantzazu, compendium of the best contemporary Basque art, by the Franciscan order. Continue the journey, arrive to the Rioja Alavesa area. Pass by Labastida to Laguardia, famous town for its historic monuments and also its wineries. Free time to explore the town. Independent lunch. Departure to Vitoria, capital of the Basque Country rich in heritage, Panoramic City Tour, its very well preserved medieval Old Town, declared Monumental Complex, its gothic design and its narrow streets, as well as important medieval and Renaissance buildings. Artium Museum (entrance ticket included) the Cathedral of Santa Maria, the church of the White Virgin, the “Casco Viejo. Balance of the day at leisure for you to explore the center and the old quarter of the city. Accommodation at the hotel. 5th Day (Fri.) VITORIA – BILBAO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Salinas de Añana, one of the most surprising corners of the Basque Country. Here, we will enjoy an interesting guided tour to learn the history, architecture, archeology and biodiversity of the salt. We follow the route to Orduña, ancient customs, and start a guided visit to this historical village. We continue the route through the Valley of Ayala to arrive in Balmaseda in order to make a walking tour. Free time for lunch and afterwards, we follow the route through the mining area of Bizkaia to reach the coast; Santurtzi and Portugalete. From here we cross the Transporter Bridge Bizkaia (world heritage by UNESCO) to reach Getxo and then finish back in Bilbao. There, we start a sightseeing including the ascend to the Artxanda Mountain and continue with a walking tour around the Old Quarter. We have included as well the entrance to the Guggenheim Museum with its permanent collection and temporary exhibitions; we will be able to visit freely (guide is not included just the entrance fee). The guide will provide comprehensive information of all available activities, museums, culture, folklore and social or sporting events taking place in Bilbao. Accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Sat.) BILBAO Breakfast and accommodation at the hotel. Full day at leisure for independent activities and to enjoy the typical “tapas” that the different taverns have to offer. 7th Day (Sun.) BILBAO Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) During your stay in San Sebastian and Bilbao tour escort service will not be available (*) The Artium Museum is subject to availability, San Telmo Museum of San Sebastian will be visited instead.


3 Bilbao T Ilunion Bilbao


2 San Sebastian T/A NH Aranzazu / Barceló Costa Vasca / Silken Amara Plaza

1 Vitoria T AC General Alava

A Silken Ciudad Vitoria / Sercotel Boulevard Vitoria

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Departure from Lisbon

PMAD4: MADRID WITH TOLEDO, AVILA AND SEGOVIA 4 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 395 430 IN SINGLE 640 695 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (July 01 – October 31) 25 30

Guaranteed departures on Sundays: April: 01, 08 & 15. October: 14, 21 & 28 May: 13. November: 04 & 11. June: 03, 10, 17 & 24. December 02 & 30. July: 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29. January’ 19: 06 & 27. August: 05, 12, 19 & 26. February’ 19: 10 & 24. September: 02, 09, 16 & 30. March’ 19: 24 & 31.

Guided visits in Madrid & Toledo / Tour escort during the journey from Lisbon to Madrid / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Daily Breakfast and accommodation at selected class / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – MADRID Departure at 07:30 a.m. Drive eastbound through Portuguese soil along the Alentejo plains via historic sites as Setubal, Estremoz and Elvas towards the Spanish region of Extremadura, a relaxing drive to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Continue to Madrid, capital of Spain and its largest city, seat of government, and residence of the Spanish monarch, Madrid is also the diplomatic and economic center, counts with a big offer of well-known museums –among other important cultural offers- as El Prado, Thyssen Bornemisza and Reina Sofia Museums, Royal Palace, etc. Accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Mon.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up from your hotel for a Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon free to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel.








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3rd Day (Tue.) MADRID – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning excursion to Toledo located 70km away from Madrid it is one of the oldest towns in Europe; drive southward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus river, the impressive Imperial city-museum of Toledo “World Heritage City” where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. The panoramic City tour will includes outside visit of the most important monuments, its genuine Spanish buildings representing almost all the periods in the history (Arab, Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance and Baroque style) its narrow streets and the famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron). Return to Madrid. Rest of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Wed.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Madrid’s airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*)During your stay in Madrid tour escort service will not be available. (*)Prices not valid during fairs, congresses or special events. Please ask for supplement during the following periods: Apr. 19-23; Sep. 14-16; Sep. 21-27; Oct. 08-11; Dec. 31 & Jan.’19 15-21. Nights

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PA6L: ANDALUSIA WITH CORDOBA, COSTA DEL SOL AND TOLEDO 6 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 670 785 IN SINGLE 865 1025 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (July 01 – October 31) 30 40

Guaranteed departures on Sunday: April: 01, 08, 15 & 22. October: 14, 21 & 28. May: 13. November: - June: 03, 10, 17 & 24. December 30. July: 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29. January’ 19: 27. August: 05, 12, 19 & 26. February’ 19: 24. September: 02, 09, 16 & 30. March’ 19: 24 & 31. Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens) &Toledo /Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 5 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – CORDOBA Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 4th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.





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5th Day (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA Breakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, fountains, gardens, patios that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 6th Day (Fri.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. Arrival and END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.


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Seville

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Costa del Sol

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Sol Don Pablo/Don Marco / Sol Principe

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Granada

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Departure from Lisbon P8ACL: ANDALUSIA AND MAJOR MEDITERRANEAN CITIES 8 Day

tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 875 975 IN SINGLE 1235 1385 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 50 60 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Apr. 15. Apr. 22; May 13; Jun. 24; Sep. 09 & Dec. 30.

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(*) Barcelona Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel. Guaranteed departures on Sunday: April: 01, 08, 15 & 22. October: 14, 21 & 28. May: 13. November: - June: 10, 17 & 24. December 30. July: 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29. January’ 19: - August: 05, 12, 19 & 26. February’ 19: 24. September: 09, 16 & 30. March’ 19: 17, 24 & 31. Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens), Valencia & Barcelona / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 4 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – CORDOBA Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Monumental and Panoramic city tour – the Cathedral (from outside) The Santa Cruz Quarter, The Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour.





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4th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – GRANADA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, fountains, gardens, patios that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 5th Day (Thu.) GRANADA – VALENCIA After breakfast at the hotel start driving looking for the Mediterranean coast. Via Murcia, capital of the fertile garden of the Segura river, continue north via Alicante, the second largest city within the region of Valencia. Reach Valencia one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also the home of the internationally well renowned and delicious “Paella”, Accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Fri.) VALENCIA – BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to watch the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings. Early afternoon departure northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. Reach Barcelona principal Mediterranean city homeland of the famous architect Gaudí symbol of the Catalonian modernism. Accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Sat.) BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona well known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, drive along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudí such as La Pedrera, Casa Milá, etc. – declared World Heritage buildings. – The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city and harbor, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city full attractive offers as well as exquisite and varied gastronomy. Accommodation at the hotel.

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8th Day (Sun.) BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – MADRID After breakfast at the hotel departure southwest along an industrial and agricultural area with certain relevance within Europe. Arrive to Zaragoza, capital city of Aragón, within the banks of Ebro River the most copious within the Iberian Peninsula. Zaragoza, known as Cesar Augusta during the Roman period had an important role in Spanish history. Some free time to see the impressive Baroque architecture of the Basilic-Temple of Our Lady Pilar. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. Nights

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2 Barcelona T A


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PAML: ANDALUSIA AND MOROCCO 13 Day tour


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Guaranteed departures on Sunday: April: 01, 08, 15 & 22. October: 14 & 21. May: 13. November: - June: 03, 10, 17 & 24. December - July: 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29. January’ 19: - August: 05, 12, 19 & 26. February’ 19: - September: 02, 09, 16 & 30. March’ 19: 24 & 31. Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Meknes, Fez, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens) & Toledo / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily Breakfast and 12 dinners / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – CORDOBA Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 2nd Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 4th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; time at leisure to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. Continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.





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5th Day (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours. 6th Day (Fri.) COSTA DEL SOL – TARIFA – TANGIER – RABAT –CASABLANCA After breakfast at the hotel drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol, arrive to Tarifa where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Tangier, disembark, clear customs and drive southwards via Larache to Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital, official residence of the King Mohamed VI. City tour visiting the important sights as the Royal Palace from outside, Mohamed V Mausoleum, the unfinished Hassan Tower which are important examples of the Almohade architecture. Afterwards, departure to Casablanca, current industrial and economic capital and the most populated city housing a 10% of the Country population. Time at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Sat.) CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic city tour through the most interesting sections of the city, Anfa Boulevard, Nations square, residential areas and visit from the outside of the Hassan II grand mosque. Departure towards Marrakech. Marrakech capital of the South, which is located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-desert area. City sightseeing, including the Koutoubia Tower, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville, Saadines Tombs and Bay Palace, walk around the medina, souks and the magic Jma El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers, all making the center of the city an open air theatre that requires the participation of the audience. Don’t forget your camera. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional dinner and show at Chez Ali Fantasia. 8th Day (Sun.) MARRAKECH – MEKNES – FEZ After breakfast northeast departure to Meknes, old walled (40 Km.) imperial city located in the heart of the Mid Atlas. Panoramic tour; admire the great Bab Al Mansour Gate, Morocco’s most beautiful gate and the most well-known monument in town. Afterwards departure to Fez, the most monumental one of the Imperial Cities, its University of “Karaouyne” is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco, ancient theological schools, etc. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 9th Day (Mon.) FEZ Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities visiting the most interesting points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, gate of Bab Bou Jelous and walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Afternoon free. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner with show. 10th Day (Tue.) FEZ – TANGIER – TARIFA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel departure to Tangier. Transfer to the pier to board the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive towards the Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 11th Day (Wed.) COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours.

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12th Day (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA After breakfast at the hotel departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, fountains, gardens, patios that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte Square. 13th Day (Fri.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. (*) During the stay in Costa del Sol tour escort service will not be available (*) Only one piece of luggage per person is allowed. Passengers have to go through customs control with their own luggage. (*) Passport details are required at least 72 hours in advance to the tour’s departure. Nights

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2 Seville T A



1 Casablanca T A



2 Fez T Zalag-2

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1 Granada T A


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Special Package from Madrid

MCLBM: MADRID - VALENCIA - BARCELONA 7 Day tour

(Train + Bus)

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 850 955 IN SINGLE 1350 1505 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 20 25

SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: May 08; Jun. 05; Jun. 26; Sep. 11 & Mar.’19 19

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100 (*) Barcelona Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel. Guaranteed departures on Tuesdays: April: 03 & 10. October: 02, 16, 23 & 30. May: 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29. November: 20. June: 05, 12, 19 & 26. December 25. July: 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31. January’ 19: 01 & 22. August: 07, 14, 21 & 28. February’ 19: 26. September: 04, 11, 18 & 25. March’ 19: 19 & 26.

Guided visits in Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona / Tour escort during the tour/ Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / high speed AVE train Madrid-Valencia (tourist class) / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast / Transfers to/from airport or station as per itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Tue.) MADRID Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Wed.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon free to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel.

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3rdDay (Thu.) MADRID – VALENCIA (train) Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up from your hotel and transfer to “Puerta de Atocha” train station to depart by AVE, high speed train to Valencia. Enjoy the journey with the comfort and operating speed of this AVE train. Reach Valencia, one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also the home of the internationally well renowned and delicious “Paella”. Transfer from station to your hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Fri.) VALENCIA – BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to watch the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings. Early afternoon departure northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco, reach Barcelona principal Mediterranean city homeland of the famous architect Gaudí symbol of the Catalonian modernism. Accommodation at the hotel. 5th Day (Sat.) BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona well known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, drive along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudí such as La Pedrera, Casa Milá, etc. – declared World Heritage buildings. – The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city full attractive offers as well as exquisite and varied gastronomy. Accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Sun.) BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – MADRID After breakfast at the hotel departure southwest along an industrial and agricultural area with certain relevance within Europe. Arrive to Zaragoza, capital city of Aragón, within the banks of Ebro River the most copious within the Iberian Peninsula. Zaragoza, known as Cesar Augusta during the Roman period had an important role in Spanish history. Some free time to see the impressive Baroque architecture of the Basilic-Temple of Our Lady Pilar. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Mon.) MADRID After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) On the high speed Ave train journey to Valencia and during your stay in Madrid, tour escort service is not available.


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2 Barcelona T A


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MA4LM: MADRID + ANDALUSIA AND TOLEDO 7 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 830 895 IN SINGLE 1210 1390 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 20 25 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: May 12 & Sep. 22.

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60

Guaranteed departures on Saturday: April: 07 & 28. October: 13, 20 & 27. May: 05, 12, 19 & 26. November: 03, 10, 17 & 24. June: 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30. December 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29. July: 07, 14, 21 & 28. January’ 19: 05, 12, 19 & 26. August: 04, 11, 18 & 25. February’ 19: 02, 09, 16 & 23. September: 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29. March’ 19: 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30. Guided visits in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo / Tour escort during the tour/ Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 3 dinners / Transfers to/from airport as per itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sat.) MADRID Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Sun.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon free to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Mon.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up from your hotel and transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 am drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows an enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

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4th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 5th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – GRANADA After breakfast at the hotel drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 6th Day (Thu.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Fri.) MADRID After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICES (*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead. (*) During your stay in Madrid tour escort service is not available. Nights

City

Class

Hotels

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T A T A T A

Mayorazgo / Florida Norte Courtyard Marriott Madrid Princesa / Catalonia Gran Via Catalonia Santa Justa / Catalonia Giralda Meliá Lebreros Los Angeles Melia Granada

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MA5JM: MADRID + ANDALUSIA WITH COSTA DEL SOL AND TOLEDO 8 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 920 1005 IN SINGLE 1355 1540 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 25 30 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Apr. 10 & Dec. 25.

90

100

Guaranteed departures on Tuesdays: April: 03 & 10. October: 16, 23 & 30. May: 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29. November: 20 & 27. June: 05, 12, 19 & 26. December 18 & 25. July: 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31. January’ 19: 01. August: 07, 14, 21 & 28. February’ 19: 26. September: 04, 11, 18 & 25. March’ 19: 12, 19 & 26.

Guided visits in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife) and Toledo / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 4 dinners / Transfers to/from airport as per itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Tue.) MADRID Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Wed.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon free to explore the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Thu.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up at your hotel and transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish

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Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Fri.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 5th Day (Sat.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA Breakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 7th Day (Mon.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Tue.) MADRID After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead. (*) During stay in Madrid Tour escort service is not available.


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Madrid Seville Costa del Sol Granada

T A T A T/A T A

Mayorazgo / Florida Norte Courtyard Marriott Madrid Princesa / Catalonia Gran Via Catalonia Santa Justa / Catalonia Giralda Meliá Lebreros Sol Don Pablo/Don Marco / Sol Principe Los Angeles Abades Nevada Palace

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Special package from Madrid

MA6DM: MADRID + ANDALUSIA AND RELAXATION ON THE COSTA DEL SOL 9 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1020 1150 IN SINGLE 1490 1655 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 35 40 MIDDEL SEASON SUPPLEMENT (May 01 to 31) 15 20

Guaranteed departures on Friday: April: 06 & 27. October: 05, 12, 19 & 26. May: 04, 11, 18 & 25. November: 09 & 23. June: 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29. December 21 & 28. July: 06, 13, 20 & 27. January’ 19: 11 & 25. August: 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31. February’ 19: 22. September: 07, 14, 21 & 28. March’ 19: 22 & 29. Guided visits in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens) & Toledo / Tour escort during the tour/ Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 5 dinners / Transfers to/from airport as per itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Fri.) MADRID Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Sat.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon free to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Sun.) MADRID – CACERES – CORDOBA Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up from your hotel and transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. drive

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westwards on a modern highway towards Extremadura, homeland of many discoverers of the new world. Arrive Caceres, capital of the province, declared World Heritage City. Time at leisure to walk through the old town with its ancient walls and well-known medieval quarter. Afterwards, continue on driving south towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. City tour including its impressive “Mosque”, today a Cathedral, and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. Continue on towards Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 5th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco Tour. 6th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; time at leisure to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. Continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA Breakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, that have inspired several authors, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 8th Day (Fri.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 9th Day (Sat.) MADRID After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead. (*) During stay in Madrid Tour escort service is not available.


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MA8LM: ANDALUSIA AND RELAXATION ON THE COSTA DEL SOL 11 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1180 1295 IN SINGLE 1760 1945 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Sep. 30) 50 60 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: May 12 & Sep. 22.

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Guided visits in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo / Tour escort during the tour/ Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 7 dinners / Transfers to/from airport as per itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sat.) MADRID Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2ndDay (Sun.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon free to explore the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Mon.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up from your hotel and transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque (entrance included) and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

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4th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco Tour. 5th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast at the hotel. Early afternoon transfer to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist complex. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 6th, 7th&8th Day (Thu. to Sat.) COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Days at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours. 9th Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA Breakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex (entrance included) and Generalife Gardens, that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 10th Day (Mon.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 11th Day (Tue.) MADRID After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. (*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead. (*) During stay in Madrid and Costa del Sol tour escort service is not available.


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MACLM: MADRID + ANDALUSIA AND MEDITERRANEAN COAST 10 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1200 1295 IN SINGLE 1765 1955 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 40 50 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: May 05; May 12; Jun. 02; Jun. 23; Sep. 08; Sep. 22 & Mar.’19 16

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Guided visits in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia and Barcelona / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily Breakfast and 3 dinners / Transfers to/from airport as per itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sat.) MADRID Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Sun.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop

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will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon free to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Mon.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up at your hotel and transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco Tour. 5th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – GRANADA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 6th Day (Thu.) GRANADA – VALENCIA After breakfast at the hotel start driving looking for the Mediterranean coast. Via Murcia, capital of the fertile garden of the Segura river, continue north via Alicante, the second largest city within the region of Valencia. Reach Valencia one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also the home of the internationally well renowned and delicious “Paella”, Accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Fri.) VALENCIA – BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to watch the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings. Early afternoon departure northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. Reach Barcelona principal Mediterranean

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city homeland of the famous architect Gaudí symbol of the Catalonian modernism. Accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Sat.) BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona well known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, drive along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudí such as La Pedrera, Casa Milá, etc. - declared World Heritage buildings. - The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city and harbor, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city full attractive offers as well as exquisite and varied gastronomy. Accommodation at the hotel. 9th Day (Sun.) BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – MADRID After breakfast at the hotel departure southwest along an industrial and agricultural area with certain relevance within Europe. Arrive to Zaragoza, capital city of Aragón, within the banks of Ebro River the most copious within the Iberian Peninsula. Zaragoza, known as Cesar Augusta during the Roman period had an important role in Spanish history. Some free time to see the impressive Baroque architecture of the Basilic-Temple of Our Lady Pilar. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 10th Day (Mon.) MADRID After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. (*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead. *) During stay in Madrid tour escort service is not available.

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MACLB: MADRID + ANDALUSIA AND THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST WITH BCN 9 Day tour (MAD – BCN)

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1120 1195 IN SINGLE 1605 1780 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 40 50 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Apr. 14. May 05; May 12; Jun. 02; Jun. 23; Sep. 08; Sep. 22 & Mar.’19 16.

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(*) Barcelona Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel. Guaranteed departures on Saturdays: April: 07, 14 & 28. October: 06, 13, 20 & 27. May: 05, 12, 19 & 26. November: 17. June: 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30. December 22 & 29. July: 07, 14, 21 & 28. January’ 19: 19. August: 04, 11, 18 & 25. February’ 19: 23. September: 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29. March’ 19: 16 & 23. Guided visits in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia and Barcelona / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily Breakfast and3 dinners / Transfers to/from airport as per itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sat.) MADRID Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Sun.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the

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Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon free to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rdDay (Mon.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up at your hotel and transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque (entrance included) and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco Tour. 5th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – GRANADA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex (entrance included) and Generalife Gardens, that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 6th Day (Thu.) GRANADA – VALENCIA After breakfast at the hotel start driving looking for the Mediterranean coast. Via Murcia, capital of the fertile garden of the Segura river, continue north via Alicante, the second largest city within the region of Valencia. Reach Valencia one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also the home of the internationally well renowned and delicious “Paella”, Accommodation at the hotel.

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7th Day (Fri.) VALENCIA – BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to watch the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings. Early afternoon departure northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. Reach Barcelona principal Mediterranean city homeland of the famous architect Gaudí symbol of the Catalonian modernism. Accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Sat.) BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona well known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, drive along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudí such as La Pedrera, Casa Milá, etc. - declared World Heritage buildings. - The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city and harbor, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city. 9th Day (Sun.) BARCELONA After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. (*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead. (*) During stay in Madrid tour escort service is not available.


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MPTCM: LISBON – PORTO & FATIMA with Madrid 9 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 995 1030 IN SINGLE 1525 1595 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 25 30 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: May 27.

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Guided visits in Madrid, Porto and Lisbon / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily Breakfast / Transfers to/from airport as per itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sun.) MADRID Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Mon.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop

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will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon free to explore the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Tue.) MADRID – AVILA – SALAMANCA - PORTO Breakfast. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive to Avila. A city that preserves its medieval wall. Short stop to know its walled and old town. Then to Salamanca. Free time in this University City World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation. 4th Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous "port wine". Accommodation. 5th Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation. 6th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA - NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA - LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 7th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – MADRID Departure to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 9th Day (Mon.) MADRID After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE.





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Special package from Madrid MPA6DM: MADRID + PORTUGAL AND ANDALUSIA 14 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1560 1775 IN SINGLE 2270 2595 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 50 60 MIDDLE SEASON SUPPLEMENT (May 01 to 31) 40 50 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Apr. 15.

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(*) Lisbon Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel. Guaranteed departures on Sunday: April: 01 & 15. October: 14 & 21. May: 06 & 27. November: 04. June: 03, 10, 17 & 24. December 23. July: 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29. January’ 19: 20. August: 05, 12, 19 & 26. February’ 19: 17. September: 02, 09 & 23. March’ 19: 17 & 24. Guided in Madrid, Porto & Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra and Generalife Gardens) & Toledo / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily Breakfast and 5 dinners / Transfers to/from airport as per itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sun.) MADRID Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Mon.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca,

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Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon free to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Tue.) MADRID – AVILA – SALAMANCA - PORTO Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive to Avila. A city that preserves its medieval wall. Short stop to know its walled and old town. Then to Salamanca. Free time in this University City World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation. 4th Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous "port wine". Accommodation. 5th Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation. 6th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA - NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA - LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery (entrance included), a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 7th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum (entrance included), Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – CORDOBA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.






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Guided visits in Madrid, Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens) Valencia & Barcelona / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily Breakfast and 4 dinners / Transfers to/from airport as per itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sun.) MADRID Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Mon.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern

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Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon free to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Tue.) MADRID – AVILA – SALAMANCA - PORTO Departure from JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Drive to Avila. A city that preserves its medieval wall. Short stop to know its walled and old town. Then to Salamanca. Free time in this University City World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation. 4th Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous "port wine". Accommodation. 5th Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation. 6th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA - NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA - LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 7th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – CORDOBA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 9th Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE






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Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 10th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 11th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – GRANADA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 12th Day (Thu.) GRANADA – VALENCIA After breakfast at the hotel start driving looking for the Mediterranean coast. Via Murcia, capital of the fertile garden of the Segura river, continue north via Alicante, the second largest city within the region of Valencia. Reach Valencia one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also the home of the internationally well renowned and delicious “Paella”, Accommodation at the hotel. 13th Day (Fri.) VALENCIA – BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to watch the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings. Early afternoon departure northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. Reach Barcelona principal Mediterranean city homeland of the famous architect Gaudí symbol of the Catalonian modernism. Accommodation at the hotel. 14th Day (Sat.) BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona well known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, drive along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudí such as La Pedrera, Casa Milá, etc. – declared World Heritage buildings. – The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port.

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Afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city full attractive offers as well as exquisite and varied gastronomy. Accommodation at the hotel. 15th Day (Sun.) BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – MADRID After breakfast at the hotel departure southwest along an industrial and agricultural area with certain relevance within Europe. Arrive to Zaragoza, capital city of Aragón, within the banks of Ebro River the most copious within the Iberian Peninsula. Zaragoza, known as Cesar Augusta during the Roman period had an important role in Spanish history. Some free time to see the impressive Baroque architecture of the Basilic-Temple of Our Lady Pilar. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 16th Day (Mon.) MADRID After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. (*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead. (*) During stay in Madrid tour escort service is not available. Nights

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MPACLB: PORTUGAL - ANDALUSIA - MEDITERRANEAN CAPITALS 15 Day tour (MAD-BCN)


IN TWIN 1765 1895 IN SINGLE 2505 2715 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 70 80 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Apr. 08. Apr. 15; May 06; May 27; Jun. 03; Jun. 17; Sep. 02 & Dec. 23.

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buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – CORDOBA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 9th Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 10th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 11th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – GRANADA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 12th Day (Thu.) GRANADA – VALENCIA After breakfast at the hotel start driving looking for the Mediterranean coast. Via Murcia, capital of the fertile garden of the Segura river, continue north via Alicante, the second largest city within the region of Valencia. Reach Valencia one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also the home of the internationally well renowned and delicious “Paella”, Accommodation at the hotel. 13th Day (Fri.) VALENCIA – BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to watch the emblematic






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exteriors of the six buildings. Early afternoon departure northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. Reach Barcelona principal Mediterranean city homeland of the famous architect Gaudí symbol of the Catalonian modernism. Accommodation at the hotel. 14th Day (Sat.) BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona well known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, drive along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudí such as La Pedrera, Casa Milá, etc. – declared World Heritage buildings. – The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city full attractive offers as well as exquisite and varied gastronomy. Accommodation at the hotel. 15th Day (Sun.) BARCELONA After breakfast, transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICES. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. (*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead. (*) During stay in Madrid tour escort service is not available. Nights

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Special package from Madrid MA12JM: MADRID + ANDALUSIA AND MOROCCO 15 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1620 1815 2570IN SINGLE 2255 2575 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 60 70 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: December 18 & 25.

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Guided visits in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens), Toledo, Fez, Meknes, Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat and Tangier / Tour escort during the tour/ Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 11 dinners/ Transfers to/from airport as per itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Tue.) MADRID Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Wed.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop

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will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon free to explore the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rdt Day (Thu.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up from your hotel and transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Fri.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 5th Day (Sat.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL – FEZ Breakfast at the hotel. Drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol, arrive Algeciras or Tarifa where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Morocco, disembark, clear customs and continue on by bus via Larache to Fez, the most monumental one of the Imperial Cities, its University of “Karaouyne” is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco, ancient theological schools, etc. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Mon.) FEZ Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities visiting the most interesting points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, gate of Bab Bou Jelous and walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Afternoon free. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner with show. 8th Day (Tue.) FEZ – MEKNES – MARRAKECH After breakfast at the hotel drive towards the ancient city of Meknes, old walled (40 Km.) imperial city located in the heart of the Mid Atlas. Panoramic tour; admire the great Bab Al Mansour Gate, Morocco’s most beautiful Gate and the most well-known monument in town. Continue driving southwards through the Mid-Atlas mountains to Marrakech, Capital of the South, which is located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-desert area. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 9th Day (Wed.) MARRAKECH Breakfast at the hotel. City sightseeing, including the Koutoubia Tower, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville, Saadines Tombs and Bay Palace. In the afternoon walk around the medina, souks and

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the magic Jma El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers, all making the center of the city an open air theatre that requires the participation of the audience. Don’t forget your camera. Back to the hotel, free time. Diner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner with show at “Fantasia Chez Ali”. 10th Day (Thu.) MARRAKECH – CASABLANCA – RABAT After breakfast departure northwards via Benguerir and Settat to Casablanca, current industrial and economic capital and the most populated city housing a 10% of the Country population. Panoramic tour through the most interesting sections of the city, Anfa Boulevard, Nations square, residential areas and visit from the outside of the Hassan II grand mosque. Afternoon departure to Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital, official residence of the King Mohamed VI. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 11th Day (Fri.) RABAT – LARACHE – TANGIER Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour visiting the important sights as the Royal Palace from outside, Mohamed V Mausoleum, the unfinished Hassan Tower which are important examples of the Almohade architecture. In the afternoon, via Larache, we will head for Tangiers, cosmopolitan city that has always been pretended due to its strategic location, at the main gate of Europe and Africa. Short panoramic tour. Time at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 12th Day (Sat.) TANGIER – COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the pier and aboard the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive along the Costa del Sol towards the hotel. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 13th Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA After breakfast at the hotel departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte Square. 14th Day (Mon.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel.

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15th Day (Tue.) MADRID After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. (*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead. (*) During stay in Madrid tour escort service is not available. (*) Only one piece of luggage per person is allowed. Passengers have to go through customs control with their own luggage. (*) Passport details are required at least 72 hours in advance to the tour’s departure.

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(*) Lisbon Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel. Guaranteed departures on Sunday: April: 08 & 15. October: 14. May: 06 & 27. November: - June: 03, 10, 17 & 24. December - July: 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29. January’ 19: - August: 05, 12, 19 & 26. February’ 19: - September: 02, 09 & 23. March’ 19: 17 & 24. Guided visits as shown in the itinerary in Madrid, Lisbon, Porto, Cordoba, Seville, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Meknes, Fez, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens) & Toledo / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily Breakfast and 12 dinners / Transfers to/from airport as per itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sun.) MADRID Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Mon.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance

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and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon free to explore the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Tue.) MADRID – AVILA – SALAMANCA - PORTO Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive to Avila. A city that preserves its medieval wall. Short stop to know its walled and old town. Then to Salamanca. Free time in this University City World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation. 4th Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous "port wine". Accommodation. 5th Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation. 6th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA - NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA - LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 7th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – CORDOBA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.






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9th Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 10th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 11th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 12th Day (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours. 13th Day (Fri.) COSTA DEL SOL – TARIFA – TANGIER – RABAT –CASABLANCA After breakfast at the hotel drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol, arrive to Tarifa where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Tangier, disembark, clear customs and drive southwards via Larache to Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital, official residence of the King Mohamed VI. City tour visiting the important sights as the Royal Palace from outside, Mohamed V Mausoleum, the unfinished Hassan Tower which are important examples of the Almohade architecture. Afterwards, departure to Casablanca, current industrial and economic capital and the most populated city housing a 10% of the country population. Time at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 14th Day (Sat.) CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic city tour through the most interesting sections of the city, Anfa Boulevard, Nations square, residential areas and visit from the outside of the Hassan II grand mosque. Departure towards Marrakech. Marrakech capital of the South, which is located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-desert area. City sightseeing, including the Koutoubia Tower, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville, Saadines Tombs and Bay Palace, walk around the medina, souks and the magic Jma El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers, all making the center of the city an open air theatre that requires the participation of the audience. Don’t forget your camera. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner and show at Chez Ali Fantasia. Accommodation at the hotel. 15th Day (Sun.) MARRAKECH – MEKNES – FEZ

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After breakfast northeast departure to Meknes, old walled (40 Km.) imperial city located in the heart of the Mid Atlas. Panoramic tour; admire the great Bab Al Mansour Gate, Morocco’s most beautiful Gate and the most well-known monument in town. Afterwards departure to Fez, the most monumental one of the Imperial Cities, its University of “Karaouyne” is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco, ancient theological schools, etc. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 16th Day (Mon.) FEZ Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities visiting the most interesting points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, gate of Bab Bou Jelous and walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Afternoon free. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner with show. 17th Day (Tue.) FEZ – TANGIER – TARIFA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel departure to Tangier. Transfer to the pier to board the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive towards the Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 18th Day (Wed.) COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours. 19th Day (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA After breakfast at the hotel departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte Square. 20th Day (Fri.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation 21th Day (Sat.) MADRID After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. (*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead. (*) During stay in Madrid and Costa del Sol tour escort service is not available. (*) Only one piece of luggage per person is allowed. Passengers have to go through customs control with their own luggage. (*) Passport details are required at least 72 hours in advance to the tour’s departure.



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Special Package from Madrid MCG4XM: NORTHERN SPAIN 7 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 865 900 IN SINGLE 1302 1358 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Aug. 31) 75 75 MIDDLE SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Sep. 01 to Oct. 31) 50 50

(*) Minimum 2 pax.

Guaranteed departures on Monday: April: 09 & 30. May: 07, 14, 21 & 28. June: 04, 11, 18 & 25. July: 09 & 23. August: 06 & 20. September: 03, 10, 17 & 24. October: 01 & 15. Panoramic sightseeing tours in Madrid, San Sebastian and Bilbao / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily Breakfast / Transfers to/from airport as per itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Mon.) MADRID Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Tue.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon free to explore the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel.

3rd Day (Wed.) MADRID – ZARAGOZA – SAN SEBASTIAN Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Towards Zaragoza. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar, patroness of Hispanity and stroll through the old streets of Zaragoza. In the afternoon we will continue to San Sebastian, it’s one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival. Panoramic city tour of this marvel style bourgeois city, seeing the extraordinary landscape dominated by the bay and the magnificent La Concha beach. Accommodation.

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4th Day (Thu.) SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – CASTRO URDIALES – SANTANDER Breakfast at hotel. We will approach Mount Igueldo, to contemplate the marvelous views of the city and then proceed towards Bilbao. Panoramic driver in Bilbao and free time on the esplanade where The Guggenheim Museum is located in order to admire this modern architectural building. Proceed to the old fishing village “Castro Urdiales”. Free time. Departure to Santander, a port city located between the sea and the mountains, well known for its Sardinero Beach, one of the best known beaches in Spain. Free time to stroll through this elegant city. Accommodation. 5th Day (Fri.) SANTANDER – SANTILLANA – COVADONGA – OVIEDO Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santillana, it’s one of the most important historical artistic towns in Spain. It contains architectural treasures such as the Collegiate of Santa Juliana, a Jewel of the Romanesque Arquitecture in Cantabria. Continue to Covadonga, where you will have free time to see the Sanctuary and the Grotto where you will see the patroness of Asturias our Lady of Covadonga. In the afternoon, departure to Oviedo, where you will see on a series of hills the beauty of Saint Maria de Naranco Church, Jewel of the pre Romanic asturian architecture. Free time to explore Oviedo, many of their streets are pedestrian, where you will be able to see World Heritage sites like The Cathedral, a splendid example of gothic asturian architecture. Accommodation. 6th Day (Sat.) OVIEDO – SALAMANCA - MADRID Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Salamanca. Short stop and free time in this university city (World Heritage) of great architectural and artistic wealth. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Sun.) MADRID After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. (*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead. (*) During stay in Madrid tour escort service is not available.



1 San Sebastian T/A Palacio de Aiete 1 Santander T/A Santemar 1 Oviedo T/A Sercotel Ciudad de Oviedo

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Special Package from Madrid MCRB8XM: NORTHERN SPAIN & GALICIA 11 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1220 1255 IN SINGLE 1855 1910 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Aug. 31) 90 90 MIDDLE SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Sep. 01 to Oct. 31) 50 50

(*) Minimum 2 pax.

Guaranteed departures on Monday: April: 30. May: 21 & 28. June: 04, 11, 18 & 25. July: 09 & 23. August: 06 & 20. September: 03 & 17. October: 15.

Panoramic sightseeing tours in Madrid, San Sebastian, Bilbao and La Coruña / Guided city tours of Santiago de Compostela and Porto / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation and daily breakfast / Transfers to/from airport as per itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Mon.) MADRID Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Tue.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon free to explore the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel.

3rd Day (Wed.) MADRID – ZARAGOZA – SAN SEBASTIAN Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Towards Zaragoza. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar, patroness of Hispanity and stroll through the old streets of Zaragoza. In the afternoon we will continue to San Sebastian, it’s one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival. Panoramic city tour of this marvel style bourgeois city, seeing the extraordinary landscape dominated by the bay and the magnificent La Concha beach. Accommodation. 4th Day (Thu.) SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – CASTRO URDIALES – SANTANDER

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Breakfast at hotel. We will approach Mount Igueldo, to contemplate the marvelous views of the city and then proceed towards Bilbao. Panoramic driver in Bilbao and free time on the esplanade where The Guggenheim Museum is located in order to admire this modern architectural building. Proceed to the old fishing village “Castro Urdiales”. Free time. Departure to Santander, a port city located between the sea and the mountains, well known for its Sardinero Beach, one of the best known beaches in Spain. Free time to stroll through this elegant city. Accommodation. 5th Day (Fri.) SANTANDER – SANTILLANA – COVADONGA – OVIEDO Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santillana, it’s one of the most important historical artistic towns in Spain. It contains architectural treasures such as the Collegiate of Santa Juliana, a Jewel of the Romanesque Arquitecture in Cantabria. Continue to Covadonga, where you will have free time to see the Sanctuary and the Grotto where you will see the patroness of Asturias our Lady of Covadonga. In the afternoon, departure to Oviedo, where you will see on a series of hills the beauty of Saint Maria de Naranco Church, Jewel of the pre Romanic asturian architecture. Free time to explore Oviedo, many of their streets are pedestrian, where you will be able to see World Heritage sites like The Cathedral, a splendid example of gothic asturian architecture. Accommodation. 6th Day (Sat.) OVIEDO - LUGO – A CORUÑA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the Galician region. Arrive to Lugo. Free time to be able to contemplate the Roman remains that still retains like its walls, declared Patrimony of the Humanity. Continuation to La Coruña. Brief panoramic driver through the main avenues of this fabulous town driving by the Marine Avenue to admire the elegance of this city with the typical Galician architecture of glass house galleries. Brief stop in one of the wonders of the world the oldest working lighthouse the “Tower of Hercules” dating back from the roman period. Afternoon at leisure where you can assist an optional tour to the Rias Altas. Accommodation.



9th Day (Tue.) VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA - PORTO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Portuguese border. Arrive to Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time and continue to Braga. Short stop and continue to Porto. Accommodation.

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10th Day (Wed.) PORTO – SALAMANCA - MADRID Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Departure to the Spanish border to arrive to Salamanca. Short stop and free time in this university city (World Heritage) of great architectural and artistic wealth. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 11th Day (Thu.) MADRID After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead. (*) During stay in Madrid tour escort service is not available. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.



1 San Sebastian T/A Palacio de Aiete 1 Santander T/A Santemar 1 Oviedo T/A Sercotel Ciudad de Oviedo 1 La Coruña T/A Tryp Coruña 1 Santiago de Compostela T/A Tryp Santiago 1 Vigo T/A Tryp Los Galeones 1 Porto T/A Tryp Porto Expo / Black Tulip / Eurostars Heroismo


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MCGPTCM: NORTHERN SPAIN & PORTUGAL 15 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1780 1825 IN SINGLE 2625 2685 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Aug. 31) 75 75 MIDDLE SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Sep. 01 to Oct. 31) 50 50 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURES: May 21.

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Guaranteed departures on Monday (Minimum 2 pax): April: 30. May: 21 & 28. June: 04, 11, 18 & 25. July: 09 & 23. August: 06 & 20. September: 03 & 17. October: 01 & 15. Guided visits in Madrid, Santiago, Porto, Lisbon and panoramic sightseeing tours in San Sebastian, Bilbao and La Coruña / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation and daily breakfast / Transfers to/from airport as per itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Mon.) MADRID Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Tue.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon free to explore the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel.

3rd Day (Wed.) MADRID – ZARAGOZA – SAN SEBASTIAN Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Towards Zaragoza. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar, patroness of Hispanity and stroll through the old streets of Zaragoza. In the afternoon we will continue to San Sebastian, it’s one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival. Panoramic city tour of this marvel style bourgeois city, seeing the extraordinary landscape dominated by the bay and the magnificent La Concha beach. Accommodation.

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4th Day (Thu.) SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – CASTRO URDIALES – SANTANDER Breakfast at hotel. We will approach Mount Igueldo, to contemplate the marvelous views of the city and then proceed towards Bilbao. Panoramic driver in Bilbao and free time on the esplanade where The Guggenheim Museum is located in order to admire this modern architectural building. Proceed to the old fishing village “Castro Urdiales”. Free time. Departure to Santander, a port city located between the sea and the mountains, well known for its Sardinero Beach, one of the best known beaches in Spain. Free time to stroll through this elegant city. Accommodation. 5th Day (Fri.) SANTANDER – SANTILLANA – COVADONGA – OVIEDO Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santillana, it’s one of the most important historical artistic towns in Spain. It contains architectural treasures such as the Collegiate of Santa Juliana, a Jewel of the Romanesque Arquitecture in Cantabria. Continue to Covadonga, where you will have free time to see the Sanctuary and the Grotto where you will see the patroness of Asturias our Lady of Covadonga. In the afternoon, departure to Oviedo, where you will see on a series of hills the beauty of Saint Maria de Naranco Church, Jewel of the pre Romanic asturian architecture. Free time to explore Oviedo, many of their streets are pedestrian, where you will be able to see World Heritage sites like The Cathedral, a splendid example of gothic asturian architecture. Accommodation. 6th Day (Sat.) OVIEDO - LUGO – A CORUÑA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the Galician region. Arrive to Lugo. Free time to be able to contemplate the Roman remains that still retains like its walls, declared World Heritage. Continuation to La Coruña. Brief panoramic driver through the main avenues of this fabulous town driving by the Marine Avenue to admire the elegance of this city with the typical Galician architecture of glass house galleries. Brief stop in one of the wonders of the world the oldest working lighthouse the “Tower of Hercules” dating back from the roman period. Afternoon at leisure where you can assist an optional tour to the Rias Altas. Accommodation. 7th Day (Sun.) LA CORUÑA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santiago de Compostela declared World Heritage as it is one of the most important center of Christian Pilgrimages in Spain as the end of the Camino de Santiago route built during the Roman Empire. City tour where we will see the main square called Obradoiro and also the Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago. Balance of the day at leisure to explore the narrow cobblestone streets and get the feel of the student atmosphere. Accommodation. 8th Day (Mon.) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – LA TOJA – VIGO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards one of the most marvelous areas of Galicia, the Rias Bajas (Spanish Fjords). Driving through this magnificent landscape we will arrive to La Toja Island, universally known for its spa. Free time and continue to the Ria de Arosa, passing through Pontevedra to arrive to Vigo, situated in the middle of the Rias Baixas. Accommodation.

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9th Day (Tue.) VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA - PORTO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Portuguese border. Arrive to Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time and continue to Braga. Short stop and continue to Porto. Accommodation. 10th Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous "port wine". Accommodation. 11th Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation. 12th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA - NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA - LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 13th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 14th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – MADRID Departure to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel.





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MRONIBM: IBERIAN TOUR (North Spain – Portugal – Andalucia – Levante – Barcelona) 22 Day tour


IN TWIN 2615 2810 IN SINGLE 3465 4145 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Aug. 31) 90 120 MIDDLE SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Sep. 01 to Oct. 31) 80 100 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Apr. 09 & May 21.

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3rd Day (Wed.) MADRID – ZARAGOZA – SAN SEBASTIAN Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Towards Zaragoza. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar, patroness of Hispanity and stroll through the old streets of Zaragoza. In the afternoon we will continue to San Sebastian, it’s one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival. Panoramic city tour of this marvel style bourgeois city, seeing the extraordinary landscape dominated by the bay and the magnificent La Concha beach. Accommodation. 4th Day (Thu.) SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – CASTRO URDIALES – SANTANDER Breakfast at hotel. We will approach Mount Igueldo, to contemplate the marvelous views of the city and then proceed towards Bilbao. Panoramic driver in Bilbao and free time on the esplanade where The Guggenheim Museum is located in order to admire this modern architectural building. Proceed to the old fishing village “Castro Urdiales”. Free time. Departure to Santander, a port city located between the sea and the mountains, well known for its Sardinero Beach, one of the best known beaches in Spain. Free time to stroll through this elegant city. Accommodation. 5th Day (Fri.) SANTANDER – SANTILLANA – COVADONGA – OVIEDO Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santillana, it’s one of the most important historical artistic towns in Spain. It contains architectural treasures such as the Collegiate of Santa Juliana, a Jewel of the Romanesque Arquitecture in Cantabria. Continue to Covadonga, where you will have free time to see the Sanctuary and the Grotto where you will see the patroness of Asturias our Lady of Covadonga. In the afternoon, departure to Oviedo, where you will see on a series of hills the beauty of Saint Maria de Naranco Church, Jewel of the pre Romanic asturian architecture. Free time to explore Oviedo, many of their streets are pedestrian, where you will be able to see World Heritage sites like The Cathedral, a splendid example of gothic asturian architecture. Accommodation. 6th Day (Sat.) OVIEDO - LUGO – LA CORUÑA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the Galician region. Arrive to Lugo. Free time to be able to contemplate the Roman remains that still retains like its walls, declared World Heritage. Continuation to La Coruña. Brief panoramic driver through the main avenues of this fabulous town driving by the Marine Avenue to admire the elegance of this city with the typical Galician architecture of glass house galleries. Brief stop in one of the wonders of the world the oldest working lighthouse the “Tower of Hercules” dating back from the roman period. Afternoon at leisure where you can assist an optional tour to the Rias Altas. Accommodation. 7th Day (Sun.) LA CORUÑA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santiago de Compostela declared World Heritage as it is one of the most important center of Christian Pilgrimages in Spain as the end of the Camino de Santiago route built during the Roman Empire. City tour where we will see the main square called Obradoiro and also the Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago. Balance of the day at leisure to explore the narrow cobblestone streets and get the feel of the student atmosphere. Accommodation. 8th Day (Mon.) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – LA TOJA – VIGO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards one of the most marvelous areas of Galicia, the Rias Bajas (Spanish Fjords). Driving through this magnificent landscape we will arrive to La Toja

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Island, universally known for its spa. Free time and continue to the Ria de Arosa, passing through Pontevedra to arrive to Vigo, situated in the middle of the Rias Baixas. Accommodation. 9th Day (Tue.) VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA - PORTO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Portuguese border. Arrive to Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time and continue to Braga. Short stop and continue to Porto. Accommodation. 10th Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous "port wine". Accommodation. 11th Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation. 12th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA - NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA - LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 13th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 14th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – CORDOBA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Córdoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 15th Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.






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16th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 17th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – GRANADA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 18th Day (Thu.) GRANADA – VALENCIA After breakfast at the hotel start driving looking for the Mediterranean coast. Via Murcia, capital of the fertile garden of the Segura river, continue north via Alicante, the second largest city within the region of Valencia. Reach Valencia one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also the home of the internationally well renowned and delicious “Paella”, Accommodation at the hotel. 19th Day (Fri.) VALENCIA – BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to watch the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings. Early afternoon departure northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. Reach Barcelona principal Mediterranean city homeland of the famous architect Gaudi symbol of the Catalonian modernism. Accommodation at the hotel. 20th Day (Sat.) BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona well known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, drive along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudi such as La Pedrera, Casa Mila, etc. – declared World Heritage buildings. – The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city full attractive offers as well as exquisite and varied gastronomy. Accommodation at the hotel.

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21th Day (Sun.) BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – MADRID After breakfast at the hotel departure southwest along an industrial and agricultural area with certain relevance within Europe. Arrive to Zaragoza, capital city of Aragón, within the banks of Ebro river the most copious within the Iberian Peninsula. Zaragoza, known as Cesar Augusta during the Roman period had an important role in Spanish history. Some free time to see the impressive Baroque architecture of the Basilic-Temple of Our Lady Pilar. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation. 22th Day (Mon.) MADRID After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead. (*) During stay in Madrid tour escort service is not available. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.





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Special package from Madrid MPV5XM: COUNTRY VASQUE 8 Days (Bus + Train)

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1510 1555 IN SINGLE 2015 2085 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 02 to Sep. 24) 80 80

(*) Minimum 2 pax. Guaranteed departures on Monday: April: 09, 16 & 30. May: 14, 21 & 28. June: 04, 11, 18 & 25. July: 09 & 23. August: 06 & 20. September: 03, 10, 17 & 24. October: 15.

Guided visits and panoramic city sightseeing as per the itinerary / Entrance fee for free visit (no guide included) to the Guggenheim Museum / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Train ticket Bilbao-Madrid (tourist class) / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast / Transfers as per itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Mon.) MADRID Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Tue.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon free to explore the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel.

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3rd Day (Wed.) MADRID – ZARAGOZA – SAN SEBASTIAN Breakfast at the hotel. JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. towards Zaragoza. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar, patroness of Hispanity and stroll through the old streets of Zaragoza. In the afternoon we will continue to San Sebastian, it’s one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival. Panoramic city tour of this marvel style bourgeois city, seeing the extraordinary landscape dominated by the bay and the magnificent La Concha beach. Accommodation. 4th Day (Thu.) SAN SEBASTIAN – LA RIOJA ALAVESA - VITORIA Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00 hrs. drive towards Vitoria via Lasarte, Andoain, Villabona and Tolosa, where in its historical center are conserved public buildings of the XVI and XVII C. Then, we will arrive at Ordizia. Short stop, with its old historical center and nucleus of the town declared Joint Monumental-Historic. Afterwards, we will go to Oñati, Guipúzcoa's most noble village for its artistic grandeur, and we will go up to the most important Sanctuary of Guipúzcoa, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Aránzazu, in charge of the Franciscan Order. Continuation to the Rioja Alavesa to arrive at Laguardia, famous town for its historical monumental set and mainly for its cellars. Guided walking tour. In the afternoon, departure to Vitoria. Panoramic tour for its main attractions. Accommodation. 5th Day (Fri.) VITORIA – BILBAO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Salinas de Añana, one of the most surprising corners of the Basque Country. Here, we will enjoy an interesting guided tour to learn the history, architecture, archeology and biodiversity of the salt. We follow the route to Orduña, ancient customs, and start a guided visit to this historical village. We continue the route through the Valley of Ayala to arrive in Balmaseda in order to make a walking tour. Free time for lunch and afterwards, we follow the route through the mining area of Bizkaia to reach the coast; Santurtzi and Portugalete. From here we cross the Transporter Bridge Bizkaia (world heritage by UNESCO) to reach Getxo and then finish back in Bilbao. There, we start a sightseeing including the ascend to the Artxanda Mountain and continue with a walking tour around the Old Quarter. We have included as well the entrance to the Guggenheim Museum with its permanent collection and temporary exhibitions; we will be able to visit freely (guide is not included just the entrance fee). Accommodation. 6th Day (Sat.) BILBAO – LOYOLA SANCTUARY – GETARIA – ZARAUZ - BILBAO Breakfast at the hotel. Drive through the green and mountainous typical Basque landscape to the province of Gipuzkoa, pass Eibar, Elgoibar, Azkoitia, and reach the Sanctuary of Loyola. Visit the shrine of harmonious proportions, built in XVII & XVIII C. Continue via Azpeitia, to the coast by Zumaia, reach Getaria, birthplace of Juan Sebastian Elcano with its arch Catrapona, Parish Church of San Salvador (XV C.), a Gothic gem, fishing port and village. Afterwards, continue passing by Zarautz, tourist reference since the XIX C. Its 2500 meters long magnificent beach, the longest of Gipuzkoa, and the old town with its picturesque streets of cosmopolitan ambiance. Later, arrive to San Sebastian. Walking tour into the historic old city and port, Dominican Convent (XVI C.), the Basilica of Santa Maria de Coro (XVIII C.) and the Constitution Square. Return to Bilbao. Accommodation.

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7th Day (Sun.) BILBAO – MADRID (train) Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the station. Arrival to Madrid station and transfer to the hotel (please expect a later arrival in Madrid). Accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Mon.) - MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICES. (*) During your stay in Madrid, Bilbao and train journey tour escort service will not be available. (*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead. (*) The excursion to Sanctuary Loyola-Getaria-Zarauz (day 4th) will be made by regular tour.

(*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. Nights City Class Hotels



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1 Vitoria T/A Silken Ciudad Vitoria / Sercotel Boulevard Vitoria

2 Bilbao T/A Occidental Bilbao / Barceló Nervión / NH Collection Ría de Bilbao / Sercotel Gran Bilbao

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Special package from Madrid MGRB6VM: GALICIA & North of Portugal 9 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 965 1000 IN SINGLE 1465 1520 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Sep. 30) 40 40 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: April 11.

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3rd Day (Fri.) MADRID – LEON – OVIEDO Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Towards Leon. Free time to stroll through its historic center and contemplate its Gothic Cathedral, Church of San Isidro or the

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Special package from Madrid MGPTCM: GALICIA & PORTUGAL 13 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1450 1495 IN SINGLE 2080 2130 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Aug. 31) 70 70 MIDDLE SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Sep. 01 to Oct. 31) 40 40 SUPPLEMENT Departure: Apr. 11 & May 23.

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Guaranteed departures on Wednesday (Minimum 2 pax): April: 11. May: 02, 23 & 30. June: 06, 13, 20 & 27. July: 11 & 25. August: 08 & 22. September: 05 & 19. October: 03 & 17. Guided visits in Madrid, Santiago, Porto, Lisbon and panoramic sightseeing tour in La Coruña / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation and daily breakfast / Transfers to/from airport as per itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Wed.) MADRID Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Thu.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon free to explore the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel.

3rd Day (Fri.) MADRID – LEON – OVIEDO Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Towards Leon. Free time to stroll through its historic center and contemplate its Gothic Cathedral, Church of San Isidro or the

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facade of the Hostel of Sand Marcos Plateresque style. Continue to Oviedo set on a series of hills at the foot of the Naranco and which stands out for the beauty of its streets, many of them pedestrian. Its monuments are a World Heritage Site and among them the Cathedral, one of the most important works of Asturian Gothic. Accommodation. 4th Day (Sat.) OVIEDO - LUGO – A CORUÑA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the Galician region. Arrive to Lugo. Free time to be able to contemplate the Roman remains that still retains like its walls, declared World Heritage. Continuation to La Coruña. Brief panoramic driver through the main avenues of this fabulous town driving by the Marine Avenue to admire the elegance of this city with the typical Galician architecture of glass house galleries. Brief stop in one of the wonders of the world the oldest working lighthouse the “Tower of Hercules” dating back from the roman period. Afternoon at leisure where you can assist an optional tour to the Rias Altas. Accommodation. 5th Day (Sun.) LA CORUÑA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Santiago de Compostela declared World Heritage as it is one of the most important center of Christian Pilgrimages in Spain as the end of the Camino de Santiago route built during the Roman Empire. City tour where we will see the main square called Obradoiro and also the Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago. Balance of the day at leisure to explore the narrow cobblestone streets and get the feel of the student atmosphere. Accommodation. 6th Day (Mon.) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – LA TOJA – VIGO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards one of the most marvelous areas of Galicia, the Rias Bajas (Spanish Fjords). Driving through this magnificent landscape we will arrive to La Toja Island, universally known for its spa. Free time and continue to the Ria de Arosa, passing through Pontevedra to arrive to Vigo, situated in the middle of the Rias Baixas. Accommodation. 7thDay (Tue.) VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA - PORTO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Portuguese border. Arrive to Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time and continue to Braga. Short stop and continue to Porto. Accommodation. 8th Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous "port wine". Accommodation. 9th Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation. 10th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA - NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA - LISBON

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Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 11th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 12th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – MADRID Departure to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 13th Day (Mon.) - MADRID Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICES. (*) During your stay in Madrid tour escort service will not be available. (*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. Nights

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Special Package from Barcelona

BA4LM: BARCELONA + ANDALUSIA AND TOLEDO 8 Day tour (BCN-MAD)

(Train + Bus)


IN TWIN 1155 1310 IN SINGLE 1625 1925 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 20 30 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: May 11 & Sep. 21.

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(*) Barcelona Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel. Guaranteed departures on Friday: April: 06 & 27. October: 12, 19 & 26. May: 04, 11, 18 & 25. November: 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30. June: 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29. December 07, 14, 21 & 28. July: 06, 13, 20 & 27. January’ 19: 04, 11, 18 & 25. August: 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31. February’ 19: 01 & 08. September: 07, 14, 21 & 28. March’ 19: 08, 15, 22 & 29.

Guided visits in Barcelona, Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens) and Toledo / Tour escort during the tour/ Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach /high speed AVE train Barcelona-Madrid (tourist class) / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 3 dinners / Airport & Station transfers as per the itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Fri.) BARCELONA Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Sat.) BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Call on Julia Travel bus terminal (Balmes, 5) at 08:30 for a morning Highlights city tour of Barcelona well-known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, Barcelona is known as the capital of Modernism and the place where famous architect Antoni Gaudí lived. Unforgettable way to get to know the city with a sightseeing tour, as well as from above with the Montjuic cable car, which offers incredible views, a visit to the renowned Poble Espanyol, and finally a chance to lose yourself in the streets of the Gothic Quarter with a pleasant stroll. Afternoon at leisure to discover this city full attractive offers. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Sun.) BARCELONA - MADRID (by train)

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Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Sants train station to depart by AVE, high speed train, at 9:00 am to Madrid. Enjoy the journey with the comfort and operating speed of this AVE train. Arrival at 11:45 am. Transfer from station to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Mon.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIA TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows an enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 5th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 6th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – GRANADA After breakfast at the hotel drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 7th Day (Thu.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Fri.) MADRID After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*)On the high speed AVE train journey and during your stay in Barcelona and Madrid, tour escort service will not be available.

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Catalonia Barcelona 505 / Evenia Rocafort Catalonia Barcelona Plaza / Eevenia Rosello Mayorazgo / Florida Norte Courtyard Marriott Madrid Princesa / Catalonia Gran Via Catalonia Santa Justa / Catalonia Giralda Meliá Lebreros Los Angeles Melia Granada

Special Package from Barcelona BA5JM: BARCELONA + ANDALUSIA WITH COSTA DEL SOL AND

TOLEDO 9 Day tour (BCN-MAD)

(Train + Bus) PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1220 1425 IN SINGLE 1745 2055 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 30 40

SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Apr. 09 & Dec. 24. 90

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(*) Barcelona Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel. Guaranteed departures on Monday: April: 02, 09 & 30. October: 15, 22 & 29. May: 07, 14, 21 & 28. November: 19 & 26. June: 04, 11, 18 & 25. December 17, 24 & 31. July: 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30. January’ 19: - August: 06, 13, 20 & 27. February’ 19: - September: 03, 10, 17 & 24. March’ 19: 11, 18 & 25.

Guided visits in Barcelona, Cordoba, Seville , Granada and Toledo / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / high speed AVE train Barcelona-Madrid (tourist class) / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 4 dinners / Airport&Station transfers as per itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Mon.) BARCELONA Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Tue.) BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Call on Julia Travel bus terminal (Balmes, 5) at 08:30 for a morning Highlights city tour of Barcelona well-known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, Barcelona is known as the capital of Modernism and the place where famous architect Antoni Gaudí lived. Unforgettable way to get to know the city with a sightseeing tour, as well as from

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above with the Montjuic cable car, which offers incredible views, a visit to the renowned Poble Espanyol, and finally a chance to lose yourself in the streets of the Gothic Quarter with a pleasant stroll. Afternoon at leisure to discover this city full attractive offers. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Wed.) BARCELONA - MADRID (by train) Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Sants train station to depart by AVE, high speed train, at 9:00 am to Madrid. Enjoy the journey with the comfort and operating speed of this AVE train. Arrival at 11:45 am. Transfer from station to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Thu.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 5th Day (Fri.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 6th Day (Sat.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA Breakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 8th Day (Mon.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the

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Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 9th Day (Tue.) MADRID After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*)On the high speed AVE train journey and during your stay in Barcelona & Madrid tour escort service is not available.


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Special package from Barcelona

BA6DM: BARCELONA + ANDALUSIA, COSTA DEL SOL & TOLEDO 10 Day tour (BCN-MAD) (Train + Bus)


IN TWIN 1350 1555 IN SINGLE 1890 2175 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 35 40 MIDDLE SEASON SUPPLEMENT (May 01 to 31) 15 20

(*) Barcelona Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel. Guaranteed departures on Thursday:

Guided visits in Barcelona, Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens) & Toledo / Tour escort during the tour/ Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / high speed AVE train Barcelona-Madrid (tourist class) / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 5 dinners / Airport & Station transfers as per itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Thu.) BARCELONA Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Fri.) BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Call on Julia Travel bus terminal (Balmes, 5) at 08:30 for a morning Highlights city tour of Barcelona well-known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, Barcelona is known as the capital of Modernism and the place where famous architect Antoni

April: 05, 12 & 26. October: 04, 11, 18 & 25. May: 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31. November: 08 & 22. June: 07, 14, 21 & 28. December 20 & 27. July: 05, 12, 19 & 26. January’ 19: 10 & 24. August: 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30. February’ 19: - September: 06, 13, 20 & 27. March’ 19: 21 & 28.

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Gaudí lived. Unforgettable way to get to know the city with a sightseeing tour, as well as from above with the Montjuic cable car, which offers incredible views, a visit to the renowned Poble Espanyol, and finally a chance to lose yourself in the streets of the Gothic Quarter with a pleasant stroll. Afternoon at leisure to discover this city full attractive offers. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Sat.) BARCELONA – MADRID (by train) Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Sants train station to depart by AVE, high speed train, at 9:00 am to Madrid. Enjoy the journey with the comfort and operating speed of this AVE train. Arrival at 11:45 am. Transfer from station to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Sun.) MADRID – CACERES – CORDOBA Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive westwards on a modern highway towards Extremadura, homeland of many discoverers of the new world. Arrive Caceres, capital of the province, declared World Heritage City. Time at leisure to walk through the old town with its ancient walls and well-known medieval quarter. Afterwards, continue on driving south towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 5th Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. City tour including its impressive “Mosque”, today a Cathedral, and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. Continue on towards Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco Tour. 7th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; time at leisure to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. Continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA Breakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, fountains, that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter.

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9th Day (Fri.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 10th Day (Sat.) MADRID After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) On the high speed AVE train journey and during your stay in Barcelona & Madrid tour escort service is not available.


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Special Package from Barcelona BA8LM: ANDALUSIA - COSTA DEL SOL 12 Day tour (BCN-MAD)

(Train + Bus)

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1495 1680 IN SINGLE 2210 2450 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 50 60 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: May 11 & Sep. 21

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(*) Barcelona Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel. Guaranteed departures:

May 04 to September 21: Friday departures.

Guided visits in Barcelona, Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / high speed AVE train Barcelona-Madrid (tourist class) / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 7 dinners / Airport & Station transfers as per the itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Fri.) BARCELONA Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Sat.) BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Call on Julia Travel bus terminal (Balmes, 5) at 08:30 for a morning Highlights city tour of Barcelona well-known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, Barcelona is known as the capital of Modernism and the place where famous architect Antoni Gaudí lived. Unforgettable way to get to know the city with a sightseeing tour, as well as from above with the Montjuic cable car, which offers incredible views, a visit to the renowned Poble Espanyol, and finally a chance to lose yourself in the streets of the Gothic Quarter with a pleasant stroll. Afternoon at leisure to discover this city full attractive offers. Accommodation at the hotel.

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3rd Day (Sun.) BARCELONA - MADRID (by train) Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Sants train station to depart by AVE, high speed train, at 9:00 am to Madrid. Enjoy the journey with the comfort and operating speed of this AVE train. Arrival at 11:45 am. Transfer from station to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Mon.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 5th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure. 6th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast at the hotel. Early afternoon transfer to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist complex. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 7th, 8th, 9thDay (Thu. to Sat.) COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Days at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours. 10th Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA Breakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 11th Day (Mon.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus river, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 12th Day (Tue.) MADRID After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. (*) On the high speed AVE train journey and during your stay in Barcelona, Costa del Sol & Madrid tour escort service is not available.

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Special package from Barcelona

BACLB: BARCELONA + ANDALUSIA, THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST AND BARCELONA 9 Day tour

(Train + Bus)


IN TWIN 1355 1625 IN SINGLE 1955 2190 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 40 50 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Apr. 14; May 12; Jun. 02; Jun. 23; Sep. 08; Sep. 22 & Mar. 19 16.

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Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens), Valencia and Barcelona / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / high speed Ave train Barcelona-Madrid / daily breakfast and 3 dinners / Airport & Station transfers as per the itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sat.) BARCELONA Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel

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2nd Day (Sun.) BARCELONA - MADRID (by train) Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Sants train station to depart by AVE, high speed train, at 9:00 am to Madrid. Enjoy the journey with the comfort and operating speed of this AVE train. Arrival at 11:45 am. Transfer from station to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Mon.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente and departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco Tour. 5th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – GRANADA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter 6th Day (Thu.) GRANADA – VALENCIA After breakfast at the hotel start driving looking for the Mediterranean coast. Via Murcia, capital of the fertile garden of the Segura river, continue north via Alicante, the second largest city within the region of Valencia. Reach Valencia one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also the home of the internationally well renowned and delicious “Paella”, Accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Fri.) VALENCIA – BARCELONA

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Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to watch the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings. Early afternoon departure northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. Reach Barcelona principal Mediterranean city homeland of the famous architect Gaudí symbol of the Catalonian modernism. Accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Sat.) BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona well-known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, drive along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudí such as La Pedrera, Casa Milá, etc. - declared World Heritage buildings. - The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city and harbor, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city full attractive offers as well as exquisite and varied gastronomy. Accommodation at the hotel. 9th Day (Sun.) BARCELONA After breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This is a combined tour and participants could have different city destination. According to the tour segment a different Tour escort may be used. (*) On the high speed AVE train journey and during your stay in Barcelona & Madrid tour escort service is not available.

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Special Package from Barcelona BA12JM: ANDALUSIA AND MOROCCO 16 Day tour (BCN – MAD)

(Train + Bus)

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1930 2205 IN SINGLE 2705 3085 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (July 01 – October 31 60 70 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: December 17 & 24.

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(*) Barcelona Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel. Guaranteed departures on Monday: April: 02, 23 & 30. October: 01, 15 & 22. May: 07, 14, 21 & 28. November: 19. June: 04, 11, 18 & 25. December 17 & 24. July: 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30. January’ 19: - August: 06, 13, 20 & 27. February’ 19: - September: 03, 10, 17 & 24. March’ 19: 11, 18 & 25.

Guided visits in Barcelona, Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra &Generalife Gardens), Toledo, Fez, Meknes, Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat and Tangier / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / high speed AVE train Barcelona-Madrid (tourist class) / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 11 dinners / Airport & Station transfers as per itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Mon.) BARCELONA Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Tue.) BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Call on Julia Travel bus terminal (Balmes, 5) at 08:30 for a morning Highlights city tour of Barcelona well-known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, Barcelona is known as the capital of Modernism and the place where famous architect Antoni Gaudí lived. Unforgettable way to get to know the city with a sightseeing tour, as well as from above with the Montjuic cable car, which offers incredible views, a visit to the renowned Poble Espanyol, and finally a chance to lose yourself in the streets of the Gothic Quarter with a pleasant stroll. Afternoon at leisure to discover this city full attractive offers. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Wed.) BARCELONA - MADRID (by train) Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Sants train station to depart by AVE, high speed train, at 9:00 am to Madrid. Enjoy the journey with the comfort and operating speed of this AVE train. Arrival at 11:45 am. Transfer from station to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.

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4th Day (Thu.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 5th Day (Fri.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 6th Day (Sat.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL – FEZ Breakfast at the hotel. Drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol, arrive Algeciras or Tarifa where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Morocco, disembark, clear customs and continue on by bus via Larache to Fez, the most monumental one of the Imperial Cities, its University of “Karaouyne” is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco, ancient theological schools, etc. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Mon.) FEZ Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities visiting the most interesting points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, gate of Bab Bou Jelous and walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Afternoon free. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner with show. 9th Day (Tue.) FEZ – MEKNES – MARRAKECH After breakfast at the hotel drive towards the ancient city of Meknes, old walled (40 Km.) imperial city located in the heart of the Mid Atlas. Panoramic tour; admire the great Bab Al Mansour Gate, Morocco’s most beautiful gate and the most well-known monument in town. Continue driving southwards through the Mid-Atlas mountains to Marrakech, Capital of the South, which is located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-desert area. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

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10th Day (Wed.) MARRAKECH Breakfast at the hotel. City sightseeing, including the Koutoubia Tower, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville, Saadines Tombs and Bay Palace. In the afternoon walk around the medina, souks and the magic Jma El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers, all making the center of the city an open air theatre that requires the participation of the audience. Don’t forget your camera. Back to the hotel, free time. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner with show at “Fantasia Chez Ali”. 11th Day (Thu.) MARRAKECH – CASABLANCA – RABAT After breakfast departure northwards via Benguerir and Settat to Casablanca, current industrial and economic capital and the most populated city housing a 10% of the Country population. Panoramic tour through the most interesting sections of the city, Anfa Boulevard, Nations square, residential areas and visit from the outside of the Hassan II grand mosque. Afternoon departure to Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital, official residence of the King Mohamed VI. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 12th Day (Fri.) RABAT – LARACHE – TANGIER Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour visiting the important sights as the Royal Palace from outside, Mohamed V Mausoleum, the unfinished Hassan Tower which are important examples of the Almohade architecture. In the afternoon, via Larache, we will head for Tangiers, cosmopolitan city that has always been pretended due to its strategic location, at the main gate of Europe and Africa. Short panoramic tour. Time at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 13th Day (Sat.) TANGIER – COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the pier and aboard the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive along the Costa del Sol towards the hotel. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 14th Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA After breakfast at the hotel departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, fountains, gardens, patios that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte Square. 15th Day (Mon.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous

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“Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 16th Day (Tue.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from hotel to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. (*) On the high speed AVE train journey and during your stay in Barcelona & Madrid, tour escort service will not be available. (*) Only one piece of luggage per person is allowed. Passengers have to go through customs control with their own luggage. (*) Passport details are required at least 72 hours in advance to the tour’s departure.


2 Barcelona T Catalonia Barcelona 505 / Evenia Rocafort

A Catalonia Barcelona Plaza / Evenia Rosello



2 Seville T Catalonia Santa Justa

A Meliá Lebreros


2 Fez T Menzeh Zalagh / Sofia

A Royal Mirage / Parc Palace

2 Marrakech T Atlas Asni / Golden Tulip

A Atlas Medina / Royal Mirage

1 Rabat T Chellah

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BPTCM: LISBON – PORTO & FATIMA with Barcelona and Madrid 10 Day tour (BCN-MAD)

(Train + Bus) PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1325 1420 IN SINGLE 1975 2120 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 30 40 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: May 26.

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(*) Barcelona & Lisbon Local City Taxes are not included, to be paid directly to the hotels. Guaranteed departures on Saturday: April: 07. October: 13, 20 & 27. May: 05 & 26. November: 03 & 24. June: 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30. December 22 & 29. July: 07, 14, 21 & 28. January’ 19: 19. August: 04, 11, 18 & 25. February’ 19: 02. September: 01, 08 & 22. March’ 19: 16 & 23.

Guided visits in Barcelona, Porto and Lisbon / Tour escort during the tour/ high speed AVE train Barcelona-Madrid (tourist class) / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily Breakfast / Airport & Station transfers as per itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sat.) BARCELONA Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Sun.) BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Call on Julia Travel bus terminal (Balmes, 5) at 08:30 for a morning Highlights city tour of Barcelona well-known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, Barcelona is known as the capital of Modernism and the place where famous architect Antoni Gaudí lived. Unforgettable way to get to know the city with a sightseeing tour, as well as from above with the Montjuic cable car, which offers incredible views, a visit to the renowned Poble Espanyol, and finally a chance to lose yourself in the streets of the Gothic Quarter with a pleasant stroll. Afternoon at leisure to discover this city full attractive offers. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Mon.) BARCELONA - MADRID (by train)

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Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Sants train station to depart by AVE, high speed train, at 9:00 am to Madrid. Enjoy the journey with the comfort and operating speed of this AVE train. Arrival at 11:45 am. Transfer from station to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation. 4th Day (Tue.) MADRID – AVILA – SALAMANCA - PORTO Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive to Avila. A city that preserves its medieval wall. Short stop to know its walled and old town. Then to Salamanca. Free time in this University City World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation. 5th Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous "port wine". Accommodation. 6th Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation. 7th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA - NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA - LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 8th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 9th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – MADRID Departure to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel.





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Special Package from Barcelona BPA6DM: PORTUGAL AND ANDALUSIA 15 Day tour

(Train + Bus) PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1875 2150 IN SINGLE 2720 3110 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 50 60 MIDDLE SEASON SUPPLEMENT (May 01 to 31) 40 50 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Apr. 14 90 100

(*) Lisbon Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel. Guaranteed departures on Saturday: April: 14. October: 13 y 20. May: 05 y 26. November: 03 June: 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30. December 22. July: 07, 14, 21 & 28. January’ 19: 19. August: 04, 11, 18 & 25. February’ 19: _ September: 01, 08 & 22. March’ 19: 16 & 23.

Guided visits as shown in the itinerary, Barcelona, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra and Generalife Gardens) & Toledo / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / high speed AVE train Barcelona-Madrid (tourist class) / Accommodation at selected class / Daily Breakfast and 5 dinners / Airport & Station transfers as per the itinerary / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Sat.) BARCELONA Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Sun.) BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Call on Julia Travel bus terminal (Balmes, 5) at 08:30 for a morning Highlights city tour of Barcelona well-known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, Barcelona is known as the capital of Modernism and the place where famous architect Antoni Gaudí lived. Unforgettable way to get to know the city with a sightseeing tour, as well as from above with the Montjuic cable car, which offers incredible views, a visit to the renowned Poble Espanyol, and finally a chance to lose yourself in the streets of the Gothic Quarter with a pleasant stroll. Afternoon at leisure to discover this city full attractive offers. Accommodation at the hotel.

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3rd Day (Mon.) BARCELONA - MADRID (by train) Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Sants train station to depart by AVE, high speed train, at 9:00 am to Madrid. Enjoy the journey with the comfort and operating speed of this AVE train. Arrival at 11:45 am. Transfer from station to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation. 4th Day (Tue.) MADRID – AVILA – SALAMANCA - PORTO Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive to Avila. A city that preserves its medieval wall. Short stop to know its walled and old town. Then to Salamanca. Free time in this University City World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation. 5th Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous "port wine". Accommodation. 6th Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation. 7th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA - NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA - LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 8th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 9th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – CORDOBA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 10th Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 11th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE






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Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 12th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 13th Day (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA Breakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 14th Day (Fri.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 15th Day (Sat.) MADRID After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. (*) On the high speed AVE train journey and during your stay in Barcelona & Madrid Tour escort service is not available. Nights

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Tryp Córdoba NH Córdoba Guadalquivir

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1 Granada T A


Special Package from Barcelona BPAMM: PORTUGAL, ANDALUSIA AND MOROCCO 22 Day tour

(Train + Bus) PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 2435 2805 IN SINGLE 3530 4015 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 70 90 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: April 07.

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Breakfast at the hotel. Call on Julia Travel bus terminal (Balmes, 5) at 08:30 for a morning Highlights city tour of Barcelona well-known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, Barcelona is known as the capital of Modernism and the place where famous architect Antoni Gaudí lived. Unforgettable way to get to know the city with a sightseeing tour, as well as from above with the Montjuic cable car, which offers incredible views, a visit to the renowned Poble Espanyol, and finally a chance to lose yourself in the streets of the Gothic Quarter with a pleasant stroll. Afternoon at leisure to discover this city full attractive offers. Accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Mon.) BARCELONA - MADRID (by train) Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Sants train station to depart by AVE, high speed train, at 9:00 am to Madrid. Enjoy the journey with the comfort and operating speed of this AVE train. Arrival at 11:45 am. Transfer from station to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Tue.) MADRID – AVILA – SALAMANCA - PORTO Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive to Avila. A city that preserves its medieval wall. Short stop to know its walled and old town. Then to Salamanca. Free time in this University City World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation. 5th Day (Wed.) PORTO Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous "port wine". Accommodation. 6th Day (Thu.) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation. 7th Day (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA - NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA - LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. 8th Day (Sat.) LISBON Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the

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Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. 9th Day (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – CORDOBA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 10th Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 11th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 12th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 13th Day (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours. 14th Day (Fri.) COSTA DEL SOL – TARIFA – TANGIER – RABAT –CASABLANCA After breakfast at the hotel drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol, arrive to Tarifa where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Tangier, disembark, clear customs and drive southwards via Larache to Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital, official residence of the King Mohamed VI. City tour visiting the important sights as the Royal Palace from outside, Mohamed V






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Mausoleum, the unfinished Hassan Tower which are important examples of the Almohade architecture. Afterwards, departure to Casablanca, current industrial and economic capital and the most populated city housing a 10% of the country population. Time at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 15th Day (Sat.) CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic city tour through the most interesting sections of the city, Anfa Boulevard, Nations square, residential areas and visit from the outside of the Hassan II grand mosque. Departure towards Marrakech. Marrakech capital of the South, which is located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-desert area. City sightseeing, including the Koutoubia Tower, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville, Saadines Tombs and Bay Palace, walk around the medina, souks and the magic Jma El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers, all making the center of the city an open air theatre that requires the participation of the audience. Don’t forget your camera. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner and show at Chez Ali Fantasia. Accommodation at the hotel. 16th Day (Sun.) MARRAKECH – MEKNES – FEZ After breakfast northeast departure to Meknes, old walled (40 Kms.) imperial city located in the heart of the Mid Atlas. Panoramic tour; admire the great Bab Al Mansour Gate, Morocco’s most beautiful Gate and the most well-known monument in town. Afterwards departure to Fez, the most monumental one of the Imperial Cities, its University of “Karaouyne” is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco, ancient theological schools, etc. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 17th Day (Mon.) FEZ Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities visiting the most interesting points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, gate of Bab Bou Jelous and walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Afternoon free. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner with show. 18th Day (Tue.) FEZ – TANGIER – TARIFA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel departure to Tangier. Transfer to the pier to board the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive towards the Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 19th Day (Wed.) COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours. 20th Day (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA After breakfast at the hotel departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit

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the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte Square. 21th Day (Fri.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. 22th Day (Sat.) MADRID After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. (*) During the stay in Madrid & Costa del Sol tour escort service will not be available. (*) Only one piece of luggage per person is allowed. Passengers have to go through customs control with their own luggage. (*) Passport details are required at least 72 hours in advance to the tour’s departure.


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Guaranteed departures on Friday: April: 06, 13 & 27. October: 12, 19 & 26. May: 04, 11, 18 & 25. November: 23. June: 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29. December 21 & 28. July: 06, 13, 20 & 27. January’ 19: - August: 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31. February’ 19: - September: 07, 14, 21 & 28. March’ 19: 15, 22 & 29. Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens), Toledo and Madrid / Tour escort during the tour/ Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily Breakfast and 6 dinners / Transfers from/to airport / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Fri.) COSTA DEL SOL

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Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Sat.) COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast at the hotel. Whole day is at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches and surrounding areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, fountains, gardens, patios that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. 4th Day (Mon.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid, capital of Spain and its largest city, seat of government, and residence of the Spanish monarch, Madrid is also the diplomatic and economic center and counts with a big offer of well-known museums -among other important cultural offers- as El Prado, Thyssen Bornemisza and Reina Sofia Museums, Royal Palace, etc. Accommodation at the hotel. 5th Day (Tue.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Full day at leisure for you to discover the enchantments of this busy and, at the same time, historical city or to optionally visit nearby places like Escorial, Segovia, etc. Accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Wed.) MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. Afternoon free to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Thu.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE




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Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Fri.) SEVILLE Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Monumental and Panoramic city tour – the Cathedral (from outside), the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome. The Santa Cruz Quarter, a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed. - The Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. 9th Day (Sat.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 10th Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. (*) During your stay in Costa del Sol & Madrid tour escort service will not be available

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Special package from Costa del Sol CMAR4XC: COSTA DEL SOL + MOROCCO WITH TANGIER, FEZ AND

RABAT 7 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” (UNIQUE CLASS) IN TWIN 885 IN SINGLE 1115 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 30

Guaranteed departures: Monday all year round.

Sightseeing panoramic tours of Rabat, Meknes and Fez / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 6 dinners / Transfers from/to airport / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Mon.) COSTA DEL SOL Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Tue.) COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast at the hotel. Whole day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches and surrounding areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Wed.) COSTA DEL SOL – TARIFA – TANGIER – FEZ Breakfast at the hotel. Drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol, arrive to Tarifa where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Tangier, disembark, clear customs and continue on by bus via Larache

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to Fez, the most monumental one of the Imperial Cities, its University of “Karaouyne” is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco, ancient theological schools, etc. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Thu.) FEZ Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities visiting the most interesting points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, gate of Bab Bou Jelous and walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Afternoon free. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner with show. 5th Day (Fri.) FEZ – MEKNES – RABAT – TANGIER After breakfast at the hotel drive towards the ancient city of Meknes, old walled (40 Kms.) imperial city located in the heart of the Mid Atlas. Panoramic tour; admire the great Bab Al Mansour Gate, Morocco’s most beautiful gate and the most well-known monument in town. Continue driving westwards to Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital, official residence of the King Mohamed VI. city tour visiting the important sights as the Royal Palace from outside, Mohamed V Mausoleum, the unfinished Hassan Tower which are important examples of the Almohade architecture. Continue driving northwards to Tangiers, cosmopolitan city that has always been pretended due to its strategic location, at the main gate of Europe and Africa. Free time to relax. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Sat.) TANGIER – TARIFA – COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the pier to board the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive towards the Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) During your stay at Costa del Sol tour escort service is not be available. (*) Only one piece of luggage per person is allowed. Passengers have to go through customs control with their own luggage. (*) Passport details are required at least 72 hours in advance to the tour’s departure. Nights

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Special package from Costa del Sol CMAR5VC: COSTA DEL SOL + MOROCCO, IMPERIAL CITIES

EXPRESS 8 Day tour PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 860 985 IN SINGLE 1075 1230 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 30 40 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURES: 50 60 December 19 & 26

Guaranteed departures: Wednesday all year round. Guided sightseeing panoramic tours in Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Meknes and Fez/Tour escort during the tour /Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach/Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and7 dinners / Transfers from/to airport / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Wed.) COSTA DEL SOL Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast at the hotel. Whole day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches and surrounding areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

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3rd Day (Fri.) COSTA DEL SOL – TARIFA – TANGIER – RABAT - CASABLANCA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol, arrive to Tarifa where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Tangier, disembark, clear customs and drive southwards via Larache to Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital, official residence of the King Mohamed VI. City tour visiting the important sights as the Royal Palace from outside, Mohamed V Mausoleum and the unfinished Hassan Tower which are important examples of the Almohade architecture. Afterwards, departure to Casablanca, current industrial and economic capital and the most populated city housing a 10% of the Country population. Time at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Sat.) CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic city tour through the most interesting sections of the city, Anfa Boulevard, Nations square, residential areas and visit from the outside of the Hassan II grand mosque. Departure towards Marrakech. Marrakech capital of the South, which is located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-desert area. City sightseeing, including the Koutoubia Tower, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville, Saadines Tombs and Bay Palace, walk around the medina, souks and the magic Jma El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers, all making the center of the city an open air theatre that requires the participation of the audience. Don’t forget your camera. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner and show at Chez Ali Fantasia. 5th Day (Sun.) MARRAKECH – MEKNES – FEZ After breakfast northeast departure to Meknes, old walled (40 Kms.) imperial city located in the heart of the Mid Atlas. Panoramic tour; admire the great Bab Al Mansour Gate, Morocco’s most beautiful gate and the most well-known monument in town. Afterwards departure to Fez, the most monumental one of the Imperial Cities, its University of “Karaouyne” is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco, ancient theological schools, etc. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Mon.) FEZ Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities visiting the most interesting points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, gate of Bab Bou Jelous and walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Afternoon free. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional dinner with show. 7th Day (Tue.) FEZ – TANGIER – TARIFA – COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel departure to Tangier. Transfer to the pier to board the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive towards the Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) During your stay at Costa del Sol tour escort service is not be available. (*) Only one piece of luggage per person is allowed. Passengers have to go through customs control with their own luggage. (*) Passport details are required at least 72 hours in advance to the tour’s departure.

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Special package from Costa del Sol CMAR7DC: COSTA DEL SOL + MOROCCO IMPERIAL CITIES IN FULL

10 Day tour

PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” SUPERIOR PLUS “A” IN TWIN 1035 1190 IN SINGLE 1355 1510 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (Jul. 01 to Oct. 31) 40 50 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURES: Dec. 21 & Dec. 28.

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Guaranteed departures: Friday all year round. Panoramic sightseeing tour in Fez, Meknes, Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat and Tangier /Tour escort during the tour/Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach/ Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 9 dinners / Transfers from/to airport / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Fri.) COSTA DEL SOL Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Sat.) COSTA DEL SOL Breakfast at the hotel. Whole day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches and surrounding areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL – FEZ

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1 Casablanca T P. Paris A Atlas Almohades

1 Marrakech T Almas

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2 Fez T Zalag-2

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Breakfast at the hotel. Drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol, arrive Algeciras or Tarifa where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Morocco, disembark, clear customs and continue on by bus via Larache to Fez, the most monumental one of the Imperial Cities, its University of “Karaouyne” is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco, ancient theological schools, etc. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Mon.) FEZ Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities visiting the most interesting points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, gate of Bab Bou Jelous and walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Afternoon free. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner with show. 5th Day (Tue.) FEZ – MEKNES – MARRAKECH After breakfast at the hotel drive towards the ancient city of Meknes, old walled (40 Kms.) imperial city located in the heart of the Mid Atlas. Panoramic tour; admire the great Bab Al Mansour Gate, Morocco’s most beautiful gate and the most well-known monument in town. Continue driving southwards through the Mid-Atlas mountains to Marrakech, Capital of the South, which is located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-desert area. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Wed.) MARRAKECH Breakfast at the hotel. City sightseeing, including the Koutoubia Tower, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville, Saadines Tombs and Bay Palace. In the afternoon walk around the medina, souks and the magic Jma El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers, all making the center of the city an open air theatre that requires the participation of the audience. Don’t forget your camera. Back to the hotel, free time. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner with show at “Fantasia Chez Ali”. 7th Day (Thu.) MARRAKECH – CASABLANCA – RABAT After breakfast departure northwards via Benguerir and Settat to Casablanca, current industrial and economic capital and the most populated city housing a 10% of the Country population. Panoramic tour through the most interesting sections of the city, Anfa Boulevard, Nations square, residential areas and visit from the outside of the Hassan II grand mosque. Afternoon departure to Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital, official residence of the King Mohamed VI. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 8th Day (Fri.) RABAT – LARACHE – TANGIER Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour visiting the important sights as the Royal Palace from outside, Mohamed V Mausoleum, the unfinished Hassan Tower which are important examples of the Almohade architecture. In the afternoon, via Larache, we will head for Tangiers, cosmopolitan city that has always been pretended due to its strategic location, at the main gate of Europe and Africa. Short panoramic tour. Time at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 9th Day (Sat.) TANGIER – COSTA DEL SOL

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Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the pier and aboard the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive towards the Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 10th Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) During your stay at Costa del Sol tour escort service is not be available. (*) Only one piece of luggage per person is allowed. Passengers have to go through customs control with their own luggage. (*) Passport details are required at least 72 hours in advance to the tour’s departure.

Special package from Costa del Sol CDES9VC: MOROCCO, THE GREAT DESERT (The route of the

Kasbahs) - 12 Day tour PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS SUPERIOR “T” IN TWIN 1385 IN SINGLE 1805 HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (01.07.-31.10) 60 SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE: Dec. 19 & 26.

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Panoramic sightseeing Casablanca, Marrakech, Fez, Meknes and Rabat / Tour escort during the tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 11 dinners / Transfers from/to airport / Travel insurance. 1st Day (Wed.) COSTA DEL SOL Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel 2nd Day (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL


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Breakfast at the hotel. Whole day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches and surrounding areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 3rd Day (Fri.) COSTA DEL SOL - TARIFA – TANGIER – CASABLANCA Breakfast at the hotel. Drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol to Tarifa where boarding on Ferry to Tangier crossing the Strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Morocco, disembark, clear customs and continue to Larache. Short stop and free time. Afterwards, continue to Casablanca. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 4th Day (Sat.) CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic sightseeing of Casablanca, the "cinematographic". Economic capital of the country with more than four million inhabitants combines its modern art-nouveau or art-deco buildings with the old buildings of the thirteenth century, when it was known as Dar El Baida (the white's hose). See Mohammed V Square, Boulevard D'Anfa, Nôtre Dame Cathedral and the exteriors of the impressive Great Mosque of Hassan II, where more than 3,000 craftsmen worked. Only the Mecca reach more importance and size. Continuation to Marrakech. Then visit of the city and its great historical past: Koutubia Mosque or the booksellers whose minaret in a hispanomorisco style, of great beauty, is the symbol of the city, the exceptional Mausoleum of the sixteenth-century princes Saadinos and The sumptuous Bahia Palace (The Precious), built in the IX C. by hundreds of artisans from Fès. Walking around the Medina (ancient city) and its souks where a thousand and one artisan products are offered to the visitor to end up in the fascinating world of the famous Djemaa El Fna Square (Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO) where storytellers, snake charmers, jugglers , Dancers, etc... constitute an authentic "cut of the miracles". Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional dinner with “Fantasia” show at the complex of “Chez Ali”. 5th Day (Sun.) MARRAKECH Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day on our own to explore the city. Tour the favorite places or hire excursions to reach other points of the city, tour into the green valleys in 4x4 and learn about the lifestyle of the surrounding villages that have little to do with the life of the city, its impressive waterfalls located in Ouzoud and much more. Definitely a great opportunity to relax and feel the place. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 6th Day (Mon.) MARRAKECH – AIT BEN HADDOU – OUARZAZATE Breakfast at the hotel. Early departure from Marrakesh heading south. Cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n'Tichka that connects Marrakesh with the presaharian oases. After several stops enjoying the wonderful panoramas, continue onto, Ait Ben Haddou, considered the most beautiful fortress in the country and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here famous films such as Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth or The Jewel of the Nile among others were filmed. Continue to Ouarzazate. Arrival, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 7th Day (Tue.) OUARZAZATE – BOUMALNE DE DADES – TINGHIR (Todra - Merzouga) Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards the network of gorges of this area of Morocco, here from the most arid and rocky overflows fertility and greenery between the oases. The route runs through valleys such as Kelaa M'Gouna, famous for its roses and daggers; And the Boumalne du Dades, magnificent for walkers. Arrival to Tinghir, see the Gorges of Todra and its impressive canon of 300 meters of height. Continue to Arfoud. On the way to the dunes of Merzouga we passed by Rissani, which was an important enclave long time ago, where the caravans of the desert reigned. Arrival to Merzouga, right in the Sahara, here the road fades and the dunes mark

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the horizon. Free time to enjoy the surroundings with a mint tea. Dinner and accommodation: (two options can be chosen).

a) Hotel Kasbah Azalay at Merzouga Village b) Jaima (overnight in a desert tent) sited in a nomadic camp.

Note: the clients who choose to spend the night in a Jaima will be transferred to the nomadic camp by camels (45 minutes) or optionally by 4WD.

8th Day (Wed.) MERZOUGA – IFRANE – FEZ Breakfast between dunes at our last moment in the desert before leaving for the Middle Atlas. Early wake up to optionally contemplate the great event of a sunrise in the Sahara. While preparing our breakfast, optional tour around the dunes in 4WD and visit the nearby villages. Cross the Middle Atlas and a new change of landscape along the way. Left the south to get in the North. Stop in Ifrane. For a moment feel as if Switzerland had been settled in Africa, hence its nickname "little Switzerland". This city was built during the protectorate in the 1930s. Continuation to Fez. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 9th Day (Thu.) FEZ Breakfast at the hotel and then, visit of this old city that with its 785 mosques and its splendid Medina (old city), is the intellectual and religious capital of the country. The guided tour starts with the exteriors of the Royal Palace and its 7 gates, Dar El Makhzen, old residence of the Sultan, the Bab Bojloud gate decorated with blue enameled ceramics (the color of Fes) and green (color of Islam) gives access to the walled enclosure of the Medina (old city), largest of North Africa and declared Cultural Patrimony of the Humanity by Unesco. During this authentic maze of more than 2,000 squares, streets and alleys that ramble endlessly, guarding some of the most beautiful buildings in Morocco: palaces, madrasas, mosques, doors, fountains, which pleasantly surprise the visitor. Plaza Es-Seffarin will be seen with its pretty fountain of beautiful pottery and in it will be engraved in the marble flowers of lis, symbol that left the French prisoners who collaborated in its construction in century XVI; The Karaouine Mosque, the best known in the city with its celebrated Friday prayer, holy day of the Muslims, built in the IX C. and which is the oldest religious teaching center. Also visit the district of the dyers, the tanners with spectacular colors and the Souk, where they will be assaulted by noises, smells and colors of a crowded crowd, seeming to emerge from a forgotten page of history. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. At night, Optional show-dinner in a typical palace in the medina. 10th Day (Fri.) FEZ – MEKNES – RABAT – TANGIER Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Tangier. At our first stop we pass Meknes, old Berber capital chosen for the second Alaouite Moulay Ismail King as imperial headquarters in the XVII C.; You can still see remnants of its splendor: forty kilometers of walls, which include the gates of Bab el Mansour, one of the most beautiful in Morocco. Then heading to Rabat, which besides being the administrative capital of the country is the official residence of King Mohamed VI. It is one of the imperial cities, founded in the twelfth century by the Almohads. Visit the exteriors of the Royal Palace, the Tour Hassan that rises dominating the esplanade of the unfinished mosque with more than 200 columns; The Mausoleum of Mohammed V built in memory of the Sultan who won the independence of the country and in which the royal guards, in showy dress, stand guard. Finally we will have some time to see the beautiful Kasbah of the Oudayas, fortress located at the mouth of the river Buregreg with its door of the XII C. Continue to Tangier. Arrival, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 11th Day (Sat.) TANGIER – TARIFA – COSTA DEL SOL

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Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the pier and aboard the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Arrival to Tarifa and drive towards Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. 12th Day (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE. (*) Only one piece of luggage per person is allowed. Passengers have to go through customs control with their own luggage. (*) Passport details are required at least 72 hours in advance to the tour’s departure. (*) The chosen option of accommodation in Merzouga (Hotel or Jaima) must be indicated at the time of booking.


3 Costa Del Sol T Melia Costa del Sol / Ibersol Alay 1 Casablanca T Kenzi Basma 2 Marrakech T Atlas Asni

1 Ouarzazate T Kenzi Azghor 1 Merzouga T Kasbah Azalay or Jaima (desert tent) 2 Fez T Menzeh Zalag / Zalagh Parc Palace

1 Tangier T Hilton Garden Inn.

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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS A) CONTRACTING OF A PACKAGE TRAVEL. 1. Booking request. 1- The consumer who wants to contract a package travel should make a booking request. After the

request, the retailer or the organizer undertakes to make the necessary arrangements in order to get the booking confirmation according to the number of places available and the requested period.

2- At the time of the booking request, the agent may require the consumer a deposit

equivalent to the 20% of the trip. If the agency confirms the booking, the amount paid will be assigned to the price of the trip. If the consumer withdraws its request before the booking confirmation, the agency will refund the deposited amount, once having deducted, where appropriate, the reasonable service fees.

3- If the consumer requests a tailor-made package travel, the agent may require the payment of an

amount to prepare the project. If the consumer accepts the proposed package travel offered by the agent, and the agent can confirm the included services, the agent will assign the paid amounts to the price of the trip. If the agent cannot confirm the booking, the agent shall reimburse the amounts previously paid by the consumer.

4- Considering all the above-mentioned cases, if the agent cannot provide to the consumer the

requested travel and it offers to the same to take a similar or a different trip, unless it is otherwise indicated, it is understood that the offer remains in force for 24 hours. In such cases, the contract is concluded if the consumer accepts the offer within that period or within the period expressly established.

2. Persons with reduced mobility. Persons with reduced mobility, prior to the booking request, must inform the retailer such condition, in order to consider the possibility and feasibility of the trip taking into account the characteristics of the same. According to Regulation CE 1107/2006, a person with reduced mobility is a person whose mobility to participate in the trip is reduced as per a physical disability (sensory or locomotive, permanent or temporary) as per an intellectual or any other disability or handicap, or as per the age, and whose situation requires an appropriate attention and the adaptation to their particular needs of the services at the disposal of the other participants in the trip. 3. Booking confirmation. The perfection of the contract takes place with the booking confirmation. From that moment, the travel package contract is binding for both parties. 4. Payment. 1- When the perfection of the contract takes place, the consumer must pay an amount that is the 40%

of the package travel price or, where appropriate, he/she has to complete until said sum the amounts previously paid on account of the package travel. If the consumer does not make such payment, the agency shall require him/her to pay it in a reasonably short time.

2- The payment of the rest of the price will be made when the agency offers to the consumer the

tickets, travel vouchers or any other essential document for the realization of the package travel. If the consumer does not make such payment, the agency will require him/she to make it in a fixed period. If the agency does not fix any deadline, the payment must be made no later than 7 days before the departure.

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3- The agent may terminate the contract and apply the rules of the termination of the contract by the consumer before the departure if the consumer does not make any of the payments contemplated in the preceding paragraphs.

B) APPLICABLE RULES TO THE PACKAGE TRAVEL SERVICES. 5. Services. 1- The services included in the package travel contract are the same that appear in the

brochure or program, as well as from the indications concerning this information provided when confirming the booking.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE PACKAGE TRAVEL: Return transport of the type, characteristics and class stated in the contract or the documentation; The Accommodation included in the program, of the rating and type chosen; Rates and Taxes for the establishments providing accommodation and indirect taxes (VAT) where applicable; Technical Assistance during the trip, when this service has been specifically included in the description of the programme contracted; All other services and extras specified in the program for the corresponding departure date or which are expressly stated in the contract. If the contract for a program is made for after the expiry date of the brochure, then it is understood that the services contracted will be those included in the brochure valid for the departure date, independently of whether this includes any variation in routes, visits or other services; visits to cities are of a "panoramic" nature, with stops made at places considered to be of interest. The route taken may vary on the basis of the closure or restoration of sites and monuments, weather conditions and circumstances beyond the control of the organisation. The consumer will be notified in writing, or by other appropriate means, of any alterations to the price and they may then cancel their trip with no cancellation penalty (if this would have applied) within three days of receiving the notification, or they may accept the modification to the contract. NOTE: JULIA TRAVEL is not responsible for the unavailability of tickets to monuments and scheduled visits on the trip when this availability depends on ticket quotas or other circumstances and conditions imposed by the monument and out of reach of JULIA TRAVEL. NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE PACKAGE TRAVEL Visas, Tourist City Taxes, Airport Taxes and/or arrival and departure taxes, vaccination certificates, "extras" (such as coffees, wines, liquors, mineral waters, special diets (independently of the diet contracted), washing and ironing of clothes, optional hotel services, etc....) and in general, any other service not specified in the programme, in the contract or in the documentation delivered on signing the contract; Optional outings or visits not originally contracted and which do not form part of the travel contract; Tips in general. Porters except where specified in the contract. NOTE: The photographs used to illustrate the programs and itineraries contained in this brochure depict situations which may or may not be repeated or match with the program detailed.

2- However, the organizer reserves the possibility to modify the information that appears in the

brochure before the perfection of the contract. To that effect, it is necessary that those modifications had been communicated by written to the consumer.

6. Accommodation. Unless otherwise is mentioned in the brochure or it is provided in particular conditions: a) In those countries where there is an official classification of hotels or other accommodations,

the brochure contains the tourist classification given in said countries. In those countries where there is no official classification, the category that appears in the brochure is indicative. In any case, the agency must ensure a correspondence between the classification used and the expectations that the same can generate in a Spanish consumer.

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b) Check-in times depends on the established rules in each country. Usually, the consumer can occupy the room from 14 hours of the day of arrival and he/she must be leave the room before 12 hours of the day of departure, regardless the estimated time of arrival or his/her plans of continuation of the trip.

c) The triple rooms or cabins are generally double rooms in which one or two beds are added,

which usually are a sofa-bed or a folding bed, except in certain establishments where instead of additional beds, they use two larger beds.

d) When necessary, the agency reserves the right to make changes in the housing/hotels, replacing

them for others of similar category. 7. Transport. 1- The consumer should appear in the place indicated for the departure with the sufficient time

indicated by the agency in advance or, subsidiary, by the brochure. Usually, in case of air transport, within an hour and a half before the planned departure time.

2- If the consumer is not able to travel because he/she has not appeared with the due time in advance,

it is applicable the Section 15 below for the no show or, where appropriate, what is established in Section 13 for the termination of the contract by the consumer before the departure of the trip.

3- The loss or damage in relation to hand luggage or other objects that the consumer carries are at

their own risk. 8. Other services. 1- Generally, the full board includes continental breakfast,

lunch, dinner and accommodation. The half-board, unless otherwise indicated, includes continental breakfast, dinner and accommodation. Usually, these meals do not include drinks.

2- Special diets (vegetarian or special regimens) are guaranteed only if the parties have

previously agreed them. C) RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES BEFORE STARTING THE TRIP. 9. Alteration of the contract.

1- If at any time before the departure, the consumer request changes related to destinations, means of transport, duration, calendar, travel itinerary or any other change referred to services, and the agency can make them, the agency may require the payment of the additional costs that this alteration causes, and a bonus for the booking alteration which cannot exceed 40% of the total price.

2- Before the departure, the agency can only make the changes that are necessary for the successful

completion of the package travel and that are not significant. It is considered that the necessary changes are significant when they do not allow the execution of the trip according to its general and special features.

When the group is made up of 12 or fewer passengers, the circuit will have no guide, but a

knowledgeable expert driver. Such change will not be considered as a significant change of the trip.

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3- In the event that the agent is constrained to alter significantly any of the essential terms of the contract, it shall immediately inform about it to the consumer. In such scenario, the consumer may be entitled to take appropriate decisions and in particular: (i) either to withdraw from the contract without penalty; (ii) or to accept a rider to the contract specifying the alterations made and their impact on the price. The consumer must communicate his/her decision to the agency within three days after the alteration is notified. If the consumer does not communicate its decision within said period, it is understood that he/she chooses to withdraw from the contract without penalty.

10. Revision of the price.

1- The agency can only revise the price upwards or downwards, if said revision takes place before the 20 days prior to the departure and it is not significant, which means, that the upward revision does not exceed of a 15% of the trip price. Moreover, said revision can only be carried out to adjust the price to the following variations:

a. Transportation costs, including the cost of fuel, b. Dues, taxes or fees chargeable for certain services, such as landing taxes or embarkation or

disembarkation fees at ports and airports, c. The exchange rates applied to the particular package.

2- The revised price is determined taking as a reference the exchange rates of the destination country,

and the prices, taxes and fees applicable on the date when the brochure has been issued. In case of routes that include two or more countries, the exchange rate used as a reference is the US Dollar in the same date.

3- If the price revision represents an increase of more than the 15% of the price tour, the agency

shall immediately inform the consumer, who can withdraw from the contract without penalty. The consumer must communicate the decision to the agency within the next three days to the alteration. If the consumer does not communicate its decision within said period, it is understood that he/she chooses to withdraw from the contract without penalty.

11. Consumer rights in the event of withdrawal from the contract.

1- In the event that the consumer, in accordance with the previous paragraphs, withdraws from the contract, he/she can choose between:

a. To be repaid before 14 calendar days all sums paid by him/her under the contract, or b. If the agency can offer it, to take a substitute package travel of equivalent or higher quality. If

the offered trip is of higher quality, the agency cannot require any additional cost. If the replacement package offered is of lower quality, the organizer shall refund the difference in price to the consumer.

2- In both cases, the consumer is entitled to claim the compensation for the cancellation of the trip

established in Section 14 below and in the same terms.

12. Transfer of the booking. 1- The consumer may transfer his/her booking to a person who satisfies all the conditions

applicable to the package as set forth in the brochure and in the package travel contract. 2- The transfer must be communicated to the agency by any means and it will be free. 3- In any case, the transferor of the package and the transferee shall be jointly and severally liable to

the organizer or retailer party to the contract for payment of the balance due and for any additional costs arising from such transfer.

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13. Consumer right of termination of the contract before the departure. 1- The consumer has the right to terminate the contract at any time before the departure.

However, if this termination takes place within the 15 days prior to departure, the consumer must pay a penalty depending on the time remaining for the departure, which will be:

a) 5% of the trip price if it is produced between 10 and 15 days before the departure. b) 15% of the trip price, if it occurs from 10 to 3 days prior to the departure. c) 25% of the trip price, if it occurs within 48 hours prior to the departure.

2- The consumer shall not have to pay any percentage as penalty if he/she terminates the

contract as per a force majeure cause. To these effects, it shall be considered as a force majeure cause the death, accident or serious illness of the consumer or of any of the persons with whom he/she lives, or any analogous scenario that prevents him/her from making the package travel.

3- In all the cases, the consumer shall have to pay the service fees and the cancellation

expenses that the termination of the agreement by the traveller produces. 4- The termination of the contract is effective as of the moment when the agency gets to know the will

of the consumer of the termination of the contract before the departure. 5- Once known by the agency the termination of the contract by the consumer, the agency

shall reimburse to the consumer the amounts previously paid in the maximum deadline of a month, deducting the service fees and, when applicable, the justified cancellation expenses and the penalties.

6- If the package travel is subject to special contracting economic conditions, such as freight of

aircrafts, ships, special fares or other that are similar, the service fees, the cancellation expenses and the penalties shall be those specifically indicated in the brochure for the package travel or those particularly agreed in the contract.

14. Cancellation of the contract by the organizer 1- The cancellation of the contract, by any cause not attributable to the consumer, entitles

him/her to withdraw from the contract with the rights provided in Section 11 above. 2- If the cancellation of the package travel is notified within the two months prior to the

departure of the package travel, the agency shall have to pay to the consumer a compensation depending on the time that is still left until the departure date of the package travel, that it shall have to be at least of:

a) The 5% of the price of the package travel if it

Takes place with more than 15 days and less than months prior to the departure of the package travel.

b) The 10% of the price of the package travel, if it take

place between 15 and 3 days prior to the departure date.

c) The 25% of the price of the package travel, if it takes places within the 48 hours prior to the departure date.

3- There is no obligation of compensation in the following scenarios:

a. If the cancellation is on the grounds that the number of persons enrolled for the package is lower than the minimum number required for celebrating the package travel, according to what it was informed in the program, brochure, the special conditions of each product or in the package travel contract.

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In such case, the agency shall have to notify by written the cancellation to the consumer before the deadline established to that effect in the brochure or in the contract.

If there is not an indicated deadline, the agency has to notify the cancellation at least 10 days prior to the departure date.

b. When the cancellation is due to a force majeure cause. It is considered a force majeure cause

the unusual and unforeseeable circumstances, beyond of the control of the agency, the consequences of which could not have been avoided if all due care had been exercised.

15. No show at the departure of the package travel 1- It is considered a “No show” when the consumer does not notify to the agency his/her will of not

making the package travel and he/she does not appear at the place of the departure at the time foreseen for the departure of the package travel. In such case, he/she loses the right of reimbursement of the amounts previously paid and he/she continues obliged to pay the amounts pending of payment.

2- However, if the no show is due to a force major cause, the consumer shall have the right to the

reimbursement of the amounts previously paid, once having deducted to said amount the service fees and the cancellation expenses. To these effects, it shall be considered as a force majeure cause the death, accident or serious illness of the consumer or of any of the persons with whom he/she lives, or any analogous scenario that prevents him/her from making the package travel and which prevents him/her from communicating such impossibility to the agency before the departure of the package travel.

D) DUTIES AND RIGHTS FROM THE PARTIES ONCE HAVING BEGUN THE PACKAGE TRAVEL 16. Breach of the contract or lack of rendering of services 1- When the consumer verifies, during the package travel, that there is any defect or that there is a

lack of rendering of any of the contracted services, he/she shall have to notify it in the same place and as soon as possible to the organizer or to the retailer and, when applicable, to the concerned supplier of service. Such communication shall have to be made by written or by any means which allows its record. After receiving such communication, the retailer or the organizer shall have to act with diligence to find suitable solutions.

2- If the consumer makes such communication in the indicated time and in the indicated

manner, the document attesting the defect shall release the consumer from providing further evidences about the existence of such defect. All the foregoing, unless that the organizer, retailer or supplier of the service have verified in the presence of the consumer that such defect does not exist or that it does not meet the indicated features, and they have certified it.

3- If the consumer does not make such communication in the indicated time and manner,

he/she shall have to attest the alleged defects according to the general criteria of evidences and all the damages produced or aggravated by the lack of communication shall be borne by the consumer.

17. Impossibility of rendering an important part of the services by the organizer 1- Where after departure, a significant proportion of the services contracted for is not provided or the

organizer perceives that it will be unable to procure a significant proportion of the services to be provided, the organizer shall make suitable alternative arrangements, for the continuation of the package.

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It is considered an important part of the services provided in the contract, those services, whose lack of rendering prevents the normal development of the package travel and which cause that it is not reasonable to expect that the consumer, in said kind of package travel, continue the same in such circumstances.

2- The agency shall not be entitled to ask for any extra cost to the consumer for the adopted solutions

for the continuation of the package and where appropriate compensate the consumer for the difference between the services offered and those supplied.

3- If the consumer expressly or tacitly accepts the proposed solutions by the agency, he/she shall not

have any right of compensation for such modifications. It shall be considered that he/she tacitly accepts these proposals if he/she continues the package travel with the solutions provided by the organizer.

4- If the solutions adopted by the organizer are unfeasible or the consumer does not accept the same

for reasonable reasons, the agency shall have to:

a) Provide the consumer, at no extra cost, with equivalent transport back to the place of departure, or to another return-point to which the consumer has agreed, if the package travel includes the return trip.

b) Return him/her the price paid with the deduction of the amount of the services supplied until the end if the package travel, unless that the defect that prevents the continuation of the package is attributable to the consumer.

c) Pay him/her the appropriate compensation. 18. Cancellation of the trip by the consumer during the same 1- The consumer has the right to cancel the trip once it has begun, but he/she shall not be entitled

to claim the reimbursement of the amounts previously paid and he/she shall be obliged to pay the pending amounts.

2- If the cancellation by the consumer is due to an accident or to an illness of the consumer, that prevents him/her from continuing the trip, the agency shall be obliged to provide the necessary assistance, and, where applicable, compensate the consumer for the difference between the services offered and those supplied, once deducted the applicable cancellation expenses duly justified.

3- In both cases, any additional costs caused by the cancellation of the trip by the consumer, and

particularly those of repatriation or relocation to the place of origin, should be borne by the consumer.

19. Consumer duty to collaborate to the normal development of the trip. 1- The consumer must comply with the instructions given by the agency for the proper

execution of the trip, as well as the regulations that are generally applicable to the users of the services included in the package. In particular, in case of group travels, the consumer must keep all due respect to other participants and he/she must keep a behaviour that does not harm the normal development of the trip.

2- The serious breach of these duties entitles the agency to withdraw from the package travel contract. In this case, if the contract includes the return trip, the agency shall provide the consumer, with equivalent transport back to the place of departure, or to another return- point to which the consumer has agreed. The agency has also the right of compensation for the damages attributable to the behaviour of the consumer.

E) CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY FOR DEFECTIVE PERFORMANCE OR BREACH OF CONTRACT.

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20. Distribution of responsibility. 1- The organizer and the retailer shall be liable to the consumer for the proper performance of the

obligations arising from the contract, as per their respective obligations corresponding to their respective scope of action of the package travel.

2- The organizer and the retailer shall be liable to the consumer irrespective of whether such

obligations are to be performed by them or by other suppliers of services. 3- The organizer, being the one that plans the package travel, has to be liable for the damages caused

to the consumer due to the non-performance or improper performance of the services involved in the package. As well, it has to be liable for the damages arising from the breach of any other obligation that correspond to its scope of action according to the applicable regulations in force.

4- The retailer, being the one that sells or offers for sale the package travel proposed by the organizer,

has to be liable for the damages caused to the consumer for the mistakes that it has committed when informing him/her about the package travel, for having omitted information that it would have had to give him, for not having delivered him the necessary documents for the correct performance of the trip and, in general, for having breached any other obligation corresponding to its scope of action according to the applicable regulations in force.

21. Causes of release of liability. In the following scenarios, organizers and retailers shall not be deemed liable: a) When the failures that occur in the performance of the contract are attributable to the

consumer, b) When such failures are attributable to a third party unconnected with the provision of the services

contracted for, and are unforeseeable or unavoidable, c) When such failures are due to a case of force majeure which are defined as unusual and

unforeseeable circumstances beyond the control of the party by whom it is pleaded, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised.

d) When such failures are due to an event, which the organizer and/or retailer or the supplier of services, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall.

22. Consumer’s duty of reducing the damages. In all the cases, the consumer shall be obliged to take the appropriate and reasonable measures to try to reduce the damages that may arise from the non-performance or the improper performance of the contract or to try to avoid that they get worse. The damages arising from not having adopted said measures should be borne by the consumer. 23. Duty of assistance of the agency 1- The organizer and the retailer, despite being released of liability, shall continue being obliged

to provide prompt assistance to the consumer in difficulty. 2- The duty of assistance provided in the previous paragraph shall not be applicable when the failures

produced during the performance of the contract are attributable in exclusive to an intentional or negligent behavior of the consumer.

24. Limitations in the liability according to international conventions.

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If the services involved in the package are governed by international conventions, the compensation for damages arising from the non-performance or improper performance of such services shall be subject to the limitations established by said Conventions. 25. Limitation of liability in the matter of damage other than personal injury 1- If the services involved in the package are not governed by International Conventions:

a) The compensations for damages other than personal injury shall be limited for all the concepts at twice the price of the package travel, including moral damages not arising from a personal injury and the reimbursements that have to be made.

b) The compensation of the organizer for the damages arising from the loss or damage in the luggage

shall be limited to 350 €. 2- The abovementioned limitations shall not be applicable if the agent or the suppliers of services

have provoked intentionally the damages or they have acted recklessly, knowing that these damages could occur.

26. Information on provisions applicable to passports, visas and vaccines. 1- The agent has the duty to inform the citizens of the European Union about the health

formalities required for travel and the accommodation, as well as the applicable conditions on passports and visas. The agency will be liable for the correctness of the provided information.

2- The consumer shall obtain the necessary documents for the trip, both personal and family

including passport and visa, and the documents regarding health formalities for all the countries to be visited. All damages arising from the lack of such documentation shall be at their own risk, and in particular, the expenses incurred for the interruption of the trip and the eventual repatriation. The client must obtain his own visas, passports, vaccination certificates and other documents required for the entry and stay in the countries included in the program.

3- If the agent accepts the consumer’s petition to process necessary visas for any of the destinations

provided in the itinerary, the agent shall be able to require the payment of the cost of the visa as well as management fees for the procedures before corresponding the diplomatic or consular representation. In this case, the agent shall be liable for damages that may be attributable to the same according the due diligence required for delays in obtaining of the necessary documentation or lack or inaccuracy of the same. Minors under 18 years of age must bring written permission from a parent or legal guardian and other legal requirements.

27. Liability for services not included in the package travel. 1- The rules of contractual responsibility of the package travel are not applicable to services such as

excursions, attendance to sports or cultural events, visits to exhibitions and museums, or similar, which are not included in the total price of the package travel and that the consumer contracts on an optional basis when contracting the package. In these cases, the agency shall indicate the consumer the optional nature of the services and that they are not part of the package.

2- If the agency is involved in the contracting of these services, it shall be liable according to the specific

rules applicable to the corresponding contract. F) CLAIMS AND ACTIONS ASSOCIATED TO THE CONTRACT.

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28. Applicable law. This package travel contract is governed by the agreement of the parties and the provisions of these general terms and conditions, the regulations applicable depending on the region, and subsidiary, by the provisions of the Spanish Royal Legislative Decree 1/2007 of 16 November, by means of which it is approved the General Law for the defence of consumers and users and other complementary laws (Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2007, de 16 de noviembre, por el que se aprueba el texto refundido de la Ley General para la Defensa de Consumidores y Usuarios y otras leyes complemetnarias). 29. Claims to the agency. 1- Notwithstanding the legal actions that the consumer has, the consumer is able to file written claims

to the retailer due to the non-performance or the improper performance of the contract. 2- No later than 30 days, the organizer or the retailer, according to the obligations imposed for its

scope of action within the package travel, must answer them in written. 3- At this stage, the consumer and the agency may ask for the mediation of the relevant

authorities or the organizations to that effect, to find a solution to the conflict that is satisfactory to both parties.

4- If the conflict cannot be solved through the claim before the agency, the consumer may

submit it to Consumer Arbitration if the claimed agency had previously adhered to the Consumer Arbitration System or if despite not being adhered, it accepts the arbitration request. Likewise, in any case the consumer can claim in the courts.

30. Consumer Arbitration. 1- If the agency, to whom the claim is filed, has previously adhered to a Consumer Arbitration System,

the consumer may address the complaints to the Consumer Arbitration Board that is competent in the place where the contract was formalized or where it has adhered.

2- The claims related to intoxication, injuries, death or reasonable signs of crime cannot be subjected to

Consumer Arbitration. 3- Unless something else is stated in the public offer of submission to the Consumer Arbitration

System, the arbitration shall be in law and the arbitration procedure shall be governed by the Spanish Royal Decree 231/2008, of 15th February.

4- The arbitration award rendered by the Consumer Arbitral Tribunal shall decide the claim submitted

as final and binding for both parties. 31. Legal Actions. 1- If the dispute is not subjected to consumer arbitration, the consumer may claim before the courts of

the place of the conclusion of the contract. 2- The consumer can only be sued before the courts of the place of the conclusion of the contract. 3- The time limit to interpose legal actions arising from the package travel contract is of two years, counting from the day that the trip ends. 32. Validity The programme/brochure will be valid for the period from April 1st 2018 to March 31st 2019.

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