9 Day Spain Christmas Spirit - Friday Departure
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Tour Code:
ES-9DCHMAESF
Start City:
Madrid
End City:
Madrid
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Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
9 days
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Tour Itinerary
DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Spain
Depart for Spain
DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Madrid
Arrive in the lively metropolis of Madrid, capital of Spain, and transfer to your hotel. Most flights arrive in the early morning and your room may not be ready for you. In this case, leave your luggage with the concierge and your Tour Manager will provide suggestions for you to begin to explore the city on your own. Tonight, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM, followed by dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 5 PM. After dinner, perhaps take a stroll and view Madrid's Christmas lights
Overnight: Madrid
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Sunday - Madrid City Tour, Prado Museum, Christmas Market Plaza Mayor
Your introduction to Madrid's striking architecture begins at grand Plaza de Cibeles Square, a Neoclassical complex of marble sculptures and spectacular fountains that have become an iconic symbol for the city. View the ornate 18th century Royal Palace, Europe's second largest. Then, visit the world-renowned Prado Museum, one of the finest art museums in the world. Stand before masterpieces by Velazquez, Goya, El Greco, and other important Spanish artists. Continue with a visit to the Madrid City Hall Nativity Scene. After lunch on your own, enjoy the sprawling Christmas Market in Plaza Mayor featuring over 100 stalls filled with Nativity scene figures, Christmas decorations, and gag gifts. Tonight, walk through the market in Plaza Mayor, then board the bus to view the Christmas lights of Madrid
Overnight: Madrid
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Monday - Magnificent Toledo, Travel to Seville
Depart Madrid and visit nearby Toledo, the former capital city of Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a panoramic drive along the Tagus River and enjoy views of the Alcazar of Toledo. Walk through the ancient Jewish Quarter before visiting the Santa Maria la Blanca Synagogue. Next, visit St. Tomé Church, with its masterpiece by El Greco. Then, admire the landscape as you drive south to Seville. Check into your hotel for an evening at leisure, or partake in the optional Flamenco Show in this city known as the birthplace of Flamenco
Optional: Evening Flamenco Show (PM)
Overnight: Seville
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5, Tuesday - Seville City Tour
The morning tour of Seville begins at beautiful Plaza de España and the fragrant gardens of Maria Luisa Park by the Guadalquivir River before visiting the quaint Barrio Santa Cruz with its narrow, winding streets. Continue with a visit to the Cathedral of Seville, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world and burial site of Christopher Columbus. After lunch on your own, the remainder of the day is yours to explore the Christmas markets and enjoy the festivities. Christmas in Seville is known for its Christmas lights and the main streets, and central squares are decorated with thousands of lights
Overnight: Seville
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Wednesday - Travel to Malaga, Christmas Lights Show
After breakfast, depart your hotel for the Costa del Sol. Upon arrival, have lunch on your own and leisure time to explore Malaga and its Christmas markets. Tonight, walk through the dazzling display of lights at the annual Malaga Christmas Light Show before dinner
Overnight: Malaga
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7, Thursday - Malaga City Tour with Picasso Museum
Begin the day with a walking tour through Malaga, the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and a historical town accented by views of the Malaga Cathedral, the second highest in southern Spain. After a stop at Cathedral Square, visit the Picasso Museum, with over 285 works donated by members of Picasso's family. View the Paseo de la Alameda, fragrant Paseo del Parque and the Barrio de la Malagueta. This afternoon is at leisure
Overnight: Malaga
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Friday - Train to Madrid, Recoletos Craft Market
At the train station, board the AVE high speed train to Madrid that travels via the region of La Mancha, storied home of Don Quixote. View some of his legendary windmills before arriving in the lively metropolis of Madrid, birthplace of many of the world's greatest writers and painters. Check into your hotel upon arrival in Madrid with time to relax before visiting the Recoletos Craft Market, a showcase for regional arts and crafts, including ceramics, leatherworks, jewelers, toy makers, and more. This evening, dine with your group as you bid farewell to your tour manager
Overnight: Madrid
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9, Saturday - Depart Spain
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
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Optional tours and gratuities.
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Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
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Catalonia Atocha
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