Glorious Spain & Portugal

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1 Glorious Spain & Portugal 17 DAY TOUR SPTMBR 19 - OCTOBR 5, 2016 TOUR HOSTS & Bud & Beulah Penner FATURING: MADRID AVILA PRADO MUSUM TOLDO CORDOBA GRANADA COSTA DL SOL GIBRALTAR SVILL ALGARV SILVS MONCHIQU LISBON SINTRA CABO DA ROCA CASCAIS

2 Glorious Spain & Portugal Seafarers, poets and scholars once made Spain and Portugal two of the richest and most powerful nations on earth. Feel the breath of history as you wander the narrow streets of ancient towns and explore the palaces, castles and monasteries of these former colonial powers. Relax on idyllic beaches of the Mediterranean as you enjoy free time on both the Costa del Sol and Algarve coasts. It will be a journey featuring fascinating history, distinctive cultures and extraordinary scenery. PORTUGAL Atlantic Ocean Sintra Cascais 3 Lisbon Avila SPAIN 3 Madrid Toledo 1 Cordoba Seville Monchique 3 2 Silves Albufeira 1 Granada 2 Costa del Sol Strait of Gibraltar Gibraltar 3 = overnights MONDAY, SPTMBR 19 Day 1 Departure Day Today we meet our fellow travelers at the airport to board the departure flight, ready to begin a journey filled with new and exciting experiences. TUSDAY, SPTMBR 20 D Day 2 Arrive Madrid Today we arrive in Madrid, the capital of Spain. We are met by our local representative and taken to our hotel in Madrid where we'll stay for the next three nights. We have some time to relax and freshen up after our journey before dinner. WDNSDAY, SPTMBR 21 BD Day 3 Avila - Valley of the Fallen This morning we tour Avila, one of Spain s most interesting cities, which still retains its formidable medieval walls and towers and has been dedicated as a UNSCO World Heritage Site (WHS). Next a visit to the enormous scorial Monastery (WHS) built by King Philip II, where Spanish kings are buried. Then to the Valley of the Fallen where we see a 492 foot cross presiding over a vast Basilica carved from sheer rock commemorating the thousands who died during the cruel Civil War. We then travel back to Madrid for dinner and overnight. THURSDAY, SPTMBR 22 BD Day 4 Madrid Tour - Prado This morning we will enjoy a tour of Madrid, the largest city in Spain with a population of over four million. Sites seen include the Cervantes Monument, the Cibeles Fountain and the Puerta del Sol. The highlight of our tour will include a visit to the Royal Palace with its magnificent marble staircase and scarlet throne room. This afternoon we tour the Prado Museum with its fine collection of art and then are free to wander the area until our bus takes us back to the hotel. FRIDAY, SPTMBR 23 BD Day 5 Toledo City Tour - Cordoba After breakfast this morning we leave Madrid for the ancient Castilian capital city of Toledo (WHS). There we will see the Moorish Bridge and the Church of Santo Tome with one of l Greco s most famous paintings. We'll pass the house where l Greco lived, and then visit the Museo de Santa Cruz - Toledo's most famous museum. After enjoying the perfectly preserved, incredibly narrow streets and beautiful buildings we travel on to our hotel in Cordoba. SATURDAY, SPTMBR 24 BD Day 6 Cordoba City Tour - Granada This morning we'll tour the historic city centre where we'll see "Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos" (The Palace of the Christian Kings) and "La Mezquita" (WHS), once one of Islam's most impressive mosques and now a cathedral. It is said to be the most beautiful and original building in all of Spain and is not to be missed. As capital of an independent Spanish caliphate, Cordoba developed into one of the most brilliant cities in urope. It became a centre of learning which attracted students from all over the western world and promoted active exchanges between Christian, Muslim and Jewish scholars. Narrow winding streets, small squares and low whitewashed houses, most of them with beautiful patios which can be viewed from the street, give the town a Moorish atmosphere. We'll then depart after lunch and travel to Granada and some relaxing time upon arrival. SUNDAY, SPTMBR 25 BD Day 7 Granada City Tour - Costa del Sol This morning we enjoy a half day tour of Granada. Here we visit the fascinating Alhambra Palace (WHS), a complex of buildings started in the 13th century. This was the stronghold of the Nazeri Dynasty, the last great Moorish Kingdom. We also see the Generalife summer palace and gardens. After our tour and a lunch stop we travel to our hotel on the Costa del Sol for some relaxation time. MONDAY, SPTMBR 26 BD Day 8 Costa del Sol Free Day Today is a free day on the Mediterranean Coast with its extensive beaches of fine white

3 sand and mild climate. Spend the time relaxing on the beach, exploring or shopping to our heart s delight! TUSDAY, SPTMBR 27 BD Day 9 Gibraltar - Seville Today we head west to enjoy an excursion to "The Rock", the fascinating British colony at Gibraltar. Here we'll tour St. Michael s Cave and see the famous colony of Barbary Apes. After lunch we travel to Seville, which is one of the largest historical centres in urope. According to legend, Seville was founded by Hercules and its origins are linked with the Tartessian civilisation. WDNSDAY, SPTMBR 28 BD Day 10 Seville After breakfast this morning we meet our local guide for a city tour. Our tour takes us to the ornate Cathedral (WHS), the largest in Spain and the site of Columbus tomb. We also visit the Giralda Tower (WHS) and the fascinating old Jewish Quarter of Santa Cruz. This afternoon is free for us to explore this fascinating city on our own. This evening we enjoy dinner combined with an exciting Flamenco show. THURSDAY, SPTMBR 29 BD Day 11 Seville - Wine Tasting - Algarve Today we travel to the Algarve region of Portugal. one of urope's favourite holiday destinations well known for glorious year round sunshine and excellent sandy beaches. On the way we will stop in the Condado de Huelva wine region to visit a local vineyard and sample their wines. Our late afternoon arrival in the Algarve gives us time to enjoy the facilities of the hotel before we meet for dinner. FRIDAY, SPTMBR 30 BD Day 12 Silves - Monchique A day tour will take us first to the old Moorish capital of Silves. In this walled town we visit the 13th Century Cathedral and Fortress. We then travel on to the ancient Spa Resort town of Monchique where we take in the 17th century architecture. Taking the road up to Monchique, at almost every turn we encounter a stunning panorama of sea and mountains. We return to our hotel in Albufeira for dinner. SATURDAY, OCTOBR 1 BD Day 13 Algarve - Free Day A free day to enjoy the sun and golden beaches of the "Portuguese Riviera", stroll the lively town with its picturesque white cube houses or catch up on shopping at the well-known International Prisunic shopping centre. You may even want just to relax and recharge your batteries for our final three nights in Lisbon SUNDAY, OCTOBR 2 BD Day 14 To Lisbon Today we travel to the capital of Portugal, Lisbon, which stands on the banks of the River Tagus. On our way we make a stop near Santiago do Cacem to visit the archaeological site of Miróbriga, which was an important urban centre in Roman times. The site contains a hippodrome, houses decorated with mural paintings, an acropolis, a forum and a very rich bathing complex. Then we stop at a Jose Maria de Fonseca winery for a tour and a sampling of their products. Afterwards we continue our journey to Lisbon where we stay the next three nights. MONDAY, OCTOBR 3 BLD Day 15 Sintra - Cabo da Roca - Cascais Today we enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of the Sintra region (WHS). We'll visit the National Royal Palace, a harmonious combination of Gothic, Muslim and Manueline styles. Then we'll wind our way up to the Pena Palace, a marvellous example of Romantic architecture with tremendous views overlooking the area. Next is Cabo da Roca, the most westerly point in continental urope - "where the land ends and the sea begins." We also visit the quaint fishing village of Cascais before returning to Lisbon. This evening we are treated to a folklore dinner and show Duncaster Drive Burlington, ON, L7P 4R3 Phone: mail: jwarneke@cogeco.ca TOUR ACTIVITY LVL Active TUSDAY, OCTOBR 4 BD Day 16 Lisbon City Tour - River Cruise This morning we tour this charming city including a walking tour through the Alfama District, Lisbon's oldest quarter, and visiting Saint George's Castle which offers a commanding view over the city. This afternoon we will see the Belem Tower (WHS) and the Monument to the Discoveries while we are enjoying a sightseeing cruise on the Tagus River. Tonight we will toast the success of the tour at our farewell dinner. WDNSDAY, OCTOBR 5 B Day 17 Return Home This morning we gather luggage, souvenirs and memories of new friends and places we have explored. Our return flight home has us anxious to share experiences with family and friends waiting for us back Able to walk 4 km on uneven surfaces such as cobblestone streets and be able to climb stairs or steep inclines unassisted. SPCIAL INCLUSIONS ight UNSCO World Heritage Sites Flamenco Show in Seville Wine tasting in Spain Wine Tasting in Portugal Folklore Dinner and Show in Lisbon River Cruise in Lisbon TOUR HOSTS Bud & Beulah Penner 4957 Kennedy Street Beamsville, ON L0R 1B9 Home: (905) Cell: (905) mail: bud.penner@gmail.com PRICS Toronto/Ottawa $5495 Halifax $5645 Winnipeg $5645 Saskatoon/Regina $5695 Calgary/dmonton $5695 Vancouver/Victoria $5695 Prices from other cities available upon request. Prices are per person based on double occupancy. The supplement for a single room is $980 per person. This tour is not subject to GST/HST. PRIC INCLUDS Return economy class airfare Current airline taxes, fuel surcharges and airport fees ($550) First class hotels First class motorcoach Meals as shown (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner) Professional tour guide Sightseeing tours including entrance fees Luggage handling at hotels Tipping for all included services All foreign taxes Rostad Tours travel gift Comprehensive and personalized tour documentation Not Included: Meals not shown, Beverages, Items of a personal nature, Any airline luggage fees, Increases to surcharges, taxes or fees, Insurance. DPOSIT INFORMATION Deposit of $300 is fully refundable until 90 days before departure Make cheques payable to Rostad Tours Ltd. Visa or MasterCard accepted Call SAV UP TO $500 PR PRSON Ask us about our arly Booking and Rostad Frequent Traveller discounts

4 Tour Conditions & Information RSRVATIONS A deposit of $300 per person is required to make a reservation on this tour. This deposit is completely refundable up to 90 days prior to departure. A confirmation of your reservation will be forwarded to you after the deposit is received. FINAL PAYMNT The final payment is due no later than 90 days before departure. A reminder will be sent to passengers in advance of this date. If you are joining the tour within 90 days of departure, full payment is required. CRDIT CARD PAYMNTS For payments made by credit card, we reserve the right to have credit card charges processed by the suppliers of travel services such as the airline, cruise line, etc. If this occurs, your payment will be split between Rostad Tours and the other suppliers and will appear as separate payments on your credit card statement. All credit card payments will be processed in Canadian dollars. SHARD & SINGL ACCOMMODATION Passengers must indicate at the time of booking whether they want to share a room or if they prefer a single room. Your roommate, if known, should also be indicated. If you do not have a roommate we will attempt to find a suitable travelling companion to share a room with you. If you join the tour by April 22, 2016 and we are unable to find a roommate, you will only be charged one-half of the single supplement. If you join the tour after April 22, 2016 and we are not able to find a roommate, you will be charged the full single supplement. Triple rooms, while not recommended, can be arranged. RSRVATION CHANGS If you want to change your reservation, such as change your departure city or plan an extended stay, you must submit your request to Rostad Tours in writing via mail or (flights@rostad.com) at least 90 day prior to departure. Please note that your airfare may increase if you travel on different dates than the group or if you travel to a different city. Any subsequent changes, cancellations of extension arrangements or changes requested within 90 days of departure are subject to a service fee of $100 per person in addition to any fees charged by the various travel suppliers. TOUR PRIC Prices are based on currency levels, airfares, fuel surcharges and taxes valid as of May 15, Although unlikely, we reserve the right to adjust prices if there are significant changes to any of the above elements. CANCLLATIONS Your deposit is fully refundable for any reason up to 90 days prior to departure. Cancellations after this date are subject to the following maximum cancellation charges: 90 to 61 days prior to $ 2000 departure 60 to 31 days $ to 0 days $ 4000 If you cancel, you will receive back all money paid towards the tour less the applicable cancellation fee. The charges apply to the base price of the tour only and do not include cancellation charges for any extra arrangements such as single supplement, accommodation upgrades, additional tours, etc. INSURANC We recommend that all passengers buy insurance to protect themselves against any possible cancellation charges or out-of-country medical expenses. An all-inclusive policy which has cancellation, hospital/medical and baggage coverage will be offered to Alberta residents prior to making their final payment. For passengers residing outside of Alberta, we will explain how you can obtain our special group rates for travel insurance direct from Old Republic Insurance Group. As your deposit is fully refundable until 90 days prior to departure, you do not need to purchase insurance until that date. PASSPORTS A passport is required for all tour participants. Some countries require that your passport to be valid for at least three months and some at least six months past your intended return date. If you do not already have a passport, or if your current passport will expire within this period, apply for your new passport at least 125 days before departure. HALTH RQUIRMNTS During walking tours you will likely experience uneven ground, cobblestone streets and various amounts of steps or stairs. For your enjoyment, and in fairness to your fellow passengers, you should be in good physical condition, with the ability to stand for reasonable periods of time and walk several kilometres easily. Should you feel a particular excursion may be too strenuous, you are welcome to forego the sightseeing tour and rest or explore on your own. At the time of printing, no inoculations are required for this tour. TOUR DOCUMNTS An extensive set of tour documents will be sent approximately 30 days prior to departure. Please notify our office in writing if you require any information in advance of this date. BAGGAG ALLOWANC Typically airlines allow you to check one suitcase free of charge but this is subject to change. In order to avoid excess baggage fees, the dimensions of your suitcase should not exceed 60 (i.e. 30 length + 20 height + 10 width) and the weight should not exceed 23 kgs. Your suitcase will be portered at all hotels but tour members are responsible for their flight bags/carry-on luggage at all times. Rostad Tours accepts no responsibility for the loss of, or damage to, any baggage or any tour member s personal belongings. ITINRARY VARIATIONS Rostad Tours reserves the right to change the itinerary of the tour due to airline schedule changes or any other circumstances beyond our control. very effort will be made to keep the tour as close as possible to the original itinerary. TOUR MMBRSHIP Rostad Tours reserves the right to reject any person as a tour member and to expel from the tour any person whose actions are deemed to be detrimental to the enjoyment of the tour by the other passengers. Children 6 years of age and under at the time the tour departs are considered too young to travel on tour. RSPONSIBILITY Rostad Tours Ltd. of Calgary, Alberta act as agents for the various owners or contractors providing hotels, means of transportation or other services. Issuance and acceptance of the tour documents shall be deemed to be consent to the condition that Rostad Tours Ltd. shall not become liable or responsible in any way for any personal or property loss, damage or injury, howsoever caused or arising. In the event that we are forced to cancel a tour due to insufficient registrations, Rostad Tours Ltd. s sole responsibility shall be the refund of all monies paid to Rostad Tours by the tour participant. 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5 PASSNGR RGISTRATION FORM Please complete this form and mail it to the Tour Host or directly To Rostad Tours If paying by credit card, you may also register by phone or fax this form to Rostad Tours PASSNGR INFORMATION Glorious Spain and Portugal Departs: September 19, 2016 Glorious1609 (1): Date of Birth: 19 / / Title Last Name First Name Year/Month/Day (2): Date of Birth: 19 / / Mailing Address : City/Town: Prov/State: Postal Code/Zip: Phone: Home ( ) - Work: ( ) - mail: Type of Accommodation Requested: Twin/Double or Single Departure City: Roommate (if known): If unknown, would you like us to find you a roommate? Comments: PRIVACY: Rostad Tours is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. The main purpose of collecting your personal information is to arrange travel products and services for you. Accordingly, personal information required for this purpose may be shared with airlines, hotels, cruise lines, travel insurance companies, tour operators and other travel-related vendors. It may also be used to provide you with information regarding future travel opportunities. We will not sell or trade your personal information with third parties. Our complete Privacy Policy is available at our website at or, if you wish, we can send you a copy via or by postal mail. PAYMNT INFORMATION Deposit Required (per person): $300x = Total: Deposit is fully refundable until June 21, 2016 Payment Method: Visa Mastercard Cheque (made payable to Rostad Tours) Credit Card # xpires: / Month/Year Cardholder Name: Please note that we reserve the right to have credit card payments processed by third parties such as Cardholder Signature: airlines, cruise lines, etc. Mail with payment to Rostad Tours or either address below: OR Bud & Beulah Penner Duncaster Dr 4957 Kennedy ST Burlington, ON L7P 4R3 Beamsville, ON L0R 1B9