GRAND TOUR OF SPAIN GRANADA, CORDOBA, SEVILLE, MADRID & BARCELONA MARCH 31 APRIL 16, 2019 TOUR LEADER: ELENA ORTEGA

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1 GRAND TOUR OF SPAIN GRANADA, CORDOBA, SEVILLE, MADRID & BARCELONA MARCH 31 APRIL 16, 2019 TOUR LEADER: ELENA ORTEGA

2 GRAND TOUR OF SPAIN GRANADA TO BARCELONA Tour dates: March 31 April 16, 2019 Tour leader: Elena Ortega Tour Price: $9,370 per person, twin share Single Supplement: $2,400 for sole use of double room Booking deposit: $500 per person Recommended airline: Emirates/ Qatar Maximum places: 20 Itinerary: Granada (3 nights), Córdoba (3 nights), Seville (3 nights), Madrid (4 nights), Barcelona (3 nights) Date published: May 8, 2018 Overview Spain s remarkable history makes it a compelling destination for travellers. Its origins go back to at least the 11th century BC, when Greek and Phoenician settlers first encountered indigenous Iberian tribes. As the Roman province of Iberica, Spain was the birthplace of the emperors Trajan and Hadrian, before becoming a substantial Visigoth kingdom. Seven centuries of Moorish Islamic civilization unique in Europe created an artistic legacy of glittering palaces and mosques. By the early 16th century Spanish rulers controlled most of Europe and the New World, heralding a period of unprecedented wealth, and an explosion of building and artistic patronage. In the 19th and early 20th centuries a new dynamism and independent spirit emerged, expressed in exuberant modernista art and architecture. This magnificent heritage is surveyed in Academy Travel s 17-day tour from south to north, through the regions of Andalusia, Castille-Leόn and Catalonia. The itinerary commences with three nights each in the southern cities of Granada, Córdoba and Seville, home to Roman and Moorish treasures. Our four days in Madrid are an art-lover s dream, with visits to outstanding galleries and royal palaces of the imperial period. The tour ends in Barcelona, a thoroughly modern city, but one with ancient roots. Many of Spain s historical cities can be explored on foot, and we have selected centrally-located hotels throughout to allow for individual exploration. The itinerary includes ample free time for this purpose. Your tour leader Elena Ortega is Spanish-born but has lived in Australia since She has a passion for Fine Arts, European history and literature, with particular expertise in the Iberian Peninsula. Elena is a practicing painter who regularly exhibits her work, has a Bachelor of Arts from Sydney University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the National Art School, where she is currently undertaking a Masters. She has won numerous academic prizes for her study in art history and theory, including a scholarship to the London Royal College of Art. Enquiries and bookings For further information and to secure a place on this tour please contact Hannah Kleboe at Academy Travel on or (outside Sydney) or hannah@academytravel.com. au Elena is a host at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney, where she enjoys sharing her enthusiasm about art, and teaches Spanish language, culture and society at WEA, Sydney. She lived in Granada for a number of years and loves this region, immortalised by Ernest Hemingway and Gerald Brenan, but she has also spent time living in Madrid and Barcelona as well as her native Zaragoza, of course! As a bilingual, bicultural person who has spent equal time living in both countries, Elena is excited to show you the art, culture and history of her motherland, bringing to it the perspective of an Australian resident. At this interesting time in Spain s history, when independence from Madrid is a possibility for Catalonia, she will be the perfect companion to walk you through the complexities of both the history and the future of this fascinating country.

3 Tour Highlights ALHAMBRA OF GRANADA The 13 th century palace complex of the Alhambra, meaning red city in Arabic. The patios, enclosed gardens and waterways of the last fortress of the Nasrid sultans of Moorish Spain are a superlative example of Islamic architecture. The backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains makes for a breathtakingly romantic setting which has inspired tourists for centuries. MOSQUE OF CÓRDOBA The Mezquita, or Mosque, of Córdoba is considered the most important monument of the Western Islamic world. Commenced in the 10th Century when the city was an important seat of learning, a succession of Emirs ordered its expansion over several centuries. The forest of palm-like columns in its interior arch over the huge space and create an atmosphere of quiet reverence, no matter what your religion. SEVILLE S REAL ALCÁZAR The Real Alcázar, or Royal Palace, of Seville is a superb example of Mudéjar architecture; a symbiosis of Christian and Islamic influences. The exquisite tiles and carved wooden ceilings decorate a palace complex that dates from the 12 th to the 14 th centuries, a period of Moorish rule. The upper levels are still the official royal residence in Seville to this day. MADRID S WEALTH OF ART Three major art museums in Madrid: the vast Prado, with its treasures of Spanish and European art dating from the 12 th to the early 20 th centuries; the vast private collection of the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, once the second largest private collection in the world, and the Reina Sofia Art Centre, home to Picasso s Guernica. MODERNISM IN BARCELONA Modernism in Barcelona, and the works of architects Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner. We visit Gaudí s best known work, the Sagrada Familia basilica and his lesser known Palau Güell, a mansion he designed for an industrial tycoon. Of Domènech i Montaner we see the huge Hospital de Sant Pau and the elaborate Palau de la Música Catalana, where, schedules permitting, we will hear a performance.

4 Detailed itinerary Included meals are shown with the symbols B, L and D. Sunday march 31 Granada Flights arrive into Granada in the early evening. The city of Granada enjoys a lovely setting on a fertile plain overlooked by the Sierra Nevada and there is much to enjoy in the city, which reflects a rich and diverse history in its vibrant mix of Spanish and Arabic culture. After time to check in and freshen up, we meet for a light dinner in our hotel before having an early night, in anticipation of a full day s activities tomorrow. Overnight Granada (D) Caption Monday April 1 Granada Our walking tour this morning takes us from the Church of San Nicolás, overlooking the Alhambra, down through the Albaicín. The Moors retreated to the Albaicín to live after the reconquista and it remains Spain s largest and most characteristic surviving Moorish barrio, or neighbourhood. We also visit the 11th-century Arab baths, among the best preserved in Spain, and then after a break for lunch, explore the Cathedral and Royal Chapel, a flamboyant late gothic building containing the mausoleums of the early Catholic monarchs. This evening we enjoy a wine tasting with tapas at a local establishment. Overnight Granada (B, Tapas) Tuesday April 2 The alhambra After a talk in our hotel we make our way to the Alhambra, palace fortress of the Nasrid sultans, rulers of the last Spanish Moorish kingdoms. Our guided tour will take us through the beautiful 14th-century Palacio Nazaries as well as the later Renaissance palace, built for Charles V within the walls of the citadel. We also visit the Alcazaba, the earliest part of the fortress around which the Palacio was built, before making our way to the Generalife, the summer palace of the Sultans with its series of patios, enclosed gardens and waterways. After a break for lunch there is time to relax and enjoy this exceptional site. Tonight, we dine in a fine seafood restaurant a short walk from the hotel. Overnight Granada (B,D) Wednesday April 3 Úbeda Departing Granada, we make our way to Úbeda. This elegant town flourished in the 16th century and still displays a rich heritage of Renaissance palaces, churches and fine squares. We enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before heading on to Córdoba. After checking into our hotel, the evening is at leisure. Overnight Córdoba (B, L) Images left: a manicured courtyard in the Alhambra and the famous Patio de los Leones

5 Thursday April 4 The mezquita Córdoba was the largest city in Roman Spain but its period of greatest glory was under the caliphate of the Moors. It is from this period that the beautiful mezquita dates. Begun around 780 on the site of an old Visigothic church, the mosque is the grandest and most beautiful ever built by the Moors in Spain. Our walking tour today takes us through the historic centre of Córdoba, visiting the 14th-century Alcazar and the mosque. We also stop at the synagogue, one of only three in Spain that survived the Jewish expulsion of We meet in the early evening for a talk in the hotel. Dinner tonight is in a local restaurant. Overnight Córdoba (B, D) Friday April 5 córdoba This morning we visit the beautiful gardens of the Palacio Viana, an example of the superb decorated courtyards that have made this city famous for its flower-laden patios. In the afternoon we stop in at Córdoba s fine Archaeological Museum, whose collection of pre-historic Iberian, Visigothic, Roman and Muslim objects is housed in a small Renaissance villa, before heading northwest of the city to Medina Azahara, the site of a oncesumptuous palatine city built by caliph Abd al-rahman III in the 10th century. At its peak the site extended over three terraces, and in addition to the palace buildings included a zoo, an aviary, numerous baths and a weapons factory. Sacked by Berber invaders in 1010 and then abandoned, excavations only began on the site in Today we can see parts of the palace and mosque and a section of reconstructed gardens and visit the world-class and award-winning museum. Returning to Córdoba the evening is at leisure. Overnight Córdoba (B) Saturday April 6 CARMONA to Seville We depart Córdoba for Seville this morning. En route we stop at an olive oil producing centre before a pause at Carmona, a small picturesque town whose many heritage buildings overlook the Corbones River. We visit the Roman necropolis, where more than 300 tombs can be found in subterranean, rock-hewn chambers some with frescoes still intact. Then we climb the Puerta de Sevilla, a fortified Roman gateway with Carthaginian and Moorish elements, for a wonderful view of the surrounding area, before a break for lunch in a pavement café (not included). After our visit we make the short drive to Seville and check into our hotel. Tonight, we have dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight Seville (B, D) Sunday April 7 The alcazar and barrio de santa cruz Vibrant and theatrical Seville, the city of Carmen, Don Juan and Figaro, is regarded as the quintessential Andalusian city. We Images right: the beautiful interior of Córdoba s mezquita; Puerta de Sevilla, Carmona; and a typical patio in Córdoba

6 begin our exploration with a visit to the Real Alcázar, dating from the 12th to 14th centuries. The Alcázar is an excellent example of pure Mudéjar style, a symbiosis of Christian and Islamic influences. Our visit also includes the lovely Moorish gardens of the palace. The afternoon is free to explore the nearby Barrio de Santa Cruz, the former Jewish quarter where shops, museums and cafes are interspersed with whitewashed houses along the cobbled streets. Tonight, schedules permitting, we will attend a flamenco performance in an intimate and authentic setting. Overnight Seville (B) Caption Above: the Plaza de España, Seville Below: detail from Hieronymus Bosch s Garden of Earthly Delights, part of the exceptional collection held at Madrid s Prado Museum Monday April 8 Seville After a talk in our hotel we make our way to Seville s magnificent cathedral, the largest Gothic church in the world. Work commenced on the cathedral in 1402 and was completed in just over a century a monumental achievement. Our visit includes the Chancel, Royal Chapel and treasury, with significant works by Murillo and others. Little remains of the original 12th century mosque on the site, apart from the Patio de los Naranjos the traditional ablutions area for the mosque and the 12th-century Giralda, a beautiful 98-metre-high minaret whose summit offers excellent views. The afternoon is at leisure, perhaps to explore the Hospital de la Caridad, established in 1676 by Don Miguel de Mañara, a repentant rake who was reputedly the inspiration for Byron s Don Juan. Don Miguel commissioned a number of paintings for the Hospital from some of the great Sevillian artists. Overnight Seville (B) Tuesday April 9 Madrid We depart Seville this morning, taking one of Spain s highspeed AVE trains to Madrid a journey of 2.5 hours. On arrival we transfer to our hotel, check in and have a light lunch before making our way to the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, an exceptional private collection with over 800 works dating from the 13th century to the present day. Partially acquired by the state in 1993 from Baron Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza (and the deal is continually renegotiated), the collection includes magnificent works by Raphael, Titian, the Impressionists and many other artists. Dinner tonight is in our hotel. Overnight Madrid (B, L, D) Wednesday April 10 Madrid at leisure Today is free for you to explore Madrid at your own pace or to head to Toledo on an easy day trip. The newly reopened archaeological museum in Madrid is a highly recommended activity. Your tour leader will be happy to help with suggestions. Overnight Madrid (B) Thursday April 11 A wealth of art After a talk in our hotel, our focus today is on two more of Madrid s great art galleries: the Prado and the Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. We begin with the Prado, one of the world s

7 premier art galleries. First opened to the public in 1819, the museum s extensive collection includes, of course, an exceptional collection of Spanish paintings, established by Ferdinand VII from the Habsburg and Bourbon vaults and augmented over the centuries through careful acquisition. These works include masterpieces by artists such as Velasquez, Goya and El Greco. We take a tour of key works in the collection, after which there is time for an independent visit. In the afternoon we make our way to the nearby Reina Sofía, an outstanding museum of contemporary art whose permanent collection includes works by Juan Gris, Joan Miró, Salvador Dalí and Pablo Picasso. Picasso s Guernica, painted in response to atrocities committed during the Spanish Civil War, is one of the museum s most famous pieces and is complemented by a series of preliminary drawings which show how the major work was developed. This evening is at leisure. Overnight Madrid (B) Friday April 12 Royal power Our full-day excursion takes us out of Madrid to the monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial. Commissioned by Phillip II to commemorate the defeat of the French at St Quentin, this vast structure of over 4,000 rooms (with 1,200 doors and 2,600 windows) was both monastery and austere royal residence. Our tour takes us through the monastery, royal apartments, basilica and library as well as the mausoleum, the final resting place of almost all Spanish monarchs since Charles V was interred in After a break for lunch we make our way to Segovia, beautifully sited on a rocky ridge above the Castilian plain with an impressive Roman aqueduct at its heart. We enjoy a walking tour of the centre before making our way up to the cathedral and the extraordinary Alcazar, a beautiful turreted fantasy which reputedly inspired Walt Disney. Returning to Madrid the evening is at leisure. Overnight Madrid (B) Saturday April 13 Barcelona We depart Madrid for Barcelona this morning, again taking the AVE train which enables us to travel the 600 kilometres to Barcelona in around three hours. On arrival, we transfer to our hotel and have time to freshen up before taking an orientation walk around the centre of the city the Gothic Quarter, Rambla and colourful Boquería market. In the evening, we head out to dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight Barcelona (B, D) Caption Above: Renaissance architecture of the 15th and 16th centuries offers an austere façade on Philip II s San Lorenzo del Escorial; and the Altar frontal from La Seu d'urgell is a Romanesque altar frontal currently exhibited at the National Art Museum of Catalonia Below: the aqueduct of Segovia was built during the second half of the 1st century AD, under the rule of the Roman Empire, and is one of the best-preserved elevated Roman aqueducts Sunday April 14 Catalunya After a talk in our hotel we transfer to Montjuïc where we visit the Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya (MNAC), whose extraordinary collection includes Catalunyan and modern art. After our visit, you may like to spend longer in the MNAC or make your way to the Fundació Joan Miró (prior reservation recommended). The afternoon is mainly at leisure but this evening, after a talk about Gaudí, and schedules permitting, we attend a performance in an icon of modern architecture in Barcelona, the Palau de la Música Catalana. Designed by Lluís

8 Domènech i Montaner and completed in 1908, this UNESCO World Heritage site is seen today as the epitome of the Catalan modernist architectural style an exuberant mix of tiled mosaic decoration, stained glass and mural. Overnight Barcelona (B) Monday April 15 modernism in Barcelona Today we undertake a circuit of Modernist sites around the city. We start with the Palau Güell, a palace Antoni Gaudí designed for an industrial tycoon, before moving to a very different structure, his famed Sagrada Familia basilica. In the afternoon, we visit the fascinating Hospital de Sant Pau, designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner. This was once a functioning hospital but is now restored as a museum and cultural centre. We meet up again tonight for a farewell dinner. Overnight Barcelona (B, D) Tuesday April 16 Departure Our tour concludes today. If you are departing Spain today we can organize a transfer to the airport. Keep in mind that the cost of airport transfers is included for all passengers booking their international flights and additional accommodation through Academy Travel. (B) Above: Hospital de Sant Pau, Barcelona the world's largest Art Nouveau site, designed by the Catalan modernist architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner Below: the colourful Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boquería; and Gaudí s famed La Sagrada Familía Caption Extend your Stay in Spain We highly recommend staying on longer in Barcelona as there is such a variety of sites to enjoy, many of which it is better to visit as an individual, due to the crowds. We can also extend your stay at the tour hotel if you wish to do this. For those of you who want to see more of Spain, we suggest you connect this tour with our Northern Spain and Portugal tour commencing on Friday April 19 in Bilbao. Please talk to your tour consultant Hannah Kleboe for further details. Hotels Hotels have been selected principally for their character and central location and are 4* in standard. Granada, Hotel Villa Oniria (3 nights) Córdoba, Hotel NH Amistad (3 nights) Seville, Hotel Casas de la Judería (3 nights) Madrid, Iberostar Las Letras (4 nights) Barcelona, H10 Urquinaona Plaza Hotel (3 nights)

9 Tour Price The tour price is $9,370 per person, twin share (land content only). The supplement for a single room is $2,400 per person. A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is required to secure a place on the tour. Tour Inclusions Included in the tour price 16 nights accommodation in selected four-star hotels All breakfasts, plus lunches and dinners as noted Land travel by air-conditioned coach and high-speed train Extensive background notes Background talks Services of an expert tour leader throughout the tour All entrance fees to sites mentioned on the itinerary Qualified local guides where appropriate Porterage of one piece of luggage at all hotels Tips for all services included in the itinerary Not included International air fares, taxes and surcharges (see below) Travel insurance Meals not mentioned in itinerary Expenses of a personal nature Air travel OPTIONS The tour price quoted is for land content only, beginning in Granada and ending in Barcelona. For this tour, we recommend flights with Emirates who fly into and out of Barcelona. Vueling has connecting flights from Barcelona to Granada. Please contact us for the best possible prices on economy, business or first class fares. Airport-hotel transfers will coincide with the Emirates-Vueling flight schedule into Granada at the beginning of the tour and out of Barcelona at the end of the tour. We can include airport transfers on other days or at other times if you book your flights with us no matter which airline you fly. Enquiries & bookings For further information and to secure a place on this tour please contact Hannah Kleboe at Academy Travel on or (outside Sydney) or hannah@academytravel.com.au Weather on Tour Spain is a big country so expect some variation in the weather pattern from south to north and from high altitudes (Granada and Madrid) to low altitudes (Seville and Barcelona). April is an excellent time to travel in Spain; before the heat of the summer starts and the majority of the tourists arrive. Expect temperatures ranging from about 8 C to 22 C. Spring weather can be temperamental so please also bring waterproofs and some warm clothes for windy days in Granada. Fitness Requirements of THIS tour GRADE TWO It is important both for you and for your fellow travellers that you are fit enough to be able to enjoy all the activities on this tour. To give you an indication of the level of physical fitness required to participate on our tours, we have given them a star grading. Academy Travel s tours tend to feature extended walking tours and site visits, which require greater fitness than coach touring. We ask you to carefully consider your ability to meet the physical demands of the tour. Participation criteria for this tour This Grade Two tour is designed for people who lead active lives and can comfortably participate in up to five hours of physical activity per day on most days, including longer walking tours, challenging archaeological sites, climbing stairs, embarking and disembarking trains and/or boats, and a more demanding tour schedule with one-night stops or several internal flights. You should be able to: keep up with the group at all times walk for 4-5 kilometres at a moderate pace with only short breaks stand for a reasonable length of time in galleries and museums tolerate uncomfortable climatic conditions such as cold, humidity and heat walk up and down slopes negotiate steps and slopes on archaeological sites, which are often uneven and unstable get on and off a large coach with steep stairs, train or boat unassisted, possibly with luggage move your luggage a short distance if required A note for older travellers If you are more than 80 years old, or have restricted mobility, it is highly likely that you will find this itinerary challenging. You will have to miss several activities and will not get the full value of the tour. Your booking will not be accepted until after you have contacted Academy Travel to discuss your situation and the exact physical requirements of this tour. While we will do our best to reasonably accommodate the physical needs of all group members, we reserve the right to refuse bookings if we feel that the requirements of the tour are too demanding for you and/or if local conditions mean we cannot reasonably accommodate your condition.

10 About Academy Travel Each year Academy Travel organises around 60 journeys to Europe, the Mediterranean, Asia and the Americas, each focusing on a distinctive historical, artistic or cultural theme. The aim of every Academy Travel journey is to combine the pleasures of independent travel with the benefits and shared enjoyment of a group. Academy Travel is an Australian-owned travel company, founded in The company s staff includes both academic experts and travel professionals with over two decades industry experience. We also have our own office in Rome which organises our tours in Western Europe. This means we have direct control over the selection of hotels, restaurants, coaches and local guides, guaranteeing superior quality. Great itineraries Academy Travel works hard to create itineraries that provide a balanced experience walking tours, museum and gallery visits, live performances, city and countryside. We re proud to be constantly innovating, from opening up new destinations, creating tours around festivals and special exhibitions, to providing unrivalled depth in our residential tours. Like-minded groups Over the years we ve been in operation, we ve developed a loyal band of Academy Travellers, some of whom have travelled with us more than 10 times. They say the small groups (maximum 20, average 17) and distinct themes of our tours attract like-minded travellers and create a relaxed, convivial atmosphere. Long stays Feedback from our clients consistently tells us that creating itineraries with three and four-night stops, or even longer, is far more appealing that rushing from place to place. Wherever possible, we plan our tours around a limited number of stops, making your travels more relaxed and more meaningful. Special Events A private viewing of the Sistine Chapel? Tickets to a sold-out concert by the Berlin Philharmonic? A worldfamous art fair? Access to private homes and gardens? Behind-the-scenes visits? Many of our tours feature access to places and events that are usually not offered on most group tours. Expert tour leaders We work closely with a team of academically qualified and highly experienced tour leaders. They don t just rattle off the facts they help us plan our itineraries and, on tour, freely share their deep knowledge and genuine passion. Most of our tour leaders are still teaching at an advanced level and many are still undertaking academic research. Years of experience Academy Travel was founded in 2004 by a team with decades of prior experience in small group travel. On average, our tour leaders have over 11 years experience, some with 25 or more years. To ensure quality, we have our own office in Rome, Italy and a network of trusted suppliers around the world. ACADEMY TRAVEL TAILORED SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS info@academytravel.com.au academytravel.com.au

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