PREMIUM Enjoy the Best of Spain and Portugal Spain Portugal DD Europe Summer 2018 Spanish Splendours (In Madrid/Out Barcelona) 11 Days /10 Nights Spain Portugal Madrid, Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona Fatima, Lisbon Your sightseeing s includes: Madrid Puerta del Sol, Cibeles Fountain, Cervantes Monument in Plaza de España, Las Ventas Bull ring, Toledo Fatima Lisbon Seville Sanctuary of our Lady of the Rosary Alfama quarter, Tagus river, Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries, Jerónimos Monastery Cascais & Estoril Tower of Gold, Maria Luisa Park, Santa Cruz Quarter, Cathedral and Giralda Tower Cordoba Granada Great Mosque The Alhambra and the Generalife Garden Valencia City of Arts and Sciences,The Cathedral of Valencia Central Market Barcelona Gothic Quarter,Basilica of the Sacred Family, La Sagrada Famila, Montjuich Hill,Olympic stadium, FC Barcelona football stadium, Flamenco Show Meals: Your tour will feature an abundance of tasty meals. Stimulate your palate with a wide array of dishes carefully selected and flavoured with authentic ingredients and spices. Day 1: Arrival at Madrid A warm welcome to your Cox & Kings Spanish Splendours tour. Y our Cox & Kings representative greets you at the designated meeting point (check in after 1600 hrs). Cox & Kings starts your sightseeing only the next day so that you can relax after your long flight and get over your jetlag.
If you have free time, get to know one of Europe's most dynamic capital cities. Home of the most typical restaurants and taverns, which serve the delicious "tapas". (D) Day 2: In Madrid Guided Panoramic Highlight City tour of Madrid Las Ventas Bull ring Toledo excursion with Sword factory Today we take you on a Guided Panoramic city tour of Madrid. See the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol, Cibeles Squares and Plaza Espana. Drive through the main streets and see the Neptune Fountain, Alcala Street and Gran Via - most popular commercial street for a real taste of Spain. Next is visit to the Las Ventas Bull Ring, where we will guide you around the key parts of the bullring, from the main entrance, to the tendidos, the callejón. putting into context the three protagonists of this magnificent spectacle: the audience, the bullfighter and the bull. Continue for an excursion to Toledo, a cultural melting pot renowned for its harmonious combination of three cultures of Christian, Muslim and Jewish cultures. Also, visit to a Sword factory. Steel from Toledo has been one of the most prestigious in the world because of its flexibility. After dinner, return to your hotel (B, D) Day 3: Onto Lisbon Visit to Fatima Today proceed to Lisbon. Lisbon enchants travelers with its white bleached limestone buildings, intimate alleyways, and an easy going charm that makes it a popular year round destination. Enroute you will visit the shrine of Fatima, one of the most important catholic shrines in the world dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Continue drive to Lisbon. On arrival, dinner & check into your hotel. (B, D) Day 4: In Lisbon Guided City Tour of Lisbon Visit to Jeronimos Monastery Excursion to beaches of Cascais & Estoril Today on a guided city tour see the charming Alfama quarter, the Tagus river, Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and the World Heritage Sites of Jerónimos Monastery. Visit to the Vasco da Gama's discovery of a sea route to India inspired the glorious Monastery of St. Jerome, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Cruise the Portuguese coast to Estoril, Cascais Bay, and rocky chasm of Hell's Mouth (Boca do Inferno). Admire fantastic Atlantic coast and Portuguese countryside views throughout the tour
After dinner, return to your hotel. (B, D) Day 5: Onto Seville Guided City Tour of Seville Your drive takes you to Seville, the capital of Andalusia. According to legend, Sevilla was founded by Hercules and its origins are linked with the Tartessian civilization. You will be taken on a guided city tour of this gracious and charming Spain's third largest city. See the Tower of Gold, the tranquil and extensive Maria Luisa Park, the quaint Santa Cruz Quarter, and finally view the huge cathedral (one of the world's largest) with its Giralda Tower (a former minaret). While Seville is famous for its history, at the same time the old city center is bustling with modern life: filled with shops, tapas bars and restaurants, the city offers plenty of options for visitors. Free time to savour the atmosphere. Later dinner & check into your hotel. (B, D) Day 6: Onto Granada Visit Cordoba Today proceed to Granada. En route visit the former Great Mosque (now a cathedral) in Cordoba. When arriving in Cordoba, pass along the wonderful gardens of the Alcazar mof the Christian Kings, where we will also see the mosaics that decorate the rooms (Mondays visit another monument). Continue your drive to Granada and after dinner, check into your hotel. (B, D) Day 7 : Onto Valencia Guided tour of The Alhambra and the Generalife Garden Grab the sight of The Alhambra and the Generalife Garden. Listed under the World Heritage Sites of the UNESCO, Alhambara is indisputably the most well-known monument of the city and one of the most visited in Spain. The last Moorish stronghold in Europe, the Alhambra reflects the splendor of Moorish civilization in Andalusia and offers the visitor splendid ornamental architecture, spectacular and lush gardens, cascading and dripping water features and breathtaking views of the city. It has a defensive area, the Alcazaba, the Nasrid Palaces, named after the Dynasty of the Kingdom of Granada, and the Gardens of the Generalife. Generalife Garden is positioned on a hill situated at the rear of the complex overlooking the Alhambra palace. Within you'll find beds of colorful flowers, more exquisite architecture, leaping fountains and cool shade. Proceed to Valencia. Valencia is one of the oldest cities in Spain, founded in the Roman period under the name "Valentia Edetanorum" on the site of a former Iberian town, by the river Turia in the province of Edetania. On arrival, dinner & check into your hotel. (B, D) Day 8: Onto Barcelona Guided city tour of Valencia Today enjoy a Guided city tour of Valencia. In Valencia you can find an impressive
balance between modern and classical architecture. The buildings like the City of Arts and Sciences, The Cathedral of Valencia and the Central Market you should not miss. Later proceed to Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain s Catalonia region, is defined by quirky art and architecture, imaginative food and vibrant street life. On arrival, dinner & check into your hotel. (B, D) Day 9: In Barcelona Guided City tour of Barcelona Visit to FC Barcelona football stadium Flamenco Show On a Guided city tour see the ancient Gothic Quarter with its magnificent cathedral. Stop to admire the exterior of Gaudi s masterwork, the Basilica of the Sacred Family (Sagrada Familia). Continue to Montjuich Hill (site of the Olympic Stadium), to enjoy a spectacular view of Barcelona and its port area. Delve into the history of Barcelona s revered football club on a 90-minute self-guided tour of the impressive Camp Nou stadium and its interesting museum. Take a bite out of Barcelona s legendary nightlife. Experience an exhilarating flamenco show performance. Cheer on a talented troupe of flamenco dancers as a unique display of agility, passion and energy is demonstrated on stage. Rest of the day free to explore the city on your own. After dinner, return to your hotel. (B, D) Day 10 : In Barcelona Optional excursion to Montserrat Today day is at leisure to explore Barcelona on own or enjoy a half day optional excursion to Montserrat Mountains where you will visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat with its 12th-century carving of the Black Virgin. Later enjoy free time for shopping in Barcelona city. After dinner, return to your hotel. (B, D) Day 11: Homeward bound Good times need never end! As you get ready for the airport and your flight back home, relive the high points of your Cox & Kings Spanish Splendours tour. Note: This tour may run with an altered flow due to operational constraints IMPORTANT NOTE 1) Tour Price is based on 40 passenger traveling together 2) Their might be surcharge applicable if the tour operates below 40 passenger. 3) Above Price valid till 30 th September 2018
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES 1) Accommodation at the hotels mentioned or similar. 2) Services of Cox & Kings Tour Manager or Local Representative. 3) Meals, coach transfers, entrance fees, excursions, sightseeing and surface transportation as mentioned in the itinerary. 4) Compulsory Tips of EUR 3 per person per day. 5) Service of Tour Manager WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE 1) Any Airfare / Visa Charges and Insurance /Medical. 2) Optional & Add-on Excursions unless mentioned otherwise. 3) Hotel surcharges (if applicable) during high / festive season to be paid extra per person. 4) Porterage at hotels, apartment, airports, seaports, tips, laundry, wines, mineral water, telephone charges, all items of personal nature and also food & drinks not forming part of the touring group's menu. 5) Anything not specifically mentioned in "What Your Tour Price Includes" box. VISA REQUIREMENT - You must be in possession of Schengen Entry visa Departure Dates April 2018-17 May 2018-01,15,29 June 2018-05,12,19 Hotels Info City Hotel Name No of Nights Hotel Ac Coslada Or Similar Madrid 2 Lisbon Seville Valencia Barcelona Hotel Los Capuchos Or Similar Hotel Vertice Sevilla Or Similar Silken Peurta Hotel Or Similar Hotel Front Air Congress Or Similar 2 1 1 3
NOTES * Child without bed - Is an individual under 12 years of age, sharing the room with 2 full paying adults and without a bed / cot.*for Two Adults & Two Children (Both Under 12 Years) rooming together, the 1st child will have to pay "Child with Bed" price and the 2nd Child will pay "Child without Bed" price.*maximum 3 adults are allowed per room. As a Third person in a Triple room, most of the hotels use roll away beds & room size may be the same as the Double room. *Any damage caused to the hotel rooms / coach during your stay, shall be borne by the concerned passengers.*the company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss of baggage, loss, injury,accident, death, breakdown or irregularity, which may occur in carrying out tour arrangements due to weather conditions, strikes, war, threat of war, quarantine or any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passengers. *The management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in schedules of train, airplane, bus, ship or any other services.*the Tour Manager and driver will do their best to get you as close to the monuments as possible, because in some cities coaches are restricted.*itinerary often operates more than one coach per departure & on certain departures will operate in reverse direction.*on days when certain attractions, sights, monuments, museums, etc. are closed, the Tour Manager reserves the right to amend the Itinerary / cancel the visit.*there are no refunds for any services i.e. meals, sightseeing, etc not utilized on your tour.*for convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend the itinerary. However the services remain unchanged.*indian lunches and dinners and local meals are pre set & a-la carte is not possible.*the dinners will either be served at the restaurants or in the hotel.*on certain days packed lunches will be provided. Hotels / Flights / Airlines / Itinerary / Route subject to change without notice.