Six nights from only £619 per person
Selected departures from April to October 2013.
Fully Escorted Spain is one of the largest and most diverse countries in Europe, rich with the legacies of the Romans and Moors. In Segovia, capital of the old kingdom of Castille, you have the most perfectly preserved Roman aqueduct in existence, some 2,000 years after it was first used. In Toledo, capital of Spain until the 16th century, you will find evidence of Christian, Jewish and Moorish civilisations. Salamanca, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities, boasts a wealth of lovely buildings and a highly ornate style of architecture known as Plateresque. The capital Madrid is a great European city where you can visit the Prado museum, home to one of the world’s greatest art collections, including many works by the famous master, Goya; or see arguably Picasso’s best work, Guernica, in the Reina Sofia museum nearby. Make sure you take time to just simply sit and watch the world go by from the tranquility of a pavement café in the Plaza Mayor, Madrid’s most beautiful square. During the evening, Spain really comes to life and nowhere more so than in Madrid. Lively as can be, the main squares are full of street entertainers and musicians; you might even catch a spontaneous performance of Flamenco.Spanish food and drink are varied and can be superb. Dishes such as paella and gazpacho and of course the excellent Rioja and Cava wines are well-known, but there is so much more to discover. Try the excellent Serrano hams, chorizo, roast suckling pig or Spain’s seafood which is amongst the finest you will ever find. One of the country’s greatest gifts to the world though, is the wonderful invention of tapas: available in bars these are the tasty tit-bits that allow you to experiment with the local specialities over a glass of wine! In this tour we feel we have succeeded in conveying our love for this fantastic and unique country, its people and culture in a manner which you will appreciate, so come with us and see for yourself.
Fully escorted price includes:
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Return flights to Madrid, including all airport taxes
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Visit to Toledo, the former capital of Spain
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Sightseeing tour of Madrid
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Walking tour of Salamanca, Spain’s university city
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Visit to Aranjuez and the former Palace of the Spanish Royal Family
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Visit to Segovia
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Six night bed and breakfast accommodation in excellent quality three-star superior and four-star hotels
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Four evening meals included
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Air-conditioned executive coach travel as mentioned
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Escorted by our experienced tour manager
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The price of this holiday is per person, based on two people sharing a twin room
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Single rooms are subject to availability at a supplement of £135 per person
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Entrance to Aranjuez €5, approximate cost, payable locally. Private rooms are an additional €2, or €1 if you are over 65
All-Inclusive Mediterranean Cruise
Andalucia & Gibraltar
Red Sea Scuba Diving
