Spain as an ancient Mediterranean culture is known by its preserved unique exotic life style expressed throughout the peninsula and especially in its southern part called Andalucia.  Its architecture, cuisine, music and dance are the reflection of the Spanish soul  that feeds on beauty of the simplified and sophistication of the complex. A masterpiece collage of times and events that have swept through for centuries with a spirit of pride and dignity to become Spain. A place where life is meant to be.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

Day 01: New York / Madrid
Over night flight from Dulles airport in New York to Madrid direct flight on the new Spanish evolution Spanair. Dinner and breakfast on board.

Day 02: Madrid
Upon arrival to the Spanish capital, your host will meet you at the airport and will transfer you to your hotel. The remainder of the morning is to relax and acclimate. Afternoon will be devoted to explore the historic sites of Madrid with a professional guide.

Day 03: Madrid / Toledo / Seville
Depart in the morning from Madrid to Toledo. Introduction  to the heartbeat of artistic Spain visiting the historic highlights. Lunch on the road in a typical Spanish Taverna. Continue to Seville for dinner and overnight.

Day 04:  Seville
Morning discovery tour to notable places with a local guide. This will highlight the famous Santa Cruz section, the Jewish quarter, the Mosque and the Cathedral among other
landmarks. The afternoon at leisure to discover Seville on your own.

Day 05: Seville / Jerez / Cadiz / Gibraltar
Travel to Cadiz by the back roads visiting exciting Andalusian villages.  Lunch in Rota, the remain of the afternoon will be devoted to explore the city, then continue traveling to Gibraltar for dinner and overnight.

Day 06: Gibraltar (Tangier)
Day at your leisure to explore the Rock with its unique maze. An excursion to Tangier will be offered to those who wish to put a foot in Africa cross the strait of Gibraltar  where the Atlantic clashes with the Mediterranean and Africa embraces Europe. The Romance in the Casbah of Tangier is worth the trip.  Overnight in Gibraltar.

Day 07: Gibraltar / Granada
Travel in the morning to Granada along la Costa del Sol to reach the dramatic ridges of the Sierra Nevada and its typical Moorish villages that punctuate the pride of great people.Dinner and accommodation at Hotel Bristol.

Day 08: Granada
To day is devoted to explore some of the most impressive sites in Granada that have marked the Spanish history, among them the one and only Alhambra.

Day 09: Granada
Morning to visit historic sites, afternoon will be at leisure.

Day 10: Granada / Cordoba
Travel in the morning from Granada to reach Cordoba for lunch. In the afternoon an orientation tour will highlight gardens of la Victoria and ramparts around the city.

Day 11: Cordoba
Visits to  historic sites and plazas of Cordoba will highlight one of the wonders of this world the "Alkazar" palace, renowned a for what a palace should mean.

Day 12: Cordoba / Madrid
Travel from Cordoba to Madrid in the morning via Valdepeñas a drive through bodegas of wine where barrels are set just on the sides of the road. Continue to the shady groves of  Aranjuez beside the Tagus river. Lunch by the Jardin De la Isla, then continue to Madrid. The remain of the day is at leisure.

Day 13:  Madrid / New York
Depart in the morning from Madrid to reach New York, DC in the mid afternoon with a memorable trip of a lifetime.

Tour Includes:

    RT Washington / Madrid
    Land transportation in deluxe vehicles
    Accommodation in 3 star hotels and paradors
    Breakfast and dinner daily
    Services of guides and escort.
    Fees to monuments and museums


Cities & Hotels used.
Madrid: 2 nights, Hotel El Coloso ****
Granada: 3 nights, Hotel Carmen  ****
Gibraltar: 2 nights, Hotel Bristol  ****
Sevilla: 2 nights, Hotel Casas de las Juderias  ***
Cordoba: 2 nights, Hotel Maimonides  ***

Cost per person based on double occupancy: $2450.00
Single supplement: $ 495.00

 
For Tour Information and Reservations contact:
Sarah Tours, Inc. 
Call: (800) 267-0036 or (703) 619-0777
Fax: (703) 619-9399
Email: sarahtur@erols.com