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Stunning Andalucía Granada • Córdoba • Seville March 3–12, 2017 with Inés Arribas, Senior Lecturer in Spanish Spain Stunning Andalucía Granada • Córdoba • Seville March 3–12, 2017 with Inés Arribas, Senior Lecturer in Spanish The Alhambra from Mirador San Nicolás / Jiuguang Wang Explore the historic treasures, cultural heritage, and vibrant landscapes of Spain’s stunning Andalucía. Our sojourn in the southern coastal region of Spain takes us to some of the most striking and ornately decorated palatial residences in the world. We’ll see the impressive Moorish detail of Granada’s Alhambra, Seville’s stunning Alcázar, as Seville, Spain / Rosino well as awe-inspiring cathedrals including Córdoba’s Mezquita and Seville’s Gothic Cathedral. Throughout the itinerary, we’ll also be special guests during private ANDALUCIA Spain Spain palace and garden visits, and we'll have Úbeda ample opportunities to shop in local Córdoba boutiques and outdoor markets. Seville Jaen Boutique Hotels Granada Our deluxe, four-star accommodations include Hotel Vincci Albayzín, set around Atlantic Alboran Sea a traditional Andalusian-style courtyard Ocean and close to Granada’s historic center. The elegant NH Amistad Córdoba Hotel Stamen Design / Open Street Map is a converted 18th-century mansion next to the old city walls in Córdoba's Jewish quarter with views of Mezquita. In Seville’s Ride through historic Seville old town, Hotel Bécquer is close to the on horse and carriage. Cathedral and Guadalquívir River with panoramic views. Listen to a private Gregorian Travel with Study chant concert while admiring paintings from Spain’s Golden Leader Inés Arribas Inés Arribas earned her B.A. from the Age at the Hospital de la Sorbonne University in France and her Caridad’s chapel in Seville. Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin- Madison in Hispanic Literature and Culture. She joined the Spanish Department at Bryn Mawr College in 2001 where she serves as Senior Lecturer and Language Program Coordinator. She is the author of La literatura de humor en la España democrática (1997), an important popular genre for understanding the sociopolitical context of post-Franco Spain. She has conducted research on cultural representations of Spanish gypsies in Spanish literature, flm, and the Internet. Her more recent project focuses on slam poetry and spoken word in Spanish as a pedagogical tool to enhance the Spanish language curriculum. She teaches language courses at the introductory and advanced levels, as well as culture and literature courses. An avid famenco dancer, she occasionally teaches famenco Alcázar Gardens, Córdoba workshops at Bryn Mawr and beyond. Custom Itinerary Alcázar of Seville, (detail) Hall of Ambassadors / Nicolas Vollmer Tis custom travel program has been created Monday, March 6, 2017 uniquely for Bryn Mawr Alumnae Association. Alhambra, Nasrid Friday, March 3, 2017 Palaces & Generalife Departures Begin with a lecture by Bryn Mawr Senior Take independent overnight fights to Lecturer Inés Arribas. Then, embark on Granada, Spain. an in-depth guided tour of the Alhambra, examining the ornamental details that make it Saturday, March 4, 2017 the pinnacle of Spain’s Moorish architecture. Begin with an exploration of the Nasrid Welcome to Granada Palaces with their mysterious courtyards and Upon arrival in Granada, take a group delightful gardens. Continue to Alcazaba, transfer to the four-star Hotel Vincci Albayzín the military zone of the enclosure featuring located in the historic center of Granada. terraces, plazas, and towers, as well as Relax in the hotel’s Andalusian-style the idyllic Garden of the Adarves. Tour courtyard and enjoy a welcome reception through the terraced gardens of Generalife, before check-in. Later, gather with your the Nasrid “summer palace” of Granada’s fellow travelers for a welcome dinner at a caliphs. Relax during an Andalusian lunch at popular local restaurant. the enchanting Parador within the Alhambra Hotel Vincci Albayzín, Granada (Rec., D) property. This afternoon, enjoy free time to continue exploring the extensive grounds of Sunday, March 5, 2017 the impressive and breathtaking Alhambra. Granada’s Hotel Vincci Albayzín, Granada (B, L) Historic Center Tuesday, March 7, 2017 This morning, follow an expert local guide on a walking tour of Granada’s Renaissance Olive Cultivation city center. See the luminous interior of in Úbeda & Jaen Granada’s cathedral, visit Capilla Real where Depart Granada on a scenic drive to Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand II are the lovely city of Úbeda to meet a local buried, and admire the exterior architectural Spaniard, whose family has dedicated itself detailing of the Madraza, the frst Arab to the production of olive oil since the 18th university in Granada. Enjoy a gourmet century. Take a tour with him in the nearby lunch at the Andalucía Museum of Memory’s countryside to learn about olive cultivation restaurant with panoramic views of the city. and olive oil production and taste the region’s This afternoon, drive into Granada’s Moorish olive oil. Continue to the city of Jaen and be quarter, the Albayzín district, for a visit at a special guests at a 16th-century Renaissance private historic garden. Walk to the Mirador palace, the home of the same family whose San Nicolás to admire magnifcent views olive grove and olive oil mill we just visited. of the iconic Alhambra and majestic Sierra Experience a private lunch with our hosts in Nevada mountains. Enjoy the remainder their lovely palace followed by a brief guided of the afternoon and evening at leisure to visit of its interiors. Continue to Córdoba, an experience the charm of this historic city. extraordinary Moorish city that fourished as Hotel Vincci Albayzín, Granada (B, L) a center of scholarship under the caliphs. After checking into the NH Amistad Córdoba Thursday, March 9, 2017 Hotel, the evening is at leisure. NH Amistad Córdoba Hotel (B, L) Ruins of Madinat Al-Zahra & Seville Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Check out of the hotel and drive to the Córdoba: City of ruins of the former palace complex of Madinat al-Zahra, a fascinating look at Mosques & Patios medieval Muslim life in Andalucía from Discover the awe-inspiring Mezquita on an archaeological perspective. After a guided tour of Córdoba’s impressive lunch at a countryside restaurant, drive to mosque-turned-cathedral. This stunning elegant Seville and check into the four-star example of Islamic architecture was built Hotel Bécquer, centrally located near the between the 8th and 10th centuries on Guadalquivir River and the city’s main sites. a site with a long history as holy ground. Embark on a horse and carriage ride to see Mezquita’s giant arches and columns of Seville’s beautiful historic core. Dinner this jasper, onyx, marble, and granite originated evening is independent. from a Roman temple that once stood here. Hotel Bécquer, Seville (B, L) Next, explore the towers, halls, patios, fountains, and gardens of Alcázar de los Friday, March 10, 2017 Reyes Cristianos, a fortress and palace once used as a prison and the headquarters of Seville’s Historic the Spanish Inquisition. Stop for a leisurely Center & Cathedral lunch at Córdoba’s fnest restaurant, Visit the 17th-century Baroque chapel at the the historic El Churrasco, famous for its Hospital de la Caridad to admire paintings traditional Andalusian cuisine including from Seville’s Golden Age while listening churrasqueadas, or grilled meats. Continue to a private concert of Gregorian chant. on a guided walk through some of the city’s Afterwards, walk to the nearby El Real prettiest, fower-draped, private patios and Alcázar for a guided tour of Seville’s royal courtyards. The evening is at leisure to enjoy palace exploring its luxurious rooms including the city’s excellent selection of restaurants. special access to the Cuarto Real Alto, the NH Amistad Córdoba Hotel (B, L) Upper Royal Quarters. After a tapas lunch at a local restaurant, take a guided tour of Tour Information The Alhambra / Eric Titcombe TOUR COST omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or Land Only ...................................................... $4,495 irregularity, which may be caused by any defect Single Supplement ............................................. $595 in any aircraft, ship, train, bus, or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcontractor Tour price is per person based on double occupancy, with a minimum of or other third party, which may be used wholly 20 paying participants. Land prices are calculated as of August 2016 and are subject to change. Participation of the Bryn Mawr faculty is or in part in the performance of their duty to the based on a mininum number of participants. A small group surcharge participants of the tour. ISDI, Bryn Mawr Alumnae may be applied if the group falls below the minimum number. Association, and Engaging Journeys, Inc. reserve DATES | March 3–12, 2017 the right to cancel any tour prior to departure for any reason including insuffcient numbers of ACTIVITY LEVEL | Moderate, good walking ability participants, as well as the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the tour at any DEPOSIT & FINAL PAYMENT | A deposit of $1,000 time. If bookings fall below the minimum required, per paying participant is required to guarantee passengers will be advised of additional costs or participation in the program. This deposit may itinerary alterations before departure date. be paid by check or by Visa or MasterCard. Final payment will be invoiced and is due on November CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS | All cancellations 23, 2016 by check only to International Seminar must be received in writing by ISDI, and charges Design, Inc. Registrants will be accepted beyond this are calculated as of the day notifcation is received date on a space-available basis with payment in full in writing by ISDI. If a tour member cancels, the by check only. following scale of charges is incurred: There is a non-refundable administrative fee of $500 per FLIGHTS | Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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