Classical Cities of Spain Featuring Segovia, Toledo & Salamanca
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NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT for Solo Travelers LAND SMALL GROUP JO URNEY Ma xi mum of 24 Travele rs Classical Cities of Spain featuring Segovia, Toledo & Salamanca Inspiring Moments > Stay in the heart of Segovia’s old town at a 17th-century convent-turned-deluxe hotel overlooking the Spanish plains. > Marvel at Segovia’s Roman aqueduct and fairy-tale Alcázar. INCLUDED FEATURES > Study the paintings in Madrid’s Prado Accommodations (with baggage handling) Itinerary Museum and visit La Granja de San – 7 nights in Segovia, Spain, at the deluxe Day 1 Depart gateway city Ildefonso, a royal palace whose gardens Eurostars Convento Capuchinos. Day 2 Arrive in Madrid and transfer rival those of Versailles. to hotel in Segovia > Feast your eyes on the “Golden City” Extensive Meal Program of Salamanca, home to a beautiful 12th- – 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners, Day 3 Segovia including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; Day 4 Salamanca century university, the country’s oldest. tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine Day 5 Madrid > Sip Duero Valley wines and savor with dinner. a delicious lunch at a hacienda. Day 6 Ávila > Survey the medieval wall and battlements Your One-of-a-Kind Journey Day 7 Toledo that surround the historic city of Ávila. – Discovery excursions highlight the local Day 8 San Ildefonso culture, heritage and history. > Marvel at a masterpiece by El Greco Day 9 Transfer to Madrid airport and admire the stunning cityscape of – Expert-led Enrichment programs and depart for gateway city enhance your insight into the region. Toledo, the former capital of Spain. Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants. > Experience four UNESCO World – AHI Sustainability Promise: We strive to make a positive, purposeful Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Heritage sites. impact in the communities we visit. Activity Level: We have rated all of our excursions with Salamanca Cathedral activity levels to help you assess this program’s physical – AHI Connects: Local immersion. expectations. Please call or visit our website for full details. – Free time to pursue your own interests. – Welcome and Farewell Receptions. – A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly. – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos. Alumni C amp us Abroad® ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAM 844-414-0369 https://uiaa.org/explorers/ CLASSICAL CITIES OF SPAIN Discovery Enrichment AHI Sustainability Promise AHI Connects: Wine Tasting in the > Contemporary Spain We strive to make a positive, purposeful Duero Valley. Discover the highly rated impact in the communities we visit, > wines grown near the banks of the Duero Wines of Spain whenever possible. River at a local hacienda. Meet and speak > The History of Castile Environmental Impact | Thoughtful with the owners as you learn about their lives choices to minimize our environmental and their livelihood. footprint: eco-friendly transportation, Segovia. Step back in time to old Castile, guided walks in lieu of bus tours and less embodied by the stunning architecture, UNESCO World Heritage plastic waste. centuries in the making. See the Plaza 1. Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct Social Impact | Ongoing initiatives to Mayor, the heart of the city, and step inside 2. Old City of Salamanca support local businesses that employ and the glorious, late-Gothic cathedral. Walk benefit people in the community. Curating in the footsteps of Spanish royalty in the 3. Old Town of Ávila meaningful experiences by staying in imposing Alcázar. Marvel at the Aqueduct, intimately sized locales instead of cities 4. Historic City of Toledo a feat of Roman engineering that has affected by overtourism. become the symbol of the city. Economic Impact | Community-based Salamanca. Admire beautiful Salamanca, tourism using expert local guides and the “Golden City,” so named for the honey- lecturers, plus program scheduling during colored sandstone buildings that brilliantly quieter, “shoulder seasons.” glow in the sunlight. See the University of Salamanca. Established in 1134, it is Spain’s oldest institution of higher learning. Discover the progression of centuries of architectural AHI Travel Expertise styles during a visit to the conjoined Old and Passenger Service Representative | New Cathedrals. Roman Aqueduct Helps with everything from arranging flights Madrid and Spanish Art. Witness the to fulfilling special requests. artistic genius of Goya, El Greco, Velázquez Travel Director | Manages all details and many other great painters during a tour to ensure a memorable trip. of the Prado Museum. Savor a lunch of Travel information | Prepares you fully traditional specialties before a panoramic for your journey. tour introduces you to the Plaza Mayor, Palacio Real and other city landmarks. Expert local guides and lecturers | Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and Ávila. Enjoy a visit to historic Ávila, one of share their passion for their country. Spain’s most fascinating towns. A formidable fortress wall surrounds the city, which was founded in the 11th century during the Moorish occupation of the Iberian peninsula. Let us arrange your flights! The collection of medieval buildings within AHI FlexAir | Our personalized the walls is a testament to the important Prado Museum air program features transfers, assistance status of the city during the Middle Ages. and flexibility. Toledo. Magnificent Toledo looks straight from the pages of a storybook. This former capital of Spain owes its unique heritage to the cultural contributions of its Christian, DATES & PRICES Jewish and Moorish residents during its medieval years. See the Puerta de la Bisagra September 21-29, 2021 that welcomes you into the city, and visit the Gothic cathedral and Santa María la Blanca, From Price $3,545 the city’s oldest synagogue. At the Church of Santo Tomé, see “The Burial of the Count of Orgaz,” a masterpiece by El Greco. Special Savings $250 La Granja de San Ildefonso. Discover Puerta de Bisagra a slice of 18th-century Spanish royal life Special Price $3,295 at this magnificent palace. King Philip V Accommodations VAT is an additional $295 per person. bought the property, then a humble farm, All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on and elevated it to a baroque palace. Perhaps Eurostars Convento double occupancy and do not include air transportation inspired by the Palace of Versailles, the place Capuchinos costs (unless otherwise stated). of his birth, Philip chose a protégé of the Single supplement waived for solo travelers! This architect of the Versailles gardens to design offer is limited, capacity-controlled and tends to sell out The information in this flier is correct the detailed landscape at San Ildefonso. at the time of printing. Please visit our quickly. website to ensure that you receive the most current information. 2021 - 2.