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Spain Itinerary Spain Itinerary 12 Days/10 Nights- Toledo (2), Granada (2), Ronda (1), Seville (2), Madrid (3) Departure Date: May 11, 2020 Return Date: May 22, 2020 US Gateway: Cincinnati Day 1: Overnight from Cincinnati to Madrid. Day 2: Arrive in Madrid airport and meet your travel director. Transfer to Toledo for hotel check in. In the afternoon there will be an orientation walk around this former capital of Spain followed by a welcome dinner. Day 3: TOLEDO- A local guide will introduce you to the highlights of Toledo. We will visit the stunning gothic cathedral, the Santa Maria la Blanca synagogue and the Santa Tomé Chapel to admire the Burial of the Count of Orgaz by El Greco. Lunch is included. Day 4: GRANADA- We will drive through La Mancha towards Granada. There will be stops at the famous windmills in Consuegra and Puerto Lápice where Don Quijote was “knighted”. Afternoon arrival in Granada. Day 5: GRANADA- A local guide will lead a tour of the Alhambra Palace, the inspiration for music and stories such as those by Washington Irving. The tour includes a visit to the magnificent Generalife Gardens and the Summer Palace. Your afternoon will be free. A suggestion for your afternoon is a visit to the cathedral where the Catholic Kings Ferdinand and Isabela are buried. After dinner the evening will be spent with a local gypsy flamenco family. Day 6: RONDA- We will begin our day by driving along the Costa del Sol to Ronda. On the way we will stop in the resort port of Puerto Banús and then continue through the winding roads to Ronda. Once there we will enjoy a walking tour to admire the unique setting of the town followed by dinner Day 7: SEVILLE- We will drive to Seville, the capital of Andalusia. The remainder of the day is free with the option of attending a soccer match. Day 8: SEVILLE- We will have a guided tour of the highlights of the city including the Plaza de España, the Cathedral and the Royal Palace. The afternoon is free. Dinner will be an evening cruise with drinks along the beautiful Guadalquivir River. Day 9: MADRID- We will drive to Córdoba where a local guide will lead a tour of the Mezquita, a stunning example of Islamic architecture. In the afternoon we will board the fast speed AVE train to Madrid. Day 10: MADRID- We will enjoy a guided tour including a visit to the Prado Museum to admire works of artists such as El Greco, Goya, and Velazquez. The afternoon is free. Afternoon suggestions include the museums of Sorolla, Reina Sofia and Thyssen Bornemisza. Day 11: MADRD- Our half day excursion will take you to El Escorial, the austere monastery/palace built by King Philip II in the 16th century. The massive complex includes a palace, monastery, church, school and Royal tombs. Return to Madrid with a stop in the valley of the Fallen followed by our farewell dinner. Day 12: Transfer to airport for return flight to the United States. Cost of the trip: Double Occupancy - $4750 per traveler Single Occupancy - $5550 per traveler Registration/Payments: Participants should register with their names as they appear or will appear on their passports. HTP will assess a $150 name change fee plus any additional airline charges for any registered participant who requests a name change in writing. Payment Deadlines: - December 1, 2019 deposit due: $500 per traveler plus $200 (optional) insurance. - January 10, 2020 final balance is due. Standard Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be submitted in writing by email or fax. The date of the cancellation is the date on which HTP receives your notice. Payments cannot be transferred to another account. Insurance premiums are non-refundable Cancellation Fees: From December 1, 2019 - Full refund less a $500 cancellation fee and $200 insurance premiums From January 10, 2020 - Full refund less a $1500 cancellation fee and $200 insurance premiums From March 1, 2020 - No refund Other Fees and Upgrades: Single room upgrade: $800 Optional medical/cancellation insurance: $200 Optional Soccer Match: $200 depending on seats and availability Included - Round-trip air transportation (including departure fees). - Full-time bilingual travel director. - 10 nights accommodations in rooms with private bathrooms. - 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners. - All the activities and transport as per itinerary. - Local licensed guides for Toledo tour, Alhambra visit, Seville tour, Cordoba Mezquita, Madrid tour, and El Escorial. - Entrances to: Toledo Cathedral, Santa Maria la Blanca, Santa Tome Chapel, Alhambra Palace, Generalife Gardens, Seville Cathedral, Seville Royal Palace, Mezquita, Prado Museum, El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen. - 24 Hour emergency service during program. Not included: - Tips for travel director and drivers - Passport and Visa fees (not required for American Citizens) - Beverages with meals - Extra baggage fees (1 item of checked luggage is included) .
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