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Costa del Sol and the Cities of Spain

Experience the fascinating history of Andalucia and the beauty of Costa del Sol - the Coast of the Sun. Your tour will take you to Spain's most famous cities. You will also spend plenty of time relaxing on the beach and enjoying the seaside town. Highlights:

Explore the medieval quarter of Cáceres Tour the famous Mosque of Cordoba Monumental and Panoramic city tour in Seville View the valley and mountain range in Ronda Free time to relax in the Costa del Sol Access to Alhambra (Red Palace) and Generalife Gardens in Granada See the Damasquinado in Toledo

Itinerary Day 1 - Exploring Caceres Departure from bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Orienteat 08:30 a.m. Drive westwards on a modern highway towards Extremadura, homeland of many discoverers of the new world. Arrive Caceres, capital of the province, declared World Heritage City. Time at leisure to walk through the old town with its ancient walls and well known medieval quarter. Afterwards, continue on driving south towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Day 2 - Wonders of Cordoba

Breakfast at the hotel. City tour including its impressive “Mosque”, today a Cathedral, and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. Continue on towards Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Day 3 - Splendid Seville

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavours of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco Tour. Day 4 - Cities and Villages of Spain After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; time at leisure to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvellous view of the valley and mountain range. Continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Day 5 - Glorious Granada Breakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter.

Day 6 - Toledo and Onward Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus

Costa del Sol and the Cities of Spain(© www.palacetours.com) 1/8 river, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town throught its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid where your tour ends.

Destination Information Cáceres

Cáceres is the capital of the same name province, in the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. It was declared a World Heritage City by UNESCO in 1986 because of the city's blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Long ago, in Extremadura, Cáceres was, and still is, a city that offers an excellent example of evolution. Well defined by two time periods or eras: The Arabic fortress and the feudal city. Still maintains its roots and history thanks to the people, who have been able to pass on to the next generation, and has been able to protect, one of the best examples of the medieval and renaissance eras of the world. Its palaces and ancestral homes, once inhabited by lords' families and public institutions, with their coats of arms, their towers and machicolations, demonstrating the defensive character of the city. The attraction for the traveler to the city's beauty will create the desire to get lost within its labyrinth of medieval streets and plazas, under its arches, its towers and its battlements; within its churches, beautiful convents and amazing palaces. The traveler will discover the mixture of styles in its architecture from the Arabic through the northern Gothic, the Italian renaissance and the influential legacies of the Americas. He or she will always find peace, quietness and temperance within its inns and restaurants, that with their country cuisine and wines from excellent grapes, will rejuvenate in the stillness of a patio or simply a refreshing shadow. Cáceres is a city we are certain will occupy a privilege place in the memories of the visitor.

Cordoba Córdoba (also Cordova) is a city in Andalusia, southern Spain, and the capital of the province of Córdoba. A Iberian and Roman city in ancient times, in the Middle Ages it was a capital of a Islamic caliphate and one of the largest cities in the world. Today a moderately-sized modern city, the old town contains many impressive architectural reminders of when Córdoba governed almost all of the Iberian Peninsula. One such masterpiece is the Great Mosque of Córdoba, which contains columns that date back to the Roman and Visigothic periods, primarily constructed during the Umayyad period (its construction started in 784). It was converted into a Cathedral after the Reconquista. Tourism is especially intense in Córdoba during May because of the weather and as this month hosts three very popular festivals.

Costa del Sol The Costa del Sol ("Sun Coast") is a region in the south of Spain, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, comprising the coastal towns and communities along the Mediterranean coastline of the Málaga province. Formerly made up only of a series of small, quiet fishing settlements, the region has been completely transformed during the latter part of the 20th century into a tourist destination of world renown. Costa del Sol is a popular destination for foreign tourists not only for its beaches but also for its local culture. The area is particularly famous for its towns like Marbella, which provides the Costa del Sol with its reputation for being a playground for the rich and famous.

Granada Granada is a city and the capital of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. The city of Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, yet only one hour from the Mediterranean coast, the Costa Tropical. The Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and palace, is in Granada. It is one of the most famous items of the Islamic historical legacy that makes Granada a hot spot among cultural and tourist cities in Spain. Granada is also well-known within Spain due to the prestigious University of Granada and, nowadays, vibrant night-life.

Madrid

Costa del Sol and the Cities of Spain(© www.palacetours.com) 2/8 Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The culture of Madrid was dominated by its religious and royal history, evident by enormous, monolithic cathedrals and churches, although nowadays Madrid is just as much a cosmopolitan city as Berlin or London, full of new architecture, life style and nightlife. Madrid is best known for its great cultural and artistic heritage, and is considered one of the top European destinations concerning art museums. Best known is the "Golden Triangle of Art," located along the Paseo del Prado and comprising three museums, the Prado Museum, the Thyssen Bornemisza Museum, and the Reina Sofia Museum, which is home to Pablo Picasso's Guernica.

Ronda Ronda is a city in Spanish province of Málaga. It is located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) Northwest from the city of Málaga, within the autonomous community of Andalusia. Its population is aproximately 35,000 inhabitants. It is situated in a very mountainous area about 750 m above mean sea level. The Guadalevín River runs through the city, dividing it in two and carving out the steep, 100 plus meters deep El Tajo canyon upon which the city perches. The Spanish Fir (Abies pinsapo) is endemic to the mountains surrounding Ronda.

Seville Seville is the artistic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain, and capital of Andalusia. The Cathedral of Seville is now arguably the largest church in the world when compared using the measurement of volume, and is also the final resting place of the remains of Christopher Columbus. La Giralda is a large and beautiful minaret tower, originally intended for the chief mosque, but now is the magnificent bell tower of the Cathedral and prominent symbol of Seville. The Real Alcázar is a beautiful palace, built in Mudéjar (Moorish) style in the 14th century. With its myriad of rooms, extravagant architecture, lavish gardens with many courtyards, ponds and secrets to be explored, it is a fascinating place to visit.

Toledo An often overlooked gem, Toledo sits majestically above the the Tagus River in central Spain. The history of Toledo dates back to Roman occupation (Toletum) circa 192BC, followed by Visigothic rule, Muslim rule and finally the Reconquest of Toledo in 1085AD. Toledo was the capital of the Spanish empire until the mid 1500's when the royal court moved to Madrid. Toledo was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986 for its extensive cultural and monumental heritage and place of coexistence of Christian, Jewish and Moorish cultures. Don't miss the centerpiece of Toledo, its Cathedral, and the baroque Transparente behind the main altar. The Cathedral also has a great art gallery with works by Raphael, Rubens, Goya, Titian, and one of El Greco's major works, The Disrobing of Christ.

Price Chart All Rates in US$ per person including ALL taxes and surcharges Group Tour Rates Class Dates Single Rate Double Rate Triple Rate Deluxe For departures September 26,2021 Deluxe US$ 1,160 US$ 920 N/A through October 31,2021 For departures November 14,2021 Deluxe US$ 1,101 US$ 861 N/A through March 27,2022 Luxury For departures September 26,2021 Luxury US$ 1,394 US$ 1,049 N/A through October 24,2021

Costa del Sol and the Cities of Spain(© www.palacetours.com) 3/8 For departures October 31,2021 Luxury US$ 1,324 US$ 978 N/A through March 27,2022

Departures

Sep 2021 26 Oct 2021 3,10,17,24,31 Nov 2021 14,21 Dec 2021 19,26 Jan 2022 16,23 Feb 2022 13,20 Mar 2022 6,13,20,27

Accommodation Tryp Cordoba Hotel , Cordoba (3***) Avda. Medina Azahara,7 Located in the center of Cordoba near La Mezquita mosque, Tryp Gallos is steps from historic religious sites, exotic cuisine and vibrant night life. The hotel offers a prime spot in the heart of the city, just minutes from the AVE high-speed train station. Facilities • Located in the heart of Córdoba • Close to the Quarters and the Sinagogue • 10-minute walk to the world-heritage Mosque and the Alcázar • 5-minute walk to the high-speed train station (AVE) • Close to the main shopping centers • Excellent location to visit Almagro historical town • Premium Breakfast Buffet • Coffee shop with typical Tapas and Pinchos • 24-hour business services • 3 meeting rooms for up to 20 people Room Facilities: • Bathroom with hair-dryer • Air-conditioning • Heating • Satellite TV with Canal + • Direct dial telephone • Modem connection • Mini-bar • Safe deposit box

Hotel Alixares , Granada (5 -Star) Paseo de la Sabica 27 Avenida Alixares del GeneralifeGranada 18009, Spain Guests can enjoy a dip in the outdoor pool or relax with a cocktail in the bar area. The hotel also has a coffee shop and high-speed Internet connections in public areas for those who wish to plan a day's sightseeing. The hotel offers three meeting rooms with audio-visual equipment, the largest of which has capacity for 200 delegates theatre-style, or 250 for banquets. Paid parking is available nearby for guests with their own vehicles. Facilities Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal • Coffee shop or café • Bar/lounge •Restaurant(s) in hotel • Room service (limited hours) • Breakfast available (surcharge) • Parking (surcharge) •Conference room(s) • Exhibit space • Banquet facilities • Meeting rooms (small groups) • Internet access in public areas - high speed • Audio-visual equipment • Safe-deposit box - front desk • Multilingual staff • 24-hour front desk • Security guard • Currency exchange • Gift shops or newsstand • Patio • Television in lobby • Air-conditioned public areas • Elevator/lift • Room Facilities: Cable/satellite TV • Air conditioning • Internet access - dial-up • Direct-dial phone • Minibar • Private bathroom • Bidet • Makeup mirror • Window opens • In-room safe

Sercotel Gran Luna , Granada (4****) Plaza Manuel Cano,2 This hotel is perfect for holidays or business and has been designed with everything guests will need to carry out their work commitments. Of particular note are the panoramic views of the mountain and of the avenue. Comfort and functionality combine it its 367 rooms, creating a pleasant environment in which to relax. Customers can get online at the Internet Corner. We also have Reading Room.

Costa del Sol and the Cities of Spain(© www.palacetours.com) 4/8 Facilities • A la Carte Dining • Accesses to Lounges and Restaurants • Accesses to Pool • Accesses to Reception • Accesses to the Garden • Acoustic Alarms • Adapted Baths • Adapted for the Disabled • Additional Beds • Air Conditioning • Audiovisual Equipment Rental • Bar Cafeteria • Bath Gel • Bathroom Amenities • Blackboards / Flipchart • Buffet Breakfast • Business Centre • Catering Services • Celiac Menu, • Central Air Conditioning • Central Heating • Data Projectors • Diabetic Menu • Dictaphone • Diet Menu • Dinner Service • Disabled Parking • Dry Cleaning Service • Electronic Locks • Electronic Smoke Detector • Euronews • Eurosport • Express Mail Service • Fax • Fixed screens • Gala Menu • Golf Booking • Guided Tours • Hairdryer • Internet Connection • Interpreting Service • Junior Suite • Kettle • King size TV LCD • Laundry Service • Lunch Service • Microphone • Minibar • Multilingual Personnel • Multimedia Services • Nearby Parking • Nouvelle Cuisine • Overhead Projectors • Transfers and Hire Services • Pets allowed • Photocopying Service • Photographic Session • Printer • Projectors for Computer • Raitalia • Reading Room • Safe • Secretary Services • Services for Meetings • Ski Room • Soundproofing, • Swimming Pool Area • Telephone • Ticket Reservation • Wake-up Service • Wi-Fi

Catalonia Santa Justa , Seville (4 ****) José Laguillo, 8 41003 Sevilla Renovated in 2011, this hotel is located in Seville's Santa Justa. It is well connected, very close to the city railway station and 15 minutes from the historic city center. It is a prime area for sightseeing and to stay during a business trip.

Facilities • Air Conditioning and Heating • Car Rental Car and Motorbike Rental • Currency Exchange • Free internet connection Wi - Fi internet access • Public Parking • Outdoor Pool • External Service Restaurant

Costa del Sol and the Cities of Spain(© www.palacetours.com) 5/8 • Pet residence (on request) • Kids club Babysitting (on request) • Laundry and Dry Cleaning

Silken Al-Andalus Palace , Seville (4****) Avda. De la Palmera,s/n

The SILKEN AL-ANDALUS PALACE in SEVILLA offers a comfortable setting, always aimed at customer satisfaction. Of particular note are the panoramic views of the garden and of the swimming pool. Customers can hire a guide, which is the best way to get to know the area.

Facilities A la Carte, A la Carte, Accepted , Accesses to Lounges and Restaurants, Accesses to Pool, Accesses to Reception, Accesses to the Garden, Accesses to the Hotel, Acoustic Alarms, Adapted Baths, Adapted for the Disabled, Adapted for the Disabled, Adapted Lifts, Air Conditioning, American Expres, Bar Cafeteria, Bar Pool, Bath Gel, Bathroom Amenities, Bathtub, BBC (UK), Beauty Room, Beauty Treatments, Blankets, Breakfast Service, Buffer Breakfast, Buffet, Business Centre, Carpet, Cash Dispenser, Catering Services, Cava, Channels, Check In/Check Out, Christmas Eve, City, CNN, Cocktail, Coffee Break, Cologne, Comb, Comforts, Connected, Couple, Credit Cards, Currency Exchange, Dental Kit, Depilation, Desk, Diners Club, Dinner Service, Disabled Parking, Docks, Dry Cleaning Service, Electronic Locks, Electronic Smoke Detector, Enlargement Mirror, Entrance from, Euro/Mastercard, Exits until, Face Care, Fitness Room, Flowers, Foot Treatment, Fruit Basket, Furniture, Gala Menu, Gala Restaurant at, Garage, Garden, Garden, General Information, Guide Service, Hairdressers, Hairdryer, Hand soap, Health and Beauty, Heating, Hifi Unit, Hotel Facilities, Hotel Services, Independent Air Conditioning, Independent Heating, Independent Toilet, Information about Rooms, Interior, International, Internet Connection, Ironing Service, Italian, Junior Suite, Laundry Service, Leisure, Lifts, Lounges, Luggage compartment, Lunch Service, Main Hall capacity , Main Hall surface area, Master, Mattresses of:, Mediterranean, Meeting Rooms, Minibar, Moisturising Cream, New Year, No. Bars, No. Beds, No. Floors, No. Halls, No. Restaurants, Number of Rooms, Office Material , Other Facilities, Other Services, Other Services, Others, Our Bathrooms Include, Parking, Transfers and Hire Services, Pets , Pets not allowed, Piano Bar, Queen Size, Raitalia, Reception, Remote Control, Restaurant, Restaurant Bookings, Restaurants and Bars, Room m² maximum, Room m² minimum, Room Security, Room Size, Room-Service, Rooms, Rooms and their Services , Safe, Sale of Excursions, Satellite / Cable TV , Secondary Locking System, Sewing Kit, Shampoo, Shaving Kit, Shoe, Shops, Shower Hat, Skin Cleaning, Smoking Area, Sponge, Standard, Street, Suite, Superior, Sweets, Sweets, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool Area, Telephone, Telephone, Ticket Reservation, Total No. , Tourist Destination, Tourist Information, Towel Service, Towels, Trouser Press, TV, TV size, TV5, Tve, Twin, Type of Bed , Type of Kitchen, Type of Latest Renovation, Typical of the Area, Valentine¿s Day, Vehicle Rental, Views, Visa, Wake-up Service, Wedding Menu, Welcome Details, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi, Work Area, Work Menu, Year Built, Year of Last Refurbishment

** The above accommodations are for reference and all efforts will be made to give these accommodations. In some circumstances if they are not available, alternate arrangements will be made in similar hotels Travel Tips & FAQ's

Costa del Sol and the Cities of Spain(© www.palacetours.com) 6/8 What are the passport/visa requirements for travel to Spain? Please ensure that your passport has at least three blank pages and that it is valid for at least six months beyond your departure date from Spain. Please check with your local embassy regarding visa requirements. What type of clothing is recommended based on the local weather conditions? As most of the tours are during the spring, when the weather is warm, leisure style clothing is recommended. Please bring along a jacket or coat for chilly evenings and windy days, and sun protection for warm afternoons. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. What kind of cuisine is served? Meals are buffet-style with a good variety of fresh local fare, and there are always vegetarian options available. If you have any special requests, we will try our best to accommodate them; please advise Palace Tours upon booking, and also advise your guide upon arrival.

Is the tour accessible to wheelchairs / physical challenges? Please know that not all hotels/sights are wheelchair accessible; please check with us at the time of booking. Wheelchairs for sightseeing excursions can be made available upon request; kindly advise our office as soon as possible. What is the maximum group size on the tour? Excursions utilize a deluxe air-conditioned coach, which can seat a maximum of 40 passengers, however the average number of passengers on any given tour is 25-30. What happens during the “panoramic tour”? For the panoramic city tours, clients remain seated on the coach and are driven around the popular city sights. How much should I expect to tip? Tipping is not mandatory, and is left to the sole discretion of the traveler. This is a decision that should be made based on your enjoyment of the journey and the service; however the customary gratuity is around 10%. Terms & Conditions Deposit Required : 20% Deposit required at the time of booking. Balance is due 65 days Prior to Arrival. Cancellation : A 10% cancellation Fees will be applicable for the tour if cancelled prior to 65 days of departure.

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