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By participating in this travel program, you authorize Day 3 Madrid Join fellow Tar Heels and friends on a trip to Spain’s Costa Verde, AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or obtaining select your flights, routing, class of service (For details, see the day-by-day itinerary.) “Architecture should speak of additional approvals from you, to include photographic and Day 4 Toledo | Madrid the Green Coast. This northern coast of Spain is unlike any other State: ______ZIP: ______video recordings of you, as well as voice recordings included • Informative educational programs presented by local experts to enhance your insight its time and place, but yearn with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, and dates of travel in consultation with one Day 5 Segovia | León region of Spain. It owes its green hills and forests to Los Picos de publicity and/or training activities. into the region. 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Transfer to the airport for the return flight to your gateway city.A Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao Day Eleven b | d Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events prehistoric art that decorates the walls of Saint Jean de Luz, France | may change. Many excursions in this program involve San Sebastián, Spain an element of walking. the cave near the city. Comillas features Included meals indicated each day as Cathedral, León Toledo Excursion: French Basque Country. Gran Vía, Madrid an interesting combination of historic and B | L | D = Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner. modernist architecture. One of the highlights Discover Basque Country north of the border. Venture into France and explore a Los Picos de Europa, a limestone mountain in Comillas is El Capricho, a fanciful creation Above left: Saint Jean de Luz, France de madrid al cielo. Basque town along the coast. Visit charming range, offer a dramatic welcome to the Costa of Cataluña’s most famous architect, Antoni Left: Santander (From madrid to heaven.) Gaudí. Saint Jean de Luz. Above: El Capricho, a building designed by Antoni Verde. Visit Santander, Santillana del Mar, Gaudí, Comillas ~ Spanish proverb Bilbao and San Sebastián, all stops along the Local Flavor: Stop for lunch in Comillas. Independent Exploration: Enjoy time at leisure in Saint Jean de Luz for lunch. The Camino de Santiago de Compostela, the Way Day Nine b | l | d of St. James and treasures in their own right. PrOgram Bilbao | San Sebastián A journey through old Castile completes | aCCOmmOdatiONS | Santillana del Mar Excursion: Bilbao, a Modern Basque HigHligHtS your experience. Discover the authentic City. Visit Bilbao and the Guggenheim • Explore the stunning coastal and personalities of Basque Country, Cantabria to Spain, where his tomb was discovered in Museum, designed by acclaimed architect mountain landscapes of the and Old Castile. the ninth century. Today, about 70,000 people Frank Gehry. Inside the museum’s iconic, Costa Verde. travel El Camino each year, but during the 11th Day One Basque dancers undulating titanium curves, you can admire • Journey through the heartland of and 12th centuries, 500,000 pilgrims annually A an excellent collection of contemporary Spain to Madrid, Toledo and Segovia. Depart for Madrid, Spain. made their way to Santiago de Compostela. AProvided for AHI FlexAir participants. Moorish and Christian culture in this elegant masterpieces by artists ranging from • Take a scenic drive through Los Picos walled city. See the Gothic cathedral, a 14th- Day Seven b | l | d de Kooning to Rothko. de Europa, the limestone mountain Day Two century synagogue and a 10th-century mosque. range that forms Spain’s largest Los Picos de Europa | Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant Madrid, Spain See El Greco’s “The Burial of the Count of Santander national park. Aqueduct, Segovia in Bilbao. Arrive at Madrid-Barajas Airport. TransferA to Orgaz” inside Santo Tomé Church. Excursion: Los Picos de Europa. This • Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims who Upon arrival in San Sebastián, check in to the have traveled the Santiago de the Hotel Wellington. Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in are known for their cuisine, which emphasize morning, depart for Santander via the Picos de Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra in San Compostela pilgrimage route in This evening, gather with your fellow travelers Toledo’s Old Town. local ingredients and regional specialties. Europa National Park, Spain’s oldest national Sebastián. park and a UNESCO biosphere reserve. León. at a Welcome Reception. Day Five b | l | d Day Six b Educational Focus: The History of Sailors returning from the New World knew • See the artistic treasures of the Day Three b Segovia | León León Northern Spain. Basque Country — País they were close to home once they saw the Vasco in Castilian and Euskadi in the Basque Guggeheim Museum Bilbao. Madrid Excursion: Segovia, Heart of Castile. Excursion: León, a Medieval Treasure. craggy limestone peaks in the distance. language — is one of the most intriguing • Discover Spain’s Basque Country in Stroll streets lined with Romanesque churches Excursion: The Spanish Capital. Madrid Built on the site of a Roman camp, León grew Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch served at a regions in Spain. There is a mystique about Bilbao and San Sebastián before visiting and 15th-century palaces. Visit the Plaza Mayor. has been the capital of Spain since the mid- to become a major stop along the Santiago de restaurant en route to Santander. the Basque region and its people, who are Saint Jean de Luz in France’s Basque See the Roman aqueduct that was built at the Spain’s Costa Verde, the Green Coast, considered by many to be the country’s 16th century, but it was an established city Compostela pilgrimage route. Among its high- most commonly believed to be descendants of region. end of the first century and the 14th-century Check in to the Hotel Real in Santander. for many centuries before that. Discover its lights are the Gothic cathedral, San Isidoro the Vascones, a tribe that lived in this region most beautiful area, enchants all who visit. This lush region stretches across historic medieval center. See the Royal Palace, Alcázar. Basilica and the Royal Pantheon. Day Eight b | l | d long before the Romans invaded the peninsula. HOTEL WELLINGTON| MADRID HOTEL REAL | SANTANDER HOTEL DE LONDRES Y Spain’s northern coast next to the Bay of Biscay. The inland mountains created Plaza Mayor and Plaza España. Travel along the Local Flavor: Savor regional specialties Educational Focus: El Camino de Santillana del Mar | | UNESCO | Local Flavor: Visit a restaurant in San DE INGLATERRA | SAN SEBASTIÁN Gran Vía, the city’s beautiful main boulevard. during lunch in Segovia. Santiago de Compostela. Since the ninth Comillas This deluxe hotel, near Madrid’s Retiro Park in Surrounded by its gardens, the Hotel Real faces this verdant wonderland by trapping the Atlantic sea breezes and moisture along Los Picos de Europa, a UNESCO Biosphere Sebastián, a city known around the world for Independent Exploration: The afternoon Continue to León, where you will check in to century, León has welcomed pilgrims traveling Excursion: Towns of the Costa Verde. the elegant Salamanca neighborhood, is within Santander’s famous coastline and overlooks Situated in the heart of San Sebastián and the coast. On this journey, discover Madrid and Spain’s heartland before venturing Reserve, and the UNESCO World Heritage its delectable cuisine, for a dinner of Basque walking distance of the museums of the Art PARADOR DE LEÓN | LEÓN Bay of Biscay, also known as the Cantabrian and evening are at leisure. the Parador de León. This parador is a former on El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, the Travel the scenic coast to Santillana del Mar, overlooking pretty Concha Beach and the Bay sites of the Old Town of Segovia and its specialties. Triangle. The hotel’s restaurants serve local This one-of-a-kind hotel was a 16th-century Sea. Originally built to lodge the guests of the of Biscay, this elegant hotel is close to many of to the Costa Verde, renowned for its natural beauty. Enjoy pastoral scenes, monastery that was built in the 16th century Way of St. James of Compostela. According one of Spain’s most historic cities and one of Aqueduct, the Historic City of Toledo and Day Four b | l and international fare. The hotel also has a monastery that welcomed pilgrims making their royal family on their vacations in Santander, the town’s highlights. Marvel at breathtaking to lodge pilgrims traveling to Santiago de to tradition, James the Apostle introduced the major stops on the Way of St. James. Enjoy Day Ten b dramatic mountain views and ocean vistas. Savor delicious local cuisine and a the Route of Santiago de Compostela in Toledo library, spa, fitness center and Wi-Fi. way across Europe to Santiago de Compostela. the Hotel Real is elegant and regal. Enjoy views from the terrace, and sample delicious León are featured in this program. Compostela. Christianity to Spain and later traveled to free time in Santillana del Mar to explore the San Sebastián Cantabrian cuisine at the restaurant, and regional cuisine served in the restaurant. glass of refreshing cider, a Basque specialty, while making memories of a lifetime. Excursion: Toledo, the Cultural Capital. Relax in elegant surroundings, which include a Local Flavor: Tonight, dinner is served at the Judea, where he was martyred. It is said that town or visit the Altamira National Museum, Excursion: A Walk Through San courtyard, a library and a restaurant that serves unwind at the state-of-the-art thalassotherapy Wi-Fi is available. Discover a harmonious blend of Jewish, parador. The restaurants in Spain’s paradors St. James’ followers brought his remains back which contains exhibits about the famous Sebastián. Stroll through San Sebastián — regional specialties. Wi-Fi is available. spa. Wi-Fi is available. Donostia in the Basque language — to see restaurants are known for fresh seafood the highlights of this popular resort town and the local wine. Spend some time along the Bay of Biscay. It is considered to be exploring the town before returning to San one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. Sebastián. Educational Focus: Contemporary Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a History of Basque Country. Learn about Farewell Reception and Dinner. recent events in Basque Country and how Day Twelve b they have affected the development of this unique part of Spain. Transfer to the airport for the return flight to your gateway city.A Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao Day Eleven b | d Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events prehistoric art that decorates the walls of Saint Jean de Luz, France | may change. Many excursions in this program involve San Sebastián, Spain an element of walking. the cave near the city. Comillas features Included meals indicated each day as Cathedral, León Toledo Excursion: French Basque Country. Gran Vía, Madrid an interesting combination of historic and B | L | D = Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner. modernist architecture. One of the highlights Discover Basque Country north of the border. Venture into France and explore a Los Picos de Europa, a limestone mountain in Comillas is El Capricho, a fanciful creation Above left: Saint Jean de Luz, France de madrid al cielo. Basque town along the coast. Visit charming range, offer a dramatic welcome to the Costa of Cataluña’s most famous architect, Antoni Left: Santander (From madrid to heaven.) Gaudí. Saint Jean de Luz. Above: El Capricho, a building designed by Antoni Verde. Visit Santander, Santillana del Mar, Gaudí, Comillas ~ Spanish proverb Bilbao and San Sebastián, all stops along the Local Flavor: Stop for lunch in Comillas. Independent Exploration: Enjoy time at leisure in Saint Jean de Luz for lunch. The Camino de Santiago de Compostela, the Way Day Nine b | l | d of St. James and treasures in their own right. PrOgram Bilbao | San Sebastián A journey through old Castile completes | aCCOmmOdatiONS | Santillana del Mar Excursion: Bilbao, a Modern Basque HigHligHtS your experience. Discover the authentic City. Visit Bilbao and the Guggenheim • Explore the stunning coastal and personalities of Basque Country, Cantabria to Spain, where his tomb was discovered in Museum, designed by acclaimed architect mountain landscapes of the and Old Castile. the ninth century. Today, about 70,000 people Frank Gehry. Inside the museum’s iconic, Costa Verde. travel El Camino each year, but during the 11th Day One Basque dancers undulating titanium curves, you can admire • Journey through the heartland of and 12th centuries, 500,000 pilgrims annually A an excellent collection of contemporary Spain to Madrid, Toledo and Segovia. Depart for Madrid, Spain. made their way to Santiago de Compostela. AProvided for AHI FlexAir participants. Moorish and Christian culture in this elegant masterpieces by artists ranging from • Take a scenic drive through Los Picos walled city. See the Gothic cathedral, a 14th- Day Seven b | l | d de Kooning to Rothko. de Europa, the limestone mountain Day Two century synagogue and a 10th-century mosque. range that forms Spain’s largest Los Picos de Europa | Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant Madrid, Spain See El Greco’s “The Burial of the Count of Santander national park. Aqueduct, Segovia in Bilbao. Arrive at Madrid-Barajas Airport. TransferA to Orgaz” inside Santo Tomé Church. Excursion: Los Picos de Europa. This • Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims who Upon arrival in San Sebastián, check in to the have traveled the Santiago de the Hotel Wellington. Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in are known for their cuisine, which emphasize morning, depart for Santander via the Picos de Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra in San Compostela pilgrimage route in This evening, gather with your fellow travelers Toledo’s Old Town. local ingredients and regional specialties. Europa National Park, Spain’s oldest national Sebastián. park and a UNESCO biosphere reserve. León. at a Welcome Reception. Day Five b | l | d Day Six b Educational Focus: The History of Sailors returning from the New World knew • See the artistic treasures of the Day Three b Segovia | León León Northern Spain. Basque Country — País they were close to home once they saw the Vasco in Castilian and Euskadi in the Basque Guggeheim Museum Bilbao. Madrid Excursion: Segovia, Heart of Castile. Excursion: León, a Medieval Treasure. craggy limestone peaks in the distance. language — is one of the most intriguing • Discover Spain’s Basque Country in Stroll streets lined with Romanesque churches Excursion: The Spanish Capital. Madrid Built on the site of a Roman camp, León grew Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch served at a regions in Spain. There is a mystique about Bilbao and San Sebastián before visiting and 15th-century palaces. Visit the Plaza Mayor. has been the capital of Spain since the mid- to become a major stop along the Santiago de restaurant en route to Santander. the Basque region and its people, who are Saint Jean de Luz in France’s Basque See the Roman aqueduct that was built at the Spain’s Costa Verde, the Green Coast, considered by many to be the country’s 16th century, but it was an established city Compostela pilgrimage route. Among its high- most commonly believed to be descendants of region. end of the first century and the 14th-century Check in to the Hotel Real in Santander. for many centuries before that. Discover its lights are the Gothic cathedral, San Isidoro the Vascones, a tribe that lived in this region most beautiful area, enchants all who visit. This lush region stretches across historic medieval center. See the Royal Palace, Alcázar. Basilica and the Royal Pantheon. Day Eight b | l | d long before the Romans invaded the peninsula. HOTEL WELLINGTON| MADRID HOTEL REAL | SANTANDER HOTEL DE LONDRES Y Spain’s northern coast next to the Bay of Biscay. The inland mountains created Plaza Mayor and Plaza España. Travel along the Local Flavor: Savor regional specialties Educational Focus: El Camino de Santillana del Mar | | UNESCO | Local Flavor: Visit a restaurant in San DE INGLATERRA | SAN SEBASTIÁN Gran Vía, the city’s beautiful main boulevard. during lunch in Segovia. Santiago de Compostela. Since the ninth Comillas This deluxe hotel, near Madrid’s Retiro Park in Surrounded by its gardens, the Hotel Real faces this verdant wonderland by trapping the Atlantic sea breezes and moisture along Los Picos de Europa, a UNESCO Biosphere Sebastián, a city known around the world for Independent Exploration: The afternoon Continue to León, where you will check in to century, León has welcomed pilgrims traveling Excursion: Towns of the Costa Verde. the elegant Salamanca neighborhood, is within Santander’s famous coastline and overlooks Situated in the heart of San Sebastián and the coast. On this journey, discover Madrid and Spain’s heartland before venturing Reserve, and the UNESCO World Heritage its delectable cuisine, for a dinner of Basque walking distance of the museums of the Art PARADOR DE LEÓN | LEÓN Bay of Biscay, also known as the Cantabrian and evening are at leisure. the Parador de León. This parador is a former on El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, the Travel the scenic coast to Santillana del Mar, overlooking pretty Concha Beach and the Bay sites of the Old Town of Segovia and its specialties. Triangle. The hotel’s restaurants serve local This one-of-a-kind hotel was a 16th-century Sea. Originally built to lodge the guests of the of Biscay, this elegant hotel is close to many of to the Costa Verde, renowned for its natural beauty. Enjoy pastoral scenes, monastery that was built in the 16th century Way of St. James of Compostela. According one of Spain’s most historic cities and one of Aqueduct, the Historic City of Toledo and Day Four b | l and international fare. The hotel also has a monastery that welcomed pilgrims making their royal family on their vacations in Santander, the town’s highlights. Marvel at breathtaking to lodge pilgrims traveling to Santiago de to tradition, James the Apostle introduced the major stops on the Way of St. James. Enjoy Day Ten b dramatic mountain views and ocean vistas. Savor delicious local cuisine and a the Route of Santiago de Compostela in Toledo library, spa, fitness center and Wi-Fi. way across Europe to Santiago de Compostela. the Hotel Real is elegant and regal. Enjoy views from the terrace, and sample delicious León are featured in this program. Compostela. Christianity to Spain and later traveled to free time in Santillana del Mar to explore the San Sebastián Cantabrian cuisine at the restaurant, and regional cuisine served in the restaurant. glass of refreshing cider, a Basque specialty, while making memories of a lifetime. Excursion: Toledo, the Cultural Capital. Relax in elegant surroundings, which include a Local Flavor: Tonight, dinner is served at the Judea, where he was martyred. It is said that town or visit the Altamira National Museum, Excursion: A Walk Through San courtyard, a library and a restaurant that serves unwind at the state-of-the-art thalassotherapy Wi-Fi is available. Discover a harmonious blend of Jewish, parador. The restaurants in Spain’s paradors St. James’ followers brought his remains back which contains exhibits about the famous Sebastián. Stroll through San Sebastián — regional specialties. Wi-Fi is available. spa. Wi-Fi is available. Donostia in the Basque language — to see restaurants are known for fresh seafood the highlights of this popular resort town and the local wine. Spend some time along the Bay of Biscay. It is considered to be exploring the town before returning to San one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. Sebastián. Educational Focus: Contemporary Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a History of Basque Country. Learn about Farewell Reception and Dinner. recent events in Basque Country and how Day Twelve b they have affected the development of this unique part of Spain. Transfer to the airport for the return flight to your gateway city.A Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao Day Eleven b | d Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events prehistoric art that decorates the walls of Saint Jean de Luz, France | may change. Many excursions in this program involve San Sebastián, Spain an element of walking. the cave near the city. Comillas features Included meals indicated each day as Cathedral, León Toledo Excursion: French Basque Country. Gran Vía, Madrid an interesting combination of historic and B | L | D = Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner. modernist architecture. One of the highlights Discover Basque Country north of the border. Venture into France and explore a Los Picos de Europa, a limestone mountain in Comillas is El Capricho, a fanciful creation Above left: Saint Jean de Luz, France de madrid al cielo. Basque town along the coast. Visit charming range, offer a dramatic welcome to the Costa of Cataluña’s most famous architect, Antoni Left: Santander (From madrid to heaven.) Gaudí. Saint Jean de Luz. Above: El Capricho, a building designed by Antoni Verde. Visit Santander, Santillana del Mar, Gaudí, Comillas ~ Spanish proverb Bilbao and San Sebastián, all stops along the Local Flavor: Stop for lunch in Comillas. Independent Exploration: Enjoy time at leisure in Saint Jean de Luz for lunch. The Camino de Santiago de Compostela, the Way Day Nine b | l | d of St. James and treasures in their own right. PrOgram Bilbao | San Sebastián A journey through old Castile completes | aCCOmmOdatiONS | Santillana del Mar Excursion: Bilbao, a Modern Basque HigHligHtS your experience. Discover the authentic City. Visit Bilbao and the Guggenheim • Explore the stunning coastal and personalities of Basque Country, Cantabria to Spain, where his tomb was discovered in Museum, designed by acclaimed architect mountain landscapes of the and Old Castile. the ninth century. Today, about 70,000 people Frank Gehry. Inside the museum’s iconic, Costa Verde. travel El Camino each year, but during the 11th Day One Basque dancers undulating titanium curves, you can admire • Journey through the heartland of and 12th centuries, 500,000 pilgrims annually A an excellent collection of contemporary Spain to Madrid, Toledo and Segovia. Depart for Madrid, Spain. made their way to Santiago de Compostela. AProvided for AHI FlexAir participants. Moorish and Christian culture in this elegant masterpieces by artists ranging from • Take a scenic drive through Los Picos walled city. See the Gothic cathedral, a 14th- Day Seven b | l | d de Kooning to Rothko. de Europa, the limestone mountain Day Two century synagogue and a 10th-century mosque. range that forms Spain’s largest Los Picos de Europa | Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant Madrid, Spain See El Greco’s “The Burial of the Count of Santander national park. Aqueduct, Segovia in Bilbao. Arrive at Madrid-Barajas Airport. TransferA to Orgaz” inside Santo Tomé Church. Excursion: Los Picos de Europa. This • Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims who Upon arrival in San Sebastián, check in to the have traveled the Santiago de the Hotel Wellington. Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in are known for their cuisine, which emphasize morning, depart for Santander via the Picos de Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra in San Compostela pilgrimage route in This evening, gather with your fellow travelers Toledo’s Old Town. local ingredients and regional specialties. Europa National Park, Spain’s oldest national Sebastián. park and a UNESCO biosphere reserve. León. at a Welcome Reception. Day Five b | l | d Day Six b Educational Focus: The History of Sailors returning from the New World knew • See the artistic treasures of the Day Three b Segovia | León León Northern Spain. Basque Country — País they were close to home once they saw the Vasco in Castilian and Euskadi in the Basque Guggeheim Museum Bilbao. Madrid Excursion: Segovia, Heart of Castile. Excursion: León, a Medieval Treasure. craggy limestone peaks in the distance. language — is one of the most intriguing • Discover Spain’s Basque Country in Stroll streets lined with Romanesque churches Excursion: The Spanish Capital. Madrid Built on the site of a Roman camp, León grew Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch served at a regions in Spain. There is a mystique about Bilbao and San Sebastián before visiting and 15th-century palaces. Visit the Plaza Mayor. has been the capital of Spain since the mid- to become a major stop along the Santiago de restaurant en route to Santander. the Basque region and its people, who are Saint Jean de Luz in France’s Basque See the Roman aqueduct that was built at the Spain’s Costa Verde, the Green Coast, considered by many to be the country’s 16th century, but it was an established city Compostela pilgrimage route. Among its high- most commonly believed to be descendants of region. end of the first century and the 14th-century Check in to the Hotel Real in Santander. for many centuries before that. Discover its lights are the Gothic cathedral, San Isidoro the Vascones, a tribe that lived in this region most beautiful area, enchants all who visit. This lush region stretches across historic medieval center. See the Royal Palace, Alcázar. Basilica and the Royal Pantheon. Day Eight b | l | d long before the Romans invaded the peninsula. HOTEL WELLINGTON| MADRID HOTEL REAL | SANTANDER HOTEL DE LONDRES Y Spain’s northern coast next to the Bay of Biscay. The inland mountains created Plaza Mayor and Plaza España. Travel along the Local Flavor: Savor regional specialties Educational Focus: El Camino de Santillana del Mar | | UNESCO | Local Flavor: Visit a restaurant in San DE INGLATERRA | SAN SEBASTIÁN Gran Vía, the city’s beautiful main boulevard. during lunch in Segovia. Santiago de Compostela. Since the ninth Comillas This deluxe hotel, near Madrid’s Retiro Park in Surrounded by its gardens, the Hotel Real faces this verdant wonderland by trapping the Atlantic sea breezes and moisture along Los Picos de Europa, a UNESCO Biosphere Sebastián, a city known around the world for Independent Exploration: The afternoon Continue to León, where you will check in to century, León has welcomed pilgrims traveling Excursion: Towns of the Costa Verde. the elegant Salamanca neighborhood, is within Santander’s famous coastline and overlooks Situated in the heart of San Sebastián and the coast. On this journey, discover Madrid and Spain’s heartland before venturing Reserve, and the UNESCO World Heritage its delectable cuisine, for a dinner of Basque walking distance of the museums of the Art PARADOR DE LEÓN | LEÓN Bay of Biscay, also known as the Cantabrian and evening are at leisure. the Parador de León. This parador is a former on El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, the Travel the scenic coast to Santillana del Mar, overlooking pretty Concha Beach and the Bay sites of the Old Town of Segovia and its specialties. Triangle. The hotel’s restaurants serve local This one-of-a-kind hotel was a 16th-century Sea. Originally built to lodge the guests of the of Biscay, this elegant hotel is close to many of to the Costa Verde, renowned for its natural beauty. Enjoy pastoral scenes, monastery that was built in the 16th century Way of St. James of Compostela. According one of Spain’s most historic cities and one of Aqueduct, the Historic City of Toledo and Day Four b | l and international fare. The hotel also has a monastery that welcomed pilgrims making their royal family on their vacations in Santander, the town’s highlights. Marvel at breathtaking to lodge pilgrims traveling to Santiago de to tradition, James the Apostle introduced the major stops on the Way of St. James. Enjoy Day Ten b dramatic mountain views and ocean vistas. Savor delicious local cuisine and a the Route of Santiago de Compostela in Toledo library, spa, fitness center and Wi-Fi. way across Europe to Santiago de Compostela. the Hotel Real is elegant and regal. Enjoy views from the terrace, and sample delicious León are featured in this program. Compostela. Christianity to Spain and later traveled to free time in Santillana del Mar to explore the San Sebastián Cantabrian cuisine at the restaurant, and regional cuisine served in the restaurant. glass of refreshing cider, a Basque specialty, while making memories of a lifetime. Excursion: Toledo, the Cultural Capital. Relax in elegant surroundings, which include a Local Flavor: Tonight, dinner is served at the Judea, where he was martyred. It is said that town or visit the Altamira National Museum, Excursion: A Walk Through San courtyard, a library and a restaurant that serves unwind at the state-of-the-art thalassotherapy Wi-Fi is available. Discover a harmonious blend of Jewish, parador. The restaurants in Spain’s paradors St. James’ followers brought his remains back which contains exhibits about the famous Sebastián. Stroll through San Sebastián — regional specialties. Wi-Fi is available. spa. Wi-Fi is available. Donostia in the Basque language — to see restaurants are known for fresh seafood the highlights of this popular resort town and the local wine. Spend some time along the Bay of Biscay. It is considered to be exploring the town before returning to San one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. Sebastián. Educational Focus: Contemporary Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a History of Basque Country. Learn about Farewell Reception and Dinner. recent events in Basque Country and how Day Twelve b they have affected the development of this unique part of Spain. Transfer to the airport for the return flight to your gateway city.A Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao Day Eleven b | d Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events prehistoric art that decorates the walls of Saint Jean de Luz, France | may change. Many excursions in this program involve San Sebastián, Spain an element of walking. the cave near the city. Comillas features Included meals indicated each day as Cathedral, León Toledo Excursion: French Basque Country. Gran Vía, Madrid an interesting combination of historic and B | L | D = Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner. modernist architecture. One of the highlights Discover Basque Country north of the border. Venture into France and explore a Los Picos de Europa, a limestone mountain in Comillas is El Capricho, a fanciful creation Above left: Saint Jean de Luz, France de madrid al cielo. Basque town along the coast. Visit charming range, offer a dramatic welcome to the Costa of Cataluña’s most famous architect, Antoni Left: Santander (From madrid to heaven.) Gaudí. Saint Jean de Luz. Above: El Capricho, a building designed by Antoni Verde. Visit Santander, Santillana del Mar, Gaudí, Comillas ~ Spanish proverb Bilbao and San Sebastián, all stops along the Local Flavor: Stop for lunch in Comillas. Independent Exploration: Enjoy time at leisure in Saint Jean de Luz for lunch. The Camino de Santiago de Compostela, the Way Day Nine b | l | d of St. James and treasures in their own right. PrOgram Bilbao | San Sebastián A journey through old Castile completes | aCCOmmOdatiONS | Santillana del Mar Excursion: Bilbao, a Modern Basque HigHligHtS your experience. Discover the authentic City. Visit Bilbao and the Guggenheim • Explore the stunning coastal and personalities of Basque Country, Cantabria to Spain, where his tomb was discovered in Museum, designed by acclaimed architect mountain landscapes of the and Old Castile. the ninth century. Today, about 70,000 people Frank Gehry. Inside the museum’s iconic, Costa Verde. travel El Camino each year, but during the 11th Day One Basque dancers undulating titanium curves, you can admire • Journey through the heartland of and 12th centuries, 500,000 pilgrims annually A an excellent collection of contemporary Spain to Madrid, Toledo and Segovia. Depart for Madrid, Spain. made their way to Santiago de Compostela. AProvided for AHI FlexAir participants. Moorish and Christian culture in this elegant masterpieces by artists ranging from • Take a scenic drive through Los Picos walled city. See the Gothic cathedral, a 14th- Day Seven b | l | d de Kooning to Rothko. de Europa, the limestone mountain Day Two century synagogue and a 10th-century mosque. range that forms Spain’s largest Los Picos de Europa | Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant Madrid, Spain See El Greco’s “The Burial of the Count of Santander national park. Aqueduct, Segovia in Bilbao. Arrive at Madrid-Barajas Airport. TransferA to Orgaz” inside Santo Tomé Church. Excursion: Los Picos de Europa. This • Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims who Upon arrival in San Sebastián, check in to the have traveled the Santiago de the Hotel Wellington. Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in are known for their cuisine, which emphasize morning, depart for Santander via the Picos de Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra in San Compostela pilgrimage route in This evening, gather with your fellow travelers Toledo’s Old Town. local ingredients and regional specialties. Europa National Park, Spain’s oldest national Sebastián. park and a UNESCO biosphere reserve. León. at a Welcome Reception. Day Five b | l | d Day Six b Educational Focus: The History of Sailors returning from the New World knew • See the artistic treasures of the Day Three b Segovia | León León Northern Spain. Basque Country — País they were close to home once they saw the Vasco in Castilian and Euskadi in the Basque Guggeheim Museum Bilbao. Madrid Excursion: Segovia, Heart of Castile. Excursion: León, a Medieval Treasure. craggy limestone peaks in the distance. language — is one of the most intriguing • Discover Spain’s Basque Country in Stroll streets lined with Romanesque churches Excursion: The Spanish Capital. Madrid Built on the site of a Roman camp, León grew Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch served at a regions in Spain. There is a mystique about Bilbao and San Sebastián before visiting and 15th-century palaces. Visit the Plaza Mayor. has been the capital of Spain since the mid- to become a major stop along the Santiago de restaurant en route to Santander. the Basque region and its people, who are Saint Jean de Luz in France’s Basque See the Roman aqueduct that was built at the Spain’s Costa Verde, the Green Coast, considered by many to be the country’s 16th century, but it was an established city Compostela pilgrimage route. Among its high- most commonly believed to be descendants of region. end of the first century and the 14th-century Check in to the Hotel Real in Santander. for many centuries before that. Discover its lights are the Gothic cathedral, San Isidoro the Vascones, a tribe that lived in this region most beautiful area, enchants all who visit. This lush region stretches across historic medieval center. See the Royal Palace, Alcázar. Basilica and the Royal Pantheon. Day Eight b | l | d long before the Romans invaded the peninsula. HOTEL WELLINGTON| MADRID HOTEL REAL | SANTANDER HOTEL DE LONDRES Y Spain’s northern coast next to the Bay of Biscay. The inland mountains created Plaza Mayor and Plaza España. Travel along the Local Flavor: Savor regional specialties Educational Focus: El Camino de Santillana del Mar | | UNESCO | Local Flavor: Visit a restaurant in San DE INGLATERRA | SAN SEBASTIÁN Gran Vía, the city’s beautiful main boulevard. during lunch in Segovia. Santiago de Compostela. Since the ninth Comillas This deluxe hotel, near Madrid’s Retiro Park in Surrounded by its gardens, the Hotel Real faces this verdant wonderland by trapping the Atlantic sea breezes and moisture along Los Picos de Europa, a UNESCO Biosphere Sebastián, a city known around the world for Independent Exploration: The afternoon Continue to León, where you will check in to century, León has welcomed pilgrims traveling Excursion: Towns of the Costa Verde. the elegant Salamanca neighborhood, is within Santander’s famous coastline and overlooks Situated in the heart of San Sebastián and the coast. On this journey, discover Madrid and Spain’s heartland before venturing Reserve, and the UNESCO World Heritage its delectable cuisine, for a dinner of Basque walking distance of the museums of the Art PARADOR DE LEÓN | LEÓN Bay of Biscay, also known as the Cantabrian and evening are at leisure. the Parador de León. This parador is a former on El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, the Travel the scenic coast to Santillana del Mar, overlooking pretty Concha Beach and the Bay sites of the Old Town of Segovia and its specialties. Triangle. The hotel’s restaurants serve local This one-of-a-kind hotel was a 16th-century Sea. Originally built to lodge the guests of the of Biscay, this elegant hotel is close to many of to the Costa Verde, renowned for its natural beauty. Enjoy pastoral scenes, monastery that was built in the 16th century Way of St. James of Compostela. According one of Spain’s most historic cities and one of Aqueduct, the Historic City of Toledo and Day Four b | l and international fare. The hotel also has a monastery that welcomed pilgrims making their royal family on their vacations in Santander, the town’s highlights. Marvel at breathtaking to lodge pilgrims traveling to Santiago de to tradition, James the Apostle introduced the major stops on the Way of St. James. Enjoy Day Ten b dramatic mountain views and ocean vistas. Savor delicious local cuisine and a the Route of Santiago de Compostela in Toledo library, spa, fitness center and Wi-Fi. way across Europe to Santiago de Compostela. the Hotel Real is elegant and regal. Enjoy views from the terrace, and sample delicious León are featured in this program. Compostela. Christianity to Spain and later traveled to free time in Santillana del Mar to explore the San Sebastián Cantabrian cuisine at the restaurant, and regional cuisine served in the restaurant. glass of refreshing cider, a Basque specialty, while making memories of a lifetime. Excursion: Toledo, the Cultural Capital. Relax in elegant surroundings, which include a Local Flavor: Tonight, dinner is served at the Judea, where he was martyred. It is said that town or visit the Altamira National Museum, Excursion: A Walk Through San courtyard, a library and a restaurant that serves unwind at the state-of-the-art thalassotherapy Wi-Fi is available. Discover a harmonious blend of Jewish, parador. The restaurants in Spain’s paradors St. James’ followers brought his remains back which contains exhibits about the famous Sebastián. Stroll through San Sebastián — regional specialties. Wi-Fi is available. spa. Wi-Fi is available. Donostia in the Basque language — to see restaurants are known for fresh seafood the highlights of this popular resort town and the local wine. Spend some time along the Bay of Biscay. It is considered to be exploring the town before returning to San one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. Sebastián. Educational Focus: Contemporary Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a History of Basque Country. Learn about Farewell Reception and Dinner. recent events in Basque Country and how Day Twelve b they have affected the development of this unique part of Spain. Transfer to the airport for the return flight to your gateway city.A Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao Day Eleven b | d Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events prehistoric art that decorates the walls of Saint Jean de Luz, France | may change. Many excursions in this program involve San Sebastián, Spain an element of walking. the cave near the city. Comillas features Included meals indicated each day as Cathedral, León Toledo Excursion: French Basque Country. Gran Vía, Madrid an interesting combination of historic and B | L | D = Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner. modernist architecture. One of the highlights Discover Basque Country north of the border. Venture into France and explore a Los Picos de Europa, a limestone mountain in Comillas is El Capricho, a fanciful creation Above left: Saint Jean de Luz, France de madrid al cielo. Basque town along the coast. Visit charming range, offer a dramatic welcome to the Costa of Cataluña’s most famous architect, Antoni Left: Santander (From madrid to heaven.) Gaudí. Saint Jean de Luz. Above: El Capricho, a building designed by Antoni Verde. Visit Santander, Santillana del Mar, Gaudí, Comillas ~ Spanish proverb Bilbao and San Sebastián, all stops along the Local Flavor: Stop for lunch in Comillas. Independent Exploration: Enjoy time at leisure in Saint Jean de Luz for lunch. The Camino de Santiago de Compostela, the Way Day Nine b | l | d of St. James and treasures in their own right. PrOgram Bilbao | San Sebastián A journey through old Castile completes | aCCOmmOdatiONS | Santillana del Mar Excursion: Bilbao, a Modern Basque HigHligHtS your experience. Discover the authentic City. Visit Bilbao and the Guggenheim • Explore the stunning coastal and personalities of Basque Country, Cantabria to Spain, where his tomb was discovered in Museum, designed by acclaimed architect mountain landscapes of the and Old Castile. the ninth century. Today, about 70,000 people Frank Gehry. Inside the museum’s iconic, Costa Verde. travel El Camino each year, but during the 11th Day One Basque dancers undulating titanium curves, you can admire • Journey through the heartland of and 12th centuries, 500,000 pilgrims annually A an excellent collection of contemporary Spain to Madrid, Toledo and Segovia. Depart for Madrid, Spain. made their way to Santiago de Compostela. AProvided for AHI FlexAir participants. Moorish and Christian culture in this elegant masterpieces by artists ranging from • Take a scenic drive through Los Picos walled city. See the Gothic cathedral, a 14th- Day Seven b | l | d de Kooning to Rothko. de Europa, the limestone mountain Day Two century synagogue and a 10th-century mosque. range that forms Spain’s largest Los Picos de Europa | Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant Madrid, Spain See El Greco’s “The Burial of the Count of Santander national park. Aqueduct, Segovia in Bilbao. Arrive at Madrid-Barajas Airport. TransferA to Orgaz” inside Santo Tomé Church. Excursion: Los Picos de Europa. This • Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims who Upon arrival in San Sebastián, check in to the have traveled the Santiago de the Hotel Wellington. Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in are known for their cuisine, which emphasize morning, depart for Santander via the Picos de Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra in San Compostela pilgrimage route in This evening, gather with your fellow travelers Toledo’s Old Town. local ingredients and regional specialties. Europa National Park, Spain’s oldest national Sebastián. park and a UNESCO biosphere reserve. León. at a Welcome Reception. Day Five b | l | d Day Six b Educational Focus: The History of Sailors returning from the New World knew • See the artistic treasures of the Day Three b Segovia | León León Northern Spain. Basque Country — País they were close to home once they saw the Vasco in Castilian and Euskadi in the Basque Guggeheim Museum Bilbao. Madrid Excursion: Segovia, Heart of Castile. Excursion: León, a Medieval Treasure. craggy limestone peaks in the distance. language — is one of the most intriguing • Discover Spain’s Basque Country in Stroll streets lined with Romanesque churches Excursion: The Spanish Capital. Madrid Built on the site of a Roman camp, León grew Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch served at a regions in Spain. There is a mystique about Bilbao and San Sebastián before visiting and 15th-century palaces. Visit the Plaza Mayor. has been the capital of Spain since the mid- to become a major stop along the Santiago de restaurant en route to Santander. the Basque region and its people, who are Saint Jean de Luz in France’s Basque See the Roman aqueduct that was built at the Spain’s Costa Verde, the Green Coast, considered by many to be the country’s 16th century, but it was an established city Compostela pilgrimage route. Among its high- most commonly believed to be descendants of region. end of the first century and the 14th-century Check in to the Hotel Real in Santander. for many centuries before that. Discover its lights are the Gothic cathedral, San Isidoro the Vascones, a tribe that lived in this region most beautiful area, enchants all who visit. This lush region stretches across historic medieval center. See the Royal Palace, Alcázar. Basilica and the Royal Pantheon. Day Eight b | l | d long before the Romans invaded the peninsula. HOTEL WELLINGTON| MADRID HOTEL REAL | SANTANDER HOTEL DE LONDRES Y Spain’s northern coast next to the Bay of Biscay. The inland mountains created Plaza Mayor and Plaza España. Travel along the Local Flavor: Savor regional specialties Educational Focus: El Camino de Santillana del Mar | | UNESCO | Local Flavor: Visit a restaurant in San DE INGLATERRA | SAN SEBASTIÁN Gran Vía, the city’s beautiful main boulevard. during lunch in Segovia. Santiago de Compostela. Since the ninth Comillas This deluxe hotel, near Madrid’s Retiro Park in Surrounded by its gardens, the Hotel Real faces this verdant wonderland by trapping the Atlantic sea breezes and moisture along Los Picos de Europa, a UNESCO Biosphere Sebastián, a city known around the world for Independent Exploration: The afternoon Continue to León, where you will check in to century, León has welcomed pilgrims traveling Excursion: Towns of the Costa Verde. the elegant Salamanca neighborhood, is within Santander’s famous coastline and overlooks Situated in the heart of San Sebastián and the coast. On this journey, discover Madrid and Spain’s heartland before venturing Reserve, and the UNESCO World Heritage its delectable cuisine, for a dinner of Basque walking distance of the museums of the Art PARADOR DE LEÓN | LEÓN Bay of Biscay, also known as the Cantabrian and evening are at leisure. the Parador de León. This parador is a former on El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, the Travel the scenic coast to Santillana del Mar, overlooking pretty Concha Beach and the Bay sites of the Old Town of Segovia and its specialties. Triangle. The hotel’s restaurants serve local This one-of-a-kind hotel was a 16th-century Sea. Originally built to lodge the guests of the of Biscay, this elegant hotel is close to many of to the Costa Verde, renowned for its natural beauty. Enjoy pastoral scenes, monastery that was built in the 16th century Way of St. James of Compostela. According one of Spain’s most historic cities and one of Aqueduct, the Historic City of Toledo and Day Four b | l and international fare. The hotel also has a monastery that welcomed pilgrims making their royal family on their vacations in Santander, the town’s highlights. Marvel at breathtaking to lodge pilgrims traveling to Santiago de to tradition, James the Apostle introduced the major stops on the Way of St. James. Enjoy Day Ten b dramatic mountain views and ocean vistas. Savor delicious local cuisine and a the Route of Santiago de Compostela in Toledo library, spa, fitness center and Wi-Fi. way across Europe to Santiago de Compostela. the Hotel Real is elegant and regal. Enjoy views from the terrace, and sample delicious León are featured in this program. Compostela. Christianity to Spain and later traveled to free time in Santillana del Mar to explore the San Sebastián Cantabrian cuisine at the restaurant, and regional cuisine served in the restaurant. glass of refreshing cider, a Basque specialty, while making memories of a lifetime. Excursion: Toledo, the Cultural Capital. Relax in elegant surroundings, which include a Local Flavor: Tonight, dinner is served at the Judea, where he was martyred. It is said that town or visit the Altamira National Museum, Excursion: A Walk Through San courtyard, a library and a restaurant that serves unwind at the state-of-the-art thalassotherapy Wi-Fi is available. Discover a harmonious blend of Jewish, parador. The restaurants in Spain’s paradors St. James’ followers brought his remains back which contains exhibits about the famous Sebastián. Stroll through San Sebastián — regional specialties. Wi-Fi is available. spa. Wi-Fi is available. Reserve your trip to Spain today! NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry clean- ing; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not | included Features | Trip #:5-21823W mentioned in this brochure under included features; travel LAND PROGRAM insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature. 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Chapel Hill, NC 27514-0660 Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limi- Toll Free: 877-962-3980 tation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, Full Price Special Savings Special Price* • Two nights in Santander at the deluxe Hotel Real. must be accompanied by someone who is fit and able to assist Please contact 877-962-3980 with questions regarding this trip or to make a them, and who will be totally responsible for providing all $4,245 $250 $3,995* • Three nights in San Sebastián at the deluxe Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra. reservation. required assistance. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) by AHI Travel is based on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. MEALS After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price *Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel. may be levied. If connecting flights are requested, special pro- motional fares may be used, in which case penalties of as much VAT is an additional $395 per person. • Enjoy an extensive meal program, featuring 10 breakfasts, five lunches and five dinners. (1) ______as 100% may be assessed by the airlines if reservations are Title First Middle Last Date of Birth changed or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if the Tea or coffee is included with all meals, plus wine with dinner. Take advantage of leisure time reservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINER- All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air program costs to try local cuisine independently. Top to bottom: ARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO (unless otherwise stated). Single accommodations are an additional $1,095 (limited availability). Plaza Mayor, Madrid Email:______DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline • Sample authentic regional specialties at local restaurants. reservations independently will be wholly responsible for any Church bell airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancel- (2) ______lation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s). • Attend festive Welcome and Farewell Receptions and a special Farewell Dinner. Vineyard Title First Middle Last Date of Birth BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Details will be provided Spanish man with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are TRANSPORTATION subject to change by the carrier without notice. Excess baggage AHI FLEXAIR ITINERARY Cover photo: Email:______charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces are • All deluxe motor coach transfers in the Land Program itinerary and baggage handling on Coastline, Santander expensive and not included in your trip price; plan your A wardrobe accordingly. Transport of baggage and personal May 28-June 8, 2015 Day 1 Depart Gateway City these transfers are included. Street Address: ______effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS- Day 2 Arrive in Madrid, Spain Dear Carolina Alumni and Friends, Los Picos de Europa On occasion, AHI Travel obtains, from its staff, or from trip par- YOUR EXCITING TRAVEL PROGRAM ticipants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip Our personalized air program allows you to City: ______activities. By participating in this travel program, you authorize Day 3 Madrid Join fellow Tar Heels and friends on a trip to Spain’s Costa Verde, AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or obtaining select your flights, routing, class of service (For details, see the day-by-day itinerary.) “Architecture should speak of additional approvals from you, to include photographic and Day 4 Toledo | Madrid the Green Coast. This northern coast of Spain is unlike any other State: ______ZIP: ______video recordings of you, as well as voice recordings included • Informative educational programs presented by local experts to enhance your insight its time and place, but yearn with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, and dates of travel in consultation with one Day 5 Segovia | León region of Spain. It owes its green hills and forests to Los Picos de publicity and/or training activities. into the region. Home: (______)______Cell: (______)______RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association of our experienced Passenger Service Day 6 León Europa, a mountain range that blocks misty sea breezes from for timelessness.” do not own or operate any entity which provides goods or serv- • Personal VOX listening devices allow you to hear every word from your expert, ices for this program, and act only as agents for the independ- Representatives. Airfares will vary, depending Day 7 Los Picos de Europa | Santander dissipating over the Spanish plains. ~ Frank Gehry, Sharing with ______. (Form sent separately.) ent suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accommodations English-speaking guides. or other services. All such persons or entities are independent on airline, routing and class of service. In Day 8 Santillana del Mar | Comillas | (b. 1929), I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: contractors. As a result, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Your journey begins in Madrid, the Spanish capital. You’ll spend Land and AHI FlexAir Program Association are not liable for any negligence or willful act of any • All excursions: such person or entity or any third person. In addition and with- most cases, transfers between the airport and Santander Canadian-American architect Ì I/we reserve the Land Program and request the AHI FlexAir to Madrid, Spain, some time exploring the heartland and venture out to the cities of out limitation, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are – See the highlights of Madrid, capital of Spain. with a return from Bilbao to depart from: not responsible for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, hotel/cruise ship will be included on arrival Day 9 Bilbao | San Sebastián missed carrier connections, loss, death, damage or injury to – Visit Toledo, one of Spain’s most historic cities. Toledo and Segovia before heading north to the great medieval city “But man does not create … ______person or property or accident, mechanical defect, failure or and departure days. Your Passenger Service Day 10 San Sebastián Departure City negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with – Discover Segovia’s Roman and Moorish heritage. of León. You’ll continue to the resort cities of Santander and San he discovers.” Ì any accommodations, transportation or other services or for Representative will provide you with all of the Day 11 Saint Jean de Luz | San Sebastián Please contact me regarding air options. any substitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, – Explore the city of León, a fascinating medieval city. Sebastián. Along the way, you will see both the natural beauty of this A word about your Tour Operator Ì Please send me information on upgrading my flights. with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occa- details you need to guarantee your transfer. Day 12 Return to Gateway CityA ~ Antoni Gaudí, sioned thereby. Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, although AHI Travel is the premier operator of deluxe travel programs sponsored Land Program given in good faith and based on tariffs, exchange rates and – Marvel at Los Picos de Europa, a beautiful mountain range in northern Spain. special region of Spain as well as spectacular examples of man-made (1852-1926), Ì Book your air with us to ensure assistance in Note: Itinerary may change due to local I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. other information current at the time of printing, are subject to – Stroll through the towns of Santillana del Mar and Comillas. greatness created over the centuries: Segovia’s Roman aqueduct; the by alumni associations. Their experienced, professional staff has offered the Ì I prefer single accommodations at an additional $1,095 (limited availability). change at or before the time of departure. No revisions of the conditions. Many excursions in this program Spanish architect highest level of service in innovative travel programs since 1962. Ì printed itinerary or its included features are anticipated; how- the case of schedule changes or delays that I request assistance in securing a roommate but will accept a single, if one is ever, the right is reserved to make any changes, with or without involve an element of walking. – Enjoy a visit to the Guggenheim medieval walled city of Toledo; Leon’s Gothic cathedral; and Frank In AHI Travel’s care, you can rely on: available at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate be notice, that might become necessary, with the mutual under- may impact your air travel plans. Museum Bilbao. It is not the same thing to found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply. standing that any additional expenses will be paid by the individ- A Gehry’s signature titanium swirls in Bilbao. • An exceptional travel value. It would be impossible for an Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first come, first served ual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole Provided for AHI FlexAir participants. talk of bulls as to be in the responsibility of the owners at all times. If the entire program – Immerse yourself in Spanish and French independent traveler to arrange all these unique experiences, inclusions The University of North Carolina General Alumni Association George Hill Watts Alumni Center CB# 9180 Stadium Drive, PO Box 660 Chapel Hill, NC 27514-0660 SPAICVER15 72 basis. Reservations to be paid in full by March 14, 2015 (75 days prior to is canceled for any reason, participants shall have no claim This expertly planned journey includes exciting excursions and and services at a comparable price. departure). Reservations received after this date must be accompanied by other than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the pas- Basque culture in San Sebastián and bullring. payment in full. Final payment may be made by personal check, MasterCard, Visa senger certifies that he/she has no physical, mental or other informative lectures designed to give you an insider’s knowledge of • Unique access to local sites. Take advantage of more than 50 years condition of disability that would create a hazard for Saint Jean de Luz. ~ Spanish proverb or Discover. Make checks payable to AHI International. of travel experience to gain preferred entrance to popular sites and himself/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms of your destination. This program is an outstanding value, and space is this contract set out herein and in more specific pre-departure Tour participants who are not members of the General Alumni Association must MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS to uncover the region’s hidden treasures. passenger information. The airlines and other transportation limited to 28 travelers. We encourage you to make your reservation join the Association ($45 for singles, $55 for couples) to participate. Please pay by companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any • Experienced Travel Directors who attend to every detail of separate check made payable to the General Alumni Association and mail with act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on • Consultation services of a dedicated this reservation form. I understand that reservations will be made available on a board their conveyances. The passage contract in use, when today. your journey. first-come, first-served basis. I accept the conditions as stated in this brochure issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the compa- Passenger Service Representative • Expertise of local guides who possess authoritative knowledge of and submit my reservation as indicated. I understand that the balance is to be ny(ies) and the passenger and/or purchaser of this trip. CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all prior to departure. the region and offer personal insight into local culture. paid 75 days prior to departure. cancellations for any reason whatsoever will be subject to a Yours at Carolina, $250 per person administrative fee. {Please note that you may • Services of an experienced Travel • Flexibility and customization. Free time during the trip allows you Signature ______Date ______choose, at the time of cancellation, to apply the withheld admin- to pursue your own interests. They will also help you tailor your dream Enclosed is a deposit of ______($600 per person required) istrative fee to a future AHI Travel program that will operate in Director throughout your stay. to reserve ______place(s). the current calendar year or year following.} Cancellation from trip with add-ons and extensions. 120 days to 76 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of SPONSORED BY Ì Accept my check made payable to AHI International. 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75-30 days, 50% of • Tipping of all guides and drivers. • Safety and security. In a country where you might Ì Ì Ì Ì the trip cost per person; cancellation from 29 days up to the not know the language or culture, their professional Charge my: MasterCard Visa Discover Expires______/______time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire • Detailed travel and destination THE UNIVERSITY OF cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAIL- Douglas S. Dibbert '70 staff is on hand to ease your way and get you any Card #______ABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. information to assist in your planning. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI help you need. NORTH CAROLINA International Corporation. • Complimentary travel wallet. President ______GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION program information, program