AAAS Travels SigmaXi & ACS Expeditions BETCHART EXPEDITIONS Inc. 17050 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95014-5435 ANDALUCIA FIRST CLASS Discover the Roman, Moorish & Spanish Heritage & National Parks of Southern Spain • October 13-25, 2006 Dear Friends: Andalucia: The very word conjures up layers of civilization, wondrous Moorish architecture, a mystique with a whiff of the exotic. This 13-day expedition will take us through the highlights of Andalucia, a region with a rich, varied history and some of Europe’s best wildlife sites. The Romans, the Moors, and various Spanish dynasties have all left their mark on the region. We will visit one of the Discover the delights of Southern Spain! first colonies founded by the Romans in Spain at Italica at Explore Andalucia with Mark Walters the beginning of their 600-year October 13-25, 2006 occupation in 206 BC and see an example of their civil engineering at Cordoba, the Roman bridge over the Expedition Fee Does Not Include: Cancellations & Refunds: The initial Guadalquivir. We will also Costs & Conditions International air fare (quoted separately); deposit is refundable up to 60 days focus on the Moorish period (CONTINUED) train Madrid to Seville; 6 lunches and before departure, less a handling fee of from 711 AD to the end of the 4 dinners (estimated cost $150 per $100 per person. There is no refund 15th century when Granada What to Expect: This expedition is person); gratuities to expedition leader; for any cancellation after the 60 day fell to the Royal couple, planned for the travel enthusiast who personal items such as alcoholic period unless your space can be resold; would enjoy exploring and learning beverages, laundry, phone calls, then a $100 per person handling fee Fernando II of Aragon and about the cultural and natural heritage bottled water, snacks, passport, applies. No refunds are made for Isabel of Castilla. The lasting of Andalucia. Travel is by motorcoach, personal insurance. unused services. legacy and profound influence with daily outings on foot of 1 to Reservations, Deposits & Pay- of the Moorish occupation on 2 miles at a leisurely pace suitable for Responsibility: Betchart Expeditions Inc., the ments: Please mail a deposit of $500 per Andalucia cannot be overstated. exploring historic sites, museums, American Association for the Advancement of Science person to Andalucia Expedition, (AAAS), Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, and the villages, medieval cities, and nature American Chemical Society (ACS) act only as agents for We will explore the full gamut Betchart Expeditions Inc., 17050 preserves. Exploration requires the passenger with respect to transportation and hotels, Our itinerary will include the easy access to the surrounding Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA and exercise every care possible. However, we can of historical sites, often set some walking uphill and sites may Donana ~ National Park 95014-5435. All reservations will be assume no liability for injury, damage, delay, loss, acci- against remarkably scenic , home countryside and have minimal be extensive. Please be prepared to dent or irregularity in connection with the services of any acknowledged in the order received airplane, ship, motorcoach, or any other conveyance to the elusive Iberian Lynx and visual and ecological impact on actively explore on foot. Binoculars backdrops. Three days will until the maximum enrollment of 24 used in carrying out the arrangements of the tour. We the Spanish Imperial Eagle. the environment. are recommended. Temperatures cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional be given over to exploring sites is reached. Final payment is due on expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, will be in the 70’s -80’s. in the major cities of Seville, Further east we spend time Leading this tour will be August 13, 2006. sickness, weather, strike, war, terrorism quarantine, exploring the villages and This expedition is a tremendous acts of God, or other causes beyond our control. All Cordoba and Granada. Mark Walters. A classicist and Questions: Please call Marisa Eide, such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the landscapes of the Sierra de experience for travelers with an passenger, as tour rates provide for arrangements only While Seville and Cordoba naturalist, Mark leads expeditions Betchart Expeditions Inc., for the time stated. We reserve the right to substitute appetite for adventure and discovery Grazalema. Several of the Telephone (800) 252-4910 another leader of similar expertise or to cancel any tour were originally Roman towns, for us in several Mediterranean who would like to explore Southern prior to departure, in which case the entire payment will archaeological sites we visit or (408) 252-4910 be refunded with no further obligation on our part. The Granada was originally founded countries. Spain led by a Mediterranean classicist Fax: (408) 252-1444. Email: right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any by a Berber tribe known as the are set in rolling countryside and naturalist. (No smoking in vehicles, person as a member of the tour. No refund will be made Join us for a spectacular [email protected] amidst cork oak woods and during lectures, or meals, please.) for the unused portion of any tour unless arrangements Zirids in the 11th century. introduction to the natural are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. The price We will also visit the Cueva olive groves, and are excellent Expedition Fee Includes: Land of the program is based on current tariffs and rates, and wonders and cultural heritage is subject to change. Any tariff, exchange rate, or fuel de la Pilata, which has cave art places for attracting birds, transport; airport transfers; accom- increases will be passed on to participants. Baggage is of Southern Spain. carried at the owner’s risk entirely. It is understood that dating as far back as the Upper especially raptors. modations in first class and country- the air ticket when issued shall constitute the sole con- Best Regards, style hotels which reflect the cultural tract between the passenger and the airline concerned. Palaeolithic 25,000 years ago. In the cities we have carefully The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for heritage of Andalucia; most meals; tips any act, omission, or event during the time passengers During the tour we will also be chosen centrally-located hotels to drivers and guides; group entrance are not on board their plane or conveyance. staying in smaller centers to to ensure easy access for personal fees; baggage handling; leadership, ©2006 Betchart Expeditions Inc. better appreciate village life and exploration. In rural sites we pre- Margaret M. Betchart, President, administration. All rights reserved. the wilder side of Andalucia. fer smallish hotels that provide Betchart Expeditions Inc. Illustrations by April Milne. CST#2036304-40 far back as the Upper Palaeolithic decorated with Arabic inscriptions, Neolithic dolmens. En Itinerary 25,000 years ago. The guided tour is symbols and patterns, the pinnacle of route, we will look for atmospheric. Following sputtering Nasrid architecture, made one Moorish woodland bird species Days 1/2 New York to Madrid Davey lamps we will walk for about poet comment that Granada in those like Great-spotted Depart New York.for Madrid and one hour, viewing cave art and finds days was “as a silver vase filled with Woodpeckers and then take Spain’s modern, high speed from various periods. Continuing on emeralds and jacinths.” We will tour wintering Hoopoes. train southward to Seville. Transfer our way to Ronda we first visit Ronda the palace, its courtyards and extensive The site—occupying a whole hillside— from the station to our hotel in the La Vieja—the ancient Roman site of gardens. Our tour will include a visit to witnessed continuous settlements for city center. Welcome dinner. Hotel Acinipo in rolling countryside 10 miles the pleasure gardens of the sultans, the thousands of years until the Middle Adriano (3 nights). D to the north of the new town. On arrival Generalife, an inspired pattern of walk- Ages. Afternoon free for further Day 3 Seville: Alcazar in Ronda we will break for lunch, and ways, terraced pools, fountains and exploration of Granada and personal & Cathedral take a tour of the old quarter afterwards. patios. Afternoon at leisure for personal interests. Farewell Pe~nas dinner. B,D This morning, we’ll enjoy a tour of the One of the oldest and most picturesque exploration. B Day 13 Departure Moorish Alcazar Palace and Gardens, towns in Spain, Ronda is built on a Day 12 Las Pe~nas de los Gitanos & return home and Seville Cathedral. The original hilltop surrounded by the rugged This extensive archaeological site lies Transfer to Granada airport for the Alcazar Palace was built at the end of the Serrania de Ronda mountains. The close to the town of Montefrio, 30 miles domestic flight to Madrid and onward 12th century and was one of the last town is split into two sections by the west of Granada. We will walk through flights. B major buildings from the Moorish deep El Tajo gorge, spanned by a delightful oak woodland to discover period. Today it is a blend of Moorish superb historic bridge. B,D Day 9 Grazalema and Renaissance styles dating mainly #950 from the 14th century, with richly Grazalema is a sleepy pueblo blanco Reservations planted garden rooms, formal pools set at over 2500 feet against a backdrop & and fountains creating the atmosphere of fir-clad mountains. We will tour the Yes! I/We want to join Andalucia Expedition, October 13-25, 2006 of a grand private garden. The highlight village on foot, learning about the Arab offered by AAASTravels, Sigma Xi & ACS Expeditions. Please reserve influence in local Spanish architecture SIGMA XI &ACS of the Cathedral tour will be a climb up ____ space(s).