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Globus [?]
Depart from: Madrid
Duration:
9 days
Highlights:
This is the best way to see the highlights of Spain in a short time! Begin with two nights in Madrid, where you'll enjoy a welcome dinner and guided sightseeing including a visit to the palatial Prado Museum, which houses 8,000 pieces of Western painting. Via Cordoba, where a guided visit to the Mosque of the Caliphs is included, arrive in festive Seville, capital of Andalusia. Visit the Alcazar, founded in the 11th century as a Moorish fortress.
... In Granada, join an included guided walking tour that visits the Alhambra Complex"a palace, citadel, and fortress for the Nasrid sultans and their servants, elite soldiers, and high officials from the 13th to 14th centuries"and the Water Gardens of Generalife, the oldest decorative garden in the Western World. Then enjoy a dinner outing to one of Granada's local restaurants. Next up: Valencia, once a royal capital, where Roman, Moorish, and Spanish history come alive during your guided walking tour. Your adventure concludes with two overnights and an included farewell dinner in Barcelona, Spain's second-largest city. Guided sightseeing shows off the Columbus Monument, elegant Ramblas, Gaudi's masterful Sagrada Familia Basilica, and the gothic quarter.This trip"featuring the best of Spain"is sure to leave you with plenty of memories to share with loved ones back home. So pack your camera and get ready for a marvelous vacation.Note:December 21 Departure Christmas Eve in Seville Read More
Globus [?]
Duration:
9 days
Highlights:
Enjoy this vacation to spectacular Spain and visit some of Spain's most famous cities, including Madrid, Toledo, Granada, and Seville. Spain is a country steeped in history, and you'll have an opportunity to see some of its historical sights, as well as its well-known museums and churches. A tour highlight is the Prado Museum in Madrid. One of the most prestigious art museums in the world, the Prado houses 8,000 pieces of Western painting"from th
...e Middle Ages to the 19th century. Enjoy Toledo, a city that has been influenced by three cultures"Arabic, Jewish, and Christian"and see the architectural styles left behind by each. Also visit Granada, a city with more than 1,000 years of recorded history, and see the Alhambra Complex. The Alhambra was a palace, citadel, and fortress for the Nasrid sultans and their servants, elite soldiers, and high officials from the 13th to 14th centuries. Time on the Costa del Sol gives you a chance to relax, enjoy the sandy beaches, and browse the trendy boutiques. While in Spain, be sure to sample tapas and paella, and take lots of photos of this memorable vacation.No one brings the world's stories to life like we do. What story will you discover next? Read More
Globus [?]
Duration:
12 days
Highlights:
Enjoy this vacation to spectacular Spain and visit some of Spain's most famous cities, including Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Seville, and Barcelona. Spain is a country steeped in history, and you'll have an opportunity to see some of its historical sights, as well as its well-known museums and churches. A tour highlight is the Prado Museum in Madrid. One of the most prestigious art museums in the world, the Prado houses 8,000 pieces of Western paint
...ing"from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. Enjoy Toledo, a city that has been influenced by three cultures"Arabic, Jewish, and Christian"and see the architectural styles left behind by each. Also visit Granada, a city with more than 1,000 years of recorded history, and see the Alhambra Complex. The Alhambra was a palace, citadel, and fortress for the Nasrid sultans and their servants, elite soldiers, and high officials from the 13th to 14th centuries. Time on the Costa del Sol gives you a chance to relax, enjoy the sandy beaches, and browse the trendy boutiques. In Barcelona, visit the Sagrada Familia, Gaudi's magnificent church started in 1882 and still not completed today. While in Spain, be like a local and sample tapas and paella. Be sure to pack your camera, so you can capture the wonderful monuments and scenery from this glorious vacation.With Globus, you'll see more than a place. You'll discover its story. Read More
Globus [?]
Duration:
13 days
Highlights:
This fantastic trip covers three countries"Spain, Morocco, and Portugal"concentrating on the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula. On this tour, you'll see many of the area's historic sights, including the Alcazar in Seville, founded in the 11th century as a Moorish fortress, and the Alhambra Complex in Granada. The Alhambra was a palace, citadel, and fortress for the Nasrid sultans and their servants, elite soldiers, and high officials from th
...e 13th to 14th centuries.If you're interested in religious sights, this tour is not to be missed. Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary in Fatima, where pilgrims from all over the world visit; Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon, built to thank the Virgin Mary for Portugal's success in its voyages around the world; the Church of Santo Tome in Toledo, which has one of El Greco's most famous paintings; and more. Ferry crossings over the Strait of Gibraltar afford you spectacular views of the Rock. There's a full day at leisure at the Costa del Sol, so you can enjoy the sandy beaches, browse the shops, or join an optional excursion to the Rock of Gibraltar. These are just a few of the many highlights on this wonderful trip to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco"a trip of a lifetime!At Globus, we design our journeys around the stories that they will tell. What story will you discover next? Read More
Globus [?]
Duration:
14 days
Highlights:
This vacation is perfect for those who wish to experience all the excitement and energy of Spain. You'll visit Spain's most popular cities, including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Vitoria, Pamplona, Toledo, and Seville. You'll have time to relax on the Costa del Sol, where you can sample traditional Spanish cuisine, walk on the sandy beaches, and browse the trendy boutiques. You'll also visit the Rock of Gibraltar, in British hands since
...1704.History fans will enjoy seeing the Alcazar in Seville, founded in the 11th century as a Moorish fortress, and the Alhambra Complex in Granada. The Alhambra was a palace, citadel, and fortress for the Nasrid sultans and their servants, elite soldiers, and high officials from the 13th to 14th centuries. Fans of art and architecture will delight in seeing the Prado Museum in Madrid, with its 8,000 pieces of Western painting, and the Sagrada Familia, Gaudi's masterpiece in Barcelona. History, art, architecture, beaches, Spanish food, and time for shopping"what more could you ask for in a vacation to Spain?A good story starts with a good vacation. What story might you discover next? Read More
Globus [?]
Duration:
16 days
Highlights:
Spain, Portugal, and Morocco"three glorious countries rich in history and culture, and on this tour, you'll experience them all! You'll have overnights in Lisbon, Seville, Rabat, Marrakesh, Fez, Granada, and Madrid. Tour highlights include the Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon. A symbol of Portugal's power during the Age of Discovery, King Manual I built it to thank the Virgin Mary for Portugal's success in its voyages around the world. Step bac
...k in time in Marrakesh as you wander through the Djemaa-el-Fna, a square and exotic bizarre offering some of the greatest open-air entertainment. Listen to the storytellers"an integral part of the culture"and browse for handicrafts. It's not hard to imagine what it was like in the past, a time when caravans loaded their camels with food and goods to sell at the markets. Visit Gibraltar, in British hands since 1704, and learn about its turbulent history. Spend time on the Costa del Sol, where you can relax and soak up the sun on the beach. Sample tapas and paella in Spain, and enjoy a wine tasting in Setubal, Portugal. These are just a few of the many highlights offered on this spectacular vacation. You'll be sure to arrive home with lots of photos and stories to treasure from this memorable vacation.No one brings the world's stories to life like we do. What story will you discover next? Read More
Globus [?]
Duration:
17 days
Highlights:
This vacation shows you all of Portugal"as well as Madrid and Barcelona"without any rush, thanks to the well-planned 2- or 3-night stopovers in Lisbon, Oporto, the Algarve, Barcelona, and Madrid. Start in Lisbon and see the interior and almost the entire coastline of Portugal. Guided sightseeing tours in Lisbon, Oporto, and Evora allow you to see many of the must-see sights, including Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon. Built in 1502 and now regarded
...as Lisbon's most important landmark, it was traditional for Portuguese seafarers to pray in the chapel before their departure to the unknown. In Evora, visit the Ossuary Chapel, with its walls covered with thousands of human bones and skulls. Enjoy the Roman ruins of Conimbriga, tour the excavations, view the well-preserved mosaics, and visit the excellent museum. Spend time in the Algarve, Portugal's most popular vacation area, where you can relax and explore this beautiful resort at your own pace. From here, take an excursion to the Promontory of Sagres, where Henry the Navigator lived and planned his overseas expansion. For those interested in food and wine, you'll have an opportunity to enjoy an olive oil tasting in Belmonte (birthplace of Pedro Alvares Cabral, discoverer of Brazil) and a wine tasting at a port wine cellar in Oporto. In Spain, see the Prado Museum in Madrid and the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona. All of this and much more await you on this wonderful vacation to Portugal and Spain"a trip of a lifetime!All services in Barcelona and Madrid, including Local Host assistance, are provided by Monograms. Read More
Globus [?]
Duration:
19 days
Highlights:
Spain, Portugal, and Morocco"three glorious countries rich in history and culture, and on this tour, you'll experience them all! You'll have overnights in Lisbon, Seville, Rabat, Marrakesh, Fez, Granada, Madrid, and Barcelona. Tour highlights include the Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon. A symbol of Portugal's power during the Age of Discovery, King Manual I built it to thank the Virgin Mary for Portugal's success in its voyages around the world. An
...other architectural wonder is the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Gaudi's magnificent church started in 1882 and still not completed today. Step back in time in Marrakesh as you wander through the Djemaa-el-Fna, a square and exotic bizarre offering some of the greatest open-air entertainment. Listen to the storytellers"an integral part of the culture"and browse for handicrafts. It's not hard to imagine what it was like in the past, a time when caravans loaded their camels with food and goods to sell at the markets. Visit Gibraltar, in British hands since 1704, and learn about its turbulent history. Spend time on the Costa del Sol, where you can relax and soak up the sun on the beach. Sample tapas and paella in Spain, and enjoy a wine tasting in Setubal, Portugal. These are just a few of the many highlights offered on this spectacular vacation. You'll be sure to arrive home with lots of photos and stories to treasure from this memorable vacation.With Globus, you'll see more than a place. You'll discover its story. Read More