 Wonderful Spain!
October 8-18, 2008
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Including Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, The Rock of Gibraltar, and 4
nights in the South of Spain on the Mediterranean Sea in
Torremolinos (Costa del Sol)!
Come join us on this wonderful adventure to Spain and the Costa del Sol with an optional side trip to Morocco! This trip includes so much with a lot of sightseeing but also free time to explore other interests with new friends from the group! You’ll feel like you have really gotten a true flavor of this wonderful country by the end of the trip! Also the itinerary dates allow you the opportunity to join our popular Mediterranean cruise by easily flying a short flight to Barcelona to get on your cruise ship at the end of the trip.
We’ll fly into Madrid, where we’ll spend 2 nights enjoying the city with an included city tour. Maybe take an optional tour to the beautiful town of Toledo before we head to Cordoba via a stop in Merida for lunch and a tour of Roman Theatre. In Cordoba we’ll have an escorted tour of parts of the city. Then we head to Seville for 2 nights to explore this wonderful city.
Next we head to the elegant Costa del Sol on the Mediterranean via the very interesting town of Rhonda. Our 4 nights on the Mediterranean gives us time to see the rock fortress of Gibraltar (see the famous apes and caves), and take some optional trips -maybe to Tangier, Morocco, or visit the picturesque hillside village of Mijas or visit Granada and its main attraction- The Alhambra. Or relax at this seaside town at the beach, go shopping, jog on the beach, or maybe a round of golf! You’ll have 3 full days in this paradise for leisure activities and sightseeing before flying home or to Barcelona for our Mediterranean cruise. This wonderful trip includes so much!
Want to extend your vacation? Before the trip you can join us on our Italy trip and then after the trip why not extend your vacation for 7 nights on our very popular Mediterranean Cruise! Both are easy to do and we have others doing it already!
Don’t miss out on this fun adventure to a country that everyone
agrees
is a delight to visit and explore! You’ll love this trip!
Price Includes
9 nights hotel stays in moderate 3* class hotels in twin bedded rooms with private bath or shower Hotel taxes, service charges, tips for baggage handling; all local taxes
All transportation by motorcoach as per itinerary
On tours Madrid to Cordoba Cordoba to Seville Seville to Costa del Sol
English/ Spanish speaking guide on leaving Madrid up to Costa del Sol 9 meals Tours included:
Madrid- 1/2 Day Panoramic City Tour of Madrid Merida- Tour of Roman Theatre
Cordoba- Tour of the Cordoba
Seville- City Tour of Seville
Rock of Gibraltar Tour- see the famous Barbary 'Apes' and the caves
Free roommate matching services if desired Other singles to travel with and meet Singles Travel Company representative
Itinerary
Day 1
Wednesday, Oct. 8
Depart USA
 Fly transatlantic overnight to Madrid, Spain to begin your vacation in this wonderful country!
Day 2
Thurs, Oct. 9
Arrive in Madrid, Spain
Welcome to Madrid; Spain’s capital city! Upon arrival, you’ll transfer to our hotel. Depending
on your arrival time you can begin exploring or rest until our late afternoon/early evening meeting with your fellow single travelers at our welcome get together! Dinner is at leisure to enjoy some tapas and wine maybe!
Madrid is the capital of Spain and the third most populous city in the European Union. Its effect on world history and politics, as well as its major cultural influence, has ranked Madrid one of the main global cities of the world. Madrid is also the largest city in Spain and is located on the river Manzanares in the center of the country
As the capital of the Spanish Empire, Madrid is a city of great cultural and political importance. While Madrid possesses a modern infrastructure, it has preserved the look and feel of many of its historic neighborhoods and streets. Its landmarks include the huge Royal Palace of Madrid; a restored 1850 opera house; the Buen Retiro Park, opened in 1631; the imposing 19th-century building containing the Spanish National Library (founded 1712); the national archives; an archaeological museum of international reputation; and three superb art museums: one of which is the Prado Museum, which houses one of the finest art collections in the world.
Day 3
Friday, Oct. 10
Arrive in Madrid, Spain
Today enjoy a morning half day panoramic city tour of Madrid which includes many of Madrids’ important and interesting sites such as Paseo Castellana, Gran Via, Cibeles and Neptune Fountains, Alcala Gate, Retiro Park, Plaza de España, Modern Madrid and the University.
The afternoon is free for you to pursue sightseeing on your own or with others from the group. Maybe go shopping or visit the world-renowned Prado Museum, or visit the the Royal Palace of Madrid, which is the official residence of His Majesty, the King of Spain, who makes use of it for official ceremonies, though not residing there
Or take an optional excursion to Toledo, the medieval city of narrow winding streets that sits on a small hill and is enclosed on three sides by the river Tagus. Looking out into the narrow canyon of the river one can see the impressive panoramic view of the city that was painted by El Greco. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986, due to its extensive cultural and monumental heritage as one of the former capitals of the Spanish Empire and place of coexistence of Christian, Jewish and Moorish cultures. Many famous people and artists were born or lived in Toledo. You’ll see the cathedral, St. Tome Church (El Greco masterpiece painting), medieval synagogue, and an artisan workshop.
Dinner is at leisure at a local restaurant of your choice-maybe some tapas and sangria tonight! (B)
Day 4
Saturday, Oct. 11
Madrid to Cordoba via Merida
After breakfast we leave Madrid and head towards Cordoba for the night via a stop in Merida to tour the Roman Theatre, one of Merida’s premier sights which use to house battles between Roman gladiators. We have lunch in Merida and then head to Cordoba for the night. (B)
Day 5
Sunday, Oct. 12
Cordoba to Seville
Cordoba is a captivating city with many attractive monuments and is famous for its’ Mosque-the third largest in the world and one of the most impressive buildings in Spain, now a Catholic Cathedral, that was converted when the Christians conquered Cordoba in 1236. We’ll tour this city before we then continue on to Seville. Tonight anyone interested in an optional Flamenco Show! (B)
Spain is Tapas, Paella & Sangria! Enjoy!
Day 6
Monday, Oct. 13
Seville
This morning we see some of the main sights in Seville such as the cathedral, Giralda Tower, Tower of Gold, Santa Cruz Quarter (former Jewish quarter), Plaza de España- constructed for the 1929 Ibero-American Expo, and Maria Luisa Park. Then your afternoon is free to pursue exploring this historic city on your own or with friends from the group. (B)
Day 7
Tuesday, Oct. 14
Seville to Costa del Sol via Rhonda
After breakfast we depart Seville and head towards the south of Spain via the very interesting town of Rhonda before heading on to the Costa del Sol for 3 nights.
Rhonda spans a deep ravine and is one of Spain’s "white villages". It sits and clings to the sides of sheer cliffs, and the only access is across a bridge over a river that is 300 feet in the air. The city is also famous for being the home of and introducing modern bullfighting.
Next we head towards the Costa del Sol for our 4 night stay on the Mediterranean Coast of the South of Spain in Torremolinos. The Costa del Sol is one of Spain's most popular tourist destinations. The area's mild climate is the attraction that makes it possible to enjoy the beaches and a wide variety of outdoor activities year round. (B)
Day 8
Wednesday, Oct. 15
Costa del Sol
After breakfast we head out for an interesting day trip to the famous Rock of Gibraltar.
In Gibraltar you cross the border from Spain into British territory, where you can see British policemen, spend British money and enjoy the duty free shopping. Enjoy a tour of this famous Rock of Gibraltar, see the Spanish and Moroccan coastlines and enjoy the playful semi wild troop of Barbary 'Apes' (they are actually Barbary macaque monkeys). It is said the British will not leave Gibraltar until the apes have left. Hang on to your belongings though, they are cheeky little monkeys! Our tour includes a panoramic drive around the Rock, the WW II gun emplacements, as well as the Barbary Apes.
After descending from the Rock, there will be a little free time for shopping in the main area of the town. After our visit to Gibraltar we return to the Costa del Sol on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. (B)
Day 9
Thursday, Oct. 16
Costa del Sol
Today is a free day to enjoy the beach resort town of Torremolinos on the beautiful Costa del Sol of Spain or sign up for an optional excursion. Lots still to see and do. Maybe take an optional trip to The Alhambra in Granada and/or take a short trip (taxi) to the quaint hillside village of Mijas for dinner or a great view of the coastline; the shopping is fun here too! You can also spend the day enjoying the beach, golf, or shop-it’s right near our hotel. Dinner at one of the beach side restaurants is always nice. (B)
Day 10
Friday, Oct. 17
Costa del Sol
Another free day on the Costa del Sol. Still lots to see and do or just spend the day on the beach. Maybe take an optional tour to Tangier, Morocco. Tangier is an ancient Phoenician town and is at the crossroads of Africa and Europe, the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, and it has a very individual character. It is also one of the oldest cities in Morocco. Although it has lost a little of its glamorous image from yesteryear, it is still a bustling city with an air of mystery surrounding it. For most visitors that arrive in Morocco by sea, it is their first point of contact with the country and it is very much a tourist town. After a period of effective Spanish control from 1940 to 1945 during World War II, Tangier was reunited with the rest of Morocco following the country's independence in 1956. The optional tour to Tangier will include ferry and transportation and a panoramic tour including Pillars of Hercules, beautiful mansions, Casbah with lunch with belly dancing, and time for some shopping. (B)
Day 11
Saturday, Oct. 18
Depart for USA
Say good-bye this morning to your new friends as you make your way to the airport for your flight home. Or if you are going on to our Mediterranean Cruise, take a short flight to Barcelona and transfer to the pier to join our Mediterranean Cruise to the South of France and Italy! (B)
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Price |
$1599.00
per person, double occupancy, land only (remember we can
assign a roommate)
$ 599.00 add to above for a room to yourself.
Very, very limited availability.
Airfare
is additional and should be booked into Madrid arriving Oct 9 in time for our late afternoon welcome get together and out of Malaga, Spain, Oct 18, at any time of your choice.
If taking our Mediterranean Cruise, you’ll need to take a short, early morning flight from Malaga at the end of the trip to Barcelona & then transfer to the pier to join the cruise. We already have singles booked on this flight so call early enough so we can get you on the same flight. If you need help with airfare, call for air pricing from your hometown. Air prices are based on availability at time of booking.
Airport transfers
–we will help coordinate air flights (you can still book your own) so you can hopefully transfer in with others to the hotel in Madrid and back to the airport in Malaga from the Costa Del Sol, as transfers are not included. Make sure we get your airline schedule early to help coordinate flights.
Travel Insurance
is highly recommended. Please inquire when signing up and information will be sent to you with your deposit receipt.
***Please note
to keep the price down due to the devaluation of the dollar in Europe we have lowered the price by having a professional guide and tour that leaves from Madrid up until the Costa del Sol stay. That part of the tour will be a mix of people and will be in English and Spanish. We will have a Singles Travel Company social escort from the same trip last year that will be with you throughout the trip. We have also added a stop in Rhonda on the way to the Costa del Sol. This trip is now much more affordable and is a great itinerary! Hope you can join us!
Price does not include
airfare, passport fees, transfers, optional tours, gratuities to tour director and to professional guides on tours, meals not listed in the ‘price includes’, and items of a personal nature, i.e. telephone calls, etc.
Valid passports
are required for travel and valid up to 6 months after the trip date. Non U.S. citizens are responsible for consulting your local consulate regarding necessary passports/visas for entry.
After the Spain trip, why not consider taking our 7 night Mediterranean Cruise that starts on October 18 from Barcelona to France and Italy including the ports of -French Riviera (Monte Carlo/ Nice)--Florence/Pisa--Rome--Naples/Capri--& Sicily!
Call for details or see our website. This cruise is almost sold out so call soon. |
Fine
Print – Spain, October 8-18, 2008.
Your payment for a reservation on this trip constitutes consent & acknowledgement of all the provisions in this Fine Print listed below & in the Singles Travel Company General Terms & Conditions. Please make sure you read both of these important pieces of information & call us with any questions. Hotels will be 3 stars, are subject to change and exact hotels used will be available closer to the trip date.
Payments Checks
preferred (made payable to Travel Advisors) or credit cards.
Deposits
A deposit of $200.00 is due
with your reservation.
Final payments
are due 75 days prior to
trip.
Cancellation Fee and Refunds
All cancellations must be in writing. Any cancellations 91 days or more prior to the trip-complete refund of deposit, minus a $50 cancellation fee payable to Singles Travel Company. For any cancellations within 90 days of departure- no refund. No refund on unused portions of the trip. After airline tickets are issued, airline cancellations are per the airline’s policy.
Travel/Trip Cancellation insurance is highly recommended.
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