Singles Travel Company - Spain, April 2-11, 2010

Wonderful Spain!

Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Grenada, Cordoba, Seville
April 2-11, 2010

Spain This vibrant vacation includes Spain’s most popular cities. We'll start in Madrid and end in Barcelona with so much to discover in between! Stay overnight in Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, and Seville, and also stop in Cordoba. We'll be hosted by a local English speaking tour guide in all major cities. Highlights are a visit to Madrid’s Prado Museum, to Gaudi's Sagrada Famila in Barcelona, Granada’s Alhambra and Water Gardens of the Generalife, Seville’s cathedral with Columbus' tomb and the Santa Cruz quarter, and Cordoba’s Mosque of the Caliphs.
Come join us! An unforgettable vacation & the entire group is single!

Price includes......

8 Nights First Class Hotel Accommodations

Twin Bedded rooms with private bath or shower
Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling (1)

Services of a professional tour director while touring
Private deluxe motorcoach with air conditioning & extra leg room
Total Meals -12

8 Buffet Breakfasts (BB)
4 Dinners (three-course dinners) (D) includes

welcome dinner in Madrid
farewell dinner in Barcelona

Cities, Sites and Excursion Activities:

Madrid- Welcome dinner; Guided sightseeing including Puerta del Sol; Plaza de España; the Parliment; Cibeles Fountain; Calle Alcala; Paseo de Castellana; Prado Museum
Cordoba- Guided sightseeing including Alcazar; Jewish Quarter; Mosque of the Caliphs
Seville- Guided sightseeing including Maria Luisa Park; Plaza de España; Cathedral with Columbus’ tomb; Santa Cruz Quarter; Optional Flamenco Show
Troglodyte Cave Dwellings; Mora Pass
Valencia- Guided walking tour
Granada- Guided sightseeing including Alhambra; Water Gardens of the Generalife
Barcelona- Guided sightseeing including Columbus Monument; Ramblas and Plaza de Cataluna; Paseo de Gracia; Montjuïc Hill; Gaudi's Sagrada Familia and the Gothic Quarter

Other singles to enjoy your vacation with
Many Spanish experiences including learning about their culture, foods, wines, social life and customs

Hotels- (SF) Superior First-Class (F) First-Class
Madrid Husa Moncloa (F), Seville Sevilla Center (SF), Granada Saray (SF), Valencia Astoria Palace (SF), Barcelona Rivoli Ramblas (F)

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Itinerary

Day 1, Fri, Apr. 2, 2010 Leave U.S./Canada
We board our overnight transatlantic flights for Madrid, Spain to begin our Spanish adventure!

Day 2, Sat, Apr. 3, 2010 Arrive in Madrid, Spain
It’s time to rest or to join the locals in El Retiro Park. At 6 pm, we’ll meet our Tour Director and traveling companions and have a welcome dinner at our hotel. (D)

Day 3, Sun, Apr. 4, 2010 Madrid-Today is Easter!
The capital since 1561, Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, the showcase of a country resolutely turned towards the future. Morning sightseeing with a local guide takes us to the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana.
Then, the highlight: a visit to the palatial Prado Museum with its priceless art treasures.
We’ll enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Exciting optional excursions are available. (BB)

Day 4, Mon, Apr. 5, 2010 Madrid–Cordoba-Seville
This morning, we drive south through the arid landscapes of Don Quixote’s La Mancha to Cordoba, where sightseeing with a local guide includes the Alcazar, the Roman Bridge, and the medieval old Jewish Quarter. Tour the magnificent 8th-century Mosque of the Caliphs, famous for its 850 pillars of porphyry, marble, and jasper.
Then, continue to vibrant, festive Seville. (BB,D)

Day 5, Tues, Apr. 6, 2010 Seville
During our sightseeing tour with a local guide, we'll hear about the city’s role in Roman times, its conquest by the Moors in 712 AD, and its contribution to the discovery of the New World. Admire Maria Luisa Park, the Golden Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that used to be the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Then, stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming Santa Cruz Quarter, and visit the Cathedral with Columbus’ tomb, the world’s largest gothic edifice.
For a truly Andalusian night out, reserve a seat at our optional and fun flamenco show. (BB)

Day 6, Wed, Apr. 7, 2010 Seville–Granada
Today sightseeing with a local guide features Granada’s main attraction, the Alhambra-which features Islamic architecture and beautifully detailed gardens, a fantasy of “lace in stone” surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains. We'll have some time to amble through the exotic Water Gardens of the Generalife.
Tonight dinner is included and then maybe some local nightlife. (BB,D)

Day 7, Thur, Apr. 8, 2010      Granada–Valencia
Cross Mora Pass and pass troglodyte cave dwellings hollowed out of the soft tufa stone near Purullena and Guadix on our way to Valencia, once a royal capital.
Dinner is at leisure; maybe some Paella with a glass of good local sangria?                                   (BB)

Day 8, Fri, Apr 9, 2010 Valencia-Barcelona
Valencia’s Roman, Moorish, and Spanish history comes alive during our guided walking tour.
Enjoy free time before driving along the coast to Barcelona, the proud capital of Catalonia and Spain’s second-largest city.
Tonight, maybe join the group for an optional dinner at a typical Catalonian restaurant. (BB)

Day 9, Sat, Apr. 10, 2010 Barcelona
Sightseeing with a local guide features the Columbus Monument, elegant tree-lined Ramblas, Plaza de Cataluna, and Paseo de Gracia. Visit the spectacular Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s masterpiece, and enjoy a panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuïc Hill. Also visit the Gothic Quarter.
Afternoon at leisure, and an optional excursion to Montserrat may be arranged.
Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at our hotel to celebrate the success of our vacation in Espana! (BB,D)

Day 10, Sun, Apr. 11, 2010 Depart for Home
Yes, it’s time to say farewell. Our homebound flights have us arriving home the same day. (BB)

Price
$1749.00 Land only, per person, based on double occupancy (roommate matching available)
$1749.00 No charge for a room to yourself if you sign up early! LIMITED number of rooms at this price.

Airfare is additional and you need to fly into Madrid and out of Barcelona. Leave from U.S./Canada- Apr 2 arriving Apr 3 in Madrid and fly out Apr 11 from Barcelona arriving the same day home. (Dates different for pre or post night packages)

Transfers:
Tours Dates only:
$36 for Madrid airport transfer. Arrive in Madrid airport between 7am-3pm.
$36 fro Barcelona airport transfer. Leave from Barcelona airport between 6am-3pm.
Non-Tour Dates-pre/post packages only
$69 Madrid with purchase of pre package (same times as above)
$39 Barcelona with purchase of post package (same times as above)

Extend your Vacation
Pre Night in Madrid and/or Post Night in Barcelona (roommate not guaranteed)

-----Pre Night-Madrid Hotel
The Husa Moncloa Hotel is located in the heart of the business district in one of the best areas of Madrid. It is close to the Prado Museum, the Royal Palace and the best shopping areas and is therefore ideally placed for all that the city has to offer. Enjoy the best service and feel as though you were in your own home with its excellent facilities and professional staff.
1 Pre night Madrid $139 double occupancy; $219 Single occupancy (includes taxes and breakfast)
2 Pre nights Madrid $269 double occupancy; $419 Single occupancy (Includes taxes and breakfast)

-----Post Night –Barcelona Hotel
The first thing you will notice about the hotel Rivoli Ramblas in Barcelona is its impressive façade, art deco in style, towering over La Rambla. The location is paramount, a 5 minute walk from Placa Catalunya and 10 minutes into the heart of the Barri Gotic and the Barcelona cathedral. The highlight of this hotel is its terrace which has panoramic views over Barcelona and is a lovely place to sit and soak up some sun. The terrace is also home to the gym, solarium, sauna and Jacuzzi, perfect for those lazy siesta times!
1 Post night Barcelona $159 double occupancy; $179 Single occupancy (includes taxes and breakfast)
2 Post nights Barcelona $309 double occupancy; $339 Single occupancy (includes taxes and breakfast

Travel Insurance is highly recommended. Please request more information at time of reservation.

Price does not include: items of a personal nature, meals not specified in itinerary, tips to drivers and guides, phone calls, airport transfers, alcoholic drinks, tips to single host, etc.

Passports are required for all U. S. and Canadian citizens. No visas are needed. Non-U.S. citizens please check with your respective consulate.

Activity Level You’ll encounter lots of walking; walking on uneven surfaces; and possibly stairs to access some areas.

Weather The spring time in Spain can be sunny during the day with cooler/cold nights. Less tourists/crowds at this time makes it a pleasant time to travel. You can expect daytime high temperatures to be in the mid 50’s- 60’s.

Singles Travel Experience- This special trip offering offers an excellent value for our single traveler. We have partnered with other singles vacation companies to assure that we have a diverse and large enough group to merit a travel host and have planned on having one if we have at least 20 singles booked.
We have the whole bus reserved for our singles so please sign up early to reserve your space.
In the event that we have less than 20 guests, the tour may not be exclusively single but that’s no reason not to take advantage of this incredible opportunity as the group will have a professional, local tour director lead the program. In addition, we’ll have one of our travelers act as a ‘first day activity person’ to make sure our singles meet each other.

Final documents are sent approximately 10-12 days prior to the trip with lots of great information and also the names of fellow travelers, where to meet, hotel contact addresses, etc.

Fine Print—Wonderful Spain—April 2-11, 2010
Your payment for a reservation on this trip constitutes consent and acknowledgement of all the provisions in this Fine Print listed below and in the Singles Travel Company General Terms and Conditions. Please make sure you read both of these important pieces of information and call us with any questions. Per our tour operator the hotels are subject to change.

Deposit of $500.00 by credit card or check (payable to Travel Advisors) is due with your reservation.

Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure date.

Cancellation Fees and Refunds All cancellations must be in writing. At any time of your cancellation there will be a Singles Travel Company $50 administrative fee. Between January 3-28, 2010 - $350 penalty applies. Between January 29 and March 12, 2010 - 50% penalty applies. After March 12, 2010 - 100% penalty applies.

Note that if you elect to take a roommate and he/she cancels after final payment due date, we will do everything to find a new match. However, if no match is found, the difference in cost for a single room is the responsibility of the guest who cancels. No refund will be given to the guest who cancels, regardless of the tour company policy as stated above. We are not responsible for costs related to cancellations after our cut off date.
No refunds on unused portions of the tour. Cancellation fees also apply to additional accommodations reserved prior to and after the tour booked with the tour operator of the trip. After airline tickets are issued, airline cancellations are per the airline’s policy/ and or the tour operator if purchased through the tour operator and are usually non-refundable and sometimes non reusable.
Travel insurance is highly recommended!

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