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SPAIN

BARCELONA IMMERSION

ACTIVE TRAVELFOR CULTURAL

EXPLORERS

May 4-15, 2016

Full Special SpecialPrice Savings Price

$3,745 $250 $3,495*

*Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2015.

VAT is an additional $295 per person.

All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transporta-tion costs (unless otherwise stated) and valid until October 1, 2015. Please contact us for current pricingand information. Single accommodations are an additional $650 (limited availability).

Cosmopolitan, vibrant and intoxicating, Barcelona isthe jewel of Spain’sMediterranean coast.Founded by the Romansmore than 2,000 years ago, the capital of Catalonia stays young by welcomingnew ideas that fuse perfectly with its rich past. Through the years,Barcelona’s creative citizens have pushed innovations in architecture, art,cuisine and more. Barcelona’s spectacular cityscape and the works of creative visionaries are a feast for the eyes. Delve into several facets ofBarcelona’s history. Walk through the Barri Gòtic, where the narrow warrenof streets will transport you to medieval Barcelona, and marvel at the whimsical genius of Gaudí in the Eixample district. Stroll through thestreets of El Born, where medieval knights once jousted, to see the SantaMaria del Mar, an imposing 14th-century church built in the Gothic style ofCatalonia. Immerse yourself in Barcelona, and discover a unique and wonderful city.

INCLUDED FEATURES

Accommodations• 10 nights in Barcelona, Spain, at

the first-class RenaissanceBarcelona Hotel.

Transportation • Two 10-ride Metro cards.

Activities and Events• Informative educational programs, presented by localexperts, will enhance your insightinto the region.

• All excursions as outlined in yourprogram itinerary.

• Personal VOX listening deviceto hear every word from your expert,English-speaking guides.

• Attend a Welcome Reception andDinner.

• Gather for a Farewell Receptionand Dinner.

Extensive Meal Program• Enjoy 10 breakfasts, five lunches and

three dinners; tea or coffee with allmeals, plus wine with dinner.

• Sample authentic regional specialties during select meals at featured local restaurants.

• Take advantage of leisure time to try the local cuisine independently.

MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS• Consultation services of a

dedicated Passenger ServiceRepresentative prior to departure.

• Services of an experienced TravelDirector throughout your stay.

• Tipping of excursion guides and drivers.

• Detailed travel and destination information to assist in planning.

• Complimentary travel wallet.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS• Your exclusive Small-Group experience is limited to 28 travelers to maximize your travel experience.• Travel like a local with two 10-ride Metro cards.

• Discover Barcelona’s artistic heritage during excursionsthat highlight the region’s most famous artists and architects,

including Antoni Gaudí, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí.• Savor the flavors of Catalán cuisine and learn how to re-create dishes at

home during a cooking lesson.• A blend of planned excursions and free time allows you to surround

yourself in the culture of Barcelona and its environs at your own pace.• Three lectures provide context and background for your adventures.• The Works of Antoni Gaudí and the Palau de la Música Catalana areUNESCO World Heritage sites featured in this program.

BARCELONA IMMERSION

DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSITDepart for Barcelona, Spain.AA Provided for AHI FlexAir participants.

DAY 2 ~ BARCELONAUpon arrival, transferA to theRenaissance Barcelona Hotel.Tonight, attend a Welcome Receptionand Dinner.DAY 3 ~ BARCELONAEducational Focus: The History ofCatalonia and Barcelona.Excursion: The Barri Gòtic. Set outon a walking tour of Barcelona’s GothicQuarter, where medieval Barcelonaflourished. Stroll along La Rambla, the busy pedestrian boulevard. VisitPlaça St. Jaume, where civic leadershave run the city since Roman times.Local Flavor: Enjoy a tapas lunch.Independent Exploration: Theafternoon is at leisure.DAY 4 ~ BARCELONAEducational Focus: Modernismand Antoni Gaudí.Excursion: Barcelona’s ModernistCityscape. Hop on the Metro and headto the Sagrada Familia, the cathedraldesigned by Gaudí. Continue to see thefaçades of several modernist buildings,including Casa Battló and Casa Amatller.Independent Exploration: Theafternoon is at leisure.Local Flavor: Try traditional cuisinetonight at a local restaurant.DAY 5 ~ SITGES/BARCELONAExcursion: The Artists of Sitges.Travel by train to the seaside town ofSitges. Visit the Cau Ferrat Museum,home and studio of artist SantiagoRusiñol (1861-1931) to see pieces byRusiñol and his contemporaries.Continue to the Maricel Museum,whose collections include pieces dating from the Middle Ages.Independent Exploration: Theafternoon is at leisure.DAY 6 ~ BARCELONAExcursion: Post-OlympicBarcelona. Stroll through PortOlímpic, the marina built for the 1992Olympic Games. The marina, part of the Olympic Village, continues to servethe city. See Fish, the stainless-steelsculpture created by Frank Gehry.

Local Flavor: Learn how to make delicious Catalán cuisine during a cooking lesson.DAY 7 ~ BARCELONAExcursion: El Born. Visit the PicassoMuseum, located in five medieval townhouses, to see one of the largestcollections of work by the influentialpainter. Continue with a tour of El Born,site of medieval jousting tournamentsand trade guilds. See the Santa Mariadel Mar, a 14th-century church built inthe Gothic style of Catalonia.Local Flavor: Enjoy a tapas lunch.DAY 8 ~ FIGUERES/GIRONAExcursion: Figueres and Girona.Figueres is the hometown of surrealistartist Salvador Dalí. Visit the DalíTheater-Museum, which is said to bethe world’slargest surrealist object. Thecolorful building adorned with eggs onthe top is as whimsical as the artworkdisplayed inside. Continue to Girona,built by the Romans 2,000 years ago.Explore the medieval Jewish Quarter.DAY 9 ~ BARCELONAIndependent Exploration: The dayis at leisure.DAY 10 ~ MONTSERRAT/PENEDÈS WINE COUNTRYExcursion: The Monastery ofMontserrat and Penedès WineCountry. Visit Montserrat, a ninth-century Benedictine monastery builtnear dramatic sandstone mountains.Continue to the Penedès wine region,which is best known for producing cava,a sparkling wine.DAY 11 ~ BARCELONAExcursion: The Music Palace.Visit the Palau de la Música Catalana, a beautiful modernist concert hall created by art nouveau architect LluísDoménich i Montaner.Tonight, attend a Farewell Receptionand Dinner.DAY 12 ~ IN TRANSITTransfer to the airport for the returnflights to your gateway city.A

NOTE: The information presented is preliminary.Itineraries, included features and schedules are subject to change. All excursions in this program involve an element of walking.

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RENAISSANCE BARCELONAHOTEL

The Renaissance Barcelona Hotel is ideally situated near the Passeig deGràcia and many of Barcelona’s topattractions. The hotel’s city-center location means that Barcelona’s bestshops, restaurants and more are juststeps away. Meet friends for drinks inCuit Bar & Lounge, which showcases traditional Barcelona tapas. CRUSteakhouse offers international fare with a Spanish twist. After a day filledwith seeing the best of Barcelona, return to a luxurious oasis. Relax in awell-appointed guest room with free Wi-Fi, an MP3 docking station and more.

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