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Day 2 | MADRID

Buffet Breakfast. Today you will have the opportunity to experience this

wonderful city on your own peace with the sightseeing Hop on-Hop off

tour, where you will be able to get on and off the bus at different stops

as you desire. Near the famous Plaza Mayor is the area known as the

“old aristocratic center” where the jewel in the crown is the Royal

Palace, an imposing building dating from the 17th century featuring a

mixture of Baroque and classicist styles. Besides it, is the elegant Plaza

de Oriente, the Teatro Real Opera house, and the cathedral of La

Almudena. Overnight in Madrid.

Day 3 | MADRID - GRANADA

Buffet Breakfast. You will have free time to continue exploring the city

on your own or for shopping. Check-out from your hotel and departure

by train from Madrid to Granada. Option: transfers from hotel to

railway station in both cities: Madrid and Granada. Arrival and Check in

at your hotel. Rest of the day free to discover the amazing former

capital of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada. Overnight in Granada.

Day 4 | GRANADA (Splendor of the Nasrid Kingdom)

Buffet Breakfast In the morning enjoy by your own a visit to the

Alhambra and the Generalife Gardens. Also you will have at your

disposal an Audio-Guide visit System with 4 different routes to move

freely around Granada. The Alhambra is a beautiful complex of buildings

and gardens. Its leafy tree-lined walkways provide pleasant shade

enhanced by the abundance of water that flows in its streams. It was

the largest political and aristocratic centre of the Moslem West.

Day 1 | ORIGIN - MADRID

Upon arrival to Madrid Airport you will be welcomed by our driver and

then transfer to your hotel. Check-in and rest of the day free to explore

Madrid, the capital of Spain, a cosmopolitan city that combines modern

infrastructure with its status as an economic, financial and administrative

center with an immense cultural and artistic heritage. The city has more

than 60 museums covering all human knowledge. The Puerta del Sol

square, the very center of the city, is surrounded by an extensive area of

shops and businesses, and the “Paseo del Arte” Art route, derives its name

from world class museums, palaces and gardens. Overnight in Madrid.

Spain & Portugal

Introducing the tour

With this exiting tour you will be able to discover the historic lands of Al Andalus, ruled by Muslims from the beginning of the caliphate of

Córdoba in 711 until the fall of Granada in 1492, reaching its maximum expansion in the tenth century, when it covered three quarters of the

Iberian Peninsula. The Moslem Kingdom of Granada may have fallen in 1492, but a wealth of ruins and landmarks remains today, offering visitors

wonders from the eight centuries of Arab presence, in cities such as Granada, Seville and Cordoba.

Optional Services (Not included)

Private transfers from train station - hotel in: Madrid, Cordoba, Seville & Granada. Tours and Day trips: On Regular basis: Madrid: Walking visit to

“Madrid de los Austrias” and Royal Palace. Cordoba: Walking guided tour. Seville: Guadalquivir River Cruise.

The Price Includes Private transfers, Madrid airport - hotel - Madrid airport.

Overnight Accommodation with Buffet Breakfast, 3 nights in Madrid, 2 in Granada, 1 in Cordoba and 2 in Seville

Ticket for Sightseeing hop on & hop off tour (24 hours) in Madrid & Seville.

Audio Guide System in Granada with entrance tickets for Alhambra & Generalife Gardens.

AVE/Altaria train tickets (tourist class): Madrid - Granada - Cordoba - Seville - Madrid.

9 Days / 8 Nights Madrid - Granada - Cordoba - Seville on AVE train

Alhambra (Granada)

COMBINED TRAIN TOUR

Option Extra Nights in

Madrid

Treasures of Moslem Spain

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Day 7 | SEVILLE

Buffet Breakfast In the morning you will be able to discover the city on

your own pace with the Sightseeing Hop on-Hop off tour. Seville, one of

the most charming cities of Spain, is famous worldwide for its culture,

monuments, traditions and artistic heritage. The streets and squares of

the city are lively and busy. Overnight in Seville.

Day 8 | SEVILLE - MADRID

Buffet Breakfast Check out from your hotel. Departure from Seville to

Madrid by AVE train. Option: transfers in Seville and Madrid. Arrival to

Madrid & Check in at your hotel. Madrid comes from the Arabic word

Magerit ("mother of waters"), which was the name that was given to

the fortress built by Muhammed I (823-886). Although the city grew

under the Arabs for two hundred years, the only remains still standing

from that period are the wall and a few towers, which were turned into

bell towers. You can also discover the area called Los Austrias (Hapsburg

dynasty from 16th century, maximum splendour in the 17th century),

with beautiful palaces, churches and convents. Overnight in Madrid.

Day 9 | MADRID - ORIGIN

Buffet Breakfast Check out from the hotel. Private transfer to Madrid

airport and end of our services.

The Palace premises comprise courtyards and fountains, as well as,

the Nasrid buildings that served as living quarters for the monarchs.

The oldest building is the Alcazaba citadel. One of the most important

structures is the La Vela tower, which offers one of the loveliest views

of the Alhambra. The courtyard of the Lions with its fountains is one

of the most beautiful in the complex. The Generalife gardens were

partially constructed as far back as 1319, and reflect the old layout of

an Arab villa, with their patios and viewing points. You can also visit

the Royal Chapel where you can see the tombs of the Catholic mon-

archs, and those of their daughter, Juana, and her husband, Felipe el

Hermoso. Also you can visit the Albayzin neighborhood, with its deep

Arabic flavor with narrow steep streets. Overnight in Granada.

Day 5 | GRANADA - CORDOBA

Buffet Breakfast Departure by train from Granada to Cordoba. Op-

tion: Transfers in both cities: Granada and Cordoba. Arrival and check

in at your hotel. Then free time to explore this immensely historical

city, the ancient capital of the Umayyad Caliphate which has a unique

wealth of monuments. Its historic centre has the UNESCO World

Heritage designation, and this is not only on account of the Great

Mosque. Such splendor is palpable in the intelligentsia of this center

of wisdom and knowledge that has given birth to important great

men such as Seneca, Averroes and Maimonides. Walking through the

streets of Cordoba is like going from one historical period to another

discovering charming streets, squares and whitewashed courtyards

arranged around the Mosque-Cathedral. Overnight in Cordoba.

Day 6 | CORDOBA - SEVILLE

Buffet Breakfast. Cordoba has one of the largest old city centers in

Europe which was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Option:

Join a walking guided tour visiting the Mosque - Cathedral of Cordoba

and strolling around the old city to discover its streets and the fa-

mous old houses “Patios” (courtyards). In the afternoon departure by

Ave train from Cordoba to Seville. Option: transfers from Train Sta-

tion to hotel in Cordoba and Seville. Check in at your hotel and time

to stroll around the amazing capital of Andalusia who’s cathedral

stands on the site of the Great Mosque of the 12th century but today,

the only part which remains of this structure is the minaret, also

known as the Giralda due to the weather vane added to the top in

the 16th century. Overnight in Seville.

Reales Alcázares (Seville)

La Maestranza Bullring (Seville)

Mosque-Cathedral (Cordoba)

Spain & Portugal

Treasures of Moslem Spain Plaza de España (Seville)

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Treasures of Moslem Spain 9 Days / 8 Nights

Net prices per person in EURO in proposed hotels or similar

PREMIUM CATEGORY

Madrid

Granada

Cordoba

Seville

Intercontinental 5*

M.A Nazaríes 5*

Hospes Palacio del Bailio 5*

Hospes Casas Rey de Baeza 5*

Twin Single Triple

1 – 27 April 1.200 1.948

28 April – 28 May 1.215 1.976 -

29 May - 1 September 1.186 1.930 -

2 September – 31 October 1.200 1.948 -

QUALITY CATEGORY

Madrid

Granada

Cordoba

Seville

Gran Versalles 4*

Macía Real de Alhambra 4*

Macía Alfaros 4*

Gran Hotel Lar 4*

Twin Single Triple

1 April - 30 June 717 1.023 703

1 July - 31 August 755 939 642

1 September – 31 October 717 1.023 703

COMFORT CATEGORY

Madrid

Granada

Cordoba

Seville

Florida Norte/Rafael Atocha 4*

Macía Condor 4*

Eurostars Maimonides 3*

Gran Hotel Lar 4*

Twin Single Triple

1 April - 30 June 740 1.046 726

1 July - 31 August 678 962 665

1 September – 31 October 740 1.046 726

Important Remarks: Prices are not valid during local fairs, Bank Holidays, Special Events or Congress

dates. Please contact us for rates and supplements concerning the above mentioned periods.

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Supplements for not included transfers Transfers from hotel to train station or vice versa (One way)

City Price per person in Euros (*)

Madrid 35

Granada 40

Cordoba 45

Seville 35

(*) Rates are per person in Euros on 2 passengers occupancy basis and Mercedes E Class or similar.

The Price includes Private transfers, Madrid airport - hotel - Madrid airport.

Overnight Accommodation with Buffet Breakfast, 3 nights in Madrid, 2 in Granada, 1

in Cordoba and 2 in Seville

Ticket for Sightseeing hop on & hop off tour (24 hours pass) in Madrid & Seville.

Audio Guide System in Granada with entrance tickets for Alhambra & Generalife

Gardens.

AVE/Altaria train tickets (tourist class): Madrid - Granada - Cordoba - Seville - Madrid.

Not Included Visas or tips.

Flights or airport taxes.

Not mentioned transfers or intercity transfers.

Barcelona or Portugal city taxes (to be paid directly by the clients to hotel).

Any kind of insurance.

Not mentioned visits and excursions.

Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.

Drinks during meals.

Not mentioned entrances.

Porters.

Hotels early or late check-out.

Personal expenses such as mini-bar, room service, telephone calls, laundry etc.

Any other service not mentioned in the itinerary and in “Our proposal includes”.

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Travel Terms & Conditions

DOCUMENTATION

All travelers, including children, must bear their documentation, either passport and / or visas, etc., and obtaining such documents will be the responsibility of passengers. Any further information should be addressed to the Embassy / Consulate of the concerned country. Therefore, the Tour Operator assumes no responsibility for any expenses that might result due to lack of documentation.

PRICES

Rates provided are per person in EURO, based on double occupancy (two people sharing a

room). Single room supplements and triple reductions or pricing are listed where applicable.

Not all accommodation types are available on all tours.

HOTELS

Hotels are subject to availability, different types of rooms or hotels can be confirmed,

depending on the price. Rates are not valid during trade fairs and /or special dates and events.

No rooms have been blocked.

TOURS / EXCURSIONS

Passengers are requested to check visits hours and their operation days. The views published

herewith may be modified and / or canceled by operational problems, weather, etc. and does

not include transportation to the meeting point.

CHILDREN DISCOUNT

To be advised in each case.

TRANSFERS CONDITIONS

Please consider the following important remarks:

Services cancelled less than 24 hours before arrival are subject to a charge of

100% of the total amount of the service.

In case of arrivals: No show customers or in case if the driver is not able to find the

client, there will be a charge of 100% of total amount of the service.

In case of departures: No show customer or in case if the driver is not able to find

the client, there will be a charge of 100% of total amount of the service.

NIGHT TRANSFERS

Transfers made between 20:00 hr. and 08:00 hr. are subject to a 20% of additional

supplement.

LUGGAGE

Porterage services are not included neither at hotels nor airports or train stations. Please be

prepared to carry your own suitcase (1 piece and 1 hand bag per passenger).

BARCELONA CITY TAX:

This tax is subject to direct payment at the hotel by the client before departure. The City Tax

Payment is per person and per night up to a maximum of seven nights (only customers over 16

years old) at the time of check in. Tax application for overnight stays in Catalonian tourist

establishments is an act imposed by the Parliament of Catalonia 05/2012 of 20th March.

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RESERVATIONS

All bookings must be made in writing, stating the following information:

Names of passengers.

Combined program name or hotel stay.

Number and type of room (DBL/ TWN SGL or TPL).

Program date and nights number.

Day of arrival and departure of passengers and flights details.

Passport numbers.

CHANGES /CANCELLATION: Any changes or cancellations of a booking must be made in writing with full data and booking reference.

TRAIN TICKETS

Tickets reservations are subject to handling fees: 8€ per ticket. Cancellation fees will be

charged where applicable.

PAYMENT CONDITIONS

Payments of the amount corresponding to the whole reservation must be made at least 15

days prior to the date of the trip.

CANCELLATION FEES

The following cancellation charges will apply, depending on the days prior to the date of

travel:

For more than 31 days: 25 % of the total amount of the trip.

Between 30 and 16 days: 50 % of the total amount of the trip.

Less than 15 days before departure: 100% of the total amount of the trip.

Prepaid items such as entrance to monuments, train tickets, flights are not refundable.

INSURRANCE

All our packages do not include insurance like medical or accident risks, lost or damaged

luggage. We highly recommend that client travel under any kind of coverage. Please contact

your travel agency at home for this issue.

FLIGHTS AND TRAINS

Flight and train tickets are subject to special conditions of contract / cancellation. Optional

insurance is available to cover these amounts. Train tickets cannot be booked / issued more

than two months in advance.

LOCAL HOLIDAYS

During local or national holidays or special events, peek seasons, on Sundays, and during

religious occasions, certain facilities such as museums, churches, restaurants, sightseeing

tours, hotels, and shopping may be limited or not available. Alternatives will be offered

whenever possible. Pasion Spain cannot be held responsible for any closures, necessary

itinerary changes for any reason.

TIPS

Gratuities are not included.

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For reservations or for any further information about itinerary please contact:

Pasión Spain Pasaje de Dolores, 16, oficina 9

28002 Madrid – Spain Tel.: +34 91 000 17 87

Skype: pasionspainmadrid [email protected]

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