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Spain by Rail

A 7-Day General Tours tour starting from $2,299

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Starting Price:	$2,299
Tour Length:	7 Days
Countries Visited:	Spain

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Independent Vacations

Tour Category:

Privately Guided

Tour Operator:

General Tours

Tour Code:

GT-132

Cities Visited:
Madrid, Seville & Granada, Spain

The perfect way to discover the best of Spain! Our unique approach starts with a great itinerary including Granada – an important city often missing from escorted tours. Then we add first class high-speed rail for scenic journeys of just a few hours and a choice of great hotels – so you can tailor this vacation to your style and budget!

Engaging Discoveries… for our World Travelers

Sit back, relax and take-in the enchanting Andalusian countryside as you ride the AVE high-speed train from Madrid to Seville! The Alhambra, one of Europe’s most magnificent sites, is an immense complex – at once a palace, a fortress and a walled city… Unhurried sightseeing with your own personal guide promises a more intimate and enriching visit. Discover the ancient history and colorful Moorish heritage of Seville! Your privately guided sightseeing includes the imposing Cathedral and El Alcázar, one of the oldest royal residences on the Continent. 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites This trip is available with professional, bi-lingual guides fluent in their own local dialect plus a variety of other languages like Spanish, Italian, Chinese and many others.

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Hotel Los Angeles
Hotel Class: First Class
Hotel Los Ángeles, with its classic Andalusian flair, is a recently renovated family hotel situated near the site of the Alhambra in Granada. Offering 108 rooms, all fully air-conditioned, this Mediterranean-themed destination also offers in-room satellite television and telephones. Hotel Los Ángeles also offers a panoramic restaurant and lounge on-site with a typical Andalusian kitchen, 24-hour room service, and an outdoor pool.

Palacio los Patos
Hotel Class: Luxury
Hospes Palacio de los Patos is a combination of a restored 19th century palace of industrial architecture and modern building, a mixture of depths and transparencies behind a majestic and subtle alabaster lattice window. The hotel offers 42 guest rooms and the select cuisine of the Senzone restaurant, based on the natural quality of local produce and game. In addition, there is also the Bodyna Spa, a space devoted to sensation and the deepest well-being. Guest rooms include wi-fi internet access, in-room safe and non-smoking accommodations.

Wellington Hotel
Hotel Class: Lodge
Situated in the central Salamanca neighbourhood next to Retiro Park and very close to the most prestigious boutiques in Madrid, the rooms and suites of the Wellington maintain the quality that is classic to Madrid’s traditional hotel industry, adapted to the new needs of our current guests. The 261 guest rooms include internet access, in-room safe and marble bathroom.

Hotel Laura
Hotel Class: First Class
This contemporary hotel, built in the traditional style of the 19th century, is situated in Plaza de Las Descalzas, and lies within walking distance of Plaza Mayor, the Royal Theatre, and the Royal Palace. This hotel features 36 fully air-conditioned rooms with amenities including telephone, Wi-Fi wireless internet access, and cable TV. All rooms also feature modern avant-garde decor with open balconies and kitchenettes including refrigerators.

Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza
Hotel Class: Luxury
A bright and beautiful boutique hotel tucked away in the narrow streets of Seville’s old town, Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza centres on rustic cobblestone courtyards, where you’ll find trailing greenery and help-yourself baskets of Seville’s famous oranges. Built in the 18th-century, its terracotta, white and ochre exterior is classic Andalucía, but, inside, it’s a cool and contemporary world of sleek stone floors, crisp white sheets and marble-tile bathrooms. The 41 guest rooms include flatscreen television, internet access and iPod dock. Guests have access to a rooftop spa, pool and massage area, restaurant and bar.

Day 1 - Madrid
Check-in to your choice of hotel, carefully selected for service, charm and an ideal location. Your choice of accommodations

Day 2 - Madrid
Madrid’s one-thousand-year history brings great depth and character to this modern and dynamic city. Your private sightseeing tour includes the 17th century Plaza Mayor, a grand public square now popular with shops, cafés and taverns. You will also visit the Palacio Real to see masterpieces by Velazquez, Goya and El Greco. The balance of the day is free to explore on your own. Meals B

Day 3 - Madrid / High speed train to Seville
Travel through the Andalusian countryside on the AVE high speed train through lovely vistas of mountains, white-washed villages and grand Moorish towers. Upon arrival in Seville, check-in to your hotel, centrally-located close to shopping and dining. Meals B Your choice of accommodations

Day 4 - Seville
Seville’s monuments reflect its ancient past - as an important Roman city with later influence from Moorish conquerors. Your private tour focuses on two UNESCO World Heritage sites. The imposing Cathedral#WHS# was for centuries the grandest monument in all of Christendom and today is still the largest Gothic building in Europe. You also tour The Alcázar#WHS#, one of the oldest royal residences on the continent. This masterpiece of Mudéjar architecture reflects a pleasing blend of Islamic and Christian influences. Meals B

Day 5 - Seville / Granada
Journey by rail to Granada and check-in to your choice of hotel, handpicked for service, ambience and a central location. The balance of your day is at leisure. You might explore the Alcaicería. This was the medieval bazaar of Granada, and today its winding alleys are home to many boutiques. Meals B Your choice of accommodations

Day 6 - Alhambra Sightseeing
The Alhambra#WHS# is one of Spain’s most famous monuments, an immense complex built in the 1300’s. It’s an “alcazaba” (fortress), an “alcazar” (palace) and a “medina” (walled city) all in one. Your in-depth private sightseeing tour includes the beautiful gardens, the Royal Chapel where Isabel and Ferdinand are buried and the many Mudéjar churches. Meals B

Day 7 - Granada
Your tour finishes today. Or, explore more of Spain and the world with our FreeStyle Travel. Meals B

Don't miss our current specials: World Traveler 2% Cash Discount If you make payment by check, money order or electronic cash withdrawal and pay-in-full for your General Tours trip within 7 days of making your reservation, we'll discount the entire cost of your trip by 2%. Your entire balance must be paid by personal check, travel agency check, money order or authorized electronic debit withdrawal (ACH) from a checking account to qualify; and your payment must be received by General Tours not later than seven (7) days from the date of your reservation to qualify. We recommend using a traceable overnight delivery method. If your check or electronic debit is returned from your bank for any reason, your reservation will no longer qualify for the 2% cash discount; a $25 processing fee will be added to your account balance; and all future payments will need to be made by credit card or certified funds. Save More. Get Closer. Family and Friends Explore the world with your family and friends for a more enriching travel experience… Save $50 each when 3 guests travel together, $100 each when 4 guests travel together, and $150 each when 5 or more guests travel together. Combine these savings with your AAA or AARP Member Benefit and save even more!


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/27/2010 - 12/31/2010	$3,199
10/31/2010 - 4/3/2011	$2,299
1/1/2011 - 2/19/2011	$2,999
2/20/2011 - 4/30/2011	$3,199
4/4/2011 - 4/30/2011	$2,399

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Engaging Discoveries… for our World Travelers

Sit back, relax and take-in the enchanting Andalusian countryside as you ride the AVE high-speed train from Madrid to Seville! The Alhambra, one of Europe’s most magnificent sites, is an immense complex – at once a palace, a fortress and a walled city… Unhurried sightseeing with your own personal guide promises a more intimate and enriching visit. Discover the ancient history and colorful Moorish heritage of Seville! Your privately guided sightseeing includes the imposing Cathedral and El Alcázar, one of the oldest royal residences on the Continent. 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites This trip is available with professional, bi-lingual guides fluent in their own local dialect plus a variety of other languages like Spanish, Italian, Chinese and many others.

World Traveler 2% Cash Discount

If you make payment by check, money order or electronic cash withdrawal and pay-in-full for your General Tours trip within 7 days of making your reservation, we'll discount the entire cost of your trip by 2%.

Your entire balance must be paid by personal check, travel agency check, money order or authorized electronic debit withdrawal (ACH) from a checking account to qualify; and your payment must be received by General Tours not later than seven (7) days from the date of your reservation to qualify. We recommend using a traceable overnight delivery method. If your check or electronic debit is returned from your bank for any reason, your reservation will no longer qualify for the 2% cash discount; a $25 processing fee will be added to your account balance; and all future payments will need to be made by credit card or certified funds.

Save More. Get Closer. Family and Friends

Explore the world with your family and friends for a more enriching travel experience… Save $50 each when 3 guests travel together, $100 each when 4 guests travel together, and $150 each when 5 or more guests travel together. Combine these savings with your AAA or AARP Member Benefit and save even more!

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