19 Day Crown of Spain with 7 Day Western Mediterranean Cruise - MSC Melody

$3369 Land Only

$4349* Air & Land

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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Flights NYC - Madrid, Barcelona - NYC. Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges Flight: Malaga-Barcelona 17 nights accommodations 3 nights First Class accommodations Gaudi, Madrid 2 nights First Class accommodations Hesperia Sevilla, Seville 3 nights First Class accommodations Melia Costa del Sol, Torremolinos 2 nights First Class accommodations Tryp Apolo, Barcelona 7 nights sea cruise on MSC Melody (Category 6) inside cabin All transfers 32 meals: 17 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 9 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of an English-speaking tour manager Day 2-10 Services of local guides as per itinerary : Day 2-10 Entrance fees per itinerary, days 2 - 8 Itinerary DAY 1, Thursday - Depart USA Depart the USA for Spain. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in Madrid Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner and orientation Overnight: Madrid Meals: Dinner DAY 3, Saturday - Madrid City Tour Morning sightseeing tour of Madrid. Drive along the Grand Via through the Opera District, Plaza de Colon, and view the Royal Palace. Pass through Puerto del Sol Plaza and Plaza España with its monument to the author Cervantes. The tour will end at the Prado Museum, where you will have a guided tour of art by famous artists such as El Greco, Velázquez, and Ribera. This afternoon, travel to Toledo, the "Museum City." Enjoy a walking tour among the most famous monuments, visiting the Transito Synagogue, St. Tome Church with its El Greco masterpiece and Santa Maria la Blanca. Also admire its famous handcrafted work, the "Damasquinado" Overnight: Madrid Meals: Breakfast DAY 4, Sunday - Day at leisure Day at leisure in Madrid Optional: Escorial Tour Overnight: Madrid Meals: Breakfast DAY 5, Monday - Cordoba City Tour Morning departure for Seville. Travel via the region of La Mancha, legendary home of Don Quixote, featuring panoramic views of its famous windmills. Drive to Cordoba, birthplace of philosopher Moshe Ben Maimon. Visit the Mosque of the Caliphs, then enjoy a walking tour of the city. See the Roman Bridge and a beautifully restored 14th-century synagogue before continuing to Seville Overnight: Seville Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 6, Tuesday - Seville City Tour A morning tour of Seville begins with a visit to the Cathedral of Seville, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. View the Giralda Tower overlooking the Guadalquivir River. Visit the Alcazar fortress, the Barrio Santa Cruz (the old Jewish quarter) and the burial site of Christopher Columbus. Drive to the Plaza de España, passing Maria Luisa Park, and explore the narrow streets and the many plazas of the Santa Cruz Quarter. Afternoon at leisure to explore Seville's shops, museums and cafes Optional: Evening Flamenco Show Overnight: Seville Meals: Breakfast DAY 7, Wednesday - Travel to Costa del Sol via Ronda This morning, travel through the Sherry wine producing region of Jerez, then on to Ronda. View the famous bullring (the oldest in Spain) and enjoy incredible views from around the gorge of El Tajo, followed by free time to stroll the town. In the afternoon continue past the glamorous resort of Marbella to the Costa del Sol Overnight: Costa del Sol Meals: Breakfast DAY 8, Thursday - Day at leisure in Costa del Sol Today enjoy a full day at leisure in the beautiful Costa del Sol Optional: Gibraltar Tour Overnight: Costa del Sol Meals: Breakfast DAY 9, Friday - Day at leisure in Costa del Sol Enjoy another full day at leisure in the Costa del Sol Optional: Half Day Mijas & Dinner Overnight: Costa del Sol Meals: Breakfast DAY 10, Saturday - Barcelona Transfer to the Malaga airport for your departure flight to Barcelona. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Barcelona Meals: Breakfast DAY 11, Sunday- Barcelona City Tour This morning head along the coast line of Catalunya to Barcelona. This afternoon's tour of Barcelona begins with a drive along the old Harbor to the Plaza Catalunya. In the charming Gothic Quarter, visit the Cathedral. View Gaudi's unusual Sagrada Familia church and drive up Montjuic Hill to the site of the 1992 Olympic Stadium. Enjoy afternoon at leisure Overnight: Barcelona Meals: Breakfast DAY 12, Monday - Barcelona to Ibiza Cruise Transfer from your hotel and embark the ship no later than 12:30 PM. Cruise sails for Ibiza at 2:30 PM Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Day 13, Tuesday- Ibiza to Tunis Early morning arrival at 12:00 AM. Enjoy time on board while in Ibiza. Ship sails at 10:00 AM for Tunis Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 14, Wednesday - Tunis to Taormina Arrive into Tunis at 1:30 PM. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure on board or explore Tunis on own. Depart for Taormina at 6:00 PM Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 15, Thursday - Taormina to Rome Arrive into Taormina at 12:30 PM. Afternoon at leisure. Depart for Rome at 6:00 PM Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 16, Friday - Rome to Livorno Arrive into Rome at 12:00 PM. Afternoon at leisure to explore Rome on your own. Ship departs for Livorno at 12:00 AM Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 17, Saturday - Livorno to Monte Carlo Arrive into Livorno at 9:00 AM. Depart for Monte Carlo at 7:00 PM Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 18 Sunday - Monte Carlo to Barcelona Arrive into Monte Carlo at 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Ship sails back to Barcelona at 3:00 PM Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 19 Monday - Barcelona to USA Arrive into Barcelona at 8:30 AM and disembark the ship after Breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight back to the USA. Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Escorial Tour Day #4 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Dec 2008     $58 Enjoy a visit to what has often been described as the "eighth wonder of the world." El Escorial is, perhaps, Philip II´s most enduring legacy to Spain. This combination monastery-palace-mausoleum is situated approximately one hour outside of Madrid in the foothills of the Guadarrama Mountains. This austere monastery, erected by King Philip II in 1584, was intended to be a memorial to his father, King Charles V, and to commemorate Spain´s victory at Saint Quentin in 1557. It has since become the burial place of subsequent Spanish kings and queens. Evening Flamenco Show Day #6 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Dec 2008     $48 This evening, enjoy a drink and traditional Flamenco show. As performed by some of Seville's leading Flamenco artists, enjoy routines based on the cante jondo or "deep song," which describes the performer´s profound emotions in ancient poetic phrases. Although the development of Flamenco has centered principally in the region of Andalusia, it has come to embrace many of the folk traditions of the northern provinces. As a result, it has become, along with the bullfight, a popular symbol of Spain. Full Day Gibraltar Tour Day #8 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Dec 2008     $60 This morning enjoy a visit to the impressive Rock of Gibraltar, a British Colony for over 300 years. Enjoy an island tour with mini buses climbing up to see St. Michaels Cave and the famous Barbary Apes with dramatic views of both the Spanish and Moroccan coastline. See the tunnels and installations of the World War Two British base and finally enjoy some time in the main street of the town with its colonial buildings and duty-free shops. Half Day Mijas & Dinner Day #9 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Dec 2008     $80 This afternoon, enjoy an excursion to Mijas, a beautiful village with narrow cobbled streets and whitewashed homes, offering a spectacular view of the Mediterranean from its natural balcony. It is also famous for its donkey taxis, local crafts of linen and wicker, and a small chapel built into the rocks. After enjoying time in the town, relax during dinner on the Mediterranean. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land/Cruise Only Air & Land/Cruise May 22 (Sold Out) 3399 4249 Jun 12 3399 4869 Jul 10 3429 4899 Sep 4 3369 4839 Sep 11 3449 4349 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, restaurant tips of $10, optional tours, tips to local guides, driver, and tour manager, Port Taxes and fees of $169.50, shore excursions and tips (see Terms & Conditions). Besides daily breakfast, lunch and dinner the available meals on cruise portion also include midnight buffet and additional choices from the room service menu, open 24 hours a day. Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers but does include transfers to/from Malaga/Barcelona airports/hotels, Malaga to Barcelona flight and Barcelona hotel to port. Single and Triple Cabins are available on request only. Return flight booking must be after 1:30 PM. Cabin Categories Cabin 6 - [details] Mediterranean Shipping Cruises   Barcelona Boasting an Italian elegance, central to the MSC family offering, comfort with wide open public spaces, excellent facilities from bars to cafes to restaurants to the casino and nightly entertainment and more. [more] Gaudi   Madrid This first class hotel is located in central Madrid, near Puerta de Sol and within walking distance to many main attractions. [more] Hesperia Sevilla Hotel   Seville This first class hotel is located in the most modern commercial and residential area of Seville. [more] Melia Costa Del Sol   Torremolinos This first class hotel is located on el Bajondillo Beach near to Torremolinos. [more] Tryp Apolo Hotel   Barcelona This first class hotel is located in heart of the city near the Old Port and it's many attractions. [more] Cabin 8 - [details] Mediterranean Shipping Cruises   Barcelona Boasting an Italian elegance, central to the MSC family offering, comfort with wide open public spaces, excellent facilities from bars to cafes to restaurants to the casino and nightly entertainment and more. [more] Gaudi   Madrid This first class hotel is located in central Madrid, near Puerta de Sol and within walking distance to many main attractions. [more] Hesperia Sevilla Hotel   Seville This first class hotel is located in the most modern commercial and residential area of Seville. [more] Melia Costa Del Sol   Torremolinos This first class hotel is located on el Bajondillo Beach near to Torremolinos. [more] Tryp Apolo Hotel   Barcelona This first class hotel is located in heart of the city near the Old Port and it's many attractions. [more] Cabin 9 - [details] Mediterranean Shipping Cruises   Barcelona Boasting an Italian elegance, central to the MSC family offering, comfort with wide open public spaces, excellent facilities from bars to cafes to restaurants to the casino and nightly entertainment and more. [more] Gaudi   Madrid This first class hotel is located in central Madrid, near Puerta de Sol and within walking distance to many main attractions. [more] Hesperia Sevilla Hotel   Seville This first class hotel is located in the most modern commercial and residential area of Seville. [more] Melia Costa Del Sol   Torremolinos This first class hotel is located on el Bajondillo Beach near to Torremolinos. [more] Tryp Apolo Hotel   Barcelona This first class hotel is located in heart of the city near the Old Port and it's many attractions. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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