Alki Tours Presents Spain - Costa del Sol
October 30th-November 7th, 2012
$2450 Per Person Dbl Occ. - $2928 Single Occ.
9 Days
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 - Depart for Malaga, Spain
Depart Seattle, British Air at 7:15 pm
Arrive London Wednesday, Oct 31st at 11:25 am
Connecting flight departing 12:25 pm for Madrid.
Connect to Iberia Airlines flight departing 7:70 pm arriving in Malaga at 8:55 pm.
Upon arrival be met by your Tour Manager and transfer to your hotel. You will enjoy a Welcome Dinner at your hotel this evening.
Overnight: Torremolinos, Spain. Meals: Dinner
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Thursday, November 1, 2012 - Alhambra Palace Granada - Alhambra
Today will be a magical tour as you drive to Granada to visit the Alhambra. This hilltop fortress palace of the Nasrid kings, the last Muslim rulers of Spain, is one of the world's fabled landmarks. This monumental edifice is arguably Spain's greatest attraction. Granada came to prominence in the 1200s at the peak of Muslim power. Even after Seville and C�rdoba had fallen to the Catholic monarchs, Granada stood as the last surviving Islamic capital in Spain. It's where the sultans took their last stand against the Catholic invaders. You will enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent palace. Frommer's states that "the stunningly beautiful and celebrated Calat Alhambra (Red Castle) is perhaps the most remarkable fortress ever constructed." You will also visit the Generalife, set on 75 acres in the 13th century to overlook the Alhambra. The highlight of the Generalife is its remarkable gardens that will take your breath away even as its wonderful aromas intoxicate you. Following your tour of the Alhambra, you will visit the town of Granada where you will enjoy lunch and a sightseeing tour.
Overnight: Torremolinos, Spain. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Friday, November 2, 2012 - Seville
Enjoy a full day tour to Seville, the capital of Andalus�a and the home of flamenco. Begin with a visit to the Cathedral which houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus, followed by a short walk through the Santa Cruz Quarter. Next, enjoy a panoramic tour of the main avenues and streets such as Maria Luisa Park, and Las Palmeras Avenue followed by time at leisure to explore the city. Following your visit, you will return to Torremolinos.
Overnight: Torremolinos, Spain. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Saturday, November 3, 2012 - Free Day
Today is a free day to enjoy the pleasures of Torremolinos. Enjoy a stroll along the promenade, visit the town's many shops or sip a tropical drink at a kiosk on the beach while gazing at the Mediterranean. You may also elect to take a short train ride from Torremolinos to Malaga and explore this city on your own.
Overnight: Torremolinos, Spain. Meals: Breakfast
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Sunday, November 4, 2012 - Free Day - Optional Tour to Tangiers- $125 per person
Today is a free day to relax on the beach, enjoy shopping or take an optional tour to Tangier. You will drive the length of the Costa del Sol to Algeceris where you will board the ferry to Tangier. Upon crossing the Strait of Gibraltar, you will arrive in Tangier and met by your local guide. You will tour this fascinating city, which is a curious mix of modern buildings in the new part of the city but like stepping onto the past as you walk through the ancient part of the city. You will drive past impressive palaces and villas and passing celebrity homes such as Barbara Hutton and Malcome Forbes (where he once famously gave himself a million dollar birthday party). You will have the opportunity to sit on a camel and may even see a snake charmer. Your tour also visits Hercules Caves, a place of stunning natural beauty and great archaeological significance. This is where the mythical Hercules used to rest after completing his 12 labors. The caves are both natural and man made, but their history is obscured. Then you will tour the old city as you walk through the Kasbah and see life virtually unchanged for hundreds of years. Your visit to Tangier also includes a lunch of famous Moroccan cuisine as you relax to the sounds and sights of musicians and a belly dancer. You will return to the pier to board the boat back to Spain where your waiting bus will return you to your hotel.
Overnight: Torremolinos, Spain. Meals: Breakfast
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Monday, November 5, 2012 - Free Day - Optional Tour to Gibraltar- $75per person
Today is another free day to enjoy your own activities or take an optional sightseeing tour to Gibraltar. Enjoy a visit to the impressive Rock of Gibraltar, a British Colony for over 300 years standing guard over the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean and Europe meets Africa. Enjoy a tour of the area with mini buses climbing up to see St. Michael's Cave and the famous Barbary Apes with dramatic views of both the Spanish and Moroccan coastline. Enjoy time at leisure in the town with its colonial buildings and duty-free shops. ** Please be sure to bring your passport when traveling to Gibraltar ** because you will be on British soil.
This evening you will enjoy Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Torremolinos, Spain. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012- Free Day- Optional Tour to Mijas and Ronda - $89per person
Today is another free day at leisure. Or you can take an optional sightseeing tour to visit two of the most famous and beloved hill towns in Andalusia: Mijas and Ronda. First you will visit Mijas, a delightful village comprised of white washed houses. In this picture perfect town you will have time to wander its maze like streets and enjoy shopping. Following your visit, you will continue to the ancient Spanish town of Ronda, a beautiful Andalusian town of Celtic origin. Enjoy spectacular views of the area while driving the Spanish coast for Ronda where, upon arrival, your tour by foot of the town includes the old town with its quaint streets and mansions. Ronda is one of the oldest places in Spain. The main attraction is a deep gorge, spanned by three bridges over the Guadalev�n River. On both sides of this hole in the earth are houses clinging to the cliff that look as though they might plunge into the chasm at the slightest push. The view is absolutely breathtaking. You will also visit the Bull Ring of Ronda, the oldest in Spain and its museum. Then you will visit the Cathedral. You will enjoy time for lunch on your own at one of the many restaurants in the pedestrian zone. Following your visit to Ronda, you will return to your hotel in Torremolinos.
Overnight: Torremolinos, Spain. Meals: Breakfast
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Wednesday, November 07, 2012 - Depart for home
Today we depart our hotel in the morning to board our Iberia flight departing at 6:35 am arriving in Madrid at 7:55 am. You connect to a British Air flight departing at 10:45 am arriving in London at 12:10 pm. Connect to your flight departing 2:35 pm arriving in Seattle at 4:10 pm the same day.
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Its Included:
- Round Trip International Air.
- Airline taxes and fuel surcharges, subject to change until airline tickets are issued.
- 7 nights accommodations at the following hotels or similar
- 7 nights 4 Star Melia Costa Del Sol, Torremolinos, Spain
- Breakfast Daily
- One Lunch in Granada
- Two Dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour escort/manager from arrival to departure
- Local guides as required
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Porterage at the airport on arrival in Malaga
- Porterage of one piece per person on arrival and departure at each hotel
Special Features:
- Full Day tour to Granada including the Alhambra
- Full Day tour to Seville
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