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Jewish Heritage Spain, 14 Nights/15 Days

* ITINERARY:
DAY 01: MADRID

Arrival at Madrid international airport. Welcome and assistance by our local English-speaking guide and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Evening Welcome Cocktail Party in the hotel. You will be able to attend on your own services at the Beth Jacov Synagogue during your stay in Madrid

DAY 02: MADRID (B)

Morning panoramic and artistic city tour of Madrid, including a general view of the main avenues, plazas, parks, etc. and admissions to the Royal Palace and El Prado Museum. Free afternoon at leisure. Overnight.

DAY 03: MADRID-TOLEDO-MADRID (B, L)

Full day excursion to visit the Imperial city of Toledo. Upon arrival, walking tour through the Jewish Quarter, including admissions to the two synagogues: El Transito and Santa Maria la Blanca, the Gothic Cathedral, the church of St. Tomč, where you will be able to admire the masterpiece of El Greco, and the El Greco Museum. Lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Madrid. Overnight.

DAY 04: MADRID-SEGOVIA-MADRID (B, L)

Full day excursion to the beautiful city of Segovia. Upon arrival, view of the Roman Aqueduct, followed by a walking tour through the city centre, the Jewish Quarter, the Medieval Synagogue and the Royal Alcazar. Lunch in a typical local restaurant.

DAY 05: MADRID-SALAMANCA (B, D)

We start our motor coach tour leaving Madrid early in the morning. Upon arrival we will have a panoramic city tour, including a walk through the Jewish Quarter, Plaza Mayor, etc, and will visit the University, that dates back to the 13th century. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 06: SALAMANCA-HERVAS-CACERES (B, D)

After breakfast, we will start off on a very nice journey along the Route of La Plata (The Silver Route) to the town of Hervas, where we will walk through the Jewish Quarter. Trip continues to Cāceres. Afternoon visit of the Jewish Quarter. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 07: CACERES-MERIDA-SEVILLE (B, D)

Small journey from Cāceres to Mčrida, visit of the famous monumental Roman town and the Jewish Quarter. Free time for lunch (on your own), after which trip continues to Seville. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 08: SEVILLE (B, D)

Morning city tour, including a general panoramic visit of the historical centre: Plaza de Espaņa and Gardens of Maria Luisa, Golden Tower, Maestranza Bull Ring and Expo ’92 Site, ending with the admission to the Royal Alcazar and a nice walk around the “Barrio de Santa Cruz” Jewish Quarter. Free afternoon. Dinner and Flamenco Show at the Patio Sevillano. Overnight.

DAY 09: SEVILLE-CORDOBA (B, D)

Departure in the morning to Cordoba. Upon arrival, city tour, with a walk around the beautiful Jewish Quarter, visit of the Synagogue and the Moses Maimonides statue. Visit of the famous Mosque. Free afternoon. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 10: CORDOBA-LUCENA-GRANADA (B, D)

Departure to Lucena, important centre of Jewish scholarship in Spain during the 11th and 12th centuries. We will visit the Jewish Quarter and the house in which Issac Ben Jacob Alfasi (1013-1103) founded an academy. Free time for lunch on your own, after which trip continues to Granada. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 11: GRANADA (B, D)

Morning visit of the Alhambra, with its fountains, patios and gardens. Visit of the Nasrid Palaces, Charles V Palace, Alcazaba and Generalife gardens. Afternoon excursion to the Alpujarra Mountains and visit of their incredible littlel white villages. Return to Granada. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 12: GRANADA-MALAGA-MARBELLA (B, D)

Departure from Granada to the famous Costa del Sol. Arrival in Malaga and city tour of this beautiful city, with a general walking tour, visit of the Gibralfaro Castle and the Alcazaba Fortress. Trip continues to Marbella. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 13: MARBELLA (B, D)

Free day in Marbella to enjoy the beach, golf, tennis or the facilities of your hotel. Optional excursions to Ronda or Gibraltar are available. Dinner and overnight

DAY 14: MARBELLA-MIJAS-MARBELLA (B, D)

Morning excursion to visit the whitewashed town of Mijas, located in the mountain skirts of the Sierra de Mijas. Take free time to do shopping and enjoy a walk through its narrow streets and the impressive view of the shores of Fuengirola. Free afternoon. Evening Farewell Gala Dinner in a good restaurant at Puerto Banus Marina

DAY 15: DEPARTURE (B)

Departure transfer to Malaga Airport. End of the tour.

 

* TOUR INCLUDES:
· Deluxe Air Conditioned Coach for all services of the Itinerary
· Professional local English-speaking guides for the city tours, where required.
· Professional English-speaking Tour Escort, well versed in Spanish Jewish Heritage, from day 6th to the end.
· Excursions and visits as indicated, with admission fees to the listed monuments.
· 14 Nights Hotel Accommodation in the hotels of your choice, 4 or 5 stars with Buffet Breakfast daily.
· 10 Dinners (Including a special Farewell Gala Dinner)
· A Welcome Cocktail Party
. A Flamenco Show In Seville
· All Taxes and service charges.

This tour is escorted motorcoach group . Can also be done for independent travelers using car or train  and small groups with private driver/guide

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