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01: MADRID |
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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 |
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02: MADRID (B) |
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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. |
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03: MADRID-TOLEDO-MADRID (B, L) |
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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. |
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04: MADRID-SEGOVIA-MADRID (B, L) |
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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. |
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05: MADRID-SALAMANCA (B, D) |
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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. |
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06: SALAMANCA-HERVAS-CACERES (B, D) |
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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. |
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07: CACERES-MERIDA-SEVILLE (B, D) |
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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.
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08: SEVILLE (B, D) |
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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. |
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09: SEVILLE-CORDOBA (B, D) |
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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. |
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10: CORDOBA-LUCENA-GRANADA (B, D) |
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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. |
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11: GRANADA (B, D) |
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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. |
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12: GRANADA-MALAGA-MARBELLA (B, D) |
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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. |
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13: MARBELLA (B, D) |
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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 |
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14: MARBELLA-MIJAS-MARBELLA (B, D) |
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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 |
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15: DEPARTURE (B) |
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Departure
transfer to Malaga Airport. End of the tour. |