Bilbao & Guggenheim

FOR THE INDEPENDENT TRAVELER

PRICE PER PERSON	LAND SELF DRIVE	ENGLISH SPEAKING DRIVER & CAR
DOUBLE	$ 1490	Add $ 1150
SINGLE	$ 2090	Add $ 2300

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

l 9 nights hotel accommodation with private bathrooms
l Hotel service charges & VAT tax
l 9 (B) breakfasts
l Sightseeing in Granada and Madrid including entrance fees and local guides
l Car rental, A/C, automatic "E" or similar including unlimited mileage, CDW & VAT taxes
l Road map
l Document holder & luggage tags

DAY 02 Madrid / Toledo (B)
Welcome to Spain! Upon arrival at the airport, pick up your automobile and drive south to Toledo, a World Heritage city. Visit the 13th century Cathedral, the Church of Santo Tome with El Greco’s masterpiece painting, the medieval Synagogue, and walk the cobblestone streets where good shopping is available. Accommodations at Parador de Toledo 4*

DAY 03 Toledo / Guadalupe / Mérida (B)
Departure to the picturesque town of Guadalupe, to visit the historical stone monastery which holds the carving of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Time permitting enjoy an authentic regional lunch at the 15th century Parador de Guadalupe. Arrive at the Roman town of Mérida for a visit to the famous Roman Theatre. Overnight at the 18th century convent Parador de Mérida 4*

DAY 04 Mérida / Trujillo / Cáceres / Mérida (B)
Drive to Trujillo, land of the Conquistadores. Continue to Cáceres for a walking tour of this medieval city declared a World Heritage site. Visit the ancient 14th century Parador Palace of Torreorgaz built on Arabic foundations. Return to Mérida for overnight accommodations.

DAY 05 Mérida / Córdoba / Carmona (B)
Morning drive to Córdoba. Visit the Arab Mosque-Cathedral, the Jewish Quarter, the Synagogue and the Alcazar. Continue to the ancient town of Carmona, a city rich in history and only 30 km from Seville. Accommodations at the 14th century Arabic Fortress. Parador Alcazar del Rey Don Pedro I is located inside the walls of the Alcazar and perched high overlooking the city.

DAY 06 Carmona / Seville / Carmona (B)
Drive the short distance to Seville, capital of Andalusia to visit the Cathedral, the Alcazar, Maria Luisa Park, Guadalquivir River and the "Barrio de Santa Cruz." Enjoy a drink at one of the many outside cafes before returning to Carmona for overnight.

DAY 07 Carmona / Jerez / Arcos / Ronda (B)
Breakfast and drive to Jerez, the worlds sherry wine capital. Stop at a bodega for wine tasting before continuing the picturesque drive through the white Andalusian towns of Arcos de la Frontera and Ronda, a city perched on a rocky spur, with one of the oldest bull rings in Spain. Accommodations at the Parador de Ronda, built alongside the Puente Nuevo in 1761. Its windows provide a panoramic view of the "Tajo", a gorge of more than 300 feet.

DAY 08 Ronda / Marbella / Granada (B)
Drive to fashionable Marbella where you can stroll through Puerto Banus Marina, before continuing to beautiful Granada. Alhambra Palace 4*

DAY 09 Granada / Ubeda / Almagro (B)
Morning visit of Granada including entrance and guided visit of the Alhambra Palace, residence of the Catholic kings in 1492, and the Generalife Gardens. Depart via Ubeda where it is possible to stop for lunch at the 16th century Parador, continuing your drive through castles, windmills and vineyards to the 16th century Franciscan Convent the Parador de Almagro 4* for overnight.

DAY 10 Almagro / Aranjuez / Chinchón / Madrid (B)
Continue your drive of the Castilian plain through the Royal Town of Aranjuez, where you can stop to visit the 18th century Royal Palace. Continue via Chinchón, arriving in Madrid for accommodations at Hotel Melia Madrid 5*

DAY 11 Madrid (B)
Breakfast and morning sightseeing tour of cosmopolitan Madrid. Visit the 18th century Royal Palace of reigning King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, as well as the famous Prado Museum containing one of the world’s most extensive art collections. Balance of the day at leisure.