Andalucia And A Mediterranean Cruise

Seventeen Day - 17 Dias
One Week in the Heart of Spain , then one week on board a Mediterranean Cruise

Start in Barcelona or Madrid , weekly : May-Sep

In Spain we tour :
Zaragoza , Madrid, Cordoba , Seville, Granada and Toledo

Cruising the Mediterranean :
Spain, France, Italy, Tunisia and along the way the sparkling blue and balmy
breezes of the Mediterranean.

Travel through the Western Med on this 8-day (7-night) cruise aboard the "Oceanic" calling at Barcelona, Ville de France, Montecarlo, Livorno (for Pisa and Florence), Rome, Naples , and the exotic North African Tunisia.

Departure:
Combined tour/Cruise Package
Tour starts in Barcelona on Fridays : May - Sep , and in Madrid on Sundays ( no credit for any unused portion of the package)
Class «T» (T-05/239) - Class «A» (A-05/239) Plus Extras

Day 1 . BARCELONA - Arrival - Saturday
We'll meet you at the Airport and assist with your transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 . BARCELONA - ZARAGOZA - MADRID - Saturday
Our local rep. will pick you up from your hotel, and escort you to the tour coach terminal.
Departure from Barcelona terminal at 8.00 a.m., to Zaragoza.
In Zaragoza you'll have time to visit on your own the “Basilica del Pilar“ consecrated to the "Holy Virgin of Pilar", patroness not only of this town but of all Spanish-speaking countries. Continue to Madrid. Overnight.

Day 3 . MADRID - Sunday
Breakfast and overnight. Morning panoramic sightseeing. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 4 . MADRID - CORDOBA - SEVILLE - Monday
Breakfast and departure, to the region of La Mancha, Puerto Lápice, Valdepeñas and through the Canyon of Despeñaperros, Bailén and Cordoba. Visit its famous Mosque. Continuation through Ecija and Carmona to Seville. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5 . SEVILLE - Tuesday
We’ll linger today in Seville, where the Moors have left their mark in whitewashed houses, tile roofs, graceful archways, and a warren of intimate lanes with surprises at every turn. Our visit will take us to the monumental and stunning tower of La Giralda, the Cathedral that once echoed with daily calls to prayer, and the Palace of the Alcazar, with its delicately carved stonework and pleasure gardens that still delight. Your afternoon is free to wander the alleyways of Seville on your own, and perhaps to stop in and sample the tapas at an inviting establishment.
Breakfast, lunch , monumental and panoramic visits. Afternoon at leisure

Day 6 . SEVILLE - GRANADA - Wednesday
After breakfast, departure to Granada, beautifully situated on the foot hills of Sierra Nevada. Visit the world famous Palace of the Alhambra and the Gardens of Generalife. Lunch is included . The remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 7 . GRANADA - TOLEDO - MADRID - Thursday
Breakfast. Lunch .
Our northward route takes us back through central Spain, to the historic city of Toledo, where fine steel making is a tradition and a craft, where Jews and Muslims and Christians all flourished in the Golden Age of Moorish Spain. Notable sights will include the Cathedral, of course, with masterpieces by El Greco; and the Alcázar, a fortress site from Roman times right into this century. Afternoon will see us back aboard the coach, on our way to Madrid. tour ends at the coach terminal. In the afternoon, we head for Madrid The tour will conclude at the coach terminal, Oriente Square, Madrid. Our local rep will escort you to your hotel

Day 8 - Tour Madrid & The Royal Palace (B) - Friday
Our local rep will escort you from the hotel to the start of the : Group tour: Half day tour of the Royal Palace & a visit to the royal residence of El Pardo
The beautiful ROYAL PALACE, one of the best-preserved in all of Europe, is a fine example of 18th-century domestic regal architecture. It has enormous cultural and political symbolism as well. As the embodiment of Madrid as the capital of the Spanish realms, it is the site of glittering official receptions, royal audiences, gala dinners, and treaty signing ceremonies, as well as the presentation of credentials by diplomats to His Majesty the King.

Our visit will include the Principal staircase, the chambers of the Alabarderos, columns, throne, Gasparini, and Carlos III; the porcelain room; the Gala Dining Room; the Museum of Silver; the Museum of Musical Instruments; the Principal Courtyard; the Royal Chapel; and the New Rooms

The PRADO MUSEUM is housed in a neoclassic building designed by the noted architect Juan de Villanueva in 1785. Originally planned as a natural history museum, it has been the home of the finest collection of Spanish masters since 1818.

Our visit includes masterpieces by El Greco, Velázquez and Goya; works of artists of the Golden Century, including Ribera, Zurbarán and Murillo; and the works of the Italian Titian.

The tour will conclude at the Tour terminal, Oriente Square, Madrid. Our local rep will escort you to your hotel

Day 9 . MADRID -Saturday (Breakfast. Dinner)
Breakfast at the hotel , enjoy Madrid as you wish . Day at leisure. Explore this intense city on your own. Evening Flamenco show with dinner. The show is a bit touristy , but always very interesting , and a must when you visit Spain.

Day 10 . MADRID -Sunday (Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel , enjoy Madrid as you wish . Day at leisure. Explore this intense city on your own.

Day 11 . MADRID- Barcelona - S.S. Oceanic Cruise -Monday - (Breakfast )
Breakfast . check out . Transfer to the Airport . Fly to Barcelona, air fare is included in our rate , economy class, tax included. From the airport in Barcelona, proceed to the pier to board the S.S. Oceanic ( four stars rated)
The Oceanic leaves port this afternoon

Day 12 . Mediterranean Cruise - S.S. Oceanic Cruise -Tuesday - (All meals on board)
Ports of call : Ville de France . Monaco / Monte Carlo . Shore excursions are not included , you may purchase on board your cruise.

Day 13 . Mediterranean Cruise - S.S. Oceanic Cruise -Wednesday - (All meals on board)
Ports of call : Livorno (Florencia-Pisa). Shore excursions are not included , you may purchase on board your cruise.

Day 14 . Mediterranean Cruise - S.S. Oceanic Cruise - Thursday - (All meals on board)
Port of call : Civitavecchia ( Roma) /Rome. Shore excursions are not included , you may purchase on board your cruise.

Day 15 . Mediterranean Cruise - S.S. Oceanic Cruise - Friday - (All meals on board)
Port of call : Naploes / Naples . Shore excursions are not included , you may purchase on board your cruise.

Day 16 . Mediterranean Cruise - S.S. Oceanic Cruise - Saturday - (All meals on board)
Port of call : Tunez / Tunisia . Shore excursions are not included , you may purchase on board your cruise.

Day 17 . Mediterranean Cruise - S.S. Oceanic Cruise - Sunday - (All meals on board)
Port of call : All day at sea - Navigacion

Day 17 . Barcelona - Disembarkation - Monday - (Breakfast )
Breakfast on board . Check-out . Transfer is included to Barcelona Airport or a hotel ( Please advise if you wish that we assist with any additional stay in Barcelona). End of our services.
Bon Voyage & Hasta Luego

Pension Completa a Bordo
All meals are included while on board the cruise

Iitinerario / Itinerary

Mayor Tiempo De Escala
La amplia duración de las escalas permite disfrutar de tiempo suficiente para conocer las ciudades y disfrutar del viaje. Las excursiones programadas con guías locales nos ayudarán a conocer con mayor detalle los lugares visitados aprovechando mejor el tiempo.

Shore excursions are very well planned with local expert guides to make the best use of the time.

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S.S Oceanic
Refurbished 2001 . GRT 39,000 Tons. Flag : Bahamas. Length : 238.40 Meters.
Draft: 29.44. Depth : 8.60 Meters * Max Speed : 27 Knots * Crew : 565 * Capacity: 1,136 Passengers * Current : 110/220 Volt * Stability : Good to Excellent

Camarote Interior Con Cama De Matrimonio
Y Cama Baja
Inside Cabin, with 2 beds

Camarote Exterior Con Cama De Matrimonio
Outside Cabin, with porthole

Crucero En Regimen -Todo Incluido - Buque Oceanic
Las Brisas Del Mediterraneo

Salida Desde Barcelona Las Lunes- Ocho Dias a bordo

Camarote Exterior Superior Con Terraza Privada
Outside Cabin, with a private terrace

Inclusions :

• Land Portion : Guided sightseeing as per itinerary .
• Hotel accommodation as listed ,  including continental breakfast daily ,  tax,  and service charges
• English speaking Escort during the whole trip.
• Air conditioned deluxe motor coach.
• Meals as listed . Preset menu for the land portion. All meals while on board the cruise
• Entrance fees.
• Porters.
• Travel bag delivered in Spain .
• The Cruise Port Taxes / Tasa de Embarque
• Eight Days on board the Mediterranean Cruise as listed , including all meals and port taxes

Amplia Y Lujosa Suite Con Fantasticas Vistas y Terraza Privada
Deluxe Suite , with private terraze

Not Included :

NO INCLUIDO EN EL CRUCERO

Departure:

• Combined tour/Cruise Package
• Tour starts in Barcelona on Fridays : May - Sep
• In Madrid on Sundays ( no credit for any unused portion of the package)
• Class «T» (T-05/239) - Class «A» (A-05/239) Plus Extras

Compare with : Andalusia - Costa del Sol- Toledo : Seven Day Version
Start on Tuesdays in Madrid . Weekly . Year Round
Cordoba - Seville - Jerez - Cadiz - Vejer - Costa Del Sol - Granada

Single Supplement:

Suplemento cabina individual:
Categorías A, B , C y D + 100% sobre los precios publicados. Resto de categorías + 50% sobre los precios publicados.

Single Supplement:
Category A,B , C & D : Please add %100 to the listed rates.
Rest of categories: Please add % 50 to the listed rates.

Compare with the 4 day Andalusia Toledo version

Five Days Ronda Andaluza : Andalusia and Costa Del Sol

Optional Excursion Palma De Mallorca from Barcelona