All Aboard Spain - AAA

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All Aboard Spain
The glory of Spain comes alive in the company of our
engaging experts, your personal guides in this terrific trio
of cities. You’ll be charmed by our handpicked hotels
and delighted with scenic high-speed rail journeys
through the countryside. And with private transfers and
luggage handling between each rail station and hotel,
your travels will be as carefree as they are enriching.
Engaging Experiences...
Only for aaa members!
• The genius of Gaudi is revealed on an in-depth,
privately guided architectural tour of Barcelona.
• Step into the milieu of Picasso when you dine at
Els 4 Gats, a favorite haunt during his early years.
• Relax in a Hammam, our fun and unusual way of
showing you the Moors’ enduring legacy in Spain.
• Spend more time with the artistic masterpieces of the
Prado with our special front-of-the-line entry.
• Gain rare insight into the inner workings of a closed
convent where nuns live and pray as they have for
centuries, isolated from the outside world.
3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites c
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
A Privately Guided Rail Journey
Day 1 – Begin in Barcelona
Check in to the Montblanc Hotel, set in the historic Gothic Quarter.
Day 2 – Art & Architecture in Barcelona
Barcelona’s rich heritage of Modernist art and architecture is the
focus of today’s specially-designed tour. Marvel at the amazing
genius of Antoni Gaudi as you discover his best and most well-known
worksc – The Church of the Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló with its
colorful Catalan-style mosaics and Casa Milà, a marvel of design and
engineering! Take a break at Els 4 Gats, a casual restaurant tucked away
in the Gothic Quarter. This was a favorite hangout of young Picasso,
and the menu cover he designed for them was his first commissioned
work. Meals B,L
Day 3 – By Rail to Madrid
With our compliments, you can visit a nearby Hammam this morning.
This traditional Arab experience reveals the historical legacy of the
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Moors in Spain. Relax with wellness techniques which have been utilized
for centuries in Spain and throughout the Mediterranean. In the afternoon,
you’ll be chauffeured to the rail station to board the High Speed AVE Train.
In Madrid, your car and driver await to transport you to the charming
Hotel Laura. Meals B
Day 4 – Discover Madrid and the Prado!
A thousand years of history has left its mark in the fine architecture and
proud spirit of Madrid! Join your personal guide to walk through the
Plaza Mayor, centuries-old and still bustling with shops and eateries.
Admire the Royal Palace and Opera House and then bypass the lines
awaiting entry into the Prado. Your privately guided tour through this
world-famous museum reveals masterworks by Goya, El Greco,
Velázquez and Picasso – just to name a few! Meals B
Day 5 – South to Seville
A leisurely morning is a great opportunity to step out and enjoy more of
Madrid at your own pace. Later, your car and driver will escort you to the
station to board the High Speed AVE Train. Upon arrival in Seville, you’ll be
escorted by chauffeured car to the inviting San Gil Hotel.
Meals B
Day 6 – Ancient Wonders, Enduring Traditions
Feel the weight of history here in ancient Seville, once an
important Roman city and later conquered by the Moors.
Stand within the imposing majesty of the Cathedralc, the
largest Gothic building in Europe. Then tour the resplendent
Alcázarc, one of the oldest royal residences on the
Continent. By our special arrangement, you’ll speak with
nuns in their closed convent. This is a rare opportunity
to learn about centuries-old traditions which still
guide their daily life isolated from the outside
world. Sample their traditional pastries and
engage in lively dialogue. Meals B
Day 7 – Depart Seville
Your program finishes today. Or journey on
to Granada to discover one of Spain’s most
historic cities, home to the magnificent
Alhambrac. Meals B
City-Center Charm… Spanish Style!
Montblanc Hotel, Barcelona
You’ll love the city-center charm of this first
class hotel, ideally located in the historic Gothic
Quarter. Modern, air-conditioned rooms feature
TV, in-room safe, minibar and hair dryer.
Hotel Laura, Madrid
Comfortable, air-conditioned rooms with Juliet
balconies and stylish interiors welcome you to
this first class hotel, wonderfully located close to
the popular and bustling Plaza Mayor.
Hotel San Gil, Seville
Welcome to this beautiful turn-of-the-century
landmark, surrounded by Andalusian-style
gardens and fountains. Inviting air-conditioned
guestrooms offer cable TV, wireless Internet
access, minibar, in-room safe and hair dryer.
PORTUGAL
Strait of Gibraltar
2 Seville
MOROCCO
2
Madrid
SPAIN
Granada
2
Barcelona
Mediterranean
Sea
Add Granada or extra nights in any city.
ALGERIA
All this is included... 7 days from $2,599
Handpicked superior first class hotels, 7 meals, private car
sightseeing with your own personal guide, unique AAA
experiences, second class rail with private car transfers and
luggage handling, plus our comprehensive travel insurance.
Book with total confidence
• 100% cash refund up to 30 days before travel.
• Only $100 deposit to lock in your trip cost.
• Complete travel insurance coverage included.
We never cancel a departure
Travel Any Day Per Person, Double Single Supplement
2010
Jan 1-Mar 8 $2599 $1660
Mar 9-Dec 31 2799 1700
2011
Jan 1-Mar 8 $2599 $1660
Mar 9-Apr 30 2799 1700
Call your AAA Travel Professional for international economy or business airfare
which includes arrival and departure transfers. Prices are per person, double.
Our Travel Insurance cost of $154 per person are included, but purchase is not
mandatory and the policy can be optionally deducted from your trip cost at the
time of final payment.
Solo travelers save $200 off their next trip.
Extend & Experience More
Granada…
Home of the Alhambrac
3 days for $800
Discover one of the true gems of Spain, a charming city nestled at the
foot of the mighty Sierra Nevadas. Spend two nights at the first class,
city-center Hotel Los Angeles and join your private guide for an in-depth
tour of the magnificent Alhambra. Built in the 1300’s, this immense
complex is fortress, palace and walled city all in one! Stroll its gardens,
visit the Royal Chapel where Queen Isabel and King Ferdinand are
buried, and marvel at glorious examples of Mudéjar architecture, a
uniquely Spanish blend of Christian and Moorish styles. We include daily
breakfast, high speed rail from Seville with private transfer to your hotel,
luggage handling and in-depth private car sightseeing.
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