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Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive in Lisbon.Welcome to Lisbon! On your arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed by our experienced tour manager at the arrival hall, who will also escort you to your hotel. Check-in and relax, before you step out in the evening and spend the day at leisure. Enjoy an Indian dinner and stay overnight at the hotel in Lisbon area.

Day 2: Sightseeing in Lisbon.After breakfast, proceed for a guided city tour of Lisbon. It was Henry-the Navigator, who made Lisbon the 15th-century ‘Mistress of the Seas’. In the tour, you’ll see his monument, the Belem Tower, the Moorish Citadel, the impressive Black Horse Square, and some other highlights too. Spend the afternoon in the Alfama’s tile-decorated streets, have dinner at an Indian restaurant and stay overnight at the hotel in Lisbon area.

Day 3: Drive from Lisbon to Obidos, Fatima to CoimbraAfter continental breakfast, proceed to Obidos-a fortified city still flanked by towers and bastions overlooking the countryside dotted with windmills . Later proceed to Fatima, stop here to see the sanctuary, made famous by the Virgin Mary’s apparition to three shepherd children, Francisco, Jacinth, and Lucia, on May 13, 1917. Later proceed to Coimbra ,a profusion of woodlands and mountains await you as you journey into the valley of Serra de Estrela on your way to Coimbra. On arrival proceed for an orientation tour of Coimbra, strategically situated on a hill overlooking the Mondego River. Later, proceed to have dinner at an Indian restaurant and stay overnight at the hotel in Coimbra area.

Day 4: Drive from Coimbra to Salamanca, Avila to Madrid.Post breakfast at the hotel, check-out and proceed to Salamanca, just six miles from the spot where Wellington routed Napoleon’s army in 1812. Spend time at Salamanca Plaza Mayor-the most beautiful square in Spain and leave Salamanca and head westwards to the fortress town of Ciudad Rodrigo-perched high above the Rio Agueda. Later proceed west to fortified Avila, then. Proceed to Madrid and on arrival enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant and relax overnight at the hotel in Madrid area.

Day 5: Sightseeing in Madrid.After a filling continental breakfast at the hotel, it’s time to proceed for a guided sightseeing tour of the city. The highlights of the tour includes visit to the elegant Paseo de la Castellana past Madrid’s most famous fountain in the Plaza de Cibeles. From here, drive down the Gran Via to the Cervantes Monument in the Plaza España and cross the Puerta del Sol. The main attraction of your tour is a visit to the magnificent Prado Museum to admire the paintings of Velázquez, Goya and many others. Dinner will be at an Indian restaurant and your overnight stay remains at the hotel in Madrid area.

Day 6: Drive from Madrid to Seville.Post continental breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Seville. On your arrival, proceed for a guided tour that includes visit to the immense Cathedral, burial place of Christopher Columbus and the Giralda Tower-a former minaret that was converted to a bell tower for the Cathedral of Seville in Seville. Also visit the Santa Cruz Quarter with its flower-decked wrought-iron balconies and see the Alcazar. Later, in the evening settle back for a local dinner and entertainment featuring a fiery Flamenco show. Return and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Drive from Seville to Granada tour.After continental breakfast, proceed to Granada to visit the magnificent Alhambra Palace. From here, head for a guided city tour of the palace to see the Lion Court as well as the water gardens of the royal summer residence. Post this, you are free to spend the rest of the day at leisure, have dinner at an Indian restaurant and return for your overnight stay at the hotel in Granada area.

Day 8: Drive from Granada to Valencia.Post continental breakfast at the hotel, proceed to enjoy superb views over the Sierra Nevada as you cross the Mora Pass. Continue past the cave dwellings near Guadix to the hi-rise of the Costa Blanca. Now through the famous orange groves to Valencia and see the ultra-modern Centre of Arts and Sciences and then circumnavigate the old town, past the City Gates of Serranos, take a walk to the Cathedral and El Miguelete. Enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant and relax overnight at the hotel in Granada area.

Day 9: Drive from Valencia to Barcelona.After a filling continental breakfast, proceed to Peñíscola to view the sea-lapped castle used in the film El Cid. Continue along the Costa Dorada to Barcelona and arrive at Barcelona, be welcomed by your guide and head for a walking tour of the Gothic quarter. Now drive along the Passeig de Gràcia, where stands the most amazing modernist buildings and continue through the Example district to visit Gaudi’s extraordinary, unfinished Sagrada Familia Church. Have dinner at an Indian restaurant and return for your overnight stay at the hotel in Barcelona area.

Day 10:Depart from Barcelona.After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and proceed to Barcelona airport to board your flight for back home. Tour Ends.

Duration: 9 Nights: Lisbon (2) ? Coimbra (1) ? Madrid (2) ? Seville (1) ? Granada (1) ? Valencia (1) ? Barcelona (1)
Price: Rs. 1,26,999

Inclusions:

• Return Economy class Airfare with taxes (as on October 05, 2012)
• Hotel accommodation
• Entrance fees
• Schengen visa
• Continental buffet breakfast
• Meals (as specified in the itinerary)
• Guided tours attractions, sightseeing and entrances as per the itinerary
• All transfers by deluxe coach as mentioned in the itinerary

Exclusions:

• Overseas travel insurance of INR1,500 and is valid for the duration of travel below 60 years of age. (The rate increases depending upon the age of the guest. Please check with our offices for further details)
• Any increase in the airfare, fuel surcharge taxes charged by the airlines on the air ticket before the issuance of flight tickets, taxes shall be charged extra irrespective of the booking date. (airfare and taxes currently calculated as on Oct 05, 2012)
• Cost of extension/deviation of air ticket as per actual at the time of ticketing.
• Events, trade fairs surcharges will be applicable on specific departure dates
• Any other expenses of personal nature
• Portages at hotels, airport and sea ports
• Anything not mentioned in the price inclusions column such as currency fluctuation i.e. currently taken on Oct 05, 2012: 01 Euro=INR 65. ROE: Rate of Exchange as on date of final payment will be applicable.
• Tips to the coach driver will be 03 Euros per person per day, the same is mandatory to be paid before departure in India (adult/child)

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