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HIGHTLIGHTS OF THE TOUR
ITINERARY
01
Arrive Barcelona – Spain!
Today, enter the world of “Air Tours Holidays” as you begin your beautiful journey of Spain – Portugal. Arrive Barcelona – the vibrant Commercial Centre of Spain! Meet your Tour Manager in the arrival’s area and board your waiting coach. Enroute stop for an Indian dinner. Later, check in.
Overnight in Barcelona (D)02
Barcelona - Guided city tour. Visit Sagrada Familia & Casa Mila
After a buffet breakfast, join an English speaking local guide for a tour of Barcelona. Visit the magnificent Sagrada Familia - a massive Roman Catholic Basilica and Gaudi’s masterpiece. The sight of this masterpiece is nothing short of dramatic. Next, visit the Casa Mila - an expressionist and unconventional apartment block created by Gaudi. It breaks traditional architecture by not using a single straight line. After a local lunch, visit Les Ramblas - the bustling city centre and enjoy some time at leisure, exploring the stylish and exclusive shopping areas of this great city. Indian dinner at restaurant.
Overnight in Barcelona (B,LL,D)03
Barcelona - Onto Zaragoza
Enjoy buffet breakfast in the hotel. Check out. After a local lunch driver to Zaragoza. On arrival, enjoy an Indian dinner. Check into your hotel.
Overnight in Zaragoza (B,LL,D)
04
Zaragoza – Orientation tour. Onto Madrid – Capital of Spain
After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed on an orientation tour of Zaragoza. See the Roman remains of Peuerta Cinegia, the gate to Caesaraugusta. Visit Pilar Square – the real heart of the city and much more. After a local lunch drive to Madrid. Tonight enjoy a Flamenco Show. Later, enjoy an Indian dinner. Check into your hotel.
Overnight in Madrid (B,LL,D)05
Madrid - Guided city tour. Visit the Royal Palace, Prado Museum and Plaza de Espana
After a buffet breakfast, proceed for a city tour with an English speaking local guide. Visit the Royal Palace - considered by many to be one of the finest palaces in Europe. Visit the Prado Museum - the quality and variety of its collection makes the Prado Museum one of a kind marvel. After a local lunch, proceed on an orientation tour of this city. See stunning sights like the Plaza de Espana, Sabatini Garden, Cervantes Statue, the Parliament and many more interesting sights. The evening is at leisure to explore the various shopping arcades.
Tonight, enjoy Indian dinner.Overnight in Madrid (B, LL, D)
06
Madrid - Drive to Granada - Guided City Tour.
After an early buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Granada, founded on the foothills of Spain’s highest mountains. On arrival, enjoy a local lunch. Thereafter, proceed on a guided tour of this spectacular city. Enjoy an Indian dinner. Later, check into your hotel.
Overnight in Granada (B, LL, D)
07
Granada - Guided tour of Alhambra and Generalife Gardens. Then onto Malaga
After buffet breakfast in your hotel, check out and embark on a guided visit to Alhambra and Generalife Gardens. In Alhambra - The Red Palace, visit the numerous halls, chambers, bedrooms, baths, summer-rooms, etc., and marvel at the Moorish architecture and decoration dating from 1320 onwards. Later, continue to the Generalife - a place of leisure and recreation for the Moorish Kings of Granada. Its beautiful gardens stand out with their abundant and varied flora and stunning water features, described in one poem as ‘water that cries’. After a local lunch, proceed to Malaga. Enjoy an orientation tour of Malaga and stroll along the promenade.
Tonight enjoy local dinner.Overnight in Malaga (B, LL, D)
08
Malaga - Day excursion to Gibraltar
After breakfast, proceed for your excursion to Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory and headland, on Spain's south coast. It’s dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, a 426m-high limestone ridge. First settled by the Moors in the Middle Ages and later ruled by Spain, the outpost was ceded to the British in 1713. Layers of fortifications include the remains of a 14th-century Moorish Castle and the 18th century Great Siege Tunnels, which were expanded in WWII. Enjoy local lunch. Later, see the port of Gibraltar, the walled inner city, Europa Point and St Michael’s Cave. Visit the famous Rock of Gibraltar. From the top, you will contemplate amazing views of the Mediterranean, Spain and Morocco. Visit main street & Casemates Square. See La Alameda, Gibraltar Botanicals Gardens. Evening return to Malaga.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.Overnight in Malaga (B, LL, D)
09
Malaga - Drive to Cordoba - Guided city tour. On to Seville
After a buffet breakfast check-out, drive to Cordoba – an emblem of the tolerance and comprehension for many centuries among three religions i.e. Jewish, Christian and Muslim. Proceed on a guided tour including a visit to the ‘Mezquita’ - Great Mosque of Cordoba which is now the cathedral of Cordoba and a UNESCO world Heritage Site. Also, visit Jewish Quarters - its medieval streets have a distinctly Moorish flair, reminiscent of the Jew’s prosperity under the Caliphate of Cordoba. After local lunch, proceed to Seville. On arrival at Seville, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Seville (B, LL, D)10
Seville - Guided city tour. Visit the Giralda Tower, the Cathedral, Royal Palace, Maria Luisa Park.
After a buffet breakfast, join an English speaking local guide for your city tour of Seville. Visit the Cathedral of Seville - the largest place of worship in Spain, and the third largest cathedral in the Christian world. Visit the Giralda Tower - the bell tower of the Cathedral of Seville and one of three remaining Almohad minarets in the world. After local lunch, visit the Royal Palace which is considered to be the most complete example of this so-called Mudéjar architecture in Spain. Next, visit the Maria Luisa Park - a paradisiacal half mile of palms and orange trees, elms and Mediterranean pines and the spectacular Plaza de Espana.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.Overnight in Seville (B, LL, D)
11
Seville - Depart for Lisbon. Welcome to Portugal!!! Lisbon - the Portuguese Capital. En route visit Faro – the Algarvian Capital.
After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Faro - the administrative centre of the Algarve region of Portugal. After local lunch, proceed on an orientation tour of this beautiful city and enjoy the blend of Arabic and Roman architecture. Visit the old town which is surrounded still by the Roman walls which date back to the 9th century. Later, drive onto Lisboa - the capital of Portugal. On arrival, check into the hotel.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.Overnight in Lisbon (B,LL,D)
12
Lisbon - Guided city tour. Visit the Jeronimo’s Monastery and Padroa Monument
After a buffet breakfast, join an English speaking local guide for a tour of this legendary city. Visit the Jeronimo’s Monastery - one of the great triumphs of European Gothic architecture (UNESCO has classified it as a World Heritage monument), which also houses Vasco da Gama’s tomb. See impressive sites like Rossio Square, Commercio Square, Marques de Pombal Square, Belem tower and much more. Later, visit the Padroa Monument – also known as the ‘Discoveries’ monument. Here, take an elevator to the top for a bird’s eye view of Lisbon. After an exciting city tour enjoy local lunch. Later, you have time at leisure to enjoy great shopping opportunities or just explore this beautiful city on your own.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.Overnight in Lisbon (B, LL, D)
13
Lisbon - Visit Sintra and see Cascais
After a buffet breakfast, drive to Sintra – Portugal’s fairytale town on the edge of Europe. On arrival, proceed on a guided tour with a visit to Palacio Nacional de Sintra. Marvel at the elements of Gothic, Mudejar, Manueline and Renaissance architecture, the wonderful azulejos (coloured glazed tiles) from the 15th and 16th Centuries in various halls and patios, and in the Royal Chapel. Continue your guided tour and see the Seteais Palace – now a hotel, the town Hall, Modern Art Museum and many more interesting sights. After local lunch, drive to Cascais – once a tiny fishing village and now an elegant holiday beach resort. Enjoy free time for shopping at the small shops and roadside stalls offering typical embroidery and lace, to high fashion designer products. Later, drive back to Lisbon.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.Overnight in Lisbon (B, LL, D)
14
Departure. Fly home or Onto Marrakech - Morocco
After boxed/buffet breakfast in the hotel, proceed to the airport for your flight home or onwards to Marrakech. (Flight cost not included) .
Overnight in Madrid. (B)TOUR COST 2024 (Exotic Spain and Portugal)
| LAND COST 13 Nights 14 Days | |
| Per Person on Twin Sharing | US$ 3499 |
| Single Room Supplement | US$ 1,240 |
| DEPARTURE DATES IN 2024: | |
| April | 25 |
| May | 02 |
| July | 11 , 25 |
| August | 08 , 22 |
| September | 12, 26 |
| Tour starts in Barcelona, Spain on the above-mentioned dates. | |
NOTE
- As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double bed. There will be no reduction for triple sharing.
- Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case two different people are sharing a room and one of them cancels the tour.
- There could be possibility of flight departure on the previous evening.
- On certain departure dates the itinerary may be operated in reverse order. However, all services and inclusions will remain the same.
TOUR INFO
WHAT YOUR TOUR COST INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
| SPAIN | ||
| Barcelona | ||
| Zaragoza | ||
| Madrid | ||
| Granada | ||
| Malaga | ||
| Cordoba | ||
| Seville | ||
| PORTUGAL | ||
| Lisbon | ||
| Sintra | ||
| Cascais | ||
| Faro | ||
ACCOMMODATION
- 02 nights accommodation at Hotel SB Plaza Europa or similar in Barcelona
- 01 night accommodation at Hotel Eurostars Rey or similar in Zaragoza
- 02 nights accommodation at Hotel Novotel Madrid or similar in Madrid
- 01 night accommodation at Hotel Marca Real Alhambra or similar in Granada
- 02 nights accommodation at Hotel Hilton Garden Inn/Oh Nice Caledonia or similar in Malaga
- 02 nights accommodation at Hotel AC Seville Forum or similar in Seville
- 03 nights accommodation at Hotel Sana Malhoa/Radisson or similar in Lisbon
MEALS - AS SPECIFIED IN THE ITINERARY
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel except on Day 01
- Local Veg/Non veg lunches
- Local or Indian Veg/Non Veg dinners
TIPS, PORTERAGE & WATER
- Tips to driver and guide.
- Porterage of 01 bag (20 kg) per person at Hotels only
- 2 bottles mineral water (500 ml each) per person per day
TRANSFERS
- All transfers and excursions will be conducted by a deluxe air-conditioned coach
TOUR MANAGER
- Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager or a local representative throughout
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- COST OF INTERNATIONAL AIR TICKETS
- Cost of deviation: In case any clients wish to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure i.e. either travel before the departure date of your tour or would like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable which will be advised to you by our sales team. The same is subject to availability of seats & class for the given dates & ticket validity. Kindly also note, the deviation request is to be made at the time of booking.
- Cost of Transfer: In case clients are arriving or departing at a time that is different from the group arrival/departure time, which will be conveyed to the clients while booking the tour, there will be an additional cost of transfer. The group arrival and departure timings will vary from tour to tour.
- Cost of visas to travel on the tour.
- Medical/ Travel insurance.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini bar, telephone calls, pay channels, cruise shore excursion and any type of beverages in cruise etc. Anything not specified under inclusions.
- Meals other than what is mentioned in your itinerary
- Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in ‘What your tour price includes’
- Departure taxes except where included.
VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR
- USA Citizen : No Visa Required
- Green Card Holders : Multiple-Entry Schengen Visa Required
- Indian National :Multiple-Entry Schengen Visa Required
Cost of the above-mentioned visa is not included in your tour price.
OVERSEAS TRAVEL INSURANCE:
It’s very important to find out before you leave whether or not your medical insurance will cover you overseas. Your regular U.S. health insurance may not cover doctors’ and hospital visits in other countries We recommend clients take overseas travel insurance to cover any eventuality while on tour.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED
- Only fully vaccinated persons are eligible to travel on this tour over and above the prevailing covid protocols outlined by the respective countries
- Passengers taking early morning flights will be provided with boxed breakfast.
- All tours will be operated subject to a minimum of 25 full paying passengers traveling together. In case there are less than 25 full paying passengers the clients will be given an option of travelling on another departure date.
- Keeping in view the Luggage compartment of coach & Internal Flight regulations, we strongly recommend you to carry only medium size Bag of 20 kg and 1 carryon bag of 5 kg per person.
- The dates and granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the concerned consulate. Air Tours Holidays is not responsible for granting of visas and are only a facilitator in the visa application process and any situation arising out of delay in granting visa by the consulate/embassy.
- In case you are not able to continue the tour due to loss of passport, theft, illness, or any other life-event beyond our control, Air Tours is not liable to give any refund on unutilized services.
- Please note that in case any clients loses their passport, the cost of getting a new passport and necessary charges to revise the arrangement to return home will be borne by client, and there will be no refund for any unutilized services.
- Air Tours shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any delay in flights or change in Schedule by the airline and any situations arising out of the same. Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers. Air Tours will not be liable for the same.
- Air Tours shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement.
- Air Tours will not be liable in any loss of baggage by the Airline. However, we will provide assistance in tracing any lost baggage.
- Air Tours reserves the right to charge any additional expenses due to delay or changes in train, plane, bus, ship or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such losses or expenses must be borne by the passengers.
- Air Tours reserves the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed advisable or necessary.
- There will be no refund on unutilized services or partly utilized services.
- For the convenience of our passengers, Air Tours will sometimes amend the itinerary; however all the other services will remain the same.
- If clients prefer to have meals on their own there will be no refund.
- All hotels may not have Tea or Coffee machines in the room.
- It is strictly not allowed to eat, drink or smoke inside the Coach.
- Coaches may not have any Wi-Fi facilities or USB phone charging options on board.
- Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case two different people are sharing a room and one of them cancels the tour.
- The Tour Cost is a combination of all the arrangements and hence cannot be calculated on an individual service basis. Tour cost is one component and not calculated individually.
- Standard check-in at hotels is 1400-1500 hours and check out is 1100-1200 hours.
- Updating of mileage is subject to Airlines terms & conditions in group fare.
- We request the airlines for your preferred seats however this is as per their policy and at their discretion.
- Please refer to the booking form for detailed cancellation policy and ‘Terms and Conditions’.
BOOKING TERMS AND CANCELLATION POLICY
| Booking Terms & Cancellation Policy | |
|---|---|
| Non – Refundable deposit to book your tour | US$ 1000 Per Person |
| Full payment to be made | 75 days prior to departure |
| Cancellation of Tour due to border closure in Origin or Destination, 60 days prior to Departure date | Administrative Fees US$ 100 per person |
| 59 Days to 45 Days | 30% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
| 44 Days to 30 Days | 60% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
| 29 Days to 15 Days | 75% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
| 14 Days till Tour date | 100% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
Keeping in view the safety of all travelers and as per the requirement of various countries, only fully vaccinated people who have taken the last shot / jab / dose at least 14 days before the travel date will be allowed on the tour..
In case we are unable to operate a tour due to Border Closure, Air Tours Holidays LLC will refund the deposit amount after deducting the administrative fees of US$ 100 per person. In the event that the entire tour cost has been paid by you and we in turn have paid our overseas tour operators, after which the tour gets cancelled due to Border Closure, then it is possible that we are not able to get the amount back, then we will try and get the refund or a credit note for a later travel date. Any loss due to the exchange rate will affect the refund amount. The company reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to the departure, without assigning any reason. All monies paid by you will be fully refunded in USD only, and no compensation will be payable. In case of cruises, 100% of the cruise cost paid will be forfeited in case of any cancellations irrespective of time of cancellation. The company cannot assume responsibility for any fees relating to the issuance and/or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not done through the company.