Entries Tagged "spain tour"

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

In Santiago de Compostela, you have a date with history. As soon as you enter the old town, which has the UNESCO World Heritage designation, you will see that this is no exaggeration. The capital of Galicia has some of Europe's best conserved monuments, in surroundings that call to mind historic times.

Not many tour operators visit this area. Here are the trips we suggest. The most popular trip is the Marian Shrines of Europe with Globus vacations.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Thinking of visiting Spain this year?

Here is our list of our most popular selling 8 to 10 day packages:

Spanish Experience:  (Value tour)
Beginning in Madrid and visiting Seville, Granada, Valencia & Barcelona

The beauty of Spain is in the details: the eye-catching architecture of the Gran Via, El Greco's paintings, the colorful brickwork and mosaics of Maria Luisa Park, the arabesques of Alhambra Palace, and every inch of Guadi's 'Sagrada Familia'.

Spanish Fantasy: (Value tour)
Round trip Madrid visiting Barcelona, Seville, Valencia & Granada

Spectacular Spain (First Class Tour)
Round trip Madrid, visiting Granada, Torremolinos & Seville

On this vacation, two-night stays in Madrid, Torremolinos, and Seville allow time to truly experience Spain. Your trip begins in Madrid, Spain’s capital. Your included sightseeing tours feature important highlights like Madrid’s Prado Museum, Toledo’s Church of Santo Tomé with one of El Greco’s most famous paintings, Granada’s Alhambra complex and Water Gardens of the Generalife, and Seville’s cathedral with Columbus’ Tomb

Spain Classics (First Class Tour)
Begins in Madrid and visiting Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia & Barcelona
Spain is a colorful pageant of art, history and culture, set against a backdrop that spans sunny Mediterranean shores and grand mountain ranges, dotted with groves of oranges and olives. Explore the priceless treasures in Madrid's Prado Museum. Visit the exotic and expansive Alhambra palace, resplendent with Moorish regal flair. Feel the passion of the Flamenco with reserved seating at a performance in Seville. Explore Valencia, Barcelona, Granada, Cordoba and Toledo

Spanish Wonder: (First Class tour)
Same itinerary as the Spanish Experience with better hotels & more inclusions

Barcelona, Madrid, Granada and Seville! What more could you ask for - The medieval town of Toledo and Seville with its mosque and synagogues. Follow the trail of Don Quixote in Puerto Lapice. Marvel at Gaudi's famous buildings and architecture in Barcelona.

Barcelona & Madrid: (First Class)
3 night in each city with rail in-between

Spend a week in the two largest cities of Spain, Barcelona and Madrid. Your vacation includes: choice of centrally located hotels, services of a Local Host in both cities, and sightseeing in both cities with a Local Guide.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Madrid & Barcelona:  Monograms allows you the chance to discover Spain independently, at your own pace & in your own style. Combine ancient tradition with the exuberance of a progressive seaport city & you've got the most visited destination in Spain, Barcelona! From medieval fortresses & cathedrals to Gaudi's Sagrada Familia & the exciting Las Ramblas area. Simply dive right in as colorful architecture, brilliant cultural performances & charming people await. Then travel westward to Madrid, a city bursting at the seams with world-class arts, grand historical architecture & exhilarating nightlife. Wander through its museums, enjoy tapas, sangria & dance until dawn as Madrid's vitality & warmth show you why Spain is one of the most popular destinations in the world. Monogram vacations also offer the assistance of a local host who provides authentic service and support, helping travelers feel more at ease while in Spain. Prices from $1,929 pp

We invite you to enjoy these slides of Barcelona: