Spain's Classics
Presented by Silveira Travel Service

Day 1: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Overnight Flight

Day 2: Friday, October 16, 2009
Arrive Lisbon, Portugal
Welcome to Portugal, where quaint farming villages, cork and olive tree plantations dot the landscape. Enjoy Lisbon, Portugal's vibrant capital city. Tonight, begin your journey with a welcome dinner.
Today Dinner is included.

Day 3: Saturday, October 17, 2009
Lisbon
A tour of Lisbon features the Moorish Alfama Quarter, Jeronimo’s Monastery, Monument to the Discoveries and the Tower of Belem. Tonight, enjoy a dinner complete with local cuisine, wines and Fado music at Adega Machado’s restaurant.
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 4: Sunday, October 18, 2009
Lisbon - Fatima - Nazare - Obidos - Lisbon
LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Your day on Portugal’s “Silver Coast” begins in the pilgrimage town of Fatima. See the Batalha Monastery, an example of Manueline Architecture, and travel to the quaint towns of Nazare and Obidos.
Today Breakfast is included.

Day 5: Monday, October 19, 2009
Lisbon - Madrid, Spain
Depart Lisbon and cross the border into Spain. Enjoy a day viewing the countryside of Portugal and Spain before arriving into the capital city of Spain - Madrid!
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 6: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Madrid - Prado Museum - Toledo - Madrid
During a locally guided tour of Madrid’s historic center, see the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, where events have been held since the 17th century. Today, locals gather for shopping or breaks in one of the many cafes. A guided tour of the Prado Museum, open since 1819, provides you with an historical and cultural perspective of this magnificent museum that boasts the world's finest collection of art by masters such as Velazquez and Goya. This afternoon travel to Toledo, the capital of medieval Spain until 1560. A comprehensive tour highlights the magnificent Gothic cathedral and the 13th century synagogue, a testament to Toledo’s Jewish heritage. Also stop in the Church of Santo Tome to view El Greco’s masterpiece painting, The Burial of Count Orgaz.
Today Breakfast is included.

Day 7: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Madrid - Cordoba - Seville
LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Travel to the extraordinary Moorish city of Cordoba. Embark on a walking tour of the Mezquita, a magnificent mosque, built by the Moors in the 8th century, which was converted into the city’s cathedral in the 16th century. The mosque is an architectural marvel, with double-tiered arches supported by 850 pillars of marble, alabaster and stone. Continue your exploration of Cordoba in the city's well-preserved and historical old Jewish Quarter. Later, transfer to Seville, considered Spain’s “cultural capital.”
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 8: Thursday, October 22, 2009
Seville
Today you will see Columbus’ tomb, the ornate cathedral, and Giralda Bell Tower, formerly a minaret which, when built, was the tallest tower in the world. Enjoy a walking tour of the quaint old Santa Cruz Quarter with its bright flowers, white-washed buildings and winding streets; then continue on to Plaza D’Espana and the beautiful Maria Luisa Park, one of the loveliest in all of Europe. A local flamenco dancer joins you for a typical “tapas lunch” featuring small portions of hot and cold specialties; here you learn about the history, culture and artistry of flamenco. This evening, take your reserved seats for an authentic flamenco show featuring Seville's top performers.
Today Breakfast and Lunch are included.

Day 9: Friday, October 23, 2009
Seville - Granada
Travel along the peaceful Sierra Nevada to Granada, the last great capital of the Moors in Spain before it fell to the Catholic monarchs in 1492. Join a local expert for a tour of the world-famous Alhambra, an immense hilltop palace. Also tour the Generalife, meaning “garden of the architect,” where the grounds are beautifully designed with waterfalls, courtyards and smaller secret gardens.
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 10: Saturday, October 24, 2009
Granada - Valencia
Today you travel through Spain's amazing landscape viewing rolling hills dotted with picturesque olive groves while en route to the Mediterranean coast. Arrive in the city of Valencia, a treasure trove of Roman and Arabic architecture, surrounded by citrus groves and known for its vibrant nightlife which only begins after midnight. A fun evening is planned where you will have a lesson on how to make the traditional Valencia Paella. Afterwards, enjoy the delicious dinner you have created.
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 11: Sunday, October 25, 2009
Valencia - Barcelona
Enjoy a city sightseeing tour of Valencia where you will view the highlights of this historical city, such as the ornate 14th century Serranos Tower and imposing 15th century Quart Tower. You'll also see the bustling central market, one of the largest in Europe, housing thousands of stalls and a true representation of colorful Spanish life, and view the Gothic Cathedral, where construction began in 1262 on the site of an ancient mosque. Your trip to Valencia would not be complete without a stop at Lonja, the old Silk Exchange, recognized by UNESCO as one of the most beautiful buildings of European civil Gothic architecture. Before continuing north along the coast to Barcelona, enjoy a tasting of Orxata, a local specialty beverage.
Today Breakfast is included.

Day 12: Monday, October 26, 2009
Barcelona
Get an in-depth look at Barcelona, Catalonia's capital and one of the most vibrant and lively cities in Spain! Your locally guided tour showcases Las Ramblas Boulevard, the most famous in Barcelona, dotted with bird and flower stalls. Also see Columbus Monument, Parc Montjuic, Antonio Gaudi’s “La Sagrada Familia,” which is still under construction, Parc Guell and the unconventional Casa Mila building. This afternoon continue to explore colorful Barcelona on your own or take part in an optional tour to the quaint mountain village of Montserrat with its unique stone formations. Gather this evening for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a lovely trip to Spain!
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 13: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Barcelona - Tour Ends
You return home eager to share vivid memories of a spectacularly beautiful land with an old, rich and diverse cultural heritage.
Today Breakfast is included.

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October 15 - October 27, 2009

Highlights...
Lisbon • Fatima • Nazare • Obidos • Madrid • Prado Museum • Toledo • Cordoba • Seville • Flamenco Show • Granada • Alhambra • Valencia • Barcelona •

13 Days • 19 Meals:
11 Breakfasts • 1 Lunches • 7 Dinners

Per Person Rates*:
Double $3869
Single $4769
Triple $3839

*Included in Price: Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $360 (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers, Round Trip Air from Logan Intl Airport.
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 *Not Included in Price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $200 per person.

YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
DAY 1
  Overnight Flight
DAY 2 - 4
  Fenix Hotel, Lisbon
DAY 5 - 6
  Husa Moncloa Hotel, Madrid
DAY 7 - 8
  Melia Sevilla, Seville
  or Melia Lebreros, Seville
DAY 9
  Hotel Marcia Real de la Alhambra, Granada
  or Tryp Albayzin, Granada
DAY 10
  Beatrice Rey Don Jaime, Valencia
DAY 11 - 12
  Hotel Colon Barcelona, Barcelona

On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Experience It!
The Sounds of Fado Music

Your evening of enchantment begins in Barrio Alto - the pulsating heart of Lisbon's Fado district. Stepping through the doors of Adega Machado's Restaurant is like walking into quintessential Portugal. Welcome to Lisbon, circa 1931. Family-owned and operated through three generations, Machado's is one of Portugal's top Fado venues. Oil lamps hanging from the ceiling…aged photographs and traditional knick-knacks cluttering the walls...traditional Portuguese cuisine…savory local wines…and the magical sounds of Fado. Accompanied by the guitar and the viola, Fado songs tell stories of happiness and sadness, of love and jealousy. The songs of the Fado are based on the feeling known simply as "saudade." There is no precise word that can properly translate "saudade," but it's often described as a combination of deep nostalgia, strong desire and melancholy feelings. Nothing brings your experience in Portugal to life more than an evening of traditional, profound Fado music.

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For more information call
Manny Silveira
 Silveira Travel Service
508-822-2433

Please Note:
• Passport is required.
• Hotel check-in on your day of arrival is 3:00 PM. Rooms may not be available prior to that time.
• This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.
• Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
• Included breakfasts are buffet breakfasts.
• To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.