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to see the Plaza Mendizábal, the Tavira heyday came in the 15th century. From DAY 10 BARCELONA
Tower, the neoclassical and Elizabethan this period date the main symbols of the After breakfast we will start the guided
style Town Hall and the Oratory of San city as the bell tower of the cathedral, tour with a walking tour of the historic
Felipe Neri, among other monuments. affectionately called “Miguelete”; the center, also known as the Gothic Quarter
Free time to enjoy the city before towers of the Serranos and the Lonja de for the presence of multiple examples
continuing the tour to Marbella. Arrival la Seda. We will also pass by the Gothic of this style. Highlights include the
and accommodation. temple of Santa Catalina Mártir; the Real Palace of the Generalitat (seat of the
Parroquia de los Santos Juanes, with a regional government) and the City Hall,
DAY 7 MARBELLA - MALAGA baroque interior; the Monastery of San both buildings located face to face; the
- GRANADA Miguel de los Reyes, the main example cathedral and Casa de la Pia Almoina, a
We continue the itinerary to Malaga, of Valencian Renaissance; the Estación charitable center of the 11th century and
founded by the Phoenicians and del Norte and the Casa consistorial, both restored in the 15thcentury; the Church of
converted into a powerful Mediterranean modernist examples. Santa Maria del Pi, better known as the
port by the Romans and Arabs, which We finish the visit with the most modern church of the pine tree by the presence
has a historic center of irregular layout, side of the city, which includes works of this tree in front; the royal shipyards, an
an Arab heritage, in which 19th century by Santiago Calatrava such as the 9 de example of Gothic civil architecture; and
buildings coexist with the Roman Theater, Octubre Bridge and the City of Arts and of course, the Church of Santa Maria del
the Alcazaba or the Jewish quarter. Sciences. Mar, considered the real cathedral by the
Continuation to Granada, the pearl of Rest of the day at leisure and citizens of Barcelona, built by the people
Andalusia, whose main attraction is the accommodation. in the mid-14th century.
Alhambra Palace. Initiated as a defensive We continue on a bus tour to admire the
fortification, it became a palace-cazaba DAY 9 VALENCIA - EBRO DELTA main jewels of Catalan Modernism, such
for the Nasrid dynasty of Muhammad I - TARRAGONA - BARCELONA as Casa Milà or Casa Batlló, the Hospital
in the 13thcentury. With the passage of Departure to the Ebro Delta, natural de Sant Pau or the Palace of Music; and
time and different rulers, the structure border between the communities to climb to Montjuic, scene of the 1992
underwent several modifications, the of Valencia and Catalonia. Natural Olympics and from where you get the
most important being those carried out habitat of a bird life rich in variety and best views over the city and the sea.
under the reign of Charles I, in the mid- quantity, it has become one of the main Free afternoon and overnight.
sixteenth century. Inside the building are ornithological observation stations in
the Puerta de la Justicia, the Alcazaba, Europe. The inland area has extensive DAY 11 BARCELONA
the royal palaces, the Sala de los areas of rice fields while the part near the Breakfast at the hotel and at the agreed
Mocárabes, the Sala de los Reyes and sea is formed by large lagoons, marshes time, transfer to the airport.
the Patio de los Leones. and dunes.
Continuing with the visit we enter the We continue to Tarragona, one of the Package includes:
gardens of the Generalife, a set of a main cities of the peninsula under the rule • 10 nights accommodation including
palace with several gardens, promenades of the Roman Empire. buffet breakfast
and viewpoints that invited to rest. Rest of During the visit of the city we can see • Porterage service at the hotels
the day at leisure and accommodation. the rich heritage of this era, such as • Transfers upon arrival and departure
the amphitheater and the circus, the • English speaking tour director
DAY 8 GRANADA - VALENCIA forum surrounded by the wall, the • Deluxe coach
Breakfast at the hotel and departure ancient audience and the Tower of the • Visits with licensed guides
to the Valencian Community. Arrival in Scipios. Free time to enjoy the city and • Entrances as per the program
Valencia and visit of this Mediterranean continuation of the trip to Barcelona. • A surprise invitation to a concert,
city founded by the Romans and whose Arrival and accommodation. cultural event or excursion

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