Trips to Spain

	Madrid. Best Western Atlantico. Tel. 34 915 226 480 Hotel Atlantico
	Sevilla. Las Casas de la Judería. Tel. 34 954 41 51 50 Casasypalacios.com
	Granada. Hotel NH Victoria. Tel. 34 958 53 62 16 NH-hotels.com
	Barcelona. Hotel Royal Ramblas. Tel. 34 933 019 400 R oyalramblashotel.com

Trip Includes

	Air Fare from anywhere in the Continental USA (same price)
	4 or 5 star Hotels in Downtown Areas
	Transport with Luxury Bus
	All Breakfasts and all Dinners in Upscale Restaurants. Wine Included at Dinner.
	All Tips to Driver, Hotel, and Tour Guide
	Guided Tours and Tour Fees
	All Taxes
	Fuel Surcharges

Trip Does Not Include

	Lunch
	Optional Insurance: $200 per person

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Departure from USA.

Day 2: Arrival in Madrid. Check-in at the hotel and rest for a few hours. Architectural

Madrid bus tour-post office, plaza de Cibeles, Puerta de Alcalá, Parque del Buen Retiro,

dinner near the Plaza de España, see the sunset at the temple of Debod. Overnight in

Madrid

Day 3: Art Madrid: start with a visit to the Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida, the

chapel decorated by the beautiful frescos of Francisco de Goya, one of Spain's foremost

painters. Then continue to the Paseo del Prado, the "avenue of art" to eat lunch, then see

the beautiful Palacio Royal. Free afternoon to tour the world famous Prado museum with

extra time to either continue to the Reina Sofia Museum, which houses some of the works

of Spain's most famous artists such as Picasso's Guernica. Dinner in Madrid. Overnight in

Madrid

Day 4: Late start. Start at the Puerta del Sol, the center of the city and once the site of

the city walls. Continue on a leisurely stroll to the Plaza Mayor for lunch. Spend your

afternoon free for shopping/sightseeing in the Plaza and along Gran Via. Don't miss the

store where the queen, Reina Sofia buys her shoes! Take time to enjoy tapas, traditional

bar fare which will leave you refreshed and ready to enjoy an evening of Flamenco in one

of Madrid's most exciting Tablaos. Overnight in Madrid

Day 5: Travel south through the stunning sunflower fields of the central plains of Spain

(yes, where the rain mainly falls). Arrival in Sevilla, the beautiful ancient capital of

Andalusia and the center of art, business, and culture of southern Spain. Dinner and

overnight in Sevilla.

Day 6: Spend the day in Sevilla visiting the sights of the city including the 15th century

main Cathedral and the Alcázar, the moorish palace with it's incredibly intricate

architecture and gorgeous gardens. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Sevilla.

Day 7: Travel to Granada via the Costa del Sol. See the Rock of Gibraltar and if it's a

clear day, spy the African coast in the distance! Stop in Marbella, playground for the rich

and famous to enjoy lunch and some time to look around. Continue on through the heart of

the Costa del Sol and stop in the mountain town of Frigiliana for dinner before continuing

on to Granada. Overnight in Granada.

Day 8: Spend the day in Granada, home of the Alhambra, one of the most visited sites in

all of Spain. See the city and tour the Alhambra with its mosaics, courtyards and

fountains. Free time in the afternoon to take a hot bath in the 11th century Arab bath

house, the Bañuelo, visit the Triunfo Gardens or spend the afternoon shopping and

enjoying the beautiful scenery. Dinner and overnight in Granada.

Day 9: Travel from Granada to Valencia. Eat lunch and enjoy the mixture of gothic and

contemporary architecture in the historic center of Valencia. Dinner en route to Barcelona.

Overnight in Barcelona.

Day 10: Welcome to Barcelona, one of Spain's most distinctive and beautiful cities! Take

a stroll down La Rambla, Barcelona's famous semi-pedestrian street with markets,

mansions and a mosaic by Miró . Have lunch along the Rambla and enjoy people watching

in this most interesting area of the city. Overnight in Barcelona.

Day 11: Gaudí day in Barcelona. Visit the Sagrada Familia church, as well as la Pedrera

also known as Casa Milá, both works by Antoni Gaudí, Barcelona's most famous son.

Continue on to the Parc Güell where you can see more colorful and unusual buildings and

stone structures. Also enjoy a sweeping view of the city from the park. Overnight in

Barcelona.

Day 12: Late start. Visit the Picasso museum to admire an extensive chronology of his

work. Eat lunch near the Magic Fountain, then spend the afternoon seeing more sights or

relaxing on the beach, or get in some last minute souvenir shopping.

Day 13: Return home from Barcelona.

Flights to Spain

We fly you directly from your hometown for the same price

June 30-July 12, 2010	Airlines: Iberia
Depart - Arrival City	Departure - Arrival Time	Flight #
June 30 USA - Madrid
July 12 Barcelona - USA

Hotels

	July 1-4: Madrid. Best Western Atlantico. Tel. 34 915 226 480 Hotel Atlantico
	July 4-6: Sevilla. Las Casas de la Judería. Tel. 34 954 41 51 50 Casasypalacios.com
	July 6-8: Granada. Hotel NH Victoria. Tel. 34 958 53 62 16 NH-hotels.com
	July 8-12: Barcelona. Hotel Royal Ramblas. Tel. 34 933 019 400 R oyalramblashotel.com

September 18-30, 2010	Airlines: Iberia
Depart - Arrival City	Departure - Arrival Time	Flight #
Sept 18 USA - Madrid
Sept 30 Barcelona - USA

Hotels

	Sept 19-22: Madrid. Best Western Atlantico. Tel. +34 915 226 480 Hotel Atlantico
	Sept 22-24: Sevilla. Las Casas de la Judería. Tel. +34 954 41 51 50 Casasypalacios.com
	Sept 24-26: Granada. Hotel NH Victoria. Tel. +34 958 53 62 16 NH-hotels.com
	Sept 26-30: Barcelona. Hotel Royal Ramblas. Tel. 34 933 019 400 R oyalramblashotel.com

**Travel to Spain - General Information**

Airport and Passport

	Get a Passport as soon as possible
	It is highly recommended that you register your trip with the US State Department online at Travel Registration

Flight Information

	We fly you from any city in the USA round trip to your destination for the same price
	You can deduct $800 from the price of the trip if you purchase your own flight. Feel free to use your mileage and join the group at your destination
	Passengers need to be at the airport counter at least 3 hours before departure
	You will be fed on the plane. Plenty of food
	You can earn miles even though we are traveling as a group. Just call the airline we are using and tell them that you need to be credited for your miles

Staying In Touch

	Each traveler will receive 2 cards with emergency contacts (one for you & one for your family at home)
	The trip is designed so that you and your family in the U.S. are always able to contact the tour guide during the trip
	A tour guide is with the group for the entire trip (from USA departure to USA return)

Money

	Get some Euros before leaving the US (300-400 Euros)
	You can use your credit/debit cards, but tell your bank/card company ahead of time that you will be using them in Europe. Credit and debit card have the best exchange rate
	AAA prepaid debit cards are also useful
	Avoid bringing Traveler's Checks with you
	Make sure that your pin does not start with number "0" and does not have more than 4 digits. Some ATM machines in Europe do not accept pins starting with "0" and pins that have more than 4 digits
	Money belts are highly recommended

Transportation in Europe

	Proximo Travel has its own Private Luxury Bus at all times in Spain
	Bus is air-conditioned and has large windows to enjoy the scenery

Dress Code

	Dress is casual and comfortable. It is a vacation, relax and enjoy
	Bring comfortable walking shoes.

Packing and Carry-on

	Pack light! People normally don't use more than 60% of what they pack
	Pack your medicine, valuables, and one day's change of clothes in a carry-on just in case your luggage does not arrive on time
	Liquids should be in your checked luggage, not in your carry-on. If you choose to have your liquids in your carry-on, it should be less than 3 ounces and should be placed in a one quart-size plastic zip bag (one bag per person)
	Here is a great link to the Transportation Security Administration’s website. It itemizes everything you can think of and identifies if the item can be in the carry-on and or checked luggage: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#4

Safety

Safety is our priority. As we tour each country, every passenger is always accounted for: there is always a count of passengers before and after touring each site. We never leave anyone behind!

Hotels

We Use 4 Star Hotels in downtown areas right in the middle of the action

Temperature in Spain

So you know when you travel, here is a rough idea of how the temperature is in Spain:

June-July: 70s - 80s

Lots of Walking?

Even though we have our own private bus, some sites do require some walking. Bring comfortable shoes (dress shoes are not necessary at all). Let me know ahead of time if you need a wheelchair

Traveling Alone

If you are traveling alone, we will room you with another nice passenger so that you don't have to pay the extra single room supplement. If you want your own private room, it is $700 extra

Number of Passengers

Proximo Travel hosts an average of 25 people on each tour. These trips are advertised in many venues. They almost always sell out early, so please keep this in mind when you are planning to book a trip. Many people book up to a year in advance

Insurance and Cancellation Policy

Additional $200 per person for full balance coverage up to last minute before travel. The Deposit is always non-refundable

Cancellation/Refund Policy:

	You must have a valid reason for cancellation (illness, surgery, God forbid family death, etc.)
	You must provide proof of your situation to be eligible for a refund prior to departure. In case of illness, a doctor's note is necessary
	Without Insurance:

1. Balance (less deposit) is refunded if cancelled 90+ days prior to departure

2. Only plane ticket is refunded if cancelled within 90 days of departure

With Insurance:

1. Full balance (less deposit) is refunded at any time of cancellation

Method of Payment

	PAYMENT BY CASH, CHECK, and ALL CREDIT CARDS
	Non-refundable $500 deposit per person accepted right now
	Balance is due 90 Days before USA Departure Date
	There is an extra 3% charge for credit card payments on balance

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Very Important Notes

	Be at the airport on time
	Each Traveler is responsible for expenses in cases where Proximo Travel has no control over events (i.e. missed flight because of a highway accident, etc...)

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We fly you directly to Spain from your hometown for the same price

Hotels - 4 and 5 star hotels in the downtown area close to major sites

Air Fare from anywhere in the Continental USA (same price)

4 or 5 star Hotels in Downtown Areas

Transport with Luxury Bus

All Breakfasts and all Dinners in Upscale Restaurants. Wine Included at Dinner.

All Tips to Driver, Hotel, and Tour Guide

Guided Tours and Tour Fees

All Taxes

Fuel Surcharges

Lunch

Optional Insurance: $200 per person

Day 1: Departure from USA.

Day 2: Arrival in Madrid. Check-in at the hotel and rest for a few hours. Architectural

Madrid bus tour-post office, plaza de Cibeles, Puerta de Alcalá, Parque del Buen Retiro,

dinner near the Plaza de España, see the sunset at the temple of Debod. Overnight in

Madrid

Day 3: Art Madrid: start with a visit to the Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida, the

chapel decorated by the beautiful frescos of Francisco de Goya, one of Spain's foremost

painters. Then continue to the Paseo del Prado, the "avenue of art" to eat lunch, then see

the beautiful Palacio Royal. Free afternoon to tour the world famous Prado museum with

extra time to either continue to the Reina Sofia Museum, which houses some of the works

of Spain's most famous artists such as Picasso's Guernica. Dinner in Madrid. Overnight in

Madrid

Day 4: Late start. Start at the Puerta del Sol, the center of the city and once the site of

the city walls. Continue on a leisurely stroll to the Plaza Mayor for lunch. Spend your

afternoon free for shopping/sightseeing in the Plaza and along Gran Via. Don't miss the

store where the queen, Reina Sofia buys her shoes! Take time to enjoy tapas, traditional

bar fare which will leave you refreshed and ready to enjoy an evening of Flamenco in one

of Madrid's most exciting Tablaos. Overnight in Madrid

Day 5: Travel south through the stunning sunflower fields of the central plains of Spain

(yes, where the rain mainly falls). Arrival in Sevilla, the beautiful ancient capital of

Andalusia and the center of art, business, and culture of southern Spain. Dinner and

overnight in Sevilla.

Day 6: Spend the day in Sevilla visiting the sights of the city including the 15th century

main Cathedral and the Alcázar, the moorish palace with it's incredibly intricate

architecture and gorgeous gardens. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Sevilla.

Day 7: Travel to Granada via the Costa del Sol. See the Rock of Gibraltar and if it's a

clear day, spy the African coast in the distance! Stop in Marbella, playground for the rich

and famous to enjoy lunch and some time to look around. Continue on through the heart of

the Costa del Sol and stop in the mountain town of Frigiliana for dinner before continuing

on to Granada. Overnight in Granada.

Day 8: Spend the day in Granada, home of the Alhambra, one of the most visited sites in

all of Spain. See the city and tour the Alhambra with its mosaics, courtyards and

fountains. Free time in the afternoon to take a hot bath in the 11th century Arab bath

house, the Bañuelo, visit the Triunfo Gardens or spend the afternoon shopping and

enjoying the beautiful scenery. Dinner and overnight in Granada.

Day 9: Travel from Granada to Valencia. Eat lunch and enjoy the mixture of gothic and

contemporary architecture in the historic center of Valencia. Dinner en route to Barcelona.

Overnight in Barcelona.

Day 10: Welcome to Barcelona, one of Spain's most distinctive and beautiful cities! Take

a stroll down La Rambla, Barcelona's famous semi-pedestrian street with markets,

mansions and a mosaic by Miró . Have lunch along the Rambla and enjoy people watching

in this most interesting area of the city. Overnight in Barcelona.

Day 11: Gaudí day in Barcelona. Visit the Sagrada Familia church, as well as la Pedrera

also known as Casa Milá, both works by Antoni Gaudí, Barcelona's most famous son.

Continue on to the Parc Güell where you can see more colorful and unusual buildings and

stone structures. Also enjoy a sweeping view of the city from the park. Overnight in

Barcelona.

Day 12: Late start. Visit the Picasso museum to admire an extensive chronology of his

work. Eat lunch near the Magic Fountain, then spend the afternoon seeing more sights or

relaxing on the beach, or get in some last minute souvenir shopping.

Day 13: Return home from Barcelona.

Airport and Passport

Get a Passport as soon as possible

Flight Information

Passengers need to be at the airport counter at least 3 hours before departure

You will be fed on the plane. Plenty of food

You can earn miles even though we are traveling as a group. Just call the airline we are using and tell them that you need to be credited for your miles

Safety

Hotels

Temperature in Spain

Lots of Walking?

Traveling Alone

Number of Passengers

Insurance and Cancellation Policy

Method of Payment

Check Payable to

Very Important Notes