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HOTEL INFORMATION: Hotel Los AngelesHotel Class: First Class Hotel Los Ángeles, with its classic Andalusian flair, is a recently renovated family hotel situated near the site of the Alhambra in Granada. Offering 108 rooms, all fully air-conditioned, this Mediterranean-themed destination also offers in-room satellite television and telephones. Hotel Los Ángeles also offers a panoramic restaurant and lounge on-site with a typical Andalusian kitchen, 24-hour room service, and an outdoor pool. Alhambra PalaceHotel Class: Deluxe The Alhambra Palace Hotel, with its aristocratic air and magnificent interiors, is located in a setting with predominantly Islamic influence, where every window, terrace or balcony overlooks landscapes of extraordinary beauty and in the distance lie the peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It is one of the most elegant hotels in Granada and unique in its style and design in every way, and comes highly recommended for those who want to stay in luxury and at the same time be close to the Alhambra. The Alhambra Palace Hotel was constructed by the Duke of San Pedro de Galatino who embarked upon this ambitious and beautiful project, inaugurated in 1910 by King Alfonso XIII. The building resembles an Andalusian palace, with a terra cotta facade and white balconies on the upper floors. The top of the building is finished with a traditional Andalusian design and a colorful tiled dome. Ideally situated on top of a hill overlooking the famous Alhambra; Granada is a beautiful city and this 130 room hotel is located in one of the most popular areas. Palacio los PatosHotel Class: Luxury Hospes Palacio de los Patos is a combination of a restored 19th century palace of industrial architecture and modern building, a mixture of depths and transparencies behind a majestic and subtle alabaster lattice window. The hotel offers 42 guest rooms and the select cuisine of the Senzone restaurant, based on the natural quality of local produce and game. In addition, there is also the Bodyna Spa, a space devoted to sensation and the deepest well-being. Guest rooms include wi-fi internet access, in-room safe and non-smoking accommodations. Wellington HotelHotel Class: Lodge Situated in the central Salamanca neighbourhood next to Retiro Park and very close to the most prestigious boutiques in Madrid, the rooms and suites of the Wellington maintain the quality that is classic to Madrid’s traditional hotel industry, adapted to the new needs of our current guests. The 261 guest rooms include internet access, in-room safe and marble bathroom. Hotel LauraHotel Class: First Class This contemporary hotel, built in the traditional style of the 19th century, is situated in Plaza de Las Descalzas, and lies within walking distance of Plaza Mayor, the Royal Theatre, and the Royal Palace. This hotel features 36 fully air-conditioned rooms with amenities including telephone, Wi-Fi wireless internet access, and cable TV. All rooms also feature modern avant-garde decor with open balconies and kitchenettes including refrigerators. Palacio S. MartinHotel Class: Deluxe Constructed in 1883 and converted into a hotel in 2001, Intur Palacio San Martin Hotel is located in a quiet square, within a few hundred meters of the Puerta del Sol, one of Madrid's most popular shopping centers, and within walking distance of the Plaza Mayor and the Plaza de Oriente. This hotel features 94 fully air-conditioned rooms with amenities such as internet access, satellite television, and telephones; the property also features a fitness room and sauna. The Antigua Embajada ("Old Embassy") restautant and cocktail lounge, located on the top floor, offers fine dining and an extensive list of vintage wines, as well as room service. San GilHotel Class: First Class Housed in a restored 19th century building, Hotel San Gil sits within walking distance of the shopping district, as well as museums, cathedrals, and the Alcázar. It is also convenient to a local golf course and equestrian facilities for horseback riding. This hotel features 64 fully air-conditioned guestrooms, all of which include satellite television and telephones. This property also features a garden, a rooftop swimming pool, and a sundeck; guests also have access to the use of an on-site library and high-speed internet connection. The on-site Restaurant La Calesera serves a selection of specialty Spanish entrees served with an international flair, and evening cocktails are available from the mosaic bar located in the lounge. Hospes Las Casas del Rey de BaezaHotel Class: Luxury A bright and beautiful boutique hotel tucked away in the narrow streets of Seville’s old town, Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza centres on rustic cobblestone courtyards, where you’ll find trailing greenery and help-yourself baskets of Seville’s famous oranges. Built in the 18th-century, its terracotta, white and ochre exterior is classic Andalucía, but, inside, it’s a cool and contemporary world of sleek stone floors, crisp white sheets and marble-tile bathrooms. The 41 guest rooms include flatscreen television, internet access and iPod dock. Guests have access to a rooftop spa, pool and massage area, restaurant and bar.
Day 1 - Madrid
Check-in to your choice of hotel, carefully selected for service, charm and an ideal location. Your choice of accommodations Day 2 - Madrid Madrid’s one-thousand-year history brings great depth and character to this modern and dynamic city. Your private sightseeing tour includes the 17th century Plaza Mayor, a grand public square now popular with shops, cafés and taverns. You will also visit the Palacio Real to see masterpieces by Velazquez, Goya and El Greco. The balance of the day is free to explore on your own. Meals B Day 3 - Madrid / High speed train to Seville Travel through the Andalusian countryside on the AVE high speed train through lovely vistas of mountains, white-washed villages and grand Moorish towers. Upon arrival in Seville, check-in to your hotel, centrally-located close to shopping and dining. Meals B Your choice of accommodations Day 4 - Seville Seville’s monuments reflect its ancient past - as an important Roman city with later influence from Moorish conquerors. Your private tour focuses on two UNESCO World Heritage sites. The imposing Cathedral#WHS# was for centuries the grandest monument in all of Christendom and today is still the largest Gothic building in Europe. You also tour The Alcázar#WHS#, one of the oldest royal residences on the continent. This masterpiece of Mudéjar architecture reflects a pleasing blend of Islamic and Christian influences. Meals B Day 5 - Seville / Granada Journey by rail to Granada and check-in to your choice of hotel, handpicked for service, ambience and a central location. The balance of your day is at leisure. You might explore the Alcaicería. This was the medieval bazaar of Granada, and today its winding alleys are home to many boutiques. Meals B Your choice of accommodations Day 6 - Alhambra Sightseeing The Alhambra#WHS# is one of Spain’s most famous monuments, an immense complex built in the 1300’s. It’s an “alcazaba” (fortress), an “alcazar” (palace) and a “medina” (walled city) all in one. Your in-depth private sightseeing tour includes the beautiful gardens, the Royal Chapel where Isabel and Ferdinand are buried and the many Mudéjar churches. Meals B Day 7 - Granada Your tour finishes today. Or, explore more of Spain and the world with our FreeStyle Travel. Meals B
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