Friends of Western Michigan University. Discover Spain by Academic Travel Abroad

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1 Friends of Western Michigan University Discover Spain by Academic Travel Abroad

2 Friends of Western Michigan University Discover Spain by Academic Travel Abroad ITINERARY Wednesday, July 20 th Depart on individual flights from the U.S. Thursday, July 21 st Arrive in Madrid, Barajas Airport and transfer as a group to the hotel Afternoon to check in at the Hotel NH Collection Paseo del Prado and time to relax Enjoy an informal tapas dinner and walking tour sampling different local specialties from various restaurants Friday, July 22 nd o Meals in flight, Dinner Half-day guided tour of Artistic Madrid and Panoramic City Tour including boat ride in Retiro Park (weather permitting) Afternoon at leisure o Breakfast Saturday, July 23 rd Full day excursion to Toledo: guided tour to include the Cathedral, Jewish Quarter, Santa Maria la Blanca, Santo Tome Church and the Royal Palace in Aranjuez Lunch at a local restaurant Return to Madrid for the rest of the evening at leisure Sunday, July 24 th Check-out of the hotel and transfer to Burgos o Breakfast, Lunch Guided tour to La Granja including the Royal Palace and Gardens Lunch in Segovia at a local restaurant

3 Walking tour of Segovia: Cathedral, Alcazar, Roman Aqueduct, and the old Jewish Quarter Continue to Burgos for an evening arrival. Check-in to the Hotel NH Palacio de Burgos Overnight in Burgos Monday, July 25 th Check-out of the hotel o Breakfast, Lunch Walking tour of Burgos: Cathedral, the old quarter, La Cartuja de Miraflores, Las Huelgas Reales and the Human Evolution Museum Lunch at leisure Transfer to Santander and check in at the Gran Hotel Sardinero Evening reception at the Hotel Overnight in Santander Tuesday, July 26 th Morning Reception at the University of Santander o Breakfast, Reception Afternoon guided walking tour of Santander: the old quarter, Paseo de Pereda, the Cathedral and City Center (Anuncion Church, Banco Santander, Jose Antonio Square, Porticada Square) Rest of the evening at leisure Overnight in Santander Wednesday, July 27 th Check-out of the hotel Transfer to Bilbao o Breakfast, Reception Walking tour of Bilbao: the Guggenheim Museum, city center, old quarter, Norman Foster subway, new architecture by the riverbed Transfer to San Sebastian and check-in at the Hotel Londres y de Inglaterra Pinxtos dinner walking tour sampling different local specialties from various restaurants Overnight in San Sebastian o Breakfast, Dinner

4 Thursday, July 28 th Walking tour of San Sebastian: the old quarter, La Concha, San Vicente, Santa Maria del Coro, el Buen Pastos churches, San Telmo Museum, Plaza de la Constitucion and Alameda Boulevard Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant Overnight in San Sebastian o Breakfast, Dinner Friday, July 29 th Check-out of the hotel and transfer to San Sebastian airport for individual flights home ACCOMMODATIONS o Breakfast, Meals in flight Hotel NH Collection Madrid Paseo del Prado (5*) was designed by architect Antonio Palacios, who also stamped his mark on the Palacio de Cibeles, which now serves as the mayor s office. The hotel has an impeccable location, with the Prado just across the street. The hotel s 114 rooms are a study in sophistication, right down to the Fabrica de Tapices carpets. There s an elegant lobby with plush sofas and chairs, and a well-equipped gym on the roof. For dining, Estado Puro serves up minidelights by Paco Roncero, a two Michelin star chef. NH Collection Palacio de Burgos (4*), formerly known as NH Palacio de la Merced, hotel is in the heart of Burgos, by the River Arlanzón and a few minutes walk from the UNESCO-protected cathedral. The building itself is every bit as impressive as the setting a magnificent Gothic creation built in the 16th and 17th centuries. Gran Hotel Sardinero(4*) plays a starring role in the most tourist, elegant and well-known enclave in Santander, located on the famous beach from which it takes its name, the Gran Hotel Sardinero opened its doors this summer Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra (4*) is your boutique hotel in San Sebastián. Luxury, modern facilities and a high level service make this historic building one of the best hotels in San Sebastián city centre. Hotel de Londres started its journey over 100 years ago and has seen firsthand the changes in the city of Donostia San Sebastián, from La Belle Epoque to nowadays. PRICE Double occupancy $6650 Single occupancy $8145 Prices do not include airfare. If you would like assistance with booking your flights, we have partnered with a reservations agency who will be happy to help.

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