Molloy Spain: The Country of the Three Cultures

  • TOUR

    Code: 6293 Type: Land & Air
  • DESTINATION

    Spain: The Country
  • STAY

    Days: 10 days Nights: 8 nights
  • Dates

    Departure: Friday May 20th, 2022 Return: Sunday May 29th, 2022
  • Price

    From: $2700 Deposit: $300 Final Payment Date: 04/05/2022
  • BROCHURE

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DAY 1 - Departure

Friday May 20th, 2022

Arrive at JFK, International airport at 1:00 PM (4 hours prior to departure). 

The group will fly with Iberia Airlines, flight #IB6250, departing to Madrid at 5:00 PM.

 

DAY 2 - Madrid

Saturday May 21st, 2022

Meal: Dinner

Welcome to Madrid! 

The flight arrives at 6:25 AM, Madrid local time. 

Meet your assistant, who will assist the group with a private transfer to the hotel ( note that hotel check-in is usually after 3 pm). Group can leave luggage at the hotel storage until check-in and in the meantime, start your tour of Madrid. 

Enjoy a half-day Private panoramic tour of Madrid with an English-speaking guide and a comfortable bus including an entrance to the Royal Palace. After the tour, return to the hotel with your coach bus. 

The group will enjoy an evening welcome dinner at a nearby restaurant, within walking distance to the hotel.

 

DAY 3 - Madrid

Sunday May 22nd, 2022

Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, get ready for a full day tour to Toledo & Consuegra from Madrid (9 hours – 9h00/18h00) The group will have entrances to Synagogue Santa Maria la Blanca, Synagogue El Transito, and the Sephardic Museum. 

Return to hotel in the evening.

DAY 4 - Madrid

Monday May 23rd, 2022

Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, the group will have a half-day guided service. In the morning the group will visit the Reina Sofia Museum and see one of the most famous paintings in the world, Guernica by Picasso. 

The city tour with your guide includes view of Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Los Cibeles, Parque Oeste. In the afternoon visit Museo del Prado to see the masterpieces of the Spanish painters (e.g. Goya, Velazquez). 

4:00 PM: Workshop I ASILIM (Association for the Linguistic Integration of the Immigrant Population) All arrangements for this visit will be provided by Molloy College.

 

DAY 5 - Madrid

Tuesday May 24th, 2022

Meal: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast. 

Morning departure by coach to the train station, take the AVE train to Granada (approx. 3 hours). The exact train schedule will be announced at a later date. 

Once you arrive in Granada, the group will take a private transfer to the hotel. 

– Check-in at the Hotel Meliá Granada 4*

Enjoy the rest of your free evening.

 

DAY 6 - Granada

Wednesday May 25th, 2022

Meal: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast. 

Today you will enjoy a full day of sightseeing, including Alhambra Palace, Generalife Gardens, The Cathedral, and a walking guided tour of the Albaicin. 

After the tour, return to the hotel with your coach bus

DAY 7 - Granada

Thursday May 26th, 2022

Meal: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. 

Morning departure by coach to Seville via Cordoba. In Cordoba visit the Mezquita, Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs, the Jewish quarter covering the history of the Sephardic Jews. 

In the afternoon you will continue to Seville. 

Check-in at hotel Don Paco.

DAY 8 - Seville

Friday May 27th, 2022

Meal: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast & your free morning. 

Afternoon orientation tour with guide and coach focusing on the three cultures of the Mediterranean (duration: 3 hours 30 minutes). 

Half day-sightseeing city tour includes a visit to Alcazar, entrance to the Royal Alcazar, city tour with entrance to Giralda Tower & Seville Cathedral.

DAY 9 - Seville

Saturday May 28th, 2022

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. 

Today, the group will depart in the morning by coach to Cádiz. 

A full day of sightseeing tour in Cádiz (no entrances are included). 

In the evening, the group will have a farewell dinner with a Flamenco Show. 

Return to the hotel on your own ( the restaurant will be within walking distance from the hotel).

DAY 10 - Return

Sunday May 29th, 2022

Meal: Breakfast

Morning private transfer from the hotel to Seville Airport. 

Take your flight, Iberia#3947 departing from Seville at 9:00 AM via Madrid, arriving at JFK 2:55 PM.

Hotel Details

Madrid: Hotel Sterling 

Address: C. de San Bernardo, 29, 31, 28015 Madrid, Spain Phone: +34 915 42 04 00 Check-in: May 21 Check-out: May 24 

A 2-minute walk from the Santo Domingo metro station, this relaxed hotel in central Madrid is an 11-minute walk from Royal Palace of Madrid and 2 km from National Archaeological Museum of Spain. 

Featuring hardwood floors, the cozy, warmly decorated rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, desks and minibars (fee). 

Continental breakfast is served in a casual dining area for a fee, and laundry facilities are available. 

Granada: Hotel Granada at Melia 

Address: C. Ángel Ganivet, 7, 18009 Granada, Spain Phone: +34 912 76 47 47 Check-in: May 24 Checkout: May 26 

This refined hotel is 1.6 km from the Alhambra palace and fortress, and 1.9 km from the 14th-century Generalife estate. The conservative, chic rooms feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi access, and minibars. Other amenities include a fitness center and a bright restaurant/bar. 

Seville: Don Paco Hotel 

Address: Pl. Padre Jerónimo de Córdoba, 4, 41003 Sevilla, Spain Phone: +34 954 50 69 99 Check-in: May 26 Checkout: May 29 

Set in Seville city center, this modern hotel is 4 km from both the Alcázar of Seville (Moorish palace) and the Giralda (Gothic and Baroque tower).The modest rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minifridges. In addition to a casual restaurant, amenities include a bright lobby bar and a rooftop saltwater pool with a seasonal sundeck and a panoramic bar.

Services Included

  • Round-trip flight between JFK and Madrid/ Return from Seville with Iberia Airlines
  • 8 nights’ accommodation in good quality hotels
  • Daily breakfasts
  • Welcome dinner
  • Entrance fees & sightseeing as per itinerary 

Services Not Included

  • Excess baggage fees at the airport 
  • Single room supplement $750 
  • Passport and visa fees 
  • Optional travel insurance in case of trip cancellation 
  • Additional excursions or activities not mentioned in itinerary or reserved in advance Transportation except where noted in the itinerary 
  • Upgrade to hotel accommodations and activities 
  • Cost of personal items: phone, drinks, souvenirs, laundry, etc. 
  • Any services not listed above as “included”

 

Price Info

$2,700 in a twin room occupancy

Single room  + $750

Deposit  $300

Final payment date  April 5, 2022

 

AIR SCHEDULE

Departure DayDeparture DateFrom (airport/terminal)Departure TimeFlight #To (airport)Arrival Time (local time)
FridayMay 20, 2022JFK, NY5:00 PMIB 6250Madrid6:25 AM +1 (May 21)
SundayMay 29, 2022Seville9:30 AMIB 3947Madrid10:35 AM
SundayMay 29, 2022Madrid12:40 PMIB 6251JFK, NY2:55 PM

Terms and Conditions

A deposit of $300 is due upon registration. When registration is made within 60 days prior to departure the full amount of the trip is due.

All changes and cancellations must be provided in writing. The following penalties apply with the number of days prior to departure:

Please be advised that the following policy will apply in regard to cancellation penalties:

  • The $300.00 program deposit is non-refundable.
  • A penalty of 100% of the total cost of the trip* will be incurred if written cancellation is received 121 days or less before the trip departure.*The total cost of the trip includes the International Education fee and all air, hotel, and tour costs.

Payment Methods

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  1. Online: During your registration, you can submit your payment by e-check or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Express). There is a 3% service fee for all online payments. Also, merchant fees are non-refundable. To avoid this fee, you can mail a check or money order.
  2. Phone: We accept credit cards & e-check payments by phone. Credit card payments incur a 3% service fee but there is no service fee for e-checks.
  3. Post Mail: You could also mail a paper check or a money order. Checks should be made payable to “Celestial Voyagers” and mailed to the address in the “Contact Us” section.

Additional Information

Passports and Visas

Most countries require that a passport be valid for six months beyond the completion of a trip. If your passport expires before  November 29, 2022, you must apply to renew your passport. If you are not a US citizen please check with the consulate of Ireland or a visa agency for the latest requirements. You will also need a re-entry permit to return to the USA.

For more information talk to:

Gineth is in charge of the Operations Department, supervising ticketing and travel planning. With over twelve years of experience in the travel industry, Gineth has exceptional leadership experience, and her passion for travel has contributed to her successful career.