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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
$2,700 in a twin room occupancy
Single room + $750
Deposit $300
Final payment date April 5, 2022
| Departure Day | Departure Date | From (airport/terminal) | Departure Time | Flight # | To (airport) | Arrival Time (local time) |
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| Friday | May 20, 2022 | JFK, NY | 5:00 PM | IB 6250 | Madrid | 6:25 AM +1 (May 21) |
| Sunday | May 29, 2022 | Seville | 9:30 AM | IB 3947 | Madrid | 10:35 AM |
| Sunday | May 29, 2022 | Madrid | 12:40 PM | IB 6251 | JFK, NY | 2:55 PM |
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:
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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.
Gineth has been a valued member of the Celestial Voyagers team for over 16 years. Her passion for travel, work experience, and dedication to providing exceptional service have been essential to the Celestial Voyagers family. As Director of Operations, Gineth designs customized itineraries and oversees every aspect of our tour operations. She creates customized itineraries and oversees every stage of our tours. Gineth works hand in hand with our operations team to ensure that every program is carefully planned and delivered with the exceptional quality and personalized service that define the Celestial Voyagers experience.