¡Flamenco – España!

Spain: May 17 – June 1, 2012

Hosted by Dance Victoria's Stephen White and Bill Hamar

Dance Victoria has been hosting cultural tours to international destinations for seven years. Celebrated for their attention to detail, personal service, and unique site visits, each tour includes ample free time to relax, explore or shop. Stephen and Bill have just returned from Spain where they visited the four cities included in this Discover Flamenco tour. They looked at hotels, visited museums, researched flamenco clubs and have put together what they consider one of their best tours. Andalusia is a very special part of Spain, rich in culture, architecture, and of course, beautiful sunshine.

Day 1 (Thursday, May 17)

Fly Victoria to Madrid.

Day 2 (Friday, May 18) Madrid

Arrive mid-day. Transfer to the hotel in the heart of the Bourbon district. Afternoon free. Join us for an early evening cocktail reception. Evening free for a stroll along the Gran Via.

Day 3 (Saturday, May 19) Madrid

Orient yourself aboard a Hop-on/ Hop-off bus tour. Day free to explore the city. Attend a main stage performance of opera, dance or a symphony concert (TBA).

Day 4 (Sunday, May 20) Madrid

Guided tour of the world famous Prado Museum. Afternoon free. Join the group for a night out at a music or flamenco club (optional).

Day 5 (Monday, May 21) Madrid

Morning walking tour of historic Madrid with a picnic lunch in Park Retiro. Entrance to the Reina Sofía Museum, home of Picasso's 'Guernica.' Evening free.

Day 6 (Tuesday, May 22) Madrid

Guided tour of the Palacio Real de Madrid (Royal Palace). Tapas lunch at the lively Mercado San Miguel in central Madrid. Dinner and flamenco show at Tablao Cardamomo.

Day 7 (Wednesday, May 23) Madrid/Granada

Transfer to the train station and travel by first-class coach to Granada. Taxis to the hotel, located in the plaza directly below the Alhambra. Late afternoon walking tour of the city. Evening free.

Day 8 (Thursday, May 24) Granada

Morning entrance to the Nazarine Palaces and gardens of the Alhambra. Afterwards, relax at a traditional Arab "hammam" (massage with hot and cold baths). Enjoy dinner with a flamenco show on a terrace overlooking the Alhambra.

Day 9 (Friday, May 25) Granada/Sevilla

Mid-morning transfer to train station for travel to Sevilla. Taxis to the hotel in the historic Santa Cruz district. Afternoon free to relax by the rooftop pool, or explore the area. Evening flamenco performance at a lively local bar.

Day 10 (Saturday, May 26) Sevilla

Morning walking tour of the colourful Triana neighbourhood. Entrance to the Bull Fight and Bellas Artes museums. An evening opera, dance or music performance at La Maestranza (opera house).

Day 11 (Sunday, May 27) Sevilla

Morning admission to the medieval Reales Alcázares de Sevilla. Afternoon free. Optional bull fight or flamenco performance.

Day 12 (Monday, May 28) Sevilla

Tour of the magnificent Catedral de Santa María de la Sede. Afternoon free. Group dinner at a lively tapas restaurant in the Triana neighbourhood.

Day 13 (Tuesday, May 29) Sevilla/Jerez de la Frontera

Transfer to train station to board mid-morning train to quaint Jerez. Taxi to the hotel, a short walk from the old town. Marvel at the Andalusian horses in a show at the Real Escuela del Arte Ecuestre. Colourful evening of flamenco at a family taberna.

Day 14 (Wednesday, May 30) Jerez de la Frontera

Admission to the Centro Andaluz de Flamenco museum, followed by a visit to the Alcázar of Jerez. Afternoon tour of a sherry bodega complete with tastings. Evening free to explore Jerez and enjoy more flamenco.

Day 15 (Thursday, May 31) Jerez de la Frontera/Madrid

Transfer to train station and board a first-class coach to Madrid. Afternoon dance studio tour. Early evening cocktail reception. Final evening to enjoy more tapas, flamenco or music.

Day 16 (Friday, June 1) Madrid

Transfer to airport. Flights to Victoria.

Tour Price: $4,495 pp (double occupancy)

• Single supplement: $950
• Land only: $3,225
• Tour components subject to change
• $1,000 deposit due at booking (non-refundable)
• Final payment required January 15, 2012 (non-refundable)
• Payment by cheque: additional 3% surcharge on credit or debit cards
• $100 pp will be donated to Dance Victoria (charitable tax receipt issued)

Tour includes:

• Airline flights, transfers and train travel
• 14 nights' accommodation
• Daily breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
• Tours, entrances and performances as listed

Not included:

• Victoria airport transfers
• Optional tours
• Cancellation and medical insurances

For more information or to book your tour, contact Bill Hamar at Dance Victoria 250-595-1829 or William.Hamar@Vision2000.ca

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