MCMS Spring Break in Spain 2023

  • TOUR

    Code: 6275 Type: Land & Air
  • DESTINATION

    Andalucia
  • STAY

    Days: 8 days Nights: 6 nights
  • Dates

    Departure: Saturday April 8th, 2023 Return: Saturday April 15th, 2023
  • Price

    From: $2995 Deposit: $500 Final Payment Date: 02/27/2023
  • BROCHURE

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DAY 1 - Departure

Saturday April 8th, 2023

Depart from JFK International airport  for Malaga, Spain

Flight  UX0092  leaves JFK at 10:05 PM for Madrid

DAY 2 - Granada - Granada

Sunday April 9th, 2023 | D

Arrive in Madrid at 11:20 AM. Your connecting flight UX5039  leaves Madrid at 3:00 PM and arrives in Malaga at 4:15 PM. Immediate transfer by coach to  Granada. 

Check-In at your hotel for 2 nights. Enjoy dinner and a well-deserved night’s sleep.

DAY 3 - Granada - Granada

Monday April 10th, 2023 | B | D

Full-day visit to Granada with a guide:  You will visit the famous Alhambra Palace and the Generalife Gardens, the cathedral, and the Albaicin area from where you‘ll have splendid panoramic views over the Alhambra.

Dinner at a local restaurant.

DAY 4 - Cordoba & Seville - Seville

Tuesday April 11th, 2023 | B | D

Departure after breakfast to go to Seville.

First, we stop in Cordoba: you will enjoy a guided walking tour of the old town and visit the famous Mezquita. 

After lunch, we will proceed to Italica, where for 1hour ½  you will enjoy a fun guided tour of the Game of Thrones 7th and 8th season filming locations. You can get a taste of Khaleesi’s dragon pit as you walk through the amphitheater arena, and discover the birthplace of Hadrian and Trajan, two famous emperors from the Roman Empire.

Seville is only 10 miles away.

Check in at your hotel for 2 nights and dinner.

 

 

DAY 5 - Seville - Seville

Wednesday April 12th, 2023 | B | D

Full-day visit to Seville:  visit the cathedral,  the Giralda, and the Alcazar in the morning.

The old town and the Palacio de Bellas Artes in the afternoon. 

In the evening the group will enjoy a Flamenco show and Tapas dinner. 

 

 

DAY 6 - Torremolinos

Thursday April 13th, 2023 | B | D

Checkout of the hotel and departure to Seville via Ronda

Seville – Ronda  66 miles /  1h 45 drive

Visit Ronda and enjoy a guided walking city tour. 

Free time for lunch on your own. 

We will continue to Torremolinos in the afternoon:  85 miles 2-hour drive

Check in to your hotel on arrival for 2 nights. 

Dinner at the hotel or a restaurant nearby. 

 

DAY 7 - Torremolinos - Torremolinos

Friday April 14th, 2023 | B | D

After breakfast, we’ll have a full-day excursion to visit Malaga and the small village of Mijas.

The guided city tour of Malaga includes the Picasso Museum.

 

 

DAY 8 - RETURN

Saturday April 15th, 2023 | B

Departure to Malaga airport in order to take your plane back to the USA.

Flight UX5036 leaves Malaga at 12:35 PM for Madrid and arrives at 1:45 PM.

Connecting flight UX0091 leaves Madrid at 3:35 PM and arrives JFK at 5:45 PM.

Services Included

  • Transatlantic airfare round trip to Malaga, via Madrid, with AIR EUROPA
  • 2 nights accommodation in Granada: Hotel Occidental Granada 4*
  • 2 nights accommodation in Seville: Hotel Don Paco 3* 
  • 2 nights accommodation in Torremolinos: Hotel Natursun 3* 
  • Buffet breakfast daily
  • 6 dinners including 1 tapas dinner in Seville
  • Full Day Tour of Granada including the Alhambra complex & Walking Tour of Albaicin 
  • Walking tour of Cordoba including the old town and the Mezquita
  • Game of Thrones tour in Italica
  • Full Day guided walking tour of Seville with Alcazar, Cathedral, and Bellas Artes Museum 
  • Flamenco Show in Seville  (15 minutes walk from the hotel) with tapas dinner
  • Guided walking tour of Ronda 
  • Full day excursion with a guide to visit Malaga, the Picasso Museum, and the small village of Mijas  
  • Transfers from and to Malaga airport 
  • Long-distance coach daily except  on day 5

Services Not Included

  • Excess baggage fees at the airport. 
  • Single room supplement $345.-
  • A late fee of $50 each time payment is not received in due time
  • Passport and visa fees (passport must be valid till  October 15, 2022)
  • Merchant fees of 3% on any amount paid by credit card (non-refundable)
  • Optional travel insurance in case of trip cancellation
  • Transportation except where noted in the itinerary
  • Cost of personal items: phone, drinks, souvenirs, laundry, etc.
  • Any services not listed above as “included”
  • Covid tests in case of requirement
  • An extended stay in case of necessary quarantine

Hotel Details

Granada

Hotel Occidental Granada:  April 9 – 11 (2 nights) 

Address: C. Alhamar, 46, 18004 Granada, Spain

Phone: +34 958 29 03 03

About the hotel: Located in one of the city’s best areas, very close to calle Recogidas, which connects the hotel with the centre, and next to Granada’s new metro. Both the Conference and Exhibition Centre and Science Park, one of Andalusia’s prime cultural attractions, are just a few steps away.

The hotel is strategically located just a 10-minute walk from the historical centre, making it perfect for visiting the city. The Occidental Granada hotel is the perfect place to experience the magic of Granada, enjoying its privileged location and also the services of a Barceló Hotel Group member.

Seville

Hotel Don Paco:  April 11 – 13 (2 nights) 

Address: Pl. Padre Jerónimo de Córdoba, 4, 41003 Sevilla, Spain

Phone: +34 954 50 69 99

About the hotel: 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.

Torremolinos

Hotel Natursun:  April 13 – 15 (2 nights) 

Address: Pje. Sta. Mónica, 4, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain

Phone: +34 951 24 13 64

About the hotel: A 9-minute walk from Playa de la Carihuela. this modern hotel is an 11-minute walk from Torremolinos train station and 5 km from the Tivoli World theme park.Simple rooms with unassuming decor provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and desks. Room service is available 24/7.There’s also a sundeck with a pool and a hot tub. Massages and beauty treatments are available, and jet ski hire and diving can be arranged.

 

Price Info

Package Price  @2995, per person sharing a double room.

Single supplement  + $345 (package price for a person having an individual room is $3340).

Triple room discount – $50 (package price for a person sharing a room with 2 other passengers is $2945)

 

Price Info

$2995.00 

AIR SCHEDULE

DateFlight DepartTimeArrive Time
Saturday, April 8, 2023UX 092JFK, New York 10:05 PMMadrid, Spain 11:20 AM+1
Sunday, April 9, 2023UX 5039Madrid, Spain 3:00 PMMalaga, Spain 4:15 PM
Saturday, April 15, 2023UX 5036Malaga, Spain 12:35 PMMadrid, Spain1:45 PM
Saturday, April 15, 2023UX 091Madrid, Spain 3:35 PMJFK, New York 5:45 PM

Payment Schedule

Based on the cost of the trip for sharing a double room  @ $2,995, there will be 4 payments.

Each payment will be as follow and should be received no later than the indicated deadline.

Should any of these 4 payments be delayed, a $50 late fee will apply

  • 1st Deposit Payment Due: October 31, 2022 ($500)
  • 2nd Payment Due: November 28, 2022 ($831)
  • 3rd Payment Due: January 30, 2023 ($831)
  • 4th Payment Due: February 27, 2023 ($832)

Cancellations

  • For cancellation received between Dec.10 and March 9, penalty 30% of the trip value
  • For cancellation received between March 9 and  April 7, penalty 50% of the trip value
  • For cancellation received after April 7 and for no show penalty 100% of the trip value
  • For cancellation replaced with a new registration a $150  processing fee applies 

We highly recommend to protect yourself with a trip cancellation insurance. All changes and cancellations must be provided in writing.

 

Travel Insurance

 

We advise all travelers to purchase travel insurance in case of any unforeseen circumstances and if you are no longer able to travel. We offer the following insurance policies through Allianz Travel Insurance: Basic, Classic, and Classic with cancel anytime. Prices vary with age and amount insured.  Click on the link below for more details:

https://keyword.celestialvoyagers.com/leisure/leisure-insurance-passports-visas/

 

Payment Methods

See all details on your invoice

  • Online: During your registration, you can submit your payment by echeck or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Express). There is a 3% service fee for all online payments. To avoid this fee, you can mail a check or money order.
  • Phone: We accept credit card & e-check payments by phone. Credit card payments incur a 3% service fee but there is no service fee for e-checks.
  • With Zelle,  If the amount is under $2000
  • 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 October 15, 2023, you must apply to renew your passport. If you are not a US citizen please check with the consulate of Spain or a visa agency for the latest requirements. You will also need a re-entry permit to return to the USA.

Additional Information

    • Info night Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 6:00PM 
      • Have all your questions ready for this meeting
  • 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 October 15, 2023, you must apply to renew your passport. 
    • If you are not an American citizen, please check with the respective consulate or a visa agency for the latest requirements. 
    • Upload passports to Celestial Voyagers Inc. and email a copy to TIEDEMANN/MACK at the time of registration. If you need a new passport, apply immediately and send us a copy as soon as you receive it
  • For late payment or bounced checks penalties of $50.00 will apply. for each occurrence.

 

Here is the link to the school’s Spain 2023 website:

https://multimediaartdigitadesign.weebly.com/spain-andalusia-2023.html

 

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.