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PRE- AND POST-CONGRESS TOURS
Palacio Real & Museo Del Prado
Wednesday, May 12, 2004 09:00 - 12:30 hrs OR Monday,
May 17, 2004 09:00 - 12:30 hrs
Visit one of the most beautiful palaces in Europe - the Palacio
Real, with some of the most elaborately decorated walls and ceilings
imaginable. A few of the rooms will be visited, where a rich collection
of tapestry, ceramics, clocks etc, can be viewed. Visit the main
dining room that was used for festive functions, with its beautiful
porcelain ornaments and the museum of silver.
Continue to the Museo Del Prado, an important Art Gallery, where
paintings of Velazquez, Goya, El Greco, Ribera, Murillo and the
famous Rafael Rubens can be seen. The museum houses the most important
schools of paintings from the 15th to 19th century.
Rate per person: Euro 45
Tapas Tour Madrid
Wednesday, May 12, 2004 20:30 - 22:30 hrs
'Walking and Tapas' tours are meant to be an enjoyable introduction
to the history, culture, food and wine of Madrid and Spain. Walk
through the historic centre of Madrid (Madrid de los Austrias) and
glimpse at the sights and learn about some of the history of the
city.
Many visitors are overwhelmed by the different choices of food in
Spain and don't know what to choose or alternatively think that
Spanish food consists only of tortilla and paella! This tour will
introduce the appreciation and love of Spanish food. The tour includes
3 stops for "tapas" and wine/beer.
Rate per person: Euro 40
Avila and Segovia
Monday, May 17, 2004 09:45 - 18:45 hrs
The city of Avila is the source of the Spanish mysticism, and
is the birthplace of Santa Teresa, and famous for its treasures
in art and traditions. View the medieval walls and its Cathedral,
the first one Gothic style ever to have been built in Spain. Continue
to the Convent of Santa Teresa for a visit.
Proceed to Segovia, an ancient Roman city, and rich in historical
monuments. View the Aqueduct built during the reign of Augustus.
The Gothic Cathedral and the Alcazar from the XI century are two
of the most important monuments.
Lunch is included en route
Rate per person: Euro 80
Toledo Tour
Wednesday, May 12, 2004 09:45- 18:00 hrs
The city of Toledo is the capital of the Spanish province of
the same name, and is one of Europe's most important and beautifully
preserved medieval cities. Toledo nestles on a hilltop and is surrounded
on three sides by a loop of the River Tagus.
"The Imperial Toledo" from being a Visigoth capital, became
a Mudejar culture, (Moors who remained in Spain as vassals of the
Christians, adapting themselves to their new situation but maintaining
their Islamic culture and religion) under Arabian domination. Here
Arabs, Christians and Jews lived in harmony. Toledo became an Imperial
Capital during the reigning of Charles I. The whole town is a national
monument, with its amazing cathedral from the XII century. The painter
El Greco (XVI century) lived in Toledo, and several of his best
works will be viewed during the visit. View the outstanding technique
of "Damasquinado" that inlays precious metals into steel.
The tour will include a visit to Alcazar with its halls of Battles,
Aljibes, Refugee Infirmary, Crypt, and Miss Blanca of Borbon's Prison
Rate per person: Euro 70
Rates for all tours are based on minimum of 25 participants
per tour. Changes in routes, departure/arrival times may occur for
reasons beyond our control.
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