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Iberian Routes.
Your clients can visit some of the most important archeological sites in Europe such as Atapuerca, cave painting in the north and south of Spain, Celtic and Iberian city ruins, and Roman military and civilian remains. Or they can discover the lesser-known civilizations like the Tartessos and their silver and bronze mining sites, wander the streets of medieval cities with their castles and fortresses built by and as a defense against the Arabs. Any lover of the past will not want to miss the numerous and important archeological Museums and Collections that are to be found in the major cities and throughout the country. Furthermore, we can arrange a visit to the ruins of Volubilis in North Africa, one of the extremes of the legendary columns of Hercules. Truly unusual and stimulating possibilities that will whet the appetite of any archeological buff.
In Columbus' Footsteps.
A tour that takes clients into the land of the ´Conquistadores´ and such cities as Trujillo, homeplace of Francisco de Pizarro, until arrival in Andalusia, the jumping off point for the Conquest of the Americas. We visit Seville, along whose Guadalquivir River innumerable ships departed for and arrived from the Colonies laden with the products and spoils of the new World. We will delve in detail into the legend of Columbus, his relations with Isabel and Fernando and how he got sponsorship at the entrance to Granada, how he was received after his first trip, the many monuments of the period, the departure port, the nazaries palaces, the places of provisions, some of the houses and palaces of the merchants of the period as well as numerous religious and civil monuments.
Hispania: The Iberian Peninsula of the Romans.
For those clients who find the Roman Empire fascinating we present Hispania, a tour that will take them into the heart of the ancient and glorious days of that culture in the Iberian Peninsula. While somewhat afield from center of the Empire, the peninsula had great importance to the Romans. From it they extracted such vital minerals as iron, copper, silver and gold, grew cereals, olives and grapes, established many settlements that today are principal cities, developed important civil architectural works (e.g. the Aqueduct of Segovia), major commercial routes, and left the heritage of a culture, language and laws that is at the base of the modern Spanish state. Led by experts in the Roman legacy of the Iberian Peninsula, your clients will follow routes that will provide them with in-depth knowledge of the profound influence that is to be found across the length and breath of modern day Spain and Portugal.
Al-Andalus: Andalusia y Morocco.
It is impossible to truly understand modern-day Spain without knowledge of the profound and extensive influence of the Arab culture. From the 8th century until the fall of Granada in the 15th century to the Christians, the Moors brought all the splendor and richness of their culture into that part of Spain now known as Andalusia, not only creating such marvelous cities as Cordoba and Granada but also influencing the everyday life of its inhabitants. There is a wealth of fascinating history and information to be gleaned following our guide´s carefully planned routes through Andalusia and Morocco, where such cities as Fez and Marrakech, such archeological sites as Volubilis, the towns of the Rif Valley, and picturesque fishing villages will enchant your clients. In addition, with a few extra days, it is possible to visit the extreme south to follow the Route of the Kasbahs, discover some of the most beautiful oasis in Africa, the adobe cities, and the dunes of the Sahara.
Twentieth Century Art.
Picasso, Dalí, Miró. Any recompilation of the most important figures of twentieth century art must have these three artists included. Your clients will have the opportunity to see many of their most important works first-hand. Picasso´s Gernica at the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid, the Picasso and Miró Museums in Barcelona, Dali´s Museum in Figueras. And much, much more on a tour that will take your clients to Spain´s principal cities with the distinctive plastic arts (painting, sculpture and architecture) of the twentieth century as the focal point.
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