Been wanting to take a trip to Spain and see some real Flamenco? inTrend International Travel is offering a complete Flamenco tour package scheduled October 18-28 2007.
Here is there description of the tour:
You will experience authentic flamenco events, observe rarely seen flamenco cante as performed in a fragua (metal workshop), and participate in fiestas and juergas. This tour will provide the rare opportunity for you to mingle with and learn from members of the famous Gitano families that gave rise to and shaped the flamenco puro tradition.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Oct 18
Depart from NYC on overnight flight to Spain
Meals on board.
Day 2: Oct 19 SEVILLE
Arrival at Seville airport
English-speaking representative will be waiting for you
Transfer from airport to hotel
Lunch on your own
Half-day guided city sightseeing
Evening transfers to/from flamenco event in Utrera
Welcome dinner and flamenco fiesta at Gitano family’s home
Overnight at first class hotel
Day 3: Oct 20 SEVILLE
Breakfast at hotel
Free day and lunch on your own
Dinner / specialty dishes at local restaurant
Evening transfers to/from flamenco event in Triana, Seville
Fiesta de Calle at Mantoncillo with flamenco Gitanos, including drinks
Overnight at first class hotel
Day 4: Oct 21 CARMONA – CORDOBA
Breakfast at hotel in Seville
Morning drive to Carmona
Guided tour of Carmona
Lunch in Carmona – regional specialties
Drive to Ecija
Afternoon free time to explore the town
Evening transfer to flamenco event in Ecija at flamenco family’s home
“Fragua†fiesta & tapas dinner with Gitano flamenco artists and their family
Drive to Cordoba after flamenco event
Overnight at first class hotel
Day 5: Oct 22 CORDOBA – GRANADA
Breakfast at hotel in Cordoba
Morning guided city tour
Lunch on your own and free afternoon
Drive to Granada
Dinner at specialty restaurant
Overnight at first class hotel
Day 6: Oct 23 GRANADA
Breakfast at hotel in Granada
Half-day guided city tour including the Albaicin area
Lunch and afternoon on your own
Evening round-trip transfers to flamenco in Sacromonte
Dinner and private fiesta show in Sacromonte with flamenco artists
Overnight at first class hotel
Day 7: Oct 24 GRANADA – MALAGA
Breakfast at hotel in Granada
Guided tour of the Alhambra
Lunch at specialty restaurant
Drive to Malaga
Free evening and dinner on your own
Overnight at superior tourist class hotel
Day 8: Oct 25 MALAGA
Breakfast at hotel
Morning guided city tour
Lunch and afternoon on your own
Evening transfers to/from flamenco event at a Peña
Dinner and Fiesta de Calle with flamenco Gitanos and friends
Overnight at superior tourist class hotel
Day 9: Oct 26 MALAGA – RONDA – ARCOS & JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA
Breakfast at hotel in Malaga
Drive to Ronda
Guided tour of Ronda
Lunch at specialty restaurant
Afternoon departure to Arcos de la Frontera
Free time to explore Arcos
Drive to Jerez de la Frontera
Evening on your own
Overnight at first class hotel
Day 10: Oct 27 JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA
Breakfast at hotel
Morning guided city tour and visit to Jerez including wine tasting in cellars
Lunch and afternoon on your own
Evening transfers to/from flamenco event at flamenco artists’ home
Farewell Fiesta and dinner with flamenco artists and their family members
Overnight at first class hotel
Day 11: Oct 28
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to airport
Flight to NYC
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Air transportation from NYC (other gateways available upon request)
* English-speaking assistance upon arrival
* English-speaking guides for all sightseeings
* 6 Guided tours
* 9 Nights accommodation
* Daily breakfast
* 3 Lunches
* 7 Dinners
* Transportation and transfers by private motorcoach
* 6 Flamenco events (including 5 with dinner)
* Porterage of 1 piece of luggage at hotels
* Hotel taxes and service charges
Tour Directors: Greta and Leo Inowlocki will escort and assist you during the entire flamenco tour.
Flamenco classes: Optional classes. Information upon request.
Optional Extensions to/from Madrid and Barcelona. Information upon request.
GROUP RATE – based on group of 25
(Rates are per person based on double occupancy)
Land only: $2260
*Air & land from NYC: $2975
* Plus applicable air taxes, fuel and airport charges
Airfare available from all U.S. gateways on request
Single supplement
$365
Limited group size of 25
FOR RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION:
greta@intrend.com
Tel: 845-510-9630
http://www.intrend.com
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