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Package Price Per Person*:$3,795

Roundtrip from New York City (JFK)* Packaged price per person based on double occupancy. Price includes airfare which is subject to change until ticketed.

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SPAIN & PORTUGALJune 19–July 3, 2019

13-Night Escorted Tour

ATL: $3,590

SFO: $3,775

DC: $3,620

DFW: $3,620

DTW: $3,620

TPA: $3,720

Sweetwine Travel Services CST #2035553-4023110 State Road 54, #402, Lutz, Florida 33549 | PHONE (510) 834-7690 FAX (800) 878-6386 | [email protected]

• Roundtrip airfare from New York (JFK) to Lisbon, Barcelona, and back to New York

• Airline taxes & fuel surcharges;

• 13 nights first class accommodations: 2 nights Lisbon; 2 nights Seville; 3 nights Torremolinos; 1 night Granada; 2 nights Madrid; 3 nights Barcelona

• Hotel porterage;

• All transfers and sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach;

• Services of local guides in all major cities; services of English-speaking tour manager throughout;

• AVE High Speed Train-Madrid-Barcelona;

• and 19 meals: 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners with wine

SPAIN & PORTUGALTOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Mark your calendar and make plans to join us. This a small group escorted tour maximum 20 travelers.

• Visit to the Cathedral of Lisbon, the oldest place of worship in the city.

• Tour the city of Seville with its many historical sites.

• Travel to cliffside Ronda, birthplace of modern bullfighting.

• Enter the Church of Santo Tome with its El Greco masterpiece in Toledo.

• Tour the magnificent 13th century Alhambra Palace in Granada.

• Visit the Prado Museum in Madrid and view an astonishing collection of Spanish masterpieces.

• View the exterior of Gaudi’s masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia, the iconic symbol of Barcelona

Is this trip right for you?

This moderately active trip covers a fair amount of ground each day. Expect from three to five hours walking every touring day. The pace is moderate, however you will encounter some uneven surfaces, stairs, steps, and significant slopes. Please contact us for more information.


SPAIN & PORTUGALTRIP ITINERARY

Day 1: Wednesday — Depart for Portugal

Depart for Portugal.

Day 2: Thursday — Arrive in Lisbon

Arrive in captivating Lisbon, one of the oldest cities in Europe with its Moorish and Roman ruins; transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Drink and orientation with your Tour Manager and fellow traveleers, followed by dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Lisbon Meals: Dinner

Day 3: Friday — Lisbon City Tour

Today’s tour of Lisbon highlights the variety of heritage and styles that make it one of Eruope’s most beautiful cities. You begin with a view of the treasured 16th century Belem Tower and the Jeronimos Monastery, the city’s most prominent monument, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterward, visit the Cathedral of Lisbon and enjoy the elegant Liberdade Avenue. Take a walk along the winding cobblestone streets to Alfama, the old Fisherman’s Quarter, nestled between the Grand Castle and the Riber Tagus. The afternoon is at leisure or, join the optional tour to quaint Sintra, the “Glorious Eden” of Lord Byron, and ancient summer retreat of the royal court, highlighted by lavish romantic castles and stunning monuments. Visit the Sintra Royal Palace, a 15th-century royal residence, containing one of the largest tile collections in Portugal. Then enjoy some free time in the Village Historical Center before returning to Lisbon.

Optional: Half Day Sintra Tour (PM) Overnight: Lisbon Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Saturday — Travel to Seville

Depart Lisbon this morning heading South. Cross the region of Alentejo, with its rolling hills, vineyards and cork oak trees. Reach the Spanish border and enter the region of Andalucia. Continue your drive through picturesque Andalucia to Seville. After dinner, opportunity to attend an optional Flamenco show in Seville, known as the birthplace of Flamenco.

Optional: Evening Flamenco Show (PM) Overnight: Seville Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Sunday — Seville City Tour

This morning, drive to the Plaza de España, passing Maria Luisa Park, and explore the narrow streets and many plazas of the Santa Cruz Quarter. Continue with a visit to the Cathedral of Seville, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and home to the burial site of Christopher Columbus. Built on the site of the former great Mosque, its original minaret, the Giralda Bell Tower, still stands. Afternoon is at leisure or, join the optional tour to Cordoba. Founded by the Romans, it is one of the most cultured and refined cities of medieval Europe. Visit the Mezquita, a former Moorish Mosque that today is Cordoba’s main Cathedral. Continue with a walking tour of the city and visit the Jewish Quarter.

Optional: Half Day Cordoba Tour (PM) Overnight: Seville Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Monday — Ronda Sightseeing En Route to Costa del Sol

This morning, head south to the dramatic cliffside city of Ronda, considered the birthplace of modern bullfighting. Start

with a tour of Ronda, home to Spain’s oldest bullring, the Plaza de Toros. Here, you can see the historic stables and museum along with displays of famous Matadors. Stop at lively Puerto Banus, a luxurious and bustling marina, before proceeding to the Costa del Sol.

Overnight: Costa del Sol Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Tuesday — Full Day in Costa del Sol

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Costa del Sol to enjoy all of the delights of this resort area or, join the optional tour to Malaga, the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. Visit the Picasso Museum with over 285 works donated by members of Picasso’s family. View the Paseo de la Alameda, Paseo del Parque & the Barrio de la Malagueta. A walking tour through this historical town is accented by views of the Malaga Cathedral, the second highest in southern Spain. Head over to Cathedral Square before returning to Torremolinos.

Optional: Half Day Malaga Tour (AM) Overnight: Costa del Sol Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Wednesday — Excursion to Gibraltar

Journey to the impressive Rock of Gibraltar*, a British Colony for over 300 years standing guard over the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean and Europe meets Africa. Enoy a tour of the area with mini buses climbing up to see St. Michael’s Cave and the famous Barbary Apes with dramatic views of both the Spanish and Moroccan coastline. Spend some time in the main street of town with its colonial buildings and duty-free shops. Return to the Costa del Sol for overnight.

* Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory independent from Spain and therefore has different entry requirements. Non-US passport holders are responsible to check if a visa is required for Gibraltar in addition to all other countries on their itinerary.

Overnight: Costa del Sol Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Thursday — Alhambra Palace Tour

Depart the southern coast and journey to Moorish Granada. Your visit is highlighted by a tour of the magnificent 13th century Alhambra Palace*, one of Spain’s most celebrated monuments, dramatically perched atop Assabica Hill overlooking the entire city. This imposing hilltop fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the world’s finest examples of Moorish art and architecture. During the reign of the Moors, the Alhambra served as the summer residence of the royal family. Walk along the lanes of the serene Generalife Gardens with its beautifully designed courtyards, waterfalls and ponds and views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Tonight, dinner together at a local restaurant.

* Alhambra Palace visiting times, which may include evening hours, as well as which areas of the complex are accessible on the day of your visit, are determined solely at the discretion of the Alhambra Palace. Your itinerary will be arranged by your Tour Manager to accommodate the designated time of entry.

Overnight: Granada Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10: Friday — Toledo Sightseeing En Route to Madrid

Travel via the region of La Mancha, legendary home of Don Quixote, featuring panoramic views of its famous windmills. Continue to Toledo, the former capital city of Spain that still retains its medieval atmosphere and charm. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986, Toledo is known for its extensive monumental heritage and historical coexistence of Christian, Muslim and Jewish cultures. A walking tour will include a visit to the Church of Santo Tomé with the masterpiece painting by El Greco and the Synagogue of Santa Maria La Blanca, the oldest synagogue in Europe still standing. Continue to Madrid and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Madrid Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Saturday — Madrid City Tour

This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Madrid. Drive along the Gran Via through the Opera District, Plaza de Colon and view the Royal Palace. Pass through Puerta del Sol Plaza and Plaza de España with its monument to the author Cervantes. The tour will end at the world-renowned Prado Museum, where you will be able to view works of art by famous artists such as El Greco, Velázquez, and Ribera. Spend the afternoon at leisure or, join the optional tour to Escorial. Enjoy a visit to what has often been described as the “eighth wonder of the world”. El Escorial is, perhaps, Philip II’s most enduring legacy to Spain. This combination monastery-palace-mausoleum is situated approximately one hour outside of Madrid in the foothills of the Guadarrama Mountains.

Optional: Half Day Escorial Tour (PM) Overnight: Madrid Meals: Breakfast

Day 12: Sunday — AVE High Speed Train to Barcelona

A morning transfer to Madrid’s train station to board the exciting high speed train to sensational Barcelona, Spain’s second most important city with its unending choice of museums, galleries, and cafes. Upon arrival, embark on an orientation tour of the city and Montjuic Hill, home to a number of sports facilities built for the 1992 Summer Olympics with the Olympic Stadium at its center. Trasnfer to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Perhaps stroll along Las Ramblas, Barcelona’s famous pedestrian walkway with its life-size animators, stalls, and people watchers.

Overnight: Barcelona Meals: Breakfast

Day 13: Monday — Barcelona City Tour

A morning transfer to Madrid’s train station to board the exciting high speed train to sensational Barcelona, Spain’s second most important city with its unending choice of museums, galleries, and cafes. Upon arrival, embark on an orientation tour of the city and Montjuic Hill, home to a number of sports facilities built for the 1992 Summer Olympics with the Olympic Stadium at its center. Trasnfer to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Perhaps stroll along Las Ramblas, Barcelona’s famous pedestrian walkway with its life-size animators, stalls, and people watchers.

Overnight: Barcelona Meals: Breakfast

Day 14: Tuesday — Full Day in Barcelona

Full day at leisure to explore Barcelona independently or join the optional morning tour to Montserrat. Enjoy a relaxing drive passing picturesque villages before reaching Montserrat Mountain. On arrival, visit the Royal Basilica, where you will see the famous 12th-century Romanesque scultpure of “Virgen Moreneta.” This evening, gather with your newfound friends and Tour Manager at a local restaurant for a Farewell Dinner.

Optional: Half Day Montserrat from Barcelona (AM) Overnight: Barcelona Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 15: Wednesday — Depart Spain

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Optional: Breakfast


A signed and completed registration form must accompany the initial deposit. All prices are quoted per person based on double occupancy.

Deposit & Final Payment

1. A non-refundable deposit of $200.00 plus the total cost of the flight is due October 30, 2018 (instant air purchase);

2. 2nd deposit of $500.00 is due December 10, 2018;3. 3rd deposit of $500.00 is due February 15, 2018;4. Final payment is due April 10, 2019.

Additional payments are accepted at any time.

Passports and Visas

All passengers are responsible for assuring they have the proper (legal) documents required for travel. A valid US passport is required. The passport must be valid for six months beyond your travel date. Names provided to Sweetwine Travel Services for customers must be an exact match to the photo ID that will be used during travel. Passengers must check with the respective consulate (s) or Visa agency to determine whether visas are required. Visit www.travel.state.gov for up to-date requirements.

The customer is responsible for all fees and expenses that may be incurred due to an incorrect name, or to the denial of travel due to an incorrect name. A name revision fee will be assessed by Sweetwine Travel Services of $75.00 for name corrections or revisions, in addition to other fees assessed by airlines or other suppliers.

Health Requirements

Check with your healthcare provider for up-to-date requirements. You may also check the Center for Disease Control www.cdc.gov for their recommendations. Required inoculations, if any must be recorded by passengers health practitioner on a valid vaccination certificate which the passenger must carry for proof of inoculation where required.

Airfare

Airfare once purchased is non-refundable. However some airlines may allow usage of ticket for one year from date of original travel. It is the responsibility of the traveler to check with the airline. Sweetwine Travel is not responsible for any change/cancellation penalties associated with these non-refundable airfares.

Airline Seat Assignment

As a courtesy service, airline seat assignments are requested on your behalf. Some airlines do not allow for pre-seating and require this be done at airport check-in only.

Airline Frequent Flier Programs

Passengers are responsible to contact their airline directly regarding mileage eligibility and accrual. Airline frequent flier programs determine whether to award miles in part or total

based on their own rules, which are updated frequently. We highly recommend passengers to provide their frequent flier account information at check-in or online.

Airline Taxes & Fuel Surcharges

If you purchase airfare, airline taxes and fuel surcharges are included. Prior to completion of full payment there is a potential for a price increases(s) due to increases in government-levied taxes and fees and /or fuel surcharges. To avoid potential air increases you may choose to accelerate your final payment in order that your tickets may be issued. Once issued, airline tickets are no longer subject to potential increases.

Cancellation Policy

All requests for cancellation must be in writing to Sweetwine Travel Services. Initial deposits are non-refundable. For cancellations, the following per person cancellation fees apply.

120-90 business days prior to departure 50% of total price



If a guest cancels within 90 days to departure resulting in a single supplement charge, the guest, who is cancelling will be responsible for that charge.

Reservations & Deposits

Reservations should be made as early as possible to guarantee desired departure dates. A non-refundable deposit is due at the time of reservation. If payment is not received by the due date, airline and all other reservations will be cancelled. Sweetwine Travel is not responsible for any penalties, fare increases or fees incurred due to late payments. Last minute reservations made within thirty days of departure must pay by credit card, money order, certified check or debit card. Credit card payments are subject to a 3-5% service fee in addition to the total cost of the trip.

Code of Conduct

For all tours we aim to foster an environment of respect that allows al our guests to enjoy their group vacation. Guests, who are disruptive, endanger the group or the travel experience, or break local laws may be removed from the program with no refund due and at their own expense. Sweetwine Travel Services reserves the right to accept or reject any program guest.

Unused Services

No refund will be made for any service in the Tour Price that is not utilized by the guest and in the event that the guest does not utilize any part of the scheduled itinerary for any reason whatsoever, such guest shall be responsible at own expense for all and any substitute arrangements.

PROGRAM TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Name Changes

No name change can be made. In order to change participants, your original reservation must be cancelled and a new reservation made reflecting the correct configuration of guests. Any non-refundable deposits paid on the original account will not apply to the new booking. The new booking made will be subject to normal non-refundable deposit requirements.

Guest Responsibilities

Guests are required to verify that the information shown on their reservation/registration is correct. Guests will be responsible for any and all change fees with airlines, and other providers in result of incorrectly advised names, visa and passport information.

Special Requests

If you have a special request for a facility or service e.g., adjoining rooms or low floor, we shall pass these on to the relevant supplier but cannot guarantee that it will be met and we shall have no liability to you if it is not met.

Tour Prices

All prices are charged per person based on two persons sharing a room. Sweetwine Travel is not responsible for roommates or matching guests. All tours are based on tariffs, taxes, and rates of exchange in effect at the time of printing. Sweetwine Travel Services reserves the right to increase tour prices due to fluctuations in tariffs, taxes of exchange, or group reductions. These rates are subject to increase without notice. If such rates change prior to departure surcharges may also apply.

Physical Disabilities

Customers requiring special facilities, services or accommodations must disclose such needs to Sweetwine Travel Services at time of reservation. Wheelchair-accessible transportation and accommodations may be requested, but cannot be guaranteed. Available accommodations standards vary by hotel/cruise ship and are not within the control of Sweetwine Travel Services. Your foreign destination may not conform to the United States Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, and facilities for disable persons may be extremely limited. Sweetwine Travel Services assumes no liability for the failure for the provision of accommodations by a travel vendor.

Baggage Fees

Additional fees for baggage may apply. Please contact the airline or refer to its website for detailed information regarding their checked baggage policies.

Travel Protection

Now’s the time to consider purchasing a travel protection plan to help protect your vacation investment. For more information on the available plans or to enroll, go to www.travelexinsurance.com or contact Travelex Insurance Services at 800-228-9792 and reference location number 05- 1125. Travel Insurance is underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company, NAIC #22276. W20.

Passenger Agreement

All passengers are required to complete a passenger reservation form prior to travel and, by so doing formally accept Sweetwine Travel Terms and Conditions, Release from Liability, and Assumption of Risk Agreement. Passengers booking online will be required to complete the passenger reservation form at the time of booking. Travel documents will not be released without a completed Passenger reservation form.

Release of Liability

Sweetwine Travel Services does Not own or operate any entity that provides good and or services for your travel including, without limitation: lodging facilities, motor coach or other transportation companies, guides or guide services, local ground operators, providers or organizers of optional excursions, food service providers etc. All such persons and entities are independent contractors and not affiliated with Sweetwine Travel Service. As well Sweetwine Travel Service is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act on the part of any travel service provider or any third party. Sweetwine Travel Service is not responsible for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delays, or damages to persons or property in connection with the provisions of any goods or services, whether resulting from but not limited to acts of God or force majeure, illness, disease, acts of war, or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals, strike or other labor union activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, overbooking or downgrading of accommodations, mechanical or other failure of airplanes or other means of transportation, or any failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time. If due to weather, flight schedules, or other uncontrollable factors requiring you to spend additional nights you will be responsible for your own hotel transfer fees and meals cost.

Assumption of Risk

Passengers are required to sign a Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Form.

Liability Disclaimer

Sweetwine Travel is not responsible for any errors, omissions or misquotes contained in their brochure, flier, invoices or other promotional documentation. The content of said brochure or promotional documentation, invoices may be changed anytime (including but not limited to rates and itinerary) without notice and at Sweetwine Travel sole discretion. Sweetwine Travel reserves the right to re-invoice if we have displayed the incorrect amounts. Sweetwine Travel Terms can be changed at any time. In no event shall Sweetwine Travel be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of, or in any way connected with the use of this website, or for any information, products, and services obtained through this website, or otherwise arising out of the use of this website.

Sweetwine Travel Services is acting as a mere agent for SUPPLIERS (identified on the accompanying documents) in selling travel-related accepting services, or in accepting

reservation or bookings for services that are not directly supplied by Sweetwine Travel Services (such as air and ground transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, tours, cruises, etc.). Sweetwine Travel Services, therefore, shall not be responsible for breach of contract, failure to comply with any laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or any intentional or negligent actions or omissions on the part of such suppliers, which result in any loss, damage, delay, inconvenience, injury to travelers or travelers’ companions or group members.

Unless the term “guaranteed” is specifically stated in writing on your tickets, invoice, or reservation itinerary, Sweetwine Travel Services does not guarantee any of such supplier’s rates, bookings, reservations, connections, scheduling, or handling of baggage or other personal effects. Travelers who have done due diligence, are aware of the quality of the hotel accommodations chosen, and or chosen by the Group Leader, and agree that Sweetwine Travel Services will not be responsible if they are not satisfied.

Risks, Cancellations

Traveler assumes complete and full responsibility for, and hereby releases Sweetwine Travel Services from, any duty of checking and verifying any and all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of each destination, and all safety and security conditions of such destinations, during the length of the proposed travel. It is the passenger’s responsibility to have proper passports or government issued IDs where permitted. Sweetwine Travel Services shall not be responsible for any injuries, losses, or damages in connection with terrorist activities, social or labor unrest, mechanical or structural integrity of air, sea, and ground transportation and accommodations, diseases, local laws, bankruptcy or cessation of supplier or carrier services, climatic conditions, Acts of God, delays, changes or cancellation of travel due to weather conditions, hotel services, accidents or health related problems before or while in-transit to (e.g., an accident on the way to a tour), during, and after a tour, or any other actions, omissions, or conditions outside of Sweetwine Travel Services’ control.

If travel plans are delayed or cancelled for any reason, there will be no refunds issued by Sweetwine Travel Services. There will be no refunds for cancellations made up to or less than 90 days before departure, including cancellations due to actual or threatened terrorist events. There will be no refunds due to fear of travel from actual or threatened terrorist events. There will be no refund for unused land or air arrangements.

By embarking upon his/her travel, the traveler voluntarily assumes all risks involved in such travel, whether expected or unexpected. Traveler is hereby warned of the above risks as well as possible travel industry bankruptcies and medical and climatic disruptions, and the possibility traveler may be unable to travel as scheduled because of personal emergency.

For information concerning possible dangers at international destinations, contact the Travel Advisory Section of the U.S. State Department, (202) 647-5225, or access the State Department’s online travel advisory service: travel.state.gov/travel/warnings.html. For medical information, call the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), (404) 332-4559 or www.cdc.gov/travel.

Traveler’s retention of tickets, reservations, or bookings after issuance shall constitute a consent to the above and an agreement on his/her part to convey the contents hereto to his/her travel companions or group members.

California Seller of Travel

Sweetwine Travel Services is a registered Seller of Travel with the State of California registration # 2035553-40. California law requires certain sellers of travel to have a trust account or bond. Sweetwine Travel has a trust account and is required to deposit 100% of all customer funds into a business account. Sweetwine Travel Services is not a participant in the California State Consumer Restitution Program.

For Registration or Questions Contact: Sweetwine Travel Services Phone: (510) 834-7690 Fax: (800) 878-6386 Make checks payable to: Patricia Sweetwine Travel 23110 State Road 54, #402, Lutz, Florida 33549 CST# 2035553-40

Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.


SPAIN & PORTUGAL REGISTRATION FORM

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