The Iowa Arboretum and Legacy Tours and Travel are once again excited to present a fabulous travel opportunity.  Additional details about this event can be found in the attached documents and will be discussed at a meeting on Thursday July 29th from 4-6pm at the Iowa Arboretum.

Historic Homes & Gardens of Spain’s Costa del Sol Tour, April 2-10, 2011
Included in Your Tour:
Tours of Spain’s Most famous and Most Beautiful Historic Gardens – 5
• Guided and wander-on-your-own tour at Generalife Gardens of The Alhambra Palace
Finest example of re-created Moorish gardens in the world
• Gardens of the Great Mosque (The Mezquita) of Cordoba
With its’ historic orange groves dating from the 8th century, this is Europe’s oldest walled garden!
• Gardens of the Royal Palace of Alcazar, Seville – Unexpected English style garden on a grand scale;
500-yr old Magnolia brought from the New World by Columbus as well as orange & eucalyptus trees
• Walk through the flower filled patios of the Barrio de Santa Cruz, Seville
• See the Alameda del Tajo Gardens on the edge of a spectacular gorge, Ronda
Unique Travel & Tour Experiences (non-garden related) - 14
• Admission to the 11th century Alhambra Palace, one of Europe’s most inspiring attractions
Note-the use of water in the Alhambra and its Generalife Gardens is unequalled anywhere on Earth
• Afternoon guided walk through the Albaicin District including a visit to the Cathedral, Granada
We visit famous carmens and squares and go shopping in the Alcaiceria district near the Cathedral
• Dinner and evening on-your-own to explore old Granada
• Entrance and tour of Zuheros Castle-Set in a lovely countryside of olive plantations & deep valleys
• Guided tour of The Great Mosque (Mezquita) of Cordoba
One of the finest creations of Islamic architecture with golden mosaics & endless rows of striped arches
• Sightseeing and lunch on-your-own in the Barrio de la Juderia, Cordoba
• Shopping time in the Arte Zoco district of old Cordoba
• Expert-guided tour of The Cathedral of Seville and the Giralda Tower
World’s third largest church and most famous symbol of Seville
• Expert-guided tour of Alcazaba Palace, Seville
• Tour a famed Bodega (sherry winery) in the center of Andalusian wine country
20,000 barrels of sherry, Picasso & Miro paintings and a herd of gorgeous Andalusian horses!
• Driving & walking tour of the famous Pueblos Blancos (white villages) of Andalusia
On-your-own lunch and shopping time in beautiful Arcos de la Frontera
• Introduction to Ronda tour – one of the most spectacular settings of any town in Spain
• Guided driving & walking tour of Gibraltar – spectacular views and a look at the famous monkeys
• Full day at leisure on the Costa del Sol
Enjoy the facilities of our hotel, visit the adjacent beach or do some sightseeing & shopping on-your-own!

Attachments:

Spain Garden Trip 2011 Color.pdf	[ ]
Spain Garden Trip 2011.pdf	[ ]