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DAN JONES & FANS
​CRUSADER SPAIN ADVENTURE!
​April 6-13, 2024

JOIN popular British historian, author, broadcaster and award-winning journalist, DAN JONES on another exciting Adventure!  BE THERE as the stories and times of one of Europe's most turbulent periods is brought to life!  Dan will lead us through the history of the Crusades in Spain!  He will present information from his book, Crusaders in places, when allowed, where the stories and action ACTUALLY TOOK PLACE!!  Dan will give you the information, show you around, and answer your questions!  What could be better!

ITINERARY AND EXCURSIONS

Day 1 - Saturday
April 6, 2024
​Travel

Today we arrive in Seville and transfer to our hotel.  ​In the evening we will gather for dinner and "Welcome Meeting".
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Day 2 - Sunday
​April 7, 2024 
​Seville

Following breakfast, we board our bus to begin our adventure!  Today, we spend the entire day in Seville, an area kept safe from Crusader invasion for hundreds of years, in part because of its incredible garrisons.  Later, we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant.  
Dinner on your own.
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Day 3 - Monday
April 8, 2024
Ronda, Grazalema,
​Wine Tasting, and Flamenco Dancing!

Following breakfast, we depart for the Ronda.  This ancient Islamic stronghold was controlled by the Moors for nearly 600 years until it was finally taken by the Spanish.  We will see the Arab fortifications there including towers and bridges.  We may have the opportunity to see the public baths dating back 700 years.
Later, we will enjoy wine tasting and a light lunch, followed by a short visit to Grazalema. We will return to Seville to freshen up and prepare for dinner and a Flamenco Show!
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​Day 4 - Tuesday
​April 9, 2022
Cordoba: Madinat al-Zahara

Today we depart for the beautiful city of Cordoba, where we will visit Madinat al-Zahara, an ancient center of government for the Umayyad dynasty that still contains the ruins of the original city.
Lunch & Dinner are on your own.
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Day 5 - Wednesday
​April 10, 2024 
​Cordoba

This morning we will spend the day in Cordoba.  After a tour the city and you will have the remainder of the day to explore on your own. 
Lunch & Dinner are on your own.
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Day 6 - Thursday
​April 11, 2024
Granada

Today, we visit a local olive producer with tasting and snacks.  Following this visit, we continue on to Granada to visit the areas where several battles took place during the 15th century that resulted in the expulsion of thousands of Jews and Muslims as Spain gained religious control through the Inquisition.
Dinner is on your own
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Day 7 - Friday
April 12, 2024
Alhambra

Following breakfast, our coach will arrive to take us to the incredible Islamic palace of Alhambra, that later fell to the Spanish.  It is best known as the site where Christopher Columbus presented his plans to King Ferdinand of Aragon and Queen Isabella of Castile that would bring him to America.   
After a thorough visit of the palace, you will have free time for lunch on your own, after which we will travel back to Seville.  Our Farewell Dinner will be held that evening.

Day 8 - Saturday
April 13, 2022
​Leave for home

We will transfer to the airport for our return trip home, taking with us connections to new friends and memories of a wonderful adventure!
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​ONLY $300 per person!
Total Tour Cost: 
*$4195
* based on double occupancy
**single-supplement $896
​(Let us know if you're willing to share a room!)

      DAN JONES

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Besides ​Crusaders, Dan is also the author of Powers and Thrones: A New History of the Middle Ages, Essex Dogs, The Plantagenets, In The Reign of King John, The Wars of the Roses, Magna Carta, The Templars, and The Colour of Time (with Marina Amaral).  His books have sold more than one million copies worldwide. He has written and hosted dozens of TV shows including the acclaimed Netflix/Channel 5 series, Secrets of Great British Castles and Britain’s Bloodiest Dynasty: The Plantagenets.  His writing has appeared in newspapers and magazines including the London Evening Standard, the Sunday Times, the Daily Telegraph, the Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian, GQ and The Spectator.
DISCLAIMERS AND FINE PRINT DETAILS
  • Payments are refundable in the case of travel restrictions beyond our control.  Refunds will only be withheld from any guest should the trip go forward and the guest still chooses to cancel.  For this reason, travel insurance is strongly recommended and may be purchased separately.
  • Prices include:  accommodation at four star hotel, excursions, and meals as listed in the itinerary.
  • Prices DO NOT include:  airfare, optional excursions, and single supplement.
  • For optimal tour experience, guests are encouraged to read/revisit Dan Jones' exciting book - ​Crusaders-Epic History of the Wars for the Holy Lands
  • Final payment due on or before January 15, 2024
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