Lady Escapes Spain

DAY 1 –Saturday, May 2 - Arrival In Madrid

Your adventure begins as you arrive in Madrid, where you will be greeted by your English-speaking assistant and transferred privately to the elegant Hotel Puerta de Toledo. After settling in, you will enjoy a warm welcome dinner at La Bola Restaurant, just a short walk from the hotel. Here, you will be treated to a traditional three-course menu featuring Madrid’s most beloved dishes, paired with local wine and finished with a signature Spanish liquor. The evening is yours to stroll back at leisure and soak up the energy of Spain’s capital.

DAY 2 – Sunday, May 3
Exploring Madrid

After breakfast at the hotel, you will meet your expert local guide and set off to discover the beauty of Madrid, beginning with the lush El Retiro Park and other hidden treasures of the city. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in Spanish gastronomy with a visit to a bustling food market and a lively tapas tour that includes three drinks and six authentic tapas tastings. As night falls, you will be swept up in the passion and artistry of a live Flamenco performance at Torres Bermejas, with a refreshing drink in hand before returning to your hotel.

DAY 3 – Monday, May 4 -Travel to Seville

Following breakfast, you will depart for the enchanting city of Seville. Upon arrival, the city’s beauty unfolds as you ascend La Giralda Tower for sweeping views, step inside the magnificent Seville Cathedral—the largest Gothic church in Europe—and wander the ornate halls of the Real Alcázar. You will continue your exploration through lively streets and grand open spaces, from Plaza de España to the avant-garde Setas de Sevilla. Later, you will check in to your accommodation at Hotel Don Paco.

DAY 4 – Tuesday, May 5 -Discovering Seville

After breakfast, you will embark on a full-day city tour led by your English-speaking guide. This immersive experience takes you deep into the heart of Seville’s charm, weaving through its historic quarters, architectural marvels, and vibrant neighborhoods. The evening will be free for you to explore at your own pace, whether that means savoring tapas, strolling along the river, or simply unwinding at your hotel.

DAY 5 – Wednesday, May 6 -Seville, Tapas & Flamenco

The day is yours to relax, shop, or discover Seville independently. In the evening, the group will gather for a tapas dinner followed by a captivating Flamenco performance at El Palacio Andaluz, a night that promises rhythm, passion, and flavor. After the show, you will return to your hotel for a restful night.

DAY 6 - Thursday, May 7 -Journey to Malaga

After breakfast and check-out, your private driver will take you through Andalusia’s scenic landscapes as you travel to Malaga. Upon arrival, you will check in at the stylish Hotel Ilunion Malaga, your home for the final stretch of the journey.

DAY 7 - Friday, May 8 -Exploring Malaga

The morning begins with a guided tour of Malaga, where centuries of history blend seamlessly with vibrant seaside charm. You will discover its historic streets, cultural gems, and coastal beauty before enjoying a leisurely afternoon to shop, relax, or explore at your own pace.

DAY 8 - Saturday, May 9 -Malaga and Sunset Cruise

After a free day to enjoy Malaga as you please, your final evening will be nothing short of magical. You will set sail on a sunset catamaran cruise along the Mediterranean coast, where the golden hues of the setting sun create the perfect backdrop. With a glass of cava in hand and the rhythms of a live DJ setting the tone, you can dance, relax, and celebrate under the stars as waves shimmer around you.

DAY 9 - Sunday, May 10 -Departure from Malaga

Your journey through Spain concludes with breakfast at the hotel before your private transfer to Malaga Airport. You will depart with new friendships, cherished memories, and the spirit of Spain forever in your heart.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• Round trip airfare
• Arrival transfer from Madrid Airport to hotel
• 2 nights at Hotel Puerta de Toledo
• Dinner at La Bola Restaurant
• Coach transportation as per itinerary
• Half-day private walking tour – Secrets of El Retiro Park
• Half-day private Madrid food market & tapas tour
• Flamenco show at Torres Bermejas
• Private transfer from Madrid to Seville
• 3 nights at Hotel Don Paco
• Full-day Seville city tour
• Flamenco show + dinner at El Palacio Andaluz
• Private transfer from Seville to Malaga
• 3 nights at Hotel ILUNION Málaga
• Half-day Malaga city tour
• Sunset catamaran cruise with cava & music (regular tour with others)
• Private transfer from Malaga hotel to Malaga Airport
• Hotel taxes & service charges (excluding local city tax)

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:

• Tourist Taxes: Any local tourist taxes or city entrance fees are not included and may need to be paid separately, depending on city regulations.
• Meals: Meals not mentioned in the itinerary are not included. Prices may vary depending on the restaurant and your choice of dishes.
• Optional Activities: Any optional activities or souvenirs purchased during the tour are not included.
• Personal Expenses: Personal expenses such as snacks, drinks, or additional purchases are not included.
• Tips and Gratuities: Tips for guides, drivers, or other service personnel are not included but are appreciated if you receive excellent service.
• Other Expenses: Any other expenses not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary are not included and will be at your own expense.
• Travel Insurance: Is not included, but highly recommended. Ask your Travel Advisor for a quote.

Double occupancy (per person):$7095.00 CAD, tax included

Single Rate: $8200.00 CAD, tax included

Deposit Required: $500.00 at time of booking

Final Payment Due: March 10, 2026

For more information, please contact your BST Vacations Travel Advisor.

If you are not currently working with an advisor,

we invite you to reach out to:

Kirsi Peters

(705) 743-8683 ext. 104 | kpeters@bstvacations.ca

BST Escorted Group Terms & Conditions

(These Terms & Conditions do not apply to Charters. Separate T & C apply.)

Please carefully review the Terms & Conditions outlined below. Any reservation made with BST constitutes a binding agreement signifying your acceptance of, and your agreement to follow, these Terms & Conditions, and to be bound by them.

To process your reservation, we will need your personal information including your name, address, telephone number, email address, passport number, date of birth, citizenship, and information you have disclosed regarding health, medical, dietary, mobility and other special requirements. BST will require a copy of your valid passport at time of deposit.

Deposit and Final Payment

A non-refundable Deposit of $500.00 CAD per person is due at time of booking to secure your reservation.

The final payment deadline is March 10, 2026, and is due in our office on or before the date included on your invoice.

All payments once received are non-refundable. Please refer to insurance sections below.

Please make cheques payable to Blowes and Stewart Travel. We also accept in-office cash / debit payments, or Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit cards. Please e-transfer to pgraham@bstvacations.ca

Completion of the electronic credit card authorization form or the PDF credit card authorization form commits you to your reservation and the charges on your credit card.

The Company reserves the right to cancel a reservation if payment has not been received by the specified due date.

Final Travel details will be issued 2 weeks prior to departure.

Not Included in the Trip Cost

All quoted trip costs do not include items of a personal nature such as but not limited to; medical insurance, cancellation/interruption insurance, alcoholic beverages, gratuities, phone calls, airline baggage fees where applicable and meals that are not included or listed in the itinerary.

Escorted Group Cancellation Policy

All escorted groups require a minimum number of passengers to travel. Should minimum numbers not been reached, the Company has the right to cancel the tour with a full refund to the passengers booked. Refund will be processed in manner received. Tours unable to operate due to Travel Advisory, acts of God, Terrorism or any other event and no fault of BST, will be subject to cancellation charges as listed above.

BST highly recommends the purchase of cancellation/interruption insurance for all trips. BST will not be held responsible for loss of monies due to cancellation/changes.

Medical insurance is mandatory for all trips outside of the Province of Ontario. If client has out of province medical insurance with a separate insurance provider, BST must be advised of insurance company name, policy number & company contact information prior to trip commencement.

Persons leaving the tour during operation will not receive a refund of unused services and all costs of returning to the point of embarkation will be borne by the client. For additional information on packages/plans offered, please visit https://www.igoinsured.com/Direct/ManulifeGlobal.aspx?ag=STEWPET&lang=E

Global Pandemic

Customer acknowledges the risks related to the spread of infectious or contagious diseases. It remains the customer's responsibility to take the necessary precautions applicable to any health hazards, including but not limited to a Global Pandemic. To ensure the safety of all guests and employees, suppliers may have mandatory safety protocols in place, and the availability of their services and facilities may be impacted.

Customer agrees to follow all current and future regulations/protocols set forth for safety in compliance with government policies at your own expense.

BST is not responsible for any fees for, or associated with, mandatory government testing in destination or for returning to Canada, quarantine or expenses relating to any Global Pandemic or similar. If additional insurance protection is declined, it remains the customer's responsibility to verify if their travel insurance policy covers a Global Pandemic.

BST will not be held liable should customers be denied boarding due to insufficient proof of a negative Global Pandemic test prior to departure, or displaying symptoms of a Global Pandemic upon check in. No monies will be refunded to customers who have been denied boarding or refunded at port of entry.

Additional Notes

All prices listed are per person in Canadian Dollars unless otherwise noted. Pricing is based on supplier cost, currency exchange rates and conditions in effect at the time of brochure printing. Final payment may fluctuate based on changes to the currency exchange at that time. Should there be a pricing increase, a maximum of 7% of base cost, may be applied, or to the taxes and/or government-imposed fees, fuel surcharges or additional airline fees before final payment, these increased charges will be levied to the customer and applied to the final invoice. No additional surcharges may be applied after the trip is paid in full. All trips may be subject to change in situations beyond our control.

When travelling outside of Canada all Canadian passengers require a valid passport. If travelling with a foreign passport (not Canadian) BST must be advised at time of booking so we can advise accordingly. Most countries require passports to be valid for 6 months beyond the expected return date.

Some countries may also have visa requirements for entry. Any fees to obtain visas or additional travel documentation that may be required are the responsibility of the traveler. Entry into another country cannot be guaranteed and is at the sole discretion of the local authorities. BST takes no responsibility for a customer being denied entry into another country. Cancellation charges and any additional fees will be at the customer’s expense.

It is the passenger's responsibility to obtain information, and to have in their possession, all the required documentation to travel (such as passports, visa where applicable, etc.) required by the relevant governmental authorities, for themselves and passengers in their care. Note that the documents required for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required for the return.

BST is not responsible for any missing or inappropriate documents. Failure to have proper travel documents will result in denied boarding and automatic cancellation of your reservation without refund.

BST accepts any passengers that have a disability, intellectual or physical condition providing they are able to care for themselves during the trip which includes boarding the plane/bus on their own; participating in any included tours/sightseeing without assistance; the ability to understand meeting points/times and the ability to care for their own documents. BST will accept any passenger who’s intellectual or physical condition is such as to render him/her incapable of caring for him/herself without assistance, provided that he/she is accompanied by an attendant (at an additional cost) who is responsible for the passenger enroute and with the care of such attendant, he/she will not require attention or assistance beyond that which is usually provided by BST tour escort. Some destinations may not be suitable for physical mobility issues.

Baggage restrictions vary by airline and destination. Specific details will be provided with your final travel documents.

Please ensure that you have secured baggage tags to your luggage prior to arriving at the airport, train station or boarding the coach.

Please note that you are responsible for carrying your own luggage and are responsible for the safety and security of your luggage at all times. BST will not assume liability for loss, theft, or damage due to breakage, fire, water, or theft, during transport on the plane, coach, train or at hotel. Ask your agent for details of Baggage and Personal Effects Insurance coverage.

Airline seating requests are taken into consideration and sent to each airline if applicable. Additional charges apply for premium seating on aircraft. Specific seating on coaches or trains cannot be guaranteed. BST will try to accommodate all requests.

BST reserves the right to decline any person as a member of the trip at any time before or during the trip should such person’s presence be considered detrimental to the interest, comfort, and enjoyment of the other members. Persons leaving the trip after commencement will not receive a refund of unused services and all costs of returning to the point of embarkation will be borne by the client.

When travelling outside of Ontario, please note local customs may differ and conditions of travel may not be the same as home. Clients not travelling on full itinerary as outlined assume full responsibility for any cancellation penalties or fees incurred due to cancellation or alteration to itinerary in any way.

Our Role

In offering travel arrangements for sale, BST acts solely as the organizer of the tours and responsible for making all reservations as outlined. BST cannot be held responsible for supplier errors or omissions. We do not maintain any control over the personnel, equipment or operations of any supplier and we assume no responsibility for, and shall not be expected or required to pay for any financial loss, personal injury, other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience or irregularity which you may experience either by reason of (1) non-performance by any supplier for whatever reason (2) wrongful causes, negligent or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any supplier or its employees or on the part of any other party not under the control of BST (3) any defect, breakdown or other failure of any aircraft, train, bus, automobile, accommodation, ship or other equipment or instrumentality operated and owned or otherwise used by a supplier or (4) BST is not liable for any loss, damage, injury or death resulting from circumstances beyond its direct control such as unexpected weather conditions, civil unrest, acts of God, force Majeure or any other unforeseen circumstances.

Force Majeure

The performance of this Contract is subject to any circumstance making it illegal or impossible to provide or use the travel components or creating a significant risk to participants' health or safety, including, acts of God, war, national emergency, government regulation (including, quarantines or curfews), disaster, fire, strikes or other labor disputes, terrorism and responses thereto, or any other extraordinary occurrence outside the control of the cancelling party, making it impossible or illegal for participants to attend, or creating a significant risk to participants' health or safety.

Photos Posted to our website and Social Media

On occasion, your BST Representative will be taking photos of group members participating in various activities. These photos may be posted on our social media outlets. If for any reason you do not wish to have your photo taken and published, please advise your tour manager on Day 1 of your journey. This clause indicates your permission to use photos and eliminates all photo waivers used in the past.

BST prohibits participants from publishing to social media any proprietary documents pertaining to our trips.