JOIN GOEURO ADVENTURES AS WE PARTNER WITH THE VOICE OF THE COMMANDER BRAM WEINSTEIN ON THIS ALL-INCLUSIVE TRIP TO SPAIN TO WITNESS THE COMMANDERS MAKE HISTORY
Experience Spain's rich history and culture on an adventure centered around the Washington Commander's game versus the Miami Dolphins (The first ever NFL contest in Spain), November 16 in Madrid ... A great opportunity to combine two passions: Love of team and love of travel.
This eight days/seven nights ALL-INCLUSIVE (INCLUDING airfare & game tickets) adventure delivers on providing a great travel experience as you discover Madrid and Spanish culture. Our local guide will share with us the highlights of Spain's capital city. We will also have opportunities to sample Madrid's nightlife including Flamenco dancing and its world famous tapas. & cuisine.
Included in our adventure are day trips to some of Spain's most traveled destinations, such as the medieval city of Avila-- known for its impressive town walls, Segovia-home to one of the most well-preserved Roman ruins on the globe, and the captivating city of Toledo-- a blend of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish influences. All of these destinations are within an hour or so ride from Madrid.
As for the football, We will build up to Sunday's game with a series of exciting events. We are pleased to announce that the Voice of the Commanders Bram Weinstein will be partnering with us for this trip. Bram, of course, will be working in his role as the team's game announcer, but he will be joining us as his schedule allows.
Included in your trip package:
-Kick-Off Lunch upon our arrival
-A special Commanders Trivia Contest one evening (With prizes
-A tour of Santiago Bernabé Stadium (The home of Real Madrid and site of the game)
-On the night before the game, we will organize a "pub-crawl' Madrid-style where you can meet up with other Commander fans
-A pre-game Spanish-style Tailgate Party
-Of course, preferred level seats at the game itself
-And maybe ... a surprise special appearance or two at dinner one night by folks familiar to Commanders fans
As is true of all GoEuro Adventures, space is very limited (16 travelers MAX) as we feel small groups best allow you to enjoy "Travel the way it should be."
--Prices are based upon double-occupancy, but affordable single supplements are also available
--A reduced rate trip package is available for those who prefer to arrange either their own air travel or travel arrangements to Madrid.
--GoEuro Adventures recommends that you purchase travel insurance within 10 days of booking your trip.
GoEuro Adventure's owner and Madrid Trip Leader Joe McCall's two greatest passions are indeed travel & sports (Lifelong ardent fan of Washington Redskins/Commanders). In fact, he first began organizing trips and leading groups to Europe as the varsity basketball coach at Good Counsel High School in the 1990's. Joe led his teams on trips to France, Italy, and Germany where he was playing tour guide by day and coaching at night. His 1998 team won the championship of the prestigious Sergio Rizzi Tournament just north of Milan, Italy. Speaking of championships, Joe fondly remembers attending the parade after Washington's first Super Bowl Championship.
Jeff Tumarkin, GoEuro's Director of Outreach and Joe's "wingman," also grew up in the D.C. area rooting for the hometown team. Jeff is especially skilled in tailgating and will bring his talents to Madrid.
"My husband and I have traveled with Joe on countless trips ... We are hooked! We were initially attacted by how much the trips offered for such an affordable price. But what has drawn us back many times now is how Joe goes the extra mile in crafting an experience on each trip that is so special and unique. Every time we return from a trip, we think there is no way that it could be topped but somehow the next one is even better!"
--Traveler on eight past adventures
GoEuro Adventures
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From Washington Dulles (IAD)
At Washington Commanders
Min--bus or vans
Upscale boutique hotel
Lunch is generally on your own
Receptions, group activities
Museums, tours, game, etc
Preferred seats (Together)
Included, no up charges
English speaking
Gifts, souvenirs, etc.
Strictly a personal choice
Enjoy a complimentary selection of dishes and a celebratory toast to our adventure (And a Commander's victory!) at the COMMANDERS BURGUNDY & GOLD CLUB at Dulles
Airport.
Board our overnight flight to Madrid (One checked bag included--under 50 lbs-- and one carry on & a personal item). Airline tickets are booked in economy class (In most cases, you will have the opportunity to upgrade if you wish).
Our overnight flight from Washington Dulles will arrive in Madrid in the early-to-late morning.
WELCOME LUNCH
Enjoy authentically local cuisine at a restaurant in the center of Madrid as we celebrate our arrival in Spain and the big game ahead. We might even be joined by a special guest or two. We are proud to partner with the Voice of the Commanders Bram Weinstein on this adventure. As this will be a working trip for Bram, he will join us as his schedule allows.
SHORT WALKING TOUR OF MADRID WITH OUR LOCAL GUIDE
After lunch, our local Madrid guide will lead a short walking tour of the downtown area. During the tour, your luggage will be transferred to our hotel to minimize check in time when we arrive after the walking tour.
CHECK-IN AT CENTRALLY LOCATED MADRID HOTEL
Our upscale centrally located hotel is within easy walking distance of a wide variety of shops. cafes, bars, restaurants, and various points of interest. Breakfast will be included each day at the hotel.
OPTIONAL SOCIAL HOUR INCLUDING NIGHTCAP & TAPAS
At the end of a long day after our overnight flight, we will cap this first day off with an optional social hour including a nightcap & tapas.
MORNING- After breakfast, our local guide will share with us the main points of interest within Madrid's city center including stops at the Prado Museum and Puerta del Sol.
AFTERNOON- You will have the afternoon free to enjoy lunch, go shopping, or visit any one of the number of museums that weren't on our morning highlights tour. Our hotel is located on Madrid's Gran Via which is populated with countless stores, cafes, and restaurants and is within easy walking distance to many museums and points of interest.
EVENING- A highlight of many of GoEuro's trips is the SECRET FOOD TOUR, a three hour leisurely stroll through one of Madrid's many neighborhoods with a plethora of stops for generous samples of authentic Spanish cuisine, various cocktails and beverages, and sweet treats. The SECRET FOOD TOURS often find the best places and hidden gems not yet discovered by most of the tourists.
SEGOVIA
Throughout its rich history, Spanish culture has been shaped by the Roman, Moors and other significant civilizations. We will visit the spectacular and well preserved Roman aqueduct at Segovia as well as the Alcazar of Segovia, the royal palace built on a stone peninsula between the rivers Eresma and Clamores
AVILA
Distinctively known by its medieval walls, Ávila is sometimes called the Town of Stones and Saints, and it claims that it is one of the towns with the highest number of Romanesque and Gothic churches per capita in Spain. Ávila was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
EVENING- After a long & busy day, we will enjoy dinner at our hotel this evening. With the game only two days away, we will test your knowledge of Commander/Redskin history with a fun trivia contest, all while we sample many Spanish wines.
MORNING- After breakfast, we will be treated to a sneak preview of the immense Santiago Bernabé Stadium, the home of Real Madrid and the site of the Commanders-Dolphins game.
AFTERNOON- With our local guide on hand to help direct you, enjoy a few hours of free time along Calle Gran Vía, a centrally located 1.3-km-long street. It’s nicknamed ‘the Spanish Broadway’. Also known as ‘the street that never sleeps’, Calle Gran Vía is lined with theatres, movie theaters, restaurants, and shops. H&M, Zara and Lacoste are just a few of the world-class brands that have a boutique here. Larger department stores such as El Corte Inglés are also found on this upscale shopping street famed for the awe-inspiring architecture of some of its buildings.
EVENING- During dinner on this night before the game, we most likely will be joined by a special surprise guest known to all Commander's fans.
MADRID NIGHTLIFE- On the eve of the game, we will organize an optional "pub crawl" (Madrid style) during which you will visit a number of taverns and be able to mix with fellow Commanders fans and others excited about the American football game.
LATE MORNING/EARLY AFTERNOON- Pre-game TAILGATE PARTY with generous amounts of food & drink (Exact site is still being determined). Tailgating is a uniquely American tradition so site rules may not allow it, but the tailgate will be somewhere in close proximity to the stadium. GoEuro wants to win the tailgate, so it will be a good party!
MID-AFTERNOON- Washington Commanders versus Miami Dolphins Game, tickets provided in preferred seating. HAIL TO THE ...... SQUISH THE FISH!
POST-GAME DINNER
We will celebrate (Hopefully) afterward at dinner in one of Madrid's fine restaurants.
JUST SOUTH OF MADRID LIES THE MEDIEVAL CITY OF TOLEDO
Know as the "City of Three Cultures," Toledo offers a fascinating blend of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim influences that have shaped its streets, architecture, and spirit. From its soaring cathedral to its winding, cobblestone alleys, every step in Toledo is like a step back in time. Toledo is a city best explored on foot, thanks to its compact layout and rich medieval charm. Our local guide will lead a short walking tour after which you will have time on your own to explore and enjoy lunch in one of the many charming restaurants.
SPECIAL FAREWELL DINNER WITH AN AUTHENTIC SPANISH FLAIR
Hopefully we will be celebrating a Commander's victory, but either way we will have one final dinner together during which we will enjoy an authentic Flamenco show. Flamenco is a form of song, dance, and instrumental (mostly guitar) music commonly associated with the Andalusian Roma (Gypsies) of southern Spain.
In addition to the purchases you bring back packed in your luggage, you will be returning with many priceless memories and newly made friends .... AND, hopefully a big W.
