FAMTRIP MICE UK 19th to 21st June 2015
S
eville is the capital city of Andalusia. Located in the South of Spain, Seville, or Sevilla in Spanish, is one of the largest Spanish
cities with over 700.000 inhabitants. The city occupies the valley of the Guadalquivir river. The river, with 60 navigable kilometres, was an important harbour during the Spanish conquest of the American continent. Silver and gold from the New World arrived to Sevilla through the river and were distributed throughout the country from here. The city of Seville is famous worldwide for its culture, monuments, traditions and artistic heritage. This is the birthplace of Flamenco and the city where the most amazing Easter processions take place. But Seville is also an important wellness centre in the South of Spain, a city full of life and possibilities. Welcome to one of the most charming cities of Spain. Seville’s rich history has left the city littered with innumerable monuments like the awesome cathedral, the third largest in the world, the Giralda tower, the wonderful palace of the Reales Alcåzares, the magical Barrio of Santa Cruz with its narrow streets, the Maestranza bullfighting ring and the passion for Flamenco and you will smell the perfume of orange blossoms on every corner. Sevilla is well connected to Madrid by the Spanish high speed train AVE. The city also has an international airport and you can hire cars at Seville airport to visit other cities. Enjoy your visit to Seville. We will help you to prepare your trip with our list of where to go in Seville, what to do in Seville, weather, transportation in Seville and much more useful information for your trip.
Friday, 19th June 2015
16.25
BA2798 flight from London Gatwick to Seville Airport. Please proceed to check in and meet your host Maria Yacoub either at departure gate or in the arrivals hall in Seville (if we miss one another). * Dress code: Comfortable/Casual for travelling.
20.13
Arrival at Seville Airport and transfer to Melia Lebreros (4*), our biggest Hotel in the city centre where we will enjoy a special dinner in the hotel.
21.00
Dinner at the Hotel Melia Lebreros Hotel.
23.30
Transfer to the Melia Sevilla for our overnight accommodation, located in the heart of the city. It offers a stunning outdoor pool with views of Plaza EspaĂąa and a spectacular Congress and Convention Centre. The Hotel is completely refurbished and all the rooms at the new MeliĂĄ Sevilla are outward facing, comfortable and bright. It also has 24 meeting rooms with a maximum capacity of 1000 pax in theatre in 891 m2. Perfect for MICE groups!
Saturday, 20th June 2015 08.00
Succulent breakfast from this time followed by a presentation of Sevilla Congress & Convention Bureau at 9am and a networking opportunity with local meeting supplier companies.
10.45
Transfer and visit to the Real Alcázar Palace, a royal palace which dates back to the Middle Ages, with different styles used for its construction: Islamic, Mudejar, Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance.
12.15
Drinks at the terrace of Hotel Doña Maria, a newly refurbished old palace situated in the historic centre of Seville, opposite the Cathedral and Giralda, at the doors of Barrio de Santa Cruz.
12.45
Visit to Santa Cruz Quarter, a world-class neighbourhood filled with whitewashed houses, stately palaces, courtyards filled with flowers, orange trees, legends, memories, charm, romance and beauty. It is one of the most beautiful and famous sights of Seville.
13.15
Visit to the Cathedral, one of the greatest of all Christian cathedrals in the world built in the Gothic Style.
14.00
Site inspection and lunch at Meliá Sevilla Hotel.
16.30
Leisure time to discover the city. * Meeting point TBA.
18.15
Visit to the Flamenco Dance Museum, which is promoted by Cristina Hoyos, one of the greatest flamenco dancers.
20.30
Visit to Metropol Parasol, a structure with 4 different levells which offer stunning views of Seville.
21.45
Dinner at the Hotel Gran Meliá Colón (5*) at the emblematic restaurant "El Burladero" where you will enjoy the most traditional cuisine with a modern touch, followed by optional drinks in Puerto de Cuba in the most famous cocktail terrace for those who are not yet tired and want to enjoy "la noche Sevillana or the Sevillian night”.
Sunday, 21st June 2015 10.00
On yer bike! A visit by bicycle in María Luisa park.
11.00
Visit to FIBES, a meeting venue composed of two buildings, different in terms of style and function joint by an impressive footbridge. It can be divided into 2 or 3 simultaneous auditorium. 71 meeting rooms.
12.30
Visit to Pabellón de la Navegación, located on the Isla de la Cartuja on the banks of the Guadalquivir river, whose proximity to the Cartuja Technology Park, the historic old city and the popular neighbourhood of Triana.
13.00
Visit to Hacienda El Vizir, a beautiful hacienda for events and shows that combine outdoor gardens with courtyards, with different environments typical of Andalusia in which water is the main protagonist.
14.00
Lunch at Hotel Tryp Macarena (4*) and site visit.
16.00
Leisure time. * Meeting point TBA.
18.30
Transfer to the airport.
20.55
Flight BA2799 from Seville Airport to Gatwick Airport. * Dress code: Comfortable/Casual for travelling.
GLOBAL SALES OFFICE UK - Your Hosts and Contacts NEILL HENDRY Head of MICE UK Neill.hendry@melia.com +44 (0) 773 682 7658 MARIA YACOUB
ROGER BRADLEY
ANA MINKLEY
Global Account Executive
Global Account Manager
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