HIGHLIGHTS OF SPAIN, MOROCCO & PORTUGAL
16 DAYS FROM 1,650 US
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This 16 day tour takes in the great historic cities of Spain
Morocco & Portugal, highlights to include Toledo, Granada, Fez,
Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Gibraltar, Seville, Lisbon,
Fatima, Salamanca, Avila, Madrid.Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight transatlantic flight to Madrid.
Day 2 - Arrive Madrid
On arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. After check-in there is time to unwind and relax before perhaps heading out to explore this lively Spanish capital. This evening, why not try the traditional dish of paella in one of the many restaurants lining the Plaza Mayor?
Hotel: Florida Norte
Day 3 - Madrid - Toledo - Granada.
After breakfast this morning our drive brings us to ancient Toledo. Here a local guide will show us the capital of Castile, viewing the Cathedral and the ancient synagogue plus a visit to a Toledo steel workshop. From here we continue through Andalusia to the Moorish hilltop town of Granada, with spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Tonight, we will have dinner at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Aben Humeya
Day 4 - Granada - Costa del Sol.
This morning with time at leisure perhaps take a trip to visit the magnificent Alhambra Palace, before our orientation tour of the city. Afterwards, we travel to Torremolinos, the most popular Mediterranean resort on the Costa del Sol, where we spend the night. Why not take an optional excursion to the pretty hilltop village of Mijas this afternoon. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Tryp Guadalmar / Tryp Alameda
Day 5 - Costa del Sol - Fez (2 nights).
Our day begins with a scenic coastal drive to Algeciras where we board the ferry to North Africa. From here we join our coach and drive into a different world as we enter Morocco, passing the Rif Mountains to the Imperial city of Fez for the first night of our six-night stay in Africa! (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Wassim (2 nights)
Day 6 - Fez sightseeing & at leisure.
After breakfast we enjoy a morning sightseeing tour that includes the Royal Palace and the labyrinthine Medina. You can experience the atmosphere of this exotic city with time to haggle over beautiful Moroccan carpets – an everlasting souvenir! Then, why not relax by the hotel pool and, later take a stroll under star-studded skies? This evening after dinner at the hotel, perhaps take an optional excursion to see Moroccon belly-dancing? (Buffet breakfast)
Day 7 - Fez - Marrakesh (2 nights)
This morning we savour the breathtaking drive which takes us through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains to the city of Marrakesh, Africa's most popular year-round sun resort. It was once the favourite holiday spot of Winston Churchill, a haven where he used to relax and paint. We'll spend two exciting nights here. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Royal Mirage (2 nights)
Day 8 - Marrakesh sightseeing & at leisure.
Our morning sightseeing tour includes the Bahia Palace and the vast Djemma el F'na Square with its palm-readers, acrobats, camels, and much more! Then there is time at leisure for bargain hunting in the many souks and bazaars or perhaps take an excursion to a Berber village in the Ourika Valley. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 9 - Marrakesh - Casablanca
Today we make our way to Casablanca, scene of Bogart's most magical moments. Here we find some of North Africa's best beaches. On our arrival a tour takes us for a panoramic drive of the Corniche, plus views of the Mosque and the modern sections of the city. Next we visit the Casbah with its maze of twisted streets. Later, there's time to explore the romantic city and its Bogart associations. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Kenzi Basma
Day 10 - Casablanca - Tangier
This morning's drive brings us to Rabat, capital of this fascinating country. Here we see the Mausoleum and Royal Palace on our orientation tour. From here we continue on to Tangier, where an orientation shows us the Cape Spartel, the point where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean. We dine at our hotel tonight. ( Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Rif
Day 11 - Tangier - Seville (2 nights)
Today we board our ferry for the journey back to Algeciras. As we cross the Straits of Gibraltar, we enjoy impressive views of the famous Rock. We then disembark and join our coach for the drive through the Jerez vineyards, home of sherry. Next, we make our way to Andalusia's most beautiful city, Seville for our two-night stay. This evening, why not enjoy a fiery flamenco show in one of the many lively night spots? (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Gran Hotel Lar (2 nights)
Day 12 - Seville sightseeing & at leisure
After breakfast, we learn that this romantic city was deeply influenced by the Moors, hence the architecture of the Giralda Tower, which is included on our sightseeing tour along with the pools and fountains of the Maria Luisa Park. Later enjoy some time at leisure to wander the streets of the former Jewish quarter. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 13 - Seville - Lisbon (2 nights)
Our morning drive takes us through the cork trees of the Alentejo region to the Portuguese border. From here we travel via Setúbal to the capital of Portugal, Lisbon, a great seafaring city situated where the Tagus River flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Tonight, why not spend the evening dining on local specialities and drinking white port or young wines, whilst listening to haunting and melancholic Fado melodies along the Bairro Alto? (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Costa da Caparica (2 nights)
Day 14 - Lisbon sightseeing & at leisure.
Our sightseeing shows us Vasco da Gama’s tomb inside the Hieronymite Monastery, the medieval quarter of the city and views of the Belem Tower. Then time at leisure to maybe take an optional excursion to Cascais, where you can shop for fishermens’ sweaters and cork. Tonight maybe try a local fish restaurant? (Buffet breakfast)
Day 15 - Lisbon – Madrid
Via Setúbal and Evora we cross back into Spain near Merida. Magnificent but arid countryside glides past our coach windows then on past the Sierra de Guadarrama as we return to Madrid. On arrival our sightseeing tour includes the Royal Palace, Puerta de Sol and the Cervantes Memorial. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Novotel Campo de las Naciones
Day 16 - Depart Madrid
This morning after breakfast, you are transferred to the airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)
Overnight transatlantic flight to Madrid.
Day 2 - Arrive Madrid
On arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. After check-in there is time to unwind and relax before perhaps heading out to explore this lively Spanish capital. This evening, why not try the traditional dish of paella in one of the many restaurants lining the Plaza Mayor?
Hotel: Florida Norte
Day 3 - Madrid - Toledo - Granada.
After breakfast this morning our drive brings us to ancient Toledo. Here a local guide will show us the capital of Castile, viewing the Cathedral and the ancient synagogue plus a visit to a Toledo steel workshop. From here we continue through Andalusia to the Moorish hilltop town of Granada, with spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Tonight, we will have dinner at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Aben Humeya
Day 4 - Granada - Costa del Sol.
This morning with time at leisure perhaps take a trip to visit the magnificent Alhambra Palace, before our orientation tour of the city. Afterwards, we travel to Torremolinos, the most popular Mediterranean resort on the Costa del Sol, where we spend the night. Why not take an optional excursion to the pretty hilltop village of Mijas this afternoon. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Tryp Guadalmar / Tryp Alameda
Day 5 - Costa del Sol - Fez (2 nights).
Our day begins with a scenic coastal drive to Algeciras where we board the ferry to North Africa. From here we join our coach and drive into a different world as we enter Morocco, passing the Rif Mountains to the Imperial city of Fez for the first night of our six-night stay in Africa! (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Wassim (2 nights)
Day 6 - Fez sightseeing & at leisure.
After breakfast we enjoy a morning sightseeing tour that includes the Royal Palace and the labyrinthine Medina. You can experience the atmosphere of this exotic city with time to haggle over beautiful Moroccan carpets – an everlasting souvenir! Then, why not relax by the hotel pool and, later take a stroll under star-studded skies? This evening after dinner at the hotel, perhaps take an optional excursion to see Moroccon belly-dancing? (Buffet breakfast)
Day 7 - Fez - Marrakesh (2 nights)
This morning we savour the breathtaking drive which takes us through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains to the city of Marrakesh, Africa's most popular year-round sun resort. It was once the favourite holiday spot of Winston Churchill, a haven where he used to relax and paint. We'll spend two exciting nights here. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Royal Mirage (2 nights)
Day 8 - Marrakesh sightseeing & at leisure.
Our morning sightseeing tour includes the Bahia Palace and the vast Djemma el F'na Square with its palm-readers, acrobats, camels, and much more! Then there is time at leisure for bargain hunting in the many souks and bazaars or perhaps take an excursion to a Berber village in the Ourika Valley. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 9 - Marrakesh - Casablanca
Today we make our way to Casablanca, scene of Bogart's most magical moments. Here we find some of North Africa's best beaches. On our arrival a tour takes us for a panoramic drive of the Corniche, plus views of the Mosque and the modern sections of the city. Next we visit the Casbah with its maze of twisted streets. Later, there's time to explore the romantic city and its Bogart associations. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Kenzi Basma
Day 10 - Casablanca - Tangier
This morning's drive brings us to Rabat, capital of this fascinating country. Here we see the Mausoleum and Royal Palace on our orientation tour. From here we continue on to Tangier, where an orientation shows us the Cape Spartel, the point where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean. We dine at our hotel tonight. ( Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Rif
Day 11 - Tangier - Seville (2 nights)
Today we board our ferry for the journey back to Algeciras. As we cross the Straits of Gibraltar, we enjoy impressive views of the famous Rock. We then disembark and join our coach for the drive through the Jerez vineyards, home of sherry. Next, we make our way to Andalusia's most beautiful city, Seville for our two-night stay. This evening, why not enjoy a fiery flamenco show in one of the many lively night spots? (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Gran Hotel Lar (2 nights)
Day 12 - Seville sightseeing & at leisure
After breakfast, we learn that this romantic city was deeply influenced by the Moors, hence the architecture of the Giralda Tower, which is included on our sightseeing tour along with the pools and fountains of the Maria Luisa Park. Later enjoy some time at leisure to wander the streets of the former Jewish quarter. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 13 - Seville - Lisbon (2 nights)
Our morning drive takes us through the cork trees of the Alentejo region to the Portuguese border. From here we travel via Setúbal to the capital of Portugal, Lisbon, a great seafaring city situated where the Tagus River flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Tonight, why not spend the evening dining on local specialities and drinking white port or young wines, whilst listening to haunting and melancholic Fado melodies along the Bairro Alto? (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Costa da Caparica (2 nights)
Day 14 - Lisbon sightseeing & at leisure.
Our sightseeing shows us Vasco da Gama’s tomb inside the Hieronymite Monastery, the medieval quarter of the city and views of the Belem Tower. Then time at leisure to maybe take an optional excursion to Cascais, where you can shop for fishermens’ sweaters and cork. Tonight maybe try a local fish restaurant? (Buffet breakfast)
Day 15 - Lisbon – Madrid
Via Setúbal and Evora we cross back into Spain near Merida. Magnificent but arid countryside glides past our coach windows then on past the Sierra de Guadarrama as we return to Madrid. On arrival our sightseeing tour includes the Royal Palace, Puerta de Sol and the Cervantes Memorial. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Novotel Campo de las Naciones
Day 16 - Depart Madrid
This morning after breakfast, you are transferred to the airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)
Exciting Highlights
* Toledo: Visit the ancient capital of Castile with a local guide.
* Granada: Orientation including the Albaicin.
* Fez: Sightseeing including a walking tour of the Medina and Royal Palace.
* Marrakesh: Sightseeing including the Bahia Palace and Djemma el F'na Square.
* Casablanca: Explore the maze of twisted streets at the Casbah.
* Rabat: Orientation includes the Mausoleum.
* Tangier: Orientation including Cape Spartel.
* Gibraltar: View the famous Rock.
* Seville: Sightseeing including Maria Luisa Park.
* Lisbon: Sightseeing including the Hieronymite Monastery.
* Madrid: Sightseeing tour including the Cervantes Memorial.
Fabulous Sightseeing
Sightseeing/orientation in Granada, Fez, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Seville, Lisbon and Madrid.
Unbeatable Features
* Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
* Buffet breakfast daily
* 8 Three course dinners – see day by day itinerary.
* All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
* Services throughout the tour of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
* Specialised local guide in Toledo, Fez, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Seville, Lisbon and Madrid.
* First class ferry crossings between Spain and Morocco.
* Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
* Madrid Airport transfers are provided on Days 1 and 15.
* A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport Transfers
* London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and your London hotel. When you book your Cost saver tour with Tour Operator, we give you the opportunity to purchase inexpensive transfers to and from the airport. Tour Operator has negotiated special rates for the HOTELINK transfer from the London Airports to the door of your London hotel.
* Please note that from Gatwick airport this service utilises the Gatwick Express train to Victoria Station and you will then be transported to your hotel by Hotelink shuttle.
* Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
* You are staying at a London hotel on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
* Flights are either booked by Tour Operator or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
* Heathrow Airport: Hotelink transfers from Heathrow Airport to your hotel operates between 06.00-21.30. Hotelink transfers to Heathrow Airport on day of departure are timed to connect with scheduled flights operating between 08.00-23.00.
* Gatwick Airport: Hotelink transfers from Gatwick Airport to your hotel operates between 06.00-12.30. Hotelink transfers to Gatwick Airport on day of departure are timed to connect with scheduled flights operating between 08.00-23.00.
* In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Tour Operartor will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
* No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
* European Gateways: With The Tour Operator all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
* Tour Operator Bonus - Passengers who book Tour Operators Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
* Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Tour Operator providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Tour Operator. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
* Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Tour Operator not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
* Toledo: Visit the ancient capital of Castile with a local guide.
* Granada: Orientation including the Albaicin.
* Fez: Sightseeing including a walking tour of the Medina and Royal Palace.
* Marrakesh: Sightseeing including the Bahia Palace and Djemma el F'na Square.
* Casablanca: Explore the maze of twisted streets at the Casbah.
* Rabat: Orientation includes the Mausoleum.
* Tangier: Orientation including Cape Spartel.
* Gibraltar: View the famous Rock.
* Seville: Sightseeing including Maria Luisa Park.
* Lisbon: Sightseeing including the Hieronymite Monastery.
* Madrid: Sightseeing tour including the Cervantes Memorial.
Fabulous Sightseeing
Sightseeing/orientation in Granada, Fez, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Seville, Lisbon and Madrid.
Unbeatable Features
* Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
* Buffet breakfast daily
* 8 Three course dinners – see day by day itinerary.
* All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
* Services throughout the tour of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
* Specialised local guide in Toledo, Fez, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Seville, Lisbon and Madrid.
* First class ferry crossings between Spain and Morocco.
* Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
* Madrid Airport transfers are provided on Days 1 and 15.
* A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport Transfers
* London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and your London hotel. When you book your Cost saver tour with Tour Operator, we give you the opportunity to purchase inexpensive transfers to and from the airport. Tour Operator has negotiated special rates for the HOTELINK transfer from the London Airports to the door of your London hotel.
* Please note that from Gatwick airport this service utilises the Gatwick Express train to Victoria Station and you will then be transported to your hotel by Hotelink shuttle.
* Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
* You are staying at a London hotel on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
* Flights are either booked by Tour Operator or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
* Heathrow Airport: Hotelink transfers from Heathrow Airport to your hotel operates between 06.00-21.30. Hotelink transfers to Heathrow Airport on day of departure are timed to connect with scheduled flights operating between 08.00-23.00.
* Gatwick Airport: Hotelink transfers from Gatwick Airport to your hotel operates between 06.00-12.30. Hotelink transfers to Gatwick Airport on day of departure are timed to connect with scheduled flights operating between 08.00-23.00.
* In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Tour Operartor will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
* No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
* European Gateways: With The Tour Operator all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
* Tour Operator Bonus - Passengers who book Tour Operators Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
* Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Tour Operator providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Tour Operator. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
* Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Tour Operator not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
DEPARTURE DATES
April - December
PRICES
From approx $1,975 US per person double occupancy
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