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 Autumn, Winter and Spring 11/12: Spain, Morocco and Portugal (Winter 2011/2012)
Tour Type: Regional ToursBrochure Type: Autumn, Winter and Spring 11/12Explore Spain, Morocco and Portugal! Admire beautiful religious monuments in Toledo, Casablanca and Seville. Visit ornate palaces in Rabat, Marrakesh and Granada. See the Puerta del Sol in Madrid, the famous Rock of Gibraltar and the Cape Spartel in Tangier. Be amazed at the scenery every step of the way! Sightseeing Highlights- Toledo Visit the Church of Santo Tome and see the El Greco masterpiece.
- Granada Visit the Alhambra Palace.
- Fez Tour the Medina.
- Marrakesh Discover Djemaa el Fna Square and the Bahia Palace.
- Casablanca View the New Mosque.
- Rabat See the Royal Palace, Mausoleum and Royal Mosque.
- Tangier Admire Cape Spartel.
- Gibraltar See the famous Rock.
- Seville Marvel at Christopher Colombus' tomb in the cathedral.
- Lisbon Visit the Hieronymite Monastery.
- Fatima Observe the celebrated religious shrine.
- Salamanca See the Plaza Mayor.
- Avila Visit the city of St. Theresa.
- Madrid View the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol and Cervantes Monument.
Dining Highlights- Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Madrid.
- 15 hot buffet breakfasts.
- 3 three-course dinners.
- 3 three-course dinners with local wine.
- Highlight Dinner in Fez.
- Be My Guest Dinner in Seville.
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Madrid.
First Class Travel Highlights- First Class hotel accommodation, which includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a restroom on board.
- Ferry crossing between Spain and Morocco.
- Escorted by one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
- The expertise of a qualified Local Guide in Toledo, Granada, Fez, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Seville, Lisbon and Madrid.
- A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map.
- Madrid airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 17.
- Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
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| Details | | Trafalgar Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | DEPART USA: Overnight flight to Madrid. | | Day 2 | Madrid | ARRIVE MADRID: Welcome to Spain's capital, Madrid. Spend some time exploring this vibrant city, or simply relax before meeting for a Welcome Drink with your fellow travellers and Tour Director.
Rafael Atocha (First Class) | | Day 3 | Granada | MADRID - TOLEDO - GRANADA: Your guided sightseeing tour of Toledo, the capital of Castile, is truly enlightening. See the Jewish Synagogue and visit the Church of Santo Tome, featuring a masterpiece by El Greco. Driving south through Andalusia you arrive in Granada, with impressive views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Alhamar (First Class) | | Day 4 | Costa Del Sol (Torremolinos) | GRANADA - COSTA DEL SOL (TORREMOLINOS): Discover the beautiful Alhambra Palace with your expert Local Guide, who gives you a comprehensive insight into its history. Built in the 14th century, the palace is a wonderful example of Moorish architecture. Dine this evening at your hotel in the centre of the Costa Del Sol. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Melia Costa del Sol (Superior First Class) | | Day 5 | Fez | COSTA DEL SOL (TORREMOLINOS) - FEZ (2 nights): Along the Mediterranean coast to Tarifa, where you cross to North Africa by ferry. A memorable drive past the Rif Mountains brings you to the imperial city of Fez, the second-largest city in Morocco. Tonight, enjoy a Highlight Dinner in a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Royal Mirage (Superior First Class) | | Day 6 | Fez | FEZ SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME: Visit the fascinating Medina of Fez, including the fortifications and Royal Palace, during your morning guided sightseeing tour. This afternoon, see the sights of your choice or consider an excursion to the imperial city of Meknes. Soak up the unique atmosphere of this exotic city when you haggle for souvenirs at the bazaar! (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 7 | Marrakesh | FEZ - MARRAKESH (2 nights): Travelling through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains to Marrakesh is spectacular. A holiday spot of Winston Churchill, the city is one of North Africa's most popular tourist destinations. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Meridien N' Fis (Superior First Class) | | Day 8 | Marrakesh | MARRAKESH SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME: Explore the Bahia Palace during your walking tour with an expert Local Guide. See Djemaa el Fna Square in the old quarter, with its palm-readers, acrobats, camels and snake charmers. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore. Don't miss the chance to shop for bargains in the souks and bazaars, or perhaps take an excursion to a Berber village. Tonight, you might like to experience an authentic Moroccan show. (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 9 | Casablanca | MARRAKESH - CASABLANCA: Perhaps most famous for the film bearing its name, Casablanca is Morocco's largest city as well as a major port. View the Hassan II Mosque during your informative sightseeing tour with your expert Local Guide. See the maze of twisted streets around the markets. Later, take time on your own to discover this vibrant city. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Sheraton Casablanca (Superior First Class) | | Day 10 | Tangier | CASABLANCA - RABAT - TANGIER: Drive along the beautiful Atlantic coast to Rabat, the country's capital. Admire the Royal Mosque, Mausoleum and Royal Palace with your Local Guide. Further on in Tangier, see the city's highlights and the area where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean Sea. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Atlas Almohades (First Class) | | Day 11 | Seville | TANGIER - SEVILLE (2 nights): See Cape Spartel on your cruise across the Straits of Gibraltar to the Spanish mainland. Note the breathtaking scenery on your drive through the vineyards of Jerez, the world capital of sherry. This evening you might like to experience the fiery Spanish passion at a flamenco show! (Buffet Breakfast)
Tryp Macarena (First Class) | | Day 12 | Seville | SEVILLE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME: Seville, the spiritual home of flamenco and bullfighting, is a romantic and vibrant city. See the Giralda Tower during your guided sightseeing tour. Admire the tiled fountains, pavilions and ponds in the Maria Luisa Park, renowned for its landscape design. See Christopher Columbus' ornate tomb in the cathedral. Enjoy a walk through the Jewish Quarter. Tonight enjoy an authentic Andalusian Be My Guest dinner experience. (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner) | | Day 13 | Lisbon | SEVILLE - LISBON (2 nights): Your panoramic journey continues through the province of Huelva, famous for Jabugo ham and the Rio Tinto mines, and past the castle at Aracena. Crossing the border into the Alentejo region of Portugal, renowned for its cork oaks, you shortly arrive in Lisbon. (Buffet Breakfast)
Real Parque (First Class) | | Day 14 | Lisbon | LISBON SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME: With your expert Local Guide, tour the Hieronymite Monastery, one of Lisbon's most prominent monuments, where Vasco da Gama spent the night in prayer before sailing for India in 1497. See the great explorer's tomb. Admire the views of the Belem Tower. Spend the rest of the day as you please. Perhaps shop for pottery in Cascais or explore the city by tram. This evening, consider a Portuguese seafood dinner by the Tagus River. (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 15 | Salamanca | LISBON - FATIMA - SALAMANCA: Leaving Lisbon you drive north through the picturesque Serra d'Aire Mountains to the Shrine at Fatima, scene of celebrated religious miracles. Crossing Portugal into Spain, see the Plaza Mayor when you arrive in the beautiful city of Salamanca. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Recoletos Coco (First Class) | | Day 16 | Madrid | SALAMANCA - AVILA - MADRID: Visit Avila, the city of St Theresa's birth to admire its mighty fortifications. See the Sierra de Guadarrama on your way to Madrid. View the Royal Palace, official residence of the King of Spain on your guided tour. Admire the monument to Cervantes and see the Puerta del Sol. Join your companions and Tour Director this evening for a Farewell Dinner with wine. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Rafael Atocha (First Class) | | Day 17 | USA | MADRID - USA: Say goodbye to your fellow travelers and your Tour Director at the end of a memorable journey! Airport transfers are available, conditions apply.
Important Visa Information Visas maybe be required for this tour, please speak with your Travel Agent at time of booking to assess your specific requirements. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| | Airfare Details: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the prices above.
Airport Transfers: Transfers on arrival at Madrid Airport will operate at 10.30am, 1pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Madrid Airport at 8.30am and 11am.
Christmas Highlights: Tour departure 10 December will celebrate Christmas in Madrid where you will enjoy a delicious meal with all the trimmings Spanish-style. Tour departure 16 December will celebrate Christmas in Tangier with a meal at a lovely Moroccan Restaurant and New Year's Eve in Madrid in true Spanish style. Trafalgar will take you to Puerta del Sol where all eyes turn as midnight on the 31st December approaches. Late night transfers will whisk you back to your hotel. Departure on the 26 December will celebrate New Year's Eve in Fez. It will be a magical Moroccan experience to treasure forever!
- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
- All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.
- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class | Airfare Details: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the prices above.
Airport Transfers: Transfers on arrival at Madrid Airport will operate at 10.30am, 1pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Madrid Airport at 8.30am and 11am.
Christmas Highlights: Tour departure 10 December will celebrate Christmas in Madrid where you will enjoy a delicious meal with all the trimmings Spanish-style. Tour departure 16 December will celebrate Christmas in Tangier with a meal at a lovely Moroccan Restaurant and New Year's Eve in Madrid in true Spanish style. Trafalgar will take you to Puerta del Sol where all eyes turn as midnight on the 31st December approaches. Late night transfers will whisk you back to your hotel. Departure on the 26 December will celebrate New Year's Eve in Fez. It will be a magical Moroccan experience to treasure forever!
- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
- All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.
- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class |
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