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Spain, Morocco and Portugal
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Featuring: Madrid, Granada, Costa del Sol, Fez, Marrakesh,
Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Seville, Lisbon, Salamanca
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Day 1 Depart USA Overnight flight to Madrid.
Day 2 Arrive Madrid Trafalgar greets you and accompanies
you to your hotel. Then a chance to relax before exploring the lively
Spanish capital.
Day 3 Madrid - Toledo - Granada Today we travel to ancient
Toledo where our sightseeing highlights the Synagogue. Then we continue
on into Andalusia to Moorish hilltop Granada with its spectacular
views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Tonight dinner is at our hotel.
(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4 Granada - Costa del Sol This morning a local guide
will take us on a tour of the exquisite Alhambra Palace with its cool
pools and fountains. Later, on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most
popular holiday areas in Europe, where we'll have the chance to dip
our feet in the blue waters of the Mediterranean. This evening, why
not try some of the local seafood specialities? (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 5 Costa del Sol - Fez (2nights) We start the day
with a Mediterranean coastal drive to Algeciras for the crossing to
North Africa. We continue into a different world as we enter Morocco,
driving past the Rif Mountains to the Imperial city of Fez, the first
of our six-night stay in Africa. Tonight, why not see some Moroccan
belly-dancing and enjoy a delicious dinner in superb surroundings?
(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 6 Fez sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing
takes in the labryrinthine Medina as well as the Royal Palace. Enjoy
the atmosphere of this exotic city as you have time to haggle over
Moroccan souvenirs. This afternoon, why not relax by the hotel swimming
pool? (Buffet Breakfast/Dinner)
Day 7 Fez - Marrakesh (2nights) Today an exciting drive
takes us through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains to Marrakesh,
Africa's most popular year-round sun resort. It was once the favourite
holiday spot of Sir Winston Churchill. (Buffet Breakfast/Dinner)
Day 8 Marrakesh sightseeing & at leisure Our guided
sightseeing tour includes the Bahia Palace and the vast Djemma el
F'na Square with its palm-readers, acrobats, camels, markets and more!
Then free time for bargain hunting in the colourful souks and bazaars
or perhaps take an excursion to a Berber village in the Ourika Valley.
Tonight, why not enjoy a Moroccan show of spectacular Arab horsemanship?
(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 9 Marrakesh - Casablanca This morning, we drive
to cosmopolitan Casablanca, scene of Bogart's most romantic moments.
You'll find some of North Africa's best beaches and coastline here.
Our sightseeing tour shows us the modern sections of the city. Then
we visit the Casbah and explore its maze of twisted streets and alleys
with stalls of spices, beaten brass and Moroccan leather. This evening,
we enjoy dinner at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast/Dinner)
Day 10 Casablanca - Tangier We enjoy a morning drive
along the Atlantic Coast to Rabat, capital of this fascinating country.
Orientation shows us the Royal Mosque, Mausoleum and the Royal Palace.
Then on to the resort of Tangier, where orientation reveals highlights
of this interesting city. (Buffet Breakfast/Dinner)
Day 11 Tangier - Seville (2nights) This morning we board
our ferry and cruise back to Spain, across the Strait of Gibraltar,
with views of the famous rock. Then we drive through Jerez vineyards,
home of sherry, leading to Andalusia's most beautiful city, Seville
for two nights. We dine at our hotel this evening. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 12 Seville sightseeing & at leisure This romantic
city was deeply influenced by the Moors, who dwelt in the area for
700 years. Hence the distinctive Moorish architecture of the Giralda
Tower, included on morning sightseeing along with the pools and fountains
of the Maria Luisa Park. Tonight, why not enjoy a fiery flamenco show
in one of the many lively night spots? (Buffet Breakfast/Dinner)
Day 13 Seville - Lisbon (2nights) Through the arid country
of Estremadura to the Portuguese border and the capital of Portugal,
Lisbon. Maybe spend the evening dining on Portuguese specialities
whilst listening to haunting Fado melodies along the Bairro Alto.
(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 14 Lisbon sightseeing & at leisure Our morning
sightseeing includes the picturesque medieval quarter and Vasco da
Gama's tomb inside the Hieronymite Monastery, plus we see the magnificent
Belem Tower. The rest of the day is at leisure, perhaps take a trip
to Cascais to shop for pottery, cork and fishermen's sweaters. (Buffet
Breakfast)
Day 15 Lisbon - Salamanca Today enjoy a scenic morning
drive through the Serra d'Aire Mountains en route to the Shrine at
Fatima, scene of celebrated religious miracles. Then we drive across
the border back into Spain before reaching Salamanca. (Buffet Breakfast/Dinner)
Day 16 Salamanca - Madrid A scenic route takes us to
Avila, birthplace of St. Teresa. Here we see the mighty fortifications
before we travel past the Sierra de Guadarrama back to Madrid. On
our afternoon arrival included sightseeing shows us views of the Royal
Palace, Puerta del Sol and Cervantes Memorial. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 17 Madrid - USA After breakfast there is time to
bid farewell to your new friends before we transfer to the airport
for our return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)