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SPAIN MOROCCO & PORTUGAL
16 days from £1099
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About your tour Map Sightseeing Highlights- Toledo: Sightseeing including the Jewish Synagogue and El Greco masterpiece.
- Granada: Sightseeing including a visit to the Alhambra Palace.
- Fez: Sightseeing including a walking tour of the Medina, maybe an oppourtunity to bargain for beautiful Moroccan carpets.
- Marrakesh: Sightseeing includes Djemma Square and visits the Bahia Palace. Stop for mint tea at a Moroccan tea-house.
- Casablanca: Sightseeing tour includes the New Mosque.
- Rabat: Sightseeing including the Royal Palace, Mausoleum and Royal Mosque.
- Tangier: Sightseeing tour including Cape Spartel.
- Gibraltar: See the famous Rock.
- Seville: Sightseeing tour including Christopher Columbus' tomb. Visit Casa de Pilatos.
- Lisbon: Sightseeing including the Hieronymite Monastery.
- Fatima: Visit the celebrated religious shrine.
- Salamanca: See the Plaza Mayor.
- Avila: See the city of St. Theresa.
- Madrid: Sightseeing including views of the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol and Cervantes Monument.
- Scenic drives over the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Costa del Sol coastal drive, the foothills of Atlas Mountains, North African coastal drive, the Serra d'Aire Mountains and across the Sierra de Guadarrama.
- Where Trafalgar considers that our excellent audio system will enhance the commentary made by our local guides, making your tour of a city clearer and more entertaining, it will be included.
Dining Highlights- A welcome dinner including tapas and drink with your Tour Director in Madrid
- 15 Buffet breakfasts
- 6 three-course dinners
- 1 speciality dinner in Seville
23 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary) First Class Travel Highlights- The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
- A qualified local city guide in Toledo, Granada, Fez, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Seville, Lisbon and Madrid.
- Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and washroom.
- First Class ferry crossing between Spain and Morocco.
- Madrid Airport Transfers will be provided on Days 1 and 16.
- You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
Airport TransfersTransfers on arrival at Madrid Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.00. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Madrid Airport at 08.30 and 11.30. - London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
- 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, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
- Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
- Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
- Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
- In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
- No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
- Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
- European Gateways: With Trafalgar 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.
- Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's 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 Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. 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 Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
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Explore Hidden Treasures - New 2007- Leisurely guided walking Tours of around 30 minutes duration into the very fabric of the city included in Toledo, Marrakesh, Seville, Lisbon and Madrid.
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Your itinerary Map - Day 1 - Arrive Madrid You are met at Madrid airport and transferred to your hotel. Time to relax or explore this lively Spanish capital. Later, enjoy a Welcome Dinner including tapas and drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers in a local restaurant. (Welcome Dinner)
Hotel: Orense
- Day 2 - Madrid - Toledo - Granada This morning after breakfast we travel to Toledo, capital of Castile. On our arrival a guided walking tour highlights the Jewish Synagogue and more. Next into Andalusia to hilltop Granada with its views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This evening dinner is included at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Alhamar
- Day 3 - Granada - Costa del Sol (Marbella) Our morning sightseeing tour visits the exquisite Alhambra Palace, Spain's most beautiful Moorish building and former residence of the Moorish Kings. Then on to the centre of the Costa del Sol where tonight, you may wish to sample the nightlife of this lively beach resort area. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: NH Marbella
- Day 4 - Costa del Sol (Marbella) - Fez (2 nights) We begin 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 and the first of our six-night stay in Africa! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Crown Palace (2 nights)
- Day 5 - Fez sightseeing & at leisure Today's morning sightseeing tour with audio system shows us the fascinating labrynthine Medina plus the Royal Palace. Later, enjoy the atmosphere of this exotic city with time to haggle over beautiful Moroccan carpets - an everlasting souvenir! This afternoon time is your own to do as you please. Tonight, why not enjoy some typical Moroccan cuisine and watch some expert belly dancing? (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 6 - Fez - Marrakesh (2 nights) Today we drive through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains to Marrakesh for two nights, Africa's most popular year-round sun resort. It was once the favourite holiday spot of Sir Winston Churchill. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Royal Mirage (2 nights)
- Day 7 - Marrakesh sightseeing & at leisure Our sightseeing with local guide visits the Bahia Palace and stops at the vast Djemma Square with its palm-readers, acrobats, camels, markets and more. Here we stop for some mint tea in a typical Moroccan tea-house before bargain hunting in the souks and bazaars or maybe take an excursion to a Berber village. Tonight, why not enjoy an outdoor Moroccan show? (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 8 - Marrakesh - Casablanca Today we drive to Casablanca, scene of Bogart's most magical moments and some of North Africa's best beaches. Here our sightseeing shows us the panoramas to be enjoyed from the Corniche, views the Mosque and the modern section of the city. Then we visit the Casbah, to explore its maze of twisted streets. Later time to explore this romantic city and its associations with Humphrey Bogart. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Sheraton Casablanca
- Day 9 - Casablanca - Rabat - Tangier We drive along the Atlantic Coast to Rabat, capital of this fascinating country. Here we enjoy an orientation featuring the Royal Mosque, Mausoleum and Royal Palace. Then on to Tangier, where an orientation shows us the city's highlights and the area where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean Sea. (Buffet Breeakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Rif
- Day 10 - Tangier - Seville (2 nights) A morning ferry cruise across the Straits of Gibraltar, with views of the famous Rock. We disembark and join our coach for our journey through Jerez vineyards to beautiful Seville. Tonight, after dinner, why not experience a fiery Flamenco show? (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: Tryp Macarena (2 nights)
- Day 11 - Seville sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing with audio system in this romantic city highlights the Giralda Tower along with the pools and fountains of the Maria Luisa Park, the Cathedral and Columbus' tomb. We will also enjoy a walking tour of the Jewish quarter including the Casa de Pilatos. (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 12 - Seville - Lisbon (2 nights) Today's drive takes us through the 'Jabugo' producing region of Spain and past the mighty castle at Aracena to the Alentejo region in Portugal, with its many cork forests. Soon we arrive in Lisbon, the capital for our two-nights stay. This evening, you may wish to listen to the haunting 'Fado' melodies along the Bairro Alto? (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Marriott (2 nights)
- Day 13 - Lisbon sightseeing & at leisure Morning sightseeing with audio system highlights the medieval quarter, Vasco da Gama's Tomb inside the Hieronymite Monastery, plus views of Belem Tower and includes a walking tour of the colourful Alfama district. The rest of your day is at leisure, perhaps to shop for pottery and fishermen's sweaters in Cascais. Tonight a Portuguese seafood dinner by the Tagus River is our suggestion. (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 14 - Lisbon - Fatima - Salamanca Today we enjoy a scenic drive through the Serra d'Aire Mountains, arriving at the Shrine at Fatima, scene of celebrated religious miracles. Then we cross the border back into Spain to Salamanca where an orientation shows us the Plaza Mayor. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Stil
- Day 15 - Salamanca - Avila - Madrid After breakfast our first stop is at Avila, birthplace of St. Theresa, to see its mighty fortifications. From here we continue past the Sierra de Guadarrama back to Madrid for the final night of our tour. Here our sightseeing tour using our audio system features views of the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol and Cervantes Memorial as well as a walking tour of the old quarter. This evening, perhaps enjoy a farewell dinner in one of the many restaurants. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Orense
- Day 16 - Depart Madrid Time to bid farewell to new-found friends as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)
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