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HIGHLIGHTS OF SPAIN MOROCCO & PORTUGAL
15 days from £840
operated by Trafalgar Cost Saver: Budget escorted tours - Land only prices -ATOL 2688 save 10% when you book with us
About your tour Map 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.
- Avila: See the city of St. Teresa.
- Madrid: Sightseeing tour including the Cervantes Memorial.
Fabulous SightseeingSightseeing/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.
- CostSaver travel bag and tour wallet containing comprehensive documents.
Airport Transfers- London Gateways: A Trafalgar bonus - transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your Costsaver 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 Express operates between 05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services between 05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45. Transfers outside of these times are 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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Your itinerary Map - Day 1 - 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 2 - 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 3 - 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. Aftewards, 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: Club Puerta del Sol
- Day 4 - 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 first night of our six-night stay in Africa! (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Wassim (2 nights)
- Day 5 - Fez sightseeing & at leisure. After breakfast we enjoy a morning sightseeing tour that includes the Royal Palace and the labrynthine 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 Moroccan belly-dancing? (Buffet breakfast )
- Day 6 - 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: El Andalous (2 nights)
- Day 7 - 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 8 - 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 association. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Kenzi Basma
- Day 9 - 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: Ramada Les Almohades
- Day 10 - Tangier - Seville (2 nights) Today we board our ferry for the journey back to Algeciras. As we cross the Straits of Gibraltar, we enjoy views of the famous Rock. We disembark and join our coach for the drive through 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? (Continental breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Gran Hotel Lar (2 nights)
- Day 11 - Seville sightseeing & at leisure After breakfast, we learn that this romantic city was deeply influenced by the Moors, hence the architecture of 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 12 - 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. Tonight, why not spend the evening dining on local specialities and drinking young wines, whilst listening to haunting Fado melodies along the Bairro Alto? (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: VIP Zurique (2 nights)
- Day 13 - Lisbon sightseeing & at leisure. After breakfast our morning sightseeing tour shows us Vasco da Gama's Tomb inside the Hieronymite Monastery, the medieval quarter of the city and views of the Belem Tower. Then the remainder of your day is at leisure. Why not take an optional excursion to nearby Cascais, where you can shop for fishermen's sweaters and cork. Later, your Tour Director can advise you on the best place to go for dinner this evening!(Buffet breakfast)
- Day 14 - Lisbon - Madrid Via Setubal and Evora we cross back into Spain near Merida. Magnificent but arid countryside glides past our coach windows as we travel to Avila, birthplace of St. Theresa to see the mighty fortifications. Next 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 15 - Depart Madrid This morning after breakfast, you are transferred to the airport for your return flight home.
(Buffet Breakfast)
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