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17
DAYS :: HIGHLIGHTS OF SPAIN, PORTUGAL
& MOROCCO |
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Fabulous Sightseeing
Sightseeing/ orientation in Granada, Fez, Marrakesh, Casablanca,
Rabat, Tangier, Seville, Lisbon, Salamanca and Madrid.
Dining Highlights
Continental breakfast daily & 8 Three course dinners (see day by
day itinerary)
Unbeatable Features
Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities in
superior tourist and tourist class hotels. Services throughout the
tour of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
Specialized local
guides 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. CostSaver travel bag and tour wallet containing comprehensive
documents.
TRIP ITINERARY
Day 1: Leave departure city.
Day 2: ARRIVE IN 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?
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, ancient synagogue plus
we visit 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. (B,D)
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. (B)
Day 5: COSTA DEL SOL - FEZ. 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 our first night of our six-night stay in Africa! (B)
Day 6: FEZ. Sightseeing & at leisure. After breakfast we enjoy a
morning sightseeing tour 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? (B,D)
Day 7: FEZ - MARRAKESH. 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. (B,D)
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
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.
(B)
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 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. (B,D)
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. (B,D)
Day 11: TANGIER - SEVILLE. 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? (B,D)
Day 12: 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. (B,D)
Day 13: SEVILLE - LISBON. Our morning drive takes us
through the cork tree 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? (B)
Day 14: 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 sweatersand cork. Later, your Tour Director can advise
you on the best place to go for dinner this evening. (B)
Day 15: LISBON - SALAMANCA. Today we'll 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 cross the border back
into Spain en route to Salamanca for dinner and our overnight stay.
(B,D)
Day 16: SALAMANCA - MADRID. Magnificent but arid countryside glides
past our coach windows as we travel to Avila, birthplace of St.
Teresa 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.
Tonight, why not try the varied nightlife and dine in one of the many
local restaurants? (B)
Day 17: Return to departure city.
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Package Price :: Operation Archer - From $3325 CAD |
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