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Highlights of Spain Morocco and Portugal 2010

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Starting Price:	$2,175
Tour Length:	16 Days
Countries Visited:	See Description

Book 6,10 or 12 months in advance save up to 10%
Young Travelers ages 5-17 save 10% off tours
Groups of 5 or more save 5%, 9+ one goes for free
Triple Room Discount available

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Escorted Tour

Tour Category:

Regional

Tour Operator:

Trafalgar Tours

Tour Code:

TT-SMHI-2010

Cities Visited:
Madrid, Granada, Costa del Sol, Fez, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Seville, Lisbon

Reminders of Spain, Portugal and Morocco''s intertwined pasts surround you in the form of ornate palaces, churches, mosques and bazaars. The scent of the spice markets and the warmth of the Mediterranean sun will linger in your memory for years to come.

Sightseeing Highlights

Toledo: Visit the ancient capital of Castile witha local guide.
Granada: Orientation includes the gypsy quarter ofthe Albaicin.
Fez: Sightseeing including a walking tour of theMedina and Royal Palace.
Marrakesh: Sightseeing including the Bahia Palaceand Djemma el F''na Square.
Casablanca: Explore the maze of twisted streets atthe Casbah.
Rabat: Orientation includes the Mausoleum andRoyal Palace.
Tangier: Orientation shows us the city''shighlights and Cape Spartel.
Gibraltar: View the famous Rock.
Seville: Sightseeing including Giralda Tower andthe Maria Luisa Park.
Lisbon: Sightseeing including the HieronymiteMonastery.
Madrid: Sightseeing tour including the CervantesMemorial.

Dining Highlights

14 buffet breakfasts
8 three-course dinners

22 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

Travel Highlights

Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hoteltips are included.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
Services throughout the tour of a professional multi-lingual TourDirector.
Specialised local guide in Toledo, Fez, Marrakesh, Casablanca,Rabat, Tangier, Seville, Lisbon and Madrid.
First class ferry crossings between Spain and Morocco.
Madrid Airport transfers are provided on Days 2 and 16, conditionsapply.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.

Airport Transfers

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive,particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But whenyou book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and airpackages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London''sairports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who havetheir own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity topurchase inexpensive transfers to and from London''s Heathrow -Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transferfrom London''s Heathr
Important - Please Note: Passengers will only beentitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing thefollowing conditions are met:
For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly byTrafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeabletransfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight informationto Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Oncetransfers are booked they cannot be changed.
For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked byTrafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to yourdeparture date.
Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar''s control, thetransfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is thereforeavailable for missed transfers, or passengers not using thisservice.
In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works,strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible fordelayed or cancelled transfers.
Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot willpick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London''sHeathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange yourtransfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
Gatwick Airport: Passengers who have bookedTrafalgar''s Land and Air packages arriving at London''s GatwickAirport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. TheGatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London''sVictoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make theirway from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengerswill receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on thescheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the timesspecified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves yourflight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air packageand who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on thescheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also beprovided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tourdays are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase onethrough Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additionalpre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask forprices of transfers at the time of booking your extra nightaccommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tourarrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with thelisted transfer times below may also book and purchase thesetransfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not lessthan 21 days before the flight departure.

Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Madrid.

Day 2 - Arrive Madrid
Welcome to Madrid! After check-in there is time to unwind andrelax. This evening, why not try the traditional dish of paella inone of the restaurants lining the lively Plaza Mayor?Hotel: Confortel Atrium

Day 3 - Madrid - Toledo - Granada
Our drive brings us to ancient Toledo where our guide will show usthe cathedral and the ancient synagogue plus a visit to a steelworkshop. Then through Andalusia to the Moorish hilltop town ofGranada. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Aben Humeya

Day 4 - Granada - Costa del Sol
This morning, time to, subject to availability, visit the AlhambraPalace before our orientation tour of the city. Then we travel toTorremolinos, the most popular Mediterranean resort on the Costadel Sol, where we spend the night. (Buffet breakfast)Hotel: Tryp Alameda / Tryp Guadalmar

Day 5 - Costa del Sol - Fez (2 nights).
Our day begins with a scenic coastal drive to Tarifa where we boardthe ferry to North Africa. From here we join our coach and driveinto a different world as we enter Morocco, passing the RifMountains to the imperial city of Fez. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Wassim

Day 6 - Fez sightseeing and at leisure
Our morning sightseeing tour includes views of the Royal Palace andthe labyrinthine Medina. You can experience the atmosphere of thisexotic city with time to haggle over beautiful Moroccan carpets -an everlasting souvenir! Then why not relax by the hotel pool andlater take a stroll under starstudded skies? (Buffet breakfast)

Day 7 - Fez - Marrakesh (2 nights)
This morning we savor the breathtaking drive, which takes usthrough the foothills of the Atlas Mountains to the city ofMarrakesh, Africa''s most popular year-round sun resort. It was oncethe favorite holiday spot of Winston Churchill, a haven where heused to relax and paint. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Ryad Mogador Kasbah

Day 8 - Marrakesh sightseeing
Our morning sightseeing tour includes the Bahia Palace and the vastDjemma el F''na Square with its palm readers and acrobats. Thenthere is time at leisure for bargain hunting in the many souks andbazaars or perhaps take an excursion to a Berber village in theOurika Valley. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 9 - Marrakesh - Casablanca
Today we make our way to Casablanca, scene of Bogart''s most magicalmoments. Here we find some of North Africa''s best beaches. On ourarrival a tour takes us for a panoramic drive of the Corniche, plusviews of the mosque and the modern sections of the city. Next wevisit the casbah with its maze of twisted streets, with time toexplore. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Kenzi Basma

Day 10 - Casablanca - Tangier
This morning''s drive brings us to Rabat, capital of thisfascinating country. Here we see the Mausoleum and Royal Palace onour orientation tour. From here we continue on to Tangier, where anorientation shows us the Cape Spartel, the point where the Atlanticmeets the Mediterranean. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Intercontinental Tangier

Day 11 - Tangier - Seville (2 nights)
Today we board our ferry for the journey back to Tarifa. As wecross the Straits of Gibraltar, we enjoy impressive views of thefamous Rock. We then disembark and join our coach for the drivethrough the Jerez vineyards, home of sherry. Next, we make our wayto Andalusia''s most beautiful city, Seville, for our two-nightstay. This evening, why not enjoy a fiery flamenco show? (Buffetbreakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Gran Hotel Luna Seville

Day 12 - Seville sightseeing
After breakfast, we learn that this romantic city was deeplyinfluenced by the Moors, hence the architecture of the GiraldaTower, which is included on our sightseeing tour along with thepools and fountains of the Maria Luisa Park. Later enjoy some timeat leisure to wander the streets of the former Jewishquarter. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Day 13 - Seville - Lisbon (2 nights)
We drive through the cork trees of the Alentejo region to thePortuguese border. From here we travel via Setúbal to thecapital of Portugal, Lisbon, a great seafaring city situated wherethe Tagus River flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Tonight, maybe dinewhilst listening to haunting Fado melodies along the Bairro Alto?(Buffet breakfast)Hotel: Costa da Caparica

Day 14 - Lisbon sightseeing
Our sightseeing shows us Vasco da Gama''s tomb inside theHieronymite Monastery, the medieval quarter of the city and viewsof the Belem Tower. Then time at leisure to maybe take an optionalexcursion to Cascais? (Buffet breakfast)

Day 15 - Lisbon - Madrid
Via Setúbal and Evora we cross back into Spain near Merida.Magnificent but arid countryside glides past our coach windows aswe return to Madrid. On arrival our sightseeing tour includes theRoyal Palace, Puerta de Sol and the Cervantes Memorial. (Buffetbreakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Novotel Campo de las Naciones

Day 16 - Madrid - USA
This morning it is time to bid farewell to your Tour Director andnew-found friends as our tour together comes to an end. There aretransfers available to Madrid Airport, conditions apply. (Buffetbreakfast)

Important note:
Visas may be required for this tour. Please speak with your travelagent at the time of booking to assess your specific requirements.

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Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20 Click here to browse Trafalgar Autumn, Winter and Spring tours. Trafalgar Great Ways to Save Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money. Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries. There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money! The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour. The earlier you pay - the more you save! Below are our Early Payment Saving options: Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10% Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5% Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5% Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301. Travel with Family and Friend and Save! 5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends! 9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. Share a Room and Save!** When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
7/31/2010 - 8/15/2010	$2,199
8/7/2010 - 8/22/2010	$2,199
8/14/2010 - 8/29/2010	$2,199
8/21/2010 - 9/5/2010	$2,199
8/28/2010 - 9/12/2010	$2,175
9/4/2010 - 9/19/2010	$2,175
9/11/2010 - 9/26/2010	$2,175
9/18/2010 - 10/3/2010	$2,175
9/25/2010 - 10/10/2010	$2,175
10/2/2010 - 10/17/2010	$2,175
10/9/2010 - 10/24/2010	$2,175
10/16/2010 - 10/31/2010	$2,175
10/23/2010 - 11/7/2010	$2,175
10/30/2010 - 11/14/2010	$2,175
12/25/2010 - 1/9/2011	$2,199
1/1/2011 - 1/16/2011	$2,199

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Madrid
Granada
Costa del Sol
Fez
Marrakesh
Casablanca
Rabat
Tangier
Seville
Lisbon

Save $300 per couple on Europe land vacations!

Discover the beauty and magic of Europe during Autumn, Winter and Spring with Trafalgar. From November through April, Europe takes on a unique radiance - Autumn's vast forest of trees adorned with rich red and burnt orange leaves, snow capped mountains in Winter and fields of vibrant color during Spring. It is the season for grand carnivals, opera and symphony, and the chance to experience a fairytale white Christmas with Magical light illuminations and all the trimmings of the festive season.

And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months.

*Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. **Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20

Companion flies to Europe for only $199 on air-inclusive vacations!

Each of Trafalgar's perfectly planned First Class Autumn, Winter and Spring itineraries are designed to reveal the wonders of Europe's extraordinary history and cultural heritage. They ensure that you will see, taste, hear and experience everything about a destination as you've always dream.

Click here to browse Trafalgar Autumn, Winter and Spring tours.

Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.

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