Spain Morocco and Portugal 2010

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Tour Length: 16 Days
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Tour Type:
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Tour Category: Regional
Tour Operator: Trafalgar Tours
Tour Code: TT-SMAPA-2010
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Cities Visited:
Toledo, Granada, Fez, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Gibraltar, Seville, Lisbon, Madrid

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: Sightseeing including the Jewish Synagogueand El Greco masterpiece.
  • Granada: Sightseeing including a visit to theAlhambra Palace.
  • Fez: Sightseeing including a walking tour of theMedina.
  • Marrakesh: Sightseeing includes Djemma Square andvisits the Bahia Palace. Stop for mint tea at a Moroccan tea-house.
  • Casablanca: Sightseeing tour includes the NewMosque.
  • Rabat: Sightseeing including the Royal Palace,Mausoleum and Royal Mosque.
  • Tangier: Sightseeing tour including Cape Spartel.
  • Seville: Sightseeing tour including ChristopherColumbus'' tomb. .
  • Lisbon: Sightseeing including the HieronymiteMonastery.
  • Madrid: Sightseeing including views of the RoyalPalace, Puerta del Sol and Cervantes Monument.

Dining Highlights
  • 14 hot buffet breakfasts.
  • 7 three-course dinners.
  • ''Be My Guest'' speciality tapas dinner with wine and sherry in atypical bodega restaurant in Seville.
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Lisbon.
  • 23 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights
  • First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms withprivate facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggagehandling fees and local taxes.
  • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and awashroom onboard.
  • The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingualTour Directors.
  • A qualified local city guide in Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Fez,Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Seville, Lisbon.
  • First Class ferry crossing between Spain and Morocco.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
  • Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 15 (conditionsapply)

Airport Transfers Free airport transfers: Transfers on Day 1 at Madrid Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30, 15.00 and 17.30. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Lisbon Airport at 07.00 and 09.30.
  • 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 (2 nights)
Welcome to Madrid, the Spanish capital city! Time to relax orexplore this lively Spanish capital. Later, enjoy a Welcome Drinkwith your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions. Hotel: Rafael Orense (2 nights)

Day 3 - Madrid sightseeing and at leisure
This morning our guided sightseeing tour features views of theRoyal Palace, Puerta del Sol and the Cervantes Memorial. Then timeat leisure to relax or perhaps take an excursion to see the Valleyof the Fallen. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 4 - Madrid - Toledo - Granada
This morning after breakfast we travel to Toledo, capital ofCastile. On our arrival a guided walking tour highlights the JewishSynagogue and more. Next into Andalusia to hilltop Granada with itsviews of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This evening dinner isincluded at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Alhamar

Day 5 - Granada - Costa del Sol (Marbella)
Our morning sightseeing tour visits the exquisite Alhambra Palace,Spain''s most beautiful Moorish building and former residence of theMoorish Kings. Our guided tour shows us the features of this uniquearchitecture and the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, theroyal summer residence, from where we have fine views over the townand the surrounding hills. Then on to the centre of the Costa delSol where tonight, you may wish to sample the nightlife of thislively beach resort area. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: NH Marbella

Day 6 - Costa del Sol (Marbella) - Fez (2 nights)
We begin with a Mediterranean coastal drive to Algeciras for thecrossing to North Africa. We continue into a different world as weenter Morocco, driving past the Rif Mountains to the Imperial cityof Fez and the first of our six-night stay in Africa! (Buffetbreakfast) Hotel: Crown Palace (2 nights)

Day 7 - Fez sightseeing and at leisure
Today''s morning sightseeing tour shows us the fascinatinglabyrinthine Medina plus the Royal Palace. Later, enjoy theatmosphere of this exotic city with time to haggle over beautifulMoroccan carpets - an everlasting souvenir! This afternoon time isyour own to do as you please. Tonight, we enjoy dinner at ourhotel, maybe later enjoy watching some belly-dancing? (Buffetbreakfast / Dinner)

Day 8 - Fez - Marrakesh (2 nights)
Today we drive through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains toMarrakesh for two nights, Africa''s most popular year-round sunresort. It was once the favourite holiday spot of Sir WinstonChurchill. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Ryad Mogador Menara (2 nights)

Day 9 - Marrakesh sightseeing and at leisure
Our walking tour with the local guide using our audio system visitsthe Bahia Palace and stops at the vast Djemma Square with its palmreaders, acrobats, markets and more. Here we stop for some mint teain a typical Moroccan tea-house before bargain hunting in the souksand bazaars, or maybe take an excursion to a Berber village.Tonight, why not enjoy a Moroccan show? (Buffet breakfast)

Day 10 - Marrakesh - Casablanca
Today we drive to Casablanca, scene of Bogart''s most magicalmoments and some of North Africa''s best beaches. Here oursightseeing tour shows us the panoramas to be enjoyed from theCorniche, views the Mosque and the modern section of the city. Thenwe visit the Casbah, to explore its maze of twisted streets. Latertime to explore this romantic city and its associations withHumphrey Bogart. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Sheraton

Day 11 - Casablanca - Rabat - Tangier
We drive along the Atlantic Coast to Rabat, capital of thisfascinating country. Here we enjoy an orientation featuring theRoyal Mosque, Mausoleum and Royal Palace. Then on to Tangier wherean orientation shows us the city''s highlights and the area wherethe Atlantic meets the Mediterranean Sea. (Buffet breakfast /Dinner) Hotel: Rif

Day 12 - Tangier - Seville (2 nights)
A morning ferry cruise across the Straits of Gibraltar. Wedisembark and join our coach for our journey through Jerezvineyards to beautiful Seville. Tonight, we enjoy a tapas dinnerwith sherry, known as manzanillo, in a typical bodega restaurant.(Buffet breakfast / ''Be My Guest'' Dinner) Hotel: Tryp Macarena (2 nights)

Day 13 - Seville sightseeing and at leisure
Our morning sightseeing with audio system in this romantic cityhighlights the Giralda Tower along with the pools and fountains ofthe Maria Luisa Park, the cathedral and Columbus'' tomb. We willalso enjoy a walk through the Jewish quarter. (Buffet breakfast /Dinner)

Day 14 - Seville - Lisbon (2 nights)
Today our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure! But firstwe travel through the ''Jabugo'' producing region of Spain and pastthe castle at Aracena to the Alentejo region of Portugal, with itsmany cork forests. Soon, we arrive in Lisbon, the capital, for ourtwo-nights stay. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Marriott (2 nights)

Day 15 - Lisbon sightseeing and at leisure
Morning sightseeing with audio system highlights the medievalquarter, Vasco da Gama''s tomb inside the Hieronymite Monastery,plus views of the Belem Tower and includes a walking tour of thecolourful Alfama district. The rest of your day is at leisure,perhaps to shop for pottery and fishermen''s sweaters in Cascais.Tonight a join your Tour Director and fellow travellers for afarewell dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)

Day 16 - Lisbon - USA
This morning it is time to bid farewell to our Tour Director andtouring friends as our vacation comes to an end. Airport transfersare available, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)

Free airport transfers
Transfers on Day 2 at Madrid Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30,15.00 and 17.30. Passengers arriving later should make their ownway to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring daywill arrive at Lisbon Airport at 07.00 and 09.30.

 

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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.

  • Toledo
  • Granada
  • Fez
  • Marrakesh
  • Casablanca
  • Rabat
  • Tangier
  • Gibraltar
  • Seville
  • Lisbon
  • Madrid
 

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