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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.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Madrid.
Day 2 - Arrive Madrid (2 nights) Welcome to Madrid, the Spanish capital city! Time to relax or explore this lively Spanish capital. Later, enjoy a Welcome Drink with 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 the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol and the Cervantes Memorial. Then time at leisure to relax or perhaps take an excursion to see the Valley of the Fallen. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 4 - 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 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 the Moorish Kings. Our guided tour shows us the features of this unique architecture and the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal summer residence, from where we have fine views over the town and the surrounding hills. 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 / Dinner)
Hotel: NH Marbella
Day 6 - 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)
Hotel: Crown Palace (2 nights)
Day 7 - Fez sightseeing and at leisure Today's morning sightseeing tour shows us the fascinating labyrinthine 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, we enjoy dinner at our hotel, maybe later enjoy watching some belly-dancing? (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 8 - 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: Ryad Mogador Menara (2 nights)
Day 9 - Marrakesh sightseeing and at leisure Our walking tour with the local guide using our audio system visits the Bahia Palace and stops at the vast Djemma Square with its palm readers, acrobats, 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 a Moroccan show? (Buffet breakfast)
Day 10 - 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 tour 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
Day 11 - 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 breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Rif
Day 12 - Tangier – Seville (2 nights) A morning ferry cruise across the Straits of Gibraltar. We disembark and join our coach for our journey through Jerez vineyards to beautiful Seville. Tonight, we enjoy a tapas dinner with 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 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 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 first we travel through the ‘Jabugo’ producing region of Spain and past the castle at Aracena to the Alentejo region of Portugal, with its many cork forests. Soon, we arrive in Lisbon, the capital, for our two-nights stay. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Marriott (2 nights)
Day 15 - Lisbon sightseeing and at leisure Morning sightseeing with audio system highlights the medieval quarter, Vasco da Gama's tomb inside the Hieronymite Monastery, plus views of the 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 join your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a farewell dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)
Day 16 - Lisbon – USA This morning it is time to bid farewell to our Tour Director and touring friends as our vacation comes to an end. Airport transfers are 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 own way to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Lisbon Airport at 07.00 and 09.30.
What's Included
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.
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.
Seville: Sightseeing tour including Christopher Columbus' tomb. .
Lisbon: Sightseeing including the Hieronymite Monastery.
Madrid: Sightseeing including views of the Royal Palace, 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 a typical 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 with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour 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 (conditions apply)
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 when you book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and air packages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London’s airports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who have their own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity to purchase inexpensive transfers to and from London’s Heathrow – Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transfer from London’s Heathr
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
Heathrow Airport National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London’s Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
Gatwick Airport: Passengers who have booked Trafalgar’s Land and Air packages arriving at London’s Gatwick Airport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. The Gatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London’s Victoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make their way from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
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.
