| Day 1 Arrive Madrid |
| Welcome to Madrid! After check-in there is time to unwind
and relax. This evening, why not try the traditional dish of
paella in one of the restaurants lining the lively Plaza
Mayor Hotel: Florida Norte |
| Day 2 Madrid - Toledo - Granada |
| Our drive brings us to ancient Toledo where our guide will
show us the cathedral and the ancient synagogue plus a visit
to a steel workshop. Then through Andalusia to the Moorish
hilltop town of Granada. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Aben Humeya |
| Day 3 Granada - Costa del Sol |
| This morning, time to, subject to availability, visit the
Alhambra Palace before our orientation tour of the city.
Then we travel to Torremolinos, the most popular
Mediterranean resort on the Costa del Sol, where we spend
the night. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Tryp Guadalmar |
| Day 4 Costa del
Sol - Fez (2 nights) |
| Our day begins with a scenic coastal driveto 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. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Sofia Fez |
| Day 5 Fez
Sightseeing & at leisure |
| Our morning sightseeing tour includes the Royal Palace and
the labyrinthine 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 (Buffet breakfast) |
| Day 6 Fez -
Marrakesh (2 nights) |
| This morning a breathtaking drive 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: Ryad Mogador Kasbah |
| 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 and
acrobats. 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, with time to explore. (Buffet
breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Kenzi Basma Hotel |
| 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. (Buffet
breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Rif Tangier |
| 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 impressive
views of the famous Rock. We then disembark and join our
coach for the drive through the 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 (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Gran Hotel Lar |
| Day 11 Siville
sightseeing |
| After breakfast, we learn that this romantic city was deeply
influenced by the Moors, hence the architecture of the
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) |
| We drive through the cork trees of the Alentejo region to
the Portuguese border and travel on via Setúbal to Lisbon, a
great seafaring city situated where the Tagus River flows
into the Atlantic Ocean. Tonight, maybe dine whilst
listening to haunting Fado melodies along the Bairro Alto
(Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Costa da Caparica |
| Day 13 Lisbon
sightseeing |
| Our sightseeing shows us Vasco da Gama’s tomb inside the
Hieronymite Monastery, the medieval quarter of the city and
views of the Belem Tower. Then time at leisure to maybe take
an optional excursion to Cascais (Buffet breakfast) |
| Day 14 Lisbon -
Madrid |
| Via Setúbal and Evora we cross back into Spain near Merida.
Magnificent but arid countryside glides past our coach
windows as we return to Madrid. On arrival our sight-seeing
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 |
| Bid farewell to your Tour Director and new-found friends as
our tour comes to an end. (Buffet breakfast) |
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