Itinerary :
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Day
1 - Arrive Madrid
Welcome to Madrid, the Spanish capital city! Time to relax or
explore in this lively and elegant city. Later enjoy a Welcome Drink with your tour Director and fellow travelling companions.
Hotel: Rafael Atocha
- Day 2 - 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 we dine in our hotel. ( Buffet Breakfast / Dinner )
Hotel: Alhamar
- Day 3 - Granada - Costa del Sol ( Torremolinos )
Our morning sightseeing tour with the local guide visits the exquisite Alhambra Palace, Spain's most beautiful Moorish building and former residence of the Moorish Kings. Then on to the centre of the Costa del Sol where tonight we will enjoy dinner in our hotel. ( Buffet Breakfast / Dinner )
Hotel: Melia Costa del Sol
- Day 4 - Costa del Sol ( Torremolinos ) - Fez ( 2 nights )
We begin with a Mediterranean coastal drive to Tarifa 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! Tonight,
we enjoy a Highlight
Dinner in a local restaurant.
( Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner ) Hotel: Ramada Fez
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Day 5 -
Fez Sightseeing and At Leisure
Today's morning guided 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 or take an excursion to the Imperial city of Meknes. Tonight why not enjoy some typical Moroccan cuisine and watch some expert belly dancing? ( Buffet Breakfast )
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Day 6 - Fez
- Marrakesh ( 2 nights )
Today we drive through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains to Marrakash 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: Meridien N'Fis
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Day 7 - 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 el Fna Square with its palm
readers, acrobats, camels, markets. Here we have the chance for some 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 )
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Day 8 - Marrakesh - Casablanca
Today we drive to Casablanca, scene of Bogart's most magical moments and some of North Africa's best beaches. Here our guided 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, ti explore its maze of twisted streets. Later time to explore this romantic city and its associations with Humphrey Bogart. ( Buffet Breakfast / Dinner )
Hotel: Sheraton Casablanca
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Day 9 - 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, when an orientation shows us the city's highlights and the area where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean Sea.
( Buffet Breakfast / Dinner ) Hotel: El Rif
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Day 10 - Tangier - Seville ( 2 nights )
A morning ferry crossing across the Straits of Gibraltar, takes us back to the Spanish mainland. We disembark and join our coach for our journey through Jerez vineyards to beautiful Seville. Tonight, why not experience a little Spanish passion at a fiery Flamenco show? ( Buffet Breakfast )
Hotel: Tryp Macarena
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Day 11 - 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. Tonight, we enjoy a 'Be My Guest' authentic tapas dinner in a typical bodega restaurant and learn about the local sherry, manzanilla. ( Buffet Breakfast / 'Be My Guest' Dinner )
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Day 12 - Seville - Lisbon ( 2 nights )
This morning we travel through the 'Jabugo' ham 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: Real Parque
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Day 13 - Lisbon Sightseeing and At Leisure
Our morning guided sightseeing with audio system highlights the medieval quarter, Vasco da Gama's tomb inside the Hieronymite Monastery, plus views of the Belem Tower. The rest of your day is at leisure, perhaps to shop for pottery and fishermen's sweaters in Cascais. Tonight a Portuguese seafood dinner by the Tagus River is our suggestion. ( Buffet Breakfast )
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Day 14 -
Lisbon - Fatima - Salamanca
Today we enjoy a scenic drive through the Serra d'Aire Mountains, arriving at the Shrine at Fatima, scene of celebrated religious miracles. Then we cross the border back into Spain to Salamanca where an orientation shows us the Plaza Mayor. ( Buffet Breakfast / Dinner ) Hotel: Recoletos Coco
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Day 15 -
Salamanca - Avila - Madrid
After breakfast our first stop is ar Avila, birthplace of St. Theresa, to see its mighty fortifications. From here we continue past the Sierra de Guadarrama back to Madrid for the final night of our tour. Here our guided sightseeing tour using our audio system features views of the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol and Cervantes Memorial. This evening join your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner. ( Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner )
Hotel: Rafael Atocha
- Day 16 - Depart Madrid
This morning after breakfast it is time to bid farewell to our new-found friends as our tour of Spain, Morocco and Portugal comes to an end.
( Buffet Breakfast )
Important Visa Information
Visas maybe required for this tour, please speak with your Travel Agent at time of booking to assess your specific requirements.
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16 Days From US$2335 |
| Starts Madrid |
Ends Madrid |
Twin Share |
Starts Madrid |
Ends Madrid |
Twin Share |
| Sat 30 Oct 10 |
Sun 14 Nov 10 |
US$2360 |
Sat
12 Feb 11 |
Sun
27 Feb 11 |
US$2335 |
| Sat 06 Nov 10 |
Sun
21 Nov 10 |
US$2360 |
Sat
19 Feb 11 |
Sun
06 Mar 11 |
US$2335 |
| Sat 13 Nov 10 |
Sun
28 Nov 10 |
US$2360 |
Sat
26 Feb 11 |
Sun
13 Mar 11 |
US$2335 |
| Sat 20 Nov 10 |
Sun
05 Dec 10 |
US$2360 |
Sat
05 Mar 11 |
Sun
20 Mar 11 |
US$2335 |
| Sat 27 Nov 10 |
Sun
12 Dec 10 |
US$2360 |
Mon
07 Mar 11 |
Tue
22 Mar 11 |
US$2375 |
| Sat 04 Dec 10 |
Sun 19 Dec 10 |
US$2360 |
Sat
12 Mar 11 |
Sun
27 Mar 11 |
US$2399 |
| Sat 11 Dec 10 |
Sun 26 Dec 10 |
US$2375 |
Mon
14 Mar 11 |
Tue
29 Mar 11 |
US$2399 |
| Sat 18 Dec 10 |
Sun 02 Jan 11 |
US$2475 |
Sat
19 Mar 11 |
Sun
03 Apr 11 |
US$2399 |
| Mon 27 Dec 10 |
Tue 11 Jan 11 |
US$2575 |
Mon
21 Mar 11 |
Tue
05 Apr 11 |
US$2399 |
2011 |
Sat
26 Mar 11 |
Sun
10 Apr 11 |
US$2430 |
| Sat 01 Jan 11 |
Sun
16 Jan 11 |
US$2335 |
Mon
28 Mar 11 |
Tue
12 Apr 11 |
US$2399 |
| Sat 08 Jan 11 |
Sun
23 Jan 11 |
US$2335 |
Sat
02 Apr 11 |
Sun
17 Apr 11 |
US$2399 |
| Sat 15 Jan 11 |
Sun 30 Jan 11 |
US$2335 |
Mon
04 Apr 11 |
Tue
19 Apr 11 |
US$2399 |
| Sat 22 Jan 11 |
Sun 06 Feb 11 |
US$2335 |
Sat
09 Apr 11 |
Sun
24 Apr 11 |
US$2399 |
| Sat 29 Jan 11 |
Sun 13 Feb 11 |
US$2335 |
Mon
11 Apr 11 |
Tue
26 Apr 11 |
US$2475 |
| Sat
05 Feb 11 |
Sun
20 Feb 11 |
US$2335 |
Sat
16 Apr 11 |
Sun
01 May 11 |
US$2475 |
| Single room supplement : US$600 |
| Triple room reduction US$70 |
Early Payment Discount
10 months US$180 |
Early Payment Discount
6 months US$120 |
| 2nd Tour Discount SAVE up to US$129 p.p. |
Young Traveller Discount US$240 |
| All prices are per person, twin share. |
Airport Transfers:
Transfers on arrival at Madrid Airport will operate at 10.30, 13.00 and 15.30. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Madrid Airport at 08.30 and 11.00. |
Important note:
For Trafalgar's other great savings,
extra night accommodation and air details, please refer to
Great Saving pages. |
Christmas & New Year's Eve Highlights:
Tour departure 11 December will celebrate Christmas in Madrid, tour departure 18 December will celebrate New Year's Eve in Salamanca and tour departure 27 December will celebrate New Year's Eve in Fez in true local style. Christmas Day celebrations do not take place in Morocco as it is a Muslim country. |
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- Sightseeing
Highlights
- Toledo Includes the Jewish Synagogue and El Greco masterpiece.
- Granada Visit to the Alhambra Palace.
- Fez Walking tour of the Medina.
- Marrakesh Visit includes Djemma El Fna Square and the Bahia Palace.
- Casablanca View the New Mosque.
- Rabat See the Royal Palace, Mausoleum and Royal Mosque.
- Tangier See Cape Spartel.
- Gibraltar See the famous Rock.
- Seville See Christopher Colombus' tomb in the cathedral.
- Lisbon Visit the Hieronymite Monastery.
- Fatima Visit the celebrated religious shrine.
- Salamanca See the Plaza Mayor.
- Avila See the city of St. Theresa.
- Madrid Views of the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol and Cervantes Monument.
- Hidden Treasure: Our Tour Directors, with their years of experience, have discovered many genuine secret treasures of Europe and at least one will be revealed to you as a spontaneous surprise during your Trafalgar tour.
- Dinning Highlights
- Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Madrid.
- 15 hot buffet breakfasts.
- 6 three-course dinners.
- Highlight dinner in Fez.
- 'Be My Guest' dinner in Seville.
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Madrid.
- First Class Travel
Highlights
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