19 DAY TOUR OF SPAIN, PORTUGAL AND MOROCCO

DAY 1 – : Depart on an overnight trans-Atlantic flight to Madrid

DAY 2 – MADRID: Arrival at Madrid airport. After clearing customs formalities, you will be transferred to
your First Class hotel. It is suggested you take advantage of the free time to get to know one of Europe's
most dynamic capital cities. In the early evening, enjoy an “Illuminated Madrid” drive through the bustling
streets of the old city, ending at the historical and impressive Plaza Mayor. This area is home to some of the
most typical restaurants and taverns, which serve the delicious "tapas Return to your hotel at your own
convenience. Accommodations.

    
           PLAZA MAYOR, MADRID                                                      ROYAL PALACE, MADRID

DAY 3 – MADRID: Buffet breakfast. This morning's escorted sightseeing tour will allow you to get a glimpse
of some of Madrid's most outstanding attractions, like the Puerta del Sol, the magnificent fountains of
Neptune and Cibeles, the stately Alcala Gate, the busy Gran Via, the Plaza de España and the Plaza de
Oriente. Free time for luncheon on your own. Highly recommended this afternoon, is an optional tour to the
Imperial former capital city of Toledo, where you will be escorted through its narrow cobblestone streets,
soaking up the medieval atmosphere. Touring will include the interior of the magnificent Gothic cathedral and
a visit to St. Tome Church, where El Greco's masterpiece painting is displayed. There will also be some time
for shopping for the unique typical local artisanry. Return to Madrid for accommodations.

    
DAY 4 – MADRID: Buffet breakfast. Your free day is filled with opportunities. You might choose to visit one
of Madrid’s legendary art museums, the Prado, the Reina Sofia or the Thyssen-Bronemisza collection.
Accommodations.

DAY 5 – MADRID / SEGOVIA / AVILA / SALAMANCA: Buffet breakfast. Departure into old Castile and the
magnificent medieval city of Segovia, with its 2000 year old Roman aqueduct and impressive Alcazar Castle.
Pause in Avila to admire the perfectly preserved 11th century city walls before continuing to the charming old
university city of Salamanca. Afternoon city tour.. Tonight a walk through the beautiful main plaza, always
lively with activity, is recommended. Accommodations.

ROMAN AQUEDUCT, SEGOVIA                                  PLAZA, SALAMANCA, SPAIN
11TH CENTURY WALLS, AVILA, SPAIN                                 CATHEDRAL, SEGOVIA

DAY 6 – SALAMANCA / GUARDA / PORTO: Buffet breakfast. Departure toward the Portuguese border,
passing through Guarda (the highest city in Portugal), and on to Porto, for midday arrival. Afternoon tour of
this beautiful and rich city, noted for its namesake Port wines. Accommodations.

DAY 7 – PORTO / COIMBRA-FATIMA / OBIDOS / LISBON: Buffet breakfast. Departure to the quaint university
city of Coimbra for some free time. Continue to the famous shrine of Fatima. Free time. Lunch on your
own.. On to the charming medieval walled village of Obidos, with some time for a stroll around before continuing
to Lisbon. Accommodations.

DAY 8 – LISBON: Buffet breakfast. Morning tour of this ancient and lovely city overlooking the Tagus River.
Admire its splendid avenues and monuments like the Tower of Belem and the Jeronimos Monastery.
Afternoon free, with a strong recommendation to visit the charming villages of Sintra and Cascais Tonight
enjoy an optional opportunity to listen to the hauntingly beautiful Fado music while enjoying a delicious
dinner.. Accommodations.

       JERONIMOS MONASTERY, LISBON                                   TOWER OF BELEN, LISBON   

DAY 9 – LISBON / SESIMBRA / ARRABIDA / LISBON: Buffet breakfast and departure to Seisimbra, a
typical fishing village south of Lisbon, along with the Arrabida National Park, a wonderland of nature. Visit
a local winery for a tasting before returning to Lisbon for a free afternoon for shopping or exploring.
Accommodations.

LIGHTHOUSE, SESIMBRA, SPAIN                                      PALACE SINTRA, LISBON

DAY 10 – LISBON / MERIDA / SEVILLE: Buffet breakfast. Departure toward the Spanish border, and
pause in Merida to admire the impressive Roman Amphitheatre archeological site Continue to Seville.
Accommodations.

DAY 11 – SEVILLE: Buffet breakfast. Departure toward the Spanish border, and pause in Merida to admire
the impressive Roman Amphitheatre archeological site Continue to Seville. Accommodations.

CATHEDRAL IN SEVILLE                                                  MAIN SQUARE, SEVILLE

DAY 12 – SEVILLE / CORDOBA / GRANADA: Buffet breakfast. Depart to Cordoba. Visit one of the
world’s marvels, the former Great Mosque (now a cathedral). Free time for lunch on your own. Continue to
Granada, passing thousands of acres of olive groves. This evening, an excellent suggestion would be to visit
(optional) the quaint and typical Albaicin quarter, where Andalusian customs, music and wine join to create
an enchanting atmosphere.

DAY 13 – GRANADA / COSTA DEL SOL: Buffet breakfast. This morning, enjoy an escorted tour of the
magnificent Alhambra and the verdant Gardens of the Generalife. Departure to the world-famous resort
area of the Costa del Sol. Accommodations.

THE ALHAMBRA PALACE, GRANADA                             ROOM IN THE ALHAMBRA

DAY 14 – COSTA DEL SOL: Buffet breakfast. Free day to enjoy this vacationer’s paradise. In the afternoon,
enjoy a visit to Marbella’s famed Puerto Banus to enjoy its charming atmosphere, shop and perhaps take a
stroll along the main pier of the yacht club. Accommodations.

DAY 15 – COSTA DEL SOL- FEZ: Buffet breakfast. Departure by deluxe coach to Algiers and board the
ferry for your trip across the straight of Gibraltar to Tangier. Border procedures and continuation
to Fez, dinner and accommodations.

DAY 16 – FEZ: Buffet breakfast, sightseeing tour of Fez, the1st Imperial city of Morocco from the 9th century.
Also walking tour through (The Medina) declared Patrimony of Mankind by the UNESCO, and the second
largest in the world, with its monuments, The Karaouine Mosque, The Medersa and the Old
Universities. In the afternoon we will have a panoramic tour of this city followed by some free time for
shopping. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodations.

CITY WALLS, FEZ                                                             THE MEDERSA, FEZ
KARAOUINE MOSQUE                                      TYPICAL SHOP IN THE MEDINA, FEZ

DAY 17 – FEZ-MEKNES / MARRAKECH: Buffet breakfast, and departure to Meknes (only 60 km away)
panoramic tour of the city on arrival and coffee stop nearby the Atlas Mountains at Khenifra. Departure to
Beni-Mellah for lunch and continuation to Marrakech, dinner and accommodations.

OLD WALLS, MEKNES, MOROCCO                                   MINARET IN MEKNES, MOROCCO

DAY 18 – MARRAKECH: Buffet breakfast, and panoramic coach tour followed by a cultural sightseeing
tour of this city, also called "the red city", due to the color of the buildings, our visit will include The
Menara Imperial Gardens, Saadiens Tombs (16th century), Bahia Palace (19th century), The Koutoubia
Mosque, the Jewish Quarter and spices market, return to the hotel for lunch (not included). In the afternoon
we will have free time for shopping and a walking tour through the famous Djamaa El Fna Square,
where we can easily find snake charmers, street musicians and also folk dancers. Return to the hotel,
dinner and accommodation. Tonight we recommend an optional Berber evening and Fantasia, including
a Moroccan dinner, a unique experience not to be missed.
 
 
DJAMAA EL FFNA SQUARE, MARRAKECH                   OLD GATES, MARRAKECH

INTERIOR OF BAHIA PALACE, MARACHEK   INTERIOR OF BAHIA PALACE, MARACHEK

MENARA IMPERIAL GARDENS                  THE KARAOUINE MOSQUE, MARRAKECH

DAY 19 – MARRAKECH / CASABLANCA: Buffet breakfast. Departure to Casablanca, the financial capital
of the country. On arrival panoramic city tour, we will also stop for an optional visit to the great Mosque
Hassan II, one of the most fascinating buildings in the world. Arrival to the hotel, free time for rest or
shopping, dinner and accommodations.

DAY 20 – CASABLANCA / RABAT-TANGIER: Buffet breakfast. Departure to Rabat, the Moroccan capital
and at just 90 km, through the highway. On arrival sightseeing tour of this city including a stop at the
Royal Palace, Residential Area and one of the most impressive mausoleums in the world, Mausoleum
Mohammed V (the reigning Monarch´s late grandfather), also we will visit the old mosque in ruins, Departure,
and in route to Tangier (stop for an optional lunch at Larache), continuation and on arrival to Tangier, panoramic tour of the city. Dinner and accommodations.

MOSQUE OF MOHAMMED V, RABAT                                   OLD WALLS, RABAT
ENTRANCE TO THE MEDINA, CASABLANCA                   MAIN SQUARE, CASABLANCA

DAY 21 – TANGIER / COSTA DEL SOL: Buffet breakfast. Departure and boarding the ferry from Tangier
or Ceuta to Algeciras, return to Costa del Sol. Overnight accommodations.

DAY 22 – COSTA DEL SOL: Pre-arranged transfer to Malaga airport for your return flight home.

FEATURES

 Transfers from airport, hotel and airport.
 Accommodations in first class hotels.
 Buffet breakfast daily.
 Deluxe air-conditioned motor coach transportation.
 Professional tour escort throughout (bilingual English/Spanish).
 Moroccan coach and tour escort for Morocco portion of tour.
 Escorted sightseeing tours with bilingual guide in Madrid, Salamanca, Porto, Lisbon,
Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Fez, Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat and Tangier.
 Evening Illuminations tour of Madrid.
 Baggage handling at most hotels.
 Travel bag.

DATES AND PRICES

Departure days: April 5, 12, 19, 26
Prices: single: $3,998 double: 3,099 triple: $2,999
Departure days: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 / June 7, 14, 21, 28
Prices: single: $3,678 double: $2,779 triple: $2,690
Departure days: July 5, 12, 19, 26 / August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Prices: single: $3,698 double: $2,799 triple: $2,709
Departure days: September 6, 13, 20, 27 / October 4, 11, 18, 25
Prices: single: $3,678 double: $2,779 triple: $2,690
Departure days: November 1, 15, 29
Prices: single: $3,508 double: $2,659 triple: $2,574
Departure days: December 27 /January 10, 24
February 7, 21 / March 7, 21
Prices: single: $3,508 double: $2,659 triple: $2,574
 

Egypt Travel | Greece Travel | Israel Travel