Tour in Spain Portugal and Morocco

Itinerary:

1ST DAY Saturday – MADRID – AVILA – SALAMANCA
Breakfast. Departure for Ávila, World Heritage Site and birthplace of Santa Teresa de Jesus. His great Roman wall surrounding the city and keeps much of its monumental treasures. Free time to enjoy this jewel of the Middle Ages. Then exit to Salamanca, a university city par excellence, known worldwide for it and for its artistic richness: cathedrals, palaces, churches of various styles. In the afternoon we will make the city tour including the Plaza Mayor, Casa de las Conchas, the New Cathedral, the Old Cathedral and University. At night you can enjoy the lively atmosphere of this city. Accommodation.

2ND DAY Sunday – SALAMANCA – CIUDAD RODRIGO – COIMBRA - FATIMA
Breakfast at hotel. Departure towards the border town of Ciudad Rodrigo with Portugal to continue via Guarda until we reach the University city of Coimbra, one of the oldest in Europe and once the capital of Portugal. Free time to admire their narrow streets, hanging houses, palaces, chapels and churches, which is a must to see. Overnight.
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3RD DAY Monday – FATIMA – OBIDOS – LISBON
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Fatima, well know for the Santuary of our Lady of Fatima, patroness of Portugal. Free time to visit the Basilica and continue our trip to the beautiful medieval city of Obidos, where we can explore the cobblestone streets and red roofed white houses, sheltered by the impressive city walls. Our next stop will be in Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, located on the right bank of the Tagus River. Night optional tour dinner fado show, the national song of Portugal and a must to see. Overnight.

4TH DAY Tuesday – LISBON
Breakfast and overnight, In the morning included a panoramic city tour of Lisbon, passing through the Alfama district, birthplace of St. Anthonyand once the old Moorish Quarters, the Belem Tower symbol of Lisbon and the Jeronimous Monastery. Afternoon at leisure. Possibility of an optional tour to see the 3 most visited towns on the outskirts of Lisbon, Sintra world Heritage Town, Cascais and Estoril.

5TH DAY Wednesday – LISBON – CÁCERES - SEVILLA
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards the Spanish border to arrive to the World Heritage city of Caceres, with uncalculatable historic buildings dating back from the 14th and 16th century. The old quarters is one of the 3 best conserved medieval quarters in Europe. Tour on foot to see the Plaza Mayor and the old medival district. After our tour continue to Sevilla. Overnight.

6TH DAY Thursday – SEVILLE
Breakfast and overnight. Morning panoramic and monumental city tour, where we will come in contact with this magnificent city, driving through Maria Luisas Park, The University, Americas Square and The Pavillions built in 1929 for the Iberoamerican Fair. Following the panoramic tour we will continue on foot from the Murillo Gardens towards the old “Santa Cruz” quarters. Brief stop. We will then proceed to the Cathedral (entrance included) where we will also see the symbol of Seville, The Giralda Tower once the minaret of the Mosque and today the belfry of the Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure where you can attend an optional artistic tour. In the late afternoon, possibility of attending the finest Flamenco Show in Spain.

7TH DAY Friday – SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Ronda, passing through the Route of the n White Villages in order for us to arrive to Ronda. Ronda is one of the oldest cities in Spain, whose origins date back to the Neolithic Period. Free time to explore the main sites of Ronda, from the Tajo Gorge to enjoy an unforgetable view of the city to the oldest bullring in Spain, considered the symbol and soul of Ronda. In the afternoon departure to the international beachside resort La Costa del Sol. Dinner and overnight.

8TH DAY Saturday – COSTA DEL SOL
Breakfast, dinner and overnight. Day at leisure in this world renowned touristic complex situated between the Mediterranean and the mountains. You can enjoy the magnificant beaches one of the finest in Europe, its marinas and also sea shore cafes and restaurants.

9TH DAY Sunday – COSTA DEL SOL – ALGECIRAS – TANGIER – RABAT
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Tangier. On arrival to Tangier brief panoramic city tour to get aquainted with the culture and see the amazing labyrinth of streets like few that still exist in the world. But with a strong European presence marks the originality of a multicultural society. Continue to Rabat, the actual capital of Morocco. Panoramic city tour passing through the Royal Palace, Imperial Mausoleum of Mohamed V, The Tower of Hassan and the fortress or the Kasbah des Oudaias. Dinner and overnight.

10TH DAY Monday – RABAT – CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH
Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Casablanca, the economical, industrial and financial capital which represents the development and modernity of Morocco and also has the most important port in the country. Panoramic tour of this legendary and cosmopolitan city. After our tour free time to see the Impressive Mosque of Hassan II, the 3rd. largest in the world. Continue to Marrakech. Dinner and overnight.

11TH DAY Tuesday – MARRAKECH
Breakfast, lunch and overnight. Morning city tour of this Imperial City, seeing the Koutoubia Tower (twin sister tower of The Giralda Tower in Seville ), the Saadianas Tombs, The Bahia Palace and the unforgetable Djemaa Square, declared Cultural Heritage for Humanity, a true example of the Moroccan ways of life and culture, where we can admire the musicians, snake charmers, acrobats, dancers, etc. Afternoon free at leisure to enjoy this impressive city on your own.

12TH DAY Wednesday – MARRAKECH – MEKNES – FEZ
Breakfast at hotel. Depart to Meknes, capital city during the reign of the Sultan King Muley Ismail, founder of the Alauita Dynasty, declared Cultural Heritage for Humanity. An impressive city surrounded by high walls with monumental entrances. Panoramic tour of this city where we can admire The Bab Al Mansour Gate entrance of the old walls, the most exquisite of the North of Africa, the Granaries and Stables and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Continue to Fez. Dinner and overnight.

13TH DAY Thursday – FEZ
Breakfast, lunch and overnight. In the morning, panoramic city tour of Fez, headquarters of the oldest University in the world, passing through the Jewish and Christian district, the seven doors of the Royal Palace and the Gran Medina of Fez, the biggest pedestrian medina in the world declared World Heritage, where we will visit the Madraza (Muslim Institute) from the XIV century. Afternoon at leisure.

14TH DAY Friday – FEZ – TANGIER – TARIFA/ALGECIRAS – COSTA DEL SOL
Breakfast at hotel. Depart to Tangier to embark on a ferry crossing the Strait of Gibraltar towards Tarifa / Algeciras. Disembark and continue to La Costa del Sol. Dinner and overnight.

15TH DAY Saturday – COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time till midmorning to then proceed to Granada which is located on the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Tour of the most visited monument in Spain declared World Heritage,The Alhambra where we will be seeing the Nazarite Palaces and the Generalife Gardens (entrance included). Overnight.

16TH DAY Sunday – GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Toledo. Tour of this monumental city declared World Heritage. On arrival panoramic drive around Toledo and then proceed on foot to visit the historical old town. We will enter the Catheral (entrance included), Santo Tome which in its interior holds one of the masterpieces of El Greco, “The burial of the count of Orgaz” (entrance included) and finally we will proceed towards the former Jewish Quarters to see the synagogue of St. Maria La Blanca. Afternoon departure to our bus Terminal in Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICES.
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Currency Conversion

PRICES IN EURO  - $ rate varies depending on the exchange rate of your payment date
 Nov 2012  - 22 Mar 2014

There will be a supplement for 21 Dec departure for special dinner in Marrakesh, confirm when making the reservation

Included in the price: Tour is bilingual conducted in English and Spanish Hotel Accommodation in the listed hotels with daily breakfast Escorted tour with English and Spanish  speaking guide  - tour is bilingual and conducted in two languages Transportation by air conditioned deluxe motor coach  Hotel taxes , luggage handling, entrance fees Daily breakfast , 2 lunches and 6 dinners Guided visits in  Salamanca, Lisbon, Caceres, Sevilla, Rabat, Marrakech, Fez, Granada, Toledo

Pre or post tour stay in Madrid 

Including : 1night with breakfast and taxes - Valid Nov 2012  - March 2014 - during holidays , fairs and conventions supplement may apply!

Price per person in EUROS  - $ rate varies depending the exchange rate

Transfer prices from Madrid airport to hotel or v.v.:
Euro 26 per person based on two passengers
Euro 17 per person based on three passengers
Euro 51 per person based on one passenger