Day
1- Depart USA
Overnight flight to Madrid.
Day 2 - Arrive Madrid
You are met at Madrid airport and
transferred to your hotel. Time to relax
or explore this lively Spanish capital.
Later, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your
Tour Director and fellow traveling
companions. Hotel: Rafael Orense
Day 3 - 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 4 - 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. 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). Hotel: NH
Marbella
Day 5 - 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 / Dinner)
Hotel: Crown Palace (2 nights)
Day 6 - Fez sightseeing & 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, why not enjoy some
typical Moroccan cuisine and watch some
expert belly dancing? (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 7 - 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 8 - Marrakesh sightseeing & 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,
camels, 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 9 - 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 10 - 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 11 - Tangier - Seville (2 nights)
A morning ferry cruise across the
Straits of Gibraltar, with views of the
famous Rock. We disembark and join our
coach for our journey through Jerez
vineyards to beautiful Seville. Tonight,
after dinner, why not experience a fiery
Flamenco show? (Buffet Breakfast /
Highlight Dinner). Hotel: Tryp Macarena
(2 nights)
Day 12 - Seville sightseeing & 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)
Day 13 - 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 14 - Lisbon sightseeing & 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 Portuguese seafood
dinner by the Tagus River is our
suggestion. (Buffet Breakfast).
Day 15 - 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: Stil
Day 16 - Salamanca – Avila – Madrid
After breakfast our first stop is at
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 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 travelers
for a Farewell Dinner. (Buffet
Breakfast, Farewell Dinner). Hotel:
Rafael Orense
Day 17 - Madrid - USA
Time to bid farewell to new-found
friends as we transfer you to the
airport for your return flight to
America. (Buffet Breakfast)
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