Highlights of Spain Morocco and Portugal 2009 (16 Days starting from $2,099)

Highlights of Spain Morocco and Portugal 2009

A 16-Day tour starting from $2,099

Length:	16 Days
Type:	Costsaver Europe & Britain 2009
Category:	Regional
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	SMHI-2009

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About This Tour

Reminders of Spain, Portugal and Morocco''s intertwined pasts surround you in the form of ornate palaces, churches, mosques and bazaars. The scent of the spice markets and the warmth of the Mediterranean sun will linger in your memory for years to come.

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What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details
SPECIALS

Sightseeing Highlights

Toledo: Visit the ancient capital of Castile with a local guide.
Granada: Orientation includes the gypsy quarter of the Albaicin.
Fez: Sightseeing including a walking tour of the Medina and Royal Palace.
Marrakesh: Sightseeing including the Bahia Palace and Djemma el F''na Square.
Casablanca: Explore the maze of twisted streets at the Casbah.
Rabat: Orientation includes the Mausoleum and Royal Palace.
Tangier: Orientation shows us the city''s highlights and Cape Spartel.
Gibraltar: View the famous Rock.
Seville: Sightseeing including Giralda Tower and the Maria Luisa Park.
Lisbon: Sightseeing including the Hieronymite Monastery.
Madrid: Sightseeing tour including the Cervantes Memorial.

Dining Highlights

14 buffet breakfasts
8 three-course dinners

Travel Highlights

Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
Services throughout the tour of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
Specialised local guide in Toledo, Fez, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Seville, Lisbon and Madrid.
First class ferry crossings between Spain and Morocco.
Madrid Airport transfers are provided on Days 2 and 16, conditions apply.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But when you book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and air packages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London’s airports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who have their own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity to purchase inexpensive transfers to and from London’s Heathrow – Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transfer from London’s Heathr
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London’s Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
Gatwick Airport: Passengers who have booked Trafalgar’s Land and Air packages arriving at London’s Gatwick Airport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. The Gatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London’s Victoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make their way from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
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Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Madrid.

Day 2 - 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 3 - 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 4 - 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 5 - 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 6 - 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 7 - 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 8 - Marrakesh sightseeing 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 9 - 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 10 - 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 11 - 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 12 - Seville 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 13 - 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 14 - 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 15 - 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 16 - Depart Madrid This morning after breakfast, you are transferred to the airport for your return flight home.
(Buffet Breakfast)

Important note: Visas may be required for this tour. Please speak with your travel agent at the time of booking to assess your specific requirements.

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/11/2009 - 4/26/2009	$2,150
4/18/2009 - 5/3/2009	$2,150
4/25/2009 - 5/10/2009	$2,150
5/2/2009 - 5/17/2009	$2,150
5/9/2009 - 5/24/2009	$2,150
5/16/2009 - 5/31/2009	$2,150
5/23/2009 - 6/7/2009	$2,125
5/30/2009 - 6/14/2009	$2,125
6/6/2009 - 6/21/2009	$2,125
6/13/2009 - 6/28/2009	$2,125
6/20/2009 - 7/5/2009	$2,125
6/27/2009 - 7/12/2009	$2,150
7/4/2009 - 7/19/2009	$2,150
7/11/2009 - 7/26/2009	$2,150
7/18/2009 - 8/2/2009	$2,150
7/25/2009 - 8/9/2009	$2,150
8/1/2009 - 8/16/2009	$2,175
8/8/2009 - 8/23/2009	$2,175
8/15/2009 - 8/30/2009	$2,175
8/22/2009 - 9/6/2009	$2,175
8/29/2009 - 9/13/2009	$2,099
9/5/2009 - 9/20/2009	$2,125
9/12/2009 - 9/27/2009	$2,125
9/19/2009 - 10/4/2009	$2,125
9/26/2009 - 10/11/2009	$2,125
10/3/2009 - 10/18/2009	$2,125
10/10/2009 - 10/25/2009	$2,125
10/17/2009 - 11/1/2009	$2,125
10/24/2009 - 11/8/2009	$2,125
10/31/2009 - 11/15/2009	$2,099
12/26/2009 - 1/10/2010	$2,135
1/2/2010 - 1/17/2010	$2,135

This list indicates brochure rates and dates. * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons. For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent. The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

Toledo
Granada
Fez
Marrakesh
Casablanca
Rabat
Tangier
Gibraltar
Seville
Lisbon
Avila
Madrid

This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
* For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Cruise Solo at NO Additional Charge

Trafalgar / Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has waived single supplements on a variety of 2009 Europe river cruises, which means solo travelers can cruise at no additional charge.

This offer is valid on the following cruises:

Burgundy & Provence

Tulips & Windmills

Enchanting Danube

Eastern Europe Explorer

Danube Discovery

Rhine Discovery

Grand European Discovery

Paris and Normandy

Grand France

Portugal, Spain, & the Douro River Valley (Cruise Only)

Paris & European River Romance

Paris & Grand European Waterways

Paris & the Heart of Europe

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