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GLOBUS Tours - 2012 Spain, Portugal & Morocco
For those who wish to see it all, this holiday is unforgettable...Lisbon, Seville, Tangier, Rabat, Marrakesh, Fez, Costa del Sol, Granada and Madrid.
16 Days Escorted Coach Tour of Spain, Portugal & Morocco
Your Itinerary Day by Day:
Day 1 - Arrive in Lisbon, Portugal.
After arrival check into your hotel. At 6pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2 - Lisbon.
Lisbon was the center of Europe's longest-lived overseas empire. Portugal's imperial ambitions date back to Prince Henry the Navigator's 15th-century discoveries in West Africa. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features a drive through the Baixa quarter's main squares. Then, enjoy a walk through the cobblestone alleys of quaint ALFAMA, the popular quarter of the seamen and Fado singers. Drive along the grand Avenida da Liberdade up to Pombal Square. Stop for pictures of Belem Tower, guarding the mouth of the Tagus, and visit JERONIMOS MONASTERY with the tomb of Vasco da Gama. Optional excursions to Sintra and the royal palace of Queluz, and a dinner with Fado-style entertainment are available. (B)
Day 3 - Lisbon-Azeitao-Seville, Spain.
In Azeitao, visit a traditional TILE WORKSHOP. Next, enter Spain and reach the vibrant capital of Andalusia, Seville. (B,D)
Day 4 - Seville.
During your sightseeing tour with a Local Guide hear about the city's role in Roman times, its conquest by the Moors in 712AD, and its contribution to the discovery of the New World. Admire Maria Luisa Park, the Golden Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that used to be the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Then, stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER . Highlight is a visit to the ALCAZAR, founded in the 11th century as a Moorish fortress, with its Palacio de Don Pedro. For those interested, an optional extended guided visit to the cathedral is available. Tonight, for a truly Andalusian night out, reserve a seat at our optional Flamenco show (B)
Day 5 - Seville-Algeciras-Rabat, Morocco.
Travel through the sherry wine region of Jerez to Algeciras and enjoy a FERRY RIDE across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco. Along North Africa's infamous Barbary Coast to Rabat, once a lair of the corsairs and now the country's capital. (B,D)
Day 6 - Rabat-Casablanca-Marrakesh.
Sightseeing with a Local Guide focuses on the massive medieval battlements, the Royal Palace, MOHAMMED V MAUSOLEUM, Hassan Tower, and the Kasbah of Oudaias. Visit the fine ROMAN RELICS OF CHELLAH. Then, continue to Casablanca, Morocco's modern seaport. During your guided panoramic drive, see the Hassan II Mosque, a splendid monument designed to mark the end of the century. Evening arrival in Marrakesh, situated in an oasis. (B,D)
Day 7 - Marrakesh.
Follow your Local Guide to visit BAHIA PALACE, the 16th-century SAADIAN TOMBS (if closed, visit the BADIA PALACE instead), and to Djemaa El-Fna, the vibrant town center dominated by the 67m (222-foot-high) Koutoubia Minaret. Afternoon at leisure. An exciting optional evening excursion is available. (B)
Day 8 - Marrakesh-Fez.
Journey to Fez today. Blessed with an ample supply of water and strategically situated, Fez became the capital of Morocco when the country shook off foreign rule under Berber King Idris in the 8th century. To this day, Fez has remained Morocco's spiritual and artistic center. (B,D)
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Essential Information:
For those who wish to see it all, this holiday is unforgettable. You start in Lisbon, and visit Jeronimos Monastery, then travel south and Setubalvisit a tile factory in Azeitao and continue to Seville, Spain, where sightseeing includes a visit to the Alcazar. Sail by ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar and overnight in Rabat in Morocco.
Time to admire the Royal Palace and to visit the Mohammed V Mausoleum and Chellah’s Roman Relics, before continuing to exotic Casablanca and to Marrakesh, with sightseeing including Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs (if closed, visit Badia Palace instead).
In Fez you will be guided through the labyrinthine Medina and Medersa Bou Inania. Via Meknes to Tangier where guided sightseeing includes a visit of the Grand Socco square and a panoramic drive to Cap Spartel, before sailing across the Strait to the Bay of Algeciras with time to visit the Rock of Gibraltar and St. Michael’s Caves.
A whole day at leisure at the Costa del Sol before you continue to Granada, to visit the Alhambra Complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife, and where dinner at a local restaurant has been included.
Next is Toledo, to see one of El Greco’s masterpieces in the Santo Tomé Church, and arrive into Madrid where guided sightseeing features a visit to the famous Prado Museum.
What's Included:
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Breakfast - 15
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Lunch - 0
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Dinner - 7
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Lisbon: Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Alfama quarter and Jeronimos Monastery.
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Setubal: Wine tasting.
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Seville: Guided sightseeing, walk through the Santa Cruz Quarter and visit the cathedral with Columbus' tomb.
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Algeciras-Tangier: By ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar.
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Rabat: Guided sightseeing, visit Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Roman relics of Chellah.
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Casablanca: Guided panoramic drive; picture stop at Hassan II Mosque.
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Marrakesh: Guided sightseeing, visit Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs (if closed, visit Badia Palace instead).
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Fez: Guided sightseeing, visit the Medina and Medersa Bou Inania.
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Meknes: Orientation.
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Tangier: Guided sightseeing, visit the Grand Socco square; panoramic drive up to Cap Spartel.
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Rock of Gibraltar: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Michael's Caves.
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Granada: Guided walking tour, visit the Alhambra Complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife.
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Toledo: Guided walking tour, visit an early synagogue, the gothic cathedral, the Santo Tome Church with one of El Greco's masterpieces; a Damascene steel workshop.
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Madrid: Guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum.
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Meals: Full buffet breakfast (B); 7 three-course dinners(D), including a welcome dinner in Lisbon.
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY IN BARCELONA!
Board the AVE train on day 16 and continue to Barcelona where you will enjoy a three-night extended stay including breakfast daily, morning guided sightseeing and plenty of leisure time. Ask us for the details. |
Day 9 - Fez.
See the magnificient entrance to the Royal Palace, drive through the Mellah, the old Jewish quarter, and travel on to Bab Bou Jeloud, the traditional entrance to old Fez. Your Local Guide also leads you through labyrinthine MEDINA and MEDERSA BOU INANIA. Why not sign up for an optional folklore dinner? (B)
Day 10 - Fez-Meknes-Tangier.
Stop at imperial Meknes with its monumental gates and city walls, then, continue to Tangier, jumping-off point for the Moorish conquest of Spain. Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the GRAND SOCCO square and a panoramic drive to CAP SPARTEL , where you will quench your thirst Bedouin-style with a glass of hot mint tea. (B,D)
Day 11 - Tangier-Gibraltar-Costa Del Sol.
Board your FERRY for the trip back across the Strait to Europe. Visit the strategic ROCK OF GIBRALTAR, in British hands since 1704, hear about its turbulent history, see the Moorish Castle, ST. MICHAEL'S CAVES, and the colony of Barbary apes. Then, drive to your hotel at the elegant Costa del Sol. (B)
Day 12 - At Leisure On The Costa Del Sol.
Full day to relax or explore. Tonight, why not sample one of the seafood restaurants on the Carihuela? (B)
Day 13 - Costa Del Sol-Granada.
Leave the Mediterranean coast and arrive in Granada. A guided walking tour features a visit to the ALHAMBRA COMPLEX, a fantasy of "lace in stone" surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains, with superb views of the Old Quarter and Sacromonte. Also visit the WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.(B,D)
Day 14 - Granada-Toledo-Madrid.
Enjoy a scenic drive via Don Quixote's La Mancha to Toledo. A Local Guide takes you to the Moorish bridge, an early SYNAGOGUE, the CATHEDRAL, and the CHURCH OF SANTO TOME with one of El Greco's most famous paintings. Visit a DAMASCENE STEEL WORKSHOP before returning to Madrid. (B)
Day 15 - Madrid.
Morning guided sightseeing features the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de Espana with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, and more. Highlight is a visit to the PRADO MUSEUM. Maybe join an optional excursion to El Escorial and a dinner outing in one of Madrid's famous restaurants tonight? (B)
Day 6 - Madrid.
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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There are options to end your holiday in Barcelona or to add a river cruise...just ask.
Three countries and staying in superior hotels with many included features. Good value from $3,819pp share twin.
Saturday departures from 14 April to 13 October 2012.
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