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Overview

Visit 3 amazing countries in 17 days - experience the passion of Spain, beauty of Portugal, exotic sights of Morocco.
*Time in Madrid and/or Barcelona can also be added, just ask and we will advise accordingly.
*Tour starts from Madrid every Wednesday, April to October 2017
*Can also be arranged on private basis for just your party of family/friends, if on private basis can then be tailored to suit your needs & any other areas/sights you might wish to include.

Tour itinerary

Day 01 : From Mardrid to Oporto via Avila & Salamanca (Spain-Portugal)
Meet at the tour starting point and depart on the drive to Avila, a Castilian city. Here you have some free time to explore on your own this walled city and its old quarter. Then continue on to Salamanca with remainder of the day and evening free at leisure for you to walk around this monumental city and its famous Plaza Mayor. End of the day after having crossed the border into Portugal and arrived to hotel in Oporto
meals: dinner included

Day 02 : Sightseeing in Oporto (Portugal)
A panoramic tour takes you to admire the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building, St. Clara Church and other major sights. Also includes a visit & tasting of famous Port at a local winecellar.
meals: breakfast & dinner included

Day 03 : Oporto to Coimbra (Portugal)
Today head on to Coimbra, the birthplace of Fado and the site of one of the oldest universities in Europe. After arrival you have the remainder of the day and evening free to explore on your own.
meals: breakfast & dinner included

Day 04: Pilgrimage to Fatima(Portugal)
Head to Fatima where you have free time to visit the Shrine of this important pilgrimage destination. Then continue on to Lisbon, the capital city located at the mouth of the Tagus River. Evening optional extra show of Fado available.
meals: breakfast  included

Day 05 : Explore Lisbon (Portugal)
A morning city tour take you to the old Alfama Quarter, the Tower of Belem, Monastery of Los Jeronimos and other highlights. Afternoon and evening are free at leisure for you to explore on your own or you could join on the optional extra tour to visit Sintra, Cascais and Estoril.
meals: breakfast  included

Day 06 : Via Caceres to Sevilla (Spain)
Today return back into Spain and head to Caceres where you have some free tme to walk through the old city and its famous medieval quarter. In the afternoon continue southwards to Sevillae in the Andalucia region.
meals: breakfast & dinner included

Day 07 : Wonderful Sevilla (Spain)
In the morning enjoy a city tour visiting the typical Barrio de Santa Cruz with its narrow streets, the Park of María Luisa and Plaza de España along with panoramic views of other sites. Remainder of the day then free at leisure or join on optional extra Artistic tour including the Royal Alcazar Palace.
meals: breakfast & dinner included

Day 08 : Route of the White Villages to Marbella (Spain)
Enjoy a scenic drive along the route of the White Villages making a stop in Ronda with some free time for you to explore this magical hilltop village. Then continue on to the Costa del Sol arriving to hotel in Marbella.
meals: breakfast & dinner included

Day 09 : Ferry crossing to Tangier (Morocco)
Morning head to the port in Tarifa to board the ferry crossing the Strait of Gibraltar towards Tangier. Arrival and after immigration formalities continue on the drive to Fez.
meals: breakfast & dinner included

Day 10 : Full day to explore Fez (Morocco)
The tour of Fez includes the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, the Jewish quarter or Mellah, the gate of Bab Bou Jeloud on to the the Medina. You will also have the opportunity to see the Medersa, oldest University of the world, the Karyouine
Mosque and the quarter of tanners. Afternoon free for you to enjoy the Medina at your own pace.
meals: breakfast & dinner included

Day 11 : Via Meknes to Marrakech (Morocco)
As we make our way from Fez to Marrakech through the Mid-Atlas Mountains, make a stop en route to visit Meknes, an old walled imperial city with the beautiful gate “Bab El Mansour”.
meals: breakfast & dinner included

Day 12 : Exciting Marrakech (Morocco)
Marvel at this Imperial city during a sightseeing tour of the Koutubia, twin mosque of the Giralda of Seville, the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace and walk through the Medina, souks and the famous Djemaa el Fna Square. After the tour you have free time to continue exploring around on your own
meals: breakfast & dinner included

Day 13 : Casablanca & Rabat (Morocco)
Head to Casablanca and enjoy a panoramic tour during which you see Anfa Boulevard, Nations Square, residential areas as well as the exterior of Hassan II Great Mosque, second in size and importance after Mecca. After some free time continue on our way to Rabat.
meals: breakfast & dinner included

Day 14 : Rabat & Tangiers (Morocco)
Before departing on the road to Tangiers, a sightseeing tour of Rabat takes you to see the exterior of the Royal Palace,
Mausoleum of Mohamed V and the Hassan Tower which are the symbols of this city. There is also some free time to visit the spectacular Kasbh of Oudaias if you wish.
meals: breakfast & dinner included

Day 15 : Back to Marbella (Spain)
Time to say goodbye to exotic Morocco and head back into Spain via the same route of ferry crossing the strait and then by coach on to the hotel in Marbella
meals: breakfast & dinner included

Day 16 : Granada & the Alhambra (Spain)
Today head to Granada where you guide takes you on a tour including the impressive Alhambra with its beautiful Nazari Palaces and the Generalife.Optional extra visit can be made to the caves of Sacromonte and attend a typical show of gipsy flamenco.
meals: breakfast & dinner included

Day 17 : Via Toledo back to Madrid & farewell (Spain)
On this final day of the coach tour, head back towards Mardrid making a stop in the Imperial City of Toledo, full of
historical importance and monuments. Here enjoy lunch and sightseeing throughout its narrow streets and alleys. On arrival back in Madrid it is time to say farewell to your tour escort & fellow travellers.

What's included?

  • Tour Rate: 1915Euro per person in double/twin (April to June)
  • Tour Rate: 2015Euro per person in double/twin (July to Oct)
  • Tour Rate: 2015Euro per person in double/twin (08 + 29 April 2017)
    Includes:
  • Transportation in A/C tour coach with free wifi onboard
  • Sightseeing tours with local guides in Porto, Lisbon, Sevilla, Fez, Marrakech, Rabat, Granada and Toledo
  • Multi-lingual tour escort from start to end to assist you throughout
  • Meals as noted (daily buffet breakfast / 1 lunch / 14 dinners)
  • Porterage service at the hotels
  • Fast-Ferry tickets for the route to/from Tangiers
  • Visit to a wine cellar with a tasting of Porto wine

Notes

  • Accommodation & sightseeing can be added in Madrid before or after the tour, on request
  • Accommodation & sightseeing can be added in Barcelona before or after the tour, on request

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