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16 Day Highlights of Spain Morocco & Portugal
Low Cost Coach Tour starting in Madrid and finishing in Madrid
Countries Visited: Spain  Portugal  Morocco 
Tour Type: Regional
Tour Duration: 16 Days (15 Nights)
From: Madrid to Madrid
Tour Code: SMHI
Operator: Costsaver
from AU $1,880 pp
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Tour Description

Reminders of Spain, Portugal and Morocco's entangled pasts envelop you through ornate palaces, churches, mosques and bazaars in Marrakesh, Casablanca, Gibraltar, Fez, Lisbon, Madrid and more. The scent of spice markets and warmth of the Mediterranean sun will linger in your memory for years to come.

What's Included

Dining Highlights

  • 15 buffet breakfasts.
  • 6 three-course dinners.

First Class Travel Highlights

  • Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
  • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
  • Services throughout the trip of a professional multi-lingual Travel Director.
  • Qualified local guide in Madrid, Toledo, Fez, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Seville and Lisbon.
  • First class ferry crossings between Spain and Morocco.
  • A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map.

Highlights

Sightseeing Highlights

  • Madrid Sightseeing tour including views of the Cervantes Memorial and the Cibeles fountain.
  • Toledo Sightseeing includes views of the cathedral and synagogue plus a steel workshop visit.
  • Granada Orientation includes the Albaicin quarter.
  • Fez Sightseeing including a walking tour of the Medina and view the Royal Palace.
  • Marrakesh Sightseeing including the Bahia Palace and Djemaa el-Fna Square.
  • Casablanca Explore the maze of twisted streets at the Casbah.
  • Rabat Orientation includes the Mausoleum and Royal Palace.
  • Seville Sightseeing including views of the Giralda Tower and the Maria Luisa Park.
  • Lisbon Sightseeing including a visit to the Hieronymite Monastery.
  • Fatima Visit the celebrated shrine.
  • Salamanca View the Plaza Mayor.

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Day
1
Arrive Madrid (2 Nights)
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?
Stay: Agumar
Day
2
Madrid Sightseeing And Free Time
Your expert Local Guide shows you the sights of Madrid including the Cibeles fountain, the Gran Via, Paseo de la Castellana and Puerta del Sol. Stop at Plaza de España to admire the monument to Cervantes. Afterwards, consider a visit to the famous Prado Museum featuring a large collection of works by Velazquez, or take an optional excursion to the medieval city of Segovia. This evening, you might be tempted by Madrid's nightlife, where the locals dine late and enjoy the open-air cafés and vibrant atmosphere until the early hours! (BB)
Day
3
Madrid - Toledo - Granada
Today drive to ancient Toledo where, with the Local Guide, see the cathedral and the ancient synagogue plus visit a steel workshop. Then through Andalusia to the Moorish hilltop town of Granada.
Stay: Gran Luna (BB/D)
Day
4
Granada - Costa Del Sol
Your orientation tour includes the Albaicin quarter featuring stunning architecture. There may be the chance to join an optional excursion to the Alhambra Palace, subject to ticket availability. Then travel towards Malaga, the most popular Mediterranean resort on the Costa del Sol.
Stay: Tryp Guadalmar/Tryp Alameda (BB)
Day
5
Costa Del Sol - Fez (2 Nights)
The day begins with a scenic coastal drive to the port to board the ferry to North Africa. From here join the coach and drive into a different world on entering Morocco, passing the Rif Mountains to the imperial city of Fez.
Stay: Fram Volubilis (BB/D)
Day
6
Fez Sightseeing And Free Time
The morning guided sightseeing tour includes views of 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 this afternoon and later take a stroll under starstudded skies? (BB)
Day
7
Fez - Marrakesh (2 Nights)
This morning the breathtaking drive, travelling 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.
Stay: Atlas Asni (BB/D)
Day
8
Marrakesh Sightseeing
This morning your guided sightseeing tour includes the Bahia Palace and the vast Djemaa el-Fna 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. (BB)
Day
9
Marrakesh - Casablanca - Rabat
Today continue on to Casablanca scene of Humphrey Bogart's most magical moments. On arrival your guided tour includes a panoramic drive of the Corniche, plus views of the mosque and a visit to the market with its maze of twisted streets. Then continue to the capital city, Rabat, where you view the Mausoleum and Royal Palace.
Stay: Rihab Rabat (BB/D)
Day
10
Rabat - Seville (2 Nights)
Today, drive northwards to the coast and board the ferry for the return journey back across the Straits of Gibraltar to the Spanish mainland. Then disembark and join the coach for the drive through the Jerez vineyards, home of sherry. Next, continue to Andalusia's most beautiful city, Seville, for a two-night stay. This evening, why not enjoy a fiery flamenco show?
Stay: Grand Hotel Lar (BB/D)
Day
11
Seville Sightseeing
After breakfast, learn that this romantic city was deeply influenced by the Moors, hence the architecture of the Giralda Tower, which is included on the guided sightseeing tour along with the sparkling pools of the Maria Luisa Park. Later enjoy some time at leisure to wander the streets of the former Jewish quarter. (BB)
Day
12
Seville - Lisbon (2 Nights)
Drive to the Portuguese border then continue past the cork trees of the Alentejo region. From here travel via Setúbal to the capital of Portugal, 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?
Stay: Costa Da Caparica (BB)
Day
13
Lisbon Sightseeing
The sightseeing tour 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? (BB)
Day
14
Lisbon - Fatima - Salamanca
A scenic drive north through the magnificent Serra d'Aire Mountains brings you to the Shrine at Fatima, site of celebrated religious miracles. Cross the border back into Spain and arrive later in Salamanca where you view Plaza Mayor during your orientation tour. Dine tonight at your hotel.
Stay: Recoletos Coco (BB/D)
Day
15
Salamanca - Madrid
Continue through the Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains to return to Madrid, Europe's highest capital city. Tonight , maybe enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers on the final night of your holiday.
Stay: Novotel Campo De Las Naciones (BB)
Day
16
Depart Madrid
This morning it is time to bid farewell to your Travel Director and new found friends as your holiday together comes to an end. There are transfers available to Madrid airport, conditions apply. (BB)
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16 Day Highlights of Spain Morocco & Portugal Reviews

Tour reviews from past clients of Global Journeys. 1 Reviews, Average Rating 5.0 of 5.

My wife and I loved Spain, you have to go to experience the magnificent scenery. history, culture and beautiful sunshine to appreciate it. Morocco, was extremely interesting but a bit too scary for my wife especially at the Medinas. We can describe our experience as 'we are glad we went', but probably 'will not return'. Portugal, saw just a fleeting glimpse but we thoroughly enjoyed the visit. We were very fortunate to have the best tour director that we have come across so far in our adventures, David Nadal, he possesses a wonderful passionate for his country (Spain) and worked tirelessly to satisfy all of the tour passengers. He made the tour very special. This was a wonderful tour. This has been our third trip with Relaxing/Global Journeys and our tour consultant on all occasions has been Georgie - very professional and extremely helpful. [More+]

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Les & Janet Griffiths (Australia)
Tour Date 22/05/2011

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