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Spain Morocco Portugal |
Tour Type: Winter Touring
Tour Duration: 16 Days (15 Nights)
From: Madrid to Madrid
Tour Code: WSMP
Operator: Trafalgar |
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Tour Description
Embrace Spain, Morocco and Portugal through beautiful religious monuments in Toledo, Casablanca, Lisbon and Seville, as well as ornate palaces in Rabat, Marrakesh and Granada. See the Puerta del Sol in Madrid, the famous Rock of Gibraltar and the Cape Spartel in Tangier, all of which form this handsome, friendly and fascinating region. Sightseeing Highlights:
- Madrid View the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol and Cervantes Monument.
- Toledo Visit the Jewish Synagogue and see the El Greco masterpiece.
- Granada Visit the Alhambra Palace.
- Costa del Sol Enjoy views of the beautiful coastline
- Fez Tour the Medina.
- Marrakesh Discover Djemaa el Fna Square and the Bahia Palace.
- Casablanca View the New Mosque.
- Rabat See the Royal Palace, Mausoleum and Royal Mosque.
- Seville Marvel at Christopher Columbus’ tomb in the cathedral.
- Lisbon Visit the Hieronymite Monastery.
- Fatima Visit the celebrated religious shrine.
- Salamanca See the Plaza Mayor.
- Avila View the city of St. Theresa.
Insider Highlights
- Be My Guest Andalusian dinner in an olive oil mill.
- Hidden Treasure Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Travel Director.
- Local Guide For included sightseeing in Toledo, Granada, Fez, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Seville, Lisbon and Madrid.
- Local Speciality Sample a delicious Portuguese Custard Tart in Belem, Lisbon.
First Class Travel Highlights
- First Class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and an onboard restroom.
- The services of a professional multi-lingual Travel Director throughout your journey.
- A stylish wallet, travel documents and map.
- Ferry crossing between Spain and Morocco.
- Audio Headsets For all guided visits and included sightseeing.
- Complimentary keepsake photo and My Journey book.
Dining Highlights
- 15 hot buffet breakfasts.
- 9 evening meals:
- Welcome Reception including light snacks and Welcome Drinks with your Travel Director in Madrid.
- 3 three-course dinners.
- 3 three-course dinners with local wine.
- Be My Guest dinner in Seville.
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Madrid.
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Arrive Madrid (2 Nights)
Welcome to Spain's capital Madrid. Spend some time exploring this vibrant city, or simply relax before meeting for a Welcome Reception with your fellow travellers and Travel Director at your hotel. Later enjoy an orientation drive to see some of the impressive architecture this city has to offer. Stay: Rafael Atocha |
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Madrid Sightseeing
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! (B) |
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Madrid - Toledo - Granada
Your expert Local Guide will take you for a fascinating sightseeing tour of Toledo, which is the capital of Castile and a truly enlightening city. Visit the Synagogue and the Church of Santo Tomé, featuring a masterpiece by El Greco. Driving south through Andalusia you arrive in Granada, with impressive views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. (B/D) Stay: Alhamar |
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Granada - Costa Del Sol (Torremolinos)
Discover the expansive Alhambra Palace with your expert Local Guide who gives you a comprehensive insight into its history. Built in the 14th century, the palace is a wonderful example of Moorish architecture. (B) Stay: Melia Costa del Sol |
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Costa Del Sol (torremolinos) - Fez (2 Nights)
This morning, travel along the Mediterranean coast to Tarifa, cross to North Africa by ferry. A memorable drive past the Rif Mountains brings you to the Imperial city of Fez, the second-largest city in Morocco. (B/D) Stay: Royal Mirage |
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Fez Sightseeing And Free Time
Visit the fascinating Medina of Fez, including the fortifications and Royal Palace, during your morning guided sightseeing tour with an expert Local Guide. This afternoon, see the sights of your choice or consider an excursion to the Imperial city of Meknes. Soak up the unique atmosphere of this exotic city when you haggle for souvenirs at the bazaar! (B) |
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Fez - Marrakesh (2 Nights)
Travelling through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains to Marrakesh is spectacular. A favourite holiday spot of Winston Churchill, the city is one of North Africa’s most popular tourist destinations. (B) Stay: Meridien N'Fis |
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Marrakesh Sightseeing And Free Time
Explore the Bahia Palace during your walking tour with an expert Local Guide. See Djemaa el Fna Square in the old quarter, with its palm-readers, acrobats, camels and snake charmers. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore. Don’t miss the chance to shop for bargains in the souks and bazaars, or perhaps take an excursion to a Berber village. (B/D) |
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Marrakesh - Casablanca - Rabat
Perhaps most famous for the film bearing its name, Casablanca is Morocco’s largest city as well as a major port. View the Hassan II Mosque during your informative sightseeing tour with an expert Local Guide. See the maze of twisted streets around the Casbah. Continue to the capital city Rabat, where you see the Mausoleum, Mosque and Royal Palace. (B/D) Stay: Golden Tulip |
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Rabat - Seville (2 Nights)
See Cape Spartel on your cruise across the Straits of Gibraltar to the Spanish mainland. Note the breathtaking scenery on your drive through the vineyards of Jerez, the world capital of sherry. This evening you might like to experience the fiery Spanish passion at a flamenco show! (B/D) Stay: Tryp Macarena |
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Seville Sightseeing And Free Time
Seville, the spiritual home of flamenco and bullfighting, is a romantic and vibrant city. See the Giralda Tower during your guided sightseeing tour with an expert Local Guide. Admire the tiled fountains, pavilions and ponds in the Maria Luisa Park, renowned for its landscape design. See Christopher Columbus’ ornate tomb on your visit inside the cathedral. Enjoy a walk through the Jewish Quarter. Experience a memorable Be My Guest dinner at an olive oil mill. (B/GD) |
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Seville – Lisbon (2 nights)
Your panoramic journey continues through the province of Huelva, famous for Jabugo ham and the Rio Tinto mines, and past the castle at Aracena. Crossing the border into the Alentejo region of Portugal, renowned for its cork oaks, you shortly arrive in Lisbon. (B) Stay: Olissippo Marquês de Sá |
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Lisbon Sightseeing And Free Time
With your expert Local Guide, visit the Hieronymite Monastery, one of Lisbon’s most prominent monuments, where Vasco da Gama spent the night in prayer before sailing for India in 1497. See the great explorer’s tomb. Admire the views of the Belem Tower. Spend the rest of the day as you please. Perhaps shop for pottery in Cascais or explore the city by tram. This evening, consider a Portuguese seafood dinner by the Tagus River. (B) |
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Lisbon – Fatima – Salamanca
Leaving Lisbon you drive north through the picturesque Serra d’Aire Mountains to the Shrine at Fatima, scene of celebrated religious miracles. Crossing Portugal into Spain, see the Plaza Mayor when you arrive in the beautiful city of Salamanca. (B/D) Stay: Gran Corona Sol |
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Salamanca - Avila - Madrid
View the fortified city of Avila, birthplace of St. Theresa. Enjoy views of the Sierra de Guadarrama on your way to Madrid. On arrival in Madrid, enjoy free time for exploring the city further or do some last minute souvenir shopping. Join your companions and Travel Director this evening for a Farewell Dinner with wine. (B/FD) Stay: Ayre Gran Colon |
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Depart Madrid
Say goodbye to your fellow travellers and Travel Director at the end of this memorable holiday.(B) |
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Tour Prices
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| 03 Nov 2012 |
18 Nov 2012 |
AU $2,325 |
AU $2,915 |
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25 Nov 2012 |
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02 Dec 2012 |
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09 Dec 2012 |
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| 01 Dec 2012 |
16 Dec 2012 |
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| 08 Dec 2012 |
23 Dec 2012 |
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| 15 Dec 2012 |
30 Dec 2012 |
AU $2,399 |
AU $2,989 |
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AU $2,304 |
| 22 Dec 2012 |
06 Jan 2013 |
AU $2,585 |
AU $3,215 |
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| 29 Dec 2012 |
13 Jan 2013 |
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20 Jan 2013 |
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03 Feb 2013 |
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03 Mar 2013 |
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10 Mar 2013 |
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| 02 Mar 2013 |
17 Mar 2013 |
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24 Mar 2013 |
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General Information
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Tour Operator: Trafalgar Tours
Operating since 1947, Trafalgar offers a wide range of holidays to Europe, Britain, Egypt, USA, Canada, South America, China, Australia and New Zealand. They hosted over 2 million travellers worldwide and many return year after year. Every expertly designed travel experience includes transportation, via deluxe motor coach, rail or cruise ship, first class hotel accommodation, daily sightseeing and most meals.
Tour Type: Winter Touring
Europe does Autumn, Winter and Spring like nowhere else on Earth. And no one does Europe quite like Trafalgar. You'll get an authentic, insider's view of each destination with exclusive sightseeing and dining experiences that make this special time of year truly magical. When you travel with Trafalgar from November to April, you'll uncover a different Europe and experience fewer crowds and bigger savings compared with summer travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
- We have over 60 years of knowledge & expertise in the design of unforgettable touring holidays
- We are international, award-winning for our unrivalled quality, service and reliability
- We provide perfectly planned and balanced itineraries
- We have the finest Tour Directors in the industry
- You will stay in quality hotels carefully selected and conveniently located
- You will enjoy authentic dining experiences
- You will enjoy savings of up to 40% when compared with travelling independently
Documents will normally be mailed 21 days prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
Good company enriches any travelling experience and your group will be made up of English-speaking people from around the world. On a Trafalgar tour you will take away far more than just fantastic memories – together you will share great times, swap terrific stories and form new lifelong friendships.
There will be a maximum of 49 people on your coach, however a Trafalgar coach carries an average of just 40 guests.
With Trafalgar it's as great to travel as it is to arrive - we insist on using only the latest models of air-conditioned, luxury coaches, as well as high quality trains and cruise ships. For your comfort, smoking is not allowed onboard our coaches, however, there are plenty of rest stops for you to stretch your legs. You'll be chauffeur driven, door to door by a professional driver who will make your journey a relaxing pleasure. We use a state-of-the-art sound system for mood music with fascinating commentaries by your tour director.
Trafalgar goes to great lengths to seek out the very best hotels because we know that where you stay each night is important to the enjoyment of your holiday. We, therefore, select hotels with great care. We only select hotels that are:
- Perfectly located so that you are as close as possible to the most important attractions.
- Monitored by our Quality Control team who rigorously check every little detail to ensure the service is impeccable and your enjoyment is complete.
- Reputable brands, such as Hilton and Novotel, as well as high quality, privately-owned hotels.
- Great value through our enormous buying power which enables us to negotiate deeper discounts and pass these savings on to you, our clients.
As part of your hassle-free holiday, when you arrive at your hotel, we will ensure that you are already checked in, your luggage is taken directly to your room and all hotel porterage, tips and gratuities are included.
Sightseeing is fun but it's a Trafalgar Tour Director that really brings a destination to life. Our Tour Directors are the finest in the industry. Their local knowledge and unfailing friendliness provides you with a personalised “concierge” service which ensures you get the very best out of every single day. They are experienced travellers, learned historians and culture buffs. Through their in-depth expertise, you'll discover the history and be immersed in cultures of the places you visit.
Your Tour Directors can help interpret, show you how to get good value while shopping and how to spot a fake from the real deal. They make things smoother, more interesting and ultimately more enjoyable. They are your friend in an unfamiliar place.
Trafalgar also uses expert local guides to further enhance your sightseeing experience. When you are travelling on your own it's all too easy to pass through a place without touching the sides. That's why our expert local guides are so invaluable – they tell the less well known tales, relate the more curious stories, recall the most obscure events and reveal the best guarded secrets to ensure every moment is full of discovery and brimming with surprises.
The prices listed cover all accommodations, all applicable sightseeing and admissions as per the itinerary, motorcoach, cruise or rail transportation, services of a professional Trafalgar Tour Director, all meals as shown in the itinerary and luggage handling.
Trafalgar Tours has pre-paid certain tips and gratuities for you such as all baggage handling at hotels and ports. Tips to restaurant staff for meals are also included in the price of your tour. Tips are customarily given to your Tour Director, Driver and Local Guides at your discretion. The recommended amounts are: Tour Directors EUR4 per day, Drivers EUR2.50 per day and Local Guides EUR1 per day. The option to prepay these tips prior to departure is possible. Please ask your consultant to include this in your quote.
The ultimate way to personalise your Trafalgar experience. Our expertly crafted itineraries strike the perfect balance between making sure you visit all the “must see” highlights, whilst still enjoying ample free time to explore on your own or take one of our great value optional excursions. Our extensive variety of optional excursions are designed to work perfectly with your tour. They let you experience more of what you choose to see, but ensure that you don't pay for activities you are not interested in, allowing you more time to do what you enjoy most.
Many of our holidays are ideally designed for single or solo travellers. Every detail is taken care of, from start to finish, so all you need to do is enjoy your holiday in the company of like-minded travellers from around the world. Meals, activities and sightseeing are all shared with your new friends, so you will never be alone - unless you choose to do some exploring or relaxing by yourself. Accommodation can be booked as a private single room or like many of our clients, you may wish to share a twin room by taking advantage of our 'Room Mate Matching Service'. You will share a room with someone from your tour (same gender), so you can avoid paying a single room supplement, in addition to making a new friend.
We have a dedicated section on our website providing more detailed information on Trafalgar including FAQ's on what you need to know before, during and after your travel; as well as information on their 'Touring Styles', and a comprehensive search facility to enable you to easily find more of their tours. Read more> (NB: This link will take you away from this tour itinerary page).
Know Before You Go
Download this “Know Before You Go” Guide, filled with all the essential information you need to assist you in preparing for your tour. Learn about each country, vital pre-trip tips and hints, and find important information you need to know while travelling this incredible region. (2MB)
Airport Transfer Information
Airport Transfers in Europe
All Trafalgar passengers receive complimentary arrival and
departure transfers by shuttle bus on the arrival and departure day of their
guided holiday at specified times.
Any passengers whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle bus transfer timings may choose to book and purchase a transfer. Additionally, passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled holiday may also book and buy a transfer through Trafalgar providing they also purchase the additional pre and post holiday hotel night(s) from Trafalgar.
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