Tour Spain, Morocco And Portugal (Small Group, 16 Days)

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Seville: Visit a horse ranch in the Andalusian countryside near the whitewashed village of Gerida, where you’ll enjoy a Be My Guest dinner of traditional Sevillano cuisine. Toledo: The invincible swords of Toledo have defended cities for centuries. Visit an inlaid steel factory in Toledo to see local craftsmen forging the highest quality steel. Marrakesh: Visit a Moroccan pharmacy to learn about local healing creams and cosmetics made from regional ingredients. Lisbon: Visit the Hieronymite Monastery, a former monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome and exquisite example of Manueline architecture. Madrid: Drive through central Madrid and see some of the city’s famous features during an orientation with your Travel Director. Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Specialist. Visit the Old Town, travelling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the Cibeles fountain, Cervantes Monument and Royal Palace. Toledo: Explore this magnificent ancient city with your Local Specialist and visit the Church of Santo Tomé to see an El Greco masterpiece. Granada: Visit the famous Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. Explore with a Local Specialist keen to share insights into this Moorish landmark. Casablanca: See the Hassan II Mosque and the Corniche. Rabat: See the Mohammed V Mausoleum, a masterpiece of traditional Moroccan art and one of the very few Islamic religious buildings open to non-Muslims. Marrakesh: Your Local Specialist guides you past Jemaa el-Fnaa Square with its intriguing characters, and through the seemingly entangled streets of the Medina with its many souks. Fes: Led by your Local Specialist, wander the maze of streets in Fes’ ancient Medina. Witness hidden courtyards, mosques and workshops before continuing through the souks, an array of vendors selling food, clothes, leather goods and traditional handicrafts. Seville: Guided by your Local Specialist, see the Giralda Tower, former minaret of the Great Mosque and now the cathedral’s belltower. Explore the narrow streets of the Santa Cruz Quarter and emerge by the great walls of the Alcazar. Lisbon: Explore with your Local Specialist, from the Lower Town, beneath the hilltop Bairro Alto to the Terreiro do Paco. Visit the Belém Quarter to see the modern Monument to the Discoveries and the medieval Belém Tower. Fátima: Join the faithful at one of the world’s holiest sites and pay homage at the Chapel of the Apparitions or see the basilica. Salamanca: See the Salamanca’s golden Plaza Mayor, voted one of the most beautiful central plazas in Spain. : Explore Madrid, Toledo, Marrakesh, Fes, Seville and Lisbon with a Local Specialist : Discover Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Fátima and Salamanca : Visit the Synagogue and Santo Tomé in Toledo, the Alhambra in Granada, Bahia Palace and a Moroccan pharmacy in Marrakesh, the Cathedral in Seville, the Hieronymite Monastery in Lisbon and Plaza Mayor in Salamanca : View the Royal Palace in Rabat, the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, the Belém Tower in Lisbon and the Shrine at Fátima Tangier: Immerse yourself in the proud heritage of El Minzah Hotel, a famous Hispano-Moorish hotel in the heart of the city commissioned by the fourth Marquis of Bute in the 1930s. : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted : All porterage and restaurant gratuities : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) : Return ferry crossings between Spain and Morocco : Optional Experiences and free time An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing Return ferry crossings between Spain and Morocco Optional Experiences and free time

Meals

1 Welcome Reception (WR) 15 Breakfast (B) 4 Dinner (D) 1 Be My Guest (BMG) 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)

Accommodation

AC by Marriott Cuzco Occidental Meliá Marriott Jnan Palace Le Méridien N’Fis El Minzah Meliá Lebreros Olissippo Marquês de Sá Gran Corona Sol Rafael Atocha

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

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AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Segovia World Heritage Site - Its Ancient Aqueduct & Fairy-tale Castle Enjoy a visit to Segovia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which sits on a rocky outcrop between two rivers. With your Local Specialist, you’ll visit the 13th-century castle, reputed to have inspired Walt Disney, as well as seeing the best-preserved Roman aqueduct which has remained intact for 2,000 years. Adult Price: €45.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 Mijas Andalusian Hilltown & Mediterranean Dinner Visit this charming hilltop village, perched up high with splendid views of the coastline. Experience its narrow streets with white-washed houses, see the oval bullring, or hunt for hidden gems in the shops. Your evening will finish with a Mediterranean dinner at a coastal restaurant. Adult Price: €62.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 Jet-set Marbella: Puerto Banús & Mediterranean Dinner Enjoy strolling through the atmospheric whitewashed townhouses & cobbled streets of Marbella´s old town. Following a drive along Marbella´s Golden Mile, we’ll explore jet-set Puerto Banús. Then, we’ll round the evening off with a delicious speciality Mediterranean dinner in a well-known local restaurant. Adult Price: €62.00 AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 The Square at Night and Traditional Dinner You will visit the magical Jemaa el Fna Square to enjoy the exotic sights and sounds of Marrakesh by night. Then we’ll have dinner in a typical Moroccan restaurant, with music and entertainment. Adult Price: €64.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 7 Ourika Valley And Berber Village Home Visit You’ll enjoy a scenic drive into the high Atlas Mountains valley of Ourika where you’ll visit a typical home in an adobe village and enjoy the legendary hospitality of a local Berber family and the spectacular views. Adult Price: €30.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 Arabian Dinner and Entertainment in a Riad Enjoy an Arabian feast of fine food, a live band and traditional entertainment including belly dancing, in a spectacular Moroccan setting. Adult Price: €51.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 Meknes Imperial City Visit & Exploration We´ll drive to Morocco’s third Imperial city – World Heritage Meknes with its endless walls & ramparts, impressive Sultan Moulay Ismail’s 17th century granaries and stables that once housed over 12,000 horses. We’ll see the magnificent Bab el-Mansour Gate and visit a medieval school or “madrasa”. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Adult Price: €42.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 Discover The Origin Of "Tapas" & Evening In Old Seville Join us for a dinner of mouth-watering tapas-style specialties. You’ll get the chance to taste different flavours and wines, before taking an atmospheric evening stroll through the charming old quarter of Seville. Adult Price: €53.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 Flamenco: Experience the Best Show in Town Discover the passion, rhythm and magic of an Andalusian flamenco show with us this evening. We’ve organised tickets to the best show in town, where you’ll experience 90 minutes of memorable entertainment with and included drink. Adult Price: €40.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 Flamenco, the best show in town with a three-course dinner After a three-course dinner of Andalusian specialities with drinks included, you’ll discover the passion, rhythm and magic of flamenco this evening. We’ve organised tickets to the best show in town, where you’ll experience 90 minutes of memorable entertainment. Adult Price: €69.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 11 The Moorish Alcazar And Plaza América We’ll begin with a visit to the elegant 14th-century Moorish Alcazar, set in its own beautiful gardens. The gardens were recently used as the setting for the Water Gardens of Dorne in the Game Of Thrones series. Then, we’ll journey to the famous exhibition site of Plaza América - a must for any visitor to Seville. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Adult Price: €41.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 Gourmet Dinner, Parliament, Exclusive Estrela and Evening Orientation Your opportunity to view the exclusive district of Estrela, its park, basilica and the Portuguese Parliament, on the way to a delicious gourmet dinner. You’ll finish the evening with a drive along the banks of the mighty Tagus River. Adult Price: €55.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 Seafood Dinner By The Tagus River Take a ferry across the mighty Tagus River and enjoy typical Portuguese seafood and fish specialities at a local restaurant. After dinner, we’ll cross the impressive Suspension Bridge for a sweeping view over the Portuguese capital. Adult Price: €55.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 Portuguese Fado Evening Of Music & Song With Dinner An evening’s entertainment Portuguese style. You’ll savour a typical meal with local aperitifs and wines and hear beautiful, traditional Fado singing. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Adult Price: €66.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 The Golden Triangle: Sintra Mountain, Cascais & The Estoril Coast After passing through the fashionable resort of Estoril, we’ll explore the picturesque fishing village of Cascais, with its beautiful array of mansions and exclusive residences. To complete the Golden Triangle, we’ll visit one of the impressive Royal Palaces of Sintra. Adult Price: €46.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 15 Discover "El Escorial" Palace/Monastery & The ’Valley Of The Fallen’ Come with us, along with a Local Specialist, to the royal city of El Escorial, where the great monastery palace was built in the foothills of the Guadarrama Mountains. We’ll also visit the incredible Spanish Civil War memorial, which is cut into the rock face. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Adult Price: €52.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

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Day 1 Day 1: Hola Madrid
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Hola Madrid

Colour outside the lines on this unforgettable encounter with the intoxicating lands of Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Kick off your unforgettable journey in the fiery Spanish capital of Madrid. Explore the city’s vibrant streets, before joining your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and orientation drive past some of the city’s most iconic sites.
Day 2 Day 2: Explore Fiery Madrid
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Explore Fiery Madrid

Join your Local Specialist on this day of discovery, which includes views of the iconic Cibeles fountain and Paseo de la Castellana. Admire the Royal Palace and Retiro Park, originally created as a retreat for the royal family, before spending the rest of the day at leisure indulging in la buena vida. Consider an Optional Experience to the medieval UNESCO-listed city of Segovia or encounter the greatest collection of Spanish art in the world at El Prado.
Day 3 Day 3: Onwards To Toledo And Granada Dive Into Culture
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Onwards To Toledo And Granada Dive Into Culture

Witness the influence of Christians, Muslims and Jews that has spanned centuries in the imperial city of Toledo. Join your Local Specialist for a walking tour, during which you’ll visit the Church of Santo Tomé, home to El Greco’s most famous paintings - ’The Burial of the Count of Orgaz’. Then, visit the synagogue of Santa Maria La Blanca, the oldest one still standing in Europe. Celebrate the tradition of steel and Damascene manufacturing and moulding as you Dive Into Culture at a local workshop before your journey continues through the soul-stirring Andalusian landscape to Granada, where we’ll spend the night.
Day 4 Day 4: Journey To The Sunny Costa Del Sol
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Journey To The Sunny Costa Del Sol

Tread in the footsteps of Spain’s last emirs and admire the impressive palatial city of the Alhambra, a collection of palaces and fortresses dating from the 12th century. Said to have been inspired by poetry and reflecting the description of paradise found in Islamic verse. Join a Local Specialist for a guided visit exploring its intricate designs, tranquil gardens and colossal walls. We leave this ’paradise on earth’ behind and continue to the Costa del Sol.
Day 5 Day 5: Cross The Strait Of Gibraltar To Fes Stays With Stories
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Cross The Strait Of Gibraltar To Fes Stays With Stories

We travel along the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean and cross to North Africa by ferry. A memorable drive past the Rif Mountains brings us to Fes, a storied hub of traditional craftsmanship and our home for the next two nights.
Day 6 Day 6: The Medina And More In Fes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: The Medina And More In Fes

Join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour through the cultural and spiritual centre of Morocco. Stroll through the Medina of Fes, view its fortifications and Royal Palace, and admire traditional Moroccan handiwork during a visit to a carpet cooperative. Spend the rest of your afternoon at leisure. Tonight, maybe join an Optional Experience Arabian dinner in a traditional riad – a night of heartfelt local entertainment, including belly dancing, awaits.
Day 7 Day 7: Off To Vibrant Marrakesh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Off To Vibrant Marrakesh

Departing Fes, we journey west through the golden landscape which turns to rusty red, bound for vibrant Marrakesh. Past and present collide in the world-famous Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. Embrace the unrivalled energy of this cultural and economic hub.
Day 8 Day 8: Discover Marrakesh Dive Into Culture
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Discover Marrakesh Dive Into Culture

Visit the elegant Bahia Palace during your walking tour with a Local Specialist. See Jemaa el-Fnaa Square in the Old Quarter with its palm-readers, acrobats and snake charmers. Visit a traditional Moroccan pharmacy and Dive Into Culture, gaining insights into the blending of creams and cosmetics using regional ingredients. The rest of the day is yours to explore. Don’t miss the chance to shop for bargains in the souks (markets) and bazaars, or perhaps visit a local Berber village.
Day 9 Day 9: Continue To Casablanca And Tangier
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Continue To Casablanca And Tangier

We journey north to Casablanca and enjoy views of the Hassan II Mosque, with the world’s tallest minaret, before arriving in the country’s capital city. Stop at the opulent Mohammed V Mausoleum and admire Rabat’s cityscape, its historic and modern centers traversed by the Bou Regreg River below. Continue to Tangier, a gateway between Africa and Europe as prominent today as in Phoenician times. Our unique Stays With Stories this evening is the sumptuous El Minzah, an icon of the city overlooking the Bay of Tangiers and the sparkling Mediterranean beyond. The grand property, built in the Spanish-Moorish style in 1930, has welcomed the rich and famous over the past century. You’ll get to experience its warm hospitality for yourself as you contemplate the building’s colourful history.
Day 10 Day 10: Sail The Strait To Seville
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Sail The Strait To Seville

Crossing the Strait of Gibraltar by ferry, we return to Spain and journey past the region of Jerez, renowned as the origin of Spanish sherry. We drive through Andalucía and arrive in Seville. What better way to experience this lively city than witnessing the passion of flamenco? Immerse yourself in the spectacle of colourful swirling skirts and fervent rhythm of castanets during an unforgettable optional Flamenco performance this evening.
Day 11 Day 11: Explore Spectacular Seville Connect With Locals
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Explore Spectacular Seville Connect With Locals

Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour which will take you past the iconic Giralda Bell Tower. Admire the tiled fountains and pavilions in the Maria Luisa Park, the showcase for the Ibero-American Exhibition in 1929, and visit the imposing Plaza de España. Visit the ornate tomb of Christopher Columbus in the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world, then enjoy a walk through the lovely historic Jewish Quarter. Meet the Albaserrada family and their horses on their farm in the Andalusian countryside near the whitewashed village of Gerena. Here you’ll enjoy a Be My Guest experience as you Connect With Locals over a dinner featuring fresh regional ingredients and the local sangria.
Day 12 Day 12: Venture To Lisbon Dive Into Culture
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Venture To Lisbon Dive Into Culture

Your panoramic journey continues through the province of Huelva, famous for Jabugo jamón and the Rio Tinto mines. We cross into the golden fields of the Alentejo region, bound for Lisbon, the gastronomic soul of Portugal. See the gleaming Monument to the Discoveries, the suspension bridge spanning the River Tagus and Belém Tower, once the ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. Then, join your Local Specialist for a city tour of Lisbon then Dive Into Culture on a sightseeing tour of the UNESCO-listed Hieronymite Monastery built in the 16th century.
Day 13 Day 13: Lisbon Your Way
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Lisbon Your Way

Explore the centuries-old seafaring heritage of the Portuguese, paying tribute to the great explorers who bravely set off from Portugal’s shores to discover the ’New World’ during your free time today. Consider an Optional Experience to discover Portugal’s ’Golden Triangle’ of Sintra, Cascais and the Estoril coast.
Day 14 Day 14: Pilgrimage To Fátima And On To Salamanca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Pilgrimage To Fátima And On To Salamanca

We trace the path of pilgrims, who for decades have ventured north to the shrine at Fátima to pray to the Virgin Mary, and see the site of a celebrated religious miracle. Departing Portugal, we arrive in the historic university city of Salamanca – La Dorada, so named for its golden, orange and pink façades, which we will have an opportunity to see in the magnificent Plaza Mayor - voted by the locals as the most beautiful of all squares in Spain.
Day 15 Day 15: Return To Madrid
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Return To Madrid

Traversing the dramatic Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains, we arrive in Madrid, Europe’s highest capital. Spend this afternoon exploring the sights. Indulge in some last-minute shopping on Gran Vía or relax in one of the plazas and people watch. This evening we join our travel companions and Travel Director for a memorable Farewell Dinner.
Day 16 Day 16: Journey Home
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Journey Home

Our epic journey through Spain, Morocco and Portugal comes to an end this morning. All that’s left is to say a fond farewell to your newfound friends and an unforgettable experience shared. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.

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Spain, Morocco And Portugal (Small Group, 16 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Spain, Morocco And Portugal (Small Group, 16 Days)

Day 1: Hola Madrid

Day 2: Explore Fiery Madrid

Day 3: Onwards To Toledo And Granada Dive Into Culture

Day 4: Journey To The Sunny Costa Del Sol

Day 5: Cross The Strait Of Gibraltar To Fes Stays With Stories

Day 6: The Medina And More In Fes

Day 7: Off To Vibrant Marrakesh

Day 8: Discover Marrakesh Dive Into Culture

Day 9: Continue To Casablanca And Tangier

Day 10: Sail The Strait To Seville

Day 11: Explore Spectacular Seville Connect With Locals

Day 12: Venture To Lisbon Dive Into Culture

Day 13: Lisbon Your Way

Day 14: Pilgrimage To Fátima And On To Salamanca

Day 15: Return To Madrid

Day 16: Journey Home

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