Arrival at Madrid airport. After clearing simple immigration and customs formalities, meet your transferist OUTSIDE the luggage claim area (look for someone holding a sign bearing your name) You will be transferred to your First Class hotel. Take advantage of the free time to get to know one of Europe's most dynamic capital cities. In the early evening, enjoy an "Illuminated Madrid" drive through the bustling streets of the old city, ending at the historical and impressive Plaza Mayor. This area is home to some of the most typical restaurants and taverns, which serve the delicious "tapas". (Optional: PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a Tapas Dinner tonight.) Return to your hotel at your own convenience. Overnight: Catalonia Gaudi, Madrid or similar
Day 2
Sunday: Madrid City Tour
Buffet breakfast. This morning's escorted panoramic tour will allow you to get a glimpse of some of Madrid's most outstanding attractions, like the Puerta del Sol, the magnificent fountains of Neptune and Cibeles, the stately Alcala Gate, the busy Gran Via, the Plaza de España and the Plaza de Oriente. Free time for lunch on your own. (Optional: PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a Lunch today.) Highly recommended this afternoon, is an optional tour to the Imperial former capital city of Toledo, where you will be escorted through its narrow cobblestone streets. Sightseeing will include the interior of the magnificent Gothic cathedral and a visit to St. Tome Church, where El Greco's masterpiece painting is displayed. There will also be some time for shopping for the unique typical local artisanry. (Optional: PREMIUM PACKAGE includes the tour to Toledo) Return to Madrid for accommodations. Overnight: Catalonia Gaudi, Madrid or similar
Day 3
Monday: Madrid - Merida - Seville
Buffet breakfast. Departure through the once-remote region of Extremadura, home to many of the "conquistadors". Arrival in ancient Merida. Free time for lunch. (Optional: Lunch included in PREMIUM PACKAGE.) In the afternoon, visit the impressive Roman amphitheatre archeological site before continuing to Seville. (Optional: Dinner included in PREMIUM PACKAGE.) Overnight: Novotel Sevilla, Seville or similar
Day 4
Tuesday: Seville City Tour
Buffet breakfast. This morning's sightseeing will explore this gracious and charming city, Spain's third largest. See the Tower of Gold, the tranquil Maria Luisa Park, the quaint Santa Cruz Quarter, and finally the huge cathedral (one of the world's largest) with its Giralda Tower (a former minaret). Free time for lunch on your own. The afternoon is free to continue to explore or shop. This evening an optional Flamenco Show is suggested, with the enjoyment of local wine. (Optional: PREMIUM PACKAGE includes Flamenco Show and drink.) Overnight: Novotel Sevilla, Seville or similar
Day 5
Wednesday: Seville - Cordoba - Granada
Buffet breakfast. Depart to Cordoba. Tour one of the world's marvels, the former Great Mosque (now a cathedral). Free time for lunch on your own. Continue to Granada, passing thousands of acres of olive groves. (Optional: PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner tonight.) This evening, an excellent suggestion would be to visit (optionally) the typical Albaicin quarter, where Andalusian customs, music and wine join to create a fascinating atmosphere. (Optional: PREMIUM PACKAGE includes this visit). Overnight: Nevada Palace, Granada or similar
Day 6
Thursday: Granada - Costa del Sol
Buffet breakfast. This morning, enjoy an escorted tour of the magnificent Alhambra and the verdant Gardens of the Generalife. Departure to the world-famous resort area of the Costa del Sol. Overnight: Melia Costa Del Sol, Torremolinos or similar
Day 7
Friday: Costa del Sol
Buffet breakfast. Free days to enjoy this vacationer's paradise. Overnight: Melia Costa Del Sol, Torremolinos or similar
Day 8
Saturday: Costa del Sol
Buffet breakfast. Free days to enjoy this vacationerÂ’s paradise. Overnight: Melia Costa Del Sol, Torremolinos or similar
Day 9
Sunday: Costa del Sol - Algeciras - Fez
Buffet breakfast. NOTE: Today we begin the Morrocan portion of our trip, this morning we join our Moroccan tour (different motorcoach, driver and guide) and depart to Algeciras to board the ferry, crossing the Straits of Gibraltar to pass (assisted) Moroccan border formalities, to begin a tour of exotic Morocco with continuation to the Imperial city of Fez (brief stop en route). Dinner at the hotel included.
Overnight: Royal Mirage Fez, Fez or similar
Day 10
Monday: Fez
Breakfast. Morning tour of this, the most Imperial of Morocco's ancient cities. Pass through both the old Christian and Jewish quarters, and stop before the seven doors of the Royal Palace. Next visit the Grand Medina, declared by UNESCO a Patrimony of Humanity. Here see the first university of the western world and the Nejarine fountain. Afternoon free. Dinner and accommodation.
Overnight: Royal Mirage Fez, Fez or similar
Day 11
Tuesday: Fez - Meknes - Marrakech
Breakfast. Depart to Meknes for a panoramic tour, including the Bab Al Mansour gate, considered the most beautiful in Morocco. Continue to Beni Mellal. In the afternoon, proceed to Marrakech. Dinner and accommodations. Overnight: Atlas Medina Spa, Marrakech or similar
Day 12
Wednesday: Marrakech
Breakfast. City tour including the Koutoubia Minaret, twin to the Giralda in Seville. Also the Saadianas tombs, the Palace of the Bahia and the incomparable Dejna el Fna Square, where you may see musicians & dancers, storytellers, water sellers and snake charmers. Lunch at the hotel. Tonight an Optional Fantasy dinner-show at Chez Ali in the desert. Overnight: Atlas Medina Spa, Marrakech or similar
Day 13
Thursday: Marrakech - Casablanca
Breakfast. Departure to Casablanca, the country's largest and most modern city, and the economic capital. Panoramic tour with the exterior of the huge Hassan II Mosque. Free time before continuing to the hotel for dinner and accommodations. Overnight: Royal Mansour, Casablanca or similar
Day 14
Friday: Casablanca - Rabat - Tangier
Breakfast. Depart to nearby Rabat, residence of the king and Royal capital, for a tour including the exterior of the Palace, Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V. Continue to Tangier, pausing in Larache. Orientation to Tangier before going to the hotel for dinner and accommodations. Overnight: El Minzah, Tangier or similar
Day 15
Saturday: Tangier - Algeciras - Malaga
Breakfast and departure by ferry across the Straights of Gibraltar to Algeciras and continue to the hotel. Overnight: Malaga Centro, Malaga or similar
Day 16
Sunday: Depart for hometown
Buffet breakfast. Pre-arranged transfer to Malaga airport at the proper time to check-in for your flight to your home city.
Inclusions:
Airport Transfers: Madrid Transfer - Airport to Hotel; Malaga Transfer - Hotel to Airport
15 nights First Class accommodations
Buffet breakfast daily plus 6 dinners in Morocco
Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach transportation
Professional tour escort throughout (bilingual English/Spanish)
Escorted sightseeing tours with bilingual guide in Madrid, Cordoba, Granada, and Seville.
Evening Illuminations tour of Madrid
Baggage (1 piece per person) handling at hotels
Travel bag (delivered in Spain)
Exclusions:
Air fares between your hometown and Madrid/Barcelona.
Optional tours, tips to guides, driver, and tour manager.
Items of a personal nature such as laundry, wines, water,
beverages, food other than the table d'hote menu, passport and visa fees,
insurance, airport taxes and fees, and foreign port taxes unless specifically
indicated in the package inclusions
Additional Note
Surcharges: A documentation and shipping fee of $25 will be added to all online bookings.
Optional Premium Package ($269 per person): You may wish to enhance your tour experience by adding our exclusive Premium Package. Package includes:
Price: All Prices are in USD. Prices are per person based upon shared twin room occupancy.
All prices are based on current exchange rates and are subject to change
without notice.
Children: All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for
children on escorted or guided tours is six. There is no minimum age on independent packages. Discounts for
children sharing a room as third may apply to children under 12.
Booking Information
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Prices: Quoted prices are based on US Dollars and are subject to change without notice.
Tour Accommodations:
The Tour Operator reserves the right, if necessary, to substitute other similar hotels for hotels listed. Such substitutions may be made at any time and without prior notice. The Tour Operator cannot be held responsible for hotel over-bookings; should such occur, the Tour Operator will undertake to find similar accommodations in the same area.
English-Speaking tour escort: A professional bilingual tour director will accompany tours while traveling by motorcoach. Most tours will operate in both Spanish and English on the same motorcoach. In the unusual event that a group numbers less than 15 persons, the Tour Operator reserves the right to operate the tour in minibus or private car with a bilingual driver-escort, or by first class rail transportation.
Hotels: Unless otherwise stated, prices are per room and based on one, two or three persons sharing a room with private bath. A limited number of single rooms are available at additional cost. Triple rooms are not recommended.
Meals and sightseeing:
As indicated in the itineraries. Meals do not normally include beverages except coffee or tea with breakfasts.
Passport and visas: A valid passport is required for United States citizens. Citizens of other countries require a valid passport and may require additional documents. Such persons should contact consulates of countries to be visited and obtain proper documents before departure. The possession of required and valid passport and visas is the sole responsibility of the traveler. The Tour Operator assumes no liability for lack of proper documents.
Baggage: Although airline regulations generally allow free of charge a maximum of two bags with combined length, width and height of 106 inches (economy) or 124 inches (first class); the Tour Operator will accommodate only one normal size suitcase plus one small overnight bag on motorcoach tours.
Surcharges: A documentation and shipping fee of $25 will be added to all online bookings.
Cancellation: Once a partial or full payment has been made, cancellations will
only be accepted in writing. Cancellation terms will be applied based on the
date that the written cancellation is received and based on the following dates prior to departure.
Cancellations received more than 45 days prior to departure will have a penalty of $50 per person;
Cancellations received between 45 and 22 days will have a penalty of $100 per person;
Cancellations received between 21 and 16 days will have a penalty of 35% per person.
Cancellations received between 15 and 8 days will have a penalty of 50% per person.
Cancellations received within 7 days or less before departure or "no shows" will receive no refund. No refund will be made for abandonment of services. No refunds will be made for transfers, city tours or any other services (including meals, accommodations or transportation) voluntarily not taken.
There is 6% handling fee add-on to the above penalties.
Insurance: The Tour Operator highly recommends that each traveler purchase travel and cancellation insurance. Such insurance can be obtained through your professional travel agent.
Changes: Travelers holding confirmed tour or hotel package reservations may request a change of date to another tour or hotel package of equal or greater value. Online changes can be made up to 45 days before departure and are subject to availability. There will be a charge of $25 for such changes if accepted by the Tour Operator.
Responsibility: The Tour Operator holds itself free of any responsibility for any cause, in all matters connected with hotels, accommodations, sightseeing tours and transportation, whether by air, rail, bus, motorcar, boat or any other means. The Tour Operator and/or its agents will not be responsible for the loss or damage of any of the traveler's belongings. The Tour Operator reserves the right to accept or retain any person as a member of a tour at any time. Baggage and personal effects are at the owner's risk throughout the tour unless insured.
Limitations of Liability: The Tour Operator and its agents act only as agents for the traveler's hotels, restaurants, sightseeing and
transportation (such as railroad, aircraft, boat, motorcoach, automobile, or any conveyance). The Tour Operator and its agents shall not be responsible or liable for any injury, loss or damage, delay or inconvenience arising out of or in connection with any defect in any vehicle or any act, omission, neglect, accident, error or default of any company or person engaged in providing such hotel, restaurant, sightseeing, transportation or other services of the tour. The Tour Operator and its agents shall not be responsible or liable for alterations of the tour itinerary or arrangement, if such alterations become advisable or necessary for the comfort or well being of any passenger, or for any reason whatsoever. The right is reservedto withdraw any or all tours or portions thereof. The sole and exclusive responsibility and liability of the airline shall be in accordance with and as limited by the contract of carriage in the passenger's ticket, the applicable tariffs, and provisions of the Warsaw Convention, if applicable.
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