Spain Morocco and Portugal (Winter 20092010)
A 17-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $2,225
(Not Yet Rated) | Write a review
|
| Starting Price: | $2,225 |  |
| Tour Length: | 17 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Morocco, Portugal, Spain | |
  |
||
Cities Visited: The beauty of these three countries will have you reveling in vibrant colors, great spicy aromas and varied cultures that you''ll want to learn more about after visiting. The beach resort area of Costa del Sol, the mountainous region of Rif, Moroccan carpets, Spanish Tapas and Portuguese cork festivals! |
||||||||||||||
Sightseeing Highlights
- Madrid: Sightseeing includes views of the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol and Cervantes Memorial..
- Toledo: Sightseeing including the El Greco masterpiece.
- Granada: Sightseeing including a visit to the Moorish Alhambra Palace.
- Fez: Sightseeing includes a walking tour of the Medina and views of the Royal Palace.
- Marrakesh: Sightseeing including Djemma el Fna Square and visits the Bahia Palace. Stop for mint tea at a Morroccan tea house.
- Casablanca: City sightseeing tour.
- Rabat: Orientation tour including the Royal Mosque, Mausoleum and Royal Palace.
- Tangier: Orientation. See Cape Spartel.
- Seville: Sightseeing includes views of the Giralda Tower and Maria Luisa Park. Visit Cathedral and see Christopher Colombus’ tomb.
- Lisbon: Sightseeing including the Hieronymite Monastery.
Dining Highlights
- Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Madrid
- 14 hot buffet breakfasts
- 5 three-course dinners
- Highlight Dinner in Granada
- Be My Guest Dinner in Seville
Airport Transfers
Transfers on arrival at Madrid Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.00. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Madrid Airport at 08.30 and 11.30.
- London Gateway: Trafalgar passengers purchasing either “Land Only” or “Land and Air” will receive Hotelink transfers during published hours of operation. This is providing that:
- Passengers are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar on the night of their arrival and the night before their departure.
- Passengers or their Travel Agents supply Trafalgar with accurate flight information not less than 21 days prior to departure.
- European Gateways: Trafalgar passengers purchasing “Land Only” will receive coach transfers at the times published in the brochure at NO extra charge. However, if these “Land Only” passengers arrive outside the brochure advertised coach transfer times they must make their own arrangements at their own expense.
- Passengers purchasing “Land and Air” from Trafalgar will receive coach transfers at times published in the brochure or, if they arrive outside of these set times, then a separate transfer will be booked for them. These transfers will be available only on the days of arrival and departure of the tour.
- Passengers purchasing pre and post tour accommodation must arrange their own transfers regardless of whether or not they have bought “Air” from Trafalgar.
First Class Travel Highlights
- First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
- Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom on board.
- Ferry crossing between Spain and Morocco.
- Airport transfers are provided on Days 2 and 16, conditions apply.
- Escorted by a top professional, multi-lingual Tafalgar Tour Director.
- A qualified local city guide in Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Fez, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Seville and Lisbon.
- A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
- Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Madrid.
- Day 2 - Arrive Madrid Welcome to Madrid, the Spanish capital city! Time to relax or explore this lively Spanish capital. Later enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow traveling companions.
Hotel: Rafael Atocha - Day 3 - Madrid sightseeing and at leisure This morning our guided sightseeing tour features views of the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol and the Cervantes Memorial. Then time at leisure to relax or perhaps take an excursion to see the Valley of the Fallen. (Buffet breakfast)
- Day 4 - Madrid – Toledo – Granada Today we travel to the ancient capital of Castile – medieval Toledo – encircled by the River Tagus. Sightseeing with a local guide along the quaint and narrow streets highlights the Church of Santo Tome, the Synagogue and a Toledo steel workshop. Then we continue into Andalusia to Moorish hilltop Granada with its spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Tonight we enjoy a Highlight dinner together. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Hotel: Alhamar - Day 5 - Granada – Costa del Sol This morning a local guide will take us on a tour of the exquisite Moorish Alhambra Palace with its fountain filled courtyards and stunning Mozarabic architecture. Later on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most popular holiday areas in Europe, where we’ll have the chance to dip our feet in the blue waters of the Mediterranean. This evening, dinner will be served at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Melia Costa Del Sol - Day 6 - Costa del Sol – Fez (2 nights) We start the day with a Mediterranean coastal drive to Tarifa for the crossing to North Africa. We continue into a different world as we enter Morocco, driving past the Rif Mountains to the imperial city of Fez, the first of our six-night stay in Africa. Tonight, why not see some Moroccan belly-dancing and enjoy a delicious dinner in superb surroundings? (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Crown Palace - Day 7 - Fez sightseeing and at leisure Our morning sightseeing takes in the labryrinthine Medina as well as views of the Royal Palace. Enjoy the atmosphere of this exotic city as you have time to haggle over Moroccan souvenirs. This afternoon, why not visit the imperial city of Meknes? (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
- Day 8 - Fez – Marrakesh (2 nights) Today an exciting drive takes us through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains to Marrakesh, Africa’s most popular year-round sunshine resort. It was once the favorite holiday spot of the great statesman, Sir Winston Churchill. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Ryad Mogador Menara (2 nights) - Day 9 - Marrakesh sightseeing and at leisure Our morning guided sightseeing tour with a local guide visits the Bahia Palace and stops at the vast Djemma el Fna Square with its palm readers, acrobats, camels, markets and more! Here we stop for some mint tea in a typical Morroccan tea house before bargain hunting in the souks and bazaars, or maybe take an excursion to a Berber village? (Buffet breakfast)
- Day 10 - Marrakesh – Casablanca This morning, we drive to cosmopolitan Casablanca, scene of Bogart’s most romantic moments. You’ll find some of North Africa’s best beaches and coastline here. Our sightseeing tour shows us the modern sections of the city, including the amazing mosque. Then we visit the Casbah and explore its maze of twisted streets and alleys lined with colorful and tempting stalls. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Sheraton - Day 11 - Casablanca – Rabat – Tangier We enjoy a morning drive along the Atlantic Coast to Rabat, capital of this fascinating country. Orientation shows us the Royal Mosque, Mausoleum and the Royal Palace. Then we continue on to the resort of Tangier, where orientation reveals highlights of this interesting seaport, including the Straits of Hercules where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Hotel Rif - Day 12 - Tangier – Seville (2 nights) This morning we board our ferry and cruise back to Spain across the narrow Strait of Gibraltar. Then we drive through Jerez vineyards, home of sherry, leading to Andalusia’s most beautiful city, Seville. Tonight we enjoy an authentic tapas ‘Be My Guest’ dinner in a typical bodega restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)
Hotel: Tryp Macarena - Day 13 - Seville sightseeing and at leisure This romantic city was deeply influenced by the Moors, who dwelt in the area for 700 years. Hence the distinctive Moorish architecture of the Giralda Tower, which we see on the morning sightseeing along with the pools and fountains of the Maria Luisa Park and its elegant pavilions built for the Hispano-American exhibition in 1929. (Buffet breakfast)
- Day 14 - Seville – Lisbon (2 nights) Today our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure! But first we drive through the arid country of Estremadura to the Portuguese border and the capital of Portugal, Lisbon. Maybe spend the evening dining on Portuguese specialties whilst listening to haunting Fado melodies along the Bairro Alto. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Marriott - Day 15 - Lisbon sightseeing and at leisure Morning sightseeing with our audio system highlights the medieval quarter, Vasco da Gama’s tomb inside the Hieronymite Monastery, plus views of the Belem Tower and includes a walking tour of the colorful Alfama district. The rest of your day is at leisure, perhaps to shop for pottery and fishermens’ sweaters in Cascais. Tonight join your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner to celebrate the end of our tour. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)
- Day 16 - Lisbon – USA Time to bid farewell to our fellow travelers and Tour Director as our tour comes to an end. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)
Touring Date |
Land Only |
Land + Air |
Single (Land Only) |
Single (Land + Air) |
3/28/2010 - 4/12/2010 |
$2,225 |
 |
|
|
4/16/2010 - 5/1/2010 |
$2,225 |
|
|
|
|
Airfare Disclaimer Documents |
||||
- Madrid
- Toledo
- Granada
- Seville
- Fez
- Marrakesh
- Casablanca
- Rabat
- Avila
- Tangier
- Fatima
- Lisbon
Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included.
* This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
**
*** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
Traveling to Italy - Upgrade to Business Class from only $249!* - Learn How
FROM TO BUSINESS CLASS FARE
(plus taxes of approx. $80)
New York (JFK & EWR) Rome $2088
Boston (BOS) Rome $2328
Florida (MIA & ORD) Rome $2524
Los Angeles (LAX) Rome $2927
HURRY! Offer ends March 30, 2010.
- Terms and Conditions: *Business Class upgrade is valid on new 2010 bookings only when booked and paid in full 03/01/10 – 03/30/10 for travel between 06/02/10 (06/05/10 for LAX) – 09/05/10. Upgrade starts at $249 per person each direction. Valid for one way or round trip travel. Valid on Alitalia flights (600 – 699) from JFK, EWR, BOS, ORD, MIA and LAX to FCO only. Taxes of approximately $80 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details and conditions. Sample Alitalia Business Class Special Fares are subject to change and will be quoted and confirmed at time of booking. Promotion code is 10ITALYBC. Commission paid on air portion is 0%; land portion is paid at applicable agency commission level. Promotion cannot be booked online. Air tickets are non-refundable after purchase and no name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Subject to availability, not valid on groups and may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/businessclass for additional details, conditions, restrictions and combinability. **Prices are per person, land only and based on double occupancy. Call for airfare. CST#2077132-20
Save $300 per couple on Air Inclusive Europe Vacations
Terms and Conditions: *Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) valid on new 2010 Europe air-inclusive bookings when full payment is made 03/01/10 – 03/30/10 for travel between 04/01/10 – 10/24/10. Valid on select airlines and gateways only. Promotion code is 10EBAIR150. Promotion cannot be booked online. Air tickets are non-refundable after purchase and no name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/europesale for additional details, conditions, restrictions and combinability.
Book the May 15th departure of Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand & Save up to $1,200 per couple.
18 days from $5824* NOW $5224* per person air-inclusive
Travel Value Includes:
- Round-trip international airfare on Qantas
- All intra-tour air flights
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Sightseeing, special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary
- Meals and dining, including a Be My Guest exclusive as indicated in the itinerary
- Trafalgar’s First Class Travel Highlights
Terms and Conditions: *The above rate is per person, double occupancy and is based on travel on May 5, 2010. Includes round-trip air from Los Angeles via Qantas. $120 per couple savings is based on double occupancy for the May 5, 2010 departure only of the Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand 2010 tour. No deviations will be permitted at this discounted rate. All bookings must be booked and deposited by April 15, 2010 to qualify for this discount. Subject to availability. Includes all fuel surcharges and carrier-imposed fees, but fare does not include up to $10 in September 11th Security Fees, $3-$18 PFCs, and air taxes of up to $186 per person. Air portion of the itinerary is non-commissionable. Tickets are non-refundable once ticketed. Not valid for groups. Additional restrictions may apply.CST#2077132-20
Trafalgar Great Ways to Save
Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.
Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.
There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!
The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.
The earlier you pay - the more you save!
Below are our Early Payment Saving options:
Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%
Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%
Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%
Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.
Travel with Family and Friend and Save!
5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!
9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.
Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.
Share a Room and Save!
When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.
Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.
Ratings & Reviews:
This tour has no reviews yet. Have you experienced this tour? Write a review.
Related Travel Articles
Recent Related Posts from our Travel Forum:
Re: Will I be traveling with people from other countries ?
By: admin on 9/7/2009 9:22:47 PM
Trafalgar sells its tours in more than 38 countries around the world. It is therefore quite typical .. (read entire post)
Re: Are tips included ?
By: admin on 9/7/2009 9:21:07 PM
Trafalgar Tours has pre-paid certain tips and gratuities for you such as all baggage handling at hot.. (read entire post)
Visitors who viewed this tour also viewed:
Highlights of Spain Morocco and Portugal 2010
16 Days starting from $2,175
Reminders of Spain, Portugal and Morocco''s intertwined pasts surround you .. (click for more)
Highlights of Spain and Portugal (Winter 20092010)
14 Days starting from $1,750
Discover the splendor and beauty of Spain and Portugal with Trafalgar. Acqu.. (click for more)
Spain Morocco and Portugal 2010
16 Days starting from $2,775
Reminders of Spain, Portugal and Morocco''s intertwined pasts surround you .. (click for more)
Best of Spain 2010
16 Days starting from $2,799
A leisurely trip that shows you Spain''s medieval past poised harmoniously .. (click for more)
All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.