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Castles
and Casbahs
Tour
Andalucia and Morocco
All in 11 Day
Weekly : On Wednesdays : Apr - Oct

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Ronda in Costa del Sol . Add Egypt
. Tour Code 05/248
Madrid,
Cordoba, Seville, Jerez, Cadiz, Algeciras, Tangier, Rabat, Casablanca,
Marrakech, Meknes, Fez, Costa Del Sol, Granada. Fantasy
and fable . . . castles and romance . . . beaches, desert sands
and oases . . . stark, stunning beauty and sun. On this 11-day,
10-night excursion through the best of Andalusia and Morocco, youll
retrace the routes of conquerors, sample wine right where it matures,
cross between continents, wander through the casbahs, and delight
in oriental treasures. Let your senses go and leave nothing to the
imagination, because, incredibly, its all real!
Tour Code : Class " T" : T-05/248 or Clase / Class"
A " : A - 05 / 248
Please note that from April 2011- this tour becomes a 12 Day tour.
Please check update below later in the year
DAY
1MADRID, CORDOBA, SEVILLE - Wednesday - Weekly - Year
Round
We meet up this morning at the coach terminal in Oriente Square
in Madrid and set out by 9 a.m., making the most of our time en
route to introduce ourselves to each other and learn more about
what lies ahead. Within a couple of hours, well be in Córdoba,
where well visit the Mosque that held a central role when
caliphs ruled this land. Then its southwestward, over the
stark plains of Andalusia, to dinner and an overnight stop in Seville.
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to add one night in Madrid ? Please click here .
DAY
2SEVILLE - Thursday (B)
Well linger today in Seville, where the Moors have left their
mark in whitewashed houses, tile roofs, graceful archways, and a
warren of intimate lanes with surprises at every turn. Our visit
will take us to the monumental and stunning tower of La Giralda,
the Cathedral that once echoed with daily calls to prayer, and the
Palace of the Alcazar, with its delicately carved stonework and
pleasure gardens that still delight. Your afternoon is free to wander
the alleyways of Seville on your own, and perhaps to stop in and
sample the tapas at an inviting establishment.
DAY
3SEVILLE, El Puerto De Santa Maria , CADIZ, ALGECIRAS - Friday
(B)
After breakfast, well motor southward through the famous grape-growing
region around Puerto de Santa Maria , and even have a chance to
stop at a winery where world-famous Xeres winesherry to the
rest of the worldis matured. Samples will be available, of
course. After the tasting, well reach the port of Cadiz, almost
surrounded by water and long Spains window on the world that
it ruled. Well tarry a while appreciate the old walled city
and its cobbled streets, then continue to our overnight stop in
Algeciras, near the very southern tip of Spain.

DAY
4ALGECIRAS, TANGIER, RABAT - Saturday (B, D)
After breakfast, well board the ferry to North Africa, and
the mysterious city of Tangier, where Spaniards in suits and Moroccans
in burnooses intermingle with souls from every continent. Well
look around the old city and its treasures, before we board the
coach for seaside Rabat, the capital of the nation. Well look
around at monumental sights that include the Royal Palace, and have
dinner and stay the night.
DAY
5RABAT, CASABLANCA, MARRAKECH - Sunday (B, D)
Its on the road again after breakfast, to fabled Casablanca,
where a great modern city with wide streets and fine shops and restaurants
stretches from the old quarter. Well sample both parts, of
course, and then continue our route through rolling terrain, into
lush valleys of fruit orchards and over mountain passes, until we
reach the desert city of Marrakech, where dinner and our overnight
accommodations await.
DAY
6MARRAKECH - Monday (B, L)
Theres too much to see in Marrakech and too much excitement
to simply move on. Well take a tour in the morning, concentrating
on the walled city that has been a mecca of desert caravans for
centuries. We wont miss the Koutoubia, with its tower that
recalls the Giralda in Seville. The Menara gardens and the souks
along winding alleys will also have our attention. After lunch,
youre on your own for shopping, or to watch the daily excitement
in Jemaaa el-Fna square, where water-sellers, jugglers and magicians
never allow a forgettable moment.
DAY
7MARRAKECH, MEKNES, FEZ Tuesday (B, D)
After breakfast, we depart Marrakech and roll out toward the Meknes,
site of imperial palaces, the impressive Sidi Said mosque, and the
Moulay Ismail mausoleum. And there are also stunning views of the
green Agdal valley. After a tour, well continue to Fez for
dinner and our overnight stop.
DAY
8FEZ - Wednesday (B, L)
Well spend a full day in Fez, and with good reason, for this
is the spiritual and cultural capital of Morocco, with its largest
old city, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Well stroll
the winding lanes and alleys to the venerable Attarin Medersa where
theology has been taught over the centuries, and see impressive
city gates and traditional mansions with archways of carved cedar
and shady courtyards. After lunch, youre free to wander on
your own, to see tanners at work over great vats, and to negotiate
for carpets and brassware.
DAY
9FEZ, TANGIER, ALGECIRAS, COSTA DEL SOL - Thursday (B, D)
We head northward in the morning, back to Tangier to board the ferry
that crosses to Spain, with a new appreciation of the currents that
connect two continents and two cultures. Past Algeciras, well
follow the dramatic Mediterranean coast of Spain, rimmed with spectacular
beaches. Well stop for the night and appreciate the fine resort
life of Spain: sand, a dinner in good company, and the sound of
waves gently breaking on shore.
DAY
10COSTA DEL SOL, GRANADA - Friday (B, D)
There will be time after breakfast to continue the Costa del Sol
experience: sun, sand, and perhaps shopping. Then its back
onto the coach for our trip inland and over gentle mountains to
the heritage city of Granada.
DAY
11GRANADA, MADRID - Saturday (B)
Have
we saved the best for last? The Palace of the Alhambra inspired
caliphs, conquerors, and writers as noted as Washington Irving,
and youll understand why as you walk through its magnificent
rooms and along its intricately decorated Moorish archways. Well
include its fabled Generalife gardens in our visit, of course, before
heading back to Madrid, with a break for lunch en route ( not included)
. Tour ends at the terminal in Madrid , or
add an extra night in Madrid . Extend
to Egypt and a Nile Cruise , or extend to Ronda .
Price
includes:
- Guided
tours as per itinerary including all entrance fees .
- English
speaking Tour Escort throughout the trip.
- Hotel
accommodation as per itinerary , including tax
- Travel
bag presented in Spain.
Travel on deluxe air-conditioned motor coach.
Breakfast daily and specific number of pre-set menu lunches
(L) and dinners (D) as indicated.
Baggage service.
Not
included:
International air transport (please consult us about our
special fares).
Expenses of a personal nature, such as Beverages or tips.
Travel Insurance, Trip cancellation insurance
Meals other than those specifically mentioned.
| CITY |
CLASS |
HOTELS |
| SEVILLA |
«T»
«C» |
Don Paco ***
Tryp Macarena **** |
| ALGECIRAS |
«T»
«C» |
Octavio ****
Octavio **** |
| RABAT |
«T»
«C» |
Chellah ****
Golden Tulip ***** |
| MARRAKECH |
«T» & «C» |
Atlas Marrakech ****
|
| FEZ |
«T»
«C» |
Menzeh ****
Zalagh Park Palace ****Sup. |
| COSTA DEL SOL |
«T»
«C» |
San Fermin ***
Alay *** |
| |
«T»
«C» |
Alixares ***
Corona de Granada **** |
Tour
Code 05/248
| PRICES
PER PERSON IN USD
$ |
| Class |
Double
Room |
Single
Supplement
|
| Tourist Hotels: "T":
Three Stars |
$ 1930 USD
|
$ 540 USD
|
| First Class : "C"
Four Stars |
$ 2230
USD
|
$ 730
USD
|
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5% Discount to the third person sharing double room.
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Supplement
: Easter week , and Apr Seville's Fair : 10 % Supplement will
be added to the rate.
- Dec
20 - Jan 1 Christmas and New Year’s season : Please add
: $177 USD per person

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