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Upon arrival, you will be met at Madrid Airport and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Join your Tour Director and fellow travellers for an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant. Meals: Dinner Please Note: We recommend you select a flight that arrives no later than 17:00pm so you can enjoy the itinerary from the beginning.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before discovering the beauties of the city with a guided city tour. You will see Barrio de la Morería, the Hapsburgs District, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa, the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Your tour will also visit contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca as well as the commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. During our visit, we will taste typical Chocolate with Churros, the most Madrid style snack. Enjoy the afternoon free at leisure to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Meals: Breakfast
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After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Salamanca. Enjoy some free time in this University City and World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth. Afterwards, we continue to the Portuguese border to reach Porto, which is located along the Douro River Estuary in northern Portugal. Porto is one of the oldest European towns and proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Porto. Admire the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara Church. Afterwards, enjoy a Douro River Cruise and discover famous Port Wine Cellars with a Wine tasting experience included. The remainder of day is free at leisure. Tonight, you will have the opportunity to share a typical Fado Show with dinner with your fellow travellers. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, we depart Porto to Aveiro, which is known for its picturesque canals that have earned it the nickname 'The Venice of Portugal’. Enjoy a ride on a Moliceiro, a traditional colourful boat used for navigating the canals of Aveiro before heading to Coimbra. We will meet a local guide for a tour of Coimbra, which is a historic city known for its prestigious University (one of the oldest in Europe), charming Medieval streets and beautiful riverfront. Meals: Breakfast
This morning enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing to the Batalha Monastery, which is a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage Place by UNESCO. Afterwards, we continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré and enjoy some free time at leisure before we continue to Lisbon. Upon arrival in Lisbon, we will cross the Tagus River to Cacilhas and enjoy a dinner at a local restaurant featuring Seafood. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, join a morning city sightseeing of the Ancient Olissipo. Drive through its main squares and avenues, see Belem Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, the Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square and Liberty Avenue. The afternoon is free at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter and the Old City gathered next to its Castle with old buildings nested in narrow twisting 'Ruas' full of colour housing the genuine 'Tabernas'. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore this magnificent city. Meals: Breakfast
Today after breakfast at the hotel, we are bound for Andalusian soils, back in Spain, as we drive to Mérida, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mérida is known for its well preserved Roman ruins including the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre. Explore its rich historical heritage before continuing to Córdoba, which was once the Capital of the Caliphate. Meals: Breakfast
Today, discover the impressive tour of Córdoba's Mosque (entrance included) and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit while strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, we continue our journey towards Seville. Tonight, you will have the opportunity to share a typical dinner with your fellow travellers and discover together the traditional Andalusian cuisine. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Today, depart on a morning city tour of the Andalusian Capital. Visit the Cathedral, which is the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome. You will also see Santa Cruz Quarter, the natural scenario of Carmen as well as the myth of Don Juan before continuing on to Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. This afternoon is free at leisure to enjoy the city of light on your own. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, we depart Seville and travel south through Andalusian villages to Jerez, where you will be captivated by two of the essential elements of the Andalusian soul, Wine and Horses. We will visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art and will enjoy a Wine tasting in one of the famous local Wineries. Afterwards, we continue to Ronda to visit an Olive Oil production facility at LA Organic and taste their organic Olive Oil. The rest of the day is free at leisure to discover the secrets of Ronda. Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing from Ronda towards Gibraltar. Upon arrival, visit 'ON THE ROCKS' in Gibraltar and enjoy some free time. Afterwards, we continue to Algeciras to take the Ferry to Tangier. Upon arrival in Tangier, which is our first contact with Morocco, transfer to Tétouan, the city known as 'The White Dove’ and whose Medina is recognised a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic visit of the most interesting places in Tétouan before continuing the route to Chefchaouen, which is considered the 'Blue City' due to the colour of its houses and streets. Upon arrival, we will visit the city and walk through its Uta El Hammam Square with free time for shopping and lunch. Afterwards, we depart for Fès, crossing the Rif Mountain Range, arriving in the late afternoon. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning after breakfast, enjoy a full visit to the country's religious city. Founded in the 8th Century by Idriss II, it is considered one of the Four Imperial Capitals. During this visit, enjoy a tour through the most emblematic places such as the Royal Palace Gates, the Jewish Quarter and the Fortress that offers the best view of Fès El-Bali, the Medina or Old City. A walking tour will lead us to the famous Bab Bou Jeloud Gate, offering a glimpse into a part of the city that still lives close to the Middle Ages. Walls protect its interior, formed by hundreds of labyrinthine alleys where visitors can experience a multitude of smells and flavours in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive at a Palace in the city for a practical class on how to prepare one of Morocco's most typical dishes, Couscous. Guests will also help the cooks finish this dish as lunch is served at this location. In the afternoon we will visit nearby vineyards for a Wine tasting session. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we depart towards Marrakech, traveling entirely on the highway. Enjoy a stop in Casablanca with free time for lunch and a visit to the city. This tour includes the United Nations Square, Habous Quarter and finally the exterior of the Great Hassan II Mosque. We will arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a city tour beginning with the grand Menara Gardens, which feature a side Pavilion and countless Olive trees. Afterwards, enjoy an exterior visit to the Koutoubia Minaret, which is the twin of Seville's Giralda. In the old part of the city, we will visit the Dar el-Bacha Museum, which is known for its spectacular architecture. Finally, we will head to the Jamaa el-Fnaa Square, which is one of Morocco's most interesting places, where you can access the Souks and Medina. In the afternoon, visit different artisan guilds including woodworkers, potters, tanners and spice merchants. At some point, we will visit a riad in the Medina and a Palace house for a special moment, a traditional Tea Ceremony conducted by an expert. Learn how to make this important Moroccan beverage, which is an integral part of the country's culture. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today after breakfast, we depart early for Rabat. Upon arrival, visit the Capital of the Country including the Royal Palace Gates, the Mohamed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, we depart Rabat to Tangier. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic tour of Cape Spartel, the Palace Route and the Kasbah, where the city's inhabitants defended against pirate attacks centuries ago. Afterwards, we transfer to the Tangier Port for a fast Catamaran to Tarifa before continuing to Málaga for our overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, visit the city and explore its historical and cultural attractions. Málaga is a city full of corners that look back on several centuries of history, from the time of the Romans with its magnificent Theatre, to the time of the Arabs with the Alcazaba or the Castle of Gibralfaro. Afterwards, we continue to Granada. This city is located at the foot of Sierra Nevada between the Darro and Genil Rivers and is one of the jewels of Andalusia. Here, the impressive Andalusian legacy, represented by the Alhambra, is complemented by Renaissance architectural gems. We will have the chance to learn how to dance Flamenco before attending a dinner with a Flamenco Show in one of the most typical venues in Granada. After dinner, we invite you to take the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful views of Granada from one of the city's viewpoints. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today after breakfast at the hotel, we will visit the world famous Alhambra complex with your local expert (entrance included) and Generalife Gardens. Afterwards, we depart Granada to Madrid. In Madrid, join your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Madrid Airport for your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast
This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs. In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead. During stay in Madrid tour escort service is not available. Passport details are required at least 72 hours in advance to the tour’s departure. The Morocco portion can be modified without substantial variation of services.Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (jt)
