Lisbon, Caceres, Seville, Ronda, Costa del Sol, Tangier, Volubilis, Meknes, Fez, Casablanca, Marrakech, Rabat, Granada, Toledo, Madrid
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Make your way across two continents and discover an array of cultures, customs, and cuisines on this 12 day tour of Spain and Morocco from Lisbon
Depart from the Lutecia Smart Design Hotel (Av. Frei Miguel Contreiras, No:52) at 07:30am (please be there no later than 07:15am), unless otherwise stated on your voucher. Departure to the border with Spain before continuing to Cáceres. Free time at leisure to explore its Plaza Mayor and to walk through the old city and its famous medieval quarter, very well preserved and considered a World Heritage place. Continue south to Seville in Andalucia. Overnight Seville.
Morning city sightseeing tour, including María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, the exterior of the city’s stunning Cathedral and its bell tower, called Giralda and the typical neighbourhood of Santa Cruz with its streets, squares, and narrow alleys. If you wish, you can optionally navigate the Guadalquivir River, during which you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Gold Tower and Expo 92 or visit to the Maestranza bullring. Lunch at a restaurant. Overnight Seville.
After breakfast, depart along the Route of the White Villages for Ronda. You will have some free time before continuing to Torremolinos on the Costa del Sol where you have the afternoon at leisure. Overnight Torremolinos, Costa del Sol.
Departure from the Costa del Sol to embark on a ferry, crossing the Strait of Gibraltar. Arrival in Morocco with a guided panoramic tour to know the surroundings of Tangier, Grottos de Hercules, and Cape Spartel. Free time. Possibility of an optional excursion to Tetuan. Overnight Tangier.
Travel through the Middle Atlas, towards Fez. First stop in Volubilis to visit its Roman ruins, the main road Decumanus Máximo, which begins at the gate of Tangier and ends at the Arc de Triomphe of Caracalla of 217 AD. It is paved and surrounded by spacious and decorated houses. Continue to Meknés, one of the Imperial cities that became the capital of Morocco under the reign of Moulay Ismail. We will visit its medina, its El-Hedim square and its famous Bab Al Mansour gate, the most beautiful in Morocco. In the afternoon, arrival in Fez for overnight.
After breakfast, begin the day with a visit of the first of the imperial cities, the intellectual and religious capital of Morocco. We will start with a panoramic tour from the hotel to visit the royal palace and its 7 gates or Dar Al-Makhzen on the way to the fascinating world of the medina of Fez El Bali, the oldest and most extensive in Morocco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 785 mosques and more than 2,000 squares, streets and alleys that represent a labyrinthine return in time. From Bab Boujloud to Seffarine square we will make a journey through the centuries starting in the 9th to the 19th century. Along the walk we will learn how these alleys are structured, the different constructions that make up the walls of the medina, in addition from its artisan guilds and neighbourhoods such as leather tanners or seamstresses to see their old ways of working. We will know a Medersa, and we will finish to the sound of the hammer of the potters working the copper as they did hundreds of years ago. Lunch in a typical restaurant and free afternoon. We recommend taking an optional excursion to explore the medina and see the handicraft and carpet tour for those interested in learning about their art or buying. Overnight Fez.
Depart to Casablanca, the economic capital of the country, with its famous Corniche. Enjoy some free time to visit the Great Hassan II Mosque, which was built by more than 3,000 artisans. Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon. Overnight Marrakech.
After breakfast visit of Marrakech, another of the important imperial cities. The visit starts from the Koutouia Mosque, formerly used as a bookstore, it is the symbol of the city. We will continue to the sumptuous Bahia Palace, built in the 19th century by hundreds of artisans from Fez. Continue from the Jewish quarter or Mellah through the kissaría square to the Djmaa El Fna square, a living museum and intangible cultural heritage of Humanity, where storytellers, snake charmers, jugglers, dancers and more, constitute an authentic court of miracles. Continue through the souk and its alleys full of businesses, workshops, and terraces to meet the guilds of carpenters, sharpeners and a Berber pharmacy of remedies and natural products mostly from argan and derivatives. Back in the square, free time then lunch in a restaurant. Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight Marrakech.
After breakfast we will leave for the administrative capital of the country, Rabat, another of the imperial cities and official residence of the royal family. Upon arrival we will visit its key points such as the Tour Hassan, an unfinished mosque that rises dominating the esplanade with more than 200 columns and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, built in memory of the sultan who achieved the independence of the country and in which the royal guard, in colourful gala dress, they guard the entrance to the monument on horseback. Free afternoon to stroll through the medina, Kasbah of Oudayas and its promenade on the banks of the Buregreg river. Overnight Rabat.
Depart for Tangier to embark the ferry and cross the Strait towards Spain. Arrival at the Costa del Sol. Overnight Torremolinos, Costa del Sol.
Departure to Granada. Visit to the spectacular group of monuments of the Alhambra and Generalife, former residence of the Moorish kings, with its magnificent fountains, gardens, and arches. Overnight Granada.
Following breakfast, depart towards the Imperial City of Toledo, full of history and monuments. After lunch enjoy a tour through the city’s narrow streets and alleys. Continue to Madrid with a late afternoon arrival. End of our services upon arrival into Madrid city centre.
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Accommodation in 4* hotels
Multilingual tour speaking guide
Sightseeing tour with local guide in Seville, Fez, Marrakech, Rabat, Granada and Toledo
Tours as per itinerary
12 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 8 Dinners
Transportation by air conditioned vehicle with free Wi-Fi onboard
Entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary
Local taxes
Fast ferry tickets
Passport or visa fees
Beverages during meals and any meal not expressly listed above
Hotel taxes, service charges and tips of any kind
Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned
Any other items of personal nature
All rates are based on twin/double share. Please enquire for single and triple rates. Rates are based on AUD. Availability is conditional on final confirmation from the supplier and is subject to change.
Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.
Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m. Service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.
Itinerary is subject to change at any time without notice.
Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
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