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BEST OF SPAIN, PORTUGAL & MOROCCO
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Day 1 - Chennai -Madrid
Today, check in (transfer not included), at your Chennai
airport for the flight to Madrid. On arrival in the capital city,
we board our luxury coach and proceed to check in to our
hotel. Evening at leisure to explore the lively Tapas bars in
Spain's headiest city.
Day 2 - Madrid
This morning, we explore Madrid with our expert local guide.
We visit the Royal Palace and stately rooms formerly
inhabited by Spanish Kings since the 18th Century. Later we
pass the elegant Salamanca area and the old city, crossing
the Puerta del Sol and the famous Mayor Square. Afternoon
free for shopping. Evening at leisure. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 3 - Madrid - Salamanca - Porto
Today we depart for Salamanca, the city lies on a plateau by
the Tormes River, which is crossed by a bridge 500 ft long,
your walking tour of Salamanca takes you past beautiful
plazas, and to the 12th-century Cathedral Vieja and the13thcentury
university. Continuing our
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drive we pass the region
of Castille Leone and the Cabrera mountain region. Late
evening we cross the Portugese border and arrive in the
Porto region for our overnight stop. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 4 - Porto - Lisbon
This morning we visit The City of Bridges, Porto is Portugal's
second largest city. You'll be guided through the medieval
city center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then on
to see the Romanesque Cathedral. Continuing on we pass
Comibra- Portugals third largest city. Arrive in the capital late
evening. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 5 - Lisbon
This morning, we meet our expert local guide for an included
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On our morning
sightseeing tour we will seeo Vasco da Gama's Tomb inside
the HieronymiteMonastery, the medieval quarter of the city
and views of the Belem Tower. Later we visit the Monument
to the Great Explorers, the suspension bridge across the
River Tagus and the Hare Krishna Temple. Late evening we
return to our hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
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Day 6 - Lisbon - Seville
Early morning we depart for Spain. On rotue we pass
Setubal through the cork trees of the Alentejo region.
Arrive early evening in the capital of the Andalusia region
and check into your hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 7 - Seville
This morning we meet our expert local guide who will
show us the main sights. We will see the Alcazar - this
amazing fortress is a maze of courtyards, walled gardens
and tiled arbours. The cathedral, a striking Gothic church is
the third largest church in Europe. Inside you can see
Columbus' tomb. Evening at leisure. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 8 - Seville- Tangiers - Ferry to Morocco - Fez
We begin with a Mediterranean coastal drive with views of
the sherry wine region before reaching the coast for
embarkation on the ferry to North Africa. We continue into
a different world as we enter Morocco, driving past the Rif
Mountains driving southwards and then west to the
Imperial city of Fez and the first of our six-night stay in
Morocco! (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 9 - Fez
This morning we meet our expert local guide, for a morning
sightseeing tour. Ancient Fez occupies a position of
outstanding scenic beauty and is blessed with an ample
supply of water. On our tour we visit the Royal Palace and
the labrynthine Medina. You can experience the atmosphereof this exotic city with time to haggle over beautiful
Moroccan carpets - an everlasting souvenir! Watch the
crowds of Berbers in their flowing robes as they buy and
sell their goods accompanied by veiled women. Afternoon
is free for shopping. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 10 - Fez - Casablanca
Today we make our way to the most western of all Moroccan
cities; Casablanca. The city is bustling yet elegant, where
modern and traditional Moorish Architecture combine to
create a fascinatingly unique city. Here we find some of North
Africa's best beaches on the Atlantic Ocean. Remainder of day
is at leisure to explore the fabulous beaches and relax.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 11 - Casablanca
This morning we meet out local guide and depart for a tour
and spectacular panoramic drive of the Corniche, with
views of the Mosque and the modern sections of the city.
Next we visit the Casbah with its maze of twisted streets.
Later, there's time to explore the romantic city and its
Bogart association. (Breakfast, Dinner)
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Day 12 - Casablanca - Middle Atlas - Marrakech
This morning we savour the breathtaking drive which takes
us through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains to the ochre
coloured city of Marrakech, Africa's most popular yearround
sunny resort. Arrive early evening and remainder of
day is at leisure. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 13 - Marrakech
This morning we meet our expert local guide for a morning
sightseeing tour. The colourful city of Marrakech awakens
your senses. Later we see, Jala'a el-Fnaa square, Bahia
Palace and the vast Djemma el F'na Square with its palmreaders,
acrobats, camels, the tanneries of the Souk, the
city's enthralling marketplace, have not changed for
hundreds of years and are home to singers, jugglers, snakecharmers. Afternoon is free for shopping for bargain
hunting in the many souks and bazaars. Evening at leisure.
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Day 14 - Marrakech - Chennai
Today we check out and proceed to the airport for the
return flight to Chennai, where the tour ends. (Breakfast) |
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