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Spain Morocco and Portugal
17 Days starting from $2,575

Countries Visited:
Morocco, Portugal, Spain

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Length: 17 Days
Type: First Class 2008
Category: Regional Europe
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: SMAP
   
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Madrid, Granada, Costa del Sol, Fez, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Gibraltar, Seville, Lisbon, Salamanca, Avila

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Details
  • SPECIALS

Sightseeing Highlights
  • Toledo: Sightseeing including the Jewish Synagogue and El Greco masterpiece.
  • Granada: Sightseeing including a visit to the Alhambra Palace.
  • Fez: Sightseeing including a walking tour of the Medina.
  • Marrakesh: Sightseeing includes Djemma Square and visits the Bahia Palace. Stop for mint tea at a Moroccan tea-house.
  • Casablanca: Sightseeing tour includes the New Mosque.
  • Rabat: Sightseeing including the Royal Palace, Mausoleum and Royal Mosque.
  • Tangier: Sightseeing tour including Cape Spartel.
  • Gibraltar: See the famous Rock.
  • Seville: Sightseeing tour including Christopher Columbus'' tomb.
  • Lisbon: Sightseeing including the Hieronymite Monastery.
  • Fatima: Visit the celebrated religious shrine.
  • Salamanca: See the Plaza Mayor.
  • Avila: See the city of St. Theresa.
  • Madrid: Sightseeing including views of the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol and Cervantes Monument.
  • Scenic drives over the Sierra Nevada mountains, Costa del Sol, foothills of the Atlas mountains, North African coastal drive, Sierra d''Aire mountains and the Sierra de Guadarrama.
  • Where Trafalgar considers that our excellent audio system will enhance the commentary made by our local guides, making your tour of a city clearer and more entertaining, it will be included.

Dining Highlights
  • 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Madrid
  • 15 hot Buffet breakfasts
  • 6 three-course dinners
  • 1 speciality dinner in Seville
23 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
  • The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
  • A qualified local city guide in Toledo, Granada, Fez, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Seville, Lisbon and Madrid.
  • Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
  • First Class ferry crossing between Spain and Morocco.
  • Madrid Airport Transfers will be provided on Days 1 and 16.
  • You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers
Group transfers on arrival at Madrid Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.00. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Madrid Airport at 08.30 and 11.30.
  • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
  • Click here to see scheduled transfer times.
  • Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to Madrid.


  • Day 2 - Arrive Madrid You are met at Madrid airport and transferred to your hotel. Time to relax or explore this lively Spanish capital. Later, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions.

    Hotel: Rafael Orense


  • Day 3 - Madrid - Toledo - Granada This morning after breakfast we travel to Toledo, capital of Castile. On our arrival a guided walking tour highlights the Jewish Synagogue and more. Next into Andalusia to hilltop Granada with its views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This evening dinner is included at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Alhamar


  • Day 4 - Granada – Costa del Sol (Marbella) Our morning sightseeing tour visits the exquisite Alhambra Palace, Spain''s most beautiful Moorish building and former residence of the Moorish kings. Then on to the centre of the Costa del Sol where tonight, you may wish to sample the nightlife of this lively beach resort area. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: NH Marbella


  • Day 5 - Costa del Sol (Marbella) – Fez (2 nights) We begin with a Mediterranean coastal drive to Algeciras 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 and the first of our six-night stay in Africa! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Crown Palace (2 nights)


  • Day 6 - Fez sightseeing & at leisure Today''s morning sightseeing tour shows us the fascinating labyrinthine Medina plus the Royal Palace. Later, enjoy the atmosphere of this exotic city with time to haggle over beautiful Moroccan carpets - an everlasting souvenir! This afternoon time is your own to do as you please. Tonight, why not enjoy some typical Moroccan cuisine and watch some expert belly dancing? (Buffet Breakfast)


  • Day 7 - Fez - Marrakesh (2 nights) Today we drive through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains to Marrakesh for two nights, Africa''s most popular year-round sun resort. It was once the favourite holiday spot of Sir Winston Churchill. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Ryad Mogador Menara (2 nights)


  • Day 8 - Marrakesh sightseeing & at leisure Our walking tour with the local guide using our audio system visits the Bahia Palace and stops at the vast Djemma Square with its palm-readers, acrobats, camels, markets and more. Here we stop for some mint tea in a typical Moroccan tea–house before bargain hunting in the souks and bazaars or maybe take an excursion to a Berber village. Tonight, why not enjoy a Moroccan show? (Buffet Breakfast)


  • Day 9 - Marrakesh - Casablanca Today we drive to Casablanca, scene of Bogart''s most magical moments and some of North Africa''s best beaches. Here our sightseeing tour shows us the panoramas to be enjoyed from the Corniche, views the Mosque and the modern section of the city. Then we visit the Casbah, to explore its maze of twisted streets. Later time to explore this romantic city and its associations with Humphrey Bogart. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Sheraton


  • Day 10 - Casablanca – Rabat – Tangier We drive along the Atlantic Coast to Rabat, capital of this fascinating country. Here we enjoy an orientation featuring the Royal Mosque, Mausoleum and Royal Palace. Then on to Tangier, where an orientation shows us the city''s highlights and the area where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean Sea. (Buffet Breeakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Rif


  • Day 11 - Tangier - Seville (2 nights) A morning ferry cruise across the Straits of Gibraltar, with views of the famous Rock. We disembark and join our coach for our journey through Jerez vineyards to beautiful Seville. Tonight, after dinner, why not experience a fiery Flamenco show? (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

    Hotel: Tryp Macarena (2 nights)


  • Day 12 - Seville sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing with audio system in this romantic city highlights the Giralda Tower along with the pools and fountains of the Maria Luisa Park, the Cathedral and Columbus'' tomb. We will also enjoy a walk through the Jewish quarter. (Buffet Breakfast)


  • Day 13 - Seville - Lisbon (2 nights) Today our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure! But first we travel through the ''Jabugo'' producing region of Spain and past the castle at Aracena to the Alentejo region of Portugal, with its many cork forests. Soon, we arrive in Lisbon, the capital, for our two nights stay. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Marriott (2 nights)


  • Day 14 - Lisbon sightseeing & at leisure Morning sightseeing with 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 colourful Alfama district. The rest of your day is at leisure, perhaps to shop for pottery and fishermen''s sweaters in Cascais. Tonight a Portuguese seafood dinner by the Tagus River is our suggestion. (Buffet Breakfast)


  • Day 15 - Lisbon – Fatima – Salamanca Today we enjoy a scenic drive through the Serra d''Aire Mountains, arriving at the Shrine at Fatima, scene of celebrated religious miracles. Then we cross the border back into Spain to Salamanca where an orientation shows us the Plaza Mayor. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Stil


  • Day 16 - Salamanca – Avila – Madrid After breakfast our first stop is at Avila, birthplace of St. Theresa, to see its mighty fortifications. From here we continue past the Sierra de Guadarrama back to Madrid for the final night of our tour. Here our sightseeing tour using our audio system features views of the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol and Cervantes Memorial. This evening join your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner. (Buffet Breakfast, Farewell Dinner)

    Hotel: Rafael Orense


  • Day 17 - Madrid - USA Time to bid farewell to new-found friends as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)



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Airfare Disclaimer
A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations).
* This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
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*** 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.
  • Toledo
  • Granada
  • Fez
  • Marrakesh
  • Casablanca
  • Rabat
  • Tangier
  • Gibraltar
  • Seville
  • Lisbon
  • Fatima
  • Salamanca
  • Avila
  • Madrid
All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations).
* 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.

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Travel during the Value Season and Save up to 50% off the cost of summer tours.

New to Trafalgar? Receive a complimentary pre or post night.

Traveled with Trafalgar before? Choose between a complimentary pre or post night OR double your Trafaglar Club Discount to 10% off of the land tour rate.

Offer ends July 31, 2008

*Terms and Conditions: All prices quoted are in US dollars and are per person, land only, based on double occupancy. Special Offer is valid on all new air-inclusive 2008/09 Europe Value Season (November 2008 – April 2009) bookings, except Trafalgar’s City Breaks tours Winter in London and London & Paris, when deposited by July 31, 2008. To receive the complimentary pre- or post- night mention code: TVLSN13 when booking. To receive the double Trafalgar Travel Club Discount of 10% (on land portion of tour only) mention code: TVLSN23 when booking. Double Trafalgar Travel Club Discount of 10% valid for past Trafalgar passengers only and not valid on Egypt or Israel tours. Offer combinable with brochure discounts but are not valid with any other promotional offer. Subject to availability, not valid on groups, cannot be booked online and can be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. †Per day, per person price of $111 is based on Trafalgar’s Christmas in Paris vacation. CST# 2077132-20


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Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT - Save up to 10%

Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.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 trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

4-6 months SAVE 2.5%

7-9 months SAVE 5%

10-12 months SAVE 7.5%

1 year or more SAVE 10%

All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Greek Cruises, Egypt, European Express tour and extra night accommodation.*When booking our Basel to Amsterdam River Cruise please check our River Cruise brochure for the savings and discounts exclusions. Conditions apply.

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SAVE ON YOUR 2nd TOUR - Save 5%

Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling 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 sex on a 'twin room' 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 vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.


   
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