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Castles
and Casbahs
Tour Andalucia and Morocco
All in 11 Day:
Weekly : On Wednesdays
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, you’ll
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, it’s all real!
Departure:
Tour starts weekly in Madrid on WEDNESDAYS
Tour Code : Clase / Class " T" : T-05/248 or Clase / Class"
A " : A - 05 / 248
DAY 1—MADRID, CORDOBA, SEVILLE - Wednesday
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, we’ll be in Córdoba,
where we’ll visit the Mosque that held a central role when
caliphs ruled this land. Then it’s southwestward, over the
stark plains of Andalusia, to dinner and an overnight stop in Seville.
Prefer
to add one night in Madrid ? Please click here .
Salida de nuestra TERMINAL, Plaza de Oriente,
a las 9.00 h., hacia Córdoba. Visita de su famosa Mezquita.
Continuación a Sevilla. Alojamiento.
DAY 2—SEVILLE - Thursday (B)
We’ll 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.
Desayuno y alojamiento. Visita monumental
y panorámica. Tarde libre.
DAY 3—SEVILLE, El Puerto De Santa Maria
, CADIZ, ALGECIRAS - Friday (B)
After breakfast, we’ll 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 wine—sherry to the
rest of the world—is matured. Samples will be available, of
course. After the tasting, we’ll reach the port of Cadiz, almost
surrounded by water and long Spain’s window on the world that
it ruled. We’ll 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.
Desayuno y salida
hacia el Puerto de Santa Maria , donde visitaremos unas famosas
bodegas de vino . Embarque en el tipico " vaporcito Adriano
" para realizar un recorrido maritimo por la bella Bahia de
Cadiz . ( de Diciembre a febrero no opera ) . Desembarque en Cadiz
y recorrido panorámico. Salida hacia Tarifa y Algeciras ,
alojamiento.
DAY 4—ALGECIRAS, TANGIER, RABAT - Saturday
(B, D)
After breakfast, we’ll 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. We’ll
look around the old city and its treasures, before we board the
coach for seaside Rabat, the capital of the nation. We’ll look
around at monumental sights that include the Royal Palace, and have
dinner and stay the night.
Desayuno. Embarque en el ferry rumbo a
Tánger. Desembarque y visita panorámica, prosiguiendo
a Rabat. Visita de la ciudad. Cena y alojamiento.
DAY 5—RABAT, CASABLANCA, MARRAKECH - Sunday
(B, D)
It’s 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. We’ll 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.
Desayuno y salida hacia Casablanca. Visita panorámica.
Continuación hacia Marrakech. Cena y alojamiento.
DAY 6—MARRAKECH - Monday (B, L)
There’s too much to see in Marrakech and too much excitement
to simply move on. We’ll take a tour in the morning, concentrating
on the walled city that has been a mecca of desert caravans for
centuries. We won’t 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,
you’re 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.
Desayuno, almuerzo y alojamiento. Por
la mañana visita de la ciudad. Tarde libre.
DAY 7—MARRAKECH, 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, we’ll continue to Fez for
dinner and our overnight stop.
Desayuno y salida hacia Meknes. (Almuerzo
libre.) Visita. Continuación a Fez. Cena y alojamiento.
DAY 8—FEZ - Wednesday (B, L)
We’ll 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. We’ll 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, you’re free to wander on
your own, to see tanners at work over great vats, and to negotiate
for carpets and brassware.
Desayuno, almuerzo y alojamiento. Por
la mañana visita de la ciudad. Tarde libre.
DAY 9—FEZ, 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, we’ll
follow the dramatic Mediterranean coast of Spain, rimmed with spectacular
beaches. We’ll 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.
Desayuno y salida hacia Tánger.
(Almuerzo libre.) Embarque rumbo a Algeciras. Desembarque y traslado
a la Costa del Sol. Cena y alojamiento.
DAY 10—COSTA 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 it’s back
onto the coach for our trip inland and over gentle mountains to
the heritage city of Granada.
Desayuno. Tiempo libre. A media mañana,
salida hacia Granada. Cena y alojamiento.
DAY 11—GRANADA, 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 you’ll understand why as you walk through its magnificent
rooms and along its intricately decorated Moorish archways. We’ll
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 .
Extend to Egypt and a Nile Cruise
, or extend to Ronda .
Desayuno. Visita del Palacio de la Alhambra
y Jardines del Generalife. Salida hacia Madrid, a la TERMINAL.
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.
Add Madrid Hotel Stay ?
Compare with the
12 days , 13-Day
, 14
days
or The 17
day version. Add Ronda
in Costa del Sol
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 , please ask for the flyer
• Meals other than those specifically mentioned.
| NIGHTS |
CITY |
CLASS |
HOTELS |
| 2 |
SEVILLA |
«T»
«A» |
Don Paco ***
Melia Lebreros**** |
| 1 |
ALGECIRAS |
«T»
«A» |
Almar ***
Octavio **** |
| 1 |
RABAT |
«T»
«A» |
Majiliss ****
Farah Rabat ***** |
| 2 |
MARRAKECH |
«T»
«A» |
Ayoub *** Sup.
Atlas Marrakech **** |
| 2 |
FEZ |
«T»
«A» |
Menzeh ****
Menzeh Zalagh ****Sup. |
| 1 |
COSTA DEL SOL |
«T»
«A» |
San Fermin ***
Natali *** |
| 1 |
|
«T»
«A» |
Alixares ***
Corona de Granada **** |
| PRICES
PER PERSON IN USD
$ |
| Class |
Double
Room |
Single
Supplement
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| Tourist Hotels: "T":
Three Stars |
$ 2230 USD
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$ 790 USD
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| First Class : "A"
Four Stars |
$ 2530
USD
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$ 980
USD
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- 5% Discount to the third person
sharing double room.
- Easter week , Seville's Fair: 15 % 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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Castles and Casbahs
Les châteaux et Casbahs
La fantaisie et la fable. . . Les châteaux
et la romance. . . Sables de plages et de déserts. . . la
beauté étourdissante sous un soleil chalereux. Durant
cette excursion de 11 jours et de 10 nuits à travers les
meilleurs coins de l’Andalousie et du Maroc, vous retracerez
les routes des conquérants, vous dégusterez le vin
là où il mûrit, vous voyagerez entre les continents,
vous errerez par le casbahs, et découvrirez le plaisir des
trésors orientaux. Laissez aller vos sens et ne laissez rien
à l'imagination, parce que, incroyablement, c’est tout
réel!
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