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transport to the Gran Vía district. TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Barcelona city tour. “Spanish Vil-
Welcome to Madrid! Upon arriving at the airport, we will lage” visit and evening transfers to Las Ramblas district.
be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check the infor- Today we will explore Barcelona, an impressive city right
mation boards in the hotel reception area for details of on the Mediterranean Sea. Starting with an informative city
the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travellers. tour with a local expert (note: If the group has fewer than
Towards the end of the day, we provide transfers to the fifteen people, explanations can be given by our guide.)
Egyptian Debod Temple, Plaza de España and Gran Via;
a vibrant district where you can dine at your preferred res-
We also visit the city’s historic central area with its Goth-
ic neighbourhood dating back to the Middle Ages. We will
visit the area where the Olympic Games took place. We will
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taurant: Indian, Chinese, Spanish and Middle Eastern are
some of the options available. get the chance to see La Sagrada Familia Basilica; the mas- DEPARTURE DATES
terpiece designed by the architect Gaudí. Following this, we
02 WED/SUN . Madrid.- include the entry ticket to visit ‘Poble Espanyol’ (mean-
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Madrid city tour. Stroll through the ing ‘Spanish Village’). This open-air architectural museum is
situated in one of the most emblematic areas of Barcelona.
Every Tuesday
Retiro Park. Visit to the Plaza de Toros de las Ventas bull- Enjoy Spanish craftsmanship and discover the architectural
ring. Evening tranfer. styles, traditions and folklore of the different communities
The morning starts with a comprehensive tour through the in Spain. Take some free time to explore the city on your EXPECTED HOTELS
centre of Madrid including Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Nep- own. In the evening we provide transfers to Las Ramblas
tuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de Colón and Plaza Mayor. and Plaza Catalunya area for dinner, where you can select
We then visit to Retiro Park, an oasis in the city centre, from a great variety of restaurants. Return to the hotel. See the hotels provided for this trip in the
where we will see the lake and the Glass Palace. A visit final part of the brochure and on the website’s
to Las Ventas Bullring (admission included) is next, this 05 SAT/WED. Barcelona.- “My Trip” page.
is one of the most famous bullrings in the world where we After breakfast, end of our services.
will learn about the tradition of “corridas” in the Bullfighting
Museum. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. At sun-
set we provide a transfer to Plaza de Oriente, opposite
IMPORTANT NOTE
the Royal Palace, an elegant and bustling area with many During your stay in Barcelona as part of
restaurants serving different cuisines such as local Spanish the Madrid to Barcelona trip departing on
food, international, and Chinese. Enjoy a pleasant dinner of sarturdays, you will only have the pano-
your choice, then return to the hotel together.
ramic visit of the city included, after this
03 THU/MON. Madrid - Zaragoza - Poblet - THE PRICE INCLUDES visit you will have the afternoon free to do
as you wish.
Montserrat - Barcelona.-
• Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: The Pilar Basilica. Monastery of
Poblet, rack train to Montserrat. speaking guide, basic travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
In the morning we leave for Aragón over the lands of Castile. • Includes arrival transfer
In ZARAGOZA we stop briefly to see the Pilar Basilica. We • City tour in: Madrid, Poblet, Barcelona.
continue to the Monastery of Poblet, surrounded by its • Evening Transfer: Debod Temple and Plaza de Espana/Gran
walls in a beautiful site that is one of the best-preserved Via in Madrid, Plaza de Oriente in Madrid, Ramblas and Plaza
medieval monasteries in the world (entrance and guided
tour included) . We then proceed to the Monastery of de Catalunya in Barcelona.
Montserrat where you will go up the mountain on a rack • Ticket admission: Las Ventas bullring in Madrid, Poblet
train to see its fantastic scenery. Following this we will con- Monastery, Poble Espanyol in Barcelona.
tinue to BARCELONA, arriving in the late- afternoon. • Train: Montserrat.
Note: In the winter months, from November to March, due to
the shorter days, we will not visit the Monastery of Poblet in
order to reach Montserrat in the daylight.
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Mertola
Seville 2 1
GRANADA-SPAIN Granada
Marbella
Málaga
(Opt. 1) South of Spain with Lisbon the playground of Europes rich and famous. In the af- OPTION 2
01 SAT. Madrid - Arrival.- ternoon we will continue through the hills until we reach
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Upon arriving at the airport we will be waiting to transfer
you to your hotel. You can enjoy free time until the begin- 05 WED. Seville.-
ning of your tour. Please, check the informative posters
placed at the hotel reception area which have all the in- TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Guided visit with local expert
formation about the welcome meeting with your guide and in Seville. Boat trip along the river Guadalquivir. Night
fellow travelers. Towards the end of the day, we provide transfer to the historic center.
transfers to the Egyptian Debod Temple, Plaza de Es- After breakfast, a local expert will guide you on a scenic
paña and Gran Via; a vibrant district where you can dine visit of Seville featuring the Cathedral and its famous
at your preferred restaurant: Indian, Chinese, Spanish and
Middle Eastern are some of the options available.
Giralda (bell tower), the banks of the Guadalquivir River,
popular neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana and the FROM 810$-DAYS 8
beautiful Plaza de España. After the visit, we will include
02 SUN. Madrid.- a boat trip along the river Guadalquivir, enjoying the DEPARTURE DATES
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Madrid city tour. Stroll through the panoramic views from the boat. Afterwards, you will have
Retiro Park. Visit to the Las Ventas bullring. Evening transfer. free time to explore at your own leisure. At the end of the
afternoon, we will go to the historic city center area
The morning starts with a comprehensive tour through
the center of Madrid including the Paseo del Prado, Cibe-
(Calle Alfonso XII) where there are many different types
of restaurants for you to choose from.
Every Saturday
les, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de Colón and Plaza
Mayor. We then will visit Retiro Park, an oasis in the city 06 THU. Seville - Jerez de los Caballeros- Monsaraz
center, where we will see the lake and the Glass Palace. - Evora - Lisbon.-
A visit to Las Ventas Bullring (admission included) is HIGHLIGHTS: a beautiful scenery where we will visit
EXPECTED HOTELS
next. This is one of the most famous bullrings in the world walled villages. Evora Chapel of bones.
where we will learn about the tradition of the corridas at We will leave Seville and set out on a stage of scenic See the hotels provided for this trip in
the Bullfighting Museum. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon beauty. Through hills and olive tree groves we will enter the final part of the brochure and on
at your own leisure. At sunset we will provide a transfer Extremadura. We will stop in JEREZ DE LOS CABALLEROS, the website’s “My Trip” page.
to Plaza de Oriente, opposite the Royal Palace, an ele- this town once belonged to the Knights Templar and is
gant and bustling area with many restaurants serving dif- where Vasco Núñez de Balboa was born. We will then en-
ferent cuisines, such as local Spanish food, international ter Portugal. MONSARAZ, is one of the most picturesque
and Chinese. Enjoy a pleasant dinner of your choice. At villages in Portugal with old fortified walls, a castle, great
the end of the evening we will return to the hotel. views and white-painted streets brimming with flowerpots. THE PRICE INCLUDES
We will then travel to the city of EVORA, declared a World • Europamundo General Services: Travel
03 MON. Madrid - Granada.- Heritage Site thanks to its white-painted streets, Renais-
TODAYS HIGLIGHTS: Lunch included. Entrance and local sance palaces and cathedral. Time for lunch. We will also
by bus with English speaking guide, basic
guide in the Alhambra (if you bought the trip with the visit the impressive Chapel of Bones (admission includ- travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
entrance included). Evening transfer. ed), which was built using the bones from over 5000 skel- • Includes arrival transfer
We leave Madrid in the early morning. We travel to the etons! We will arrive in LISBON toward the end of the day. • Boat: Guadalquivir river in Seville.
south across La Mancha, stopping in PUERTO LAPICE,
a manchego village evoking the figure of Don Quixote. • City tour in: Madrid, Seville, Lisbon.
07 FRI. Lisbon.- • Evening Transfer: Debod Temple, Plaza
We will enter Andalusia via Despeñarros, arriving in
GRANADA. Lunch included. In the afternoon, if you TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: City Tour of Lisbon. Evening transfer. de España and Gran Vía in Madrid, Plaza
bought the trip with the entrance included, we will visit In the morning we will have a sightseeing tour with a de Oriente in Madrid, Albaicín in in Gra-
with a local guide the immense Alhambra Palace and local guide. We will visit the traditional neighborhoods nada, Historic center of Seville, Restaura-
its beautiful Generalife gardens, built in Arabian times. In including the Belem district, which is the birthplace of the
the evening we visit the Albaicín district of Granada, a great Portuguese navigators who sailed the oceans in the dores Square in Lisbon.
World Heritage site along with the Alhambra, where you Fifteenth Century. We will have a look around the Monu- • Ticket admission: Las Ventas bulllring in
can enjoy dinner in the narrow winding streets of this ment of the Discoveries, Belem Tower, and the beautiful Madrid, Alhambra Palace and Generalife
captivating Medieval Moorish quarter. Tonight, you have Jeronimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. En- Gardens (if included in the tour) in Grana-
the option to attend a flamenco dance show and the tra- joy the free afternoon when you are free to explore the da, Chapel of Bones in Evora.
ditional neighborhood of Sacromonte. city at your own leisure. In the late afternoon, we will
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: The number of people author- have a transfer to the Restauradores Square, a public • 1 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Granada.
ized to visit the Alhambra is limited by law. The number of square with plenty of restaurants and cafes. We suggest
places assigned to tour operators is small and we are only you ride the Elevador Da Gloria funicular that takes you (Additional services Opt. 2)
given the quota one month before arrival. Even if you buy to the viewpoint of San Pedro with beautiful views over • 1 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Fatima.
the trip with the ticket included, we cannot guarantee a Lisbon and the Bairro Alto. Return to the hotel.
visit to the Alhambra (if these tickets cannot be offered,
the Reales Alcáceres in Seville, which is similar, would be 08 SAT. Lisbon.-
visited and a sightseeing tour with a local guide of the After breakfast, end of our services.
city of Granada would also be offered). If the visit to the
Alhambra is very important to you, we suggest you pur- (OPT. 2) IBERIAN RING
chase the trip without tickets (the lowest price) and book DAYS 1 - 7 AS IN OPT. 1
your tickets on-line from the quota for individuals on the 08 SAT. Lisbon - Fatima - Madrid.-
heritage website https://www.alhambra.org . TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Fatima Shrine. Lunch included.
04 TUE. Granada - Malaga - Marbella - Ronda - Seville.- Today we will travel to the north of Portugal and visit FA-
TIMA, an important sanctuary (a pilgrimage site). We will
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Costa del Sol and the Andalusian continue on through the green lands of the center, pass-
village of Ronda. ing into Spain and then, over grasslands, we will cross
Departing from Granada and travelling towards the Costa the North of Extremadura. Lunch included on route at a
del Sol, we will arrive in MALAGA and explore its historic regional cuisine restaurant. We will travel on to MADRID
city center, with its cathedral and the Picasso Museum. where we will be arriving towards the end of the day.
After this we will continue along the coastal motorway
with beautiful views of the Mediterranean. Stopping in End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight
PUERTO BANUS, Marbella, a beautiful resort known as in case you might need an additional night.
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01 SAT. Madrid - Arrival.- visit the Albaicín district of Granada, a World Her-
Every Saturday TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Transfer to the hotel. itage site along with the Alhambra, where you can
Evening transport to the Gran Vía district. Welcome enjoy dinner in the narrow winding streets of this
to Madrid! captivating Medieval Moorish quarter. Tonight, you
have the option to attend a flamenco dance show
EXPECTED HOTELS Upon arriving at the airport we will be waiting to and the traditional neighborhood of Sacromonte.
transfer you to your hotel. You can enjoy free time VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: The number of people
See the hotels provided for this trip in
the final part of the brochure and on the until the beginning of your tour. Please, check the authorized to visit the Alhambra is limited by law.
website’s “My Trip” page. informative posters placed at the hotel reception The number of places assigned to tour operators is
area which have all the information about the wel- small and we are only given the quota one month
come meeting with your guide and fellow travelers. before arrival. Even if you buy the trip with the
Towards the end of the day, we provide transfers ticket included, we cannot guarantee a visit to the
IMPORTANT NOTE to the Egyptian Debod Temple, Plaza de España Alhambra (if these tickets cannot be offered, the
and Gran Via; a vibrant district where you can dine Reales Alcáceres in Seville, which is similar, would
The high-speed trains included in your trip at your preferred restaurant: Indian, Chinese, Spanish be visited and a sightseeing tour with a local guide
has a maximum luggage allowance of 20 k/ and Middle Eastern are some of the options available. of the city of Granada would also be offered). If the
person. visit to the Alhambra is very important to you, we
02 SUN. Madrid.- suggest you purchase the trip without tickets (the
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Madrid city tour. Stroll lowest price) and book your tickets on-line from
through the Retiro Park. Visit to the Las Ventas the quota for individuals on the heritage website
bullring. Evening transfer. https://www.alhambra.org .
The morning starts with a comprehensive tour
through the center of Madrid including the Paseo 04 TUE. Granada - Malaga - Marbella - Ronda
del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, - Seville.-
Plaza de Colón and Plaza Mayor. We then will vis- TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS:Costa del Sol and the Anda-
it Retiro Park, an oasis in the city center, where lusian village of Ronda.
we will see the lake and the Glass Palace. A visit Departing from Granada and travelling towards the
to Las Ventas Bullring (admission included) is Costa del Sol, we will arrive in MALAGA and explore
next. This is one of the most famous bullrings in its historic city center, with its cathedral and the Pi-
the world where we will learn about the tradition of casso Museum. After this we will continue along the
the corridas at the Bullfighting Museum. Enjoy the coastal motorway with beautiful views of the Medi-
rest of the afternoon at your own leisure. At sunset terranean. Stopping in PUERTO BANUS, Marbella, a
we will provide a transfer to Plaza de Oriente, beautiful resort known as the playground of Europes
opposite the Royal Palace, an elegant and bustling rich and famous. In the afternoon we will continue
area with many restaurants serving different cui- through the hills until we reach RONDA, a very beau-
sines, such as local Spanish food, international and tiful white town with its large gorge that divides it in
Chinese. Enjoy a pleasant dinner of your choice. At two. Then we will travel onward to SEVILLE, arrival
the end of the evening we will return to the hotel. sometime in the late afternoon.
03 MON. Madrid - Granada.- 05 WED. Seville.-
TODAYS HIGLIGHTS:Lunch included. Entrance and
local guide in the Alhambra (if you bought the trip TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Guided visit with local ex-
with the entrance included). Evening transfer. pert in Seville. Boat trip along the river Guadalqui-
We leave Madrid in the early morning. We travel to vir. Night transfer to the historic center.
the south across La Mancha, stopping in PUERTO After breakfast, a local expert will guide you on
LAPICE, a manchego village evoking the figure of a scenic visit of Seville featuring the Cathedral
Don Quixote. We will enter Andalusia via Despeñar- and its famous Giralda (bell tower), the banks of
ros, arriving in GRANADA. Lunch included. In the the Guadalquivir River, popular neighborhoods of
afternoon, if you bought the trip with the entrance Santa Cruz and Triana and the beautiful Plaza de
included, we will visit with a local guide the im- España. After the visit, we will include a boat trip
mense Alhambra Palace and its beautiful Generalife along the river Guadalquivir, enjoying the pan-
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oramic views from the boat. Afterwards, you will Spanish craftsmanship and discover the architec-
have free time to explore at your own leisure. At tural styles, traditions and folklore of the different
the end of the afternoon, we will go to the histor- regions that make up Spain. You will then have some THE PRICE INCLUDES
ic city center area (Calle Alfonso XII) where there free time to explore the city at your own leisure. • Europamundo General Services:
are many different types of restaurants for you to In the evening we provide a transfer to Las Ram- Travel by bus with English speak-
choose from. blas and the Plaza Catalunya area for dinner, ing guide, basic travel insurance and
where you can choose from a wide variety of res- breakfast buffet.
06 THU. Seville- Zaragoza - Poblet - Montser- taurants. We will return to the hotel in the late
• Includes arrival transfer
rat - Barcelona.- evening.
• Boat: Guadalquivir river in Seville.
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: High-speed train from Se- • City tour in: Madrid, Seville, Barcelona.
ville to Zaragoza; Monastery of Poblet, rack train 08 SAT. Barcelona.-
After breakfast, end of our services. • Evening Transfer: Debod Temple, Plaza
to Montserrat. de España and Gran Vía in Madrid, Plaza
Leaving Seville in the early morning, you will be (OPT. 2) CLASSICAL SPAIN WITH PARIS de Oriente in Madrid, Albaicín in in Gra-
transferred to the train station to take a comfort- DAYS 1 - 7 AS IN OPT. 1 nada, Historic center of Seville, Ramblas
able high-speed train to Zaragoza. In a little un- 08 SAT. Barcelona - Paris.- and Plaza de Catalunya in Barcelona.
der four hours, you will cover the 850 km between • Ticket admission: Las Ventas bulllring
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: high-speed train to Paris.
Seville and Zaragoza. in Madrid, Alhambra Palace and Gener-
In ZARAGOZA you will join the group and have free After breakfast we will transfer you to the train alife Gardens (if included in the tour)
time to visit this impressive Pilar Basilica and enjoy station to catch the high-speed train to Paris.
in Granada , Poblet Monastery, Poble
the city center. We continue to the Monastery of The train is comfortable and the journey takes you
through wonderful landscapes. The train journey Espanyol in Barcelona.
Poblet, surrounded by its walls in a beautiful site • Train: Montserrat.
that is one of the best-preserved medieval mon- takes 6 hours 30 minutes.
Note: The guide will only travel on the train if the group • High Speed Train: Seville- Zaragoza.
asteries in the world (entrance and guided tour • 1 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Granada.
included). We then proceed to the Monastery of is over 15 passengers.
• (Additional services Opt. 2)
Montserrat where you will go up the mountain on
09 SUN. Paris.- • Excursion: Transfer to Versailles.
a rack train to see its fantastic scenery. Following
this we will continue to BARCELONA, arriving in TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Transfer to Versailles Pal- • Boat: Boat Trip along River Seine in Paris.
the late- afternoon. ace. Funicular ride included to Montmartre district. • City tour in: Paris.
Note: In the winter months, from November to City tour in Paris. • Ticket admission: 2nd Floor Eiffel
March, due to the shorter days, we will not visit the Tower in Paris.
Early in the morning, we will leave for Versailles, • Funicular: Funicular ride to Montmar-
Monastery of Poblet in order to reach Montserrat the immense palace of the kings of France. After
in the daylight. tre district in Paris.
that, we will return to Paris at lunch time where we
Note: The guide will only travel on the train if the provide a transfer to the Montmartre district. We • High Speed Train: Barcelona to Paris.
group is over 15 passengers. will ascend by funicular to the hill and admire the
spectacular view of Paris from the top. This
07 FRI. Barcelona.- neighborhood is known for its painters, artists, and
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Barcelona city tour. Span- its cabarets Sit down for lunch and enjoy a magical
ish Village visit and evening transfer to Las Ram- atmosphere. Then, a scenic guided tour to discov-
blas district. er the history, main boulevards and the
breathtaking monuments of Paris will take place.
Today we will explore Barcelona, an impressive city
Return to hotel.
right on the Mediterranean Sea. Starting by an in-
formative city tour with a local expert (note: If
10 MON. Paris.-
the group has fewer than fifteen people, explana-
tions can be given by our guide.) We will also visit TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Eiffel Tower and boat cruise
the citys historic central area with its Gothic neigh- in the City of Lights.
borhood dating back to the Middle Ages. We will We go to the center of Paris, starting by the Eiffel
visit the area where the Olympic Games took place. Tower area. You will have the opportunity to go up
We will also get the chance to see La Sagrada Fa- to the second floor of this remarkable metal mon-
milia Basilica, the masterpiece designed by the ar- ument (ticket included). Then, we enjoy a boat
chitect Gaudí. cruise along the River Seine, which divides the
Following this, we include the entry ticket to vis- north of Paris from the south. Enjoy a free after-
it Poble Espanyol (meaning Spanish Village). This noon to explore as you choose.
open-air architectural museum is situated in one of End of our services. Please, check the time of your
the most emblematic areas of Barcelona. Enjoy the flight in case you might need an additional night.
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EXPECTED HOTELS
See the hotels provided for this trip in the
final part of the brochure and on the web- (OPT. 1) SPANISH RING 04 FRI. Barcelona.-
site’s “My Trip” page. 01 TUE. Madrid - Arrival.- TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS:Barcelona city tour. Spanish Vil-
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Transfer to the hotel. Evening lage visit and evening transfer to Las Ramblas district.
transport to the Gran Vía district. Welcome to Madrid! Today we will explore Barcelona, an impressive city right
Upon arriving at the airport we will be waiting to trans- on the Mediterranean Sea. Starting by an informative
fer you to your hotel. You can enjoy free time until the city tour with a local expert (note: If the group has
beginning of your tour. Please, check the informative fewer than fifteen people, explanations can be given by
posters placed at the hotel reception area which have our guide.) We will also visit the citys historic central
all the information about the welcome meeting with your area with its Gothic neighborhood dating back to the
guide and fellow travelers. Towards the end of the day, Middle Ages. We will visit the area where the Olympic
we provide transfers to the Egyptian Debod Tem- Games took place. We will also get the chance to see La
ple, Plaza de España and Gran Via; a vibrant district Sagrada Familia Basilica, the masterpiece designed by
where you can dine at your preferred restaurant: Indian, the architect Gaudí.
Chinese, Spanish and Middle Eastern are some of the Following this, we include the entry ticket to visit Po-
options available. ble Espanyol (meaning Spanish Village). This open-air
architectural museum is situated in one of the most em-
02 WED. Madrid.- blematic areas of Barcelona. Enjoy the Spanish crafts-
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS:Madrid city tour. Stroll through manship and discover the architectural styles, traditions
the Retiro Park. Visit to the Las Ventas bullring. Evening and folklore of the different regions that make up Spain.
transfer. You will then have some free time to explore the city at
your own leisure.
The morning starts with a comprehensive tour In the evening we provide a transfer to Las Ramblas
through the center of Madrid including the Paseo del and the Plaza Catalunya area for dinner, where you
Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de can choose from a wide variety of restaurants. We will
Colón and Plaza Mayor. We then will visit Retiro Park, return to the hotel in the late evening.
an oasis in the city center, where we will see the lake
and the Glass Palace. A visit to Las Ventas Bullring 05 SAT. Barcelona - Peniscola - Valencia.-
(admission included) is next. This is one of the most
famous bullrings in the world where we will learn about TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: visit Peniscola, a beautiful
the tradition of the corridas at the Bullfighting Museum. walled town and its castle by the sea. Sightseeing in
Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your own leisure. At Valencia. Evening transfer.
sunset we will provide a transfer to Plaza de Oriente, We will journey south along the Mediterranean, making
opposite the Royal Palace, an elegant and bustling area a special stop in PENISCOLA, a small walled town on
with many restaurants serving different cuisines, such the shores of the sea. After a short introduction by our
as local Spanish food, international and Chinese. Enjoy a guide, you can make your own way through town, dis-
pleasant dinner of your choice. At the end of the evening covering its fishing port, the castle and beach at your
we will return to the hotel. own leisure. We will then travel to VALENCIA, where we
will have time to have lunch. A local guide will take you
03 THU. Madrid - Zaragoza - Poblet - Montserrat on a tour of the city in the afternoon. Valencia is the
- Barcelona.- third largest city in Spain where the modern blends with
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS:Monastery of Poblet, rack train the historical. In the tour we will learn about its his-
to Montserrat. toric city centre, the fish market, the cathedral and the
avant-garde City of Arts and Sciences. In the evening we
In the morning we leave for Aragón over the lands of will have a transfer to the Plaza de Toros (bullring)
Castile. In ZARAGOZA we stop briefly to see the Pilar area where you will have time to have dinner. Return to
Basilica. We continue to the Monastery of Poblet, sur- the hotel in the late evening.
rounded by its walls in a beautiful site that is one of the
best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world (en- 06 SUN. Valencia - Alicante - Caravaca de la Cruz
trance included). We then proceed to the Monastery - Granada.-
of Montserrat where you will go up the mountain on a
rack train to see its fantastic scenery. Following this TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS:Touristic train in Caravaca.
we will continue to BARCELONA, arriving in the late- Today we will continue our trip and head to ALICANTE.
afternoon. We will have time to take a walk in this charming, coast-
Note: In some cases, depending on the timetable of the rack al city and, after lunch, we will make our way to the
railway, the ascent to Montserrat can be done in our coach. Murcia region, where we will visit CARAVACA DE LA
fátima Note:During the winter, from November to March, due to CRUZ, a town considered by the Catholic Church as one
the shorter days, we will not visit the Monastery of Poblet in of the five holy cities. Its church holds a relic of Christs
order to reach Montserrat during the daylight. Cross. We will also take a train ride up to its histor-
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We will depart Leon at around 17:00h and arrive in MADRID some of the scenery we will see today, as we travel between the shores of the sea and where we have
at around 21.00h. the mountains and the sea, is specially beauty. BILBAO. We time for a stroll. We will then travel to VA-
Note: In case the group is small, the portion of the trip from arrive in the Basque Countrys largest city. We will go on a LENCIA, the third largest city in Spain. After
Leon to Madrid may be done by train or regular transport. short tour of the city with a local guide which will cover:
End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight in the Guggenheim area, the old quarter, the Cathedral then time for lunch in its historic city center, at
case you might need an additional night. there will be free time to enjoy some authentic pintxos. We 16.30hrs, we will continue our route to Ma-
will then travel to La Rioja an outstanding winemaking re- drid after passing through the avant-garde
(OPT. 2) IBERIAN TRIANGLE gion. We will visit the Wine Museum in Briones and learn City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia where
DAYS 1 - 6 AS IN OPT. 1 about the significance of the ancient art of winemaking. Lat- we can take a picture. Arrival to MADRID at
07 MON. Santiago de Compostela- Lugo- O Cebreiro- er on we will stop in SANTO DOMINGO DE LA CALZADA a
Leon- Oviedo.- historic town on the famous ¨Camino de Santiago¨, whose around 20:30 / 21.00 hrs.
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Beautiful landscapes. Visit Oviedo. cathedral houses a hen and a rooster. ZARAGOZA, we will
We will travel along the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. arrive in the late afternoon. Note: Depending on the number of passen-
James) to Castile. gers, the journey between Valencia and Ma-
10 THU. Zaragoza- Poblet- Montserrat- Barcelona.- drid may be by high-speed train.
In LUGO we will have time to visit the historic town center TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Zaragoza Sightseeing tour. Rack
and Roman walls, which were declared a UNESCO World Her- End of our services. Please, check the time
railway to Montserrat Abbey. of your flight in case you might need an ad-
itage Site. We will make a stop on route in OCEBREIRO, a
small Galician stone village. Arrival in LEÓN at lunchtime, We include a morning sightseeing tour of the city of ditional night.
where we will have time to visit the Gothic cathedral with ZARAGOZA with a local guide. We will visit the Cathe-
its stained-glass windows and to stroll through the historic dral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. We will also learn
town center. about Goya, the famous painter (and see some of his works),
After that, we will cross the Cantabrian Range mountains visit a Roman theatre, a Renaissance palace and walk by the
on our way to Asturias. Arrival in OVIEDO in the mid-after- Aljafería Palace.
After lunch, we will continue our journey and head to the
THE PRICE INCLUDES
noon. We will include (occasionally on Tuesday mornings)
an hour-and-a-half visit of the city with a local guide in POBLET MONASTERY, a walled monastery surrounded by • Europamundo General Services:
which we will visit its 9th century cathedral, Calatrava Con- beautiful scenery. It is one of the best preserved medieval Travel by bus with English speak-
gressional Palace, Campoamor Theatre and Calle de la Rua. monasteries in the world (ticket included). We will later ing guide, basic travel insurance and
travel to MONSERRAT ABBEY where we will board the rack breakfast buffet.
08 TUE. Oviedo- Covadonga- Santillana- Santander.- railway and take in the fantastic landscapes. We will resume
the trip and go to BARCELONA, where we will arrive in the • Includes arrival transfer
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Fantastic landscapes. Altamira Na- late afternoon. • Boat: Wine and mussel tasting in a
tional Museum. Panoramic city tour of Santander. Note: Due to the shorter days during the winter months and, in boat trip in Cambados.
We will travel to Picos de Europa. We will visit Basílica de order to reach Montserrat during daylight hours, we will not visit • City tour in: Madrid, Lisbon, Porto,
COVADONGA, which is surrounded by beautiful scenery. the Monastery of Poblet in this season. Santiago De Compostela.
Then, we will resume our journey following the coastline • Evening Transfer: Debod Temple and
to SANTILLANA, one of Spain’s most beautiful towns, and 11 FRI. Barcelona.-
we will visit its well-preserved medieval quarter. We will Plaza de España and Plaza de Oriente in
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Barcelona city tour. Spanish Village
also visit the National Museum and Research Centre of visit and evening transfer to Las Ramblas district. Madrid, Restauradores Square in Lisbon.
ALTAMIRA (ticket included) located in the vicinity of this • Ticket admission: Las Ventas bullring
town. We will later travel to SANTANDER, the regions cap- Today we will explore Barcelona, an impressive city right
on the Mediterranean Sea. Starting by an informative city in Madrid, Chapel of Bones in Evora,
ital, a coastal city with amazing views and beaches. We will Old cellars in Porto.
explore and learn about this elegant city and beautiful bay tour with a local expert (note: If the group has fewer than
on the included panoramic city tour. fifteen people, explanations can be given by our guide.) We • Funicular: to Bom Jesus Sanctuary in
NOTE: On some high occupancy dates (especially in summer will also visit the citys historic central area with its Gothic Braga.
from May to mid September), some groups can be accom- neighborhood dating back to the Middle Ages. We will visit
modated in Bilbao. the area where the Olympic Games took place. We will also
get the chance to see La Sagrada Familia Basilica, the mas- (Additional services Opt. 2)
terpiece designed by the architect Gaudí. • City tour in: Oviedo, Santander, Bilbao.
09 WED. Santander- Bilbao- Madrid.- • Ticket admission: National Museum
Following this, we include the entry ticket to visit Poble
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Bilbao. Wine Museum in La Rioja. Espanyol (meaning Spanish Village). This open-air archi- of Altamira caves in Santillana.
Santo Domingo de la Calzada. tectural museum is situated in one of the most emblematic
We will follow the motorway along the Cantabrian coast; areas of Barcelona. Enjoy the Spanish craftsmanship and
discover the architectural styles, traditions and folklore of (Additional services Opt. 3)
some of the scenery we will go through as we travel between • City tour in: Bilbao, Saragossa, Bar-
the mountains and the sea is of special beauty. BILBAO. the different regions that make up Spain. You will then have
We will arrive in the Bask Countrys largest city and, upon some free time to explore the city at your own leisure. celona.
arrival, we will go on a short tour of the city with a local In the evening we provide a transfer to Las Ramblas and • Evening Transfer: Ramblas and Plaza
guide which will cover: Guggenheim area, old quarter, Ca- the Plaza Catalunya area for dinner, where you can choose de Catalunya in Barcelona.
thedral then there will be free time for some pintxos. After from a wide variety of restaurants. We will return to the
hotel in the late evening.
• Ticket admission: Wine museum in
lunch, we will leave Bilbao and head to Madrid where we will Briones, Poblet Monastery, Poble Es-
be arriving at around 21.00h.
Note: In case the group is small, the portion of the trip from Bil- 12 SAT. Barcelona.- panyol in Barcelona.
bao to Madrid may be done by train or regular transport. After breakfast, end of our services. • Train: Wine museum in Briones, Mont-
End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight in serrat.
case you might need an additional night. (OPT. 4) THE IBERIAN TOUR
DAYS 1 - 11 AS IN OPT. 3
(OPT. 3) IBERIAN TRIANGLE WITH BARCELONA 12 SAT. Barcelona- Peniscola- Valencia- Madrid.-
DAYS 1 - 8 AS IN OPT. 2
09 WED. Santander- Bilbao- La Rioja- Zaragoza.- TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Peniscola, Valencias City of Arts
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Bilbao. Wine Museum in La Rioja. and Sciences.
Santo Domingo de la Calzada. We will journey south along the Mediterranean, making
We will follow the motorway along the Cantabrian coast; a special stop in PENISCOLA, a small walled town on
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01 TUE. Madrid - Arrival.- Santiago de Compostela.-
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Transfer to the hotel. Evening TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Cable car ride to the Bom Jesus
transport to the Gran Vía district. Welcome to Madrid! Sanctuary. Wine and Mussels tasting during the boat trip.
Upon arriving at the airport we will be waiting to transfer Visit to Santiago de Compostela.
FROM 1.899$-DAYS 17 you to your hotel. You can enjoy free time until the begin-
ning of your tour. Please, check the informative posters
placed at the hotel reception area which have all the in-
On this day we will travel through beautiful landscapes. In
the city of BRAGA, we will get on the worlds oldest cable
car to ride up to the Santurio do BOM JESUS, where
formation about the welcome meeting with your guide and we will enjoy its gorgeous views. We recommend trekking
DEPARTURE DATES fellow travelers. Towards the end of the day, we provide back down in order to admire its beautiful stairway. Then,
transfers to the Egyptian Debod Temple, Plaza de we will resume our trip and head to Galicia. We will vis-
España and Gran Via; a vibrant district where you can it the historic town of CAMBADOS in Rías Baixas where
Every two weeks dine at your preferred restaurant: Indian, Chinese, Span- we will go on a glass bottom boat trip in which we will
learn about the production of mussels and oysters. Wine
on Tuesdays ish and Middle Eastern are some of the options available.
and mussel tasting included. At lunchtime we will arrive
02 WED. Madrid.- in SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, where we will go on a
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Madrid city tour. Stroll through guided tour with a local guide. This town was a famous
EXPECTED HOTELS the Retiro Park. Visit to the Las Ventas bullring. Evening pilgrimage destination since the Middle Ages.
transfer.
See the hotels provided for this trip in 07 MON. Santiago de Compostela- Lugo- O Cebreiro-
the final part of the brochure and on the The morning starts with a comprehensive tour through Leon- Oviedo.-
website’s “My Trip” page. the center of Madrid including the Paseo del Prado, Cibe-
les, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de Colón and Plaza TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Beautiful landscapes. Visit Ovie-
Mayor. We then will visit Retiro Park, an oasis in the city do. We will travel along the Camino de Santiago (Way of
center, where we will see the lake and the Glass Palace. St. James) to Castile.
A visit to Las Ventas Bullring (admission included) is In LUGO we will have time to visit the historic town center
next. This is one of the most famous bullrings in the world and Roman walls, which were declared a UNESCO World
where we will learn about the tradition of the corridas at Heritage Site. We will make a stop on route in OCEBREI-
the Bullfighting Museum. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon RO, a small Galician stone village. Arrival in LEӎ at lunch-
at your own leisure. At sunset we will provide a transfer time, where we will have time to visit the Gothic cathedral
to Plaza de Oriente, opposite the Royal Palace, an ele- with its stained-glass windows and to stroll through the
gant and bustling area with many restaurants serving dif- historic town center.
ferent cuisines, such as local Spanish food, international After that, we will cross the Cantabrian Range moun-
and Chinese. Enjoy a pleasant dinner of your choice. At tains on our way to Asturias. Arrival in OVIEDO in the
the end of the evening we will return to the hotel. mid-afternoon. We will include (occasionally on Tuesday
mornings) an hour-and-a-half visit of the city with a
03 THU. Madrid- Caceres- Evora- Lisbon.- local guide in which we will visit its 9th century cathe-
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Mediaeval Cáceres. Chapel of dral, Calatrava Congressional Palace, Campoamor Theatre
bones of Evora. and Calle de la Rua.
We leave Madrid and travel towards Extremadura. In CAC- 08 TUE. Oviedo- Covadonga- Santillana- Santander.-
ERES you can have lunch and stroll in the historic centre,
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Fantastic landscapes. Altamira
one of the best preserved mediaeval and Renaissance open
National Museum. Panoramic city tour of Santander.
complexes in the world. Once in Portugal, we will stop in
EVORA, a World Heritage city with its white streets, its We will travel to Picos de Europa. We will visit Basíli-
Renaissance palaces and its cathedral. We will include en- ca de COVADONGA, which is surrounded by beautiful
try to the impressive chapel of bones, built using 5,000 scenery. Then, we will resume our journey following the
skeletons! LISBON, arrival at the end of the afternoon. coastline to SANTILLANA, one of Spain’s most beautiful
towns, and we will visit its well-preserved medieval quar-
04 FRI. Lisbon.- ter. We will also visit the National Museum and Research
Centre of ALTAMIRA (ticket included) located in the
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: City Tour of Lisbon. Evening vicinity of this town. We will later travel to SANTANDER,
transfer. the regions capital, a coastal city with amazing views and
In the morning we will have a sightseeing tour with a local beaches. We will explore and learn about this elegant city
guide. We will visit the traditional neighborhoods including and beautiful bay on the included panoramic city tour.
the Belem district, which is the birthplace of the great Portu- NOTE:On some high occupancy dates (especially in sum-
guese navigators who sailed the oceans in the Fifteenth Cen- mer from May to mid September), some groups can be
tury. We will have a look around the Monument of the Discov- accommodated in Bilbao.
eries, Belem Tower, and the beautiful Jeronimos Monastery, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the free afternoon when 09 WED. Santander- Bilbao- La Rioja- Zaragoza.-
you are free to explore the city at your own leisure. In the late TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS:Bilbao. Wine Museum in La Rioja.
afternoon, we will have a transfer to the Restauradores Santo Domingo de la Calzada.
Square, a public square with plenty of restaurants and ca-
fes. We suggest you ride the Elevador Da Gloria funicular that We will follow the motorway along the Cantabrian
takes you to the viewpoint of San Pedro with beautiful views coast; some of the scenery we will see today, as we
over Lisbon and the Bairro Alto. Return to the hotel. travel between the mountains and the sea, is specially
beauty. BILBAO. We arrive in the Basque Countrys larg-
05 SAT. Lisbon- Fatima- Porto.- est city. We will go on a short tour of the city with a
local guide which will cover: the Guggenheim area, the old
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS:Fatima Shrine. Visit Porto and the quarter, the Cathedral then there will be free time to enjoy
old cellars. some authentic pintxos. We will then travel to La Rioja
seville We will head to the north of Portugal and visit FATIMA, an outstanding winemaking region. We will visit the Wine
an important sanctuary. We will continue on our way Museum in Briones and learn about the significance of
through to PORTO, Portugals second largest city. We will the ancient art of winemaking. Later on we will stop in
have time to have lunch and then go on a sightseeing SANTO DOMINGO DE LA CALZADA a historic town on
tour of this city, which sits on the bank of the Duero riv- the famous ¨Camino de Santiago¨, whose cathedral houses
er, and its historic city centre. We will also include a visit a hen and a rooster. ZARAGOZA, we will arrive in the late
to the old cellars. Free time. afternoon.
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Spanish Bliss option 3
website’s “My Trip” page.
Spain From North to South option 4
(OPT. 1) MADRID AND NORTH OF SPAIN Note: In case the group is small, the portion of the trip from
01 SUN. Madrid.- Bilbao to Madrid may be done by train or regular transport.
oviedo Welcome to Europe!!! Upon arriving at the airport we End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight
will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. You can in case you might need an additional night.
enjoy free time until your tour starts. Please, check the (OPT. 2) SPANISH BLISS END BARCELONA
informative posters placed at the hotel reception area DAYS 1 - 3 AS IN OPT. 1
which have all the information about your upcoming ser-
vices such as meeting place, time and the guides name. 04 WED. Santander- Bilbao- La Rioja- Zaragoza.-
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS:Bilbao. Wine Museum in La Rioja.
02 MON. Madrid- Tordesillas- Leon- Oviedo.- Santo Domingo de la Calzada.
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS:Leon, Oviedo city tour. We will follow the motorway along the Cantabrian coast;
We will leave in the early morning and cross Castilla and some of the scenery we will see today, as we travel be-
Leon. We will have a stop in TORDESILLAS to learn the tween the mountains and the sea, is specially beauty.
history of this small town and have coffee at its main BILBAO. We arrive in the Basque Countrys largest city.
square. Then we will continue on to LEON, a historic city We will go on a short tour of the city with a local guide
on the Way of St James, where we will have time for lunch which will cover: the Guggenheim area, the old quarter,
and to see the fantastic Gothic cathedral. the Cathedral then there will be free time to enjoy some
After that, we will cross the Cantabrian Range moun- authentic pintxos. We will then travel to La Rioja an out-
tains on our way to Asturias. Arrival in OVIEDO in the standing winemaking region. We will visit the Wine Mu-
mid-afternoon. We will include (occasionally on Tuesday seum in Briones and learn about the significance of the
mornings) an hour-and-a-half visit of the city with a ancient art of winemaking. Later on we will stop in SANTO
local guide in which we will visit its 9th century cathe- DOMINGO DE LA CALZADA a historic town on the famous
dral, Calatrava Congressional Palace, Campoamor Theatre ¨Camino de Santiago¨, whose cathedral houses a hen and a
and Calle de la Rua. rooster. ZARAGOZA, we will arrive in the late afternoon.
03 TUE. Oviedo- Covadonga- Santillana- Santander.- 05 THU. Zaragoza- Poblet- Montserrat- Barcelona.-
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Fantastic landscapes. Altamira TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Zaragoza Sightseeing tour. Rack
National Museum. Panoramic city tour of Santander. railway to Montserrat Abbey.
We will travel to Picos de Europa. We will visit Basílica de We include a morning sightseeing tour of the city of
COVADONGA, which is surrounded by beautiful scenery. ZARAGOZA with a local guide. We will visit the Cathe-
Then, we will resume our journey following the coastline dral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. We will also learn
to SANTILLANA, one of Spain’s most beautiful towns, about Goya, the famous painter (and see some of his
and we will visit its well-preserved medieval quarter. We works), visit a Roman theatre, a Renaissance palace and
will also visit the National Museum and Research Cen- walk by the Aljafería Palace.
tre of ALTAMIRA (ticket included) located in the vi- After lunch, we will continue our journey and head to the
cinity of this town. We will later travel to SANTANDER, POBLET MONASTERY, a walled monastery surrounded
the regions capital, a coastal city with amazing views and by beautiful scenery. It is one of the best preserved me-
beaches. We will explore and learn about this elegant city dieval monasteries in the world (ticket included). We will
and beautiful bay on the included panoramic city tour. later travel to MONSERRAT ABBEY where we will board
NOTE:On some high occupancy dates (especially in sum- the rack railway and take in the fantastic landscapes. We
mer from May to mid September), some groups can be will resume the trip and go to BARCELONA, where we will
accommodated in Bilbao. arrive in the late afternoon.
Note: Due to the shorter days during the winter months and,
04 WED. Santander- Bilbao- Madrid.- in order to reach Montserrat during daylight hours, we will
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS:Bilbao. Wine Museum in La Rioja. not visit the Monastery of Poblet in this season.
Santo Domingo de la Calzada.
06 FRI. Barcelona.-
We will follow the motorway along the Cantabrian coast;
some of the scenery we will go through as we travel be- TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Barcelona city tour. Spanish Vil-
tween the mountains and the sea is of special beauty. lage visit and evening transfer to Las Ramblas district.
BILBAO. We will arrive in the Bask Countrys largest city Today we will explore Barcelona, an impressive city right
and, upon arrival, we will go on a short tour of the city on the Mediterranean Sea. Starting by an informative city
with a local guide which will cover: Guggenheim area, old tour with a local expert (note: If the group has fewer than
quarter, Cathedral then there will be free time for some fifteen people, explanations can be given by our guide.) We
pintxos. After lunch, we will leave Bilbao and head to Ma- will also visit the citys historic central area with its Gothic
drid where we will be arriving at around 21.00h. neighborhood dating back to the Middle Ages. We will visit
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Note: Depending on the number of passengers, the jour- 10 TUE. Granada - Malaga - Marbella - Ronda - Se-
ney between Valencia and Madrid may be by high-speed ville.-
train. TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Costa del Sol and the Andalusian
End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight in village of Ronda.
case you might need an additional night.
Departing from Granada and travelling towards the Costa
(OPT. 4) SPAIN FROM NORTH TO SOUTH del Sol, we will arrive in MALAGA and explore its historic
DAYS 1 - 6 AS IN OPT. 3 city center, with its cathedral and the Picasso Museum.
07 SAT. Barcelona - Peniscola - Valencia.- After this we will continue along the coastal motorway
with beautiful views of the Mediterranean. Stopping in
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: visit Peniscola, a beautiful walled PUERTO BANUS, Marbella, a beautiful resort known as
town and its castle by the sea. Sightseeing in Valencia. the playground of Europes rich and famous. In the af-
Evening transfer. ternoon we will continue through the hills until we reach
We will journey south along the Mediterranean, making a RONDA, a very beautiful white town with its large gorge
special stop in PENISCOLA, a small walled town on the that divides it in two. Then we will travel onward to SE-
shores of the sea. After a short introduction by our guide, VILLE, arrival sometime in the late afternoon.
you can make your own way through town, discovering its
fishing port, the castle and beach at your own leisure. We 11 WED. Seville.-
will then travel to VALENCIA, where we will have time to TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Guided visit with local expert in
have lunch. A local guide will take you on a tour of the city Seville. Boat trip along the river Guadalquivir. Night trans-
in the afternoon. Valencia is the third largest city in Spain fer to the historic center.
where the modern blends with the historical. In the tour we
will learn about its historic city centre, the fish market, the After breakfast, a local expert will guide you on a scenic
cathedral and the avant-garde City of Arts and Sciences. In visit of Seville featuring the Cathedral and its famous
the evening we will have a transfer to the Plaza de Toros Giralda (bell tower), the banks of the Guadalquivir River,
(bullring) area where you will have time to have dinner. popular neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana and the
Return to the hotel in the late evening. beautiful Plaza de España. After the visit, we will include
a boat trip along the river Guadalquivir, enjoying the
08 SUN. Valencia - Alicante - Caravaca de la Cruz - panoramic views from the boat. Afterwards, you will have
Granada.- free time to explore at your own leisure. At the end of the
afternoon, we will go to the historic city center area
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Touristic train in Caravaca. (Calle Alfonso XII) where there are many different types of
Today we will continue our trip and head to ALICANTE. restaurants for you to choose from.
We will have time to take a walk in this charming, coastal
city and, after lunch, we will make our way to the Mur- 12 THU. Seville.-
cia region, where we will visit CARAVACA DE LA CRUZ, a After breakfast, end of our services.
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point of San Pedro with beautiful views over Lisbon and the will arrive in the Bask Countrys largest city
Bairro Alto. Return to the hotel. and, upon arrival, we will go on a short 1
MADRID 1 Barcelona
tour of the city with a local guide which 2 2
08 SAT. Lisbon- Fatima- Porto.- will cover: Guggenheim area, old quarter,
Cathedral then there will be free time for Peniscola
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Fatima Shrine. Visit Porto and the
old cellars. some pintxos. After lunch, we will leave
Bilbao and head to Madrid where we will Valencia
We will head to the north of Portugal and visit FATIMA, an be arriving at around 21.00h. 2 Lisbon
important sanctuary. We will continue on our way through to Note: In case the group is small, the por-
PORTO, Portugals second largest city. We will have time to have tion of the trip from Bilbao to Madrid may
lunch and then go on a sightseeing tour of this city, which sits be done by train or regular transport.
on the bank of the Duero river, and its historic city centre. We End of our services. Please, check the
will also include a visit to the old cellars. Free time. 2
time of your flight in case you might need 1
an additional night. Seville Granada
09 SUN. Porto- Bom Jesus Sanctuary- Cambados- San-
tiago de Compostela.- (OPT. 3) TREASURES FROM SPAIN AND POR-
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Cable car ride to the Bom Jesus TUGAL
Sanctuary. Wine and Mussels tasting during the boat trip. DAYS 1 - 11 AS IN OPT. 2
Visit to Santiago de Compostela. 12 WED. Santander- Bilbao- La Rioja- Zaragoza.- Note: Depending on the number of passengers,
On this day we will travel through beautiful landscapes. In TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Bilbao. Wine Museum in La Rioja. the journey between Valencia and Madrid may
the city of BRAGA, we will get on the worlds oldest cable Santo Domingo de la Calzada. be by high-speed train.
car to ride up to the Santuario do BOM JESUS, where we We will follow the motorway along the Cantabrian coast; End of our services. Please, check the time of your
will enjoy its gorgeous views. We recommend trekking back some of the scenery we will see today, as we travel between flight in case you might need an additional night.
down in order to admire its beautiful stairway. Then, we will the mountains and the sea, is specially beauty. BILBAO. We
resume our trip and head to Galicia. We will visit the his- arrive in the Basque Countrys largest city. We will go on a
toric town of CAMBADOS in Rías Baixas where we will go short tour of the city with a local guide which will cover:
on a glass bottom boat trip in which we will learn about the Guggenheim area, the old quarter, the Cathedral then
the production of mussels and oysters. Wine and mussel there will be free time to enjoy some authentic pintxos. We
tasting included. At lunchtime we will arrive in SANTIAGO will then travel to La Rioja an outstanding winemaking re-
DE COMPOSTELA, where we will go on a guided tour with a gion. We will visit the Wine Museum in Briones and learn THE PRICE INCLUDES
local guide. This town was a famous pilgrimage destination about the significance of the ancient art of winemaking.
since the Middle Ages. Later on we will stop in SANTO DOMINGO DE LA CALZADA • Europamundo General Services:
a historic town on the famous ¨Camino de Santiago¨, whose Travel by bus with English speak-
10 MON. Santiago de Compostela- Lugo- O Cebreiro- cathedral houses a hen and a rooster. ZARAGOZA, we will ing guide, basic travel insurance and
León-Madrid.- arrive in the late afternoon. breakfast buffet.
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Beautiful landscapes. Lugo city • Includes arrival transfer
center. León 13 THU. Zaragoza- Poblet- Montserrat- Barcelona.-
• Boat: Guadalquivir river in Seville,
We will travel along the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Zaragoza Sightseeing tour. Rack Wine and mussel tasting in a boat trip
James) to Castile. In LUGO we will have time to visit the railway to Montserrat Abbey.
in Cambados.
historic town center and Roman walls, which were declared We include a morning sightseeing tour of the city of • City tour in: Madrid, Seville, Lisbon,
a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will make a stop on ZARAGOZA with a local guide. We will visit the Cathe-
route in O CEBREIRO, a small Galician stone village. Ar- dral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. We will also learn Porto, Santiago De Compostela.
rival in LEÓN at lunchtime, where we will have time to visit about Goya, the famous painter (and see some of his • Evening Transfer: Debod Temple, Pla-
the Gothic cathedral with its stained-glass windows and to works), visit a Roman theatre, a Renaissance palace and za de España and Gran Vía in Madrid,
stroll through the historic town center. We will depart Leon walk by the Aljafería Palace. Plaza de Oriente in Madrid, Albaicín in
at around 17:00h and arrive in MADRID at around 21.00h. After lunch, we will continue our journey and head to the in Granada, Historic center of Seville,
Note: In case the group is small, the portion of the trip from POBLET MONASTERY, a walled monastery surrounded by
Leon to Madrid may be done by train or regular transport. beautiful scenery. It is one of the best preserved medieval Restauradores Square in Lisbon.
End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight in monasteries in the world (ticket included). We will later • Ticket admission: Las Ventas bulll-
case you might need an additional night. travel to MONSERRAT ABBEY where we will board the rack ring in Madrid, Alhambra Palace and
railway and take in the fantastic landscapes. We will resume Generalife Gardens (if included in the
(OPT. 2) MADRID, PORTUGAL AND NORTH OF SPAIN the trip and go to BARCELONA, where we will arrive in the tour) in Granada , Chapel of Bones in
DAYS 1 - 9 AS IN OPT. 1 late afternoon.
10 MON. Santiago de Compostela- Lugo- O Cebreiro- Note: Due to the shorter days during the winter months and, Evora, Old cellars in Porto.
Leon- Oviedo.- in order to reach Montserrat during daylight hours, we will not • Funicular: to Bom Jesus Sanctuary in
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Beautiful landscapes. Visit Oviedo. visit the Monastery of Poblet in this season. Braga.
We will travel along the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. • 1 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Granada.
James) to Castile. 14 FRI. Barcelona.-
In LUGO we will have time to visit the historic town center TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Barcelona city tour. Spanish Village (Additional services Opt. 2)
and Roman walls, which were declared a UNESCO World visit and evening transfer to Las Ramblas district. • City tour in: Oviedo, Santander, Bilbao.
Heritage Site. We will make a stop on route in OCEBREIRO, Today we will explore Barcelona, an impressive city right • Ticket admission: National Museum
a small Galician stone village. Arrival in LEÓN at lunchtime, on the Mediterranean Sea. Starting by an informative city of Altamira caves in Santillana.
where we will have time to visit the Gothic cathedral with tour with a local expert (note: If the group has fewer than
its stained-glass windows and to stroll through the historic fifteen people, explanations can be given by our guide.) We
town center. will also visit the citys historic central area with its Gothic (Additional services Opt. 3 and 4)
After that, we will cross the Cantabrian Range mountains neighborhood dating back to the Middle Ages. We will visit • City tour in: Bilbao, Saragossa, Bar-
on our way to Asturias. Arrival in OVIEDO in the mid-after- the area where the Olympic Games took place. We will also celona.
noon. We will include (occasionally on Tuesday mornings) get the chance to see La Sagrada Familia Basilica, the mas- • Evening Transfer: Ramblas and Plaza
an hour-and-a-half visit of the city with a local guide in terpiece designed by the architect Gaudí.
which we will visit its 9th century cathedral, Calatrava Con- Following this, we include the entry ticket to visit Poble de Catalunya in Barcelona.
gressional Palace, Campoamor Theatre and Calle de la Rua. Espanyol (meaning Spanish Village). This open-air archi- • Ticket admission: Wine museum in
tectural museum is situated in one of the most emblematic Briones, Poblet Monastery, Poble Es-
11 TUE. Oviedo- Covadonga- Santillana- Santander.- areas of Barcelona. Enjoy the Spanish craftsmanship and panyol in Barcelona.
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Fantastic landscapes. Altamira Na- discover the architectural styles, traditions and folklore of • Train: Wine museum in Briones, Mont-
tional Museum. Panoramic city tour of Santander. the different regions that make up Spain. You will then have
some free time to explore the city at your own leisure. serrat.
We will travel to Picos de Europa. We will visit Basílica de In the evening we provide a transfer to Las Ramblas
COVADONGA, which is surrounded by beautiful scenery. and the Plaza Catalunya area for dinner, where you can
Then, we will resume our journey following the coastline to choose from a wide variety of restaurants. We will return to
SANTILLANA, one of Spain’s most beautiful towns, and we the hotel in the late evening.
will visit its well-preserved medieval quarter. We will also
visit the National Museum and Research Centre of AL- 15 SAT. Barcelona.-
TAMIRA (ticket included) located in the vicinity of this After breakfast, end of our services.
town. We will later travel to SANTANDER, the regions cap-
ital, a coastal city with amazing views and beaches. We will (OPT. 4) THE BEST OF SPAIN AND PORTUGAL
explore and learn about this elegant city and beautiful bay DAYS 1 - 14 AS IN OPT. 3
on the included panoramic city tour. 15 SAT. Barcelona- Peniscola- Valencia- Madrid.-
NOTE: On some high occupancy dates (especially in summer TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Peniscola, Valencias City of Arts
from May to mid September), some groups can be accom- and Sciences.
modated in Bilbao.
We will journey south along the Mediterranean, making a spe-
12 WED. Santander- Bilbao- Madrid.- cial stop in PENISCOLA, a small walled town on the shores of
the sea and where we have time for a stroll. We will then travel
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Bilbao. Wine Museum in La Rioja. to VALENCIA, the third largest city in Spain. After time for
Santo Domingo de la Calzada. lunch in its historic city center, at 16.30hrs, we will continue
We will follow the motorway along the Cantabrian coast; our route to Madrid after passing through the avant-garde
some of the scenery we will go through as we travel between City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia where we can take a pic-
the mountains and the sea is of special beauty. BILBAO. We ture. Arrival to MADRID at around 20: 30 / 21.00 hrs.
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DAYS 1 - 6 AS IN OPT. 1 have free time to explore at your own leisure. At the end
07 FRI. Marrakech - Ait Benhadou - Ourzazate - of the afternoon, we will go to the historic city center
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area (Calle Alfonso XII) where there are many different 2 1
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Scenic landscapes. Visit a vil- types of restaurants for you to choose from. Granada
lage built with adobe. Buffet dinner included.
We will journey across the Atlas Mountains as their, 13 THU. Seville - Cordoba - Consuegra - Madrid.-
usually snow-capped, high peaks will greet us as we Asilah 1
say goodbye to Marrakech. Small Berber villages perch TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: visit Cordoba. Windmills in Con- Tangier
on the side of chasms. We will interrupt our journey to suegra. RABAT 1 FEZ
stop at the fortified village of AIT BENHADDOU, a place We leave Seville following the valley of the Guadalqui- 1 1 ERFOUD
where several films have been filmed. At this point in our vir to CORDOBA. We will visit Cordoba’s great Cathe- Casablanca Todra
trip, our route will be going through the so-called bib- dral-Mosque and the Synagogue (entrance to both
lical landscapes. We will spend some time in OUARZA- 2 1 Boulmane Dades
ZATE city with its impressive Kasbah. We will contin- is included) with a local guide. Take a stroll in the old Marrakesh Ait Benhadou
ue toward the valley of Roses. BOULMANE DADES. district with its famous flower patios and will have free
Dinner and accommodation. time to discover its flowered alleys. After lunch, we will
NOTE: On very rare occasions (during winter), the roads continue our trip towards the Castilian lands and stop
may be closed due to snowdrifts. If necessary, this sec- at CONSUEGRA, with its 12 giant windmills next to the
tion of the itinerary will be rescheduled according to our castle. We will take advantage and visit the Gastromoli-
alternative itinerary. (Whether we can visit the Sahara or no Windmill whilst we are in the area of the La Mancha
not will depends on road access). plains. Continuing then on to MADRID, where we will
08 SAT. Boulmane Dades - Todgha - Khorbat - Erfoud.- arrive towards the end of the day.
End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Beautiful scenery. Canyon in the in case you might need an additional night.
eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains. Visit a village
built with adobe. Buffet lunch included. Feel the adrena-
line on an off-road excursion of the desert sand dunes. (OPT. 3) MADRID, ANDALUSIA, MOROCCO AND LIS-
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Valley of the Kasbahs; river valleys containing thou- DAYS 1 - 12 AS IN OPT. 2
sands of palm trees; Stone plains followed by oasis 13 THU. Seville - Jerez de los Caballeros- Monsaraz THE PRICE INCLUDES
and adobe villages, powerful fortresses defending the - Evora - Lisbon.-
thoroughfares. We will visit the stunningly magnificent HIGHLIGHTS: a beautiful scenery where we will visit • Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus
TODGHA GORGE. On the way there, we shall stop at a walled villages. Evora Chapel of bones.
small town built with adobe next to KHORBAT, visitors We will leave Seville and set out on a stage of sce- with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance
will be able to learn about this desert community, which nic beauty. Through hills and olive tree groves we will and breakfast buffet.
is supported by the Europamundo Foundation. (Note: enter Extremadura. We will stop in JEREZ DE LOS CA- • Includes arrival transfer
due to weather conditions, such as river flooding, access • City tour in: Madrid, Granada, Rabat, Casablan-
might not possible at times). BALLEROS, this town once belonged to the Knights
ca, Marrakesh.
We will continue toward ERFOUD. Lunch included. An- Templar and is where Vasco Núñez de Balboa was • Evening Transfer: Debod Temple and Plaza de
yone who wishes to, can go on a field trip to visit the born. We will then enter Portugal. MONSARAZ, is one España and Plaza de Oriente in Madrid, Albaicin
sand dunes of the Sahara Desert (and experience dusk of the most picturesque villages in Portugal with old
among the dunes). in Granada, Djema Square with horse carriage in
fortified walls, a castle, great views and white-paint-
Marrakesh.
ed streets brimming with flowerpots. We will then
09 SUN. Erfoud - Midelt- Azrou- Bhalil - Fez.- • Ticket admission: Las Ventas bullring in Madrid,
travel to the city of EVORA, declared a World Herit-
We will leave Erfoud early, crossing the Atlas between age Site thanks to its white-painted streets, Renais- Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens in Granada
powerful gorges and stunning landscapes. We then if it is included in the tour you bought, Bahia Palace
cross a high and cold plateau area inhabited by nomadic sance palaces and cathedral. Time for lunch. We will in Marrakesh.
shepherds. Stop at MIDELT, in the center of this region. also visit the impressive Chapel of Bones (admis- • Ferry: Strait of Gibraltar Algeciras - Tangier.
After lunch we continue our route towards the Middle sion included), which was built using the bones from • 4 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Granada, Rabat,
Atlas, the landscape changes completely, we are in a over 5000 skeletons! We will arrive in LISBON toward
region with forests and where it snows frequently in the end of the day. Marrakesh, Marrakesh.
winter. Near AZROU, in the National Park we visit ¨the
house of the cedars¨, a small museum that illustrates 14 FRI. Lisbon.- (ADDITIONAL SERVICES OPT. 2)
about the region, we will be amused by the colonies of • Boat: Guadalquivir river in Seville.
monkeys that inhabit this area. We continue to BHALIL, TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: City Tour of Lisbon. Evening • City tour in: Fez, Seville, Cordoba.
small and quiet town inhabited by Berbers of the mid- transfer. • Evening Transfer: Historic center of Seville.
dle Atlas with a very picturesque old city center with In the morning we will have a sightseeing tour with a • Ticket admission: House of the Cedars in Az-
colorful streets, traditionally the population lived in rou, Cathedral-mosque and ancient synagogue
caves, today these caves have been integrated into the local guide. We will visit the traditional neighborhoods
houses. Continue to FES, before going to the hotel we including the Belem district, which is the birthplace of of Cordoba, Windmill in Consuegra.
will admire the view of the city from the Saadian tombs. the great Portuguese navigators who sailed the oceans • Ferry: Strait of Gibraltar Tangier - Algeciras.
Dinner included. in the Fifteenth Century. We will have a look around the • 5 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Boulmane, Erfoud,
Monument of the Discoveries, Belem Tower, and the Fez, Fez, Tangier.
10 MON. Fez - Tangier.- beautiful Jeronimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Her-
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Guided City Tour of Fes. Admis- itage Site. Enjoy the free afternoon when you are free (ADDITIONAL SERVICES OPT. 3)
sion included. Lunch and dinner included. to explore the city at your own leisure. In the late after- • Boat: Guadalquivir river in Seville.
We will discover Fes with an informative scenic tour. noon, we will have a transfer to the Restauradores • City tour in: Seville, Lisbon.
We will conclude the visit with an included lunch at an Square, a public square with plenty of restaurants and • Evening Transfer: Historic center of Seville,
ancient palace of the Medina district. At the begin- cafes. We suggest you ride the Elevador Da Gloria funic- Restauradores Square in Lisbon.
ning of the afternoon, we will travel towards the north ular that takes you to the viewpoint of San Pedro with • Ticket admission: Chapel of Bones in Evora.
of Morocco. Arriving in TANGIER in the mid-afternoon. beautiful views over Lisbon and the Bairro Alto. Return
Dinner and hotel accommodation included. to the hotel. (ADDITIONAL SERVICES OPT. 4)
11 TUE. Tangier - Seville.- • 1 Lunch or Dinner included in: On Route from
15 SAT. Lisbon.- Fatima to Madrid.
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Travel via ferry from Africa to After breakfast, end of our services.
Europe.
We will have some free time in Tangier, a good chance (OPT. 4) BEST IBERIAN CITIES AND MOROCCO
for some last-minute shopping, perhaps? We will return to DAYS 1 - 14 AS IN OPT. 3
Spain by ferry. The coach will not travel on board the ferry,
therefore, each passenger will be required to carry their 15 SAT. Lisbon - Fatima - Madrid.-
own piece of luggage with them. We will arrive in Algeciras TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Fatima Shrine. Lunch included.
or Tarifa and continue on to SEVILLE. Evening arrival.
Today we will travel to the north of Portugal and visit
12 WED. Seville.- FATIMA, an important sanctuary (a pilgrimage site). We
will continue on through the green lands of the center,
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Guided visit with local expert
in Seville. Boat trip along the river Guadalquivir. Night passing into Spain and then, over grasslands, we will
transfer to the historic center. cross the North of Extremadura. Lunch included on
route at a regional cuisine restaurant. We will travel on
After breakfast, a local expert will guide you on a scenic
visit of Seville featuring the Cathedral and its famous to MADRID where we will be arriving towards the end
Giralda (bell tower), the banks of the Guadalquivir River, of the day.
popular neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana and the
beautiful Plaza de España. After the visit, we will include After breakfast, end of our services.
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01 SAT. Madrid - Arrival.- TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS:Step aboard a boat to Africa. Stop in
Every two weeks TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Transfer to the hotel. Evening the picturesque ocean front town of Asilah. Dinner included.
on Saturdays transport to the Gran Vía district. Welcome to Madrid!
Upon arriving at the airport we will be waiting to trans-
Departure from Granada. We cross the Costa del Sol. In
Algeciras or Tarifa we board a modern ferry to cross the
fer you to your hotel. You can enjoy free time until the Strait of Gibraltar. The coach does not normally make
beginning of your tour. Please, check the informative the crossing, so passengers must carry their luggage. Ar-
EXPECTED HOTELS posters placed at the hotel reception area which have rival in Morocco. We will journey through beautiful land-
all the information about the welcome meeting with your scapes. ASILAH this small and picturesque walled city on
See the hotels provided for this trip in the guide and fellow travelers. Towards the end of the day, the shores of the Atlantic was an ancient port and a base
final part of the brochure and on the web- we provide transfers to the Egyptian Debod Tem- for pirates. Today the city is full of life. Time for lunch
site’s “My Trip” page. ple, Plaza de España and Gran Via; a vibrant district before we will resume our trip. Arrival in RABAT. Buffet
where you can dine at your preferred restaurant: Indian, Dinner and accommodation included.
Chinese, Spanish and Middle Eastern are some of the
options available. 05 WED. Rabat - Casablanca - Marrakech.-
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Guided visit in Rabat (admission
02 SUN. Madrid.- fees included). Discover Casablanca. Kalesa ride and din-
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Madrid city tour. Stroll through ner in Marrakech.
covadonga the Retiro Park. Visit to the Las Ventas bullring. Evening We will go on a scenic tour of Rabat in which we will visit
transfer. the immense Royal Palace, the Mohamed V Mausoleum and
The morning starts with a comprehensive tour through the mighty Kasbah of the Udayas. At midday, we will travel
the center of Madrid including the Paseo del Prado, Cibe- to CASABLANCA, where we will have a short but informa-
les, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de Colón and Plaza tive tour of the city. The tour includes a visit to the outside
Mayor. We then will visit Retiro Park, an oasis in the city of what is considered one of the most important mosques
center, where we will see the lake and the Glass Palace. in the Arab world, the great Hassan II mosque. Then, we will
A visit to Las Ventas Bullring (admission included) is head to MARRAKECH. After arriving at the hotel, you will
next. This is one of the most famous bullrings in the world be able to experience a traditional Kalesa ride up to the
where we will learn about the tradition of the corridas at famous Djema square. Dinner buffet included.
the Bullfighting Museum. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon
at your own leisure. At sunset we will provide a transfer 06 THU. Marrakech.-
to Plaza de Oriente, opposite the Royal Palace, an ele- TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS:Guided city tour. Admission fees
gant and bustling area with many restaurants serving dif- and lunch included.
ferent cuisines, such as local Spanish food, international We will start the day with a guided tour of the city which
and Chinese. Enjoy a pleasant dinner of your choice. At gave the country its name. We will get to know the great
the end of the evening we will return to the hotel. walls of the city, the bustling Jemaa square, walk through the
colorful Medina and see the Kutubia tower. We will visit to
03 MON. Madrid - Granada.- the Bahia Palace (ticket included). Lunch included. We will
TODAYS HIGLIGHTS:Lunch included. Entrance and local have some free time to relax at the pool or discover a famous
guide in the Alhambra (if you bought the trip with the Marrakech Souk (local market). In the evening, you can experi-
entrance included). Evening transfer. ence a Fantasia dinner and cultural show (optional).
We leave Madrid in the early morning. We travel to the
south across La Mancha, stopping in PUERTO LAPICE, 07 FRI. Marrakech - Ait Benhadou - Ourzazate -
a manchego village evoking the figure of Don Quixote. Boulmane Dades.-
We will enter Andalusia via Despeñarros, arriving in
GRANADA. Lunch included. In the afternoon, if you TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS:Scenic landscapes. Visit a village
bought the trip with the entrance included, we will visit built with adobe. Buffet dinner included.
with a local guide the immense Alhambra Palace and We will journey across the Atlas Mountains as their, usually
its beautiful Generalife gardens, built in Arabian times. In snow-capped, high peaks will greet us as we say goodbye
the evening we visit the Albaicín district of Granada, a to Marrakech. Small Berber villages perch on the side of
World Heritage site along with the Alhambra, where you chasms. We will interrupt our journey to stop at the forti-
can enjoy dinner in the narrow winding streets of this fied village of AIT BENHADDOU, a place where several films
captivating Medieval Moorish quarter. Tonight, you have have been filmed. At this point in our trip, our route will
the option to attend a flamenco dance show and the tra- be going through the so-called biblical landscapes. We will
ditional neighborhood of Sacromonte. spend some time in OUARZAZATE city with its impressive
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE:The number of people author- Kasbah. We will continue toward the valley of Roses.
ized to visit the Alhambra is limited by law. The number BOULMANE DADES. Dinner and accommodation.
of places assigned to tour operators is small and we are NOTE:On very rare occasions (during winter), the roads
only given the quota one month before arrival. Even if you may be closed due to snowdrifts. If necessary, this sec-
buy the trip with the ticket included, we cannot guarantee tion of the itinerary will be rescheduled according to our
a visit to the Alhambra (if these tickets cannot be offered, alternative itinerary. (Whether we can visit the Sahara or
the Reales Alcáceres in Seville, which is similar, would be not will depends on road access).
visited and a sightseeing tour with a local guide of the
city of Granada would also be offered). If the visit to the 08 SAT. Boulmane Dades - Todgha - Khorbat - Erfoud.-
Alhambra is very important to you, we suggest you pur- TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS:Beautiful scenery. Canyon in the
chase the trip without tickets (the lowest price) and book eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains. Visit a village
your tickets on-line from the quota for individuals on the built with adobe. Buffet lunch included. Feel the adrena-
heritage website https://www.alhambra.org . line on an off-road excursion of the desert sand dunes.
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Valley of the Kasbahs; river valleys containing thousands to PORTO, Portugals second largest city. We will have time
of palm trees; Stone plains followed by oasis and adobe to have lunch and then go on a sightseeing tour of this santiago de oviedo santander
villages, powerful fortresses defending the thoroughfares. city, which sits on the bank of the Duero river, and its his- compostela 1 1 1
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We will visit the stunningly magnificent TODGHA GORGE. León
On the way there, we shall stop at a small town built with cellars. Free time.
adobe next to KHORBAT, visitors will be able to learn
about this desert community, which is supported by the Eu- 16 SUN. Porto- Bom Jesus Sanctuary- Cambados- 1 porto
ropamundo Foundation. (Note: due to weather conditions, Santiago de Compostela.-
such as river flooding, access might not possible at times). TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Cable car ride to the Bom Jesus Madrid
We will continue toward ERFOUD. Lunch included. Anyone Sanctuary. Wine and Mussels tasting during the boat trip. 2
who wishes to, can go on a field trip to visit the sand dunes Visit to Santiago de Compostela.
of the Sahara Desert (and experience dusk among the dunes). 2 lisbon
On this day we will travel through beautiful landscapes. In
the city of BRAGA, we will get on the worlds oldest cable
09 SUN. Erfoud - Midelt- Azrou- Bhalil - Fes.- car to ride up to the Santuario do BOM JESUS, where
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Breathtaking landscapes. Discov- we will enjoy its gorgeous views. We recommend trekking
er the medieval city of Fes. Dinner included. SevillE
back down in order to admire its beautiful stairway. Then, 2 1
We will leave Erfoud early, crossing the Atlas between we will resume our trip and head to Galicia. We will vis- Granada
powerful gorges and stunning landscapes. We then cross it the historic town of CAMBADOS in Rías Baixas where
a high and cold plateau area inhabited by nomadic shep- we will go on a glass bottom boat trip in which we will
herds. Stop at MIDELT, in the center of this region. After learn about the production of mussels and oysters. Wine
lunch we continue our route towards the Middle Atlas, the and mussel tasting included. At lunchtime we will arrive Asilah 1 Tangier
landscape changes completely, we are in a region with in SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, where we will go on a
forests and where it snows frequently in winter. Near guided tour with a local guide. This town was a famous RABAT 1 FEZ
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AZROU, in the National Park we visit ¨the house of the pilgrimage destination since the Middle Ages. Todra
cedars¨, a small museum that illustrates about the region, Casablanca
we will be amused by the colonies of monkeys that inhabit 17 MON. Santiago de Compostela- Lugo- O Cebreiro- 1 Boulmane Dades
this area. We continue to BHALIL, small and quiet town León - Madrid.- 2
inhabited by Berbers of the middle Atlas with a very pic- TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Beautiful landscapes. Lugo city Marrakesh Ait Benhadou
turesque old city center with colorful streets, traditionally center. León
the population lived in caves, today these caves have been We will travel along the Camino de Santiago (Way of St.
integrated into the houses. Continue to FES, before going James) to Castile. In LUGO we will have time to visit the
to the hotel we will admire the view of the city from the historic town center and Roman walls, which were declared
Saadian tombs. Dinner included. tween the mountains and the sea is of special
a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will make a stop on beauty. BILBAO. We will arrive in the Bask Coun-
route in O CEBREIRO, a small Galician stone village. Arriv- trys largest city and, upon arrival, we will go on a
10 MON. Fez - Tangier.- al in LEÓN at lunchtime, where we will have time to visit short tour of the city with a local guide which
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Guided City Tour of Fes. Admission the Gothic cathedral with its stained-glass windows and to will cover: Guggenheim area, old quarter, Cathe-
included. Lunch and dinner included. stroll through the historic town center. We will depart Leon dral then there will be free time for some pintxos.
at around 17:00h and arrive in MADRID at around 21.00h.
We will discover Fes with an informative scenic tour. We Note: In case the group is small, the portion of the trip fromAfter lunch, we will leave Bilbao and head to Ma-
will conclude the visit with an included lunch at an ancient Leon to Madrid may be done by train or regular transport. drid where we will be arriving at around 21.00h.
palace of the Medina district. At the beginning of the End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight in Note: In case the group is small, the portion of the
afternoon, we will travel towards the north of Morocco. Ar- case you might need an additional night. trip from Bilbao to Madrid may be done by train or
riving in TANGIER in the mid-afternoon. Dinner and hotel regular transport.
accommodation included. (OPT. 2) FANTASIES FROM SPAIN AND PORTUGAL AND End of our services. Please, check the time of your
MYSTERIOUS MOROCCO flight in case you might need an additional night.
11 TUE. Tangier - Seville.- DAYS 1 - 15 AS IN OPT. 1
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Travel via ferry from Africa to Europe. 16 SUN. Porto- Bom Jesus Sanctuary- Cambados-
We will have some free time in Tangier, a good chance Santiago de Compostela.-
for some last-minute shopping, perhaps? We will return to TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Cable car ride to the Bom Jesus
Spain by ferry. The coach will not travel on board the ferry, Sanctuary. Wine and Mussels tasting during the boat trip.
therefore, each passenger will be required to carry their Visit to Santiago de Compostela.
own piece of luggage with them. We will arrive in Algeciras On this day we will travel through beautiful landscapes. In
or Tarifa and continue on to SEVILLE. Evening arrival. the city of BRAGA, we will get on the worlds oldest cable THE PRICE INCLUDES
car to ride up to the Santuario do BOM JESUS, where
12 WED. Seville.- we will enjoy its gorgeous views. We recommend trekking • Europamundo General Services: Travel by
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Guided visit with local expert in Se- back down in order to admire its beautiful stairway. Then, bus with English speaking guide, basic travel
ville. Boat trip along the river Guadalquivir. Night transfer we will resume our trip and head to Galicia. We will vis- insurance and breakfast buffet.
to the historic center. it the historic town of CAMBADOS in Rías Baixas where • Includes arrival transfer
After breakfast, a local expert will guide you on a sce- we will go on a glass bottom boat trip in which we will • Boat: Guadalquivir river in Seville, Wine and
nic visit of Seville featuring the Cathedral and its famous learn about the production of mussels and oysters. Wine mussel tasting in a boat trip in Cambados.
Giralda (bell tower), the banks of the Guadalquivir River, and mussel tasting included. At lunchtime we will arrive • City tour in: Madrid, Granada, Rabat, Casa-
popular neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana and the in SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, where we will go on a blanca, Marrakesh, Fez, Seville, Lisbon, Porto,
beautiful Plaza de España. After the visit, we will include guided tour with a local guide. This town was a famous Santiago De Compostela.
a boat trip along the river Guadalquivir, enjoying the pilgrimage destination since the Middle Ages. • Evening Transfer: Plaza Mayor in Madri, De-
panoramic views from the boat. Afterwards, you will have bod Temple and Plaza de España and Plaza de
free time to explore at your own leisure. At the end of 17 MON. Santiago de Compostela- Lugo- O Cebreiro- Oriente in Madrid, Albaicin in Granada, Djema
the afternoon, we will go to the historic city center area León- Oviedo.- Square with horse carriage in Marrakesh, His-
(Calle Alfonso XII) where there are many different types of TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Beautiful landscapes. Visit Oviedo. toric center of Seville, Restauradores Square
restaurants for you to choose from. We will travel along the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. in Lisbon.
James) to Castile. • Ticket admission: Las Ventas bullring in Ma-
13 THU. Seville - Jerez de los Caballeros- Monsaraz In LUGO we will have time to visit the historic town center drid, Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens in
- Evora - Lisbon.- and Roman walls, which were declared a UNESCO World Granada if it is included in the tour you bought,
HIGHLIGHTS: a beautiful scenery where we will visit walled Heritage Site. We will make a stop on route in OCEBREIRO, Bahia Palace in Marrakech, House of the Cedars
villages. Evora Chapel of bones. in Azrou, Chapel of Bones in Evora, Old cellars
We will leave Seville and set out on a stage of scenic a small Galician stone village. Arrival in LEÓN at lunchtime,
where we will have time to visit the Gothic cathedral with in Porto.
beauty. Through hills and olive tree groves we will enter • Ferry: Strait of Gibraltar Algeciras - Tangier,
Extremadura. We will stop in JEREZ DE LOS CABALLEROS, its stained-glass windows and to stroll through the historic
town center. Strait of Gibraltar Tangier - Algeciras.
this town once belonged to the Knights Templar and is • Funicular: to Bom Jesus Sanctuary in Braga.
where Vasco Nu de Balboa was born. We will then enter After that, we will cross the Cantabrian Range moun-
Portugal. MONSARAZ, is one of the most picturesque vil- tains on our way to Asturias. Arrival in OVIEDO in the • 9 Lunch or Dinner inlcuded: Granada, Rabat,
lages in Portugal with old fortified walls, a castle, great mid-afternoon. We will include (occasionally on Tuesday Marrakesh, Marrakesh, Boulmane, Erfoud, Fez,
views and white-painted streets brimming with flowerpots. mornings) an hour-and-a-half visit of the city with a lo- Fez, Tangier.
We will then travel to the city of EVORA, declared a World cal guide in which we will visit its 9th century cathedral,
Heritage Site thanks to its white-painted streets, Renais- Calatrava Congressional Palace, Campoamor Theatre and (ADDITIONAL SERVICES OPT. 2)
sance palaces and cathedral. Time for lunch. We will also Calle de la Rua. • City tour in: Oviedo, Santander, Bilbao.
visit the impressive Chapel of Bones (admission includ- • Ticket admission: National Museum of Al-
ed), which was built using the bones from over 5000 skel- 18 TUE. Oviedo- Covadonga- Santillana- Santander.- tamira caves in Santillana.
etons! We will arrive in LISBON toward the end of the day. TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Fantastic landscapes. Altamira Na-
14 FRI. Lisbon.- tional Museum. Panoramic city tour of Santander.
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: City Tour of Lisbon. Evening transfer. We will travel to Picos de Europa. We will visit Basílica de
COVADONGA, which is surrounded by beautiful scenery.
In the morning we will have a sightseeing tour with a local Then, we will resume our journey following the coastline
guide. We will visit the traditional neighborhoods including to SANTILLANA, one of Spain’s most beautiful towns, and
the Belem district, which is the birthplace of the great Portu- we will visit its well-preserved medieval quarter. We will
guese navigators who sailed the oceans in the Fifteenth Cen- also visit the National Museum and Research Centre of
tury. We will have a look around the Monument of the Discov- ALTAMIRA (ticket included) located in the vicinity of this
eries, Belem Tower, and the beautiful Jeronimos Monastery, a town. We will later travel to SANTANDER, the regions cap-
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the free afternoon when
you are free to explore the city at your own leisure. In the late ital, a coastal city with amazing views and beaches. We will
afternoon, we will have a transfer to the Restauradores explore and learn about this elegant city and beautiful bay
Square, a public square with plenty of restaurants and ca- on the included panoramic city tour.
fes. We suggest you ride the Elevador Da Gloria funicular that NOTE: On some high occupancy dates (especially in sum-
takes you to the viewpoint of San Pedro with beautiful views mer from May to mid September), some groups can be ac-
over Lisbon and the Bairro Alto. Return to the hotel. commodated in Bilbao.
19 WED. Santander- Bilbao- Madrid.-
15 SAT. Lisbon- Fatima- Porto.- TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Bilbao. Wine Museum in La Rioja.
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Fatima Shrine. Visit Porto and the Santo Domingo de la Calzada.
old cellars. We will follow the motorway along the Cantabrian coast;
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08 THU. Marrakech.- popular neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana and the
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Guided city tour. Admission fees beautiful Plaza de España. After the visit, we will include
and lunch included. a boat trip along the river Guadalquivir, enjoying the
panoramic views from the boat. Afterwards, you will
We will start the day with a guided tour of the city have free time to explore at your own leisure. At the end
which gave the country its name. We will get to know the of the afternoon, we will go to the historic city center
great walls of the city, the bustling Jemaa square, walk area (Calle Alfonso XII) where there are many different
through the colorful Medina and see the Kutubia tow- types of restaurants for you to choose from.
er. We will visit to the Bahia Palace (ticket included). 15 THU. Seville - Jerez de los Caballeros- Monsaraz
Lunch included. We will have some free time to relax - Evora - Lisbon.-
at the pool or discover a famous Marrakech Souk (local HIGHLIGHTS: a beautiful scenery where we will visit
market). In the evening, you can experience a Fantasia walled villages. Evora Chapel of bones.
dinner and cultural show (optional). We will leave Seville and set out on a stage of scenic
beauty. Through hills and olive tree groves we will enter
09 FRI. Marrakech - Ait Benhadou - Ourzazate - Extremadura. We will stop in JEREZ DE LOS CABALLEROS,
Boulmane Dades.- this town once belonged to the Knights Templar and is
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Scenic landscapes. Visit a village where Vasco Núñez de Balboa was born. We will then en-
built with adobe. Buffet dinner included. ter Portugal. MONSARAZ, is one of the most picturesque
villages in Portugal with old fortified walls, a castle, great SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
We will journey across the Atlas Mountains as their, usually
snow-capped, high peaks will greet us as we say goodbye views and white-painted streets brimming with flowerpots. SPAIN
to Marrakech. Small Berber villages perch on the side of We will then travel to the city of EVORA, declared a World
chasms. We will interrupt our journey to stop at the for- Heritage Site thanks to its white-painted streets, Renais-
tified village of AIT BENHADDOU, a place where several sance palaces and cathedral. Time for lunch. We will also
films have been filmed. At this point in our trip, our route visit the impressive Chapel of Bones (admission includ-
ed), which was built using the bones from over 5000 skel- Then, we will resume our journey following the coastline
will be going through the so-called biblical landscapes. We to SANTILLANA, one of Spain’s most beautiful towns,
will spend some time in OUARZAZATE city with its impres- etons! We will arrive in LISBON toward the end of the day.
and we will visit its well-preserved medieval quarter. We
sive Kasbah. We will continue toward the valley of Ros- will also visit the National Museum and Research Cen-
es. BOULMANE DADES. Dinner and accommodation. 16 FRI. Lisbon.-
tre of ALTAMIRA (ticket included) located in the vi-
NOTE: On very rare occasions (during winter), the roads TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: City Tour of Lisbon. Evening cinity of this town. We will later travel to SANTANDER,
may be closed due to snowdrifts. If necessary, this sec- transfer. the regions capital, a coastal city with amazing views
tion of the itinerary will be rescheduled according to our In the morning we will have a sightseeing tour with a and beaches. We will explore and learn about this ele-
alternative itinerary. (Whether we can visit the Sahara or local guide. We will visit the traditional neighborhoods gant city and beautiful bay on the included panoramic
not will depends on road access). including the Belem district, which is the birthplace of the city tour.
great Portuguese navigators who sailed the oceans in the NOTE: On some high occupancy dates (especially in
10 SAT. Boulmane Dades - Todgha - Khorbat - Erfoud.- Fifteenth Century. We will have a look around the Monu- summer from May to mid September), some groups
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Beautiful scenery. Canyon in the ment of the Discoveries, Belem Tower, and the beautiful can be accommodated in Bilbao.
eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains. Visit a village Jeronimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. En-
built with adobe. Buffet lunch included. Feel the adrena- joy the free afternoon when you are free to explore the 21 WED. Santander- Bilbao- La Rioja- Zaragoza.-
line on an off-road excursion of the desert sand dunes. city at your own leisure. In the late afternoon, we will TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Bilbao. Wine Museum in La
A journey full of excitement in the Sahara Desert: the Val- have a transfer to the Restauradores Square, a public Rioja. Santo Domingo de la Calzada.
ley of the Kasbahs; river valleys containing thousands of square with plenty of restaurants and cafes. We suggest
palm trees; Stone plains followed by oasis and adobe villag- you ride the Elevador Da Gloria funicular that takes you We will follow the motorway along the Cantabrian
es, powerful fortresses defending the thoroughfares. We will to the viewpoint of San Pedro with beautiful views over coast; some of the scenery we will see today, as we
visit the stunningly magnificent TODGHA GORGE. On the Lisbon and the Bairro Alto. Return to the hotel. travel between the mountains and the sea, is special-
way there, we shall stop at a small town built with adobe ly beauty. BILBAO. We arrive in the Basque Countrys
next to KHORBAT, visitors will be able to learn about this 17 SAT. Lisbon- Fatima- Porto.- largest city. We will go on a short tour of the city
desert community, which is supported by the Europamundo with a local guide which will cover: the Guggenheim
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Fatima Shrine. Visit Porto and area, the old quarter, the Cathedral then there will be
Foundation. (Note: due to weather conditions, such as river the old cellars.
flooding, access might not possible at times). free time to enjoy some authentic pintxos. We will then
We will continue toward ERFOUD. Lunch included. An- We will head to the north of Portugal and visit FATIMA, travel to La Rioja an outstanding winemaking region.
yone who wishes to, can go on a field trip to visit the an important sanctuary. We will continue on our way We will visit the Wine Museum in Briones and learn
sand dunes of the Sahara Desert (and experience dusk through to PORTO, Portugals second largest city. We about the significance of the ancient art of winemak-
among the dunes). will have time to have lunch and then go on a sightsee- ing. Later on we will stop in SANTO DOMINGO DE LA
ing tour of this city, which sits on the bank of the Duero CALZADA a historic town on the famous ¨Camino de
11 SUN. Erfoud - Midelt- Azrou- Bhalil - Fez.- river, and its historic city centre. We will also include a Santiago¨, whose cathedral houses a hen and a roost-
We will leave Erfoud early, crossing the Atlas between visit to the old cellars. Free time. er. ZARAGOZA, we will arrive in the late afternoon.
powerful gorges and stunning landscapes. We then cross
a high and cold plateau area inhabited by nomadic shep- 18 SUN. Porto- Bom Jesus Sanctuary- Cambados- 22 THU. Zaragoza- Poblet- Montserrat- Barce-
herds. Stop at MIDELT, in the center of this region. After Santiago de Compostela.- lona.-
lunch we continue our route towards the Middle Atlas, TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Cable car ride to the Bom Jesus TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Zaragoza Sightseeing tour.
the landscape changes completely, we are in a region Sanctuary. Wine and Mussels tasting during the boat Rack railway to Montserrat Abbey.
with forests and where it snows frequently in winter. trip. Visit to Santiago de Compostela. We include a morning sightseeing tour of the city of
Near AZROU, in the National Park we visit ¨the house On this day we will travel through beautiful landscapes. In ZARAGOZA with a local guide. We will visit the Ca-
of the cedars¨, a small museum that illustrates about the city of BRAGA, we will get on the worlds oldest cable thedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. We will also
the region, we will be amused by the colonies of monkeys car to ride up to the Santuario do BOM JESUS, where learn about Goya, the famous painter (and see some
that inhabit this area. We continue to BHALIL, small and we will enjoy its gorgeous views. We recommend trekking of his works), visit a Roman theatre, a Renaissance
quiet town inhabited by Berbers of the middle Atlas with back down in order to admire its beautiful stairway. Then, palace and walk by the Aljafería Palace.
a very picturesque old city center with colorful streets, we will resume our trip and head to Galicia. We will visit After lunch, we will continue our journey and head to
traditionally the population lived in caves, today these the historic town of CAMBADOS in Rías Baixas where the POBLET MONASTERY, a walled monastery sur-
caves have been integrated into the houses. Continue to
FES, before going to the hotel we will admire the view we will go on a glass bottom boat trip in which we will rounded by beautiful scenery. It is one of the best
learn about the production of mussels and oysters. Wine preserved medieval monasteries in the world (ticket
of the city from the Saadian tombs. Dinner included. included). We will later travel to MONSERRAT AB-
and mussel tasting included. At lunchtime we will arrive
in SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, where we will go on a BEY where we will board the rack railway and take
12 MON. Fez - Tangier.-
guided tour with a local guide. This town was a famous in the fantastic landscapes. We will resume the trip
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Guided City Tour of Fes. Admis- pilgrimage destination since the Middle Ages. and go to BARCELONA, where we will arrive in the
sion included. Lunch and dinner included. late afternoon.
We will discover Fes with an informative scenic tour. 19 MON. Santiago de Compostela- Lugo- O Cebrei- Note: Due to the shorter days during the winter months
We will conclude the visit with an included lunch at an ro- León- Oviedo.- and, in order to reach Montserrat during daylight hours,
ancient palace of the Medina district. At the begin- TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Beautiful landscapes. Visit Ovie- we will not visit the Monastery of Poblet in this season.
ning of the afternoon, we will travel towards the north do. We will travel along the Camino de Santiago (Way of End of our services. Please, check the time of your
of Morocco. Arriving in TANGIER in the mid-afternoon. St. James) to Castile. flight in case you might need an additional night.
Dinner and hotel accommodation included.
In LUGO we will have time to visit the historic town
13 TUE. Tangier - Seville.- center and Roman walls, which were declared a UNE-
SCO World Heritage Site. We will make a stop on route
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Travel via ferry from Africa to in OCEBREIRO, a small Galician stone village. Arrival in
Europe. LEÓN at lunchtime, where we will have time to visit the
We will have some free time in Tangier, a good chance Gothic cathedral with its stained-glass windows and to
for some last-minute shopping, perhaps? We will return to stroll through the historic town center.
Spain by ferry. The coach will not travel on board the ferry, After that, we will cross the Cantabrian Range mountains
therefore, each passenger will be required to carry their on our way to Asturias. Arrival in OVIEDO in the mid-af-
own piece of luggage with them. We will arrive in Algeciras ternoon. We will include (occasionally on Tuesday mornings)
or Tarifa and continue on to SEVILLE. Evening arrival. an hour-and-a-half visit of the city with a local guide in
which we will visit its 9th century cathedral, Calatrava Con-
14 WED. Seville.- gressional Palace, Campoamor Theatre and Calle de la Rua.
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Guided visit with local expert
in Seville. Boat trip along the river Guadalquivir. Night 20 TUE. Oviedo- Covadonga- Santillana- Santander.-
transfer to the historic center. TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Fantastic landscapes. Altamira
After breakfast, a local expert will guide you on a scenic National Museum. Panoramic city tour of Santander.
visit of Seville featuring the Cathedral and its famous We will travel to Picos de Europa. We will visit Basílica de
Giralda (bell tower), the banks of the Guadalquivir River, COVADONGA, which is surrounded by beautiful scenery.
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Every Wednesday 01 WED. Marrakech.-
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Transfer to the hotel. Kalesa
sand dunes of the Sahara Desert (and experience dusk
among the dunes).
ride. Dinner included
05 SUN. Erfoud - Midelt- Azrou- Bhalil - Fes.-
Welcome to Marrakech!!!. On arrival at the airport we TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS:Breathtaking landscapes.
EXPECTED HOTELS shall be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. You can Discover the medieval city of Fes. Dinner included.
enjoy free time until your tour starts, information about We will leave Erfoud early, crossing the Atlas between
the meeting place and start time can be found on the in- powerful gorges and stunning landscapes. We then
formation boards in the hotel reception area. At the end cross a high and cold plateau area inhabited by nomadic
See the hotels provided for this trip in the of the afternoon you will be able to experience a tradi- shepherds. Stop at MIDELT, in the center of this region.
final part of the brochure and on the web- tional Kalesa ride up to the famous Djema square. After lunch we continue our route towards the Middle
site’s “My Trip” page. Dinner buffet included. Hotel accommodation. Atlas, the landscape changes completely, we are in a
region with forests and where it snows frequently in
02 THU. Marrakech.- winter. Near AZROU, in the National Park we visit ¨the
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Guided city tour. Admission house of the cedars¨, a small museum that illustrates
fees and lunch included. about the region, we will be amused by the colonies of
monkeys that inhabit this area. We continue to BHALIL,
We will start the day with a guided tour of the city small and quiet town inhabited by Berbers of the mid-
THE PRICE INCLUDES which gave the country its name. We will get to know dle Atlas with a very picturesque old city center with
the great walls of the city, the bustling Jemaa square, colorful streets, traditionally the population lived in
• Europamundo General Services: Travel walk through the colorful Medina and see the Kutubia caves, today these caves have been integrated into the
tower. We will visit to the Bahia Palace (ticket includ- houses. Continue to FES, before going to the hotel we
by bus with English speaking guide, basic ed). Lunch included. We will have some free time to will admire the view of the city from the Saadian tombs.
travel insurance and breakfast buffet. relax at the pool or discover a famous Marrakech Souk Dinner included.
• Includes arrival transfer (local market). In the evening, you can experience a Fan-
tasia dinner and cultural show (optional). 06 MON. Fez - Tangier.-
• City tour in: Marrakesh, Fez.
• Evening Transfer: Djema Square with 03 FRI. Marrakech - Ait Benhadou - Ourzazate - TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS:Guided City Tour of Fes. Admis-
horse carriage in Marrakech. Boulmane Dades.- sion included. Lunch and dinner included.
• Ticket admission: Bahia Palace in Mar- TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Scenic landscapes. Visit a vil- We will discover Fes with an informative scenic tour.
lage built with adobe. Buffet dinner included. We will conclude the visit with an included lunch at an
rakech, House of the Cedars in Azrou. ancient palace of the Medina district. At the begin-
• 7 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Mar- We will journey across the Atlas Mountains as their, ning of the afternoon, we will travel towards the north
rakesh, Marrakesh, Boumalne Dades, Er- usually snow-capped, high peaks will greet us as we of Morocco. Arriving in TANGIER in the mid-afternoon.
say goodbye to Marrakech. Small Berber villages perch Dinner and hotel accommodation included.
foud, Fez, Fez, Tangiers. on the side of chasms. We will interrupt our journey
to stop at the fortified village of AIT BENHADDOU, 07 TUE. Tangiers.-
(Additional services Opt. 2) a place where several films have been filmed. At this After breakfast, end of our services.
point in our trip, our route will be going through the so-
• City tour in: Rabat, Casablanca. called biblical landscapes. We will spend some time in (OPT. 2) FABLE OF MOROCCO
• Evening Transfer: Djema Square with OUARZAZATE city with its impressive Kasbah. We will DAYS 1 - 6 AS IN OPT. 1
horse carriage in Marrakech. continue toward the valley of Roses. BOULMANE 07 TUE. Tangier- Asilah - Rabat.-
• 1 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Rabat. DADES. Dinner and accommodation.
NOTE: On very rare occasions (during winter), the TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS:Stop in the picturesque, ocean
roads may be closed due to snowdrifts. If necessary, front town of Asilah. Dinner included.
this section of the itinerary will be rescheduled accord- We will journey through beautiful landscapes. ASILAH
ing to our alternative itinerary. (Whether we can visit this small and picturesque walled city on the shores of
the Sahara or not will depends on road access). the Atlantic was an ancient port and a base for pirates.
Today the city is full of life. Time for lunch before we
04 SAT. Boulmane Dades - Todgha - Khorbat - Er- will resume our trip. Arrival in RABAT. Dinner buffet
foud.- and accommodation included.
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS:Beautiful scenery. Canyon in the
eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains. Visit a village 08 WED. Rabat - Casablanca - Marrakech.-
built with adobe. Buffet lunch included. Feel the adrena- TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS:Guided visit in Rabat (admission
line on an off-road excursion of the desert sand dunes. fees included).
A journey full of excitement in the Sahara Desert:the Discover Casablanca. We will go on a scenic tour of
Valley of the Kasbahs; river valleys containing thou- Rabat in which we will visit the immense Royal Palace,
sands of palm trees; Stone plains followed by oasis the Mohamed V Mausoleum and the mighty Kasbah of
and adobe villages, powerful fortresses defending the the Udayas. At midday, we will travel to CASABLANCA,
thoroughfares. We will visit the stunningly magnificent where we will have a short but informative tour of the
TODGHA GORGE. On the way there, we shall stop at a city. The tour includes a visit to the outside of what is
small town built with adobe next to KHORBAT, visitors considered one of the most important mosques in the
will be able to learn about this desert community, which Arab world, the great Hassan II mosque. Then, we will
is supported by the Europamundo Foundation. (Note: head to MARRAKECH.
due to weather conditions, such as river flooding, ac-
cess might not possible at times). End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight
We will continue toward ERFOUD. Lunch included. An- in case you might need an additional night.
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01 WED. Marrakech.- conclude the visit with an included lunch at an ancient palace
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Transfer to the hotel. Kalesa ride. of the Medina district. At the beginning of the afternoon, we
Dinner included will travel towards the north of Morocco. Arriving in TANGIER in
the mid-afternoon. Dinner and hotel accommodation included.
Welcome to Marrakech!!!. On arrival at the airport we shall 07 TUE. Tangier - Seville.-
be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. You can enjoy free time TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Travel via ferry from Africa to Eu-
until your tour starts, information about the meeting place and rope.
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start time can be found on the information boards in the hotel
reception area. At the end of the afternoon you will be able to We will have some free time in Tangier, a good chance
experience a traditional Kalesa ride up to the famous Dje- for some last-minute shopping, perhaps? We will return to
ma square. Dinner buffet included. Hotel accommodation. Spain by ferry. The coach will not travel on board the ferry,
therefore, each passenger will be required to carry their own
piece of luggage with them. We will arrive in Algeciras or
DEPARTURE DATES
02 THU. Marrakech.-
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Guided city tour. Admission fees and Tarifa and continue on to SEVILLE. Evening arrival.
lunch included. 08 WED. Seville.- Every Wednesday
We will start the day with a guided tour of the city which TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Guided visit with local expert in Se-
gave the country its name. We will get to know the great ville. Boat trip along the river Guadalquivir. Night transfer to
walls of the city, the bustling Jemaa square, walk through the the historic center.
colorful Medina and see the Kutubia tower. We will visit to
the Bahia Palace (ticket included). Lunch included. We will After breakfast, a local expert will guide you on a scenic visit
EXPECTED HOTELS
have some free time to relax at the pool or discover a famous of Seville featuring the Cathedral and its famous Giralda (bell See the hotels provided for this trip in
Marrakech Souk (local market). In the evening, you can experi- tower), the banks of the Guadalquivir River, popular neigh- the final part of the brochure and on
ence a Fantasia dinner and cultural show (optional). borhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana and the beautiful Plaza de the website’s “My Trip” page.
España. After the visit, we will include a boat trip along the
03 FRI. Marrakech - Ait Benhadou - Ourzazate - Boul- river Guadalquivir, enjoying the panoramic views from the
mane Dades.- boat. Afterwards, you will have free time to explore at your
own leisure. At the end of the afternoon, we will go to the
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Scenic landscapes. Visit a village historic city center area (Calle Alfonso XII) where there are
built with adobe. Buffet dinner included. many different types of restaurants for you to choose from. THE PRICE INCLUDES
We will journey across the Atlas Mountains as their, usually
snow-capped, high peaks will greet us as we say goodbye 09 THU. Seville - Cordoba - Consuegra - Madrid.- • Europamundo General Services: Trav-
to Marrakech. Small Berber villages perch on the side of TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: visit Cordoba. Windmills in Consuegra. el by bus with English speaking guide, ba-
chasms. We will interrupt our journey to stop at the forti- sic travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
fied village of AIT BENHADDOU, a place where several films We leave Seville following the valley of the Guadalquivir to
have been filmed. At this point in our trip, our route will CORDOBA. We will visit Cordoba’s great Cathedral-Mosque • Includes arrival transfer
be going through the so-called biblical landscapes. We will and the Synagogue (entrance to both is included) with • Boat: Guadalquivir river in Seville.
spend some time in OUARZAZATE city with its impressive a local guide. Take a stroll in the old district with its famous
Kasbah. We will continue toward the valley of Roses. flower patios and will have free time to discover its flow- • City tour in: Marrakesh, Fez, Seville,
BOULMANE DADES. Dinner and accommodation. ered alleys. After lunch, we will continue our trip towards the Cordoba.
NOTE: On very rare occasions (during winter), the roads Castilian lands and stop at CONSUEGRA, with its 12 giant
windmills next to the castle. We will take advantage and visit • Evening Transfer: Djema Square with
may be closed due to snowdrifts. If necessary, this section
of the itinerary will be rescheduled according to our alter- the Gastromolino Windmill whilst we are in the area of the La horse carriage in Marrakech, Historic
native itinerary. (Whether we can visit the Sahara or not will Mancha plains. Continuing then on to MADRID, where we will center of Seville.
depends on road access). arrive towards the end of the day.
End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight in • Ticket admission: Bahia Palace in Mar-
04 SAT. Boulmane Dades - Todgha - Khorbat - Erfoud.- case you might need an additional night. rakech, House of the Cedars in Azrou, Ca-
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Beautiful scenery. Canyon in the thedral-mosque and ancient synagogue of
(OPT. 2) FROM MARRAKESH TO LISBON
eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains. Visit a village built DAYS 1 - 8 AS IN OPT. 1 Cordoba, Windmill in Consuegra.
with adobe. Buffet lunch included. Feel the adrenaline on an 09 THU. Seville - Jerez de los Caballeros- Monsaraz - • Ferry: Strait of Gibraltar Tangier - Al-
off-road excursion of the desert sand dunes. Evora - Lisbon.-
HIGHLIGHTS: a beautiful scenery where we will visit walled geciras.
A journey full of excitement in the Sahara Desert: the Valley of
the Kasbahs; river valleys containing thousands of palm trees; villages. Evora Chapel of bones. • 7 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Mar-
Stone plains followed by oasis and adobe villages, powerful for- We will leave Seville and set out on a stage of scenic beau- rakesh, Marrakesh, Boumalne Dades, Er-
tresses defending the thoroughfares. We will visit the stunningly ty. Through hills and olive tree groves we will enter Extrema-
dura. We will stop in JEREZ DE LOS CABALLEROS, this town foud, Fez, Fez, Tangiers.
magnificent TODGHA GORGE. On the way there, we shall stop
at a small town built with adobe next to KHORBAT, visitors will once belonged to the Knights Templar and is where Vas-
be able to learn about this desert community, which is supported co Núñez de Balboa was born. We will then enter Portu- (Additional services Opt. 2)
by the Europamundo Foundation. (Note: due to weather condi- gal. MONSARAZ, is one of the most picturesque villages in
Portugal with old fortified walls, a castle, great views and • City tour in: Lisbon.
tions, such as river flooding, access might not possible at times).
We will continue toward ERFOUD. Lunch included. Anyone white-painted streets brimming with flowerpots. We will • Evening Transfer: Historic center of
who wishes to, can go on a field trip to visit the sand dunes then travel to the city of EVORA, declared a World Herit- Seville, Restauradores Square in Lisbon.
of the Sahara Desert (and experience dusk among the dunes). age Site thanks to its white-painted streets, Renaissance
palaces and cathedral. Time for lunch. We will also visit the • Ticket admission: Chapel of Bones in
05 SUN. Erfoud - Midelt- Azrou- Bhalil - Fes.- impressive Chapel of Bones (admission included), which Evora.
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Breathtaking landscapes. Discover the was built using the bones from over 5000 skeletons! We will
medieval city of Fes. Dinner included. arrive in LISBON toward the end of the day.
We will leave Erfoud early, crossing the Atlas between powerful
gorges and stunning landscapes. We then cross a high and cold 10 FRI. Lisbon.-
plateau area inhabited by nomadic shepherds. Stop at MIDELT, TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: City Tour of Lisbon. Evening transfer.
in the center of this region. After lunch we continue our route In the morning we will have a sightseeing tour with a local
towards the Middle Atlas, the landscape changes completely, we guide. We will visit the traditional neighborhoods including
are in a region with forests and where it snows frequently in the Belem district, which is the birthplace of the great Portu-
winter. Near AZROU, in the National Park we visit ¨the house of guese navigators who sailed the oceans in the Fifteenth Cen-
the cedars¨, a small museum that illustrates about the region, tury. We will have a look around the Monument of the Discov-
we will be amused by the colonies of monkeys that inhabit this eries, Belem Tower, and the beautiful Jeronimos Monastery, a
area. We continue to BHALIL, small and quiet town inhabited UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the free afternoon when
by Berbers of the middle Atlas with a very picturesque old city you are free to explore the city at your own leisure. In the late
center with colorful streets, traditionally the population lived in afternoon, we will have a transfer to the Restauradores
caves, today these caves have been integrated into the houses. Square, a public square with plenty of restaurants and ca-
Continue to FES, before going to the hotel we will admire the fes. We suggest you ride the Elevador Da Gloria funicular that
view of the city from the Saadian tombs. Dinner included. takes you to the viewpoint of San Pedro with beautiful views
over Lisbon and the Bairro Alto. Return to the hotel.
06 MON. Fez - Tangier.-
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Welcome to Morocco! Arrival at the airport and trans- dinner and cultural show (optional).
fer to the hotel. Our guide will contact you at the end of
the day. Dinner included. 06 SUN. Marrakesh – Ouzoud - Fez.-
Our stage today is longer, we leave early to the OUZOUD
DEPARTURE DATES 02 WED. Casablanca -El Jadida – Safi.- WATERFALLS, we will be surprise with such a peaceful
This morning we include a visit with a local guide to place in Morocco, with the highest waterfalls in North
Tuesday from May get to know the largest city and economic center of
Morocco. We will walk through its great avenues; we
Africa (110 meters), located in the Middle Atlas and in
an area between spectacular gorges. We have included a
to March will walk through the beautiful square of Mohamed V
with its fountain Moorish buildings and palm trees and
short boat ride and lunch in a restaurant with a beau-
tiful view of the waterfall, were we can enjoy watching
through the park of the Arab league. We also visit little the macaques (monkeys of Morocco) that inhabit this
Medina. We include the entrance and visit to the huge area.
mosque of Hassan II (the only mosque in Morocco where
non-Muslims are allowed to enter), located next to the We continue our route south of the Atlas. Arrival at FEZ,
EXPECTED HOTELS sea, with its 210-meter-high minaret with laser lights on before going to the hotel we admire the view of the city
top pointing to Mecca. After that a free time for lunch in from the Saadian tombs (according to sunlight can be
the pleasant maritime area of ¨la corniche¨. seen the next day at the beginning of the visit). Dinner
See the hotels provided for this trip in the
final part of the brochure and on the web- included.
After lunch we travel to EL JADIDA, its citadel (Maza-
site’s “My Trip” page. gan) has been declared a World Heritage Site. It was 07 MON. Fez – Volubilis – Mulay Idris - Meknes.-
built by the Portuguese in the early sixteenth century. We include a visit of FEZ, we enter through the Bronze
Its powerful walls dominating the ocean, its picturesque doors of the Royal Palace, Jewish quarter, its lively
streets that preserve numerous traces of the Portuguese souks, the tanners´ quarter. The cultural capital of the
era -such as the church of the Assumption of Manueline country houses the oldest university in the world. The
style-, we will stroll and include the entrance to the old city of Fez was founded in the ninth century is known for
THE PRICE INCLUDES cistern of the sixteenth century. its impressive Medina that preserves like no other the
We continue to SAFI, arrival in the late afternoon. Din- traditional Arab atmosphere. At the end of the visit, we
• Europamundo General Services: ner included. include lunch in an old palace of the Medina.
Travel by bus with English speaking 03 THU. Safi – Essauira – Taghazout - Agadir.-
guide, basic travel insurance and break- After lunch we travel to the archaeological site of
With our guide we visit SAFI, this city is known for its VOLUBILIS, declared a World Heritage Site, founded in
fast buffet. production of ceramics, highly demanded throughout the third century BC, the city of Volubilis, capital of Mau-
• Includes arrival transfer Morocco for its quality and bright colors. We will pho- ritania Tingitana, was an important military outpost of
tograph the castle of the sea, the wall with its power- the Roman Empire in which multiple monuments of great
• Boat: Ouzoud gorges. ful fortress, we will walk through its attractive Medina beauty were erected. Entrance included-. Very close to
• City tour in: Casablanca, Marrakesh, and we will visit the ¨hill of the ceramists¨ with its many
MULAY IDRIS, holy city and place of pilgrimage for Mus-
Fez, Meknes, Rabat. shops.
lims in Morocco (city closed to non-Muslims until 1912
• Evening Transfer: Djema Square with We continue after that towards ESSAUIRA, its walled -until 2005 non-Muslims were not allowed to spend the
horse carriage in Marrakesh. Medina, facing the sea, has been declared a World Her- night-), here is buried Mulay Idris, great-grandson of the
itage Site by Unesco. The magnificently preserved city is prophet Muhammad, founder of the first royal dynasty
• Ticket admission: mosque of Hassan of Morocco.
chosen by artists and painters. Free time for lunch and
II in Casablanca, old cistern in El Jadida, stroll through its narrow streets, whitewashed houses Continuation to MEKNES, dinner included.
Bahia Palace in Marrakesh, archaeolog- and powerful walls lashed by the waves.
ical site of Volubilis, Dar Jamai Muse- After lunch we continue following the Atlantic coast, with 08 TUE. Meknes- Rabat - Casablanca.-
magnificent landscapes in some places. A brief stop in Visit of MEKNES, another fascinating city declared a
um and Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail in World Heritage Site, founded for military purposes in
TAGHAZOUT, a picturesquew small town that lives from
Meknes. fishing and tourists who come to practice surfing. Con- the eleventh century by the Almoravids, was the cap-
• 9 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Cas- tinuation to AGADIR, arrival, dinner included. ital of the kingdom in the time of Sultan Muley Ismaíl
(1672-1727), founder of the Alaouite dynasty. This sov-
ablanca, Safi, Agadir, Marrakesh, Mar- ereign built an impressive city of Spanish-Moorish style,
04 FRI. Agadir - Marrakesh.-
rakesh, Ouzoud, Fez, Fez, Meknes. Free time during the morning in the most popular desti- surrounding it with high walls, marked by monumental
nation for ¨beach tourism¨ in the country. You can enjoy doors. We will be astonished by the immense gate of Bab
its immense beaches, stroll along the promenade or go el Mansur, the activity in the square el Hedim (reminis-
shopping in its many shopping areas. cent of the D, Jemaa square of Marrakesh). We include
entrance to the magnificently restored Dar Jamai Mu-
After lunch we continue our route, magnificent highway seum (dedicated especially to Moroccan music) and the
crossing the Atlas mountain range. MARRAQUECH . Af- Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail.
ter arriving at the hotel we include a carriage ride to the
famous Djemaa El Fna square with its endless activity. After the visit, free time and continuation by motorway;
Dinner included. time for lunch in the service area and arrival in RABAT,
panoramic tour of the capital of the Kingdom. We visit
05 SAT. Marrakesh.- the powerful fortress of the Oudaia, the Hassan tow-
We will start the day with a guided tour of the city er where the mausoleum of King Mohamed V is located,
which gave the country its name. We will get to know the the walls of the Andalusians, the outer enclosure of the
great walls of the city, the bustling Jemaa square, walk Royal Palace and the modern quarters of embassies. Af-
through the colorful Medina and see the Kutubia tow- ter our visit, free time and continuation of route. CASA-
er. We will visit to the Bahia Palace (ticket included). BLANCA -Arrival at the end of the day.-
Lunch included. We sill have some free time to relax End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight
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(Opt. 1) Atlantic Morocco Monday from May
01 MON. Tangier.- 05 FRI. Agadir.-
Welcome to Tangier!!!. On arrival at the airport we shall Free time during in the most popular destination for ¨beach to March
be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. You can enjoy free tourism¨ in the country. You can enjoy its immense beach-
time until your tour starts, information about the meeting es, stroll along the promenade or go shopping in its many
place and start time can be found on the information boards shopping areas.End of our services. Please, check the time
in the hotel reception area. Dinner included and hotel ac- of your flight in case you might need an additional night.
commodation.
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(Opt. 2)Moroccan Hallmarks See the hotels provided for this trip in
02 TUE. Tangier- Asilah - Rabat.- Days 1 - 4 as in Opt. 1 the final part of the brochure and on
We will journey through beautiful landscapes. ASILAH – this 05 FRI. Agadir - Marrakesh.- the website’s “My Trip” page.
small and picturesque walled city on the shores of the At- Free time during the morning in the most popular destina-
lantic was an ancient port and a base for pirates. Today the tion for ¨beach tourism¨ in the country. You can enjoy its im-
city is full of life. Time for lunch before we will resume our mense beaches, stroll along the promenade or go shopping
trip. Arrival in RABAT. Dinner buffet and accommodation in its many shopping areas. THE PRICE INCLUDES
included. After lunch we continue our route, magnificent highway
• Europamundo General Services:
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03 WED. Rabat- Casablanca- El Jadida- Safi.- arriving at the hotel we include a carriage ride to the fa-
Travel by bus with English speak-
We will go on a scenic tour of Rabat in which we will visit mous Djemaa El Fna square with its endless activity. Dinner ing guide, basic travel insurance and
the immense Royal Palace, the Mohamed V Mausoleum and included. breakfast buffet.
the mighty Kasbah of the Udayas. At midday, we will travel • Includes arrival transfer
to CASABLANCA, where we will have a short but informa- 06 SAT. Marrakesh.- • City tour in: Rabat, Casablanca.
tive tour of the city. The tour includes a visit to the outside We will start the day with a guided tour of the city which • Ticket admission: mosque of Has-
of what is considered one of the most important mosques in gave the country its name. We will get to know the great san II in Casablanca, old cistern in El
the Arab world, the great Hassan II mosque. After that a free walls of the city, the bustling Jemaa square, walk through
Jadida.
time for lunch in the pleasant maritime area of ¨la corniche¨. the colorful Medina and see the Kutubia tower. We will visit
After lunch we travel to EL JADIDA, its citadel (Mazagan) to the Bahia Palace (ticket included). Lunch included. We
• 4 Lunch or Dinner Included in:
has been declared a World Heritage Site. It was built by the sill have some free time to relax at the pool or discover a fa- Tangier, Rabat, Safi, Agadir.
Portuguese in the early sixteenth century. Its powerful walls mous Marrakesh Souk (local market). In the evening, you can
dominating the ocean, its picturesque streets that preserve experience a Fantasia dinner and cultural show (optional). (Additional services Opt. 2)
numerous traces of the Portuguese era -such as the church • Boat: Ouzoud gorges.
of the Assumption of Manueline style-, we will stroll and 07 SUN. Marrakesh – Ouzoud - Fez.- • City tour in: Marrakesh, Fez.
include the entrance to the old cistern of the sixteenth Our stage today is longer, we leave early to the OUZOUD • Evening Transfer: Djema Square
century. WATERFALLS, we will be surprise with such a peaceful place
with horse carriage in Marrakesh.
We continue to SAFI, arrival in the late afternoon. Dinner in Morocco, with the highest waterfalls in North Africa (110
included. meters), located in the Middle Atlas and in an area between • Ticket admission: Bahia Palace in
spectacular gorges. We have included a short boat ride Marrakesh.
04 THU. Safi – Essauira – Taghazout - Agadir.- and lunch in a restaurant with a beautiful view of the wa- • 6 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Mar-
With our guide we visit SAFI, this city is known for its pro- terfall, were we can enjoy watching the macaques (monkeys rakesh, Marrakesh, Ouzoud, Fez, Fez,
duction of ceramics, highly demanded throughout Morocco of Morocco) that inhabit this area. Tangier.
for its quality and bright colors. We will photograph the cas-
tle of the sea, the wall with its powerful fortress, we will We continue our route south of the Atlas. Arrival at FEZ,
walk through its attractive Medina and we will visit the ¨hill before going to the hotel we admire the view of the city
of the ceramists¨ with its many shops. from the Saadian tombs (according to sunlight can be seen
the next day at the beginning of the visit). Dinner included.
We continue after that towards ESSAUIRA, its walled Medi-
na, facing the sea, has been declared a World Heritage Site 08 MON. Fez - Tangier.-
by Unesco. The magnificently preserved city is chosen by We will discover Fez with an informative scenic tour. We
artists and painters. Free time for lunch and stroll through will conclude the visit with an included lunch at an an-
its narrow streets, whitewashed houses and powerful walls cient palace of the Medina district. At the beginning of
lashed by the waves. the afternoon, we will travel towards the north of Morocco.
After lunch we continue following the Atlantic coast, with Arriving in TANGIER in evening. Dinner and hotel accom-
magnificent landscapes in some places. A brief stop in TAG- modation included.
HAZOUT, a picturesque small town that lives from fishing
and tourists who come to practice surfing. Continuation to 09 TUE. Tangier.- 169
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06 MON. Fez – Volubilis – Mulay Idris - Meknes.- Morocco. We will walk through its great avenues; we Heritage Site by Unesco. The magnificently pre-
We include a visit of FEZ, we enter through the will walk through the beautiful square of Mohamed served city is chosen by artists and painters. Free
Bronze doors of the Royal Palace, Jewish quarter, its V with its fountain Moorish buildings and palm trees time for lunch and stroll through its narrow streets,
lively souks, the tanners´ quarter. The cultural capi- and through the park of the Arab league. We also whitewashed houses and powerful walls lashed by
tal of the country houses the oldest university in the visit little Medina. We include the entrance and visit the waves.
world. The city of Fez was founded in the ninth centu- to the huge mosque of Hassan II (the only mosque After lunch we continue following the Atlantic
ry is known for its impressive Medina that preserves in Morocco where non-Muslims are allowed to enter), coast, with magnificent landscapes in some places.
like no other the traditional Arab atmosphere. At the located next to the sea, with its 210-meter-high min- A brief stop in TAGHAZOUT, a picturesque small
end of the visit, we include lunch in an old palace aret with laser lights on top pointing to Mecca. After town that lives from fishing and tourists who come
of the Medina. that a free time for lunch in the pleasant maritime to practice surfing. Continuation to AGADIR, arriv-
area of ¨la corniche¨. al, dinner included.
After lunch we travel to the archaeological site of
VOLUBILIS, declared a World Heritage Site, founded Then, we will head to MARRAKESH. 10 FRI. Agadir - Marrakesh.-
in the third century BC, the city of Volubilis, capital of End of our services. Please, check the time of your Free time during the morning in the most popular
Mauritania Tingitana, was an important military out- flight in case you might need an additional night. destination for ¨beach tourism¨ in the country. You
post of the Roman Empire in which multiple monu- can enjoy its immense beaches, stroll along the
ments of great beauty were erected. Entrance includ- (Opt. 2) From the Ocean to Desert promenade or go shopping in its many shopping
ed-. Very close to MULAY IDRIS, holy city and place Days 1 - 7 as in Opt. 1 areas.
of pilgrimage for Muslims in Morocco (city closed to 08 WED. Casablanca -El Jadida – Safi.-
non-Muslims until 1912 -until 2005 non-Muslims This morning we include a visit with a local guide to After lunch we continue our route, magnificent
were not allowed to spend the night-), here is buried get to know the largest city and economic center of highway crossing the Atlas mountain range. MAR-
Mulay Idris, great-grandson of the prophet Muham- Morocco. We will walk through its great avenues; we RAQUECH.
mad, founder of the first royal dynasty of Morocco. will walk through the beautiful square of Mohamed End of our services. Please, check the time of your
Continuation to MEKNES, dinner included. V with its fountain Moorish buildings and palm trees flight in case you might need an additional night.
and through the park of the Arab league. We also visit
07 TUE. Meknes- Rabat - Casablanca.- little Medina. We include the entrance and visit to
Visit of MEKNES, another fascinating city declared a the huge mosque of Hassan II (the only mosque in
World Heritage Site, founded for military purposes in Morocco where non-Muslims are allowed to enter),
the eleventh century by the Almoravids, was the cap- located next to the sea, with its 210-meter-high min- THE PRICE INCLUDES
ital of the kingdom in the time of Sultan Muley Ismaíl aret with laser lights on top pointing to Mecca. After • Europamundo General Services: Travel
(1672-1727), founder of the Alaouite dynasty. This that a free time for lunch in the pleasant maritime by bus with English speaking guide, basic
sovereign built an impressive city of Spanish-Moorish area of ¨la corniche¨. travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
style, surrounding it with high walls, marked by mon-
umental doors. We will be astonished by the immense After lunch we travel to EL JADIDA, its citadel (Maza- • Includes arrival transfer
gate of Bab el Mansur, the activity in the square el gan) has been declared a World Heritage Site. It was • City tour in: Marrakesh, Fez, Meknes, Ra-
Hedim (reminiscent of the D, Jemaa square of Mar- built by the Portuguese in the early sixteenth century. bat, Casablanca.
rakesh). We include entrance to the magnificently Its powerful walls dominating the ocean, its pictur- • Evening Transfer: Djema Square with
restored Dar Jamai Museum (dedicated especially esque streets that preserve numerous traces of the horse carriage in Marrakesh.
to Moroccan music) and the Mausoleum of Moulay Portuguese era -such as the church of the Assump- • Ticket admission: Bahia Palace in Mar-
Ismail. tion of Manueline style-, we will stroll and include rakesh, House of the Cedars in Azrou,
the entrance to the old cistern of the sixteenth archaeological site of Volubilis, Dar Jamai
After the visit, free time and continuation by motor- century.
way; time for lunch in the service area and arrival in We continue to SAFI, arrival in the late afternoon. Museum and Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
RABAT, panoramic tour of the capital of the King- Dinner included. in Meknes, mosque of Hassan II in Casa-
dom. We visit the powerful fortress of the Oudaia, blanca.
the Hassan tower where the mausoleum of King Mo- 09 THU. Safi – Essauira – Taghazout - Agadir.- • 8 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Mar-
hamed V is located, the walls of the Andalusians, the With our guide we visit SAFI, this city is known for rakesh, Marrakesh, Boumalne Dades, Er-
outer enclosure of the Royal Palace and the modern its production of ceramics, highly demanded through- foud, Fez, Fez, Meknes, Casablanca.
quarters of embassies. out Morocco for its quality and bright colors. We will
After our visit, free time and continuation of route. photograph the castle of the sea, the wall with its
(Additional services Opt. 2)
CASABLANCA -Arrival at the end of the day. Dinner powerful fortress, we will walk through its attractive
included.- Medina and we will visit the ¨hill of the ceramists¨ • City tour in: Casablanca.
with its many shops. • Ticket admission: mosque of Hassan II in
08 WED. Casablanca- Marrakesh.- Casablanca, old cistern in El Jadida.
This morning we include a visit with a local guide to We continue after that towards ESSAUIRA, its walled • 2 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Safi, Ag-
get to know the largest city and economic center of Medina, facing the sea, has been declared a World adir.
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Andalusia, Lisbon and Moroccan Capitals
(Opt. 1) Muslim Spain and Morocco streets of this captivating Medieval Moorish quarter.
01 SAT. Madrid - Arrival.- Tonight, you have the option to attend a flamenco dance
Upon arriving at the airport we will be waiting to trans- show and the traditional neighborhood of Sacromonte.
EXPECTED HOTELS fer you to your hotel. You can enjoy free time until the IMPORTANT NOTE: The maximum number of people
beginning of your tour. Please, check the informative allowed to visit the Alhambra is limited by the local gov-
See the hotels provided for this trip in the posters placed at the hotel reception area which have ernment. Even if you buy the trip with the ticket included
final part of the brochure and on the web- all the information about the welcome meeting with your we cannot guarantee entrance to the Alhambra. In such
site’s “My Trip” page. guide and fellow travelers. Towards the end of the day, event, we would offer entry to the Reales Alcázares in Se-
we provide transfers to the Egyptian Debod Temple, ville, which is similar.
Plaza de España and Gran Via; a vibrant district where
you can dine at your preferred restaurant: Indian, Chi- 04 TUE. Granada - Asilah - Rabat.-
nese, Spanish and Middle Eastern are some of the op- Departure from Granada. We cross the Costa del Sol. In
tions available. Algeciras or Tarifa we board a modern ferry to cross
the Strait of Gibraltar. The coach does not normally
02 SUN. Madrid.- make the crossing, so passengers must carry their lug-
The morning starts with a comprehensive tour through gage. Arrival in Morocco. We will journey through beau-
the center of Madrid including the Paseo del Prado, Ci- tiful landscapes. ASILAH this small and picturesque
beles, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de Colón and walled city on the shores of the Atlantic was an ancient
Plaza Mayor. We then will visit Retiro Park, an oasis in port and a base for pirates. Today the city is full of life.
the city center, where we will see the lake and the Glass Time for lunch before we will resume our trip. Arrival
Palace. A visit to Las Ventas Bullring (admission in- in RABAT. Buffet Dinner and accommodation included.
cluded) is next. This is one of the most famous bullrings
in the world where we will learn about the tradition of 05 WED. Rabat- Casablanca- El Jadida- Safi.-
the “corridas” at the Bullfighting Museum. Enjoy the rest We will go on a scenic tour of Rabat in which we will
of the afternoon at your own leisure. At sunset we will visit the immense Royal Palace, the Mohamed V Mauso-
provide a transfer to Plaza de Oriente, opposite the leum and the mighty Kasbah of the Udayas. At midday,
Royal Palace, an elegant and bustling area with many we will travel to CASABLANCA, where we will have a
restaurants serving different cuisines, such as local short but informative tour of the city. The tour includes
Spanish food, international and Chinese. Enjoy a pleas- a visit to the outside of what is considered one of the
ant dinner of your choice. At the end of the evening we most important mosques in the Arab world, the great
will return to the hotel. Hassan II mosque. After that a free time for lunch in the
pleasant maritime area of ¨la corniche¨.
03 MON. Madrid - Granada.- After lunch we travel to EL JADIDA, its citadel (Maza-
We leave Madrid in the early morning. We travel to the gan) has been declared a World Heritage Site. It was
south across La Mancha, stopping in PUERTO LAPICE, built by the Portuguese in the early sixteenth century.
a ‘manchego’ village evoking the figure of Don Quixote. Its powerful walls dominating the ocean, its picturesque
We will enter Andalusia via Despeñaperros, arriving in streets that preserve numerous traces of the Portuguese
GRANADA. Lunch included. In the afternoon, we will era -such as the church of the Assumption of Manueline
visit with a local guide the immense Alhambra Palace style-, we will stroll and include the entrance to the old
and its beautiful Generalife gardens, built in Arabian cistern of the sixteenth century.
times. In the evening we visit the Albaicín district of We continue to SAFI, arrival in the late afternoon. Din-
Granada, a World Heritage site along with the Alham- ner included.
bra, where you can enjoy dinner in the narrow winding
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06 THU. Safi – Essauira – Taghazout - Agadir.- rocco. Arriving in TANGIER in evening. Dinner and hotel the great Portuguese navigators who sailed the
With our guide we visit SAFI, this city is known for its accommodation included. oceans in the Fifteenth Century. We will have a look
production of ceramics, highly demanded throughout around the Monument of the Discoveries, Belem
Morocco for its quality and bright colors. We will pho- 11 TUE. Tangier - Seville.- Tower, and the beautiful Jeronimos Monastery, a
tograph the castle of the sea, the wall with its power- We will have some free time in Tangier, a good chance UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the free after-
ful fortress, we will walk through its attractive Medina for some last-minute shopping, perhaps? We will return noon when you are free to explore the city at your
and we will visit the ¨hill of the ceramists¨ with its many to Spain by ferry. The coach will not travel on board the own leisure. In the late afternoon, we will have a
shops. ferry, therefore, each passenger will be required to carry transfer to the Restauradores Square, a public
their own piece of luggage with them. We will arrive in square with plenty of restaurants and cafez. We
We continue after that towards ESSAUIRA, its walled Algeciras or Tarifa and continue on to SEVILLE. Evening suggest you ride the Elevador Da Gloria funicular
Medina, facing the sea, has been declared a World Her- arrival. that takes you to the viewpoint of San Pedro with
itage Site by Unesco. The magnificently preserved city is beautiful views over Lisbon and the Bairro Alto. Re-
chosen by artists and painters. Free time for lunch and 12 WED. Seville.- turn to the hotel.
stroll through its narrow streets, whitewashed houses After breakfast, a local expert will guide you on a scenic
and powerful walls lashed by the waves. visit of Seville featuring the Cathedral and its famous 15 SAT. Lisbon.-
After lunch we continue following the Atlantic coast, with Giralda (bell tower), the banks of the Guadalquivir River, After breakfast, end of our services.
magnificent landscapes in some places. A brief stop in popular neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana and the
TAGHAZOUT, a picturesque small town that lives from beautiful Plaza de España. After the visit, we will include
fishing and tourists who come to practice surfing. Con- a boat trip along the river Guadalquivir, enjoying the
tinuation to AGADIR, arrival, dinner included. panoramic views from the boat. Afterwards, you will have THE PRICE INCLUDES
free time to explore at your own leisure. At the end of the
07 FRI. Agadir - Marrakesh.- afternoon, we will go to the historic city center area • Europamundo General Services: Travel
Free time during the morning in the most popular desti- (Calle Alfonso XII) where there are many different types by bus with English speaking guide, basic
nation for ¨beach tourism¨ in the country. You can enjoy of restaurants for you to choose from. travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
its immense beaches, stroll along the promenade or go
shopping in its many shopping areas. 13 THU. Seville - Córdoba - Consuegra - Madrid.- • Includes arrival transfer
We leave Seville following the valley of the Guadalqui- • Boat: Ouzoud gorges, Guadalquivir river
After lunch we continue our route, magnificent highway vir to CÓRDOBA. We will visit Córdoba’s great Cathe- in Seville.
crossing the Atlas mountain range. MARRAQUECH . Af- dral-Mosque and the Synagogue (entrance to both
ter arriving at the hotel we include a carriage ride to the is included) with a local guide. Take a stroll in the old • City tour in: Madrid, Granada, Rabat, Cas-
famous Djemaa El Fna square with its endless activity. district with its famous flower patios and will have free ablanca, Marrakesh, Fez, Seville, Córdoba.
Dinner included. time to discover its flowered alleys. After lunch, we will • Evening Transfer: Debod Temple and
continue our trip towards the Castilian lands and stop
08 SAT. Marrakesh.- at CONSUEGRA, with its 12 giant windmills next to the Plaza de España and Plaza de Oriente in
We will start the day with a guided tour of the city castle. We will take advantage and visit the Gastromoli- Madrid, Albaicin in Granada, Djema Square
which gave the country its name. We will get to know the no Windmill whilst we are in the area of the La Mancha with horse carriage in Marrakesh, Historic
great walls of the city, the bustling Jemaa square, walk plains. Continuing then on to MADRID, where we will ar-
through the colorful Medina and see the Kutubia tow- rive towards the end of the day. center of Seville.
er. We will visit to the Bahia Palace (ticket included). End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight • Ticket admission: Las Ventas bullring in
Lunch included. We sill have some free time to relax in case you might need an additional night. Madrid, Alhambra Palace and Generalife
at the pool or discover a famous Marrakesh Souk (local
market). In the evening, you can experience a Fantasia (Opt. 2) Andalusia, Lisbon and Moroccan Capitals Gardens in Granada if it is included in the
dinner and cultural show (optional). Days 1 - 12 as in Opt. 1 tour you bought, mosque of Hassan II in
13 THU. Seville - Jerez de los Caballeros- Monsaraz Casablanca, old cistern in El Jadida, Bahia
09 SUN. Marrakesh – Ouzoud - Fez.- - Evora - Lisbon.-
Our stage today is longer, we leave early to the OUZOUD We will leave Seville and set out on a stage of scenic Palace in Marrakesh, Cathedral-mosque
WATERFALLS, we will be surprise with such a peaceful beauty. Through hills and olive tree groves we will enter and ancient synagogue of Córdoba, Wind-
place in Morocco, with the highest waterfalls in North Extremadura. We will stop in JEREZ DE LOS CABALLE- mill in Consuegra.
Africa (110 meters), located in the Middle Atlas and in ROS, this town once belonged to the Knights Templar
an area between spectacular gorges. We have included a and is where Vasco Nuñez de Balboa was born. We will • Ferry: Strait of Gibraltar Algeciras - Tang-
short boat ride and lunch in a restaurant with a beauti- then enter Portugal. MONSARAZ, is one of the most pic- ier, Strait of Gibraltar Tangier - Algeciras.
ful view of the waterfall, were we can enjoy watching the turesque villages in Portugal with old fortified walls, a • 10 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Grana-
macaques (monkeys of Morocco) that inhabit this area. castle, great views and white-painted streets brimming
with flowerpots. We will then travel to the city of EVORA, da, Rabat, Safi, Agadir, Marrakesh, Mar-
We continue our route south of the Atlas. Arrival at FEZ, declared a World Heritage Site thanks to its white-paint- rakesh, Ouzoud, Fez, Fez, Tangier.
before going to the hotel we admire the view of the city ed streets, Renaissance palaces and cathedral. Time for
from the Saadian tombs (according to sunlight can be lunch. We will also visit the impressive Chapel of Bones
seen the next day at the beginning of the visit). Dinner (admission included), which was built using the bones (Additional services Opt. 2)
included. from over 5000 skeletons! We will arrive in LISBON to- • City tour in: Lisbon.
ward the end of the day. • Evening Transfer: Historic center of Se-
10 MON. Fez - Tangier.-.
We will discover Fez with an informative scenic tour. 14 FRI. Lisbon.- ville, Restauradores Square in Lisbon.
We will conclude the visit with an included lunch at an In the morning we will have a sightseeing tour with a • Ticket admission: Chapel of Bones in
ancient palace of the Medina district. At the beginning local guide. We will visit the traditional neighborhoods Evora.
of the afternoon, we will travel towards the north of Mo- including the Belem district, which is the birthplace of
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May to March (Opt. 1) Atlantic Morocco, Seville and Madrid Medina, facing the sea, has been declared a World Her-
01 TUE. Casablanca.- itage Site by Unesco. The magnificently preserved city is
Welcome to Morocco! Arrival at the airport and trans- chosen by artists and painters. Free time for lunch and
EXPECTED HOTELS fer to the hotel. Our guide will contact you at the end of stroll through its narrow streets, whitewashed houses
the day. Dinner included. and powerful walls lashed by the waves.
See the hotels provided for this trip in the After lunch we continue following the Atlantic coast,
final part of the brochure and on the web- 02 WED. Casablanca -El Jadida – Safi.- with magnificent landscapes in some places. A brief stop
site’s “My Trip” page. This morning we include a visit with a local guide to in TAGHAZOUT, a picturesque small town that lives
get to know the largest city and economic center of from fishing and tourists who come to practice surfing.
Morocco. We will walk through its great avenues; we Continuation to AGADIR, arrival, dinner included.
will walk through the beautiful square of Mohamed V
with its fountain Moorish buildings and palm trees and 04 FRI. Agadir - Marrakesh.-
through the park of the Arab league. We also visit little Free time during the morning in the most popular desti-
Medina. We include the entrance and visit to the huge nation for ¨beach tourism¨ in the country. You can enjoy
mosque of Hassan II (the only mosque in Morocco where its immense beaches, stroll along the promenade or go
non-Muslims are allowed to enter), located next to the shopping in its many shopping areas.
sea, with its 210-meter-high minaret with laser lights on
top pointing to Mecca. After that a free time for lunch in After lunch we continue our route, magnificent highway
the pleasant maritime area of ¨la corniche¨. crossing the Atlas mountain range. MARRAQUECH . Af-
ter arriving at the hotel we include a carriage ride to
After lunch we travel to EL JADIDA, its citadel (Maza- the famous Djemaa El Fna square with its endless activ-
gan) has been declared a World Heritage Site. It was ity. Dinner included.
built by the Portuguese in the early sixteenth century.
Its powerful walls dominating the ocean, its picturesque 05 SAT. Marrakesh.-
streets that preserve numerous traces of the Portuguese We will start the day with a guided tour of the city
era -such as the church of the Assumption of Manueline which gave the country its name. We will get to know the
style-, we will stroll and include the entrance to the old great walls of the city, the bustling Jemaa square, walk
cistern of the sixteenth century. through the colorful Medina and see the Kutubia tow-
We continue to SAFI, arrival in the late afternoon. Din- er. We will visit to the Bahia Palace (ticket included).
ner included. Lunch included. We sill have some free time to relax
at the pool or discover a famous Marrakesh Souk (local
03 THU. Safi – Essauira – Taghazout - Agadir.- market). In the evening, you can experience a Fantasia
With our guide we visit SAFI, this city is known for its dinner and cultural show (optional).
production of ceramics, highly demanded throughout
Morocco for its quality and bright colors. We will pho- 06 SUN. Marrakesh – Ouzoud - Fez.-
tograph the castle of the sea, the wall with its power- Our stage today is longer, we leave early to the OU-
ful fortress, we will walk through its attractive Medina ZOUD WATERFALLS, we will be surprise with such a
and we will visit the ¨hill of the ceramists¨ with its many peaceful place in Morocco, with the highest waterfalls
shops. in North Africa (110 meters), located in the Middle At-
las and in an area between spectacular gorges. We have
We continue after that towards ESSAUIRA, its walled included a short boat ride and lunch in a restaurant
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with a beautiful view of the waterfall, were we can en- is included) with a local guide. Take a stroll in the old
joy watching the macaques (monkeys of Morocco) that district with its famous flower patios and will have free
inhabit this area. time to discover its flowered alleys. After lunch, we will
continue our trip towards the Castilian lands and stop
We continue our route south of the Atlas. Arrival at FEZ, at CONSUEGRA, with its 12 giant windmills next to the
before going to the hotel we admire the view of the city castle. We will take advantage and visit the Gastromoli-
from the Saadian tombs (according to sunlight can be no Windmill whilst we are in the area of the La Mancha
seen the next day at the beginning of the visit). Dinner plains. Continuing then on to MADRID, where we will ar-
included. rive towards the end of the day.
End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight
07 MON. Fez - Tangier.- in case you might need an additional night.
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Guided City Tour of Fez. Admis-
sion included. Lunch and dinner included. (Opt. 2) Atlantic Route, From Casablanca to Lisbon THE PRICE INCLUDES
Days 1 - 9 as in Opt. 1
We will discover Fez with an informative scenic tour. 10 THU. Seville - Jerez de los Caballeros- Monsaraz • Europamundo General Services:
We will conclude the visit with an included lunch at an - Evora - Lisbon.-
ancient palace of the Medina district. At the beginning Travel by bus with English speak-
HIGHLIGHTS: a beautiful scenery where we will visit
of the afternoon, we will travel towards the north of Mo- walled villages. Evora Chapel of bones. ing guide, basic travel insurance and
rocco. Arriving in TANGIER in evening. Dinner and hotel breakfast buffet.
accommodation included. We will leave Seville and set out on a stage of scenic
beauty. Through hills and olive tree groves we will enter
• Includes arrival transfer
08 TUE. Tangier - Seville.- Extremadura. We will stop in JEREZ DE LOS CABALLE- • Boat: Ouzoud gorges, Guadalquivir
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Travel via ferry from Africa to ROS, this town once belonged to the Knights Templar river in Seville.
Europe. and is where Vasco Nuñez de Balboa was born. We will
then enter Portugal. MONSARAZ, is one of the most pic- • City tour in: Casablanca, Marrakesh,
We will have some free time in Tangier, a good chance turesque villages in Portugal with old fortified walls, a Fez, Seville, Córdoba.
for some last-minute shopping, perhaps? We will return castle, great views and white-painted streets brimming • Evening Transfer: Djema Square
to Spain by ferry. The coach will not travel on board the with flowerpots. We will then travel to the city of EVORA,
declared a World Heritage Site thanks to its white-paint- with horse carriage in Marrakesh,
ferry, therefore, each passenger will be required to carry
their own piece of luggage with them. We will arrive in ed streets, Renaissance palaces and cathedral. Time for Historic center of Seville.
lunch. We will also visit the impressive Chapel of Bones
Algeciras or Tarifa and continue on to SEVILLE. Evening
(admission included), which was built using the bones
• Ticket admission: mosque of Hassan
arrival. II in Casablanca, old cistern in El Jadi-
from over 5000 skeletons! We will arrive in LISBON to-
09 WED. Seville.- ward the end of the day. da, Bahia Palace in Marrakesh, Cathe-
11 FRI. Lisbon.-
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Guided visit with local expert dral-mosque and ancient synagogue
in Seville. Boat trip along the river Guadalquivir. Night TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: City Tour of Lisbon. Evening
transfer. of Córdoba, Windmill in Consuegra.
transfer to the historic center.
• Ferry: Strait of Gibraltar Tangier - Al-
After breakfast, a local expert will guide you on a scenic In the morning we will have a sightseeing tour with a geciras.
visit of Seville featuring the Cathedral and its famous local guide. We will visit the traditional neighborhoods • 9 Lunch or Dinner Included in:
Giralda (bell tower), the banks of the Guadalquivir River, including the Belem district, which is the birthplace of the
great Portuguese navigators who sailed the oceans in the Casablanca, Safi, Agadir, Marrakesh,
popular neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana and the
beautiful Plaza de España. After the visit, we will include Fifteenth Century. We will have a look around the Monu- Marrakesh, Ouzoud, Fez, Fez, Tangier.
a boat trip along the river Guadalquivir, enjoying the ment of the Discoveries, Belem Tower, and the beautiful
panoramic views from the boat. Afterwards, you will have Jeronimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
free time to explore at your own leisure. At the end of the Enjoy the free afternoon when you are free to explore (Additional services Opt. 2)
afternoon, we will go to the historic city center area the city at your own leisure. In the late afternoon, we will • City tour in: Lisbon.
have a transfer to the Restauradores Square, a public
(Calle Alfonso XII) where there are many different types
square with plenty of restaurants and cafez. We suggest • Evening Transfer: Historic center of
of restaurants for you to choose from.
you ride the Elevador Da Gloria funicular that takes you Seville, Restauradores Square in Lis-
10 THU. Seville - Córdoba - Consuegra - Madrid.- to the viewpoint of San Pedro with beautiful views over bon.
We leave Seville following the valley of the Guadalqui- Lisbon and the Bairro Alto. Return to the hotel.
• Ticket admission: Chapel of Bones
vir to CÓRDOBA. We will visit Córdoba’s great Cathe-
dral-Mosque and the Synagogue (entrance to both 12 SAT. Lisbon.- in Evora.
After breakfast, end of our services.
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01 TUE. Casablanca.- Boulmane Dades.-
Welcome to Morocco! Arrival at the airport and trans- We will journey across the Atlas Mountains as their,
EXPECTED HOTELS fer to the hotel. Our guide will contact you at the end of usually snow-capped, high peaks will greet us as we
the day. Dinner included. say goodbye to Marrakesh. Small Berber villages perch
See the hotels provided for this trip in the
final part of the brochure and on the web- on the side of chasms. We will interrupt our journey to
site’s “My Trip” page. 02 WED. Casablanca- Marraquech.- stop at the fortified village of AIT BENHADDOU, a place
This morning we include a visit with a local guide to where several films have been filmed. At this point in our
get to know the largest city and economic center of Mo- trip, our route will be going through the so-called biblical
rocco. We will walk through its great avenues; we will landscapes. We will spend some time in OUARZAZATE
walk through the beautiful square of Mohamed V with its city with its impressive Kasbah. We will continue to-
fountain Moorish buildings and palm trees and through ward the valley of Roses. BOULMANE DADES. Dinner
the park of the Arab league. We also visit little Medina. and accommodation.
We include the entrance and visit to the huge mosque of NOTE:On very rare occasions (during winter), the roads
Hassan II (the only mosque in Morocco where non-Mus- may be closed due to snowdrifts. If necessary, this sec-
lims are allowed to enter), located next to the sea, with tion of the itinerary will be rescheduled according to our
its 210-meter-high minaret with laser lights on top alternative itinerary. (Whether we can visit the Sahara or
pointing to Mecca. After that a free time for lunch in the not will depends on road access).
pleasant maritime area of ¨la corniche¨.
05 SAT. Boulmane Dades - Todgha - Khorbat - Er-
Then, we will head to MARRAKESH. After arriving at the foud.-
hotel, you will be able to experience a traditional kalesa A journey full of excitement in the Sahara Desert: the
ride up to the famous Djema square. Dinner included. Valley of the Kasbahs; river valleys containing thou-
sands of palm trees; Stone plains followed by oasis
03 THU. Marrakesh.- and adobe villages, powerful fortresses defending the
We will start the day with a guided tour of the city thoroughfares. We will visit the stunningly magnificent
which gave the country its name. We will get to know the TODGHA GORGE. On the way there, we shall stop at a
great walls of the city, the bustling Jemaa square, walk small town built with adobe next to KHORBAT, visitors
through the colorful Medina and see the Kutubia tow- will be able to learn about this desert community, which
er. We will visit to the Bahia Palace (ticket included). is supported by the Europamundo Foundation. (Note:
Lunch included. We sill have some free time to relax due to weather conditions, such as river flooding, access
at the pool or discover a famous Marrakesh Souk (local might not possible at times).
market). In the evening, you can experience a Fantasia
dinner and cultural show (optional). We will continue toward ERFOUD. Lunch included. An-
yone who wishes to, can go on a field trip to visit the
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FEZ
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sand dunes of the Sahara Desert (and experience dusk 10 THU. Seville - Córdoba - Consuegra - Madrid.-
among the dunes). We leave Seville following the valley of the Guadalqui-
vir to CÓRDOBA. We will visit Córdoba’s great Cathe-
06 SUN. Erfoud - Midelt- Azrou- Bhalil - Fez.- dral-Mosque and the Synagogue (entrance to both
We will leave Erfoud early, crossing the Atlas between is included) with a local guide. Take a stroll in the old
powerful gorges and stunning landscapes. We then cross district with its famous flower patios and will have free
a high and cold plateau area inhabited by nomadic shep- time to discover its flowered alleys. After lunch, we will
herds. Stop at MIDELT, in the center of this region. After continue our trip towards the Castilian lands and stop
lunch we continue our route towards the Middle Atlas, at CONSUEGRA, with its 12 giant windmills next to the
the landscape changes completely, we are in a region castle. We will take advantage and visit the Gastromoli-
with forests and where it snows frequently in winter. no Windmill whilst we are in the area of the La Mancha
Near AZROU, in the National Park we visit ¨the house plains. Continuing then on to MADRID, where we will ar-
of the cedars¨, a small museum that illustrates about rive towards the end of the day.
the region, we will be amused by the colonies of monkeys End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight
that inhabit this area. We continue to BHALIL, small and in case you might need an additional night.
quiet town inhabited by Berbers of the middle Atlas with
a very picturesque old city center with colorful streets, (Opt. 2) Moroccan capitals, Seville and Lisbon
traditionally the population lived in caves, today these Days 1 - 9 as in Opt. 1
caves have been integrated into the houses. Continue to 10 THU. Seville - Jerez de los Caballeros- Monsaraz
FEZ, before going to the hotel we will admire the view of - Evora - Lisbon.- THE PRICE INCLUDES
the city from the Saadian tombs. Dinner included. We will leave Seville and set out on a stage of scenic
beauty. Through hills and olive tree groves we will enter • Europamundo General Services: Travel
07 MON. Fez - Tangier.-. Extremadura. We will stop in JEREZ DE LOS CABALLE- by bus with English speaking guide, basic
We will discover Fez with an informative scenic tour. ROS, this town once belonged to the Knights Templar travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
We will conclude the visit with an included lunch at an and is where Vasco Nuñez de Balboa was born. We will • Includes arrival transfer
ancient palace of the Medina district. At the beginning then enter Portugal. MONSARAZ, is one of the most pic- • Boat: Guadalquivir river in Seville.
of the afternoon, we will travel towards the north of Mo- turesque villages in Portugal with old fortified walls, a • City tour in: Casablanca, Marrakesh, Fez,
rocco. Arriving in TANGIER in evening. Dinner and hotel castle, great views and white-painted streets brimming Seville, Córdoba.
accommodation included. with flowerpots. We will then travel to the city of EVORA, • Evening Transfer: Djema Square with
declared a World Heritage Site thanks to its white-paint- horse carriage in Marrakesh, Historic
08 TUE. Tangier - Seville.- ed streets, Renaissance palaces and cathedral. Time for center of Seville.
We will have some free time in Tangier, a good chance lunch. We will also visit the impressive Chapel of Bones
• Ticket admission: mosque of Hassan II
for some last-minute shopping, perhaps? We will return (admission included), which was built using the bones
in Casablanca, Bahia Palace in Marrakesh,
to Spain by ferry. The coach will not travel on board the from over 5000 skeletons! We will arrive in LISBON to-
ferry, therefore, each passenger will be required to carry ward the end of the day.
House of the Cedars in Azrou, Cathe-
their own piece of luggage with them. We will arrive in dral-mosque and ancient synagogue of
Algeciras or Tarifa and continue on to SEVILLE. Evening 11 FRI. Lisbon.- Córdoba, Windmill in Consuegra.
arrival. In the morning we will have a sightseeing tour with a • Ferry: Strait of Gibraltar Tangier - Alge-
local guide. We will visit the traditional neighborhoods ciras.
09 WED. Seville.- including the Belem district, which is the birthplace of the • 8 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Casa-
After breakfast, a local expert will guide you on a scenic great Portuguese navigators who sailed the oceans in the blanca, Marrakesh, Marrakesh, Boumalne
visit of Seville featuring the Cathedral and its famous Fifteenth Century. We will have a look around the Monu- Dades, Erfoud, Fez, Fez, Tangier.
Giralda (bell tower), the banks of the Guadalquivir River, ment of the Discoveries, Belem Tower, and the beautiful
popular neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana and the Jeronimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Additional services Opt. 2)
beautiful Plaza de España. After the visit, we will include Enjoy the free afternoon when you are free to explore • City tour in: Lisbon.
a boat trip along the river Guadalquivir, enjoying the the city at your own leisure. In the late afternoon, we will • Evening Transfer: Historic center of Se-
panoramic views from the boat. Afterwards, you will have have a transfer to the Restauradores Square, a public ville, Restauradores Square in Lisbon.
free time to explore at your own leisure. At the end of the square with plenty of restaurants and cafez. We suggest
• Ticket admission: Chapel of Bones in
afternoon, we will go to the historic city center area you ride the Elevador Da Gloria funicular that takes you
Evora.
(Calle Alfonso XII) where there are many different types to the viewpoint of San Pedro with beautiful views over
of restaurants for you to choose from. Lisbon and the Bairro Alto. Return to the hotel.
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in Spain. After time for lunch in its historic city center, at ground of Europes rich and famous. In the afternoon we will
16.30hrs, we will continue our route to Madrid after pass- continue through the hills until we reach RONDA, a very
ing through the avant-garde City of Arts and Sciences of beautiful white town with its large gorge that divides it in
Valencia where we can take a picture. Arrival to MADRID at two. Then we will travel onward to SEVILLE, arrival some-
the end of the day and transfer to the Plaza Mayor where time in the late afternoon.
we can relax at some typical taverns.
Note: Depending on the number of passengers, the journey be- 12 WED. Seville.-
tween Valencia and Madrid may be done by high-speed train. TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Guided visit with local expert in Se-
ville. Boat trip along the river Guadalquivir. Night transfer to
09 SUN. Madrid.- the historic center.
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Madrid city tour. Stroll through the After breakfast, a local expert will guide you on a scenic
Retiro Park. Visit to the Las Ventas bullring. Evening transfer. visit of Seville featuring the Cathedral and its famous Gi-
The morning starts with a comprehensive tour through ralda (bell tower), the banks of the Guadalquivir River, pop-
the center of Madrid including the Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, ular neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana and the beau-
Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de Colón and Plaza May- tiful Plaza de España. After the visit, we will include a boat
or. We then will visit Retiro Park, an oasis in the city center, trip along the river Guadalquivir, enjoying the panoramic
where we will see the lake and the Glass Palace. A visit to views from the boat. Afterwards, you will have free time to
Las Ventas Bullring (admission included) is next. This is explore at your own leisure. At the end of the afternoon, we RONDA
one of the most famous bullrings in the world where we will will go to the historic city center area (Calle Alfonso XII)
learn about the tradition of the corridas at the Bullfighting where there are many different types of restaurants for you SPAIN
Museum. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your own leisure. to choose from.
At sunset we will provide a transfer to Plaza de Oriente, op-
posite the Royal Palace, an elegant and bustling area with many 13 THU. Seville - Jerez de los Caballeros- Monsaraz -
restaurants serving different cuisines, such as local Spanish Evora - Lisbon.-
food, international and Chinese. Enjoy a pleasant dinner of your HIGHLIGHTS: a beautiful scenery where we will visit walled
choice. At the end of the evening we will return to the hotel. villages. Evora Chapel of bones.
We will leave Seville and set out on a stage of scenic beau-
10 MON. Madrid.- ty. Through hills and olive tree groves we will enter Extrema-
After breakfast, end of our services. dura. We will stop in JEREZ DE LOS CABALLEROS, this town THE PRICE INCLUDES
once belonged to the Knights Templar and is where Vas- • Europamundo General Services: Travel
(OPT. 3) FRANCE, SPAIN AND PORTUGAL co Núñez de Balboa was born. We will then enter Portu-
by bus with English speaking guide, basic
DAYS 1 - 7 AS IN OPT. 2 gal. MONSARAZ, is one of the most picturesque villages in
08 SAT. Barcelona - Peniscola - Valencia.- Portugal with old fortified walls, a castle, great views and travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
white-painted streets brimming with flowerpots. We will • Includes arrival transfer
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: visit Peniscola, a beautiful walled
town and its castle by the sea. Sightseeing in Valencia. then travel to the city of EVORA, declared a World Herit- • Excursion: Versailles in Paris.
Evening transfer. age Site thanks to its white-painted streets, Renaissance • City tour in: Paris, Barcelona.
palaces and cathedral. Time for lunch. We will also visit the • Evening Transfer: Ramblas and Plaza
We will journey south along the Mediterranean, making a spe- impressive Chapel of Bones (admission included), which
cial stop in PENISCOLA, a small walled town on the shores of was built using the bones from over 5000 skeletons! We will de Catalunya in Barcelona.
the sea. After a short introduction by our guide, you can make arrive in LISBON toward the end of the day. • Transfer: Montmartre in Paris.
your own way through town, discovering its fishing port, the • Ticket admission: Poble Espanyol in
castle and beach at your own leisure. We will then travel to VA- 14 FRI. Lisbon.- Barcelona.
LENCIA, where we will have time to have lunch. A local guide
will take you on a tour of the city in the afternoon. Valencia is TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: City Tour of Lisbon. Evening • Train: Montserrat Monastery in Mont-
the third largest city in Spain where the modern blends with transfer. serrat.
the historical. In the tour we will learn about its historic city In the morning we will have a sightseeing tour with a local • Funicular: Montmartre in Paris.
centre, the fish market, the cathedral and the avant-garde City guide. We will visit the traditional neighborhoods including • 2 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Lourdes,
of Arts and Sciences. In the evening we will have a transfer to the Belem district, which is the birthplace of the great Por-
tuguese navigators who sailed the oceans in the Fifteenth Andorra.
the Plaza de Toros (bullring) area where you will have time to
have dinner. Return to the hotel in the late evening. Century. We will have a look around the Monument of the
Discoveries, Belem Tower, and the beautiful Jeronimos Mon- (Additional services Opt. 2)
09 SUN. Valencia - Alicante - Caravaca de la Cruz - astery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the free af- • City tour in: Madrid.
Granada.- ternoon when you are free to explore the city at your own • Evening Transfer: Plaza de Oriente in
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Touristic train in Caravaca. leisure. In the late afternoon, we will have a transfer to
the Restauradores Square, a public square with plenty of Madrid.
Today we will continue our trip and head to ALICANTE. We restaurants and cafes. We suggest you ride the Elevador • Ticket admission: Las Ventas bullring
will have time to take a walk in this charming, coastal city Da Gloria funicular that takes you to the viewpoint of San in Madrid.
and, after lunch, we will make our way to the Murcia region, Pedro with beautiful views over Lisbon and the Bairro Alto.
where we will visit CARAVACA DE LA CRUZ, a town consid- Return to the hotel. (Additional services Opt. 3)
ered by the Catholic Church as one of the five holy cities.
Its church holds a relic of Christs Cross. We will also take 15 SAT. Lisbon.- • Boat: along Guadalquivir river in Seville.
a train ride up to its historic area, which we can explore, After breakfast, end of our services. • City tour in: Valencia, Granada, Seville,
before we continue our trip along scenic roads on our way to Lisbon.
Andalusia. We will end the day in GRANADA. (OPT. 4) THREE COUNTRIES • Evening Transfer: Bullring square in
DAYS 1 - 14 AS IN OPT. 3 Valencia, Albaicín in in Granada, Historic
10 MON. Granada.- 15 SAT. Lisbon - Fatima - Madrid.-
center of Seville, Restauradores Square
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Visit the Alhambra (if you bought TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Fatima Shrine. Lunch included. in Lisbon.
the trip with the entrance included). Night transfer. Today we will travel to the north of Portugal and visit FA- • Ticket admission: Alhambra Palace and
We will have a full day in GRANADA. For those who booked TIMA, an important sanctuary (a pilgrimage site). We will Generalife in Granada (If it is included in
the trip with the entrance included, in the afternoon we will continue on through the green lands of the centre, pass-
visit with a local guide the immense Alhambra Palace and ing into Spain and then, over grasslands, we will cross your tour)., Chapel of Bones in Evora.
its beautiful Generalife gardens, built in Arabian times. In the North of Extremadura. Lunch included in route at a • Train: Caravaca de la Cruz.
the evening we will visit the Albaicín in district a World Her- regional cuisine restaurant. We will travel on to MADRID
itage site as is the Alhambra, where you can have dinner in the where we will be arriving towards the end of the day. Then (Additional services Opt. 4)
narrow winding streets of this captivating Medieval Moorish we include transfer to Plaza Mayor where you can enjoy • City tour in: Madrid.
quarter. At night, you will have the option to attend a flamenco at some typical taverns.
dance show in the traditional neighborhood of Sacromonte. • Evening Transfer: Plaza de Oriente in
IMPORTANT NOTE: The maximum number of people allowed to 16 SUN. Madrid.- Madrid.
visit the Alhambra is limited by the local government. Given that the TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Madrid city tour. Stroll through • Ticket admission: Las Ventas bullring
number of tickets assigned to tour operators is small, and we are only the Retiro Park. Visit to the Las Ventas bullring. Evening in Madrid.
given the confirmed number one month before your arrival, even if transfer. • 1 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Fatima.
you buy the trip with the ticket included we cannot guarantee en-
trance to the Alhambra. In such event, we would offer entry to the The morning starts with a comprehensive tour through
Reales Alcáceres in Seville, which is similar. As with the Alhambra visit, the center of Madrid including the Paseo del Prado, Cibeles,
the group would be led by a local guide of the city of Granada. If the Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de Colón and Plaza May-
Alhambra is a very important landmark to visit for you, we suggest or. We then will visit Retiro Park, an oasis in the city center,
you purchase the trip without tickets (the lowest price) and book your where we will see the lake and the Glass Palace. A visit to
tickets on-line on the heritage website https://www.alhambra.org as Las Ventas Bullring (admission included) is next. This is
there is a larger quota for individual visits/purchases. one of the most famous bullrings in the world where we will
learn about the tradition of the corridas at the Bullfighting
11 TUE. Granada - Malaga - Marbella - Ronda - Seville.- Museum. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your own leisure.
At sunset we will provide a transfer to Plaza de Oriente,
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Costa del Sol and the Andalusian opposite the Royal Palace, an elegant and bustling area with
village of Ronda. many restaurants serving different cuisines, such as local
Departing from Granada and travelling towards the Costa Spanish food, international and Chinese. Enjoy a pleasant
del Sol, we will arrive in MALAGA and explore its historic dinner of your choice. At the end of the evening we will re-
city center, with its cathedral and the Picasso Museum. Af- turn to the hotel.
ter this we will continue along the coastal motorway with
beautiful views of the Mediterranean. Stopping in PUERTO 17 MON. Madrid.-
BANUS, Marbella, a beautiful resort known as the play- After breakfast, end of our services.
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