|
| |
|
|
| |
Spain,
Portugal & Morocco
14 Nights/ 15 Days
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
DAY
1
Mumbai - Madrid
Fly to Madrid where you will be met by our representative
and transferred to your hotel for two nights.
|
 |
| |
|
|
 |
DAY
2
Madrid. Included sightseeing
Spain's regal capital, the highest in Europe, offers a wonderful
mix of ancient and modern attractions, this lively and friendly
city can offer colourful fiestas, world renowned works of
art and fascinating history. Our included sightseeing tour
with a local guide will give you a real insight into the city's
history and culture. |
| |
|
|
DAY
3
Madrid - Avila - Salamanca - Coimbra
We travel west to the ancient fortified town of Avila, one
of Spain's best preserved medieval heritage sites, before
continuing on to Salamanca, a beautiful city packed with architectural
and historical landmarks. There's time for a stroll in one
of Europe's most splendid squares, the 'Plaza Mayor', before
we head over the Portuguese border to the ancient university
town of Coimbra for an overnight stay.
|
 |
| |
|
|
 |
DAY
4
Coimbra - Fatima - Lisbon
Coimbra was the capital of Portugal in the 13th century and
has many interesting historical sights, including the university
and the Romanesque cathedral. We'll take an orientation drive
and then on to Batalha to visit the Monastery, before setting
off for Fatima to visit its world famous sanctuary. Then it's
on to a wine bodega, where you'll have time to sample some
of Portugal's fine wines before we arrive in the charming
Portuguese capital, Lisbon, for a two-night stay. |
| |
|
|
| DAY
5
Lisbon. Included sightseeing
Elegant, old buildings and red-roofed houses line the maze
of streets of Lisbon, which contain a wealth of museums, galleries
and monuments. Your included city tour with a local guide
will include visits to the monument to Henry the Navigator,
the Belem Tower, the Moorish Citadel and the impressive Black
Horse Square.
|
 |
| |
|
|
|
DAY
6
Lisbon - Seville
From the rolling plains of the Alentejo with its woodlands
of cork and eucalyptus trees, we drive to the glorious Spanish
region of Andalucia, with its white-washed villages and sun-drenched
plantations of olives, figs and almonds. Travelling via Beja
we arrive in the elegant capital of Andalucia, Seville, for
a two-night stay. |
| |
|
|
|
DAY
7
Seville. At leisure
Seville is the epitome of Spain: fiery flamenco, Moorish splendour,
fragrant gardens, elegant plazas and more. You can get a real
insight into the city on our optional sightseeing tour, which
includes many of the city's highlights.
|
 |
| |
|
|
 |
DAY
8
Seville - Ferry To Morocco - Fez
An interesting drive today which starts with views of the
sherry wine region before reaching the coast for embarkation
on the ferry to Morocco. Next motor south along what was once
north Africa's infamous Barbary coast. Join the new motorway
for the drive southwards then west bypassing Meknes for overnight
in Fez. |
| |
|
|
| DAY
9
Fez
Ancient Fez occupies a position of outstanding scenic beauty
and is blessed with an ample supply of water. Visit the Medina
on the included sightseeing tour and watch the crowds of Berbers
in their flowing robes as they buy and sell their goods accommpanied
by veiled women. Take advantage of an optional excursion for
sightseeing in Meknes. |
 |
| |
|
|
 |
DAY
10
Fez - Middle Atlas - Marrakech
Enjoy glimpses of North African village life reminiscent of
Beau Geste while motoring through the Middle Atlas on your
way to Marrakech. |
| |
DAY
11
Marrakech. Included sightseeing
The colourful city of Marrakech really awakens the senses and
you will feel that you have stopped the march of time and stepped
into another world. Marrakech has always been a meeting place,
first just a group of nomad tents, now a bustling city. The
tanneries of the Souk, the cities enthralling marketplace, have
not changed for hundreds of years and are home to singers, jugglers,
snake charmers and some exquisite local crafts. In the morning
you will enjoy guided city sightseeing in this magnificent city
and an optional evening excursion will be a fitting choice to
end the day. |
 |
| |
 |
DAY
12
Marrakech - Casablanca - Rabat
This morning drive north-west from the heartland of Morocco
by way of Settat, to reach the most western of all Moroccan
cities Casablanca. The city is bustling yet elegant, where
modern and traditional Moorish Architecture combine to create
a fascinatingly unique city. Later in the afternoon continue
by way of the motorway northwards to Rabat, Morocco's capital
for city sightseeing and overnight. |
| |
DAY
13
Rabat - Ferry Crossing to Spain - Granada
Today retrace your steps northwards for the ferry across the
Straits of Gibraltar to mainland Spain and carry on to the
heart of Andalucia to reach Granada for overnight.
|
 |
| |
|
|
DAY
14
Granada (included guided tour of the Alhambra Palace) - Madrid
Located at the foot of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains
the ancient city of Granada offers the finest examples of
Islamic architecture outside the Arab world. The Ancient Moorish
Quarter is a delightful labyrinth of narrow streets and the
Generalife gardens are an oasis of peace and calm. The highlight
however, of this town is the Alhambra palace, a summer palace
built by Moorish Kings, the wonders of which you will discover
on an included visit. You'll treasure the memory of its architectural
beauty, dazzling ceilings, and magnificent gardens. This afternoon
drive into the very heart of La Mancha, famed for its castle
and windmills. Overnight in Madrid.
|
| |
DAY
15
Madrid - Mumbai
Transfer to Madrid airport for your flight to the Mumbai.
|
| |
|
|
| |
| |
