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Contents Spain A Glimpse of Spain History Meets Future (8 days / 7 nights)
Madrid - Córdoba - Seville - Costa Del Sol - Granada - Toledo - Madrid
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Brilliant Catalunya (5 days / 4 nights)
Madrid - Barcelona - Vic - Figueres - Girona - Montserrat - Sitges - Tarragona - Santes Creus - Barcelona
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Classical Andalusia (5 days / 4 nights)
Madrid - Córdoba - Seville - Ronda - Costa Del Sol - Granada - Toledo - Madrid
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Classical Spain & Costa Del Sol (12 days / 11 nights)
Barcelona - Madrid - Córdoba - Seville - Costa Del Sol - Granada - Toledo - Madrid
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Gems of Spain (9 days / 8 nights)
Barcelona - Madrid - Córdoba - Seville - Ronda - Costa Del Sol - Granada - Toledo - Madrid
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Highlights of Spain (7 days / 6 nights)
Madrid - Córdoba - Seville - Granada - Valencia - Barcelona - Zaragoza - Madrid
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Historical Highlights of Spain (11 days / 10 nights)
Barcelona - Vic - Figueres - Girona - Montserrat - Sitges - Tarragona - Santes Creus - Barcelona - Zaragoza - Madrid - Córdoba - Seville - Granada - Valencia - Barcelona
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I Love Andalusia (7 days / 6 nights)
Costa Del Sol - Granada - Toledo - Madrid - Córdoba - Seville - Ronda - Costa Del Sol
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Rediscover Catalunya & Highlights of Spain (9 days / 8 nights)
Barcelona - Sitges - Tarragona - Santes Creus - Barcelona - Zaragoza - Madrid - Córdoba - Seville - Granada - Valencia - Barcelona
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Rediscover Catalunya & Madrid (8 days / 7 nights)
Madrid - Barcelona - Vic - Figueres - Girona - Montserrat - Sitges - Tarragona - Santes Creus - Barcelona
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Spain: A Cultural Kaleidoscope (8 days / 7 nights)
Barcelona - Madrid - Córdoba - Seville - Granada - Toledo - Madrid
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Spain: A Glimpse of the Mediterranean Capitals (7 days / 6 nights)
Madrid - Valencia - Barcelona - Zaragoza - Madrid
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Essence of Northern Spain - Self Drive Journey (11 days / 10 nights)
Madrid - Santiago de Compostela - A Coruna , Ferrol , Santiago de Compostela
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Spain & Morocco Classic Morocco (4 days / 3 nights)
Costa Del Sol - Fes - Meknes - Rabat - Tangier - Costa Del Sol
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Imperial Morocco Revisited (7 days / 6 nights)
Costa Del Sol - Fes - Meknes - Marrakech - Casablanca - Rabat - Tangier - Costa Del Sol
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Madrid - Córdoba - Seville - Costa Del Sol - Fes - Meknes - Marrakech - Casablanca - Rabat- - Larache - Tangier - Costa Del Sol - Granada - Toledo - Madrid
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Madrid - Avila – Salamanca - Ciudad Rodrigo - Coimbra - Fatima - Obidos - Lisbon - Cacere - Madrid
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The Cultural Fusion Tour of Spain & Morocco (12 days / 11 nights)
Spain & Portugal Highlights of Spain & Portugal (5 days / 4 nights)
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Greetings from Palace Tours!
Thank you for taking time to review our collection of tours in Spain. At the onset let us tell you how hard it was for us to choose our tour offerings that you might like but we think we have been able to showcase the main. Every destination within Spain offers so much to tourists and travelers alike - its History and Culture, Gastronomy, Art and Architecture; All this topped with the unmatched hospitality and fairs and festivals all year long. As you will notice in this catalog, we have tried to give a number of options that can be combined to make an unforgettable Spain travel experience for you. There are fixed departure Coach tours, Self Drive tours and very unique Luxury Rail Cruises that you can choose depending on your schedule, interest and budget. The Wine-Dine-Dance collection of tours is focused on the professionals interested in meeting other travelers with a number of fun filled activities and a lot of free time. It is a perfect blend of Group and Independent Travel. Our seat-in coach tours provide a structured approach to travel, covering all the tourist attractions in the destinations. With a weekly departure almost for every tour in season and some tours running year round, you will definitely find one that matches your schedule. Palace Tours Self Drive programs offer our guests to travel at their own pace with the local office support in case of any needs with car, hotel, local guides or any other assistance they may require. While traveling in Spain can be planned independently, our programs provide a Ferrol Vivero adeo a les i an Rib Luarc Avi Gijon der ast framework and also a peace of mind tan S eb La Coruna lanes San n o L Sa Oviedo FRANCE that there is someone that one can lba Asturias CantabriaBi Pais reach to in case of an emergency. Santiago de Pamplona Aguilar de Campoo Compostela
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Ciudad-Rodrigo
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Sevilla Jerez de la Frontera
Andalucia
Ronda
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Barcelona
Cuenca
Toledo
Extremadura Castilla-la Mancha
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Tarragona
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Galicia
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Luxury Rail Cruises are a niche product focused on the idea of nopacking-unpacking experience just like a riverboat cruise but by rail.
Valencia Ibiza
Region de Murcia Granada
Malaga
Almeria
Costa del Sol
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A Glimpse of Spain: Future Meets History in Andalusia
(8 days / 7 nights)
Guided visits in Cόrdoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo / Tour Escort during the whole trip / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Daily breakfast and accommodation in selected class / 7 dinners. Day 6 Costa del Sol Enjoy another day on the glorious beaches of Costa del Sol. Explore the local markets, amusement parks, aquariums, golf courses or take your pick at trying almost every imaginable water sport on this magnificant coast. You’ll also have another opportunity to take an optional tour to Gibraltar, Ronda, Malaga, Marbella, Mijas or Tangier. (B,D) Day 7 Costa del Sol, Granada After breakfast depart for Granada where you visit the La Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492 and the inspiration for Washington Irving’s Tales of the Alhambra. Delicious dinner is served at the hotel. Enjoy an optional Gipsy night tour in this historical city. (B,D) Day 8 Granada, Toledo, Madrid After breakfast depart towards the Imperial City of Toledo (World Heritage city), where the three cultures of Spain FRANCE Christians, Moorish and Jewish - have lived together since the 13th century. Explore the most important city monuments and archeological remains, and learn about the famous “Damasquinado”, the Moorish art of inlaying gold or silver threads into black steel to make jewelry or decorative crafts. Later continue the journey to Madrid where your tour ends. (B) Madrid
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Day 1 Madrid, Córdoba, Seville On the first day of your journey, depart from the country’s capital through the land of Don Quixote “The Man from La Mancha” to Córdoba, situated on the banks of the Guadalquivir River and the foothills of Sierra Morena. Embark on the city tour visiting such sites as the Mezquita (Mosque) and Jewish Quarter. Later, continue to Seville to watch an optional Bullfight at the Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza (if possible) or enjoy an optional Flamenco show. Dinner is served at the hotel (D) Day 2 Seville This day brings you to an exciting tour of the city of Seville. You may visit sights such as Cathedral from outside, Santa Cruz Quarter and Maria Luisa Gardens. The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure to discover the breathtaking views of this enchanting city from atop of la Giralda, the 230-foot tall bell tower; visit the impressive Plaza España, a magnificent sample of the Iberoamerican exposition of 1929 and featured in the film Star Wars Episode II; see the Cathedral, currently the third largest temple in the world; or watch an optional Flamenco show. This evening enjoy delicious dinner. (B,D) Day 3 Seville, Costa del Sol Enjoy a breakfast and an early afternoon departure for Costa del Sol. Dinner is served at the hotel. (B,D) Day 4 Costa del Sol Spend your entire day at leisure to bask under the sun on the beautiful beaches of Costa del Sol or enjoy the artwork and explore the archaeological remains found in the many cathedrals, museums, monestaries and town halls. You’ll also have an opportunity to take an optional tour to Gibraltar, Ronda, Malaga, Marbella, Mijas or Tangier. (B,D) Day 5 Costa del Sol Another day spent at leisure in Costa del Sol. Take advantage of the beautiful beaches, experience the outdoors in one of Costa Del Sol’s many parks or enjoy an optional tour to Gibraltar, Ronda, Malaga, Marbella, Mijas or Tangier. (B,D)
Toledo
Cordoba Granada
Sevilla
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Ronda
Malaga Costa del Sol
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Brilliant Catalunya
(5 days/ 4 nights) Train + Bus
Guided visits in Vic, Figueres (Dali Museum), Girona, Montserrat, Sitges and Santes Creus (Monastery) / Tour Escort during Catalunya tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach during Catalunya tour / AVE train Madrid-Barcelona (flat rate tourist class) / Transfer Barcelona station to hotel / Accommodation / Daily breakfast, 1 Typical lunch, 3 dinners and Wine tasting in a famous Cellar. Day 1 Madrid - Barcelona Presentation at Madrid station “Puerta de Atocha”. Departure by AVE train at 09:30 a.m. to Barcelona. Arrival at 12:48 p.m. Transfer to hotel Accommodation. Day 2 Barcelona - Vic - Figueres - Girona Breakfast. Transfer to our bus terminal. Departure from Palace Tours (Ronda Universitat, 5, 200 mts. far from Plaza Catalunya Square) at 08:30 a.m. to Vic, city that still preserves old customs of the Middle Age. Sightseeing tour including visit to the market, time free for independent lunch. Afterwards, continue to Figueres. Guided visit to the Dali Museum, drive towards Girona. Dinner and accommodation. Day 3 Girona - Montserrat - Sitges Breakfast, sightseeing tour of Girona including visit to its Jewish Quarter and the Cathedral (outside). Time free for
independent lunch. In the afternoon, departure to Montserrat. Visit the Monastery located in a unique mountain forms shaped by the prehistoric oceans. Continue to Sitges. Dinner and accommodation. Day 4 Sitges - Tarragona Breakfast. Morning walking tour of the “Route of the Americans” enjoying its beaches and its unique environment. Time at leisure for you to discover this nice village. In the afternoon, departure to the Roman City of Tarragona. Dinner and accommodation. Day 5 Tarragona - Santes Creus - Barcelona Breakfast, departure to Santes Creus. Visit of its Cistercian Monastery, today it is the only monastery of the Cister Route which has not monastic life. Typical lunch provided in the area. Visit to the “Torres” wine cellars Including wine tasting. Continue to Barcelona. FRANCE Vic Montserrat
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Classical Andalusia
( 5 days/ 4 nights)
Guided visits in Cόrdoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo / Tour Escort during the whole trip / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodations in selected class / Daily breakfast and 4 dinners. Day 3 Seville, Ronda, Costa del Sol Enjoy a delicious breakfast and depart to Ronda. Spend your time at leisure to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvellous sites such as the Plaza de Toros. Spain’s oldest bullring, the Museo Taurino and the Puento Nuevo, the famous bridge featured in Ernest Hemmingway’s award winning novel For Whom the Bell Tolls. Continue to Costa del Sol where you’ll have the opportunity to spend your free time enjoying the beautiful beaches or enjoying the artwork and archaeological remains found in the many cathedrals, museums, monasteries and town halls. Day 4 Costa del Sol, Granada After breakfast depart for Granada where you visit the La Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492 and the inspiration for Washington Irving’s Tales of the Alhambra. Dinner is served at the hotel. Enjoy an optional Gipsy night tour in this historical city. (B,D) Day 5 Granada, Toledo, Madrid After breakfast depart towards the Imperial City of Toledo (World FRANCE Heritage city), where the three cultures of Spain - Christians, Moorish and Jewish - have lived together since the 13th century. Explore the most important city monuments and archeological remains, and learn about the famous “Damasquinado”, the Moorish art of inlaying gold or silver threads into black steel to make jewelry or decorative crafts. Later continue your journey to Madrid where your tour ends. (B) Madrid
Ronda
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Day 1 Madrid, Córdoba, Seville Depart early morning from Plaza de Espana in Madrid and ride along the land of Don Quixote “The Man from La Mancha” to Cordoba, situated on the banks of the Guadalquivir River and the foothills of Sierra Morena. Embark on a city tour visiting such sites as the Mezquita (Mosque) and Jewish Quarter. Later, continue to Seville to watch an optional Bullfight at the Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza (if possible) or enjoy an optional Flamenco show. Dinner is served at the hotel (D) Day 2 Seville Enjoy a delicious breakfast then embark on Monumental and Panoramic city tour of sites such as the Cathedral (from outside), Santa Cruz Quarter and Maria Luisa Gardens. The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure to discover the breathtaking views of this enchanting city from atop of la Giralda, the 230-foot tall bell tower; visit the impressive Plaza de España, a magnificent sample of the Iberoamerican exposition of 1929 and featured in the film Star Wars Episode II; see the Cathedral, currently the third largest temple in the world; or watch an optional Flamenco show. This evening enjoy delicious dinner. (B,D)
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Toledo
Cordoba Granada
Sevilla Ronda
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Classical Spain & Costa Del Sol
(12 days/11 nights) Train + Bus
Guided visits in Madrid, Cόrdoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo / Tour Escort during the Andalusia tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach during Andalusia tour / AVE train Barcelona-Madrid (flat rate tourist class) / Daily breakfast and accommodation in selected class / 7 dinners / Airport transfers. Day 9 Costa Del Sol Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Spend your day at leisure. Optional tours available. Day 10 Costa Del Sol - Granada Breakfast. Travel to Granada. Visit La Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492, an amazing monumental environment. Dinner and accommodation. Optional Gipsy night tour in Granada. Day 11 Granada - Toledo - Madrid Breakfast. Depart towards the Imperial City of Toledo (World Heritage city), where the three cultures of Spain (Christians, Moorish and Jewish) have lived together. Interesting tour of the most important city monuments, its narrow streets and the famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron). Continue to Madrid and transfer to your hotel. Overnight.FRANCE Day 12 Madrid Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Barcelona Madrid
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Day 1 Barcelona Meeting and assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight. Day 2 Barcelona Breakfast. Morning city sightseeing. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 3 Barcelona - Madrid (train) Breakfast. Transfer to Sants rail station. Departure by AVE train to Madrid at 09:30 a.m. Arrival at 12:13 p.m. Transfer to the hotel. Enjoy in the afternoon a panoramic sightseeing tour of Madrid. Balance of the day at leisure. Overnight. Day 4 Madrid - Córdoba - Seville Breakfast. Pick up from your hotel and transfer to terminal Plaza de España, 7. Depart at 08:30 a.m. along the land of Don Quixote “The Man from La Mancha” to Córdoba. Visit its famous Mosque and Jewish Quarter. Continue to Seville. Dinner and accommodation. Day 5 Seville Breakfast. Monumental and Panoramic city tour of the Cathedral from outside, Santa Cruz Quarter and Maria Luisa Gardens. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views. Dinner and accommodation. Optional Flamenco tour in Seville. Day 6 Seville - Costa Del Sol Breakfast. Early afternoon, transfer to Costa Del Sol. Dinner and accommodation. Day 7 Costa Del Sol Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Whole day at leisure. Optional tours. Day 8 Costa Del Sol Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Spend your day at leisure. Optional tours available.
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Cordoba
Granada
Malaga Costa del Sol
AVE Train Deluxe Motor-coach
Strait of Gibraltar
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Gems of Spain
(9 days/8 nights) Train + Bus
Guided visits in Barcelona, Madrid, Cόrdoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo / Tour Escort during the Andalusia tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach during Andalusia tour / AVE train Madrid-Barcelona (flat rate tourist class) / Accommodations in selected class / Daily breakfast / 4 dinners / Airport transfers. Day 5 Seville Breakfast. Monumental and Panoramic city tour of Cathedral (outside), Santa Cruz Quarter & Maria Luisa Gardens. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views. Dinner and accommodation. Optional Flamenco tour in Seville. Day 6 Seville - Ronda - Costa Del Sol Breakfast. Travel to Ronda. Time at leisure. Continue to Costa Del Sol. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation. Day 7 Costa Del Sol - Granada Breakfast. Travel to Granada. Visit La Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492, an amazing monumental environment. Dinner and accommodation. Optional Gipsy night tour in Granada. Day 8 Granada - Toledo - Madrid Breakfast. Travel towards the Imperial City of Toledo (World Heritage city), where the three cultures of Spain (Christians, FRANCE Moorish and Jewish) have lived together. Interesting tour of the most important city monuments, its narrow streets and the famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron). Continue to Madrid. Accommodation. Day 9 Madrid Barcelona Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Madrid
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Barcelona
Day 1 Barcelona Meeting assistance at the airport, and transfer to the hotel. Overnight. Day 2 Barcelona Breakfast. Enjoy a morning city sightseeing, the spend the your afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 3 Barcelona - Madrid (train) Breakfast. Transfer to Sants rail station. Departure by AVE train to Madrid at 09:30 a.m. Arrival at 12:13 p.m. Transfer to the hotel. Pick up from your hotel for an afternoon Panoramic sightseeing tour of Madrid. Time at leisure. Accommodation. Day 4 Madrid - Córdoba - Seville Breakfast. Pick up from your hotel and transfer to terminal Plaza de España, 7. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive along the land of Don Quixote “The Man from La Mancha” to Córdoba. City tour including the Mosque and Jewish Quarter. Continue to Seville. Dinner and accommodation.
Toledo
Cordoba
Sevilla Ronda
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Strait of Gibraltar
Granada
Malaga Costa del Sol
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Highlights of Spain
(7 days/ 6 nights)
Guided visits in Cόrdoba, Seville, Granada and Barcelona / Tour Escort during the whole trip / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Daily Breakfast and accommodations in selected class / 3 dinners. Day 1 Madrid, Córdoba, Seville Departure from Plaza de España, 7 at 08:30 a.m. Drive along the land of Don Quixote “The Man from La Mancha” to Córdoba. City tour including the Mosque and Jewish Quarter. Continue to Seville. Dinner and accommodation. Day 2 Seville Breakfast. Monumental and Panoramic city tour (Cathedral from outside, Santa Cruz Quarter, Maria Luisa Gardens). Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation. Optional Flamenco tour in Seville. Day 3 Seville, Granada Breakfast. Departure via the Caliphate road to Granada. Visit of La Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492, an amazing monumental environment. Dinner and accommodation. Optional Gipsy night tour in Granada.
Day 4 Valencia Breakfast. Departure to reach Valencia, capital city of the province and the home of the internationally renowned “Paella”. On the way to the hotel a view of the most important sites of the city “Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias”. Accommodation. Day 5 Valencia, Barcelona Breakfast. Time at leisure to discover some of the enchanting corners of the city. Optional sightseeing tour of Valencia. Early afternoon, departure to Barcelona. Accommodation. Day 6 Barcelona Breakfast. Morning city tour. Drive along the main avenues, with impressive buildings by Gaudi, symbol of the Catalonian modernism. The Park of Montjuich with spectacular views of the city and harbour, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the old Gothic Quarter. Afternoon at leisure. Accommodation. Day 7 Zaragoza, Madrid FRANCE Breakfast. Departure through Lerida and Zaragoza. Time free. Continue to Madrid.
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Zaragoza
Valencia
Cordoba Sevilla
Granada Costa del Sol
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Strait of Gibraltar
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Historical Highlights of Spain
(11 days/ 10 nights)
Guided visits in Vic, Figueres (Dali Museum), Girona, Montserrat, Sitges, Santes Creus (Monastery), Barcelona, Cόrdoba, Seville & Granada / Tour Escort during the whole trip / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodation / Daily breakfast, 1 Typical lunch, 6 dinners and Wine tasting in a famous Cellar. España, 7. Drive along the land of Don Quixote “The Man from La Mancha” to Córdoba. Visit the Mosque and Jewish Quarter. Continue to Seville. Dinner and accommodation. Day 8 Seville Breakfast. Monumental and Panoramic city tour of the Cathedral from outside, Santa Cruz Quarter and Maria Luisa Gardens. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation. Optional Flamenco tour in Seville. Day 9 Granada Breakfast. Travel via the Caliphate road to Granada. Visit El Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492, an amazing monumental environment. Dinner and accommodation. Optional Gipsy night tour in Granada. Day 10 Granada, Valencia Breakfast. Travel to Valencia, capital city of the province and the home of the internationally renowned “Paella”. On the way to the hotel enjoy a view of the most important sites of the city “Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias”. Accommodation. Day 11 Valencia, Barcelona FRANCE Breakfast. Time at leisure. Optional sightseeing tour of Valencia. Early afternoon, depart to Barcelona. Figueres Vic
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Gerona Barcelona Tarragona Sitges
Montserrat
Madrid
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Day 1 Barcelona, Vic, Figueres, Girona Travel to Vic from Ronda Universitat at 08:30 a.m. Vic still preserves old customs of the Middle Age. Sightseeing tour includes a visit to the market. Free time for independent lunch. Afterwards, continue to Figueres. Guided visit to Dali Museum, then drive towards Girona. Dinner and accommodation. Day 2 Girona, Montserrat, Sitges Breakfast. Visit the Jewish Quarter and the Cathedral (outside). Independent lunch. In the afternoon, travel to Montserrat to visit the Monastery, sited in a unique mountain shaped by the prehistoric oceans. Travel to Sitges. Dinner and accommodation. Day 3 Sitges, Tarragona Breakfast. Morning walking tour of the “Route of the Americans”, enjoy beaches view and the unique environment. Time at leisure. In the afternoon, travel to the Roman City of Tarragona. Dinner and accommodation. Day 4 Santes Creus, Barcelona Breakfast. Travel to Santes Creus to visit Cistercian Monastery, nowadays it is the only monastery of the Cister Route which has not monastic life. Typical lunch provided in the area. Visit “Torres” Wine Cellars, including wine tasting. Continue to Barcelona. Accommodation. Day 5 Barcelona Breakfast. Morning city tour. Drive along the main avenues, with impressive buildings by Gaudi, symbol of the Catalonian modernism. The Park of Montjuich with spectacular views of the city and harbour, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the old Gothic Quarter. Afternoon at leisure. Accommodation. Day 6 Zaragoza, Madrid Breakfast. Travel through Lerida and Zaragoza. Time at leisure. Continue to Madrid. Overnight. Day 7 Córdoba, Seville Breakfast. Depart at 08:30 a.m. from the bus terminal Plaza de
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I Love Andalucia
(7 days / 6 nights)
Guided visits in Cόrdoba, Seville, Granada, Toledo and Madrid / Tour Escort during the whole trip / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach/Accommodations in selected class / Daily Breakfast, 1 lunch and 3 dinners. Day 1 Costa del Sol, Granada Travel to Granada. Visit of La Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Dinner and accommodation. Optional Gipsy night tour in Granada. Day 2 Granada, Toledo, Madrid Breakfast. Travel towards the Imperial City of Toledo (World Heritage city), where the three cultures of Spain (Christians, Moorish and Jewish) have lived together. Interesting tour of the most important city monuments, its narrow streets and the famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron). Continuation to Madrid. Accommodation. Day 3 Madrid Breakfast. Madrid sightseeing tour. Drive past such wellknown main avenues and monuments. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover the enchantments of this busy and, at the same time, historical city or to optionally visit nearby places. Accommodation.
Day 4 Madrid Breakfast. Whole day at leisure. Accommodation. Day 5 Madrid, Córdoba, Seville Breakfast. Drive along the land of Don Quixote “The Man from La Mancha” to Córdoba. City tour visiting the Mosque and Jewish Quarter. Continue to Seville. Dinner and accommodation. Day 6 Seville Breakfast. Monumental and panoramic city tour (Cathedral from outside, Santa Cruz Quarter, Maria Luisa Gardens). Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views. Dinner and accommodation. Optional Flamenco tour in Seville. Day 7 Seville, Ronda, Costa del Sol Breakfast. Travel to Ronda. Time at leisure to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvellous view of the valley and mountain range. Continue to Costa del Sol. FRANCE
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Seville
Cordoba Granada
Sevilla Ronda
Malaga Costa del Sol
Strait of Gibraltar
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Rediscover Catalunya & Highlights of Spain
(9 days/ 8 nights)
Guided visits in Sitges, Santes Creus (Monastery), Barcelona, Cόrdoba, Seville & Granada / Tour Escort during the whole trip / Air conditioned deluxe motor coach / Accommodation / Daily breakfast, 1 Typical lunch, 4 dinners and Wine tasting in a famous Cellar. Day 7 Seville - Granada Breakfast and departure via the Caliphate road to Granada. Visit of La Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492, an amazing monumental environment. Dinner and accommodation. Optional Gipsy night tour in Granada. Day 8 Granada - Valencia After breakfast, departure to reach Valencia, capital city of the province and the home of the internationally renowned “Paella”. On the way to hotel a view of the most important sites of the city “Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias”. Accommodation. Day 9 Valencia - Barcelona Breakfast. Time at leisure. Optional sightseeing tour of Valencia. Early afternoon, travel to Barcelona.
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Day 1 Barcelona - Sitges - Tarragona Departure from Ronda Universitat, 5,200 mts. far from Plaza Catalunya Square at 08:30 a.m. to Sitges. “Route of the Americans” walking tour enjoying its beaches and its unique environment. Time at leisure. Afternoon departure to the Roman City of Tarragona. Dinner and accommodation. Day 2 Tarragona - Santes Creus - Barcelona Breakfast, depart to Santes Creus. Visit Cistercian Monastery, nowadays it is the only monastery of the Cister Route which has not monastic life. Typical lunch in the area. Visit the “Torres” wine cellars, including wine tasting. Travel to Barcelona. Accommodation. Day 3 Barcelona Breakfast. Morning city tour. Drive along the main avenues, with impressive buildings by Gaudi, symbol of the Catalonian modernism. The Park of Montjuich with spectacular views of the city and harbour, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the old Gothic Quarter. Afternoon at leisure. Accommodation. Day 4 Barcelona - Zaragoza - Madrid Breakfast. Departure through Lerida and Zaragoza. Time free. Continue to Madrid. Overnight. Day 5 Madrid - Córdoba - Seville After breakfast, transfer to the bus terminal Plaza de España, 7. Drive along the land of Don Quixote “The Man from La Mancha” to Córdoba. City tour, including the Mosque and Jewish Quarter. Travel to Seville. Dinner and accommodation. Day 6 Seville Breakfast. Monumental and Panoramic city tour (Cathedral from outside, Santa Cruz Quarter, Maria Luisa Gardens). Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation. Optional Flamenco tour in Seville
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Rediscover Catalunya & Madrid
(8 days/ 7 nights) Train + Bus
Guided visits in Madrid, Barcelona, Vic, Figueres (Dali Museum), Girona, Montserrat, Sitges and Santas Creus (Monastery) / Tour Escort during the Catalunya escorted tour / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach during Catalunya tour / AVE train Madrid-Barcelona (flat rate tourist class) / Accommodations in selected class / Daily breakfast, 1 Typical lunch, 3 dinners and Wine tasting in a famous Cellar / Airport transfers. Day 5 Girona - Montserrat - Sitges Breakfast. Visit Girona the Jewish Quarter and the Cathedral (outside). Time free for independent lunch. In the afternoon, departure to Montserrat. Visit the Monastery located in a unique mountain forms shaped by the prehistoric oceans. Continue to Sitges. Dinner and accommodation. Day 6 Sitges - Tarragona Breakfast. Morning walking tour of the “Route of the Americans” enjoying its beaches and its unique environment. Time at leisure. In the afternoon, departure to the Roman City of Tarragona. Dinner and accommodation. Day 7 Tarragona - Santes Creus - Barcelona Breakfast. Depart to Santes Creus to visit the Cistercian Monastery, nowadays it is the only monastery of the Cister Route which has not monastic life. Typical lunch provided in the area. Visit to the “Torres” wine cellars including wine tasting. Continue to Barcelona. Accommodation.FRANCE Day 8 Barcelona Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Figueres Vic Gerona Zaragoza Montserrat Barcelona Tarragona Sitges Madrid
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Day 1 Madrid Meeting & assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Day 2 Madrid Breakfast. Pick up from your hotel for an afternoon Panoramic sightseeing tour. Time at leisure. Overnight. Day 3 Madrid - Barcelona (train) Breakfast. Transfer to Puerta de Atocha Rail Station. Depart by AVE train to Barcelona at 09:30 a.m. Arrival at 12:48 p.m. Afternoon city tour of Barcelona. Overnight at the hotel. Day 4 Barcelona - Vic - Figueres - Girona Breakfast. Transfer to the bus terminal, and depart from Ronda Universitat, 5 at 08:30 a.m. to Vic. The city still preserves old customs of the Middle Age. Sightseeing tour includes visit to the market, then time free for independent lunch. Travel to Figueres. Guided visit to the Dali Museum, drive towards Girona. Dinner and accommodation.
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Spain: A Cultural Kaleidoscope
(8 days / 7 nights) Train + Bus
Guided visits in Barcelona, Madrid, Cόrdoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo / Tour Escort during the Andalusia tour / Air-conditioned deluxe motor-coach during Andalusia tour / AVE train Barcelona-Madrid (flat rate tourist class) / Accommodations in selected class / Daily breakfast / 3 dinners / Airport transfers. Day 1 Barcelona Meeting assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight. Day 2 Barcelona Breakfast. Morning city sightseeing. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 3 Barcelona - Madrid (train) Breakfast. Depart from Sants rail station at 09:30 a.m by AVE train. Arrive Madrid at 12:13 p.m. Pick up from your hotel for an afternoon panoramic sightseeing tour of Madrid. Time at leisure. Overnight. Day 4 Madrid - Córdoba - Seville Breakfast. Pick up from your hotel and transfer to terminal Plaza de España, 7 to depart at 08:30 a.m. Drive along the land of Don Quixote “The Man from La Mancha” to Córdoba. Visit the Mosque and the Jewish Quarter. Continue to Seville. Dinner and accommodation. Day 5 Seville Breakfast. Monumental and panoramic tour of the Cathedral
from outside, Santa Cruz Quarter and Maria Luisa Gardens. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views. Dinner and accommodation. Optional Flamenco tour in Seville. Day 6 Seville - Granada Breakfast. Depart via the Caliphate road to Granada. Visit La Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms, an amazing monumental environment. Dinner and accommodation. Optional Gipsy night tour in Granada. Day 7 Granada - Toledo - Madrid Breakfast. Depart to the Imperial City of Toledo (World Heritage city), where the three cultures of Spain (Christians, Moorish and Jewish) have lived together. Tour the important city monuments, its narrow streets and the famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron). Travel to Madrid and transfer to your hotel. Overnight. Day 8 Madrid Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. FRANCE
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Spain’s Mediterranean Capitals
(7 days / 6 nights)
Guided visits in Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona / Tour Escort during the escorted tour / Air conditioned deluxe motorcoach / Accommodations in selected class / Daily breakfast / Airport transfers. Day 1 Madrid Meeting assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight. Day 2 Madrid Breakfast. Morning free at leisure. Pick up from your hotel for an afternoon Panoramic sightseeing tour. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 3 Madrid, Valencia Breakfast. Pick up from your hotel and transfer to terminal Plaza de España, 7. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive along the land of Don Quixote “The Man from La Mancha” to reach Valencia capital city of the province and the home of the internationally renowned “Paella”. On the way to the hotel a view of the most important sites of the city “Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias”. Accommodation.
Day 4 Valencia, Barcelona Breakfast. Time at leisure. Optional sightseeing tour of Valencia. Early afternoon, departure through the Mediterranean Coast to Barcelona. Accommodation. Day 5 Barcelona Breakfast. Morning city tour. Drive along the main avenues, with impressive buildings by Gaudi, symbol of the Catalonian modernism. The Park of Montjuich with spectacular views of the city and harbour, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the old Gothic Quarter. Afternoon at leisure. Accommodation. Day 6 Barcelona, Zaragoza, Madrid Breakfast. Travel through Lerida and Zaragoza. Time at leisure. Travel to Madrid. Accommodation. Day 7 Madrid Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.
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Essence of Northern Spain - Self Drive Journey
(11 days / 10 nights)
Embark on an amazing journey through the Green Spain. This memorable self drive tour starts in fashionable Madrid and takes you to Santiago de Compostela, Gijon, Santander, Bilbao and San Sebastian to name a few. You may visit remarkable sights like the Cathedral in Santiago, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the Altamira Museum in Santillana del Mar or enjoy a cruise along the River Eo in Ribadeo. Day 1 Madrid Our representative meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel. Day 2 Madrid, Santiago de Compostela After breakfast your rental car will be delivered to the hotel. Travel to Santiago de Compostela (600 km. approx.). Upon arrival you may explore the city and visit the famous Cathedral. (B) Day 3 A Coruna, Ferrol, Santiago de Compostela Today travel to La Coruna where you can visit the Plaza de María Pita and the Tower of Hercules. Later visit the city of Ferrol (93 km approx.) and check into the hotel. (B) Day 4 Ferrol, Gijón, Luarca, Oviedo, Ribadeo Begin your today’s journey with driving across the Rias Altas Galicia until reaching Ribadeo (13 Km approx.) where you enjoy a boat tour around the Ria del Eo. In the afternoon continue to Luarca, (148 Km Km approx.) the White Village of the Green Coast. The next stop is Oviedo, (93 Km approx.) capital of the Principality of Asturias, admire the Romanesque monuments like the San Miguel de Lillo and Santa Maria del Naranco. End your day in the charming town of Gijón (32 km approx. ). (B) Day 5 Cangas de Onís, Gijón, Ribadesella This morning enjoy some free time to explore the city and walk along the beach of San Lorenzo before traveling to Ribadesella (70 km approx.) capital of a municipality surrounded by mountains, beaches and cliffs. Visit the Plaza Nueva and the Plaza de la Iglesia, which are full of lively cafes and shops. In the evening check into the hotel located near Cangas de Onis (22 Km approx.) and visit the Sanctuary of Covadonga (11 km approx.) or drive up to the Lagos de Covadonga (12 Km approx.). (B) Day 6 Comillas, Llanes, Potes Travel to Liebana Valley in beautiful Cantabria region. You can visit Potes, Fuente Dé (86 m approx.) or the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liebana (which houses a piece of the Lignum Crucis). In the
afternoon drive to Cabezon de la Sal and Comillas (60 km approx) where a local guide takes you on a fascinating city tour. (B) Day 7 Comillas, Santander, Santillana del Mar After breakfast depart for Santillana del Mar (17 Km approx.) where a local guide takes you on a tour of this beautiful medieval town. The tour includes a visit to the famous Altamira Museum. Later continue your journey to Santander. (34 km approx.) (B) Day 8 Bilbao, Laredo, Santander This day brings you to charming town of Laredo (47 km approx). Visit the Old Town and Beach Salvé. You can take a boat ride to Santoña (17 Km approx.) where you can enjoy lunch at any of its great restaurants. In the afternoon arrive in Bilbao (73 Km approx. ) and visit the fascinating Guggenheim Museum. (B) Day 9 Bilbao, San Sebastián Continue your journey to San Sebastian (99 Km approx.). Relax on the picturesque Playa de la Concha or visit the mountain Urgull and admire the breathtaking views of the city. (B) Day 10 Madrid, San Sebastián After delicious breakfast depart for Madrid (451 Km approx.). (B) Day 11 Madrid On the last day of your tour our representative meets you at the hotel and takes you to the airport for your flight home. (B)
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Spain & Morocco 3 Stars from €408
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Classic Morocco
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Guided sightseeing panoramic tours in Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Meknes and Fes/Tour Escort during the whole trip/ Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach/Daily breakfast and accommodations in selected class / 2 lunches and 2 dinners.
Square and the great Mansour Gate. Continuationation to Fes. Dinner and accommodation. Day 4 Fes Breakfast. City tour of Fes, the most ancient of the Imperial FRANCE Cities of Morocco, visiting the more interesting points of the city: the Royal Palace, Christian and Jewish Quarter and The “Medina” (Old City), declared Patrimony of the Humanity. Lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Optional dinner & show. Accommodation. Day 5 Fes, Rabat, Costa Del Sol Breakfast and departure to Rabat. City tour of Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital, outside visit of the most important sights such as the Royal Palace, Mohamed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower. Continuation to the pier and board the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Disembark and continue to Costa Del Sol. Arrival.
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Day 1 Costa Del Sol, Casablanca Departure along the Costa Del Sol to Algeciras or Tarifa to board the Ferry boat to cross the strait of Gibraltar. Arrival to Morocco, disembark and continue to Casablanca. Dinner and accommodation. Day 2 Casablanca, Marrakech Breakfast. Casablanca, business capital of the country. Panoramic city tour through the most interesting sections of the city. Continuation to Marrakech. Lunch at hotel. Optional Dinner & show at the Chez Ali Fantasia. Accommodation. Day 3 Marrakech, Meknes, Fes Breakfast. Visit of the South capital, which is located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the predeserted area, including the Koutoubia Tower, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville, Saadines Tombs and Bay Palace and Dejna El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers etc. Drive towards the ancient and Imperial city of Meknes. Short panoramic city tour. The Hedine
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Imperial Morocco Revisited
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Panoramic sightseeing tour in Fes, Meknes, Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat and Tangiers/ Tour Escort during the whole trip/ Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach/Daily breakfast and accommodations in selected class / 2 lunches and 4 dinners. the Koutoubia Tower, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville, Saadines Tombs and Bay Palace and Dejna El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers etc. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Optional dinner & show at the Chez Ali Fanatasia. FRANCE Accommodation. Day 5 Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat Breakfast. Travel towards Casablanca, business capital of the country. Short panoramic tour through the most interesting sections of the city. Departure to Rabat. Dinner and accommodation. Day 6 Rabat, Tangier Breakfast. City tour of Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital, visiting the most important sights as the Royal Palace (outside), Mohamed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower. Departure via Larache to Tangier. Short panoramic tour. Dinner and accommodation. Day 7 Tangier, Costa Del Sol Breakfast. Time at leisure before transferring to the pier and board the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Continue to Costa Del Sol. PORTUGAL
Day 1 Costa Del Sol, Fes Travel along the Costa Del Sol to Algeciras or Tarifa to board on the Ferry boat to cross the strait of Gibraltar. Arrival to Morocco. Continue to Fes. Dinner and accommodation. Day 2 Fes Breakfast. City tour of Fez, the most ancient of the Imperial Cities of Morocco, visiting the more interesting points of the city: the Royal Palace, Christian and Jewish Quarter and The “Medina” (Old City), declared Patrimony of the Humanity. Lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Optional dinner & show. Accommodation. Day 3 Fes, Meknes, Marrakech Breakfast. Travel to Marrakech. On the route, short panoramic tour of Meknes, with the great Mansour Gate, the most well known monument of the city. Continuation via Beni Mellal to Marrakech. Dinner and accommodation. Day 4 Marrakech Breakfast. Visit the South capital, which is located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-deserted area, including
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The Cultural Fusion Tour of Spain & Morocco
(12 days / 11 nights)
Guided visits in Córdoba, Seville, Granada, Toledo, Fes, Meknes, Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat and Tangier / Tour Escort during the whole trip / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Accommodations in selected class / Daily breakfast, 2 lunches and 9 dinners.
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Day 1 Madrid - Córdoba - Seville Departure from Plaza de España, 7 at 08.30 a.m. Drive along the land of Don Quixote “The Man from La Mancha” to Córdoba. City tour visiting the Mosque and Jewish Quarter. Continue to Seville. Dinner and accommodation. Day 2 Seville Breakfast. Monumental and Panoramic city tour (Cathedral from outside, Santa Cruz Quarter, Maria Luisa Gardens and the Spain Square). Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavours of this full of light city. Dinner and accommodation. Optional Flamenco tour in Seville Day 3 Seville - Costa Del Sol Breakfast. Departure through the White Villages road to Ronda. Short stop to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvellous view of the valley and mountain range. Continue to Costa Del Sol. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and Accommodation.
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Day 4 Costa Del Sol - Fes After breakfast, departure along the Costa Del Sol to Algeciras or Tarifa to board the Ferry boat to cross the strait of Gibraltar. Arrival to Morocco, disembark and continue to Fes. Dinner and accommodation. Day 5 Fes Breakfast. City tour of Fes, the most ancient of the Imperial Cities of Morocco, visiting the more interesting points of the city: the Royal Palace, Christian and Jewish Quarter and the “Medina” (Old City), declared Patrimony of the Humanity. Lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Accommodation. Optional dinner with show. Day 6 Fes - Meknes - Marrakech Breakfast. Departure to Marrakech. On the route, short panoramic tour of Meknes, where we can admire the great Mansour Gate, the most well known monument of the city. Continue to Marrakech. Dinner and accommodation. Day 7 Marrakech Breakfast. Visit of the South capital, which is located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the predeserted area, including the Koutoubia Tower, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville, Saadines Tombs and Bay Palace and Dejna El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers etc. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Accommodation. Optional dinner with show at “Fantasia Chez Ali”. Day 8 Marrakech - Casablanca - Rabat Breakfast. Departure towards Casablanca, business capital of the country. Short panoramic tour through the most interesting sections of the city. Departure to Rabat. Dinner and accommodation. Day 9 Rabat - Larache - Tangier Breakfast. City tour of Rabat, diplomatic and administrative E-mail: travel@palacetours.com I www.PalaceTours.com
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capital, visiting the most important sights as the Royal Palace (outside), Mohamed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower. Madrid Departure via Larache to Tangier. Short panoramic tour. Dinner and accommodation. Toledo Day 10 Tangier - Costa Del Sol Breakfast. Transfer to the pier and boarding on the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Arrival and continuation to Costa Del Sol. Dinner and accommodation. Day 11 Costa Del Sol - Granada. Cordoba Breakfast. Departure to Granada. Visit of La Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, the last stronghold of the Moorish Sevilla Granada Kingdoms up to 1492. Afternoon is at leisure. Dinner and accommodation. Optional Gipsy night tour in Granada. Costa del Sol Day 12 Granada - Toledo - Madrid Strait of Gibraltar Breakfast. Departure towards the Imperial City of Toledo (World Heritage city), where the three cultures of Spain (Christians, Tangier Moorish and Jewish) have lived together. Interesting tour of the most important city monuments, its narrow streets and the famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron). Larache Travel back to Madrid. Rabat Fes Remarks • • •
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Highlights of Spain & Portugal
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Guided visits in Avila, Salamanca, Lisbon and Cacere / Tour Escort during the whole trip / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Daily Breakfast and accommodation in selected class. Day 1 Madrid - Avila - Salamanca Departure from Plaza de España, 7 at 08:30 a.m., to Avila (Wordl Heritage City), birthplace of Santa Teresa de Jesus. City tour including Cathedral (outsides), San Vicente Basilic and Santa Teresa Convent. Continue to Salamanca. City tour including the Main Square (La Plaza Mayor), the House of Shells, the two Cathedrals and the University. Accommodation. Day 2 Salamanca - Ciudad Rodrigo - Coimbra Breakfast. Departure via Ciudad Rodrigo and Guarda to Coimbra. Headquarters of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the former capital of Portugal. Accommodation. Day 3 Coimbra - Fatima - Obidos - Lisbon Breakfast. Departure to Fatima, world famous for its shrine of the Virgin of Fatima. Time free and continue to the beautiful medieval town of Obidos. Continue to Lisbon. Accommodation.
Day 4 Lisbon Breakfast. Morning panoramic city tour including the Alfama quarter, Belem Tower and Los Jeronimos Monastery. Afternoon free. Optional tour to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. Accommodation. Day 5 Lisbon - Cacere - Madrid Breakfast and departure to Cacere (World Heritage City) because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. We will visit the Plaza Mayor and the old town with its Medieval Quarter. Continue to Madrid.
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The brand new and luxurious Gran Lujo, marked its first voyage from San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela and vice versa in May 2011. The lavish Gran Lujo has 14 double suites, with either a double bed or two twin beds and an optional extra bed for travelling children under 14 years of age. The train accommodates a maximum of 28 guests and therefore, promises an excellent and more personalized service. The train remains stationary during the night to ensure a relaxing sleep for the guests. For more information visit http://www.spaintraintours.com/granlujo
El Transcantábrico Clasico, is Spain’s first luxury train with more than 27 years of experience in railway cruise. This 8 days journey takes you between León and Santiago de Compostela and vice versa. Each crew is highly professional and dedicated to provide unparalleled service. The train remains stationary every evening for an opportunity to enjoy the nightlife of each city and at the same time ensuring a good night sleep for the guests.
The Al Andalus Train, also known as the luxurious “Palace on Wheels of Spain,” is a unique way to discover the breathtaking landscape of Southern Spain. The train’s lavishly decorated interior, combined with delectable cuisine and impeccable service takes you back in time and relive the Belle Époque era. Embark on this once in a lifetime journey through Andalusia and experience the distinctive elegance of the Al Andalus luxury rail journey. For more information visit http://www.spaintraintours.com/larobla
El Expreso de la Robla is designed for the time constricted and budget minded guests without sacrificing style and comfort. To get the most out of your journey, a coach is utilized to visit the most hidden places in the route that cannot be reached by rail. Enjoy your delicious breakfast with the magnificent view of North of Spain as the train winds its way to your next destination.
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