Visit
the cities that reflect Spain's diverse history and culture. Follow your
taste buds to a tapas bar and wander among Gaudi's handiwork in Barcelona -
this Spanish adventure is as colourful and diverse as the land itself.
Itinerary
Depart for your European
holiday!
Today arrive Lisbon after
your flight. Check in to your hotel.
Afternoon proceed for Lisbon City Tour. Lisbon is considered one of the most
beautiful cities in Europe. First you will be driven across the 25th April
Bridge to Belem (if possible), which is the historical section of Lisbon. Here
you can admire Torre de Belem, ex-libris of Lisbon and jewel of manueline art.
You will then be taken to the Padrao dos Descobrimentos, a modern monument
dedicated to the Portuguese maritime discoveries. Followed by a visit of the
church at the Monasteiro dos Jeronimos. After that you will visit the Coach
Museum, which is home to one of the best coach collections in Europe. Along the
river you will arrive at Alfama, an old traditional district, where you will
have the opportunity to walk in its narrow streets and visit a handicraft shop
where you taste an aperitif of Porto wine. You will continue to Praca do
Comercio, the biggest and most beautiful square in Lisbon Baixa-Rosso in the
centre of the town and finally to Avenida da liberdade and Marques de Pombal.
Overnight In Lisbon. [D]
Leaving Lisbon, we drive
northwards and arrive at our first point of the visit: the beautiful walled
town of Obidos with its narrowed streets and the Pousada do castelo. We then
drive to Alcobaca where we can visit the 12th century Church of the Monastery
with the tombs of Pedro and Ines de Castro. We drive to Nazare' the most
colourful Portuguese fishing village, where we stop for lunch (not included).
If possible, we will go to the Sitio for a panoramic view of the beach and
village. In the afternoon we go to Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic
considered a heritage of humanity by UNESCO. Finally we arrive at Fatima's
Sanctuary, centre of Christian faith and a place of world pilgrimage, to visit
the Basilica where the tombstone of Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco are, as well
as the Chapel of Apparitions, heart of the shrine. Eventually we will have time
to attend the mass. At the end of the day we will return to Lisbon through the
colorful farming region. Overnight in Lisbon. [B,L, D]
Today after breakfast depart
from Lisbon and arrive Seville. On arrival Check in to your hotel and prepare
for the half-day sightseeing tour of Seville which includes the Cathedral of
Santa María, the biggest cathedral in Spain and the Royal Alcazar, once the
residence of the kings of Spain. Later we continue to the historical Santa Cruz
district (can be explored by foot) Overnight in Seville. [B,L, D]
Visit Fascinante Full Day
Tour of Sevilla Today after Breakfast discover the most emblematic monuments of
Seville, the University, the Old Tabac
Factory, the Plaza de Espana, the centerpiece of the 1929 Iberoamerican
Exposition, San Telmo Palace, The Golden Tower, Isabel II bridge. We will then discover
Santa Cruz, the famous Jewish quarter: a labyrinth of narrow streets which lead
to the gorgeous Plaza de los Venerables. We will start our tour by visiting the
Royal Alcazares, World Heritage and one of the most remaining examples of
Mudejar architecture and the visit of the Cathedral of Seville, the largest
gothic cathedral of the world, where Christopher Columbus' remains lie. Free
time. In the afternoon we will visit the Bullring with the taurine museum of
the Real Maestranza. We will continue by coach with a lovely sightseeing tour
of the famous neighbourhood of Triana, old sailors' and potters' neighbourhood
and we will visit the Basilica Macarena. We will end with a wonderful boat trip
along the Guadalquivir River. Overnight in Seville. [B,L, D]
Today after Breakfast,
Proceed to Granada. On arrival Check in to your hotel. Our morning sightseeing
tour visits the exquisite Alhambra Palace, Spain's most beautiful Moorish
building and former residence of the Moorish Kings Later spend the Evening
watching Granada Flamenco Show, Granada has produced some of the most important
figures of Flamenco and they have often come from Sacromonte. Spend an evening
with a difference at the Sacromonte flamenco caves while enjoying a unique
performance and having a drink. Overnight in Granada. [B,L,D]
Travel through the sherry
wine region of Jerez to Algeciras and enjoy a FERRY RIDE across the Straits of
Gibraltar to Morocco. Follow North Africa’s infamous Barbary Coast to Rabat,
once a lair of the corsairs and now the country’s capital.
Sightseeing with a Local
Guide focuses on the massive medieval battlements, the Royal Palace, MAUSOLEUM
OF MOHAMMED V, Hassan Tower, and the Kasbah of Oudaias. Also visit the fine
ROMAN RELICS OF CHELLAH. Continue to Casablanca, Morocco’s modern seaport. A special lunch has been prepared at Rick’s
Café Américain, famous from the movie Casablanca with Humphrey Bogart and
Ingrid Bergman, and the song As Time Goes By. Your guided panoramic drive
features a visit to the HASSAN II MOSQUE, a splendid monument designed to mark
the end of the century. Evening arrival in Marrakesh. [B, L, D)
Follow your Local Guide and
visit BAHIA PALACE, the 16th-century SAADIAN TOMBS (if closed, visit the BADIA
PALACE instead), and to Djemaa El-Fna, the vibrant town center dominated by the
222-foot-high Koutoubia Minaret. (B,L,D)
See the magnificent entrance
to the Royal Palace, drive through the Mellah, the old Jewish quarter, and
travel on to Bab Bou Jeloud, the traditional entrance to Old Fez. Your Local
Guide also leads you through labyrinthine MEDINA and MEDERSA BOU INANIA. (B,L,D)
After breakfast this
morning, transfer to Tangier where you'll take the ferry back to Costa Del Sol,
Spain. Upon arrival, meet your local PKT
guide and transfer to your hotel to relax before it's time for dinner. [B,L,D]
Today
depart from Malaga and proceed to Madrid. After check in, proceed for a half
day city tour. Visit Toledo is a city of great artistic beauty. It was once the
capital of the country and is now one of the oldest cities in Europe. During a
walking tour of the city centre, we visit the city's most famous monuments such
as St Tome Church, Santa Maria la Blanca Synanogue, the Victorio Macho Museum
and San Juan de Los Reyes Church. Overnight in Madrid. [B,L, D]
Today after Breakfast, proceed to Madrid City Tour.
This tour will give you an overall impression of the city of Madrid. It
includes views from the coach of Plaza de Espana, Royal Palace, Plaza de
Oriente, Plaza de la Cibeles, Puerta de Alcala and Gran Via. The highlight of
this tour is a visit to Prado Museum, the best collection in the world of
Spanish paintings. You will see the masterpieces by El Greco, Velazquez and
Goya as well as the gold century great artists including Ribera, Zurbaran and
Murillo and the Italian painting by Tiziano. Overnight in Madrid. [B,L, D]
Today after Breakfast fly from Madrid to Barcelona. Check in at the hotel and by
afternoon proceed to The Monastery of Montserrat for a half day tour. It is
located 60 km away from Barcelona at the incomparable setting of the mountain
of Montserrat, rising majestically to 1235 metres. There is also a museum
housing one of the best collections in the country and the Shrine of the Patron
Saint of Catalonia, La Moreneta or the Black Virgin. Overnight in Barcelona.
[B,L, D]
Today after Breakfast we depart from the bus terminal
and proceed into Via Layetana, visiting the Cathedral, the Gothic Quarter, Sant
Jaume Square, the Port and the Olympic Village. We also pass the Columbus
Statue, Mont juic, the Olympic Stadium and St Jordi Palace. Then there is time
for a visit to the 'Spanish Village' where you'll be able to taste Catalan cava
and there will be some free time to explore and take lunch (lunch is included).
In the afternoon we visit Gaudi's Park Guell and have a brief stop at the
Sagrada Familiar. Then we will have a view of the Lleo Morera, Ametller and
Mila houses. Overnight in Barcelona. [B,L, D]
After breakfast, transfer to the
airport with a heart full of memories!
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