Day : 1
Arrive Madrid (2 Nights)
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Welcome to Madrid. After check-in there is time to unwind and relax. This evening, why not dine in one of the many restaurants lining the lively Plaza Mayor.
Day : 2
Madrid Sightseeing and Free Time
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Your Local Specialist shows you the sights of Madrid including the Cibeles Fountain, the Gran Via, Paseo de la Castellana and Puerta del Sol. See the monument to Cervantes in Plaza de España. Afterwards, consider an Optional Experience to the medieval UNESCO World Heritage city of Segovia.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 3
Madrid – Toledo – Granada
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Today drive to ancient Toledo and see the cathedral and the ancient synagogue with your Local Specialist. Visit a steel workshop to see some fine examples of the famous Toledo steel-craft. Travel through Andalusia to the Moorish city of Granada.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day : 4
Granada – Costa Del Sol
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Enjoy free time this morning to explore or join an Optional Experience suggested by your Travel Director. Then travel towards Malaga, the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and the gateway to the Costa del Sol.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 5
Costa Del Sol – Fez (2 Nights)
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The day begins with a scenic coastal drive before boarding the ferry to North Africa. A different world awaits you in Morocco, from the dramatic Rif Mountains to the imperial city of Fez, the architecture, culture and scent of the land is as rich as it is diverse.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day : 6
Fez Sightseeing and Free Time
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This morning your guided sightseeing tour includes views of the Royal Palace. Admire traditional Moroccan handiwork during a visit to a carpet showroom. Experience the atmosphere of this exotic city with time to relax or use your new-found skills to haggle over beautiful Moroccan carpets - an everlasting souvenir. Tonight consider joining an Optional Experience to a traditional Arabian dinner, complete with belly dancing.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 7
Fez – Marrakesh (2 Nights)
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Today travel to the city of Marrakesh, Africa's most popular year-round sun resort. It was once the favourite holiday spot of Sir Winston Churchill, a haven where he used to relax and paint.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 8
Marrakesh Sightseeing and Free Time
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This morning your guided sightseeing tour includes a visit to the ornate Bahia Palace and the vast Djemaa el-Fna Square with its palm readers and acrobats. Then there is time at leisure for bargain hunting in the many souks and bazaars or perhaps take an Optional Experience to a Berber village in the Ourika Valley.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day : 9
Marrakesh – Casablanca – Rabat – Tangier
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Today continue on to Casablanca, scene of Humphrey Bogart's most magical moments. On arrival your orientation includes a panoramic drive of the Corniche, plus views of the Hassan II Mosque with the world's tallest minaret. Then continue to the capital city, Rabat, where you view the Mohammed V Mausoleum and Royal Palace. Arrive later in Tangier.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day : 10
Tangier – Seville (2 Nights)
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Board the ferry for the return journey back across the Straits of Gibraltar to the Spanish mainland. Continue your journey to Seville for a two-night stay.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day : 11
Seville Sightseeing and Free Time
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Admire the great monuments and sights of Seville with your Local Specialist. See the tiled fountains, pavilions and lush palms in the Maria Luisa Park, renowned for its landscape design and walk through the imposing Plaza de España. Marvel at the mighty Cathedral and La Giralda Bell Tower. This evening why not experience the fire and passion of a Spanish flamenco show?Buffet Breakfast
Day : 12
Seville – Lisbon (2 Nights)
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Drive to the Portuguese border then continue past the cork trees of the Alentejo region. From here travel to the capital of Portugal, Lisbon, a great seafaring city situated where the Tagus River flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Tonight consider a traditional Portuguese dinner with entertainment.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 13
Lisbon Sightseeing and Free Time
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See the Hieronymite Monastery and the medieval quarter of the city before taking in views of the Belém Tower on an included sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist. Then time at leisure to maybe take an Optional Experience to discover Portugal's Golden Triangle of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 14
Lisbon – Fátima – Salamanca
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A scenic drive north through the magnificent Serra d'Aire Mountains brings you to the Shrine at Fátima, site of celebrated religious miracles. Cross the border back into Spain and arrive later in Salamanca where you view Plaza Mayor during your orientation tour.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 15
Salamanca – Madrid
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Your journey continues through the Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains to Madrid, Europe's highest capital city. Tonight enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers on the final night of your holiday.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day : 16
Depart Madrid
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This morning it is time to bid farewell to your Travel Director and new-found friends as your memorable holiday comes to an end. Transfers are available to Madrid airport. Conditions apply.Buffet Breakfast
