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NBSAC Travel Beyond the Beach presents… & October 19 – 31, 2019

Book Now & Save $100 Per Person

For more information contact Leslie Lyne NBSAC Travel Beyond the Beach (904) 270-1688 [email protected]

13 Days ● 18 Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 6 Dinners Now & Save $100 Per Person: Double $4,299; Double $4,199* Single $5,149; Single $5,049; Triple $4,269 Triple $4,169 For bookings made after Apr 19, 2019 call for rates. Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Jacksonville Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $315 per person * All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change, based on air inclusive package from JAX IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.)

Collette’s Flagship: Collette’s tours open the door to a world of amazing destinations. Marvel at must-see sights, sample regional cuisine, stay in centrally located hotels and connect with new and captivating cultures. These itineraries offer an inspiring and easy way to experience the world, where an expert guide takes care of all the details.

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Collette Experiences Must-See Inclusions Culinary Inclusions  Embark on a walking tour  Visit the final resting  Enjoy a tour and tasting

of Córdoba’s religious place of the Catholic of at a bodega.

marvel, the Mezquita. Monarchs.  Learn the secrets of  Stroll through the cobbled  Explore Marrakech’s paella during a demo in

alleyways of the ancient ancient El . the region of .

Medina of Fes.  Visit , the  Savor traditional

“Blue City” of Morocco. Moroccan fare at a family

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Highlights: , Córdoba, 's Royal Chapel, Royal Alcázar of , Paella Demonstration, Show, , Sherry Tasting, , Chefchaouen, Fes, , , of Mohammed V, Marrakech, El Bahia Palace, Koutoubia ,

Choice on Tour, , Hassan II Mosque

Day 1: Saturday, October 19, 2019 century. An expert-led tour of the Overnight Flight Visit two continents monumental 18th-century Royal and enjoy a true taste of Spain and Palace* reveals lavish halls and Morocco’s centuries-old customs, banquet rooms; the throne room, the cuisine and colorful culture. royal armory, and the palace’s impressive courtyard. Enjoy the rest Day 2: Sunday, October 20, 2019 of your day at leisure to explore Madrid, Spain - Tour Begins Madrid, or instead, choose to purchase Welcome to Madrid, Spain’s dynamic an optional tour to magnificent . Gather with new friends Toledo, a 192 B.C. UNESCO World tonight for an enjoyably charming Heritage Site on the Tagus River. (B) welcome dinner. (D) Day 4: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Day 3: Monday, October 21, 2019 Madrid - Córdoba - Granada Travel Madrid On a local-guided tour of to the extraordinary Moorish city of Madrid’s historic center, see the Córdoba. Reduce travel time and Puerta del Sol and Plaza , the increase leisure time in Córdoba when site of many an event since the 17th you choose to take the optional AVE Mudéjar architecture, and uncover the high-speed train! On arrival, embark intriguing myths, stories and legends on a walking tour of the Mezquita, of Seville. Tour the Royal Alcázar** UNESCO World Heritage site. (UNESCO), and walk through its Originally built as a mosque, it was beautifully decorated courtyards converted into the city’s cathedral featuring columns and exquisite when the conquered the plasterwork. Then, stroll the sprawling region in 1236. Stroll the historic and colorful Alcázar gardens to find Jewish Quarter, and later, travel along one glorious garden after another. the peaceful Sierra Nevada to Granada , see the Bell Tower and – the last great capital of the in the majestic Spain before it fell to the Catholic (UNESCO). Continue on to the monarchs in 1492. (B, D) winding narrow streets, quaint

Day 5: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 courtyards, bright flowers, and Granada - Seville Join a local expert whitewashed buildings of Barrio Santa Cruz, the old Jewish Quarter of for a tour of the Moorish-influenced Seville. At a local restaurant this city of Granada. Explore the city’s evening, learn the secrets of paella. main sights; see the hilltop palace of Then, take your reserved seats for the Alhambra, and enjoy a visit to the an authentic flamenco show Royal Chapel. Get a glimpse of what (UNESCO) featuring Seville’s top life was like when the Moors occupied performers. (B, D) the city during a short walk through the Albayzíin neighborhood; full of Day 7: Friday, October 25, 2019 rich color and the aroma of . Seville - Jerez de la Frontera - - Later, arrive in Seville, Spain’s Tangier, Morocco Depart Seville and cultural capital. (B) journey to Spain’s sherry region. Stop

Day 6: Thursday, October 24, 2019 at a bodega in Jerez de la Frontera for Seville - Paella Demonstration - a tour and tasting before sitting down Flamenco - Seville Join a local expert for locally-curated tapas. After lunch, head to Tarifa. This is where you in discovering the city’s historic board the high speed ferry to the incredible continent of ! A short down from generation to generation. ride across the Strait of (B, D) brings you to Morocco, and the city of Day 9: Sunday, October 27, 2019 Fes Tangier. Enjoy a free evening to Discover Fes, one of the holiest cities explore this revitalized seaside city. in the world. Learn of its historical Take a stroll along the oceanfront importance as a center of government, promenade, visit the new marina, do philosophy, medicine, and religion some shopping in the Medina, or during a fascinating panoramic tour simply enjoy the views from any one that includes the Medersa Bou Inania, of the city’s many restaurants. (B, L) built in 1325. See the Jewish Quarter, Day 8: Saturday, October 26, 2019 the city ramparts and the gates of the Tangier - Chefchaouen - Fes Journey Palace. Then, set out on a walking from Tangier to Chefchaouen - the tour in the Medina. Founded in the 9th “Blue City” of Morocco. Take in the century, it is home to the world’s beauty of the surrounding mountains, oldest continuously functioning enhanced by the contrast of the . Amid the cobbled brightly painted Medina. Enjoy free alleyways of this ancient market, time to explore the famous indigo- you’ll find donkeys and mules laden blue streets of this small town, and with goods walking alongside buyers. stop in one of the many handicraft Spend time at the famous shops that are known for the wool tanneries that date back to the 11th garments and woven blankets that are century and are considered to be unique to this region. This afternoon, among the oldest tanneries in the arrive in Fes (UNESCO). The “ world. View the honeycomb of vats of the West,” Fes has retained its exploding in brilliant colors. (B) position as a religious capital of the Day 10: Monday, October 28, 2019 region. This evening, dine at a family Fes - Meknes - Rabat - Marrakech run riad in the Medina, and taste This morning, we’re off to the traditional Moroccan delights, the imperial city of Meknes (UNESCO). recipes of which have been passed In this cultural city, amongst lush rolling hills studded with ancient Day 12: Wednesday, October 30, groves, see the famous ancient door, 2019 Marrakech - Casablanca This Bab El Mansour, and the Bab El morning, venture to Casablanca and Khamis flea market. Continue to tour the Hassan II Mosque, a Rabat, the capital of Morocco, where stunning and impressive high-tech you’ll visit the Mausoleum of architectural masterpiece. See the city Mohammed V, and explore the by night on your drive along the Oudaya . This evening, arrive seashore to your farewell dinner at in the exotic city of Marrakech. Rick’s Café, the legendary saloon Choose to explore the city by night from the film Casablanca. (B, D) during an optional excursion to Jemaa Day 13: Thursday, October 31, 2019 el Fna, Marrakech’s main square, Casablanca - Tour Ends complete with a horse and carriage Your tour of ride and a unique fusion dining two continents and two countries with experience. (B) a rich, long-shared history comes to a close today. (B) Day 11: Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Marrakech Explore Marrakech and its ancient El Bahia Palace where Itinerary at a glance you will find a sentry of nesting storks Day 1 Overnight Flight standing guard. Visit the vibrant and Days 2, 3 Hotel Hesperia Madrid , historic Jewish , and see the Madrid majestic 12th-century Koutoubia Day 4 Barcelo Carmen Granada Mosque. Pass by the Royal Palace , Granada during a tour of the ancient city wall. Days 5, 6 Barcelo Seville Then, it’s your choice! Visit one of Renacimiento, Seville the most beautiful botanical gardens in Morocco, Jardin Majorelle, a colorful Day 7 Hilton Tanger City Center oasis in the center of Marrakech with Hotel , Tangier exotic plants, fountains and palm trees Days 8, 9 Palais Medina & Spa Fes designed by French artist Jacques , Fes Majorelle -OR- visit the Yves Saint Days 10, 11 Movenpick Hotel Mansour Laurent Museum – a showcase of art, Eddahbi , fashion, and design by the iconic Day 12 Movenpick Hotel Algerian designer. Then, enter the 9th- Casablanca , Casablanca century walled Medina and enjoy time to mingle with locals and artisans as On some dates alternate hotels may be you shop at the ancient market. (B, D) used.

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Experience It! Fes and the Medina Fes. The former capital of Morocco and one of the holiest cities in the world. Here, time seems to stand still among its well-preserved buildings and deep traditions. This is Moroccan culture at its most sincere, and the lifestyle here has contributed greatly to Fes’ given title of a “cultural and spiritual center.” In the Medina of Fes, discover one of the most historic towns of the Arab-. Its monumental buildings preserve the memory of the that ruled there from 789 to 808 A.D. To enter through the Blue Gate, Bab Boujeloud, into the Medina is to step inside a labyrinth of surprises. More than a thousand years of Moroccan heritage have been preserved in this UNESCO World Heritage site, where street vendors and buyers walk alongside goods-laden donkeys and mules past ancient , madrases and intricate carvings. This is Fes, another world in the northwest of Morocco, inspiring, vibrant, and authentic.

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Passports are required for this tour at your **Should the Royal Alcázar of Seville close for expense. Certain countries require a minimum a government function, it will be replaced with of 6 months passport validity from date of a visit to the Seville Cathedral. return home. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit Coaches on this tour are not lavatory www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State equipped. In this case, frequent stops are made during travel periods. Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements. This tour includes moderate physical activity. IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients The itinerary blends some longer days with traveling abroad take a photocopy of their shorter days and more leisure time. Walking passport and applicable visas. It should be tours, as well as walking slightly longer packed separately from your actual passport distances, up stairs or on uneven walking and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy surfaces, should be expected. at home with your emergency contact. Please be advised many airlines do not

Single accommodations are limited and are provide advance seat assignments until check- available on a first come, first served basis. in at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline's terms and conditions. Hotel check-in on your day of arrival is 3:00 p.m. Rooms may not be available prior to that Economy air rate and schedule are applicable time. for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates. *At times, without advance notice, the Royal Palace in Madrid may be closed due to official A deposit of $500 per person is due upon government business. When this happens, the reservation. Reservations are made on a Royal Palace will be substituted with a visit to first come, first served basis. Reservations the Prado Museum or the Modern Art made after the deposit due date of April 12, Museum. 2019 are based upon availability. Final

To complete your tour, we include roundtrip payment due by August 20, 2019. Deposits are refundable up until April 19, 2019. airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for CST#2006766-20 UBN#601220855 Nevada your own air, we are pleased to provide you Sellers of Travel Registration No. 2003-0279 the option of purchasing these transfers.

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