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MADRID, ANDALUSIA & (11671) The ,

From 's and its marvelous Andalusia region, to the magical atmosphere of

Morocco: this wonderful itinerary will make your dream of an exotic adventure come true! Duration Spain 15 nights

CULTURAL Destinations BESPOKE SMALL GROUPS Spain, Morocco

Travel Departs Highlights

Visits to the most iconic cultural sites in Exploring the enchanting cities of Travel Ends Madrid, Caceres, Cordoba, & Toledo Casablanca, , Rabat, Meknes and Madrid Fez

Discover the majestic Alhambra complex of Experiences Granada Cultural

Travel Style

Madrid, capital of Spain, impresses visitors from all over the world with its rich history and wide cultural Bespoke Small Groups offer, while the Andalusia region is home to some of the most beautiful cultural and artistic places of the country. You will then immerse yourself in the charme of Morocco, with its magical history and colorful cities.

Included Included

3 nights in Madrid - 4*

1 night in Cordoba - 4* Hotel

2 nights in Seville - 4* Hotel

4 nights in - 4* Hotel

1 night in Casablanca - 4* Hotel

1 night in Marrakesh - 4* Hotel

2 nights in Fez - 4* Hotel

1 night in Granada - 4* Hotel

Private return transfers to/from the airport

Air-conditioned deluxe motor-coach

Daily

10 dinners as per itinerary

Guided visits in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakesh, Fez, Granada & Toledo

Panoramic sightseeing tours as per itinerary

Tour escort during the tour

Itinerary

Day 1 Madrid

Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Madrid.

Day 2 Madrid

After breakfast, enjoy your morning Madrid panoramic city tour: discover the medieval origins of the city, with its Arabic fortress at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town-planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIXth century works such as the Prado Museum and also the contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. The afternoon is free for you to explore the other wonders that the city has to offer.

Overnight in Madrid.

Breakfast

Day 3 Madrid → Caceres → Cordoba

After breakfast, departure at 07:30hrs to Caceres, declared UNESCO World Heritage site because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian . Walk through Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue onto Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Check-in at the hotel.

Overnight in Cordoba.

Breakfast

Day 4 Cordoba → Seville

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your tour of the majestic and the other impressive sites, strolling through the narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two-hours' drive we will reach Seville. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Seville.

Breakfast

Day 5 Seville

After breakfast, enjoy a morning panoramic city tour, visiting the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover the views and flavors of this wonderful city.

Overnight in Seville.

Breakfast

Day 6 Seville → → Costa del Sol

After breakfast at the hotel, drive south passing by the local villages of the region and reach Ronda. Free time to admire this town of Celtic origins and the marvelous view of the valley with its mountains. In the afternoon, continue onto the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important tourist areas.

Breakfast

Day 7 Costa del Sol

After breakfast at the hotel, the day is at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas.

Overnight in Costa del Sol.

Breakfast

Day 8 Costa del Sol → → Tangier → Casablanca

After breakfast at the hotel, drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol and arrive to Tarifa, where a ferry boat will be used for the short crossing of the strait of , towards Africa. Arrival to Tangier: disembark, clear customs and drive southwards to Casablanca, current industrial and economic capital and most populated city, housing a 10% of the country's population. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Casablanca.

Breakfast

Day 9 Casablanca → Marrakesh

After breakfast at the hotel, start your panoramic city tour through the most interesting sections of the city, such as Anfa Boulevard, Nations square, the residential areas and visit from the outside the Hassan II Grand Mosque. Departure towards Marrakech, capital of the South, located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-desert area. City sightseeing, including the Koutoubia Tower, twin tower of the in Seville, Saadines Tombs and Bay Palace; walk around the medina, souks and the magic Jma El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats and dancers, all making the centre of the city an open- air theatre. Don’t forget your camera!

Overnight in Marrakesh.

Breakfast

Day 10 Marrakesh → Rabat → Meknes → Fez

After breakfast, early departure to Rabat, the capital of the country. Visit the exterior of the Royal Palace, the Mohamed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower. Then continue to the Imperial City of Meknes, where you will visit the Walls of Bab el Mansour and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the only mosque in all of Morocco where non- are allowed. Arrival in Fez.

Overnight in Fez.

Breakfast

Day 11 Fez

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities, visiting the most interesting points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarters or Mellah, the gate of Bab Bou Jelous and a walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. The afternoon is at leisure.

Overnight in Fez.

Breakfast

Day 12 Fez → Tangier → Tarifa → Costa del Sol

After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Tangier. Transfer to the pier to board the ferry to return across the back to Spain. Drive towards Costa del Sol and check-in at the hotel.

Overnight in Costa del Sol.

Breakfast

Day 13 Costa del Sol

After breakfast, the day is at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of Costa del Sol and the surrounding areas.

Overnight in Costa del Sol.

Breakfast

Day 14 Costa del Sol → Granada

After breakfast at the hotel, departure towards the city of Granada, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world- famous Alhambra complex and Gardens, which inspired several authors, such as W. Irving with his “Tales of the Alhambra”. Afternoon at leisure.

Overnight in Granada.

Breakfast

Day 15 Granada → Toledo → Madrid

After breakfast at the hotel, drive north towards Toledo, the impressive Imperial city – World Heritage Site - where the Christians, Moorish and Jewish people have lived together. The whole town is a National Monument, testifying to the different cultures that coexisted in this place. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid and check-in at your hotel.

Overnight in Madrid.

Breakfast

Day 16 Madrid

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport.

Breakfast Additional information

Official language Local currency Spanish Euro