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| Treasures of Spain Portugal and Morocco
An 18-Day tour starting from $2,999
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| This tour moves at a comfortable, leisurely pace with two-night stays in five cities: Lisbon, Seville, Marrakesh, Fez and Madrid. The driving days are of a reasonable length with frequent stops. |
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18 DAYS ~ SPAIN ~ PORTUGAL ~ MOROCCO Tour Pace - This tour moves at a comfortable, pace with two-night stays in five cities: Lisbon, Seville, Marrakesh, Fez and Madrid. The driving days are of a reasonable length with frequent stops. Enjoy a free day in Seville entirely at your leisure. Fellow Passengers -This tour appeals to the more adventurous traveller – often those who have visited Iberia before and now wish to explore the origins of the Moorish connections, which are so evident throughout southern Spain. DAY 1 – THU – DEPART USA. Board your overnight flight. DAY 2 – FRI – MADRID AT LEISURE. Welcome to Madrid! On
arrival at Madrid Airport, your airport shuttle service leaves for the tour hotel
at 09:30, 12:30, 15:00 & 17:30. The afternoon is yours to relax. As evening falls,
get to know your fellow passengers over a Welcome Drink. DAY 3 – SAT – MADRID – SALAMANCA. Visit Toledo,
former capital of Spain, to see the 13th century Cathedral and one of Europe’s
oldest synagogues, and admire El Greco’s masterpiece in the chapel of Santo
Tomé. Continue on past the mighty walls of St Theresa’s Avila en
route to Salamanca. An orientation tour goes via the Plaza Mayor,
the New and Old Cathedrals and the university buildings in the Plaza de
Anaya. DAY 4 – SUN – SALAMANCA – LISBON. From Salamanca,
drive across the Portuguese frontier to Fatima to visit the great white
Basilica before continuing to the capital, Lisbon. DAY 5 – MON – LISBON SIGHTSEEING. Sightseeing with your local guide, shows you Sao Jorge Castle, the Monument to the Discoveries and the Belem Tower, starting point for Portugal’s great navigators and explorers, and the famous Jeronimo’s Monastery. This afternoon is at leisure. (BB) DAY 6 – TUE – LISBON – SEVILLE. Leave Lisbon via
the Tagus Bridge and drive through the Alentejo region, across the Sierra Morena
into Andalucía. Arrive in Seville and join a local guide to visit the Cathedral
to see Christopher Columbus’ tomb. Continue to the Giralda Tower,
Alcazar and the Santa Cruz quarter. Enjoy a Highlight dinner and
‘Flamenco’ show. During the evening, enjoy a short informative presentation
on the regional wines that compliment your meal. DAY 7 – WED – SEVILLE AT LEISURE. The day is free to take in more sights of your choice. Don’t miss the chance to take an optional excursion to Cordoba, or perhaps enjoy a typical Sevilliano dinner at a local restaurant, followed by a cruise on the Guadalquivir? (BB) DAY 8 – THU – SEVILLE – TANGIER. Cross into
Gibraltar, a British territory since 1704. There is time to explore the town and
take a trip to the top of the Rock to see the fortifications, St Michael’s
Cave and the Barbary Apes. Then sail from Algeciras to exotic Morocco.
DAY 9 – FRI – TANGIER – FEZ. On a sightseeing
tour of Tangier, see the Medina and the Casbah before continuing to
Fez, the most ancient of Morocco’s cities. Enjoy a superb Moroccan Dinner and a
Folklore Show with drums and belly dancing. DAY 10 – SAT – FEZ SIGHTSEEING. During a guided tour of this ‘City of the Mind’, visit the Medina and the walled city of hidden courtyards, mosques and tiny workshops, the ancient bazaar and a carpet co-operative. Afterwards, consider visiting the fascinating Berber village of Meknes. (BB,D) DAY 11 – SUN – FEZ – MARRAKESH. The road passes through the rugged Atlas Mountains, past mud-walled villages to Marrakesh, your base for two nights. Hotel: Atlas Medina & Spa. (BB,D) DAY 12 – MON – MARRAKESH SIGHTSEEING. On a guided tour, see the Koutobia Minaret, visit the Saadi Tombs, and explore the Medina with its many souks. The tour ends in Jemaa el Fna Square where acrobats, dancers and fortune tellers entertain you. When night falls, you may wish to enjoy dinner at one of the local restaurants to try a traditional Tajine dish. (BB) DAY 13 – TUE – MARRAKESH – RABAT. Head south to Casablanca. Did Humphrey Bogart really say ‘Play it again Sam’? Find out on your orientation tour. Continue to the modern capital Rabat where you see the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower. Hotel: Golden Tulip Farah. (BB,D) DAY 14 – WED – RABAT – COSTA DEL SOL. Sail back across the Straits of Gibraltar to Spain. Disembark at the port of Algeciras and travel along the sun drenched Costa del Sol past exclusive resorts to your hotel. Hotel: Melia Costa del Sol. (BB) DAY 15 – THU – COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA. Drive
along the coast and over the Sierra Nevada to hilltop Granada. A local
guide will take you on a tour of the fabulous Alhambra Palace – a magnificent
example of Moorish architecture. Also visit the exotic water gardens of the Generalife,
the royal summer residence, where you can enjoy the fine views over the town and its
hills. DAY 16 – FRI – GRANADA – MADRID. Travel through
La Mancha where Don Quixote tilted at windmills as his faithful Sancho Panza
looked on, and pass through the wine centre of Valdepeñas, its roads lined
with ‘bodegas’ (wine cellars). Upon reaching Madrid, why not try a restaurant
on the Plaza Mayor? DAY 17 – SAT – MADRID. Take a guided tour down the wide tree-lined avenues to see the Puerta del Sol, Gran Via, Paseo de la Castellana, Cibeles Fountain and the Cervantes Monument in the Plaza de España. Make a Highlight visit inside the state apartments of the Royal Palace. In the afternoon, consider a visit to the Prado museum. (BB) DAY 18 – SUN – RETURN TO USA. It’s time to bid farwell to your new found friends as your tour draws to a close today. Departure transfers arrive at Madrid Airport at 07:00, 09:00 & 11:00. (BB)
Highlights - The outstanding highlights are the visit to the Palace and gardens of the Alhambra in Granada, the fiery Flamenco show in Seville and the whole Moroccan experience – including the folklore show with belly dancing. Hotels - This tour stays in predominately modern hotels, many reflecting the local regional traditions. These range from the Lisbon Marriott and Meliá Costa del Sol hotel, situated right on the sea front, to the comforts of the Crown Palace in Fez. Enjoy Your Included Tour FeaturesPremium Highlights
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Additional Excursions & Sights
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CURRENT SPECIALS: Great Savings and Discounts EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS SAVE UP TO 10%: Insight sells its tours in many countries worldwide so the most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, andthe earlier you pay, the more you SAVE! Here’s how... Pay 4 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 2.5% Pay 7 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 5% Pay 10 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 7.5% Pay 12 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 10% Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. Tour prices may change in future brochures. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.
FAMILY SAVINGS YOUNG TRAVELLERS SAVE 10% AGED 5-17 YEARS :Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.
GROUP DISCOUNTS 5 OR MORE – SAVE 5%: If a group of 5 to 8 people travel together a discount of 5% per person applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends! SAVE $$$ FOR 9 OR MORE : If you have a group of 9 or more people travelling together on the same scheduled tour, then you automatically qualify for big savings! Your savings will be determined by the number of people travelling so ask call for details. You may also reserve a tour departure exclusively for your group! Some restrictions apply. Please contact our Groups Department 1-866-475-7023. These discounts cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Family Savings or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.
SINGLE TRAVELLER SAVING SAVE UP TO $2850 PER PERSON with Insight’s Room Mate Matching service Insight believes travelling solo should not cost you more! That’s why for people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises. 3. Does not apply to Irish Elegance.
TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNTS: When three people travel together and share one room, each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Share a Triple Room” reduction on the itinerary pages. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway.
FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR: Most first-time travellers go on vacation with Insight again and again. In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all clients automatic membership into our Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour booking. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise.
EXTRA TOUR DISCOUNTS SAVE $$$ON YOUR 2ND TOUR: Book two Insight vacations, each 7 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5%off the cheaper of the two tours. Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person.
COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFERS: Save up to $135 per couple on LONDON taxi fares
FREE LONDON RETURN : Passengers taking the 'Land only' option on our Discovery tours may return to London by Insight motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Offer applies to the final day of the following Discovery tours: E920, E910, E933, E914, E912, E913, E916 & G916. Accommodations will be required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening.
SMALL GROUPS ADVANTAGE : Many tour operators fill their tours with up to 53 passengers. This means more congestion and less leg room on the coach as seats are configured more closely. At Insight we have a maximum of only 40 guests per tour.
INSIGHT'S GUARANTEES PRICE GUARANTEE: With Insight, you don’t need to worry about currency fluctuations. Once we receive your full deposit, your land tour price is guaranteed and protected against any increases. (Excludes pre-registration for tours in future brochures and any imposed fuel surcharges or Government Taxes. TOUR GUARANTEE FOR LAND TRAVEL: To assist you when booking our airline offers and taking our great early payment savings, Insight has designated a large number of tours which we guarantee will operate on the scheduled date, unless circumstances occur beyond our control. Look for Tour Guarantee (TG symbol) on the itinerary of your choice indicating applicable dates. All other featured departures are planned to operate however, for operational reasons, may be subject to re- scheduling with at least 50 days notice (between May 1st & September 30th). |
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