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Treasures of Spain Portugal and Morocco
An 18-Day Insight Tours tour starting from $3,225
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| Starting Price: | $3,225 |  |
| Tour Length: | 18 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Spain, Portugal, Morocco | |
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Cities Visited: 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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Included Premium Highlights
- Visit the unique city of Toledo, to admire the Cathedral, old synagogue, as well as El Greco's masterpiece in the chapel of Santo Tome
- Visit the tomb of Christopher Columbus in Seville's Gothic Cathedral, built in the 15th century
- Enjoy a guided tour of the fabulous Alhambra Palace and exotic water gardens of the Generalife
- Experience the monumental grandeur of the state apartments in Madrid's Royal Palace
Included Personal Insights
- Enjoy a short group tutorial on the wines that complement your evening meal in Seville
Included Additional Excursions & Sights
- See the Plaza Mayor, Cathedrals and University buildings in Salamanca
- Visit the Basilica in Fatima, one of the most important Catholic centers of faith
- View the modern Monument to the Discoveries and ancient Belem Tower in Lisbon
- View the Alcazar, Giralda Tower, and fashionable Santa Cruz quarter in Seville
- See the Rock of Gibraltar and go duty free shopping
- See the Medina and Casbah of Tangier
- Visit the Medina and shop for Moroccan carpets in Fez
- Visit the Saadi Tombs and see the Koutobia Minaret in Marrakesh
- View the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower in Rabat
- Pass through the famous wine center of Valdepenas
- See Madrid's Cibeles Fountain and drive the Gran Via and Puerta del Sol
- See Don Quixote at the Cervantes Monument in the Plaza de Espana, Madrid
- Scenic Drives - Atlas Mountains, Costa del Sol, Sierra Nevada
Included First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
- Airport Shuttle arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 18
Included Quality Dining
- Highlight Dinner featuring a Flamenco Show in Seville (HD)
- Highlight Dinner and Folklore Show with belly dancing in Fez (HD)
- 16 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 6 three-course table d'hote Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Day 1 - DEPART USA
Overnight flight.
Day 2 - MADRID AT LEISURE
Welcome to Madrid - built by Philip II in the 16th century, the city is Europe's highest capital! On arrival at Madrid Airport, your airport shuttle service leaves for the tour hotel at 09:30, 12:30, 15:00 and 17:30. The afternoon is yours to relax with a selection of tapas at a sidewalk cafe. As evening falls, get to know your fellow passengers over a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: NH Eurobuilding.
Day 3 - MADRID - TOLEDO - SALAMANCA
Visit Toledo, former capital of Spain, situated high above the River Tagus. Walk through the maze of cobbled streets to see the 13th century Cathedral, one of Europe's oldest synagogues and admire El Greco's masterpiece in the chapel of Santo Tome. Continue on past the mighty walls of St Theresa's Avila en route to Salamanca. See the Plaza Mayor, the New and Old Cathedrals and the university buildings in the Plaza de Anaya.
Hotel: Grand Hotel Spa Salamanca. (BB,D)
Day 4 - SALAMANCA - fatima - LISBON
From Salamanca, drive across the Portuguese frontier to Fatima to visit the great white Basilica before continuing to the capital, Lisbon.
Hotel: Marriott Lisbon. (BB)
Day 5 - 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 - 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 immense Cathedral to see Christopher Columbus' tomb. Continue to the slender Giralda Tower, Alcazar and the colourful Santa Cruz quarter, with its flower decked balconies. Enjoy a Highlight dinner and 'Flamenco' show. Enjoy a short informative presentation on the regional wines that complement your meal.
Hotel: Melia Lebreros. (BB, HD)
Day 7 - 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 - SEVILLE - GIBRALTAR - 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 Tarifa to exotic Morocco.
Hotel: El Minzah. (BB,D)
Day 9 - TANGIER - FEZ
On a sightseeing tour of Tangier, see the famous 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.
Hotel: Ramada Fez. (BB,HD)
Day 10 - 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 - 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 - MARRAKESH SIGHTSEEING. On a guided tour, see the Koutobia Mi
Day 13 - MARRAKESH - RABAT
Head north 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 - RABAT - COSTA DEL SOL
Sail back across the Straits of Gibraltar to Spain. Disembark at the port of Tarifa and travel along the sun drenched Costa del Sol past exclusive resorts to your hotel.
Hotel: Melia Costa Del Sol. (BB)
Day 15 - COSTA DEL SOL - GRANADA
Drive past olive groves 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.
Hotel: Saray. (BB,D)
Day 16 - 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?
Hotel: NH Eurobuilding. (BB)
Day 17 - 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 - 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)
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Included Premium Highlights
- Visit the unique city of Toledo, to admire the Cathedral, old synagogue, as well as El Greco's masterpiece in the chapel of Santo Tome
- Visit the tomb of Christopher Columbus in Seville's Gothic Cathedral, built in the 15th century
- Enjoy a guided tour of the fabulous Alhambra Palace and exotic water gardens of the Generalife
- Experience the monumental grandeur of the state apartments in Madrid's Royal Palace
Included Personal Insights
- Enjoy a short group tutorial on the wines that complement your evening meal in Seville
Included Additional Excursions & Sights
- See the Plaza Mayor, Cathedrals and University buildings in Salamanca
- Visit the Basilica in Fatima, one of the most important Catholic centers of faith
- View the modern Monument to the Discoveries and ancient Belem Tower in Lisbon
- View the Alcazar, Giralda Tower, and fashionable Santa Cruz quarter in Seville
- See the Rock of Gibraltar and go duty free shopping
- See the Medina and Casbah of Tangier
- Visit the Medina and shop for Moroccan carpets in Fez
- Visit the Saadi Tombs and see the Koutobia Minaret in Marrakesh
- View the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower in Rabat
- Pass through the famous wine center of Valdepenas
- See Madrid's Cibeles Fountain and drive the Gran Via and Puerta del Sol
- See Don Quixote at the Cervantes Monument in the Plaza de Espana, Madrid
- Scenic Drives - Atlas Mountains, Costa del Sol, Sierra Nevada
Included First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
- Airport Shuttle arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 18
Included Quality Dining
- Highlight Dinner featuring a Flamenco Show in Seville (HD)
- Highlight Dinner and Folklore Show with belly dancing in Fez (HD)
- 16 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 6 three-course table d'hote Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Red Hot Special Oberammergau Passion Play
Only once a decade does the Alpine village of Oberammergau stage
its world famous Passion Play and now is the time to book for 2010.
On selected departures, Insight Vacations has great value prices on Passion Play Options and is offering them at 10% off the brochure price!
So, instead of paying $1000 for the Passion Play Option, you’ll pay
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Tour Name Promo Code Departure Date Tour Duration
- Country Roads of Bavaria, HOT106 4 Jun 2010 13 Days
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Save $300 Off per couple
Two travelers booking together on an air-inclusive 2010 Europe tour will each save $150 off on all Lufthansa or United Airline flights.
Book Now - offer end March 31st, 2010.
TERMS: Valid for new bookings only. Offer CAN be combined with all brochure discounts. Entire booking including air must be paid in full by March 31, 2010. Offer valid from March 1st-March 31st, 2010. All Travel must be completed by October 24th, 2010. Offer is valid on UA and LH flights only (no code share flights allowed over the Atlantic – must be on UA or LH only). Valid on all tours to Europe, Egypt, Jordan, Israel and Morocco. Offer - $300 off per couple or $150 off for single travelers. Offer subject to availability and valid off of all net fares. Promotion cannot be booked online. Commission paid on air for this promotion is 0%. Air tickets are non-refundable after purchase. No name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Once payment is received, cancellation penalties apply. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Offer can be used for groups – with availability and names at time of booking – full payment on entire package due March 31, 2010. CST No. 2068745-20
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