Group Departure: March 29, 2011
Tour Price: From USD 3,188.00++ per person based on twin sharing
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Spain, Portugal and Morocco (March 29, 2011)
Tour Highlights:
Combine the highlights of the Iberian Peninsula with fascinating
MAR 29 DEPART MANILA
Depart Manila, board on your favorite airline, enjoy in flight meals and entertainment.
MAR 30 ARRIVAL - MADRID, SPAIN (B,D)
Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is free to start exploring lively Madrid.
MAR 31 MADRID-TOLEDO-MADRID (B,D)
A full day guided sightseeing tour of the Spanish capital, situated 2,180 feet above sea level, the Spaniards say it’s the nearest thing to heaven. Tour includes the Avenida Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Parliament Square, and the Royal Palace. In the afternoon drive to Toledo, for sightseeing tour, the splendid setting of this old walled city, then later back to Madrid.
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| Puerta Del Sol, Madrid |
APR 01 MADRID-SALAMANCA (B,D)
After breakfast, proceed to Salamanca for half day tour , just six miles from the spot where Wellington routed Napoleon’s Army in 1812. Visit the House of Shells (La Casa De Las Conchas) See Salamanca's Plaza Mayor, Cathedral and University buildings. Then free time in the afternoon for shopping, and explore of your own (B,D)
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| Salamanca's Plaza Mayor |
After breakfast, transfer to Fatima, will have sighseeing tour of Fatima, see the Little Chapel of the Apparitions, Basilica, the site of Francesco and Jacinta's graves, the Hamlet of Aljustrel, where the children lived, and Valinhos, the site of Our Lady's appearance after the children's return from prison. Follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Sacra (The Sacred Way) culminating in the Chapel of Calvary, which overlooks all of Fatima.
APR 03 FATIMA-LISBON (B,D)
After breakfast, transfer to Lisbon for half day sightseeing. Li Henry the Navigator made Lisbon the 15th-century mistress of the seas. Tour includes his monument, the Belem Tower, the Moorish Citadel, and the impressive Black Horse Square. Spend the afternoon in the city for shopping, until you transfer to the hotel for check in dinner.
APR 04 LISBON-SEVILLE (B,D)
After breakfast, from the rolling plains of the Alentejo with its woodlands of cork and eucalyptus trees, southwards all the way to the blinding light of Andalusia. Admire its neat white-painted villages and sun-drenched plantations of olives, figs, and almonds, while traveling by way of Beja into magnificent Seville. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for check in, the rest of the day is free for shopping. Then Dinner
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| Seville |
After breakfast, half day sightseeing tour of Seville one of Spain’s most colorful cities. Perhaps you'd like to spend this morning enjoying sightseeing tour including the main highlights of this vibrant city.
APR 06 SEVILLE-FERRY TO MOROCCO-FEZ (B,D)
After breakfast, an interesting drive today which starts with views of the sherry wine region before reaching the coast for embarkation on the ferry to Morocco. Next motor south along what was once north Africa’s infamous Barbary coast. Join the new motorway for the drive southwards then west bypassing Meknes.
APR 07 FEZ (B,D)
After breakfast, you will have a half day sightseeing tour of ancient Fez, which occupies a position of outstanding scenic beauty. This morning visit the Medina on the included sightseeing and enjoy the maze of narrow streets through the colorful bazaars and the exotic atmosphere. Dinner.
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| Fez |
APR 08 FEZ-MIDDLE ATLAS-MARRAKESH (B,D)
After breakfast, a long drive but enjoyable the glimpses of North African village life reminiscent of Beau Geste while motoring through the Middle Atlas on your way to Marrakech. Upon arrival check in to the hotel, then dinner
APR 09 MARRAKESH (B,D)
After breakfast, the highlight of this morning is the included city sightseeing. You’ll really feel as if you’ve stopped the march of time. Marrakech has always been a meeting place, first just a group of nomad tents, now a bustling city. This guided tour includes the souks, the El Badi Palace, the Bahia Palace etc.
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| Marrakesh |
APR 10 MARRAKESH- RABAT (B,D)
After breakfast, a long drive of the motorway northwards to Rabat, Morocco’s capital city, upon arrival, we will check-in to our hotel in Rabat, the rest of the day is free to explore the city of your own. Dinner at the hotel.
APR 11 RABAT (B,D)
After breakfast, we will have full day sightseeing and shopping tour, we will visit the Mechouar (ramparts and walls surrounding the Royal Palace), the fortified Oudaya Kasbah, the marvelous Mohamed V mausoleum, View the Hassan Tower, visit to Andolusian Gardens.
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| Royal Palace, Casablanca |
APR 12 RABAT – CASABLANCA (B,D)
After breakfast, this morning drive northwest from the heartland of Morocco by way of Settat, to reach the most western of all Moroccan cities Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco. We will visit the Mohammad V square, Royal Palace and Habbous district and the residential area of Anfa. We will have our lunch in one of the famous fish restaurants located at seafront.
APR 13 CASABLANCA – MANILA (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight back to Manila.
APR 14 MANILA
Arrived Manila from a very memorable grand tour
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Inclusions:
Roundtrip airfare via Emirates
4 star hotel accommodation on twin
Daily Breakfast and Dinner
Transfers by private coach
All entrance fees to the sites and the Museums mentioned in the above program
Round trip airport transfers,
English speaking local guide
Private Motor coach services
Filipino Tour Escort / Coordinator
Souvenir Bag and Travel Kit
Personalized Luggage Tags
Travel Insurance
Exclusions:
Phil. Travel Tax
Airfare Taxes and Visa fee
Tips for diver and guide ($10/pax/day)
Lunch and Beverages for meals
Terminal fee P750.00
All items of a personal nature
Photo Credits:
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