Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Lisbon.
Day 2 - Arrive Lisbon
Trafalgar meets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel. Late afternoon sightseeing with a local guide shows us the Belem Tower, Hieronymite Monastery, the Monument to the Explorers, and the Suspension Bridge over the Tagus River overlooked by the fine statue of Christ the King. (Dinner)
Hotel: Marriott
Day 3 - Lisbon – Madrid (2 nights) Today we cross the Bridge of the 25th April and into the Alentejo countryside. We pass Montemoro, site of the miracle of the roses to enter Spanish Estremadura, land of the conquistadors and explorers. Then via Trujillo, where Pizarro, the conqueror of Peru was born, to the castles of Oropea and Masqueda in Castile. Finally we arrive in the Spanish capital, Madrid. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Orense (2 nights)
Day 4 - Madrid sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing shows us the Puerta del Sol, the Cervantes Memorial in the Plaza de Espana, the Paseo del Prado and the Cibeles fountain as well as the Casa de Campo. Then free time to perhaps take an excursion to the monastery-palace of Philip II. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 5 - Madrid – Toledo – Granada This morning we travel to the ancient capital of Castile, Toledo where with a local guide we visit the old town encircled by the river Ebro, on foot. We see the El Greco masterpiece and the Church of Santo Tomé and visit a Toledo steel workshop. Then on into Andalusia to hilltop Granada in the shadow of the Sierra Nevada mountains. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Gran Luna de Granada
Day 6 - Granada - Tangier (2 nights) Today’s first highlight is a guided visit to the exquisite Moorish Alhambra Palace with its fountain filled courtyards and Mozarabic architecture. Then on to the Costa del Sol, stopping in the resort of Marbella and along the coast to Algecrias where we board our ferry for the cruise to Morocco and Tangier! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Ramada Les Almohades (2 nights)
Day 7 - Tangier sightseeing & at leisure Sightseeing shows us the residential quarter, the Arabic mosque and Cape Spartel, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean. We also visit the 'casbah', where we can haggle over carpets in one of the best known carpet co-operatives. Later maybe take an excursion to one of the nearby Berber villages. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 8 - Tangier – Seville (2 nights) Today we board our ferry and cruise back to Spain, across the Strait of Gibraltar, with views of the famous rock. Then on through the Jerez vineyards, leading to Andalusia's most beautiful city, Seville. Tonight, why not enjoy a fiery flamenco show in one of the many lively night spots? (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Tryp Macarena (2 nights)
Day 9 - Seville sightseeing & at leisure Guided sightseeing includes the Giralda Tower and the fountains, pools and pavilions of the Maria Luisa Park built for the Hispano-American exhibition of 1929. We will also visit Europe’s largest Gothic Cathedral which houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus. Free time to perhaps enjoy a horse and carriage ride through the geranium-filled patios of the whitewashed houses. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 10 - Seville - Lisbon Via the best 'Jabugo' (ham) producing area of Spain, passing several Templar built castles, we enter Portugal and the Alentejo region. Back in Lisbon you may wish to take a trip to fairytale Sintra. Tonight, why not dine on Portuguese specialities whilst listening to haunting Fado melodies along the Bairro Alto? (Buffet Breakfast) Hotel: Marriott
Day 11 - Lisbon - USA We transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)
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From US$1325
Included Features
- Lisbon: Sightseeing including the Hieronymite Monastery
- Madrid: Sightseeing includes the Puerta del Sol and the Cervantes Memorial
- Toledo: Sightseeing including the El Greco masterpiece
- Granada: Sightseeing including a visit to the Moorish Alhambra Palace
- Tangier: Sightseeing including the Arabic mosque. See Cape Spartel
- Gibraltar: See the famous Rock
- Seville: Sightseeing including Maria Luisa Park
Scenic Highlights:
- Scenic drives: Along the Suspension Bridge of the 25th April, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Costa del Sol coastal drive, Drive to Cape Spartel and through Andalusia
Unbeatable Features
- First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities; all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes
- Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom on board
- Ferry crossing between Spain and Morocco
- Professional, multi-lingual Tour Director on tour
- Specialised local guides in Lisbon, Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Tangier and Seville
- Travel bag and wallet with comprehensive tour documents
Airport Transfers
- Passengers purchasing “Land and Air” from Trafalgar will receive coach transfers at times published in the brochure or, if they arrive outside of these set times, then a separate transfer will be booked for them. These transfers will be available only on the days of arrival and departure of the tour.
- Passengers purchasing pre and post tour accommodation must arrange their own transfers regardless of whether or not they have bought “Air” from Trafalgar.
Quality Dining
- Buffet breakfast daily
- 6 Three course dinners
