Memorable 17 Days 16 Nights Lisbon, Seville, Rabate and Marrakesh Holiday Package

Lisbon Marriott 3

Welcome to Lisbon! At 6 pm, meet your tour director and travelling companions for a Welcome dinner at your hotel.

Lisbon Marriott 3

Lisbon was the center of Europe/’s longest- overseas empire,Porugal/’s imperial ambitions date back to Prince Henry the Navigator/’s 15th- century discoveries in West Africa, morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features a drive through the Baima quart/’s main squares and walk along the cobblestone alleys of quaint ALFAMA, the popular quarter of the seamen and Fido singers. Drive along the grand Avenida da Liberate up to Pombo Square. Stop for pictures to Belem Tower, guarding the mouth of the Tagus, and the monument to the Discoveries. Also visit JERONIMOS MONATERY with the tomb of Vasco da Gama. An optional excursions to the royal palace of Queue is available, as well as dinner at a typical taverna with fado /– style entertainment.

Seville Center 3

In Azeitao, visit a traditional TILE WORKSHOP. Next, enter Spain and reach the vibrant capital of Andalusia, Seville.
Today/’s Distance: 298 mi 480 km.

Seville Center 3

During your sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, hear about the city/’s role in Roman times, its conquest by the Moors in 772 AD, and its contribution to the discovery of the New World. Admire Maria Luisa Park, the Golden Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that was once the factory of Carmen fame. Also visit the magnificent CASADE PILATAOS, admixtures of Moorish ad Roman architecture with a splendid collection of Roman sculptures. Then stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. For those interested, an optional extended guide visit to the cathedral is available. Tonight, for a truly Andalusia night out, reserve a seat at optional Flamenco show.

Belere 3

Travel through the sherry wine region of Jerez Algeciras and enjoy a FERRY RIDE across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco., to Morocco Follow north in Africa/’s infamous Barbary Coast to Rabat, once a lair of the corsairs and now the country/’s capital.
Today/’s Distance: 286 mi 460 km.

Es Saadi Gardens And Resort 3

Sightseeing with a Local Guide focuses, on massive medieval battements, the Royal Place, MAUSOLEUM OF MOHAMMED V, Hassan Tower, and the Kasbah of Ordains. Also visit fine ROMAN RELICESOF CHELLH. Continue to Casablanca, Morocco modern seaport. Lunch will be served at Rick/’s Cafe American, famous for the song movie Casablanca with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, and the song As time Goes BY A splendid monument designed to mark to end of the HASSAN II MOSQUE, Arrival in Marrakesh, beautifully situated in an oasis.
Today/’s Distance: 2305 mi 330 km.

Es Saadi Gardens And Resort 3

Follow your Local Guide and visit BAHIA PALACE, The 16th-century SAADIAN TOMBS (if closed, visit the BADIA PALACE instead), and to Djemaa El-fna, the vibrant town center dominated by the 222-foot-high koutoubia minaret.

Le Berbere Palace 3

Today/’s travel to Morocco/’s HOLLYWOOD, Ouarzazate. Deep in the desert, the city has been immortalized in movies like Lawrence of ARABIA, Star Wars, Gladiator, Game of Thrones. Later, visit the KASBAH TAORIRT, by many considered a must- see site a glimpse in to the lifestyle of people from long time ago.
Today/’s Distance: 124 mi 200 km.

Kasbah Chergui 3

Take a fascinating drive through the desert Valley with its Oases files with olive, dates and figs. Then, head through Morocco/’s Grand Canyon. Todra Gorge, to Enfold in the Sahara. A Special treat awaits: enjoy spectacular FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE to the sand dune of Erg Chebbi. Admire the unforgettable, romantic sunset and sip the traditional mint tea before heading back to your hot
Today/’s distance: 193 mi 310 km.

Barcelo Fez Medina 3

Enjoy your last views of the great and turn, northward. Stop Er Rachidia, originally built as a French settlement, l in and travel via the Ziz Gorgest and the Middle Atlas moutains to Fez. Blessed with an ample supply of water and strategically situated, Fez .became the capital of Morocco when the country shook off foreign rul under Berber King ldris in the 8th century. To this day. Fez has remained Morocco/’s spiritual and artistic center. Tonight, why not sign up for an optional folklore dinner?
Today/’s Distance: 267 mi 430 km.

Hilton Tangier City Center 3

See the magnificent entrance to the Royal Palace, drive through the Mullah, the old Jewish quarter, and travel on to Bab Bou Jeloud, the and travel on to traditional enternce to OLD FEZ. You Local guide also leads you through the labyrinthine MEDINA and MEDERSA BOU INANIA. Continue to Tangier, jumping-off point for Moorish conquest of Spain, and enjoy an orientation drive of this busy seaport.
Today/’s Distance: 211 mi 340 km.

Fuerte Marbella At Marbella 3

Board the FERRY for the back across the Strait to Europe. Continue to the elegant Costa del SOL, where you will stay for two nights.
Today/’s Distance: 94 mi 150 km .

Fuerte Marbella At Marbella 3

Today is your chance to join an excursion to the Rock of Gibraltar, in British hands since 1704. Later, enjoy the sandy beaches browse through the trendy boutiques, or just relax. Tonight, why not try out local specialties at . one of the lively restaurants?

Saray 3

Leave the Mediterranean coast and arrive in Granada. A guided walking tour features a visit to the ALHAMBRA COMPLAX, a fantasy of /“lace in stone/”surronded by arabesque greensand fountains, with superb views of the Old by Quarter and Sacronmonte. Also visit the WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Today/’s Distance: 137mi 220 km

Gran Hotel Conde Duque 3

Drive via Don Quixote/’s La Mancha to Toledo, where a Local Guide, takes you to the Moorish bridge, an early SYNAGOGUE, the CATHERAL, and the CHURCH OF SANTA TOME With one of El Greco/’s most famous paintings. Visit a DAMASCENE STEEL WORKSHOP before arriving in Madrid.
Today/’s Distance: 292 mi 470 km.

Gran Hotel Conde Duque 3

The capital since 1561, Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, the showcase of a country resolutely turned towards the future. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide takes you to the Puerto del SOL, plaza de Espuma with its monument to and Cervantes, the Parliament, Cybele/’s fountain, elegant Celle Alcala, and pass/é de Castellans. Then, the highlight: a visit to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM, founded in 1819, and considered to have one of the finest collections of European art of the last 8 centuries, with the work of Goya, el Greco, Rubens, Titan, and more. AN Optional excursion to EI Escorial is available, and tonight, a special paella Farwell dinner awaits at a local restaurant as a proper wayt to say adios to Spain!

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.