THE BIG TOUR OF SPAIN, MOROCCO, AND PORTUGAL - 22 DAYS

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• Arrival at Barcelona airport  meet and greet by our driver.
• Transfer to the hotel.
• Take all the information to check the panels of reception area for your upcoming services.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

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• Today after the breakfast, we have a city tour to Barcelona with local guide, then visit the city’s historic central area with its Gothic neighbourhood and the area where the Olympic Games took place.
• Later visit La Sagrada Fa­milia basilica Subsequently, we include the entry ticket to “Poble Espanyol”, enjoy the Spanish craftsmanship and discover the architectural styles, traditions, and folklore.
• You will have some free time to explore the city by your own.
• Evening, transfer to Las Ramblas and the Catalunya for dinner, you will find different types of restaurants.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

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• Breakfast at the hotel.
• We will move to PENISCOLA (a small walled town on the shores of the sea).
• We head our journey towards VALANCIA (lunch at Valencia). Afternoon, a visit to the third largest Spanish city, historic center, the fish market, the cathedral and also the avant-garde city of art and science.
• We will continue our journey to madrid at the end of the day, then transfer to the Plaza Mayor.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

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• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Start you day with the city tour of Madrid. Then we will proceed to center of Madrid, including (the Paswo del prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, the gate of Alcalá, plaza de Colón and plaza mayor). Then transfer Retiro park, and oasis in the city center (where we will see the lake and the glass palace), visit to las Ventas bullring (admission included), we will learn about the corridas at the bull fighting museum.
• Rest of the afternoon is for leisure, then move towards plaza de oriente, and opposite the Royal palace.
• Explore the different types of restaurants around.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

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• After early morning breakfast, we will depart from Madrid, then head towards the south across La Mancha.
• Arrival at PUERTO LAPICE, then visit Andalusia via Despeñaperros.
• Arrival at Granada (Lunch included).
• Visit the immense Alhambra Palace and its beautiful Generalife gardens.
• Evening, we will visit the Albaicín district of Granada, Alhambra (World heritage site).
• Later, you have a (Optional) flamenco dance show of Sacromonte which you can opt if you wish to.
• Overnight stay at hotel.

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• Today after the breakfast we will depart from Granada, In Algeciras or Tarifa we board a modern ferry to cross the Strait of Gibralta.
• Arrival in Morocco, we continue our journey to ASILAH (this small and picturesque walled city on the shores of the Atlantic was an ancient port and a base for pirates).
• Later you will get time for lunch.
• Arrival in Rabat and check in to the hotel (dinner included).
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

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• Today after the breakfast we have scenic tour of Rabat.
• Then visit immense Royal Palace, the Mohamed V Mausoleum and the mighty Kasbah of the Udayas.
• Move to Casablanca, later we have informative tour of the city. Then visit the great Hassan II Mosque.
• We will head to Marrakech.
• Upon arrival You can take a traditional Kalesa ride up to the well-known Djema square.
• Move to the hotel (Dinner buffet included).
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

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• After breakfast, we will start the day with a guided your of the city, next explore the city's formidable walls, the bustling Jemaa Square, the vibrant Medina, and the Kutubia Tower.
• Then visit the Bahia palace (tickets included). Lunch included.
• During our leisure time, we can unwind by the pool or visit a well-known Marrakech Souk (local market).
• You can attend a fantastic dinner and cultural performance in the evening (optional).
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

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• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Depart from Marrakech and move to AIT BENHADDOU, as we continue on our journey, we shall pass through what are known as biblical landscapes.
• Move to OUARZAZATE city with its impressive kasbah, then we will continue our journey towards the valley of roses at BOULMANE DADES. Back to the hotel.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.
• NOTE: On very rare occasions (during winter), the roads may be closed due to snowdrifts. If necessary, this section of the itinerary will be resched­uled according to our alternative itinerary. (Whether we can visit the Sahara or not will depends on road access).

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• After breakfast, we will move to canyon in the eastern part of the high atlas mountain, visit a village built with adobe.
• An exciting voyage through the Sahara Desert includes the Valley of the Kasbahs, river valleys, stone plains followed by oasis and adobe settlements, and strong fortresses guarding the main thoroughfares.
• Then, visit the magnificent TODGHA GORGE, we will stop at a little adobe town nearby KHORBAT on the way there.
• After that, head to ERFOUD (lunch included). A field trip to the Sahara Desert's sand dunes is available to anyone who wants to take it.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.
• Note: due to weather conditions, such as river flooding, access might not possible at times.

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• Early morning after breakfast, we will depart Sahara through the mountain and move to FES.
• Rest of the afternoon for leisure.
• Check in to the hotel, (dinner included).
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

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• Today after the breakfast we have a city tour of Fes.
• Then we will visit ancient palace of the medina district (Lunch included).
• Afternoon we will move towards the north of Morocco.
• Arrival at Tangier and check in to the hotel (dinner included).
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

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• After breakfast, we will return to Spain by ferry (each passenger will be required to carry their own piece of luggage with them).
• Arrival at Algeciras or Tarifa and continue our journey to SEVILLE.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

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• Morning after breakfast, we will visit of Seville the Cathedral and its famous Giralda (bell tower), the banks of the Guadalquivir River, popu­lar neighbourhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana and the beautiful Plaza de España.
• Then, you have a boat trip along the river Guadalquivir. Rest of the time for leisure.
• We will move to historic city center area (Calle Alfonso XII).
• Explore the different types of restaurants around from your choice.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

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• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Check out from the hotel and move to JEREZ DE LOS CABALLEROS.
• Then we will enter to Portugal, visit MONSARAZ, (one of the most picturesque villages in Portugal with old fortified walls).
• Head our journey to the city of Evora (World heritage site) visit its white-painted streets, Renaissance palaces and cathedral.
• After lunch, we will also visit the impressive Chapel of Bones (admission included).
• End of the day we will arrive at LISBON.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

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• After breakfast we will have a city tour of Lisbon (local guide included) and visit Belem district.
• Then we will have a look around the monuments of the discoveries, Belem tower, and the beautiful Jeronimo’s monastery (UNESCO world heritage site).
• Rest of the afternoon is for leisure.
• Then we have a transfer to Restauradores square, where you can find different restaurants and cafes.
• Take the Elevador Da Gloria funicular, it takes to the viewpoint of San Pedro, Lisbon.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

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• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Then move to Fathima, an important sanctuary. We will continue our journey towards Porto.
• Upon arrival we will have lunch and then go on a sightseeing tour of the city.
• Then visit the bank of Duero River and its historic city centre, old cellars.
• Rest of the time for leisure.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

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• Today after the breakfast we will travel through the beautiful landscapes in the city of Braga.
• Move to Santuário do BOM JESÚS (we will get on the world’s oldest cable car to ride).
• Then, continue our journey to Galicia and visit the historic town of CAMBADOS in Rías Baixas.
• We will go on a glass bottom boat trip (experience the production of mussels and oysters), wine and mussel tasting included.
• Arrival at SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA in the noon.
• Upon arrival we have a sightseeing tour of the city with a local guide.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

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• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Head towards the Lugo, we will continue our journey to the historic town center and roman walls (UNESCO world heritage site).
• We will make a stop on route in O CEBREIRO.
• Arrival in LEÓN at lunchtime and visit the gothic cathedral (historic town).
• Then we will cross the Cantabrian Range mountains on our way to Asturias, arrival at Oviedo in the mid of afternoon.
• Upon arrival, we have city tour to visit its 9th century cathedral, Calatrava Congressional Place, campoamor Theatre, and Calle de la Rua with a local guide.
• Overnight stay at hotel.

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• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Move to Picos da Europa, then visit Basílica de COVADONGA. Continue our journey towards the SANTILLANA, visit its well-preserved medieval quarter, the National Museum and Research Centre of ALTAMIRA (ticket included) located in the vicinity of this town.
• We will head towards SANTANDER (explore the coastal city with amazing views and beaches.
• Overnight stay at hotel.
• TOUR NOTE: On some high occupancy dates (especially in summer from May to mid-September), some groups can be accommodated in Bilbao.

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• After breakfast we will start the day with motorway along the Cantabrian coast.
• Arrival at Bilbao, then we have city tour to visit Guggenheim area, old quarter, Cathedral with local guide. We have a time for leisure until lunch time.
• Then, move to La Rioja, visit Wine Museum in Briones.
• Later, we will stop in Santo Domingo De La Calzada, a famous historic attraction “Camino de Santiago.
• Late afternoon we will arrive at ZARAGOZA.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

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• Today after the breakfast we have city tour of Zaragoza with a local guide.
• Then, visit the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, the works of ‘Goya’ the famous painter, Roman theatre, a Renaissance palace and walk by the Aljafería Palace.
• After lunch we will continue our journey to POBLET MONASTERY (ticket included)
• Later we will move to MONSERRAT ABBEY where we will board the rack railway and take in the fantastic landscapes.
• We will resume the trip and go to BARCELONA.
• Transfer to the airport with great memories (check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night).

• Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
• Includes arrival transfer.
• City tour in: BARCELONA, MADRID, GRANADA, RABAT, Casablanca, MARRAKESH, FEZ, SEVILLE, LISBON, PORTO, SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, OVIEDO, SANTANDER, BILBAO, SARAGOSSA.
• Boat: along Guadalquivir river in Seville, Wine and mussel tasting in a boat trip in Cambados.
• Evening transfer: Ramblas and Plaza de Catalunya in Barcelona, Plaza de Oriente in Madrid , Albaicin in Granada , Djema Square with horse carriage in Marrakech , Historic center of Seville , Restauradores Square in Lisbon.
• Ticket admission: Poble Espanyol in Barcelona, Las Ventas bullring in Madrid , Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens in Granada if it is included in the tour you bought , Bahia Palace in Marrakech , Chapel of Bones in Evora , Old cellars in Porto , National Museum of Altamira caves in Santillana , Wime museum in Briones , Poblet Monastery.
• Train: Wime museum in Briones, Montserrat.
• Ferry: Strait of Gibraltar Algeciras - Tangier, Strait of Gibraltar Tangier - Algeciras.
• Funicular: to Bom Jesus Sanctuary in Braga.
• 4 Lunch included in: GRANADA, MARRAKESH, ERFOUD, FEZ.
• 5 dinner included in: RABAT, MARRAKESH, Boumalne Dades, FEZ, TANGIERS.

• Any airfare.
• GST 5 % and TCS 5% on the total billing.
• Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements may come into effect prior to departure. 
• Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from route of your air ticket. 
• Porterage, Tips, laundry, telephone charges, all items of personal nature, and food and drinks not forming part of the group menus. 
• Anything not specifically mentioned in the ‘What your Tour Price includes box. 
• Taxes as applicable are to be paid extra on the total tour price. 
• If the payment is through Credit Card, extra charges 2.5% on the total billing. 
• Lunch and Dinner which is not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Cost Excludes shore excursions.