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BEST OF SPAIN, PORTUGAL & MOROCCO
• Madrid • Salamanca • Porto • Lisbon • Seville • Tangiers • Fez • Casablanca • Marrakech
     
Day 1 - Chennai -Madrid
Today, check in (transfer not included), at your Chennai airport for the flight to Madrid. On arrival in the capital city, we board our luxury coach and proceed to check in to our hotel. Evening at leisure to explore the lively Tapas bars in Spain's headiest city.

Day 2 - Madrid
This morning, we explore Madrid with our expert local guide. We visit the Royal Palace and stately rooms formerly inhabited by Spanish Kings since the 18th Century. Later we pass the elegant Salamanca area and the old city, crossing the Puerta del Sol and the famous Mayor Square. Afternoon free for shopping. Evening at leisure. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 3 - Madrid - Salamanca - Porto
Today we depart for Salamanca, the city lies on a plateau by the Tormes River, which is crossed by a bridge 500 ft long, your walking tour of Salamanca takes you past beautiful plazas, and to the 12th-century Cathedral Vieja and the13thcentury university. Continuing our
drive we pass the region of Castille Leone and the Cabrera mountain region. Late evening we cross the Portugese border and arrive in the Porto region for our overnight stop. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 4 - Porto - Lisbon
This morning we visit The “City of Bridges,” Porto is Portugal's second largest city. You'll be guided through the medieval city center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then on to see the Romanesque Cathedral. Continuing on we pass Comibra- Portugals third largest city. Arrive in the capital late evening. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 5 - Lisbon
This morning, we meet our expert local guide for an included tour to explore this fascinating city.
 
On our morning sightseeing tour we will seeo Vasco da Gama's Tomb inside the HieronymiteMonastery, the medieval quarter of the city and views of the Belem Tower. Later we visit the Monument to the Great Explorers, the suspension bridge across the River Tagus and the Hare Krishna Temple. Late evening we return to our hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 6 - Lisbon - Seville
Early morning we depart for Spain. On rotue we pass Setubal through the cork trees of the Alentejo region. Arrive early evening in the capital of the Andalusia region and check into your hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 7 - Seville
This morning we meet our expert local guide who will show us the main sights. We will see the Alcazar - this amazing fortress is a maze of courtyards, walled gardens and tiled arbours. The cathedral, a striking Gothic church is the third largest church in Europe. Inside you can see Columbus' tomb. Evening at leisure. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 8 - Seville- Tangiers - Ferry to Morocco - Fez
We begin with a Mediterranean coastal drive with views of the sherry wine region before reaching the coast for embarkation on the ferry to North Africa. We continue into a different world as we enter Morocco, driving past the Rif Mountains driving southwards and then west to the Imperial city of Fez and the first of our six-night stay in Morocco! (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 9 - Fez
This morning we meet our expert local guide, for a morning sightseeing tour. Ancient Fez occupies a position of outstanding scenic beauty and is blessed with an ample supply of water. On our tour we visit the Royal Palace and the labrynthine Medina. You can experience the atmosphereof this exotic city with time to haggle over beautiful Moroccan carpets - an everlasting souvenir! Watch the crowds of Berbers in their flowing robes as they buy and sell their goods accompanied by veiled women. Afternoon is free for shopping. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 10 - Fez - Casablanca
Today we make our way to the most western of all Moroccan cities; Casablanca. The city is bustling yet elegant, where modern and traditional Moorish Architecture combine to create a fascinatingly unique city. Here we find some of North Africa's best beaches on the Atlantic Ocean. Remainder of day is at leisure to explore the fabulous beaches and relax. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 11 - Casablanca
This morning we meet out local guide and depart for a tour and spectacular panoramic drive of the Corniche, with views of the Mosque and the modern sections of the city. Next we visit the Casbah with its maze of twisted streets. Later, there's time to explore the romantic city and its Bogart association. (Breakfast, Dinner)



Day 12 - Casablanca - Middle Atlas - Marrakech
This morning we savour the breathtaking drive which takes us through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains to the ochre coloured city of Marrakech, Africa's most popular yearround sunny resort. Arrive early evening and remainder of day is at leisure. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 13 - Marrakech
This morning we meet our expert local guide for a morning sightseeing tour. The colourful city of Marrakech awakens your senses. Later we see, Jala'a el-Fnaa square, Bahia Palace and the vast Djemma el F'na Square with its palmreaders, acrobats, camels, the tanneries of the Souk, the city's enthralling marketplace, have not changed for hundreds of years and are home to singers, jugglers, snakecharmers. Afternoon is free for shopping for bargain hunting in the many souks and bazaars. Evening at leisure. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 14 - Marrakech - Chennai
Today we check out and proceed to the airport for the return flight to Chennai, where the tour ends. (Breakfast)