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Treasures of Spain Portugal and Morocco
18 Days starting from $2,990

Countries Visited:
Spain, Portugal, Morocco

 

Length: 18 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: France, Spain, Portugal and Morocco
Operator: Insight
Tour Code: E942
   
 
About This Tour


This tour moves at a comfortable, leisurely pace with two-night stays in five cities: Lisbon, Seville, Marrakesh, Fez and Madrid. The driving days are of a reasonable length with frequent stops.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • SPECIALS

Insight's First Class Services

  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director
  • Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet
  • Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
  • Complimentary arrival transfer on Day 2 and departure transfer on Day 18

Quality Dining

  • Highlight Dinner featuring a Flamenco Show in Seville (HD)
  • Highlight Dinner and Folklore Show with belly dancing in Fez (HD)
  • 16 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 6 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

18 Days ~ Spain ~ Portugal ~ Morocco

Tour Pace
This tour moves at a comfortable, leisurely pace with two-night stays in five cities: Lisbon, Seville, Marrakesh, Fez and Madrid. The driving days are of a reasonable length with frequent stops.

DAY 1 – THU – DEPART USA
Overnight flight to Madrid.

DAY 2 – FRI – MADRID AT LEISURE
Welcome to Madrid - built by Philip II in the 16th century, the city is Europe's highest capital! There are complimentary transfers from Madrid airport to your tour hotel. The afternoon is yours to relax with a selection of tapas at a sidewalk café. As evening falls, get to know your fellow passengers over a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: NH Eurobuilding.

DAY 3 – SAT – MADRID – SALAMANCA
Visit Toledo, former capital of Spain, to see the 13th century Cathedral and one of Europe’s oldest synagogues, and admire El Greco’s masterpiece in the chapel of Santo Tomé. Continue on past the mighty walls of St Theresa’s Avila en route to Salamanca. An orientation tour goes via the Plaza Mayor, the New and Old Cathedrals and the university buildings in the Plaza de Anaya.
Hotel: Alameda Palace. (BB,D)

DAY 4 – SUN – SALAMANCA – LISBON
From Salamanca, drive across the Portuguese frontier to Fatima to visit the great white Basilica before continuing to the capital,
Lisbon. Hotel: Marriott. (BB)

DAY 5 – MON – LISBON SIGHTSEEING
Sightseeing with your local guide, shows you Sao Jorge Castle, the Monument to the Discoveries and the Belem Tower, starting point for Portugal’s great navigators and explorers, and the famous Jeronimo’s Monastery. This afternoon is at leisure. (BB)

DAY 6 – TUE – LISBON – SEVILLE
Leave Lisbon via the Tagus Bridge and drive through the Alentejo region, across the Sierra Morena into Andalucìa. Arrive in Seville and join a local guide to visit the Cathedral to see Christopher Columbus’ tomb. Continue to the Giralda Tower, Alcazar and the Santa Cruz quarter. Enjoy a Highlight dinner and ‘Flamenco’ show.
Hotel: Melia Lebreros. (BB,HD)

DAY 7 – WED – SEVILLE AT LEISURE
The day is free to take in more sights of your choice. Don’t miss the chance to take an optional excursion to Cordoba, or perhaps enjoy a typical Sevilliano dinner at a local restaurant, followed by a cruise on the Guadalquivir? (BB)

DAY 8 – THU – SEVILLE – TANGIER
Cross into Gibraltar, a British territory since 1704. There is time to explore the town and take a trip to the top of the Rock to see the fortifications, St Michael’s Cave and the Barbary Apes. Then sail from Algeciras to exotic Morocco.
Hotel: El Minzah. (BB,D)

DAY 9 – FRI – TANGIER – FEZ
On a sightseeing tour of Tangier, see the Medina and the Casbah before continuing to Fez, the most ancient of Morocco’s cities. Enjoy a superb Moroccan Dinner and a Folklore Show with drums and belly dancing.
Hotel: Crown Palace. (BB,HD)

DAY 10 – SAT – FEZ SIGHTSEEING
During a guided tour of this ‘City of the Mind’, visit the Medina and the walled city of hidden courtyards, mosques and tiny workshops, the ancient bazaar and a carpet co-operative. Afterwards, consider visiting the fascinating Berber village of Meknes. (BB,D)

DAY 11 – SUN – FEZ – MARRAKESH
The road passes through the rugged Atlas Mountains, past mud-walled villages to Marrakesh, your base for two nights.
Hotel: Atlas Medina & Spa. (BB,D)

DAY 12 – MON – MARRAKESH SIGHTSEEING
On a guided tour, see the Koutobia Minaret, visit the Saadi Tombs, and explore the Medina with its many souks. The tour ends in Jemaa el Fna Square where acrobats, dancers and fortune tellers entertain you. When night falls, you may wish to enjoy dinner at one of the local restaurants to try a traditional Tajine dish. (BB)

DAY 13 – TUE – MARRAKESH – RABAT
Leave Marrakesh and head south to Casablanca. Did Humphrey Bogart really say ‘Play it again Sam’? Find out on your orientation tour. Continue to the modern capital Rabat where you see the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower.
Hotel: Rabat. (BB,D)

DAY 14 – WED – RABAT – COSTA DEL SOL
Sail back across the Straits of Gibraltar to Spain. Disembark at the port of Algeciras and travel along the sun drenched Costa del Sol past exclusive resorts to your hotel.
Hotel: Melia Costa del Sol. (BB)

DAY 15 – THU – COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA
Drive along the coast and over the Sierra Nevada to hilltop Granada. A local guide will take you on a tour of the fabulous Alhambra Palace – a magnificent example of Moorish architecture. Also visit the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal summer residence, where you can enjoy the fine views over the town and its hills.
Hotel: Saray. (BB,D)

DAY 16 – FRI – GRANADA – MADRID
Travel through La Mancha where Don Quixote tilted at windmills as his faithful Sancho Panza looked on, and pass through the wine centre of Valdepeñas, its roads lined with ‘bodegas’ (wine cellars). Upon reaching Madrid, why not try a restaurant on the Plaza Mayor?
Hotel: NH Eurobuilding. (BB)

DAY 17 – SAT – MADRID
Take a guided tour down the wide tree-lined avenues to see the Puerta del Sol, Gran Via, Paseo de la Castellana, Cibeles Fountain and the Cervantes Monument in the Plaza de España. Make a Highlight visit inside the state apartments of the Royal Palace. In the afternoon, consider a visit to the Prado museum. (BB)

DAY 18 – SUN – RETURN TO USA
The tour ends with transfers to Madrid Airport. (BB)


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Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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Hotels
This tour stays in predominately modern hotels, many reflecting the local regional traditions. These range from the comforts of the Lisbon Marriott to the elegance of the Crown Palace situated on the main avenue in Fez.

Fellow Passengers
This tour appeals to the more adventurous traveler – often those who have visited Iberia before and now wish to explore the origins of the Moorish connections, which are so evident throughout southern Spain.

Highlights
The outstanding highlights are the visit to the Palace and gardens of the Alhambra in Granada, the fiery Flamenco show in Seville and the whole Moroccan experience – including the folklore show with belly dancing.

Enjoy our Premium Highlights plus these extra tour features

Excursions & Sights

  • See the Plaza Mayor, Cathedrals and University buildings in Salamanca
  • Visit the Basilica in Fatima, one of the most important Catholic centres of faith
  • View the modern Monument to the Discoveries and ancient Belem Tower in Lisbon
  • View the Alcazar, Giralda Tower, and fashionable Santa Cruz quarter in Seville
  • See the Rock of Gibraltar and go duty free shopping
  • See the Medina and Casbah of Tangier
  • Visit the Medina and shop for Moroccan carpets in Fez
  • Visit the Saadi Tombs and see the Koutobia Minaret in Marrakesh
  • View the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower in Rabat Pass through the famous wine centre of Valdepeñas
  • See Madrid’s Cibeles Fountain and drive the Gran Via and Puerta del Sol
  • See Don Quixote at the Cervantes Monument in the Plaza de España, Madrid
  • Scenic Drives – Atlas Mountains, Costa del Sol, Sierra Nevada

Guided City Tours

  • In-depth sightseeing tours with audio headsets where appropriate in Lisbon, Seville, Fez, Marrakesh, Rabat, Toledo & Madrid
  • Orientation tours in Avila, Salamanca, Fatima, Gibraltar, Tangier, Casablanca & Granada

Insight's First Class Services

  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director
  • Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet
  • Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
  • Complimentary arrival transfer on Day 2 and departure transfer on Day 18

Quality Dining

  • Highlight Dinner featuring a Flamenco Show in Seville (HD)
  • Highlight Dinner and Folklore Show with belly dancing in Fez (HD)
  • 16 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 6 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

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Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. Tour prices may change in future brochures. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

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YOUNG TRAVELLERS SAVE 10% AGED 5-17 YEARS :Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of

sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

5 OR MORE – SAVE 5%: If a group of 5 to 8 people travel together a discount of 5% per person applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

SAVE $$$ FOR 9 OR MORE : If you have a group of 9 or more people travelling together on the same scheduled tour, then you automatically qualify for big savings! Your savings will be determined by the number of people travelling so ask call for details. You may also reserve a tour departure exclusively for your group! Some restrictions apply. Please contact our Groups Department 1-866-475-7023.

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and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.  

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SAVE UP TO $2850 PER PERSON with Insight’s Room Mate Matching service Insight believes travelling solo should not cost you more! That’s why for people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises. 3. Does not apply to Irish Elegance.

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SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR: Most first-time travellers go on vacation with Insight again and again. In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all clients automatic membership into our Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour

booking. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount.  Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise.

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SAVE $$$ON YOUR 2ND TOUR: Book two Insight vacations, each 7 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5%off the cheaper of the two tours. Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person.

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FREE LONDON RETURN : Passengers taking the 'Land only' option on our Discovery

tours may return to London by Insight motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Offer applies to the final day of the following Discovery tours:  E920, E910, E933, E914, E912, E913, E916 & G916. Accommodations will be

required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening.

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maximum of only 40 guests per tour.

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PRICE GUARANTEE: With Insight, you don’t need to worry about currency fluctuations. Once we receive your full deposit, your land tour price is guaranteed and protected against any increases. (Excludes pre-registration for tours in future brochures and any imposed fuel surcharges or Government Taxes.

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