Additional Visa RequirementsPassengers who require visas for the UK will also need aseparate visa for Gibraltar.

2010

Day 1 - DEPART USA

Overnight flight.

Day 2 - MADRID AT LEISURE

Welcome to Madrid - built by Philip II in the 16th century, the city is Europe's highest capital! On arrival at Madrid Airport, your airport shuttle service leaves for the tour hotel at 09:30, 12:30, 15:00 and 17:30. The afternoon is yours to relax with a selection of tapas at a sidewalk cafe. As evening falls, get to know your fellow passengers over a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: NH Eurobuilding.

Day 3 - MADRID - TOLEDO - SALAMANCA

Visit Toledo, former capital of Spain, situated high above the River Tagus. Walk through the maze of cobbled streets to see the 13th century Cathedral, one of Europe's oldest synagogues and admire El Greco's masterpiece in the chapel of Santo Tome. Continue on past the mighty walls of St Theresa's Avila en route to Salamanca. See the Plaza Mayor, the New and Old Cathedrals and the university buildings in the Plaza de Anaya.
Hotel: Grand Hotel Spa Salamanca. (BB,D)

Day 4 - SALAMANCA - fatima - LISBON

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

Day 5 - 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 - LISBON - SEVILLE

Leave Lisbon via the Tagus Bridge and drive through the Alentejo region, across the Sierra Morena into Andalucía. Arrive in Seville and join a local guide to visit the immense Cathedral to see Christopher Columbus' tomb. Continue to the slender Giralda Tower, Alcazar and the colourful Santa Cruz quarter, with its flower decked balconies. Enjoy a Highlight dinner and 'Flamenco' show. Enjoy a short informative presentation on the regional wines that complement your meal.
Hotel: Melia Lebreros. (BB, HD)

Day 7 - 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 - SEVILLE - GIBRALTAR - 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 Tarifa to exotic Morocco.
Hotel: El Minzah. (BB,D)

Day 9 - TANGIER - FEZ

On a sightseeing tour of Tangier, see the famous 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: Ramada Fez. (BB,HD)

Day 10 - 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 - 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 - MARRAKESH SIGHTSEEING. On a guided tour, see the Koutobia Mi

Day 13 - MARRAKESH - RABAT

Head north 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: Golden Tulip Farah. (BB, D)

Day 14 - RABAT - COSTA DEL SOL

Sail back across the Straits of Gibraltar to Spain. Disembark at the port of Tarifa and travel along the sun drenched Costa del Sol past exclusive resorts to your hotel.
Hotel: Melia Costa Del Sol. (BB)

Day 15 - COSTA DEL SOL - GRANADA

Drive past olive groves 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 - 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 - 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 - RETURN TO USA

It's time to bid farwell to your new found friends as your tour draws to a close today. Departure transfers arrive at Madrid Airport at 07:00, 09:00 & 11:00. (BB)