Treasures of Spain, Portugal & Morocco
18 Days
Tour Code: SPM
Overview
Transport yourself to ancient lands and modern cities on our 18-day Treasures of Spain, Portugal, & Morocco tour. The fascinating cultural experience begins in Madrid, capital of Spain. After a relaxing evening to meet your new travel companions, head to Salamanca. En-route visit Toledo to see the 13th-century cathedral and admire the work of El Greco. Once in Salamanca see the New and Old Cathedrals before enjoying people-watching in the vast Plaza Mayor. On to Lisbon, capital of Portugal and gateway to the New World. Explore the winding streets and see Sao Jorge Castle, Belem Tower and Monument to the Discoveries. From Lisbon we head back into Spain to the flamenco city of Seville. Visit the cathedral to see Christopher Columbus’ tomb, the Alcazar and the Santa Cruz quarter before enjoying a highlight dinner and flamenco show!
From Seville, cross into Gibraltar to explore the old town and see the famous Barbary Apes before leaving Europe to head to North Africa! You land in Tangier to see the Medina and Casbah and continue on to Fez, the oldest of Morocco’s cities. For your first night in this foreign land enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and belly dancing show. In Fez visit the Medina and walled city, shop for carpets and wander the hidden courtyards and maze of streets. On your way to Marrakesh you can enjoy the view of the rugged Atlas Mountains and see small villages. In Marrakesh visit the Saadi Tombs and explore another amazing Medina. See Koutobia Minaret and end your guided sightseeing with acrobatic dancers and fortune tellers. On your way to Rabat, stop in Casablanca then on to Rabat to see the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower.
Sail back across the Straits of Gibraltar to Spain. Visit the magnificent Alhambra and see the Moorish influence. Then, back in Madrid take a visit to the Royal Palace.
Stay in our selection of European First Class accommodations and enjoy 26 meals including Welcome Reception with snacks, 16 Buffet Breakfasts, 2 Highlight Lunches, 4 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 1 Dine-Around Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.
To ensure a comfortable travel experience, our motor coaches are equipped with large panoramic windows, reclining seats, air-conditioning and restroom facilities.
Airfare is available from over 60 cities across the US; call for up-to-the-minute airfare pricing from your departure city. Tour price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement or you can choose to participate in our room share program.
Note: this tour is operated by our sister company.
Your Tour Price Includes
VIP Door-to-Door TransferTransfers you from your door step to select airports. Start your vacation in style with our outbound VIP Door-to-Door Town Car airport transfer service available on every tour from over 40 cities throughout the USA. Our service will collect your from you home and transfer you to your departure airport. We will arrange a pick-up time from your home that suits you, and your driver will meet you at your front door and assist with your bags before transporting you to the airport with ample time for check-in. |
Loud & ClearThis tour utilizes our personal audio system allowing you to roam and explore sites (within 60 feet) without missing any insight from your Tour Director or local guide. |
TransportationLuxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom. Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land package. |
Travel DocumentsTravel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future tour. |
Professional Tour DirectorYour tour will be conducted by the most experienced Tour Directors in the business and will be with you throughout the tour. |
First Class HotelsHotels are an expensive element of any tour and certainly one of the most important. For our tours we reserve European Standard First Class Hotels (or best available) and all hotel rooms feature a private bathroom. You’ll enjoy our selection of hotels such as Radisson, Hilton and Sheraton. |
Local Expert Guide: Madrid, Marrakesh, Fez, Seville and LisbonLocal Expert Guides: Madrid, Marrakesh, Fez, Seville and Lisbon . |
26 MealsWelcome Reception with snacks, 16 Buffet Breakfasts, 2 Highlight Lunches, 4 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 1 Dine-Around Dinner, 2 Highlight Dinners and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine. |
Included Tour Highlights
Madrid City TourGuided Madrid sightseeing includes Cibeles Fountain, Cervantes Monument in the Plaza de España and a visit to the state apartments of the Royal Palace. |
Marrakesh Tour |
Alhambra PalaceThe Alhambra is a true expression of the once flourishing Moorish civilization and is the finest example of its architecture in Spain. See the remains of the citadel, the so-called palace of the kings, and the quarters once used by officials. The halls and chambers surround a series of open courts, which include the Court of Lions containing arcades resting on 124 white marble columns. The interior of the building is adorned sumptuously with magnificent examples of the so-called honeycomb and stalactite vaulting; its walls and ceilings are decorated with geometric ornamentation of minute detail and intricacy, executed with surpassing skill in marble, alabaster, glazed tile, and carved plaster. |
View the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower in RabatHassan Tower Visit Rabat, the modern capital of Morocco, and see the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower. |
Water Gardens of the GeneralifeVisit the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal summer residence, where you can enjoy the fine views over the town and its hills. |
Seville Sightseeing including the tomb of Christopher ColumbusEnjoy a walking tour of the Santa Cruz Quarter, see the Alcazar, Giralda Tower and tomb of Christopher Columbus in Seville. |
Visit the famed Rock of GibraltarYou are able 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. |
Lisbon City TourSightseeing with your local guide, shows you Sao Jorge Castle, the Monument to the Discoveries and Belem Tower, starting point for Portugal’s great navigators and explorers, and the famous Jeronimo’s Monastery. |
Enjoy a Moroccan Dinner and ShowIn Fez, the most ancient of Morocco’s cities, enjoy a superb Moroccan Dinner and a Folklore Show with drums and belly dancing. |
Fatima and the Shrine of Our Lady of the RosaryFatima Visit legendary Fatima where on May 13, 1917 the Virgin Mary is reported to have appeared to three shepherd children. Since the recognition of this apparition by the Vatican in the 1930’s, this has become one of the most important shrines in Europe and places of pilgrimage. You will admire the 213 foot high tower crested by a bronze crown and crystal cross and have time to enjoy this peaceful, holy place and shop for religious souvenirs. |
Visit the Medina and shop for Moroccan carpets in FezDuring 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. |
Salamanca city tour |
Optional Excursions
Optional excursions can be purchased upon arrival.
The list below is a sampling of excursions that may be offered by your tour director.
Lisbon - Lisbon by NightWe drive first to the Barrio Alto, the old quarter of Lisbon, to admire the views over the city. We then take a short funicular ride to the Baixa, the heart of the downtown area where after a short walk you will have time to have a leisurely dinner in one of the many restaurants in this area. Later back to the hotel passing the sights of the city by night. |
Fez - Meknes ExcursionWe drive to Meknes, once of Morocco's imperial cities. We visit the famous Mosque, the former stables and granaries and take in views of the impressive city walls. |
Lisbon - Fado EveningSavor dinner in a typical Portuguese nightspot, specializing in beautiful and haunting Fado melodies. Wine included. |
Marrakesh - Ourika ValleyA scenic drive south of Marrakesh brings us to the beautiful and fertile Ourika Valley named after the River Ourika. You will enjoy spectacular views of the towering High Atlas Mountains which are snow capped nine months of the year. You will also have the opportunity to bargain for local handcrafted jewelry. |
Lisbon - Sintra, Cascais & Estoril ExcursionWe leave the city of Lisbon for the slopes of the Sierra de Sintra. After visiting an impressive palace, we see the fashionable casino resort of Estoril before returning to Lisbon by way of the quaint fishing village of Cascais. |
Marrakesh - Marrakesh by Night & DinnerWe take a horse and buggy ride to the magical Jemaa el Fna Square to enjoy the sights and sounds of this special city by night. We then have dinner in a typical Moroccan restaurant with local specialties to enjoy. |
Lisbon - Seafood Dinner by the Tagus RiverTake the ferry across the mighty Tagus River and enjoy typical Portuguese seafood and fish specialties. After dinner cross the impressive suspension bridge for sweeping views over the Portuguese capital. |
Madrid - Excursion to SegoviaWe drive to Segovia, originally founded by the Romans, where, with a local guide, we enjoy a walking tour of the medieval streets from the ancient aqueduct to the magnificent Alcazar. Our guided tour of this 14th century palace shows us the splendor of the art and armory of the Spanish medieval era. Then we take a panoramic drive to admire the stunning views over the Eresma valley, the 28 m (92 ft) high Roman aqueduct and the many picturesque and ancient buildings of this medieval jewel. |
Seville - Cordoba & the MesquitaA morning excursion to historic Cordoba, the most perfectly preserved Moorish city, where our guided walking tour shows us this fascinating city including the magnificent 'Mesquita', an 8th century mosque which is considered to be one of the finest monuments built by the Moors during their occupation of Spain. |
Madrid - Madrileno Dinner & Plaza MayorFirst it's off to Plaza Mayor, once the Main Square dating back to 1617 and dominated by the spectacular facade of the 'Casa de la Pandaria'. After time for photos we drive to our traditional 'Meson' to try many of the dishes that Madrid is renowned for. Drinks such as regional wine, beer and soft drinks are included but we suggest sampling some of Spain's famous 'Sangria'. All this will be accompanied by a local 'Tuna de Madrid' playing all your favorite Spanish songs on traditional instruments. |
Seville - Andalusian Tapas & the Atmosphere of Old SevilleEnjoy a delicious selection of tapas specialties in a local restaurant with wine included. Then later we conclude the evening by taking an atmospheric walk through the old quarter of Seville which has a special magic in the evening. |
Itinerary
Walking – Moderate Physical Activity Required

Not all areas included on this tour are accessible by motor vehicle. Visiting ancient ruins and a handful of other listed sites may require some walking, sometimes on cobblestone streets. Be sure to pack comfortable and safe walking shoes and get ready to enjoy these fascinating attractions up close and personal.
This tour requires moderate physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk slightly longer distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets.
Day 1 USA - Madrid

VIP Door-to-Door Transfer to your local airport for your overnight flight to Madrid.
Day 2 Madrid

Welcome to Madrid - Europe’s
highest capital! On arrival at
Madrid Airport, your airport
transfer leaves for the tour hotel
at 09:00, 11:00, 13:30 and 16:00.
As evening falls, get to know
your fellow passengers over a
Welcome Reception.
Welcome Reception Included
Day 3 Madrid

Take a guided tour down the Gran
Via to the Cibeles Fountain on the
wide Paseo de la Castellana. Cross
the Puerta del Sol and see the
Cervantes Monument in the Plaza
de España before visiting the state
apartments of the Royal Palace.
The afternoon is at leisure.
Buffet Breakfast Included
Day 4 Madrid - Granada

Drive up to the windmills on the
ridge above Consuegra for views
over the plains of La Mancha.
Continue through Valdepeñas
and hear about
the wines that make this
region so famous. Upon
reaching Granada, enjoy
a guided tour of the Alhambra
Palace: a fantasy of
stone cut lace, arabesque
gardens and fountains. You
also visit the exotic water
gardens of the Generalife.
For your dining pleasure
tonight, choose from a
selection of restaurants.
Buffet Breakfast and Dine-Around Dinner Included
Day 5 Granada - Costa Del Sol

Time at leisure this
morning. Then drive
past olive groves to the
sun drenched Costa del
Sol.
Buffet Breakfast Included
Day 6 Costa Del Sol - Gibraltar - Tangier

Travel along the coast
road past exclusive
resorts to Gibraltar, a
British territory since
1704. Visit the Rock
of Gibraltar, St. Michael’s
Cave and see
the Barbary Apes! Set
sail across the Straits
of Gibraltar to Morocco,
a world of veils,
musky spices, bazaars, souks
and snake charmers.
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 7 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.
Buffet Breakfast and Highlight Dinner Included
Day 8 Fez

During a guided tour visit the
Medina and the walled city of hidden
courtyards, mosques and tiny
workshops, the ancient bazaar and
a carpet co-operative. Afterwards,
you are at leisure.
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 9 Fez - Marrakesh

Travel via the Atlas Mountains, past
mud-walled villages to Marrakesh.
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 10 Marrakesh

Take a horse and carriage ride to
Jemaa el Fna Square where
acrobats, dancers and fortune tellers
entertain you. Continue on
your guided tour to explore the
Medina with its many souks, see
the Koutobia Minaret and visit the
Bahia Palace.
Buffet Breakfast Included
Day 11 Marrakesh - Casablanca - Rabat

Did Humphrey Bogart really
say ‘Play it again Sam’? Find out
at Rick’s Café, recreated from
the famous movie. Enjoy a two
course lunch and drink before an
orientation tour of Casablanca.
Continue to Rabat to see the Royal
Palace and Hassan Tower.
Buffet Breakfast, Highlight Lunch and Dinner Included
Day 12 Rabat - Seville

Cross back over to Spain and
continue to Seville, exquisite
capital of Andalusia.
Buffet Breakfast Included
Day 13 Seville

Soak up the atmosphere on a
walking tour of the Santa Cruz
Quarter, with its narrow lanes and
flower decked wrought iron balconies.
See the fabulous Alcazar and
slender Giralda Tower before entering
the immense 15th century
Cathedral, the final resting place
of Christopher Columbus. The afternoon
is at leisure. Tonight your
Highlight Dinner includes a fiery
Flamenco show.
Buffet Breakfast and Highlight Dinner Included
Day 14 Seville - Lisbon

Cross the Guadiana river and
leave Spain, driving on to Portugal’s
beautiful Algarve coast.
Around lunch time, stop in one
of the pleasant towns of this sun
drenched region. Now head for
Lisbon, historic capital of Portugal.
Buffet Breakfast Included
Day 15 Lisbon

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 Hieronymite
Monastery. This afternoon
is at leisure.
Buffet Breakfast Included
Day 16 Lisbon - Fatima - Salamanca

Drive into the green hills north of
Lisbon to visit Portugal’s celebrated
pilgrimage town of Fatima.
Moving on, a highlight lunch has
been arranged in the eastern fortified
town of Belmonte. Then cross
back into Spain and continue to
Salamanca, famous for its golden
stone buildings.
Buffet Breakfast and Highlight Lunch Included
Day 17 Salamanca - Toledo - Madrid

See the Plaza Mayor, the New and Old Cathedrals before continuing
past the walls of Avila to Toledo.
Walk through the maze of cobbled
streets to visit the Cathedral with
its paintings by El Greco. On arrival
in Madrid, enjoy a Celebration
Dinner with wine at a local
restaurant.
Buffet Breakfast and Farewell Dinner Included
Day 18 Madrid - USA

Your tour draws to a close today.
Departure transfers arrive at
Madrid Airport at 07:00, 09:00 &
11:00.
Buffet Breakfast Included
Dates & Prices

| Depart Return |
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Thu 05/24/12 |
$3,889 | $150 |
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Thu 05/31/12 |
$3,889 | $150 |
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Thu 06/07/12 |
$3,889 | $150 |
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Thu 06/14/12 |
$3,889 | $150 |
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Thu 06/21/12 |
$3,889 | $150 |
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Thu 06/28/12 |
$3,899 | $150 | |
Thu 07/05/12 |
$3,799 | $250 | |
Thu 07/12/12 |
$3,899 | $150 | |
Thu 07/19/12 |
$3,899 | $150 | |
Thu 07/26/12 |
$3,899 | $150 | |
Thu 08/02/12 |
$3,899 | $150 | |
Thu 08/16/12 |
$3,899 | $150 | |
Thu 08/23/12 |
$3,799 | $250 | |
Thu 08/30/12 |
$3,899 | $150 | |
Thu 09/06/12 |
$3,949 | $150 | |
Thu 09/13/12 |
$3,949 | $150 | |
Thu 09/20/12 |
$3,949 | $150 | |
Thu 09/27/12 |
$3,949 | $150 | |
Thu 10/04/12 |
$3,949 | $150 | |
Thu 10/11/12 |
$3,949 | $150 | |
Thu 10/18/12 |
$3,949 | $150 | |
Thu 10/25/12 |
$3,889 | $150 | |
Thu 11/01/12 |
$3,139 | $150 | |
Thu 11/08/12 |
$3,139 | $150 | |
Thu 11/22/12 |
$3,139 | $150 | |
Thu 11/29/12 |
$3,139 | $150 | |
Thu 01/03/13 |
$3,139 | $150 | |
Thu 01/10/13 |
$3,139 | $150 | |
Thu 02/07/13 |
$3,139 | $150 | |
Thu 02/21/13 |
$3,139 | $150 | |
Thu 02/28/13 |
$3,139 | $150 | |
Thu 03/07/13 |
$3,199 | $150 | |
Thu 03/14/13 |
$3,199 | $150 | |
Thu 03/21/13 |
$3,199 | $150 | |
Thu 03/28/13 |
$3,199 | $150 |
Departure Details
Departures are available April 2012 through March 2013.
The November 2012 through March 2013 departures operates a slightly different itinerary, click here details.
Pricing Details
The prices above are for the land only portion of the tour and include the Early Booking Discount of $150 per person. In order to qualify for the discounts you must book and deposit by June 15, 2012.
Airfare is available at an additional cost from over 60 departure cities, call for an up-to-the-minute air quote from your hometown. When you book your Air & Land package together by you’ll save an additional $100 per couple!
Airfare is available from over 60 cities across the US; call for up-to-the-minute airfare pricing from your departure city. Tour price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement or you can choose to participate in our room share program.
Single Room Supplement: from $930
At times we offer discounted departures where the price has been discounted to reflect savings. Discounted rates are valid for new bookings only and are not combinable with any other offers.
Please Note: This tour is operated by our sister company.
Accomodations
Day |
City |
Hotel |
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| 2,3 | Madrid | Conde Duque | |||||||||||||||||||
Conde Duque
Conde Duque Location: The Conde Duque is a first class hotel in the Chamberi district, a lovely area of Madrid, close to numerous restaurants, bars, shopping areas, theaters and museums. In-Room Amenities
Location: The Conde Duque is a first class hotel in the Chamberi district, a lovely area of Madrid, close to numerous restaurants, bars, shopping areas, theaters and museums. |
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| 4 | Granada | Saray | |||||||||||||||||||
SarayFirst Class Saray Location: Located next to the congress and expositions palace, a few minutes from the centre make this a perfect location. The hotel was refurbished in 2008 and is one of the most emblematic hotels in Granada. Hotel Amenities
Location: Located next to the congress and expositions palace, a few minutes from the centre make this a perfect location. The hotel was refurbished in 2008 and is one of the most emblematic hotels in Granada. |
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| 5 | Costa Del Sol | Melia Costa del Sol | |||||||||||||||||||
Melia Costa del SolFirst Class Melia Costa del Sol Location: The Melia Costa del Sol hotel is situated on the privileged landmark of Playa de Bajondillo, right on the sea front. 10 min walking from the shopping area of Torremolinos and 5 min using the lift Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: The Melia Costa del Sol hotel is situated on the privileged landmark of Playa de Bajondillo, right on the sea front. 10 min walking from the shopping area of Torremolinos and 5 min using the lift |
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| 6 | Tangier | Hotel Andalucia Golf | |||||||||||||||||||
Hotel Andalucia Golf
Hotel Andalucia Golf Location: The five star establishment benefits from an admirable view on the Royal Golf Tangier. You will be seduced by the scenery which is the pride of this privileged area of the city. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: The five star establishment benefits from an admirable view on the Royal Golf Tangier. You will be seduced by the scenery which is the pride of this privileged area of the city. |
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| 7,8 | Fez | Palais Medina & Spa | |||||||||||||||||||
Palais Medina & Spa
Palais Medina & Spa Location: Gorgeous Moroccan hotel located on a 12 acre Andalusian estate in the fascinating city of Fez. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: Gorgeous Moroccan hotel located on a 12 acre Andalusian estate in the fascinating city of Fez. |
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| 9,10 | Marrakech | Atlas Medina and Spa | |||||||||||||||||||
Atlas Medina and SpaFirst Class Atlas Medina and Spa Location: Atlas Medina & Spa Hotel is located in Hivernage, the heart of Marrakech, in front of the Congress Palace, near the ramparts of the medina and the famous Jamaa Lefna, and 10 minutes from the Airport. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: Atlas Medina & Spa Hotel is located in Hivernage, the heart of Marrakech, in front of the Congress Palace, near the ramparts of the medina and the famous Jamaa Lefna, and 10 minutes from the Airport. |
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| 11 | Rabat | Golden Tulip Farah | |||||||||||||||||||
Golden Tulip FarahFirst Class Golden Tulip Farah Location: Located on the banks of the Bourgreb River, practically in the city center of Rabat, next to the Hassan Tower and the mausoleum of the late King Mohamed V. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: Located on the banks of the Bourgreb River, practically in the city center of Rabat, next to the Hassan Tower and the mausoleum of the late King Mohamed V. |
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| 12,13 | Seville | Melia Sevilla | |||||||||||||||||||
Melia SevillaFirst Class Melia Sevilla Location: Located across from Maria Luisa Park and the Plaza de España, the Melia Seville is conveniently located in the heart of the city. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: Located across from Maria Luisa Park and the Plaza de España, the Melia Seville is conveniently located in the heart of the city. |
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| 14,15 | Lisbon | Marriott Lisbon | |||||||||||||||||||
Marriott LisbonFirst Class Marriott Lisbon Location: Centrally located near Lisbon University Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: Centrally located near Lisbon University |
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| 16 | Salamanca | Hotel Alameda Palace | |||||||||||||||||||
Hotel Alameda PalaceFirst Class Hotel Alameda Palace Location: A modern and luxurious five-star hotel situated in the center of the city. Located in the historic Palacio de los Prada. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: A modern and luxurious five-star hotel situated in the center of the city. Located in the historic Palacio de los Prada. |
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| 17 | Madrid | Melia Galgos | |||||||||||||||||||
Melia GalgosFirst Class Melia Galgos Location: The hotel is located in the heart of the Salamanca Quarter, one of Madrid’s most elegant & exclusive neighborhoods, and very close to the famous museums of the Paseo del Arte. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: The hotel is located in the heart of the Salamanca Quarter, one of Madrid’s most elegant & exclusive neighborhoods, and very close to the famous museums of the Paseo del Arte. |
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After selecting your tour and departure date, simply call 1-800-552-5545 and a Travel Specialist will take your reservation over the phone. You can pay your $350.00 deposit by credit card, or alternately you can mail a check made payable to Grand European Tours to the following address: GRAND EUROPEAN TOURS 6000 Meadows Road, Suite 520 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 USA. Please make your reservations as early as possible since many of our tours are completely filled 4 to 6 months before departure.
Upon receiving the $350.00 deposit per person, you will be sent a confirmation. VISA, MASTERCARD, American Express and DISCOVER CARD may be used for this deposit amount, however, final payment is preferred by check or money order and is due in our Oregon office 60 days prior to the departure date. If reservations are made less than 60 days prior to departure, payment in full is required at the time of booking. If final payments are not received on time, Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. may cancel the reservation and invoke the cancellation fee. For Highlights of South Africa tour and all River Cruises final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.
Land prices printed in this catalog are per person based on double occupancy. The Operator reserves the right to adjust prices due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, imposed fuel surcharges, taxes, charges and levies imposed by any third party including government and its agencies. Should these change the price of your tour by more than 10% you may cancel without penalty within 7 days after we notify you of the increase.
If a cancellation in writing is received by Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. 30 days or less after your reservation has been made, your $350.00 deposit will be FULLY REFUNDED. *See Air Reservations section for specific change fee information for air reservations. For cancellations or changes thereafter but more than 61 days prior to departure there will be a $350.00 per person fee assessed. If you must withdraw or make a change 60 days or less prior to departure (90 days or less for River Cruises and Highlights of South Africa), the following fees will apply:
| Number of Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation/Change Land Tours – Per Person |
| 31 - 60 Days | 25% of tour cost |
| 15 - 30 Days | 50% of tour cost |
| Less than 15 Days | 100% of tour cost |
| Number of Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation/Change River Cruises – Per Person |
| 89 – 60 Days | 35% of the cost |
| 59 – 30 Days | 50% of the cost |
| 100% of the cost |
Air Add-On prices listed in this catalog were effective on April 6, 2012 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Air Add-On prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. The total price at time of purchase may vary slightly due to fluctuations in currency exchange. For the most competitive and up to date pricing from your departure city call our toll free number at 1-800-552-5545. Quoted air reservation prices are inclusive of all taxes and fees and are subject to change before payment is made in full. Air transportation is in economy class by scheduled airlines. Business class is available upon request. Some tours are not available from all of the airports. Requests for specific airlines, non-stop or direct flights and/or seat assignments are accepted as preferences only and cannot be guaranteed. Frequent flyer programs are under the control of the respective airlines. Your airline tickets will be electronically issued in lieu of paper tickets. Please note that your airline tickets and other tour documentation must bear your FULL name as it appears on your passport. Please note that airline reservations can only be made for dates less than 331 days out.
The following charges apply for cancellations or changes to airline arrangements made by Grand European Tours: • Prior to Airline Ticketing: service fee of $50 per person • After Airline Ticketing: service fee of $75 per person plus any airline imposed penalties which may be up to 100% of the airline ticket value.
The Department of Transportation requires us to inform you of the following conditions. The package price is subject to change as a result of increases in fuel surcharges and/or government taxes until it has been paid in full. You must consent to the possibility that, until you pay for your package in full, your price could go up. Once you have paid in full we would only pass along increases in government taxes if applicable at that time. You have 7 days from receipt of the first invoice to revoke your consent and request a refund, at which time we would cancel your booking.
A valid U.S passport is required for traveling outside of the U.S.; including to Canada & Mexico. Passport application forms may be obtained from your local post office. All passports must contain at least 3 blank visa pages and must be valid for 6 months after the completion of your tour. Entry visa application forms will be sent prior to your departure for U.S. passport holders visiting the following countries: Russia ($218*), China ($193*), Brazil ($220*) and Vietnam & Cambodia ($283*). An entry fee is required upon arrival at the airport in Egypt ($15*), Turkey ($20*) and Zimbabwe ($30*), these countries prefer payment in U.S. dollars rather than local currency. A per person Departure Tax is required at Costa Rica ($26*) and Peru ($31*) paid at the airport. A onetime Reciprocity Tax is required upon entry at the airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina ($140*) and Santiago, Chile ($131*); the fee can be paid in local currency, US Dollars, credit card or traveler check; the tax is valid for multiple entries for 10 years or until your passport expires. Australia requires an electronic visa ($0*) which is obtained at the time of airline ticket purchase. *All visa costs and entry/exit requirements can change at any time. Please visit travel.state.gov for current information. Individuals who do not hold a U.S. passport should contact CIBT/ZVS at 1-866-788-1100 to see if visas are required.
Approximately 15 days prior to the departure date you will receive a travel information package that will include your airline itinerary, travel tips, hotel list, baggage tag, travel wallet, etc. Visas, when required, will be distributed as soon as they are issued by the countries involved. Please note that your airline tickets and other tour documentation must bear your FULL name as it appears on your passport.
These tours require a blend of adventuresome spirit, physical fitness, walking ability, mental alertness, and a capacity for accepting situations as they exist and not, necessarily, as we would find them in America. If you have health concerns, we suggest that you contact your physician to help determine the suitability of one of these tours for you. We regret that we are unable to accept requests for special diets or itinerary variations. Disabled travelers requiring special attention or treatment on any tour must be reported when reservations are made. A companion who is able to provide the required assistance must accompany any person who is unable to travel independently or who needs any type of assistance.
Due to limited motorcoach storage capacity, each tour member is permitted one large suitcase not to exceed 50 pounds in weight nor 30”x22”x10” in dimension on European tours. Handling of this bag by hotel porters is included in the tour price. In addition, each person is allowed one small piece of carry-on size luggage that does not exceed the dimensions of 12”x11”x6” and is the complete responsibility of the tour member and must be taken on the motorcoach with you. Carryons with telescopic handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartments and therefore cannot be accepted as carry-on luggage for safety reasons. Please note, North America, Mexico and Egypt tours have smaller baggage dimensions which are noted in your pre-tour documentation. Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. does not assume any responsibility for loss or damage to baggage or passengers’ belongings. Please note: It is your responsibility to verify the baggage weight restrictions for the individual airlines that you will be traveling on as in some instances baggage is restricted. Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included and are at passengers own expense.
The VIP Door-to-Door Transfer service is available for all customers departing from the 41 airports highlighted on page 12 and living within a 25 mile radius from point of departure to your chosen airport. It is an outbound service only. Maximum passengers in one car can not exceed four. For bookings with more than four people, further vehicles may be necessary and further supplementary charges will apply. For any journeys greater than 25 miles a supplementary cost for additional mileage will apply and will be advised within 48 hours of booking if necessary. Mileage is based on journey information from www.mapquest. com. Should you not use the VIP Door-to-Door Transfer we will deduct $50 per person from your tour price (this must be advised at time of booking). Cancellation of service or changes must be made 72 hours before scheduled pick-up.
If you wish to depart early or extend your stay in Europe, flight and hotel arrangements can be made by contacting our Oregon office. Airport transfers are not included but may be purchased through GET. On most tours you can reserve up to 3 additional nights at the hotel where your tour starts and ends, however space may be limited and is subject to availability. Please call for our low cost rates and availability. Luggage handling and breakfast is not included on North American tour extensions.
If you wish to make independent flight arrangements, you may still reserve the land portion of a tour. Hotel-airport transfers are subject to availability and flight details must be provided in writing at least 45 days prior to departure. See tour page for specific transfer times.
Complimentary airport arrival and departure transfers are included in the tour price when you purchase our land/air package and operate at Terms and Conditions 91 xed times on the rst and last day of your tour. See the individual tour pages for details. For those making their own ight arrangements or extending at GET hotels, transfers can be purchased; please call for details. London Heathrow Airport Arrivals: For tours commencing in London, we have included a free group shuttle to/from LHR for clients that have booked our combined land/air packages. For clients that have made their own ight arrangements GET has negotiated special rates for shuttle transfers from LHR to your London hotel (which must be booked through GET) at a price of $40 per person per single trip to/from LHR. London Gatwick Airport Arrivals: Clients arriving at LGW who have booked our combined land/air packages are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher to Victoria Station, and will need to make their own way from Victoria Station to the tour hotel. For clients that have made their own ight arrangements we suggest you visit www.gatwickexpress. com for transfer information.
Please note that we do not permit smoking on our motorcoaches, however, frequent stops are made while touring.
Ground arrangements are provided by Grand European Operations Ltd., a separate company, and include inter-city travel by private motorcoach with air-conditioning and an emergency restroom*, ferry, train, and ship as per the itinerary. Activities on days indicated in the itinerary as being “at leisure or optional” are le to your discretion. *Some exceptions apply.
During local or national holidays some museums, restaurants or sightseeing may be limited or not available. Alternatives will be offered wherever possible. At times, some itineraries may be operated in reverse; you will be advised at the time of booking. Nile River Cruises: due to the unreliability of domestic air scheduling, religious festivals and other unforeseen circumstances, the order of some itineraries may need to change at short notice; on occasion an alternative cruise boat of equal standing may be used.
The hotels reserved for our tours are rated as European Standard First Class. All hotel rooms provide a private bath (and/or shower) and toilet. ese hotels are clean, comfortable and located so as to best facilitate guided sightseeing of the area. Hotels reserved for each tour are indicated in the Day-By-Day Itinerary. If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to use other hotels, they will be of a similar standard, where possible. We only contract non-smoking rooms. All accommodations, meals and services have been designated as rst class in Russia, Eastern Europe and provincial areas though some tourism facilities are less developed than what might normally be expected in this category. Tours in North and South America use Standard First Class hotels.
A limited number of single rooms are available at the supplement shown for each tour. While single rooms provide privacy, they are o en smaller than twin-bedded rooms. We do o er the option to join our non-smoking Room Share Program (see page 13 for details). e Room Share Program is not available on tours/cruises to Greece, Egypt, Mexico, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Peru, South America, South Africa, China, Select London & Paris, Select London, Paris & Rome, all European River Cruises and all pre or post tour extensions.
Triple room accommodations are available on a limited basis at a reduced price. Triple rooms usually consist of a twin-bedded room with an additional folding bed or cot for the third person. ey may not be comfortable for three adults. Triple rooms are not available on cruises.
WR=Welcome Reception. Breakfasts are served as: B=Breakfast, BB=Bu et Breakfast, CB=Continental Breakfast, SB=Scandinavian Bu et Breakfast, FB=Full Breakfast. Lunches (L) and three-course table d’hote (set menu) dinners (D), (FD) farewell dinners and (BD) bu et dinners are shown in the itinerary for each tour and are generally catered by the hotel in which you are residing. (HD)Highlight Dinner and (HL) Highlight Lunch will be catered at a local restaurant or special venue. (DA) Dine- Around dinners are catered at a selection of restaurants pre-selected by Grand European Tours. Please note in cases of early morning departures, FB may not be available. We are unable to accept requests for special menus to meet dietary or religious requirements.
Beverages and meals not detailed in the itinerary. Personal expenses including passport and visa fees, alcoholic beverages, optional sightseeing tours, laundry, phone calls, traditional end of the tour gratuity to your Tour Director and Motorcoach Driver, tips to local city guides, crew tips and all other items of a personal nature, airport tax, service & security charges and port taxes. (Subject to change.) Travel Insurance is also not included but is highly recommended.
Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully, as your deposit and payment for a trip constitutes consent to all conditions and general information contained in this brochure.
These trips are arranged by Grand European Operations Ltd. (“Operator”) in conjunction with Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. It has made the travel arrangements as agent for the transportation carriers and other suppliers of services connected with the tour (“suppliers”) all of which are independent contractors. The Operator in no way owns or operates the vehicles or facilities to be used during the trip, and does not guarantee or assume responsibility for the acts and/or omissions of suppliers, their employees, agents, etc. Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all bene t of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.
All bookings are accepted subject to the conditions imposed by suppliers and Operator, including airline, cruise line, rail, coach, hotel, restaurants, insurance and other companies, firms or persons concerned with the trip, and the Operator will make no refund in the event of their delay, cancellation, overbooking, strike, force majeure or for elements of the package not used by customer. If there is a difference between the Operator’s Conditions and those published by a supplier, the conditions of supplier shall apply. e Operator reserves the right to cancel a trip or change the itinerary whenever in its sole judgment conditions warrant, or if the Operator deems it necessary for your comfort, convenience or safety. Trips outside the USA require a valid passport. You are responsible for, and release the Operator from, passport, visa, vaccination requirements, and safety conditions in travel destinations. e Operator strongly recommends you purchase appropriate cancellation/medical/baggage insurance for the trip, which is available from the Operator. For medical information, call the Center for Disease Control at 800- 232-4636 or visit www.cdc.gov/travel, and for U.S. State Department travel advisories, call 202-647- 5225. e Operator reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the trip at any time who presents a significant risk to the health or safety of himself or others which can not be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by the Operator’s reasonable accommodation. e Operator reserves the right to correct an error in the advertised price prior to your departure. Prices in this brochure are accurate at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice due to changes in market factors including but not limited to foreign currency and supplier cost fluctuations. Prices set forth in future brochures shall supersede the prices in this brochure. Airfare quotes, and Air Add-ons in this brochure are subject to airline capacity limitations and higher airfares may apply depending on seat availability at the time of reservation. A contract is made when your reservation and payment are accepted by the Operator at its office, and any dispute shall be governed by Oregon law and subject to the jurisdiction of Portland, Oregon. In calculating the cost of your trip, Operator has relied on your consent to these terms and in the absence of this release, the trip cost would have been higher. Operator reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar quality at any time or to make changes in itinerary of similar quality. Operator will not be responsible to any person for expense, loss of time, money or other circumstance resulting from a change in itinerary or change of tour arrangements. Operator also reserves the right to cancel a tour prior to departure, and in such cases all payments made to date will be refunded and shall constitute full settlement. If you purchase an airline ticket separately, ensure that your travel agent explains the conditions under which the ticket is issued, as the Operator assumes no responsibility for such airline ticket cancellation fees. Please understand that not all museums and attractions are open every day of the year. Operator reserves the right to vary the sequence of sightseeing and/ or to re-route the order of cities if that will enable you to visit all listed excursions. In either case, the itinerary content will be maintained to the extent possible and there are no refunds for any unused or unavailable excursions. Promotional offers subject to change. is brochure supersedes any other current brochure on the market.
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