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portugal, spain and morocco

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"Life is a banquet, and most poor fools are starving to death." -- Auntie Mame
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Travel pace levels are based on criteria such as length of tour, number of cities visited, number of included activities, length of flights/land transfers. This Field Trip is:

Challenging: Designed for the active traveler, these field trips either include multiple transfers or extensive walking.

Walking on tour
With a Travel Pace of 4, “Portugal, Spain & Morocco” does involve a number of transfers over a large area. In addition, be prepared for a quicker pace and moderate-to-heavy walking in most areas, particularly in Lisbon, Seville and in Morocco. These locations will involve walking in Old Towns, which feature winding, sometimes uneven streets.

what's included
■ Round-trip transatlantic air transportation with a major airline, airport transfers and escorts
■ The services of a multilingual Tour Director
■ A licensed local city guide in Lisbon, Seville, Granada, Córdoba, Madrid, Casablanca, Marrakesh, Fes, Meknes, & Rabat
■ 14 nights accommodation in comfortable, well-located hotels with twin beds and private bath or shower
■ All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling and local taxes included
■ Buffet breakfast (B)
■ Daily 8 three-course dinners, including wine and beer (D)
■ Private deluxe motorcoach with reclining seats and air conditioning
■ Guided sightseeing and entrance fees to select sights as described
■ Travel bag and membership in our World Traveler Club, which includes credit toward your next Field Trip
what's not included
■ Customary gratuities for your tour director, local guide and driver
■ Porterage
■ Beverages and lunches
■ Public transportation to free time activities
■ All-Inclusive Insurance
■ Government taxes and fees
trip highlights
Spend 19 days visiting gothic churches, moorish palaces and gardens befitting royalty. See Montserrat, the Alhambra, La Sagrada Familia, Gibraltar, and more.

■ Guided Tour of Lisbon
■ Seville
   ■ Cathedral
   ■ Alcazar
■ Visit to Gibraltar
■ Granada
   ■ Alhambra
■ Guided Tour of Córdoba
   ■ The Mezquita
■ Madrid Highlights Tour
   ■ The Prado
   ■ The Royal Palace
■ Casablanca
   ■ Hassan II Mosque
■ Guided Tour of Marrakesh
   ■ Saadian Tombs
   ■ El Badi Palace
■ Guided tour of Fes
■ Guided tour of Meknes
■ Guided tour of Rabat

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optional excursions
Lisbon Day 3: Fado Dinner - (Evening w/dinner $89; must be pre-booked)
Spend the evening at a traditional Portuguese tavern listening to the music known as Fado. Deriving from the Latin word Fatum—meaning prophecy or fate—Fado is considered to be Portugal’s national musical treasure. Sometimes melancholy and sometimes more upbeat, Fado is intended to reflect the state of the soul. Played on a special “Fado guitar,” the music is similar to the American blues movement, although historically it dates more accurately to African slave songs. Dinner is included during this memorable musical evening.
Please note: This excursion requires advance booking and payment at least 20 days prior to departure.
 

Lisbon Day 3: Sintra - (Half-day $99)
Travel westward to the area known as the Portuguese Riviera. Your destination is Sintra, a resort considered one of Portugal’s most beautiful areas. Along the way, take in marvelous views of the coastline and Roca Cabo, which frequently served as the departure point for 15th-century navigators. Centuries ago, Sintra served as the summer playground for Portuguese royalty, and 19th-century British poets and writers sang its praises—including Lord Byron, who called it a "glorious Eden." A guided tour of Sintra Palace is included in the excursion.
 

Seville Day 5: Flamenco Evening with Dinner - (Evening w/dinner $99)
Experience the drama of Flamenco dancing, one of Spain’s most celebrated traditions. Flamenco is a unique and colorful Andalusian art form, combining guitar playing, singing, clapping and dancing. Dinner will be served during the performance.
 

Madrid Day 9: Toledo - (Full-day $115)
Your guided tour of Toledo begins at the massive Gothic cathedral, which houses 750 medieval stained glass windows and a treasury rich in vessels, made from the gold that Columbus brought back from the New World. Gaze at the sacristy, containing masterpieces by the likes of Van Dyck, El Greco, Rubens and Titian. After a chance to explore the labyrinth of medieval alleyways that make up the heart of the city, visit one of Europe’s oldest synagogues at El Tránsito.
 

Barcelona Day 17: Gaudi and Modernist Barcelona - (Half-day $85)
Join a professional local guide for this sightseeing tour of Barcelona, focusing on the unique architecture of Antoni Gaudí, the city’s most famous artist. You’ll visit La Sagrada Familia (Church of the Holy Family), Gaudí’s masterwork. As you study the church’s mellifluous lines and multicolored Mediterranean-style mosaic, note that its construction was never completed after Gaudí’s death, but continues sporadically today as funds allow. Then travel through the city, taking in panoramic views of the Columbus Monument, the 14th-century Barrio Gótico, and Montjuïc Hill, where much of the 1992 summer Olympic Games took place. You’ll also visit more Gaudí creations: the Parque Güell, a garden village nestled in the heart of the city; and La Pedrera (Casa Milá), perhaps the most intriguing residential building ever created.
 

Barcelona Day 18: Montserrat - (Half-day $99)
Journey to the picturesque town of Montserrat, which inspired the composer Richard Wagner as he wrote Parsifal. Its rugged mountain setting attracts thousands of pilgrims every year, who come to pay homage to the Black Virgin in Montserrat’s 9th-century monastery. During your visit, you might catch the strains of the world-acclaimed boys’ choir based here.
 

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Lisbon
Accommodations: Hotel Acores Lisboa
Day 1
Fly through the night to Portugal.

Day 2
Touch down in Lisbon, where our representative greets you and helps with hotel check-in. (B in flight, D)

Day 3
Your guided tour of Lisbon includes a visit to the Jerónimos Monastery. Then join an optional excursion to the vacation retreat of Sintra. Later, enjoy dinner and the soulful melodies of traditional Portuguese music at our optional Fado Evening. (B)

Seville
Accommodations: Hotel Inglaterra
Day 4
Journey to Seville, the gateway to Andalusian Spain and the Iberian coast. (B, D)

Day 5
On your guided tour of Seville, visit the Moorish-influenced Alcázar, built in the 14th century and still considered Spain’s finest example of mudéjar architecture. Afterwards, tour Seville’s colossal Gothic cathedral. This evening, attend our optional Flamenco Evening. (B)

Granada
Accommodations: Hotel Princesa Ana
Day 6
Travel south to Gibraltar, a British outpost at the edge of Spain. In ancient times, this was known as one of the two Pillars of Hercules—markers set up by Hercules to mark the edge of the known world. Arrive later in Granada. (B, D)

Day 7
The highlight of today’s guided tour of Granada is a visit to the Alhambra, the last headquarters of the Moorish sultans, with its colorful courtyards and dazzling mosaics. (B)

Madrid
Accommodations: Hotel Catalonia Gaudi
Day 8
Explore the Mezquita, once the largest Mosque west of Mecca, during a guided sightseeing tour of Córdoba. Continue to Madrid, the Spanish capital. (B, D)

Day 9
Your guided tour of Madrid includes visits to the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum, featuring works by Goya and El Greco. Enjoy a free day to explore Madrid or join an optional excursion to the ancient city of Toledo. (B)

Marrakesh
Accommodations: Hotel Royal Mirage Marrakesh
Day 10
Fly to Casablanca and enjoy a guided tour of this world-famous city. Have a look inside the spectacular Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world. Arrive later in Marrakesh. (B, D)

Day 11
A professional guide leads an in-depth tour of Marrakesh, the former Moorish capital situated on the edge of the Sahara Desert. Pass by the exotic souqs (open-air markets), and visit the Saadian Tombs and the El Badi Palace. (B)

Fes
Accommodations: Royal Mirage Fes
Day 12
Say goodbye to Marrakesh and drive along the Atlas Mountians toward Fes. Upon your arrival in Fes, savor an included meal this evening. (B, D)

Day 13
On today's guided tour of the beguiling city of Fes, you'll see the Kairaouine University and the wonderful Souk el Attarin. Explore the labyrinthine passages of the medina (old town) and visit the city's colorful bazaars. (B)

Rabat
Accommodations: Sofitel Diwan
Day 14
Cross the desert landscapes of Central Morocco to reach Meknes, where you'll embark on a guided tour. Then continue to Rabat, where a local guide introduces you to the capital city before tonight's included dinner. (B, D)

Madrid
Accommodations: Hotel Catalonia Gaudi
Day 15
Travel to Casablanca to board your flight to Madrid. This evening, gather with your group for our Farewell Dinner. (B, D)

Barcelona
Accommodations: Hotel Catalonia Corcega
Day 16
Board your flight to Barcelona, where you’ll be escorted to your hotel. (B)

Day 17
Today’s optional guided sightseeing tour offers you a close-up look at the work of Antoní Gaudí, resident architect of Barcelona, including Parque Güell and his yet-unfinished masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia. (B)

Day 18
Enjoy another free day in Barcelona, or join a half-day optional excursion to the Benedictine monastery of Montserrat. (B)

Day 19
Board your flight home. (B)

2008-2009 schedual, departure cities, departure dates, and prices
2008 2009
                 
                 
                 
Jul 18           Jun 26      
Aug 22 Sep 26 Oct 24 Nov 7 Nov 28 Dec 5 Feb 27 Mar 13 Apr 17 May 8 Jul 3 Sep 18 Oct 2 Nov 6 Nov 20 Dec 4
New York $4,708 $4,488 $4,438 $4,008 $3,938 $3,818 $3,938 $4,008 $4,438 $4,488 $4,708 $4,488 $4,438 $4,008 $3,938 $3,818
Newark
Boston $4,863 $4,643 $4,593 $4,163 $4,093 $3,973 $3,973 $4,093 $4,593 $4,863 $4,593 $4,093 $3,973 $3,973 $4,093 $3,973
Washington DC
Baltimore $4,923 $4,703 $4,653 $4,223 $4,153 $4,033 $4,033 $4,153 $4,653 $4,923 $4,653 $4,153 $4,033 $4,033 $4,153 $4,033
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbus
Detroit
Miami
Orlando
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Tampa
Atlanta $4,963 $4,743 $4,693 $4,263 $4,193 $4,073 $4,073 $4,193 $4,693 $4,963 $4,693 $4,193 $4,073 $4,073 $4,193 $4,073
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Charlotte $4,993 $4,773 $4,723 $4,293 $4,223 $4,103 $4,103 $4,223 $4,723 $4,993 $4,723 $4,223 $4,103 $4,103 $4,223 $4,103
Denver
Louisville
Memphis
Nashville
New Orleans
Raleigh/Durham
St Louis
Austin $5,033 $4,813 $4,763 $4,333 $4,263 $4,143 $4,143 $4,263 $4,763 $5,033 $4,763 $4,263 $4,143 $4,143 $4,263 $4,143
Dallas
Houston
Los Angeles
Oklahoma City
San Antonio
San Diego
San Francisco
Las Vegas $5,063 $4,843 $4,793 $4,363 $4,293 $4,173 $4,173 $4,293 $4,793 $5,063 $4,793 $4,293 $4,173 $4,173 $4,293 $4,173
Phoenix
Sacramento
Seattle
Tuscon
Portland $5,093 $4,873 $4,823 $4,393 $4,323 $4,203 $4,203 $4,323 $4,823 $5,093 $4,823 $4,323 $4,203 $4,203 $4,323 $4,203
Salt Lake City
Spokane

Please note: Prices above are quoted in U.S. dollars. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. There is no price difference between one double bed versus two twin beds. If you would rather have a room to yourself, please select that option on the Reservation Form.  Prices do not include between $90 and $195 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee. Airline fuel surcharges, as applicable at time of pricing, are included.

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