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Spain & Portugal 9 Days

Explore the world of explorers and delve into their fascinating origins depicted by beautiful architecture, tasty foods and dramatic countryside. From picturesque Porto to vibrant Lisbon and from Andalusian Spain to majestic Madrid this rare trip promises nothing short of an an ultimate experience you sure don't want to miss! It even offers an opportunity fro a day trip to Morocco for that exotic escape from the ordinary.

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ITINERARY SUMMARY


Day 1 Departure from selected pickup locations in Germany Departure from various pickup locations. Airport transfer and flight to Porto, Portugal. Meet and greet your tour manager at the airport, orientation tour, check-in after lunch time. Enjoy an evening outing tip toeing into fine Portuguese cuisine and thriving nightlife.
Day 2 Porto - Obidos - Lisbon Following Breakfast and check out and time at own leisure. Following some time for lunch we leave for The mediaeval town of Óbidos is one of the most picturesque gems of Portugal. We then continue to Lisbon and check into our hotel.
Day 3 Lisbon We spend the morning hours being introduced to the Capital's main highlights accompanied by our local guide. Enjoy remainder of the evening exploring or else you may wish to join us on optional excursion to Sintra. See your tour guide for an opportunity to attend a typical Fado dinner show.
Day 4 Evora - Seville We leave this morning for the inland town of Evora most famous for 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall. Following some time for lunch we continue to the Andalusian pearl city of Seville and check into our hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day exploring.
Day 5 Seville - Torremolinos We dedicate the morning to touring Seville's main attractions such as Alcazar. We continue our journey in the afternoon to Costa De Sol and check into our hotel in the resort town of Torremolinos. Enjoy the evening investigating the vibrant nightlife.
Day 6 Excursion to Tangier Morocco. Enjoy the day at own leisure or else join us on a full day excursion to Tangier Morocco where exotic flair ranges from beautiful coastline to great shopping and tasty cuisine.
Day 7 Granada - Cordoba - Madrid Enroute to Madrid we are to dedicate the morning to visiting Granada's eternalized Alhambra Palace followed by some time to explore. We arrive in the afternoon to Cordova to visit among others one of the great examples of the Moorish architectural masterpieces. Via high Speed train we arrive to Madrid in the evening and check into our hotel
Day 8 Madrid - Toledo Joined by our local guide we tour the Capital's most prominent sights before taking the remainder of the day to explore. You may choose to join us on an excursion to nearby Toledo an ancient city set on a hill above the plains of Castilla-La Mancha in central Spain and particularly known for the medieval Arab, Jewish and Christian monuments in its walled old city. It was also the former home of Mannerist painter El Greco. As a finale to this memorable we recommend a Flamenco Dinner show.
Day 9 Homeward flight Airport transfers and homeward flights.

MAIN HIGHLIGHTS

Espana

Spain is a treasure-trove of arts and culture brimming with fabulous flamenco, music, history, painting, architecture, literature, cinema, sport, bullfighting and fiestas! The exuberance of the Spaniards and the glorious predictability of the summer weath

Porto

The history of this now great city had humble beginnings

Portugal

Portugal is one of the most inexpensive and fascinating destinations in Europe. It has a rich seafaring past, superb beach resorts, wistful towns and cities, and a landscape wreathed in olive groves, vineyards and wheat fields. Four decades of dictatorshi

Sintra

€ 25

Seville

Seville certainly is one of the most beloved places by visitors to Spain. Although today Moorish influence is architectonically most evident - Andalusia was occupied by Moors for about 800 years - it has been a cultural center long before. The fertility of this land and its favorised climate with mild winters and about 3000 hours of sun per year made Phoenicians and Carthaginians settle here. Later came Romans, like almost to any place in Europe, and two of their emperors, Trajan and Hadrian, in fact were born here. Also lateron Seville was the home of famous and infamous figures of history, the legendary "Don Juan" started from here to conquer the hearts of women across all Europe, while Columbus started from a port close to Seville to discover a new world. Prosper Merimée's "Carmen", who couldn't make her decision between the officer Don José and the bullfighter Escamillo - the consequences you can watch still today in opera houses - was a worker in Seville's old tobacco factory. By the way, this factory serves today as University, a fact that might give you a glimpse on Andalusian talent for improvisation. Some highlights are the Real Alcázar, THe minaret of La Giralda, Puente de Isabel II and much more..

Lisbon

Lisboa offers its visitors an endless selection of things to see and do. Both the lovers of daytime outings and those who prefer nightlife will be spoilt for choice: the city offers a wide variety of museums and monuments, parks and gardens, and internati

Andalusia

Andalusia - region situated between two continents and bathed by two oceans. The name dates from the short period of the presence of the Vandals (409-429 BC). Before these settle Phoenicians (900 BC), Greeks (600 BC) and Romans (3rd century B.C.- 4th century A.C.) there, later on reigned the Visigoths for almost two centuries (5th.-7th.) and finally conquered the Arabs (711 - 1492) the whole region, leaving the most impressive testimonies in Andalusia. With the Spanish-Christian reconquest Andalusia became the launching point for the discovery and conquest of the "New Eorld". This marks the beginning of the golden age.

Torremolinos

Abundant beach front cafés (called Chiringuitos) selling fried fish, snacks and refreshments, which is just as well as the walk back from the main beach into the town centre is uphill all the way. There are bars in abundance proclaiming their heritage to one nationality of another; Irish, English, Dutch, German you name it Torremolinos is likely to have it. The busy nightclubs pump out the latest music and stay open until dawn or even later. Make no mistakes Torremolinos is about having fun.

Morocco

€ 95

Alhambra

The name Alhambra comes from an Arabic root which means "red or crimson castle", perhaps due to the hue of the towers and walls that surround the entire hill of La Sabica which by starlight is silver but by sunlight is transformed into gold. But there is another more poetic version, evoked by the Moslem analysts who speak of the construction of the Alhambra fortress "by the light of torches", the reflections of which gave the walls their particular coloration. Created originally for military purposes, the Alhambra was an alcazaba (fortress), an alcázar (palace) and a small medina (city), all in one. This triple character helps to explain many distinctive features of the monument. There is no reference to the Alhambra as being a residence of kings until the 13th century, even though the fortress had existed since the 9th century. The first kings of Granada, the Zirites, had their castles and palaces on the hill of the Albaicin, and nothing remains of them. The Nasrites were probably the emirs who built the Alhambra, starting in 1238. € 18

Note: Unless included is an optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.

PICKUPS & TIMES

April Saturday 04, 2020 thru April Sunday 12, 2020 (Spring Break)

Locations

Ramstein, Shell Station (Autohof), off A6, Landstuhl exit #13 (parking fee €5/day) 8:00 PM
Kaiserslautern West Park & Ride, gps: Mitfahrerparkplatz Kaiserslautern West A 6 / B 270, Kaiserslautern-West, 67663 Kaiserslautern 8:30 PM
Katterbach Kaserne, Main Gate, Airfield, Airfield GPS Neukirchen Strasse, 91522 Katterbach - follow sign towards Airfield 11:00 PM
Baumholder, Main Gate, 55774 Aulenbacher Strasse 7:00 PM
Baumholder, Wagon Wheel Theater 7:00 PM
Grafenwoehr Front Gate, Neue Amberger Strasse 109, 92655 Grafenwoehr (Mc Donald Parking lot) 3:15 PM
Vilseck, Bavarian Motor Cars GmbH, Gut 3, 92249 Vilseck 4:00 PM
Stuttgart Panzer Kaserne, Main Gate, Panzer Kaserne, Main Gate Main Gate, Panzerstrasse/Herdweg, 71032 Boeblingen 6:30 PM
Spangdahlem Main Gate AB, Visitor Center 5:30 PM
Wiesbaden, Corner Washingtonstrasse/John-F-Kennedy Strasse, Wiesbaden 65189 8:00 PM
Landtuhl Regional Medical Center, Dr. Hitzelberger Strasse (Gate 3) 66849 Landstuhl 7:30 PM
Vogelweh, Mc Donalds, GPS Im Haderwald 15, Kaiserslatuern 8:30 PM

Flights/Pickup details are subject to change and notification up to 72 hrs prior to departure.

August Monday 10, 2020 thru August Tuesday 18, 2020 (Spring Break)

Locations

Ramstein, Shell Station (Autohof), off A6, Landstuhl exit #13 (parking fee €5/day) 8:00 PM
Kaiserslautern West Park & Ride, gps: Mitfahrerparkplatz Kaiserslautern West A 6 / B 270, Kaiserslautern-West, 67663 Kaiserslautern 8:30 PM
Katterbach Kaserne, Main Gate, Airfield, Airfield GPS Neukirchen Strasse, 91522 Katterbach - follow sign towards Airfield 11:00 PM
Baumholder, Main Gate, 55774 Aulenbacher Strasse 7:00 PM
Baumholder, Wagon Wheel Theater 7:00 PM
Grafenwoehr Front Gate, Neue Amberger Strasse 109, 92655 Grafenwoehr (Mc Donald Parking lot) 3:15 PM
Vilseck, Bavarian Motor Cars GmbH, Gut 3, 92249 Vilseck 4:00 PM
Stuttgart Panzer Kaserne, Main Gate, Panzer Kaserne, Main Gate Main Gate, Panzerstrasse/Herdweg, 71032 Boeblingen 6:30 PM
Spangdahlem Main Gate AB, Visitor Center 5:30 PM
Wiesbaden, Corner Washingtonstrasse/John-F-Kennedy Strasse, Wiesbaden 65189 8:00 PM
Landtuhl Regional Medical Center, Dr. Hitzelberger Strasse (Gate 3) 66849 Landstuhl 7:30 PM
Vogelweh, Mc Donalds, GPS Im Haderwald 15, Kaiserslatuern 8:30 PM

Flights/Pickup details are subject to change and notification up to 72 hrs prior to departure.

Note: Some Pickup locations and times may be subject to minmum participation requirements. Notifications of any changes issued latest 72 hours before departure.

DEPARTURES & PRICES

Time Frame

Adults | Child | Infants

Saturday, April 4, 2020 Thru
Sunday, April 12, 2020 Spring Break

9 Days*

Canceled

€829 €599 €250

Monday, August 10, 2020 Thru
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Spring Break

9 Days*

€829 €729 €160 Sign Up

(*)Total Travel Days. All departures are evenings (generally) post-work hours. Reservations submitted within 24hr of departures need to be reconfirmed to avoid overbooking.

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PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

(2) Flights

Departure
Day 1 From: Frankfurt International To: Porto
Day 9 From: Madrid To: Frankfurt International

(8) Hotel Overnights

Mercure Porto Porto Day: 1 Overnights(1)
Novotel Lisbon Lisbon Day: 2 Overnights(2)
mercure sevilla Seville Day: 4 Overnights(1)
Ibersol Torremolinos Day: 5 Overnights(2)
Iberostar Madrid Day: 7 Overnights(2)

(8) meals

Meal	Incl.	Day
Buffet Breakfast		2
Buffet Breakfast		3
Buffet Breakfast		4
Buffet Breakfast		5
Buffet Breakfast		6
Buffet Breakfast		7
Buffet Breakfast		8
Buffet Breakfast		9

Roundtrip

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See Highlights to view associated Local guide Services. (*) Services may be substituted by our experienced Tour guide without notice.
Listed inclusions are subject to optional excursion listing. Please refer to itinerary and highlight listing for details and pricing where applicable.

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Normandy, Paris & (4) My Calendar Memorial Day Thu, May 21, 20 Sun, May 24, 20 €349
Spanish Beach Escape (5) My Calendar Memorial Day Thu, May 21, 20 Mon, May 25, 20 €359^Up
Scotland, Ireland & (9) My Calendar Jun Training Hldy Fri, Jun 12, 20 Sat, Jun 20, 20 €599^Up
Croatia's Best via (5) My Calendar Jun Training Hldy Thu, Jun 25, 20 Mon, Jun 29, 20 €399^Up
Spanish Beach Escape (5) My Calendar Jun Training Hldy Thu, Jun 25, 20 Mon, Jun 29, 20 €359^Up
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Eastern Splendors, (5) My Calendar Independence Day Thu, Jul 2, 20 Mon, Jul 6, 20 €339^Up
Italy's Best 5 Days (5) My Calendar Independence Day Thu, Jul 2, 20 Mon, Jul 6, 20 €389^Up
Spanish Beach Escape (5) My Calendar Independence Day Thu, Jul 2, 20 Mon, Jul 6, 20 €359^Up
Best of Greece 5 (5) My Calendar Independence Day Fri, Jul 3, 20 Tue, Jul 7, 20 €619^Up
French & Italian (5) My Calendar Independence Day Fri, Jul 3, 20 Tue, Jul 7, 20 €349^Up
Croatia's Best via (5) My Calendar Independence Day Thu, Jul 9, 20 Mon, Jul 13, 20 €399^Up
Portugal & Spain (8) My Calendar Spring Break Mon, Aug 10, 20 Mon, Aug 17, 20 €599^Up
Spain & Portugal 9 (9) My Calendar Spring Break Mon, Aug 10, 20 Tue, Aug 18, 20 €829
Croatia's Best via (5) My Calendar Aug Training Hldy Thu, Aug 13, 20 Mon, Aug 17, 20 €399^Up
Scotland & Ireland (9) My Calendar Labor Day Sat, Aug 29, 20 Sun, Sep 6, 20 €699^Up
Croatia's Best via (5) My Calendar Labor Day Thu, Sep 3, 20 Mon, Sep 7, 20 €399^Up
Italy's Best 5 Days (5) My Calendar Labor Day Sun, Sep 6, 20 Thu, Sep 10, 20 €389^Up
Croatia's Best via (5) My Calendar Columbus Day Thu, Oct 8, 20 Mon, Oct 12, 20 €399^Up
French & Italian (5) My Calendar Columbus Day Thu, Oct 8, 20 Mon, Oct 12, 20 €349^Up
Scotland, Ireland & (9) My Calendar Thanksgiving Fri, Nov 20, 20 Sat, Nov 28, 20 €599^Up
Portugal & Spain (8) My Calendar Thanksgiving Sat, Nov 21, 20 Sat, Nov 28, 20 €599^Up
Scotland & Ireland (9) My Calendar Thanksgiving Sat, Nov 21, 20 Sun, Nov 29, 20 €699^Up
French & Italian (5) My Calendar Thanksgiving Wed, Nov 25, 20 Sun, Nov 29, 20 €349^Up
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