Day
1: New York-JFK / Casablanca
Over night flight on Royal Air
Maroc
direct to Casablanca.
Day
2: Casablanca
/ Tangier
Arrive
in
early morning to Casablanca and immediately transfer to Tangier.
Morning
to relax and acclimate. The afternoon will be devoted to explore the
historic
sights of Tangier. According to classical mythology,
Tangier was founded by Antaeus, who named the town after his wife,
Tingis,
in 3000 BC. Tangier was and is still an important trade center since
the
Phoenician time.
Day
3: Tangier
/ Malaga / Granada
Morning Ferry to Algeciras and
then
continue to Granada. We will stop for an introductory visit to Malaga,
the provincial capital of Andalucia. Known as the "Gateway to the Costa
del Sol" this city is full of splendidcoastlines and alive with the
essence
of an active harbor life. Leave for Granada from Malaga in the afternoon
across the Sierra Nevada, where Spain's highest
mountains provide the backdrop for this city. Granada holds the Moorish
Alhambra palace, and its exotic gardens. You will also visit the old
Moorishquarter
of Albaicin unique in its history as the last outpost of Muslim Spain
and
the holder of many Christian
monuments, including the mausoleum of King Fernando and Queen Isabella.
Day
4:
Granada
The
whole
day will be devoted to sightseeing of notable places in
Granada.
This will include the Alhambra Moorish Place and its famous Generalife
Gardens.
Day
5: Granada
/ Cordoba
We will
arrive
to Cordoba in the morning, Andalucia's most northern province. One of
its
many treasures is the Mezquita, a mosque of exquisite beauty and
unrivaled
sophisticated Moorish architecture, constructed a little over twelve
centuries
ago As you walk through this city, pay special attention to the wide,
lavish
patios of Moorish heritage.
Day
6: Cordoba
/ Sevilla
Depart
in
the morning from Cordoba to Sevilla. This lunminous city that is
immediately captivating possesses an aura of happiness any visitor can
easily detect. Undeniably, for the conoisseur it is Spain's most
beautiful metropolis.. Sevilla earned the reputation of aplace to enjoy
the potency of life. The livly streets of this enticing city
manifest
the realm of Spanish life from within, and one can't help but becoming
Spanish then. The traditional theatrical exhibitions you will
encounter
basically in every square are indeed an art form unique to Sevilla.
Day
7: Sevilla
Continue
to
experience the sights and sounds of Sevilla. From the Roman site of
Italica
to
the
striking
Museo de Bellas Artes, the one and only Giralda proudly standing
overlooking
the Guadalquivir to witness the glory of the Moorish
civilization.
discover which of Sevilla's glorious monuments will be your favorite.
Day
8: Sevilla
/ Cadiz-Rota
Departure
from Sevilla to Cadiz. Here is the place to enjoy the streaches of
white
sand beaches along the Costa de La Luz. This city, founded by the
phoenicians is considered to be the oldest existing city in
Europe.
Historically, Cadiz has given birth to an intellectual community that
has
produced some of the most renown liberal thinkers in Spain. Some
of the sights not to be missed will include the Oasis of Grazalema and
the famous cherry triangle.
Day
9: Rota
/ Jerez / Sanlucar / Rota
Excursion to Jerez de la
Frontera
to visit one of the wealthiest communities in the penunsila due to the
fertile farming land and Bodegas known for the musketel and sherry wine
production. Today lunch will served in a typical farmer
restaurant.
Continue visiting the region of Sanlucar where La Doñana
National
Park is considered to be one of the world's best wildlife sanctuary
situated
on the lagoons of the Guadelquivir Delta. Dinner and accommodation in
Rota.
Day
10:
Cadiz-Rota / Gibraltar / Tangier
From Cadiz we travel back to
Tangier,
you will admire the beautiful diversity of landscapes that will lead
you
to cross the dramatic strait of Gibraltar with an orientation tour of
the
Rock. Continue in the afternoon to Tangier.
Day
11:
Tangier / Volubilis / Meknes / Fez
Transfer to Fes via Volubilis,
the
Roman capital of Northwestern Africa. Lunch in the interesting city
of Meknes. Afternoon arrival to Fes with sightseeing of the Ramparts,
the
Gates, the Borjs (forts) and the Andalous part. Dinner at the hotel,
orientation
meeting after.
Day
12:
Fez
Historic
visit
of the Mellah, king's palace and the Bat'ha Museum of Moroccan Arts and
walking tour of the Medina, the fascinating walled city with its
incredible
maze of medieval twisting alleys, blind
turns, mosques, shrines, fountains, workshops and every conceivable
kind
of market. Lunch in
a typical Moroccan restaurant. In the afternoon, continue visiting and
shopping. Dinner at the hotel.
Day
13:
Fez / Marrakech
Morning
transfer
to Marrakech through the Middle Atlas mountains. Stops in Berber
villages,
to enjoy scenic views and markets. Lunch in Khenifra. Dinner in
Marrakech.
Day
14:
Marrakech
Historic
visit
of Marrakech will highlight the Menara, a magnificent pool surrounded
by
flowers reflecting the image of a beautiful Moorish construction built
in 1866 for the royalty's sunset views with the Atlas mountains as a
backdrop.
Also, the Menara serves as a functional irrigation system to the
surrounding
areas. Afterwards, see: The Koutoubia Minaret (the twin tower of la
Giralda
in Sevilla, Spain); the Saadian Tombs, demonstrating the Moorish
architecture
in its perfection (these splendid mausoleums built in the sixteenth
century
were walled for some time, not to be discovered until 1917); the museum
of Dar Si Said with the best display of Berber arts an crafts. The
remains
of the Badii Palace, a historical monument that was chosen to host the
annual National Festival of Popular Art, beginning the second Friday in
June; the Bahia Palace still hosts dignitaries in the heart of the
Mellah
(Jewish quarter). Lunch will be served at the hotel. Then, relish a
walk
through the colorful souks of Marrakech in the afternoon with a sunset
drink overlooking the exiting Jamaa El Fna Square. Dinner at Yacout in
Berber tents with show.
Day
15:
Marrakech
Morning
to
relax and swim at the hotel. Afternoon visit to the botanic gardens
designed
and named after Mr. Majorelle,,a well known painter, and remodeled by
Yves
Saint Laurent. Shopping at Guelize, in the colonial part of town.
Dinner
at the hotel.
Day
16:
Marrakech / New York
Early
morning
transfer to Marrakech Airport, with a connecting flight at Casablanca
to
New York/ JFK with a memorable trip of a life time. RT
New York / Madrid
Land
transportation
in deluxe vehicles Accommodations
in 4 star hotels and paradors
Breakfast
and dinner daily Services
of guides and escort. Fees to monuments
Cities
visited
& Hotels used:
Tangier:
2 nights, Hotel Flandria ****
Granada:
2 nights,Hotel Carmen ****
Cordoba:
1 night, Hotel Maimonides ***
Sevilla:
2 nights, Hotel Don Paco***
Cadiz-Rota:
2 nights, Hotel Playa de la Luz ***
Fez:
2 nights, Hotel Royal Mirage *****
Marrakesh:
3 nights, Hotel El Andalous ****
Cost
per person:
$3250.00
Single
sup:
$
645.00
For Tour Information and Reservations
contact:
Sarah Tours, Inc.
Call: (800) 267-0036
or (703) 619-0777
Fax: (703) 619-9399
Email:
sarahtur@erols.com
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