direct express tours with kuoni sotc presents majestic spain, portugal

INIAN AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (IL)
DIRECT EXPRESS TOURS WITH KUONI SOTC PRESENTS
MAJESTIC SPAIN, PORTUGAL
&
MOROCCO TOUR
( 14 nights / 15 days )
** Reservation open for IAMA-IL Members only for First 2 Weeks
** Reservation open for Non-Members after 2 weeks on 03/07/2016
Air Ticket Details
Outbound flight Chicago to Madrid (Non-Stop flight)
Inbound flight Barcelona to Madrid to Chicago (One stop)
1 IB6274N 02SEP
2 IB2741N 17SEP
3 IB6275N 17SEP
ORD MAD 425P
BCN MAD 800A
MAD ORD 1135A
730A
920A
200P
Tour price per person on twin sharing basis
International air ticket price per person
3SEP (Arrival)
$2650.00
$1450.00
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(IAMA-IL Members)Total price will be
USD 4100.00
**(Non-Members) Total Price will be
USD 4200.00
** Reservation valid only with required Deposit.
International airlines price as of 17th FEB 2016
Included in Tour price:
• Porterage of 01 bag per person ( at Hotel Check in / Check Out Only )
• Tips for Local Guide & Coach driver ( Tour Manager tips not included )
• 02 bottle of 500 ml water per person per day.
Exclusion
• Note: Tour Manager tip should be payable on tour
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DIRECT EXPRESS TOURS WITH KUONI SOTC
PRESENTS
MAJESTIC SPAIN, PORTUGAL & MOROCCO TOUR ( 14 nights / 15 days )
HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR HOLIDAY
MADRID
• Guided City Tour.
• Visit to Royal Palace.
• Visit to Las Ventas Bullring.
• Guided City Tour of Toledo
SALAMANCA
• Guided City Tour of Salamanca
FATIMA
• Visit to Shrine of Fatima
LISBON
• Guided City Tour.
• Visit to the Jeronimos Monastery
• Enjoy a Cruise on the Tagus river
SEVILLE
• Guided City Tour
•
Enjoy a Flamenco Show.
FEZ
•
City Tour of Fez
MARRAKESH
• Fantasia Show with Local Dinner
• Guided City Tour
• Visit the Saadian Tombs and The Bahia Palace
• Excursion to The Ourika Valley
• Visit to Botanical garden
CASABLANCA
• Guided City Tour
• Visit to the Mosque Hasan II.
GIBRALTAR
•
Rock of Gibraltar.
GRANADA
•
Visit to Alhambra Palace
•
General Life Gardens.
VALENCIA
• Guided City Tour.
BARCELONA
• Guided City Tour.
• Visit to Sagrada Familia.
•
Visit to FC Barcelona Stadium.
Hotels
•
Madrid – 1 night at Hotel Ac By Marriot Coslada or similar.
•
Salamanca - 1 night at Hotel Salamanca Forum or similar.
•
Lisbon - 2 nights at Hotel Aldeia dos Capuchos or similar.
•
Seville - 1 night at Hotel Vertice Aljarafe or similar
•
Fez – 1 night Hotel Ramada Fes
•
Marrakesh -
•
Casablanca - 1 night Hotel Imperial or similar
•
Puento Mayorga - 1 night at AC Hotel La Linea or similar
•
Granada - 1 night at Hotel Nevada Palace or similar
•
Valencia – 1 night Hotel Silken Valencia or similar
•
Barcelona - 2 nights Hotel Fira Congress or similar.
2 nights Hotel Clos Des Oliviers or similar
Itinerary
DAY 1 : 3rd SEP
Fly into Madrid
Begin your ‘Spanish Fiesta’ Tour
Visit to Royal Palace
Guided City Tour of Toledo
Welcome to Madrid - capital of Spain. On arrival, you will be met by your Tour Manager / Local Representative
outside the customs area.
On arrival, visi to Royal Palace in Madrid & later you will be taken on the guided tour of Toledo. See the most
famous monuments during a walking tour of the city centre, including St Tome Church, Santa Maria la Blanca
Synagogue, San Juan de los Reyes Church, Museo Victorio Macho and the Cathedral. Then, we drive back to
Madrid.Overnight at the hotel in Madrid.
(Lunch ,Dinner)
Royal Palace, Madrid
DAY 2 : 4th SEP
Guided City Tour of Madrid
Visit to Las Ventas Bullring in Madrid
Guided City Tour of Salamanca
After a buffet breakfast, we take you on a guided city tour of Madrid. See the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol,
Cibeles Squares and Plaza Espana. Drive through the main streets and see the Neptune Fountain, Alcala Street
and Gran Via - most popular commercial street for a real taste of Spain. Next, we take you to visit the Royal
Palace, residence of the Royal family. The Royal Palace of Madrid is a towering structure that has already 250
years of history and it is considered one of the best in Europe.
Later, visit the famous Las Ventas Bullring - inaugurated in 1931 and designed by architect José Espeliú, it
consists of a metal structure with a brick façade in the style of Neo-Moorish design. During the tour, we take you
around the key parts of the bullring, from the main entrance, to the tendidos, the callejón, and various significant
gate ways, describing the three protagonists of this magnificent spectacle: the audience, the bullfighter and the
bull.
Next, we journey to Salamanca. Salamanca is an ancient and gorgeous city, and even your first glimpse of it is
bound to be unforgettable. Upon arrival, we take you on a guided tour of Salamanca. See the Plaza Mayor which
is the city’s crowning glory. Built by Alberto and Nicolas Churriguera, it is widely thought the most beautiful Plaza
Mayor in Spain.
Today, enjoy the Local Spanish meal with Sangria drink.
Overnight at the hotel in Salamanca.
(Breakfast, Lunch ,Dinner)
Toledo
DAY 3 : 5th SEP
Visit the Shrine of Fatima
Onto Lisbon
After a buffet breakfast, we check-out and journey towards Portugal. Before heading for Lisbon, melt into the
stream of pilgrims from all over the world as you visit the Sanctuary of our Lady of the Rosary in Fatima. Fatima is
one of the most important shrines of the world dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
We, then proceed towards Lisbon, capital of Portugal, located on the north bank of the river Tagus. A city set on
seven hills, as the legend tells, with its cobble stoned pavements and narrow streets full of Art Nouveau cafés
promises a lot to discover.
Overnight at the hotel in Lisbon.
(Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner).
Salamanca
DAY 4 : 6th SEP
Guided City Tour of Lisbon
Visit to the Jeronimos Monastery
Cruise on the Tagus River
After a buffet breakfast, we take you on a city tour of Lisbon conducted by a local guide. We take you to visit the
Jeronimos Monastery, regarded as Lisbon’s most important landmark. The construction of this stunning
monastery began in 1502 and was completed before the end of the century. It managed to survive the great
earthquake in 1755, unlike most of the city. Also see the The Belém Tower which is located on the banks of the
Tagus River. See Lisbon’s cathedral which was built by Portugal’s first king, Dom Afonso Henriques (1109-1185).
It was damaged extensively during the great earthquake of 1755 and rebuilt in an earlier style. We then take you
on a mini cruise on the picturesque Tagus River which flows through the capital city of Lisbon. Enjoy the
panoramic sights
of Lisbon, a city that overlooks the river and the ocean.
Overnight at the hotel in Lisbon. (Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner)
The Jeronimos Monastery
DAY 5 : 7th SEP
Onto Seville
Enjoy Flamenco Show
After a buffet breakfast, we check-out and journey to Seville - Spain’s fourth largest city and the capital of
Andalusia. It is one of the most alluring cities in Europe. Upon arrival, we check into the hotel. Later, in the evening
enjoy the famous Flamenco Show watching a fantastic flamenco performance.
Overnight at the hotel in Seville.
(Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner)
Flamenco Show
DAY 6 : 8th SEP
Guided City Tour of Seville
Onto Fez
After a buffet breakfast, we check-out and proceed on a city tour of Seville conducted by a local guide. We begin
with a visit to the cathedral, which is the largest and highest cathedral in Spain. You get an opportunity to pay
respect to Christopher Columbus, whose mortal vestiges are said to be enshrined in the flamboyant mausoleum
in the south aisle. We also see the Giralda, adjacent to the cathedral, a splendid
example of Moorish art and now a symbol of Seville. You also get some time to stroll along the busy Santa Cruz
quarter. It is impossible to resist the charm of this district with its winding alleys, its picturesque lime washed
houses, its delicate hardly visible flowery patios and its small squares.
Drive to Algeciras and take ferry to Tangier and then drive to Fez - the most monumental one of the Imperial
Cities, its University of “Karaouyne” is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco, ancient theological schools, etc.
Overnight in Fez.
(Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner)
Museo Elder
DAY 7 : 9th SEP
Guided Tour of Fez
Onto Marrakesh
Enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities visiting the most interesting
points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, gate of Bab Bou Jelous and walking tour of the
“Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site.
Later we drive to Marrakesh.
Marrakesh - It is the fourth largest city & a former imperial city in western Morocco. Evening, enjoy
Fantasia show with local dinner in Marrakesh - a typical Moroccan feast served in an open-air setting. Seated on
cushions encircling the show arena, enjoy a traditional Moroccan meal and be serenaded by a chorus of girls and
boys
in traditional dress, accompanied by typical Arabian music. After this gorgeous meal, the fabulous Fantasia show
takes
over the arena.
Overnight in Marrakesh.
(Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner)
Fez
Alhambra Palace and General Life Gardens
DAY 8 : 10th SEP
Guided City Tour of Marrakesh
Visit the Saadian Tombs and The Bahia Palace
After a buffet breakfast, we take you on guided of city tour of Marrakesh. Next, we visit to the historical Marrakesh
the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia Minaret and Majorelle Gardens named after the famous
french painter who constructed here his art deco villa and started the botanical gardens. In 1980 it became the
residence of Yves Saint Laurent.
Later, we visit to the famous Djemaa El Fna square with its surrounding souks and handicraft quarters. Morrocan
tea is served at the “Maison de la photographie” a ride in the old town where clients can admire an amazing photo
collection of “Landscapes and Faces of Morocco”, between 1870 and 1950.
Overnight at Marrakesh.
(Breakfast ,Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 9 : 11th SEP
Excursion to The Ourika Valley
Visit to Botanical garden
Onto Casablanca
After breakfast, we check out and proceed for morning excursion to the Ourika Valley, a picturesque Valley dotted
with Berber villages at the foot of the Atlas mountains, on our way visit of the botanical gardens where Safran and
tea is being cultivated a Souk Tnine .
We then proceed to Casablanca. Upon arrival, check into the hotel & evening is free to explore city on your own.
Overnight at Casablanca.
(Breakfast , Lunch,Dinner)
Sagrada Familia
FC Barcelona
DAY 10 : 12th SEP
Guided City Tour of Casablanca
Visit to the Mosque Hasan II
After a buffet breakfast, we take you on a citytour of Casablanca - the economical Capital of Morocco. See the
central market which is the busiest shopping street of casablanca, the Habous district, the Royal Palace, the
Mohamed V square and the residential area of Anfa.
Next, we visit to the mosque Hasan II - It is the largest mosque in Morocco. Its minaret is the world’s tallest at 210
meters (689 ft) and Completed in 1993. Later we drive to Tangier to take the ferry to back to Spain – Algeciras.
On arrival at Algericas we drive to Puento Mayorga to overnight
Overnight at the at AC Hotel La Linea in Puento Mayorga.
(Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 11 : 13th SEP
Trip to Gibraltar
On to Granada
After a buffet breakfast, we check-out and drive to the Rock of Gibraltar, in British hands since 1704. Upon arrival,
we will take you on Guided tour of Gibraltar. See the Morrish castle & visit to St. Mischael’s caves and the colony
of Barbary apes.
Later, we drive to Granada via Malaga.
Granada is home to Spain’s greatest Moorish monuments. Splendid Moorish palaces and fortifications contrast
sharply with churches of more recent origin. Overnight in Granada.
(Breakfast ,Lunch,Dinner)
Hassan II Mosque at night
DAY 12 : 14th SEP
Visit Alhambra Palace and General Life Gardens
Onto Valencia
After a buffet breakfast, we check-out and we take you to visit Alhambra Palace, Spain’s outstanding symbol of
Moorish heritage. It is one of the country’s most visited tourist
attractions. Walk around the fortress, palace, patios and gardens which are undoubtedly some of the greatest
accomplishments of Islamic architecture. There is also time to amble through the magnificent Water gardens of
Generalife, the royal summer residence. The outstanding Gardens of Generalife are hailed among the most
beautiful gardens in the world and are filled with water springs, gardens and architecture of indescribable beauty.
Later, we drive to Valencia which is located on Spain’s eastern Mediterranean coast. Throughout history, Valencia
was one the most important sea ports of the Iberian Peninsula. The evening is free to explore the city on your
own.
Overnight at the hotel in Valencia.
Fantasia Show ,Marrakesh.
DAY 13 : 15th SEP
Guided City Tour of Valencia
Onto Barcelona.
After a buffet breakfast, we check-out and proceed for a guided panoramic city tour of Valencia. See the Town Hall,
the Bull Ring, the massive Gateway Towers of Serranos and Quart, and the new Arts and Science Complex
designed by the famous Valencian architect Calatrava. Also see the imposing La Seo Cathedral. Later, drive to
Barcelona, one of the best spots in the Mediterranean. Due to its superb location on the Mediterranean, its vibrant
street life, fascinating Gaudi architecture, superb cuisine and its world famous football team, Barcelona has
become among one of Europe’s most popular destinations.
Overnight at the hotel in Barcelona.
(Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner)
Saadian Tombs, Marrakech Bahia Palace
DAY 14 : 16th SEP
Guided City Tour of Barcelona
Visit to Sagrada Familia
Visit to FC Barcelona
After a buffet breakfast, we proceed for a city tour of Barcelona conducted by a local guide. See the magnificence
of the 14th century gothic cathedral, the unfinished glory of Gaudi’s controversial Sagrada Familia. Stroll through
the lively Ramblas, the city’s most spirited street with its colorful flower stalls and markets to the Christopher
Colombus monument near the waterfront. Also see Plaza de Cataluna, the largest and busiest square in the city
centre. Later, we visit FC Barcelona stadium which is the largest in all of Europe. Do not miss this fantastic
opportunity to retrace the footsteps of legendary players from past and present on this tour through Barcelona
FC’s Camp Nou football stadium.
Overnight at the hotel in Barcelona.
(Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner)
Bahia Palace
The Ourika Valley
DAY 15 : 17th SEP
Depart Barcelona
Return Home With Wonderful Memories
After a buffet breakfast, we check out and drive to the airport for your flight back home. It’s time to say goodbye to
all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back many happy memories of your holiday. We would like
you to spare a few minutes of your time to write and tell us how you enjoyed your holiday and any suggestions you
may have for the future.
(Breakfast)
MAJESTIC SPAIN
WITH
MOROCCO ( 14 nights / 15 days )
Tour Price includes
•
International Air Tickets Economy class from Chicago.
•
Accommodation at the hotels mentioned or similar.
•
Services of an SOTC Tour Manager.
•
Meals, coach tours, entrance fees, sightseeing & surface transportation as
mentioned in the itinerary.
•
Porterage of 01 bag per person ( at Hotel Check in / Check Out Only )
•
Tips for Local Guide & Coach driver ( Tour Manager tips not included )
•
02 bottle of 500 ml water per person per day.
MAJESTIC SPAIN
WITH
MOROCCO ( 14 nights / 15 days )
Tour Price does not include
1. Passport, Visa Charges
2. Travel insurance, laundry, wines, mineral water, telephone charges and all items
of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.
3. Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land
arrangement which may come in to effect prior to departure.
4. Tips for Tour Manager
5. Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘What your Tour Price includes’ box
MAJESTIC SPAIN
WITH
MOROCCO ( 14 nights / 15 days )
Important Points
• We strongly recommend you to take Travel Insurance for this tour.
• Bookings will not be activated without SOTC booking form duly filled and signed
by every Family/Couple
Flight Details
Iberia Airways
•
•
•
1 IB6274Y 02SEP Chicago to
2 IB2741Y 17SEP Barcelona to
3 IB6275Y 17SEP Madrid
to
Madrid 425P 730A 03SEP
Madrid 800A 925A
Chicago 1135A 200P
Tour Price
• Total Tour cost (Members) is $4100.00 with land and air ticket cost
• Land Tour cost is $2650.00
• Air Ticket cost is $1450.00
• **Total Tour Cost (Non-Members of IAMA-IL): 4200.00
Included in Tour price
• Porterage of 01 bag per person ( at Hotel Check in / Check Out Only )
• Tips for Local Guide & Coach driver ( Tour Manager tips not included )
• 02 bottle of 500 ml water per person per day.
Exclusion
• Note: Tour Manager tip should be payable on tour