Itenery 10 Hari : Islamic Spain & Morocco

Senin, 18 Mei 2015

Itenery 10 Hari : Islamic Spain & Morocco

Islamic Spain & Morocco

10 days / 9 nights (option 1) – Halal

MADRID – GRANADA – CORDOBA – SEVILLE- TANGIER-

CASABLANCA – FEZ - MARRAKECH

Only 14 km separate Europe from Africa, Spain from Morocco. Two lands, once, shared the Muslim culture. We propose a journey that will transport the traveller from the essence of the ancient Al-Andalus and the beautiful landscapes and cities of Andalusia–Cordoba, Granada, Seville…-to the fascinating Morocco. And here, some of the most emblematic sights of this vibrant north African country, including the magical Marrakech. A striking encounter between old and new that is expressed in the architecture, crafts and daily life of these always amazing cities.

Itinerary:

1st. Day MADRID

Arrival at Madrid International Airport. Welcome by a member of our staff and transfer to the selected hotel. Free time until dinner. Overnight in Madrid.

2nd. Day MADRID

Breakfast. Panoramic city tour through the highlights of Madrid, the only western capital founded by Muslims and one of the liveliest and most charming cities in Europe: Plaza de España, Gran Vía, Habsburg old Quarter, Mayor Street, Puerta del Sol, Cibeles Fountain, Puerta de Alcalá, the Bullring, Paseo de la Castellana, and, of course, Real Madrid Stadium. Visit to the Royal Palace, the largest royal palace in Western Europe. It was built on the site of the old Alcázar, the Moorish castle destroyed by fire in 1734, but the site has been occupied since the 10th century by the Muslim. In the afternoon, free time until dinner. Overnight in Madrid.

3nd Day.MADRID – GRANADA

Breakfast. Departure towards Granada (Gharnata) the last Muslim Kingdom in Al Andalus. After lunch, guided visit to the wonderful Alhambra, the red fortress and palace built on top of a hill, the most visited attraction in Spain and one of the most famous in the world: Alcazaba (Citadel), the three Nasrid Palaces and the magnificent gardens of the Generalife. Dinner at Halal local restaurant in the old Arab quarter known as Albaicín (declared World Heritage by Unesco). Overnight in Granada.

4th Day. GRANADA – CORDOBA

Breakfast. Departure towards Córdoba, peak splendor of Al Andalus. Before reaching the impressive Ummayad capital, visit to the nearby palatial city of Medina al-Zahara, which can be considered the first parliament of Europe. After lunch, Guided visit to the superb historic center of Cordoba (the exquisite Great –Aljama- Mosque, the most splendid Islamic monument in the western world, walls, Torre de la Calahorra, the Roman Bridge, and the Arab quarter of the old medina with its lively shops). Free time until dinner. Overnight in Córdoba.

5th Day. CORDOBA - SEVILLE

Breakfast. Transfer to Seville (Isbiliya), current capital of Andalusia, filled with scent of azahar (orange blossom). Panoramic and walking tour through the most iconic and beautiful sights of this wonderful city: the emblematic Giralda, former Almohad minaret, the banks of the Guadalquivir River, the Torre del Oro, Plaza de España y Maria Luisa Park…. After lunch, free time. Halal dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Seville.

6th Day. SEVILLE- TARIFA- TANGIER

Breakfast. Departure towards Tarifa. Proceed to the Harbour. After crossing the Gibraltar Strait between Spain and Morocco, arrival to Tangier, city of huge strategic importance at the entrance to the Mediterranean, and the enthralling gateway to Africa. Panoramic tour will include, time permitting, Cap Spartel, Kasbah, medina, Mellah, Berber souks. Dinner at local restaurant and lodging at the selected hotel.

7th Day. TANGIER – FEZ

After breakfast, departure towards Fez, the religious and intellectual capital of Morocco: the medieval medina (declared World Heritage site by UNESCO) with its Attarine and Bou Inania medersas, the Nejjarine fountain, the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum and the Karaouine Mosque, one of the most imposing in Morocco. It houses a university which is thought to be the oldest in the world, founded in the middle of the 9th century by a woman. Dinner and overnight in Fez.

8th Day. FEZ – CASABLANCA- MARRAKECH

Breakfast. Transfer to Marrakech via Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco, a vast sprawling and modern city with more than 3 million inhabitants which principal attraction is the Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1933 on land reclaimed from the Atlantic. This breathtaking mosque, with the world’s tallest minaret, is able to accommodate more than 100,000 worshipers. Before driving through quartier Anfa, la Corniche, ontinuation to Marrakech. Founded in 1070-72 by the Almoravids, this magical city remained a political, economic and cultural center for a long period. Its influence was felt throughout the western Muslim world, from North Africa to Andalusia. Dinner and accommodation in Marrakech.

9th Day. MARRAKECH

Breakfast. The whole day is devoted to sighteeing Marrakech, the magical red city full of gardens and surrounded by snow-capped mountains. We will visit the historical city: the Koutoubia minaret, the Saadian tombs, the Bahia palace, and the Mederssa ben Yopussef and its museum. Late in the afternoon, we will visit the very famous Djemaa El Fna square with its surrounding, the medina and the Bazars, souks and handicraft quarters. In 2001 the cultural space of Jemaa el-Fna was proclaimed Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Dinner and overnight in Marrakesh.

10th Day. MARRAKECH – CASABLANCA

After breakfast, transfer to Mohammed V airport of Casablanca, depending of departure time. End of our services.

GIT PRICES (commissionable)

Per person, in shared double or twin standard room, in EUR

	15+1 pax	16+1 pax	17+1 pax	18+1 pax	19+1 pax

HB	1.260 €	1.232 €	1.234 €	1.209 €	1.189 €

FB	230 €

	20+1 pax	25+1 pax	30+1 pax	35+1 pax	40+1 pax
HB	1.140 €	1.096 €	1.057 €	1.023 €	1.005 €

FB	224 €

Single Supplement: 296 €

High Season Sup. (May, June, Sept. Oct): 66 €

The price includes:

· Accommodation in downtown 4*hotels with breakfast.

· 9 x Halal dinners at local restaurants or hotels (FB with supplement).

· Services of a Muslim English speaking escort guide during the whole tour. (1 in Spain / 1 in Morocco). (Indonesian Muslim guide in Spain, if avalilable, with supplement).

· Tour leader free of charges.

· Specialized touristic guides for visits in Córdoba and Granada.

· Modern & comfortable AC private coach with driver during the whole tour.

· Entrance fees for sights as mentioned in program.

· OW ticket ferry Tarifa-Tangier

· Travel insurance.

· Local taxes

The price does not include:

· International flights.

· Tips, porterage and personal expenses.

· Other items not mentioned in “The price includes”.

Please note