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Tourcy presents… Spain & Morocco October 31 – November 12, 2020 Book by May 01, 2020 & Save $ 100 Per Person For more information contact Tracy Wilson Tourcy (812)781-0201 tourcy20@gmail.com
13 Days ● 18 Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 6 Dinners Book by May 01, 2020 & Save $100 Per Person: Double $4,499; Double $4,399* Single $5,349; Single $5,249; Triple $4,469 Triple $4,369 For bookings made after May 01, 2020 call for rates. Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Evansville Regional Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers **Alternate gateways are available upon request. Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $315 per person * All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change, based on air inclusive package from EVV IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.) Collette’s Flagship: Collette’s tours open the door to a world of amazing destinations. Marvel at must-see sights, sample regional cuisine, stay in centrally located hotels and connect with new and captivating cultures. These itineraries offer an inspiring and easy way to experience the world, where an expert guide takes care of all the details. 953488
Collette Experiences Must-See Inclusions Culinary Inclusions Embark on a walking tour Visit the final resting Enjoy a tour and tasting of Córdoba’s religious place of the Catholic of sherry at a bodega. marvel, the Mezquita. Monarchs at the Royal Learn the secrets of Stroll through the cobbled Chapel of Granada. paella in the region of alleyways of the ancient Explore Marrakech’s Andalusia. Medina of Fes. ancient El Bahia Palace. Savor traditional Visit Chefchaouen, the Moroccan fare at a family “Blue City” of Morocco. run riad. Highlights: Madrid, Córdoba, Granada's Royal Chapel, Seville, Paella Demonstration, Flamenco Show, Jerez de la Frontera, Sherry Tasting, Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fes, Rabat, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Marrakech, El Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, Choice on Tour, Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque Day 1: Saturday, October 31, 2020 century. Join a local expert to explore Overnight Flight Visit two continents the priceless masterpieces of the Prado and enjoy a true taste of Spain and Museum, which opened in 1819 and Morocco’s centuries-old customs, boasts the world's finest collection of cuisine and colorful culture. art by masters such as Velazquez and Goya. Enjoy the rest of your day at Day 2: Sunday, November 1, 2020 leisure to explore Madrid, or instead, Madrid, Spain - Tour Begins choose to purchase an optional tour to Welcome to Madrid, Spain’s dynamic magnificent Toledo, a 192 B.C. capital city. Gather with new friends UNESCO World Heritage Site on the tonight for an enjoyably charming Tagus River. (B) welcome dinner. (D) Day 4: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Day 3: Monday, November 2, 2020 Madrid - Córdoba - Granada Travel Madrid On a local-guided tour of to the extraordinary Moorish city of Madrid’s historic center, see the Córdoba. Reduce travel time and Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, the increase leisure time in Córdoba when site of many an event since the 17th
you choose to take the optional AVE intriguing myths, stories and legends high-speed train! On arrival, embark of Seville. Tour the Royal Alcázar* on a walking tour of the Mezquita (UNESCO) and walk through its (UNESCO). Originally built as a beautifully decorated courtyards mosque, it was converted into the featuring columns and exquisite city’s cathedral when the Christians plasterwork. Then, stroll the sprawling conquered the region in 1236. Stroll and colorful Alcázar grounds to find the historic Jewish Quarter, and later, one glorious garden after another. travel along the peaceful Sierra Next, see the Giralda Bell Tower and Nevada to Granada – the last great the majestic Seville Cathedral capital of the Moors in Spain before it (UNESCO). Continue on to the fell to the Catholic monarchs in 1492. winding narrow streets, quaint (B, D) courtyards, bright flowers, and Day 5: Wednesday, November 4, whitewashed buildings of Barrio 2020 Granada - Seville Join a local Santa Cruz, the old Jewish Quarter of Seville. At a local restaurant this expert for a tour of the Moorish- evening, learn the secrets of paella. influenced city of Granada. Explore Then, take your reserved seats for an the city’s main sights and enjoy a visit authentic flamenco show (UNESCO) to the Royal Chapel. Get a glimpse of featuring Seville’s top performers. (B, what life was like when the Moors D) occupied the city during a short walk through the Albayzíin neighborhood, Day 7: Friday, November 6, 2020 full of rich color and the aroma of Seville - Jerez de la Frontera - Tarifa - spices. Later, arrive in Seville, Spain’s Tangier, Morocco Depart Seville and cultural capital. (B) journey to Spain’s sherry region. Stop Day 6: Thursday, November 5, 2020 at a bodega in Jerez de la Frontera for Seville - Paella Demonstration - a tour and tasting before sitting down Flamenco - Seville Join a local expert for locally-curated tapas. After lunch, head to Tarifa and board the high in discovering the city’s historic speed ferry to the incredible continent Mudéjar architecture, and uncover the of Africa! A short ride across the
Strait of Gibraltar brings you to Day 9: Sunday, November 8, 2020 Fes Morocco and the city of Tangier. Discover Fes, one of the holiest cities Enjoy a free evening to explore this in the world. Learn of its historical revitalized seaside city. Take a stroll importance as a center of government, along the oceanfront promenade, visit philosophy, medicine, and religion the new marina, do some shopping in during a fascinating panoramic tour the Medina, or simply enjoy the views that includes the Medersa Bou Inania, from any one of the city’s many built in 1325. See the Jewish Quarter, restaurants. (B, L) the city ramparts and the gates of the Day 8: Saturday, November 7, 2020 Palace. Then, set out on a walking Tangier - Chefchaouen - Fes Journey tour in the Medina. Founded in the 9th from Tangier to Chefchaouen - the century, it is home to the world’s “Blue City” of Morocco. Take in the oldest continuously functioning beauty of the surrounding mountains, university. Amid the cobbled enhanced by the contrast of the alleyways of this ancient market, brightly painted Medina. Enjoy free you’ll find donkeys and mules laden time to explore the famous indigo- with goods walking alongside buyers. blue streets of this small town and Spend time at the famous leather stop in one of the many handicraft tanneries that date back to the 11th shops that are known for the wool century and are considered to be garments and woven blankets that are among the oldest tanneries in the unique to this region. This afternoon, world. View the honeycomb of vats arrive in Fes (UNESCO). The “Mecca exploding in brilliant colors. (B) of the West,” Fes has retained its Day 10: Monday, November 9, 2020 position as a religious capital of the Fes - Rabat - Marrakech This region. This evening, dine at a family morning, it’s off to Rabat, the capital run riad in the Medina and taste of Morocco, where you’ll visit the traditional Moroccan delights, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and recipes of which have been passed explore the Oudaya Kasbah. This down from generation to generation. evening, arrive in the exotic city of (B, D)
Marrakech. Choose to explore the city morning, venture to Casablanca and by night during an optional excursion tour the Hassan II Mosque, a stunning to Jemaa el Fna, Marrakech’s main and impressive high-tech architectural square, complete with a horse and masterpiece. See the city by night on carriage ride and a unique fusion your drive along the seashore to your dining experience. (B) farewell dinner at Rick’s Café, the Day 11: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 legendary saloon from the film Marrakech Explore Marrakech and its Casablanca. (B, D) ancient El Bahia Palace where you Day 13: Thursday, November 12, will find a sentry of nesting storks 2020 Casablanca - Tour Ends Your standing guard. Visit the vibrant and tour of two continents and two historic Jewish Mellah and see the countries with a rich, long-shared majestic 12th-century Koutoubia history comes to a close today. (B) Mosque. Pass by the Royal Palace during a tour of the ancient city wall. Enter the 11th-century walled Medina Itinerary at a glance and enjoy time to mingle with locals Day 1 Overnight Flight and artisans as you shop at the ancient Days 2, 3 Riu Plaza Espana, Madrid market. Then, it’s your choice! Visit Day 4 Catalonia Granada , one of the most beautiful botanical Granada gardens in Morocco, Jardin Majorelle, Days 5, 6 Eurostars Torre Sevilla, before venturing to the Berber Seville Museum -OR- visit the Yves Saint Day 7 Hilton Tanger City Center Laurent Museum – a showcase of art, Hotel , Tangier fashion, and design by the iconic Algerian designer. Tonight, an Days 8, 9 Barcelo Fes Medina , Fes unforgettable dining experience awaits Days 10, 11 Radisson Blu Marrakech you behind the doors of an opulent Carre Eden , Marrakesh palace. (B, D) Day 12 Movenpick Hotel Day 12: Wednesday, November 11, Casablanca , Casablanca 2020 Marrakech - Casablanca This On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Experience It! Fes and the Medina Fes, the former capital of Morocco and one of the holiest cities in the world. Here, time seems to stand still among its well-preserved buildings and deep traditions. This is Moroccan culture at its most sincere, and the lifestyle here has contributed greatly to Fes’ given title of a “cultural and spiritual center.” In the Medina of Fes, discover one of the most historic towns of the Arab-Muslim world. Its monumental buildings preserve the memory of the Idrisid dynasty that ruled there from 789 to 808 A.D. To enter through the Blue Gate, Bab Boujeloud, For important reservation information visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/953488. You can also find this information on your tour documents.
into the Medina, is to step inside a labyrinth of surprises. More than a thousand years of Moroccan heritage has been preserved in this UNESCO World Heritage site, where street vendors and buyers walk alongside goods-laden donkeys and mules past ancient mosques, madrases and intricate carvings. This is Fes, another world in the northwest of Morocco, inspiring, vibrant, and authentic. Please Note: Single accommodations are limited and are IDENTIFICATION available on a first come, first served basis. Passports are required for this tour at your Coaches on this tour are not lavatory expense. Certain countries require a minimum equipped. In this case, frequent stops are of 6 months passport validity from date of made during travel periods. return home. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit *Should the Royal Alcázar of Seville close for a www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State government function, it will be replaced with a Department for the latest details about visit to the Seville Cathedral. passports and visa requirements. This tour includes moderate physical activity. IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients The itinerary blends some longer days with traveling abroad take a photocopy of their shorter days and more leisure time. Walking passport and applicable visas. It should be tours, as well as walking slightly longer packed separately from your actual passport distances, up stairs or on uneven walking and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy surfaces, should be expected. at home with your emergency contact. Please be advised many airlines do not Effective for travel after January 2021, all provide advance seat assignments until check- visitors who do not need a visa to enter Europe in at the airport. Advance seating will be will be expected to apply for an ETIAS travel subject to the airline's terms and conditions. authorization, for a fee, when visiting a Economy air rate and schedule are applicable Schengen Area Country. To identify Schengen for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same Area Countries and to complete the ETIAS flights and dates. application, please visit A deposit of $500 per person is due upon https://www.etiasvisa.com/ reservation. A second deposit of $1,500 per To complete your tour, we include roundtrip person is due by April 24, 2020. airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our Reservations are made on a first come, first airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for served basis. Reservations made after the your own air, we are pleased to provide you deposit due date of April 24, 2020 are based the option of purchasing these transfers. upon availability. Final payment due by Please note that all transfers will leave at pre- September 01, 2020. Deposits are scheduled times. refundable up until May 01, 2020. Hotel check-in on your day of arrival is 3:00 CST#2006766-20 UBN#601220855 Nevada p.m. Rooms may not be available prior to that Sellers of Travel Registration No. 2003-0279 time.
Optional Tours: Madrid Toledo $105 USD 11/02/2020 The ancient, medieval city of Toledo is a UNESCO World Heritage city with more than 100 monuments. You'll discover a glorious city filled with amazing medieval architecture. This former capital of Spain (until 1560) has always been regarded as the city of three cultures (Christian, Jewish and Islamic). Toledo offers one of the most comprehensive collections of architecture in Spain: Arabian, Jewish, Mudéjar, Gothic, Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque. Join a local expert on a walking tour into the past along Toledo’s cobblestone alleyways and explore the historic city center, one of the largest in Spain. See the magnificent 13th-century Gothic Cathedral, considered to be the magnum opus of the Gothic style in Spain. A highlight of any visit to Toledo is seeing the famous paintings by the 16th-century master, El Greco. Toledo was the setting for many of El Greco's artworks, and a tour highlight is a stop at the Church of Santo Tome to view El Greco’s masterpiece painting, The Burial of Count Orgaz. Duration: Approximately 5 hours. Please note a minimum of 15 passengers is required. Transportation is included. Marrakesh Marrakech by Night $95 USD 11/09/2020 Jemaa el Fna, the main square and market of Marrakech, comes alive at night. Your senses will tingle as you walk through the square on a guided tour – smell the intoxicating culinary creations from the food stalls and listen to the rhythms of local musicians and entertainers. Storytellers often have crowds around them listening to ancient tales passed down from generations. Enjoy time on your own to explore the square. Perhaps you will visit one of the local fortune tellers to have your future told to you or listen to the hypnotic tunes of the snake charmers. Later, enjoy a traditional dinner at a local restaurant off of the square and toast to your evening in Marrakech. Duration: Approximately 3 hours. Please note a minimum of 5 passengers is required. Transportation is included. Torremolinos Ave High Speed Train - Madrid to $165 USD 11/03/2020 Cordoba Don’t feel like making the road trip from Madrid to Cordoba? Upgrade to a seat aboard the AVE high-speed train. Sit back and relax as you travel at speeds upward of 120 miles per hour on a luxurious and stylish ride that allows you even more free time in Cordoba. Stop for lunch before joining the rest of the group for the afternoon tour. Duration: Approximately 4 hours. Please note a minimum of 2 passengers is required. This option must be purchased no later than 50 days prior to departure as it is required to secure rail tickets in advance. This option cannot be purchased on tour. Tickets are 2nd class rail tickets. The journey is roughly 2 hours in length and passengers should arrive in Cordoba just after 11:00 AM. Guests will then be greeted by a transfer and driven (10 minutes) to the entrance of the old town of Cordoba. Guests will have leisure time upon arrival to have lunch, enjoy shopping or see additional sights on their own. For more information visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/953488
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