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Page 1: Tourcy presents… Spain & Morocco · 2019. 10. 29. · Marrakech, El Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, Choice on Tour, Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque Day 1: Saturday, October 31, 2020

Tourcy presents…

Spain & Morocco October 31 – November 12, 2020

For more information contact Tracy Wilson

Tourcy (812)781-0201

[email protected]

Book by May 01, 2020

& Save $100

Per Person

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13 Days ● 18 Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 6 Dinners

Book by May 01, 2020 & Save $100 Per Person: Double $4,499; Single $5,349; Triple $4,469

Double $4,399* Single $5,249; 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

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Collette Experiences

Embark on a walking tour of Córdoba’s religious marvel, the Mezquita.

Stroll through the cobbled alleyways of the ancient Medina of Fes.

Must-See Inclusions

Visit the final resting place of the Catholic Monarchs at the Royal Chapel of Granada.

Explore Marrakech’s ancient El Bahia Palace.

Visit Chefchaouen, the “Blue City” of Morocco.

Culinary Inclusions

Enjoy a tour and tasting of sherry at a bodega.

Learn the secrets of paella in the region of Andalusia.

Savor traditional Moroccan fare at a family 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 Overnight Flight Visit two continents

and enjoy a true taste of Spain and

Morocco’s centuries-old customs,

cuisine and colorful culture.

Day 2: Sunday, November 1, 2020 Madrid, Spain - Tour Begins Welcome to Madrid, Spain’s dynamic

capital city. Gather with new friends

tonight for an enjoyably charming

welcome dinner. (D)

Day 3: Monday, November 2, 2020 Madrid On a local-guided tour of

Madrid’s historic center, see the

Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, the

site of many an event since the 17th

century. Join a local expert to explore

the priceless masterpieces of the Prado

Museum, which opened in 1819 and

boasts the world's finest collection of

art by masters such as Velazquez and

Goya. Enjoy the rest of your day at

leisure to explore Madrid, or instead,

choose to purchase an optional tour to

magnificent Toledo, a 192 B.C.

UNESCO World Heritage Site on the

Tagus River. (B)

Day 4: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Madrid - Córdoba - Granada Travel

to the extraordinary Moorish city of

Córdoba. Reduce travel time and

increase leisure time in Córdoba when

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you choose to take the optional AVE

high-speed train! On arrival, embark

on a walking tour of the Mezquita

(UNESCO). Originally built as a

mosque, it was converted into the

city’s cathedral when the Christians

conquered the region in 1236. Stroll

the historic Jewish Quarter, and later,

travel along the peaceful Sierra

Nevada to Granada – the last great

capital of the Moors in Spain before it

fell to the Catholic monarchs in 1492.

(B, D)

Day 5: Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Granada - Seville Join a local

expert for a tour of the Moorish-

influenced city of Granada. Explore

the city’s main sights and enjoy a visit

to the Royal Chapel. Get a glimpse of

what life was like when the Moors

occupied the city during a short walk

through the Albayzíin neighborhood,

full of rich color and the aroma of

spices. Later, arrive in Seville, Spain’s

cultural capital. (B)

Day 6: Thursday, November 5, 2020 Seville - Paella Demonstration - Flamenco - Seville Join a local expert

in discovering the city’s historic

Mudéjar architecture, and uncover the

intriguing myths, stories and legends

of Seville. Tour the Royal Alcázar*

(UNESCO) and walk through its

beautifully decorated courtyards

featuring columns and exquisite

plasterwork. Then, stroll the sprawling

and colorful Alcázar grounds to find

one glorious garden after another.

Next, see the Giralda Bell Tower and

the majestic Seville Cathedral

(UNESCO). Continue on to the

winding narrow streets, quaint

courtyards, bright flowers, and

whitewashed buildings of Barrio

Santa Cruz, the old Jewish Quarter of

Seville. At a local restaurant this

evening, learn the secrets of paella.

Then, take your reserved seats for an

authentic flamenco show (UNESCO)

featuring Seville’s top performers. (B,

D)

Day 7: Friday, November 6, 2020 Seville - Jerez de la Frontera - Tarifa - Tangier, Morocco Depart Seville and

journey to Spain’s sherry region. Stop

at a bodega in Jerez de la Frontera for

a tour and tasting before sitting down

for locally-curated tapas. After lunch,

head to Tarifa and board the high

speed ferry to the incredible continent

of Africa! A short ride across the

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Strait of Gibraltar brings you to

Morocco and the city of Tangier.

Enjoy a free evening to explore this

revitalized seaside city. Take a stroll

along the oceanfront promenade, visit

the new marina, do some shopping in

the Medina, or simply enjoy the views

from any one of the city’s many

restaurants. (B, L)

Day 8: Saturday, November 7, 2020 Tangier - Chefchaouen - Fes Journey

from Tangier to Chefchaouen - the

“Blue City” of Morocco. Take in the

beauty of the surrounding mountains,

enhanced by the contrast of the

brightly painted Medina. Enjoy free

time to explore the famous indigo-

blue streets of this small town and

stop in one of the many handicraft

shops that are known for the wool

garments and woven blankets that are

unique to this region. This afternoon,

arrive in Fes (UNESCO). The “Mecca

of the West,” Fes has retained its

position as a religious capital of the

region. This evening, dine at a family

run riad in the Medina and taste

traditional Moroccan delights, the

recipes of which have been passed

down from generation to generation.

(B, D)

Day 9: Sunday, November 8, 2020 Fes Discover Fes, one of the holiest cities

in the world. Learn of its historical

importance as a center of government,

philosophy, medicine, and religion

during a fascinating panoramic tour

that includes the Medersa Bou Inania,

built in 1325. See the Jewish Quarter,

the city ramparts and the gates of the

Palace. Then, set out on a walking

tour in the Medina. Founded in the 9th

century, it is home to the world’s

oldest continuously functioning

university. Amid the cobbled

alleyways of this ancient market,

you’ll find donkeys and mules laden

with goods walking alongside buyers.

Spend time at the famous leather

tanneries that date back to the 11th

century and are considered to be

among the oldest tanneries in the

world. View the honeycomb of vats

exploding in brilliant colors. (B)

Day 10: Monday, November 9, 2020 Fes - Rabat - Marrakech This

morning, it’s off to Rabat, the capital

of Morocco, where you’ll visit the

Mausoleum of Mohammed V and

explore the Oudaya Kasbah. This

evening, arrive in the exotic city of

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Marrakech. Choose to explore the city

by night during an optional excursion

to Jemaa el Fna, Marrakech’s main

square, complete with a horse and

carriage ride and a unique fusion

dining experience. (B)

Day 11: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Marrakech Explore Marrakech and its

ancient El Bahia Palace where you

will find a sentry of nesting storks

standing guard. Visit the vibrant and

historic Jewish Mellah and see the

majestic 12th-century Koutoubia

Mosque. Pass by the Royal Palace

during a tour of the ancient city wall.

Enter the 11th-century walled Medina

and enjoy time to mingle with locals

and artisans as you shop at the ancient

market. Then, it’s your choice! Visit

one of the most beautiful botanical

gardens in Morocco, Jardin Majorelle,

before venturing to the Berber

Museum -OR- visit the Yves Saint

Laurent Museum – a showcase of art,

fashion, and design by the iconic

Algerian designer. Tonight, an

unforgettable dining experience awaits

you behind the doors of an opulent

palace. (B, D)

Day 12: Wednesday, November 11, 2020 Marrakech - Casablanca This

morning, venture to Casablanca and

tour the Hassan II Mosque, a stunning

and impressive high-tech architectural

masterpiece. See the city by night on

your drive along the seashore to your

farewell dinner at Rick’s Café, the

legendary saloon from the film

Casablanca. (B, D)

Day 13: Thursday, November 12, 2020 Casablanca - Tour Ends Your

tour of two continents and two

countries with a rich, long-shared

history comes to a close today. (B)

Itinerary at a glance Day 1 Overnight Flight

Days 2, 3 Riu Plaza Espana, Madrid

Day 4 Catalonia Granada , Granada

Days 5, 6 Eurostars Torre Sevilla, Seville

Day 7 Hilton Tanger City Center Hotel , Tangier

Days 8, 9 Barcelo Fes Medina , Fes

Days 10, 11 Radisson Blu Marrakech Carre Eden , Marrakesh

Day 12 Movenpick Hotel Casablanca , Casablanca

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.

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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: IDENTIFICATION Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity from date of return home. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements. IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

Effective for travel after January 2021, all visitors who do not need a visa to enter Europe will be expected to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization, for a fee, when visiting a Schengen Area Country. To identify Schengen Area Countries and to complete the ETIAS application, please visit https://www.etiasvisa.com/

To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.

Hotel check-in on your day of arrival is 3:00 p.m. Rooms may not be available prior to that time.

Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.

Coaches on this tour are not lavatory equipped. In this case, frequent stops are made during travel periods.

*Should the Royal Alcázar of Seville close for a government function, it will be replaced with a visit to the Seville Cathedral.

This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces, should be expected.

Please be advised many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until check-in at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline's terms and conditions.

Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates.

A deposit of $500 per person is due upon reservation. A second deposit of $1,500 per person is due by April 24, 2020. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the deposit due date of April 24, 2020 are based upon availability. Final payment due by September 01, 2020. Deposits are refundable up until May 01, 2020.

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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

Cordoba

$165 USD 11/03/2020

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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The Collette Passport Club When you travel with Collette, you’re automatically enrolled as a member of Collette’s loyalty program, The Collette Passport Club. As a member of The Collette Passport Club, you will receive a $150 travel credit for each trip you take† along with other great travel benefits, fun gifts, and special recognition.

Our Worry-Free Travel Protection Plan Sometimes life happens, and your carefully-made plans have to change on the fly. With Collette’s worry-free Travel Protection Plan, you can cancel your trip for any reason right up until the day prior to departure and receive a full refund (less the cost of insurance). You’re also covered on tour – if you have to return home early, need medical assistance, are delayed on tour for more than 12 hours, or lose your baggage, you’re covered. This is just one of the ways we are with you at every step of the journey – even before it begins. Learn more at gocollette.com/guided-travel#no_worries_waiver

The Collette Gateway The Collette Gateway is designed to be your "one-stop shop" with all the important travel information you need, plus a lot of experience-enhancing extras you’ll love. By registering for the Collette Gateway, you can discover more about your destination, explore exciting optional excursions, get a checklist of important things needed for a smooth journey, and access your Collette Passport Club features. Learn more at gateway.gocollette.com

† Full credit is valid for your next tour when travel is completed within 12 months of the original trip. $100 of the credit remains valid for travel within 13-24 months. Credit expires 24 months after the original trip.