PILGRIMAGE TO MOROCCO, GIBRALTAR, SPAIN AND PORTUGAL

Itinerary

Apr 12 Day 1 Board your overnight flight to Casablanca.

Apr 13 Day 2 Upon arrival in the morning, tour the modern city of Casablanca where we admire the monumental Hassan II Mosque which features the 210 metres high minaret, the tallest structure in Morocco. We marvel at the breathtaking views and the fine artisanship: hand carved wood and stone, marble floors and gilded ceilings. Mass, dinner and overnight.

Apr 14 Day 3 After breakfast, we leave for the imperial city of Rabat, a bustling city with several sights and a rich history. We wander the peaceful blue and white streets, admire the medieval fortification of Chellah Necropolis, and walk through the Andalusian Gardens. Next, we visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, a masterpiece of modern Alaouite dynasty architecture housing the tombs of the Moroccan king and his sons, distinguished by its brilliant white silhouette and exquisite tilework. Mass. Dinner and overnight in Fes.

Apr 15 Day 4 Full day in Fes, considered to be Morocco’s cultural capital, the medieval city of Fes, the oldest of the four imperial cities in Morocco founded over 1000 years ago and perhaps the most interesting to explore. Meet your guide and spend the day learning about the history and culture as you navigate the two median quarters (Fes el Bali and Fes al Jdid) on foot since it is the largest urban car free zone in the world. Some time for shopping at the local souk (market). Dinner and overnight.

Apr 16 Day 5 After breakfast, we leave for Tangier, a fascinating Moroccan city. It has a sense of exotic mystery, interesting history, unspoiled beaches, and friendly people. On the way, stop in the imperial city of Meknes. Dinner and overnight in Tangier.

Apr 17 Day 6 In the morning, we take a scenic drive to Cap Spartel, the northwesternmost point of mainland Africa, where we can stand by its historic 1864 lighthouse and witness the stunning meeting point of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Next, we stop at the Sultan’s Palace, or as it is known here, ‘Dar el Makhzen’. Some free time to shop at famous Petit Socco Souk, a traditional North African-style covered market. Mass, dinner and overnight.

Apr 18 Day 7 After breakfast, we will travel by bus and ferry to Algeciras /Tarifa, then continue to Gibraltar area. Mass. Dinner and overnight in Gibraltar area.

Apr 19 Day 8 After breakfast, city tour of Gibraltar, a British overseas territory. Just 6.8square kilometres in size, with a population of 30,000, it has the 5th highest density of any country in the world, English is the official language, but many people also speak Spanish. Mass. Dinner and overnight in Antequera Spain area.

Apr 20 Day 9 Today, our journey brings us to Cordoba. In the 11th century it was one of the most important cities in Europe, where people of different cultures and religions: Jews, Muslims and Christians were living peacefully together. We visit the Cathedral and former Great Mosque of Córdoba, the Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption), known by the inhabitants of Córdoba as the Mezquita-Catedral (Mosque–Cathedral), today a World Heritage site. Mass. Continue to Seville for dinner and overnight .

Apr 21 Day 10 In the morning, we start our tour by a panoramic sightseeing tour of the city, including La Giralda, the Bell Tower, the Royal Alcazar and Maria Luisa Parkwe. Also, we will visit the Seville Cathedral, the largest in the world with Christopher Columbus’ tomb and spend some time in the old city where we have the opportunity to view the Metropol Parasol, the largest wooden structure in the world. Mass, dinner & overnight in Seville.

Apr 22 Day 11 In the morning, travel to Fatima. En route, stop in Badajoz, Spain for a short city tour and lunch break. Dinner and overnight in Fatima.

Apr 23 Day 12 Full day in Fatima, famous for the apparitions of our Lady of the Rosary to three shepherd children: Lucia dos Santos and her two cousins. Mass in Fatima celebrating vigil of Our Lady of Rosary and anniversary of Last Apparition. We are going to visit the Apparition Chapel, the Basilica that contains the tombs of St. Francisco, St. Jacinta and sister Lucia. Later we visit the village of Aljustrel and the houses where children used to live. We stop in Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared on August 19, 1917. We also stop at the places where the Angel of Peace appeared to the little shepherds in 1916, to prepare them for the future apparitions of the Virgin Mary. Some free time in the afternoon for individual activities and prayers. Dinner and Overnight in Fatima.

Apr 24 Day 13 In the morning, we visit Nazaré. According to the Legend of Nazaré the town derives its name from a small wooden statue of the Virgin Mary, a Black Madonna brought by a monk in the 4th century from Nazareth. On the way back to Fatima, we stop in medieval walled town of Obidos. When 13th-century Portuguese Queen Isabel passed through Obidos and marveled at its beauty, her husband King Denis I simply gave it to her. For centuries after, the kings of Portugal followed suit, presenting the picturesque little town to their queens as a wedding gift. Dinner, procession with candles and overnight in Fatima.

Apr 25 Day 14 After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.

TOUR COST CAD$4,190.00 INCLUDES:

– hotel accommodation first class or superior tourist class based on double occupancy
– All taxes and tips
– 2 meals breakfast and dinner daily
– All sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR:
– Air transportation
– Single supplement
– Meals not specified, insurance, documentation

HOW TO BOOK:
A non refundable deposit of $300.00 per person is required at time of booking. Insurance with premium(if desired) must be purchased at the time of booking.

BALANCE OF PAYMENT
Balance due is payable 105 days prior to departure
For late bookings /within 105 days/ full payment is due immediately.

CANCELLATION:
If cancellation is necessary, please advise QS Travel & Tours immediately in writing. Cancellation charges are as follows:
105 days before departure ………………………………………………..$300.00 per person
Between 105 and 46 days before departure ……………..…………50% of the total cost
45 days or less ………………………………………………………………. 100% of the total cost

IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING:
A $25 administration charge will be applied for changes you make to your booking outside the 90 days to departure period. Please note name changes are not allowed and such will be treated as cancellations.

IF QS TRAVEL & TOURS CHANGES YOUR BOOKING:
QS Travel & Tours will advise you of any change we feel significantly alters the holiday which you have purchased from us. Occasionally, changes might occur close to departure time. In such cases, you will be notified as early as possible. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the local tour operator may have to make last minute changes in hotel or schedule. In case the standard of the accommodation is changed, QS Travel & Tours will offer the choice of a full and immediate refund or comparable alternate travel services acceptable to you.

UNUSED SERVICES:
No refund or adjustment can be made for any portion of holiday not used.

GOOD VALUE AND EXPECTATIONS:
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FLIGHT CONNECTIONS:
In the event of a change in our flight times, with or without notice, we cannot accept responsibility for any special connecting fares which you might purchase and which cannot be changed without penalty.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION:
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BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
One piece of luggage of 23kg per person plus a carry-on-bag /weighting not more than 5 kg/

FLIGHT TIMES
All flight times are subject to change with or without prior notice to the passengers or his/her agent. QS Travel & Tours does not accept liability for missed connection or any expenses resulting from an off-schedule, rescheduled or late flight operations.

PRICES
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LIABILITY
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TRAVEL INSURANCE
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