Best of Spain, Portugal and Morocco (Tour code: 12396)

Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Madrid at Hotel Princesa Plaza or similar.

Gran via Madrid

After breakfast, enjoy your morning Madrid panoramic city tour: discover the medieval origins of the city, with its Arabic fortress at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town-planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá.

Admire the contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla, and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium.

The afternoon is free for you to explore the other wonders of city has to offer and join your fellow travelers for an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Madrid at Hotel Princesa Plaza or similar.

Plaza Mayor

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart from Madrid to reach Salamanca and enjoy free time in this UNESCO World Heritage University City of great architectural and artistic wealth.

In the afternoon, depart to the Portuguese border and arrive in Porto. Located along the Douro River estuary in northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European towns and was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.

Overnight stay in Porto at Hotel AC Porto or similar.

Puente Viejo, Salamanca

Breakfast at the hotel, then take part in a panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered a World Heritage city. You will admire the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building, and the Santa Clara church.

Afterward, enjoy a different perspective of the city with the Douro River Cruise and discover the local historical heritage by visiting one well-known Port Wine Cellar, with a wine tasting included. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay in Porto at Hotel AC Porto or similar.

Douro Panoramic View

After breakfast, departure to Coimbra, which hosts one of the oldest universities in Europe and represents the birthplace of Fado. Free time for lunch and then proceed to Fatima, the centre of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. Visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, the heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles.

Overnight stay in Fatima at Hotel Sao Jose or similar.

Coimbra Riverfront City

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO.

Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time to relax and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage Site) with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery, whose origins date back to the XII C. The last stop for the day is in Lisbon.

Overnight stay in Lisbon at Hotel Roma or similar.

Batalha Monastery

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo. Drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, the Coach Museum, the Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, and Liberty Avenue.

Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of colour housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past.

Join your fellow travelers and enjoy a typical Portuguese dinner visiting one of the oldest Fado venues in the city and located in one of the most interesting cultural neighborhoods in the area.

Overnight stay in Lisbon at Hotel Roma or similar.

Portugal Commerce Square

After breakfast, depart to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Caceres, considered such important historical site thanks to its mix of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic, and Italian Renaissance architecture.

Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with the famous Medieval Quarter. Then, continue to Cordoba, the former capital of the Caliphate.

Overnight stay in Cordoba at Hotel Tryp Cordoba or similar.

Caceres

Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of the city's Mosque and its other famous sites. Ease your mind and spirit by strolling through the narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter.

In the afternoon, continue your journey towards Seville.

Overnight in Seville at Hotel Catalonia Santa Justa or similar.

Cordoba Mosque interior

After breakfast, enjoy a morning panoramic city tour of the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome, the Santa Cruz quarter, Maria Luisa Park, and Plaza de España.

Afternoon at leisure for you to discover the views and flavors of this wonderful city. 

Overnight in Seville at Hotel Catalonia Santa Justa or similar.

Cathedral de Seville

After breakfast at the hotel, drive south and pass through typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range.

We continue our journey with an authentic Olive Oil Experience at a local Almazara, LA Organic. Walk through their olive tree fields and taste their organic olive oil production. Bond for the beautiful Spanish Mediterranean coast, we will continue to Costa del Sol.

Overnight stay in Costa del Sol at Hotel Sol Don Pablo or similar.

Ronda

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy the lovely beaches of the Costa del Sol and neighbouring places.

Overnight stay in Costa del Sol at Hotel Sol Don Pablo or similar.

Costa del Sol

After breakfast at the hotel, drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol and arrive at Tarifa, where a ferry boat will be used for the short crossing of the strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Tangier: disembark, clear customs, and drive southwards to Casablanca, the current industrial and economic capital and most populated city, housing 10% of the country's population. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Enjoy dinner at the hotel.

Overnight in Casablanca in Hotel Mogador Marina or similar.

Mosque of Casablanca, Morocco

After breakfast at the hotel, start your panoramic city tour through the most exciting sections of the city, such as Anfa Boulevard, Nations square, and the residential areas, and visit the outside of Hassan II Grand Mosque. 

Departure towards Marrakech, the capital of the South, located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-desert area. City sightseeing, including the Koutoubia Tower, the twin tower of the Giralda in Seville, Saadines Tombs, and Bay Palace. Walk through the medina, souks, and the magical Jma El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, and dancers, transforming the city centre into an open-air theatre. Don't forget to bring your camera!

Have a delightful dinner at the hotel.

Overnight in Marrakesh at Hotel Mogador Kasbah or similar.

Marrakech

After breakfast, head early for Rabat, Morocco's capital.

Visit the Royal Palace's exterior, the Mohamed V Mausoleum, and the Hassan Tower. Then go to the Imperial City of Meknes, where you will see the Bab el Mansour Walls and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, Morocco's only mosque that allows non-Muslims.

After the excursion, arrive at Fez, the most monumental one of the Imperial Cities, its University of Karaouyne is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco, ancient theological schools, and so on.

Have a delightful dinner at the hotel.

Overnight in Fez at Hotel Menzeh Zalagh or similar.

After breakfast at the hotel, 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, the Jewish Quarters or Mellah, the gate of Bab Bou Jelous and a walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. The afternoon is at leisure.

Have a delightful dinner at the hotel.

Overnight in Fez at Hotel Menzeh Zalagh or similar.

Medina of Fez

After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Tangier. Transfer to the pier to board the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive towards Costa del Sol and check-in at the hotel.

Overnight stay in Costa del Sol at Hotel Sol Don Pablo or similar.

After breakfast, the day is at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of Costa del Sol and the surrounding areas.

Overnight stay in Costa del Sol at Hotel Sol Don Pablo or similar.

Costa del Sol

After breakfast, depart towards the city of Granada and its incredible monumental environment, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world-famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with their sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving.

After some time at leisure, join your fellow travelers to experience the most authentic Gypsy Flamenco show including dinner.

Overnight in Granada at Hotel Alixares or similar.

Alhambra de Granada

Breakfast at the hotel. Find the impressive Imperial city of Toledo, a World Heritage City, where the three cultures - Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Representative of Spanish art, history, and spirituality, the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historic old city through its narrow streets.

Then, continue your journey by returning to the capital of Spain, Madrid. Enjoy the Farewell Market experience dinner.

Overnight in Madrid at Hotel Princesa Plaza or similar.

Toledo

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport.

El Retiro, Madrid