Spain, Portugal, Morocco Odyssey

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Spain, Portugal, Morocco Odyssey

Spain, Portugal, Morocco Odyssey

Spain, Portugal, Morocco Odyssey

This 21-day, 20-night tour is the ultimate journey for travelers seeking to experience the best of Spain, Portugal and Morocco. With guided city tours in some of the most stunning cities, including Madrid, Lisbon, Porto, Cordoba, Seville, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Meknes, Fez, Granada, and Toledo, you will be able to immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of these countries.

Enjoy a Douro Cruise and wine tasting in Porto, visit the stunning Alhambra & Generalife Gardens in Granada, and explore the magnificent mosque in Cordoba. With a luxury air-conditioned coach, top-notch accommodations, daily breakfast, and 4 dinners included, you can sit back and relax as our tour director guides you on this incredible journey.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Spain, where you will discover a rich history, cultural heritage, and stunning landscapes.

Uncover the beauty and charm of Portugal with a tour that takes you on a journey through its historic cities and breathtaking landscapes.

Discover the rich history and culture of Morocco, from the bustling cities of Rabat and Casablanca to the charming markets of Marrakech and Fez.

TOUR DESTINATIONS

(EMBARKATION)
Fez
Marrakesh
Meknes
Rabat
Tangier
Cordova
Casablanca
Salamanca
Madrid
Seville
Ronda
Porto
Coimbra
Fatima
Batalha
Nazare
Alcobaca
Lisbon
Cáceres
Costa del Sol
Tarifa
Granada
Toledo

Day 01: Arrival

Meet and greet at the airport. Take a transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Proceed to your accommodation in Madrid.

Day 02: Madrid

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the 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 XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. 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. Afternoon free to explore the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 03: Madrid - Salamanca - Porto

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Salamanca. Free time in this University City World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Proceed to accommodation.

Day 04: Porto

Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto is considered a World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building, and Santa Clara church. Afterward, enjoy a different perspective of the city along the river Douro aboard the BlueBoats Cruise and discover the historic heritage by visiting one well-known Port Wine Cellar with a wine tasting included. Rest of day at leisure. Proceed to accommodation in Porto.

Day 05: Porto - Coimbra - Fatima

Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. 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. Accommodation.

Day 06: Fatima - Batalha - Nazare - Alcobaca - Lisbon

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style is considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery, whose origins date back to the XII C. Then, proceed to your accommodation in Lisbon. Optional traditional and typical dinner including a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music.

Day 07: Lisbon

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, 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 color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 08: Lisbon - Caceres - Cordova

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 to Caceres considered a World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic, and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterward, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 09: Cordova - Seville

Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 10: Seville

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, and specific flavors of this active full of light city. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 11: Seville - Ronda - Costa del Sol

After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon, continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 12: Costa del Sol

Breakfast, dinner, and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 13: Costa del Sol - Tarifa - Casablanca

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 a short and interesting crossing of the strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrive at Tangier, disembark, clear customs and drive southwards to Casablanca, the current industrial and economic capital of Morocco. Time at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 14: Casablanca - Marrakech

Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic city tour through the most interesting sections of the city, Anfa Boulevard, Nations square, residential areas, and a visit from the outside of the Hassan II grand mosque. Departure towards Marrakech. Marrakech capital of the South is 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, Saadien's Tombs and Bay Palace, walk around the medina, souks, and the magic Jma El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, and dancers, all making the center of the city an open-air theatre that requires the participation of the audience. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional dinner and show at Chez Ali Fantasia.

Day 15: Marrakech - Rabat - Meknes - Fez

After breakfast northeast departure to Rabat, the diplomatic and administrative capital, the official residence of King Mohamed VI. City tours visiting important sights such as the Royal Palace from the outside, the Mohamed V Mausoleum, and the unfinished Hassan Tower are important examples of Almohade architecture. Afterward, departure. Continue to Meknes, an old walled (40 Km.) imperial city located in the heart of the Mid Atlas. Panoramic tour; admire the great Bab Al Mansour Gate, is Morocco’s most beautiful gate and the most well-known monument in town. Afterward, departure to Fez, the most monumental one of the Imperial Cities, its University of “Karaouyne” is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco, ancient theological schools, etc. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 16: Fez

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, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, the gate of Bab Bou Jelous, and a walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Afternoon free time for leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional dinner with show.

Day 17: Fez - Tangier - Tarifa - Costa del Sol

After breakfast at the hotel, depart to Tangier. Transfer to the pier to board the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive towards the Costa del Sol. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 18: Costa del Sol

Breakfast, dinner, and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 19: Costa del Sol - Granada

After breakfast at the hotel, depart towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing 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. Afternoon at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 20: Granada - Toledo - Madrid

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish, and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of Spanish art, history, and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Continue to Madrid for an overnight stay.

Day 21: Departure

After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport for departure.

Hotel Type	Number of passengers	Description	Cost

Package Includes:

- Guided city tour with local guides in Madrid, Cordoba (Mosque entrance included), Seville (Cathedral entrance included), Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens entrance included), Toledo, Fez, Meknes, Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat and Tangier

- Tour director throughout the journey

- Transportation in luxury coach

- Accommodation at selected hotel class

- Daily breakfast and 6 dinners

- Transfers to/from airport

- Travel insurance

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