Highlights of Spain, Morocco and Portugal

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The scents of spice and the warm embrace of the sun-kissed Mediterranean are never far when you embark on this uplifting voyage through Spain, Morocco and Portugal. Explore the bustling cities of Madrid and Marrakesh, cross the Strait of Gibraltar and feast your eyes on the colorful façades of Seville. From there, Portugal and her capital of Lisbon await. The...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    The scents of spice and the warm embrace of the sun-kissed Mediterranean are never far when you embark on this uplifting voyage through Spain, Morocco and Portugal. Explore the bustling cities of Madrid and Marrakesh, cross the Strait of Gibraltar and feast your eyes on the colorful façades of Seville. From there, Portugal and her capital of Lisbon await. They say great things happen in threes and this is certainly true with this dynamic trio.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityMadrid
End CityMadrid

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Trip includes

    • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
    • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
    • Many meals and daily breakfasts included
    • City orientation tours
    • Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
    • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
    • Return ferry crossing between Spain and Morocco
    • Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
    • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive Madrid

Elegant Madrid kick-starts your exciting journey across Spain, Morocco and Portugal. Upon arrival, Check in to your hotel and relax. If you’d prefer to skip the siesta, take to the city’s golden streets for a glimpse of what this football-crazed metropolis has in stor...

Day 2: Madrid sightseeing and free time

There is plenty to see in the lively Spanish capital, so you get right to it this morning, joining a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour to view the Cibeles Fountain and Paseo de la Castellana. Admire the Royal Palace then spend your afternoon exploring the city f...

Day 3: Madrid – Toledo – Granada

Set your sights firmly on Toledo today, embarking on a scenic journey south through the windswept plateau of La Mancha where the fictional Don Quixote and his trusty companion Sancho Panza once roamed. View the enchanting skyline of the ancient hilltop city known as t...

Day 4: Granada – Costa Del Sol

Lace up your walking shoes and take to Granada’s narrow cobbled streets for an exploration of a city whose Arab influences remain in its Moorish architecture, tetería tea houses and even hammams. Delve into its Arab history and culture during a Choice Experience visit...

Day 5: Costa del Sol – Fes

Take in a scenic coastal drive before boarding the ferry to North Africa. A different world awaits you in Morocco as you travel past the Rif Mountains to Fes. Beautiful sights, distinctive cultures and fascinating traditions await you.

Across

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Fes sightseeing and free time

Join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour through the cultural and spiritual center of Morocco. In the Fes Medina, marvel at the haggling skills of enterprising vendors during a guided visit through the hidden alleyways and main squares of this ancient marketplac...

Day 7: Fes - Marrakesh

Today, travel to the city of Marrakesh, Africa’s most popular year-round sun resort. It was once the favorite holiday spot of Sir Winston Churchill, a haven where he would relax and paint. Engage in the dynamic atmosphere of the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. Perhaps join an evening of authentic Berber cuisine and entertainment.

Almas

Breakfast

Day 8: Marrakesh sightseeing and free time

Today Marrakesh remains home to some of Morocco's most vibrant souks, enveloped in the city's characteristic red sandstone façades, which you will have an opportunity to explore during your stay. The endless streets of Marrakesh have long enticed curious travelers lik...

Day 9: Marrakesh – Casablanca – Rabat – Tangier

Today, travel to Casablanca, the setting of Humphrey Bogart’s most indelible moments on screen. Our scenic drive through the city reveals both Arabic and French influences as we admire the elegant Corniche and the impressive Hassan II Mosque, featuring one of the worl...

Day 10: Tangier – Seville

We return to Spain this morning, crossing the Strait of Gibraltar and heading north to Seville, home of fiery flamenco, scorching Spanish summers and adorning Seville oranges. Spend the evening relaxing in preparation for a day of sightseeing tomorrow, which will reveal why the city has been the favorite winter retreat of Spanish royalty for centuries.

MA Congresos

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11: Seville sightseeing and free time

Admire the great monuments, handsome pavilions and lush gardens of Seville when you join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour to explore the architectural gems of Seville's 1929 Ibero-American Exposition, Maria Luisa Park and Seville’s Old Quarter. View the spect...

Day 12: Seville – Lisbon

Our return to Spain is short-lived, but it’s not farewell forever. As we head west across the Iberian Peninsula to Portugal, our journey takes us through the rolling golden and green plains of the Alentejo. Continuing north, we arrive in the seafaring capital of Lisbo...

Day 13: Lisbon sightseeing and free time

Explore the Age of the Discoveries and Portugal’s role as a global maritime power many centuries ago when you join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour to Belém on the edge of the Tagus River. See the white Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and the ico...

Day 14: Lisbon – Fátima – Salamanca

We travel to Fátima where three young shepherds are said to have seen an apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1917. You’ll see visiting pilgrims who have come to pray and seek divine guidance as you explore the Basilica Chapel and Sanctuary on your own. Leaving this site ...

Day 15: Salamanca – Madrid

Your return journey to Madrid includes a scenic drive through the Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains. There’s time for an optional visit to El Escorial Palace and the Valley of the Fallen, or get your final fix of Madrid, whatever form that may take – retail therapy, arti...

Day 16: Depart Madrid

Fill your heart with memories of your epic journey filled with color, culture and the generous spirit of the locals, as the curtain closes on a mesmerizing journey through Spain, Morocco and Portugal. Bid your Travel Director and newfound friends a fond farewell.

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Last Updated: 11/22/2024
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Meals Included
  • 15 Breakfast (B)
  • 5 Dinner (D)
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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