Portugal, Spain & Morocco

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Relive the Age of Discovery, when explorers brought treasures from around the world—now on glorious display in Portuguese palaces and Spanish cathedrals. See the Moorish influences in exotic Andalusia, travel into the heart of Morocco to hear the haunting call to prayer and explore the maze-like medinas of the imperial cities.
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Port, sherry and other sweet treats
    • Remembering the Age of Discovery in Lisbon
    • Roman ruins and Moorish castles
    • The architectural magnificence of the Alhambra
    • The sights, sounds and smells of Djemma al Fna market in Marrakesh
    • Shopping the souks

What's this trip about?

    Relive the Age of Discovery, when explorers brought treasures from around the world—now on glorious display in Portuguese palaces and Spanish cathedrals. See the Moorish influences in exotic Andalusia, travel into the heart of Morocco to hear the haunting call to prayer and explore the maze-like medinas of the imperial cities.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 35 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityPortugal
End CityBarcelona

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Religious

Destinations

Attractions

  • Barcelona
  • Casablanca
  • Fez
  • Granada
  • Lisbon
  • Madrid
  • Marrakech
  • Pena Palace
  • Seville

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 35

Trip includes

    • 14 nights in handpicked hotels
    • Breakfast daily, 7 three-course dinners with beer or wine in Portugal and Spain
    • Multilingual Tour Director
    • Private deluxe motor coach
    • Guided sightseeing and select entrance fees

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Itinerary

OVERNIGHT FLIGHT 1 night

Day 1:
Travel day Board your overnight flight to Portugal today.

LISBON 2 nights

Day 2: Arrival in Lisbon

Included meals:
Dinner Welcome to Portugal! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner tonight.

Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Lisbon

Included meals:
Breakfast Get to know the Portuguese capital on tour with a local guide. Visit the Plaza del Marqués de Pombal and the Mouraria District Discover the city’s maritime heritage at the Monument to the Discoveries and Tower of Belém Pass the Jerónimos Monastery, built...
SEVILLE 2 nights

Day 4: Seville via Évora

Included meals:
Breakfast, Dinner Travel through the unspoiled countryside of Portugal en route to Spain. Before crossing the border, stop in the UNESCO-listed city of Évora for a sightseeing tour with a local guide. View the Roman temple and visit the Church of St. Francis, known as the “Chapel of Bones.”

Day 5: Sightseeing tour of Seville

Included meals:
Breakfast Take in the highlights of Seville on a guided tour. View the tiled pavilion of the Plaza de España and step inside the Gothic Seville Cathedral, the third largest church in the world  Pass the whitewashed homes of Barrio de Santa Cruz

Enjoy a free af...

GRANADA 2 nights

Day 6: Granada via Córdoba

Included meals:
Breakfast, Dinner On the way to Granada, stop in the town of Córdoba. There, explore the Mezquita, a UNESCO World Heritage site that was built in the eighth century as a mosque and then transformed into a cathedral during the Christian Reconquista of 1236.

Day 7: Sightseeing tour of the Alhambra

Included meals:
Breakfast Discover Granada on a guided tour that includes the 14th-century Alhambra, the Moorish sultans’ last stronghold and home to a unique blend of Western and Islamic art.

TANGIER 1 night

Day 8: Sightseeing tour of Gibraltar

Included meals:
Breakfast, Dinner En route to Morocco, travel to the colony of Gibraltar, a pocket of British culture on the Mediterranean. Travel up the Rock of Gibraltar to reach St. Michael’s Cave and the Apes’ Den, home to 160 semi-wild Barbary apes Marvel at panoramic views stretching all the way to Morocco Board a ferry from Tarifa to Tangier

FES 2 nights

Day 9: Sightseeing tour of Tangier

Included meals:
Breakfast, Dinner Begin your day with a guided tour of Tangier, a city celebrated by Western writers like Paul Bowles and William Burroughs. Explore the stately French plaza and Boulevard Pasteur Traverse the maze-like passageways through the medina  At Cape Spart...
Day 10: Sightseeing tour of Fes

Included meals:
Breakfast A local guide leads a tour of Fes, the spiritual and cultural center of Moroccan life. See the University of al-Karaouine, dating back to the ninth century, and the wonderful Souk el Attarine Learn about the traditional madrassas, the ancient Islamic schoo...
CASABLANCA 1 night

Day 11: Casablanca via Rabat

Included meals:
Breakfast Tour Morocco’s capital city of Rabat with a local guide before continuing on to the city of Casablanca. Explore the Roman ruins at Chellah Gardens View Hassan Tower, intended to be the world’s largest mosque until construction halted in 1199 Tour the white and green Mausoleum of Mohammed V, which houses the tombs of the 20th-century king and his two sons

MARRAKESH 2 nights

Day 12: Sightseeing tour of Casablanca

Included meals:
Breakfast, Dinner Discover the highlights of seaside Casablanca, a city with a modern-day legend that was established by Old Hollywood, with a local guide. Step inside Casablanca’s ancient medina, the bustling heart of the city  Stroll the fashionable Corniche waterfront area

Day 13: Sightseeing tour of Marrakesh

Included meals:
Breakfast Get a feel for Marrakesh, located to the north of the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, on a guided tour. Visit the Djemaa el-Fna, a festive open-air market where musicians, snake charmers and clowns perform during the evenings Marvel at the massive Koutou...
MADRID 2 nights

Day 14: Flight to Madrid

Included meals:
Breakfast Fly to Madrid this afternoon and settle into your hotel. Then, enjoy a free evening in Madrid.

Day 15: Sightseeing tour of Madrid

Included meals:
Breakfast, Dinner Explore the Spanish capital’s beautiful architecture, lively squares and grand boulevards on today’s guided sightseeing tour. Make a photo stop at the Royal Palace and pass by the Temple of Debod Pass the city’s many squares, including Plaza de Es...
Day 16: Departure

Included meals:
Breakfast (excluding early morning departures) Transfer to the airport to board your flight home or continue on in Barcelona.

Add Madrid & Barcelona $529 pp Please note: Extension is not available on all departure dates. Linger in the Spanish capital then discover...

MADRID 1 night

Day 16: Free day in Madrid

Included meals:
Breakfast Spend a full free day in Madrid or add an excursion.

Optional Excursion - Toledo $89pp* Details

Discover Toledo, the cliff-top city often referred to as La Ciudad Imperial (Imperial City). Upon arrival, you’ll have some free time to explore. Later in ...

BARCELONA 2 nights

Day 17: Sightseeing tour of Barcelona

Included meals:
Breakfast Take the high-speed train to Barcelona and discover why the Catalan capital is touted for its unparalleled architectural landmarks, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Step inside La Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s famous masterwork-in-progress Drive ...
Day 18: Free day in Barcelona

Included meals:
Breakfast Enjoy a full free day in Barcelona or add excursions.

Optional Excursion - Montserrat $79pp* Details

Journey to the ninth-century Monastery of Montserrat, which inspired the composer Richard Wagner as he wrote Parsifal. Ride a high-flying cable car up...

Day 19: Departure

Included meals:
Breakfast (excluding early morning departures) Transfer to the airport to board your flight home.

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Accommodation

Hotel Sana Malhoa Located in the centre of Lisbon, in the heart of Avenida José Malhoa, SANA Malhoa Hotel stands out for its contemporary decoration and comfortable atmosphere, and provides relaxed and healthy accommodation in Lisbon. A few minutes’ walk from Praça de Espanha and El Corte Inglés, near various access routes and public transport connections and with a private car park, SANA Malhoa Hotel also offers added facilities for trips to business or pleasure trips to Lisbon: Health Club with gym, sauna, Turkish bath and Jacuzzi and 7 meeting and events rooms with a capacity for 700 people.

Hotel Real Parque With a privileged location in the heart of Lisbon, the Hotel Real Parque has 153 rooms with free internet wi-fi access. Follow exciting national and international competitions in the “Real Sports Bar”, or discover the charms of Portuguese traditional cuisine in the “Restaurant Real Cozinha”. Whether with family, friends or at work, the Hotel Real Parque in Lisbon will guarantee an unforgettable stay.

Hotel Zenit In the heart of the Triana district, next to Betis street and only 5 minutes away from the Maestranza, the Hotel Zenit Sevilla Hotel combines all the character and harmony that characterize the capital of Seville. The hotel's 128 luxurious guest rooms are air-conditioned and well appointed and equipped with a host of modern amenities. The onsite Almares Restaurant offers international cuisine, specializing in the best typical Andalusian dishes.

Hotel Ribera de Triana Welcome to the Hotel Ribera de Triana. Located in one of the most emblematic areas of the city, where the old part of the neighborhood melts into the modern part of the city in the Triana district. Situated next to the Isla de la Cartuja and on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, this accommodation offers you an unique setting in the heart of Seville.

Hotel Alhamar Newly built hotel located in the magnificent heart of Granada. Pretty hotel, offering a modern design with minimalist trends, especially designed for both business and cultural tourism. Cosy rooms. Meeting rooms, equipped with the latest technology. Modern restaurant, combining traditional cuisine with new creations of our Chef and a light cafeteria-lobby with a cocktail service.

Vincci Albayzin Hotel Vincci Albayzin is located in the center of Granada Spain. Among the Vincci hotels, this hotel is special for its typical Andalusian-style building that boasts a magnificent enclosed patio that bathes its rooms in natural light.

Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Tangier The imposing Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Malabata Tangier is the perfect location for business or leisure. It is set amidst beautiful gardens with a huge free-form swimming pool. Situated on the shores of the Mediterranean, this hotel overlooks the beautiful Bay of Tangier.

Hotel Barceló Fès Medina The Barceló Fès Medina hotel has been created as a haven of peace in the heart of the Medina. The hotel is situated within the Imperial City of Fez, Morocco's first imperial city, which has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. A brand new hotel that combines comfort and functionality which can be seen in its modern rooms decorated in a contemporary style with designer furniture. Barceló Fès Medina hotel has a 300 m² business centre, a health and beauty centre, a spa with a fantastic Hammam (Turkish bath), a swimming pool, free Wi-Fi connection and the magnificent international restaurant Azahar, where you can also sample a typical Moroccan dinner.

Movenpick Hotel Casablanca Centrally located within the business district and a short distance from the Old Medina, the 184-room Mövenpick Hotel Casablanca offers the very best in contemporary comfort and convenience. From generously sized rooms equipped with a flat screen TV to a 16th floor spa boasting an open air swimming pool, our hotel is the epitome of contemporary living.

Opera Plaza Hotel Marrakech, known as the "Pearl of the South" is an imperial city whose quality is to be found in the beauty of its monuments, its geographical location at the foot of the High Atlas Mountains, in the good life of his palm, in excitement of the medina and the richness of its souks. Designed in a Moorish Arabic style, the Opera Plaza Hotel is strategically located in the center of Marrakech in front of the Royal Theater and The Railway Station, and five minutes walk away from the Convention Center, allowing you flexibility in your travels in the city and near the important points.

Catalonia Gran Via Formerly Catalonia Gaudí. This interesting hotel is located in the very heart of Madrid, just a few steps away from Plaza Cibeles and the Puerta del Sol, in a building dating from the beginning of the 20th century. Its excellent location, very close to the Prado Museum and the Thyssen Gallery, makes it possible to take full advantage of Madrid’s cultural offerings. Furthermore, the hotel offers all of its visitors a fantastic restaurant, a seasonal swimming pool and 5 function rooms that can be used to hold all types of events.

Catalonia Atocha Catalonia Atocha Hotel is located in the centre of Madrid, near Paseo del Prado and Atocha Railway Station, and only a short distance from the main museums and tourist attractions of the capital. The hotel was inaugurated in 2011 and has a fantastic solarium and terrace with heated seasonal Jacuzzi and wonderful views of the city. Set in an area with great commercial and leisure activity, the hotel also has free wireless Internet access, a café and snack bar and a restaurant for conventions and events.

Catalonia Barcelona Plaza

The hotel is situated in an emblematic building on Plaza España. The hotel's location offers wonderful views of Plaza de España, the Fountains and the Palace of Montjüic. Our hotel has been designed to provide you with maximum comfort. We receive our guests with a large reception area and a spacious hall. Our common areas have been elegantly decorated. Furthermore, the rooms have been designed to offer you maximum comfort. The suites have been fully refurbished and all offer beautiful views.

Hotel Catalonia Diagonal Centro Formerly Gran Hotel Catalonia, this hotel is located on the modernist route next to Paseo de Gracia. It is surrounded by the most beautiful modern architecture and the most representative buildings of the work by Gaudí. Its location in the center of Barcelona means that you are walking distance from the best commercial area and can enjoy the intense atmosphere of this Mediterranean city.

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