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  • 18 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Madrid, Salamanca, Vigo, Viana do Castelo, Braga, Porto, Coimbra, Fatima, Lisbon, Merida, Seville, Ronda, Costa del Sol, Tangier, Volubilis, Meknes, Fez, Casablanca, Marrakech, Rabat, Granada, Toledo

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Tour at a Glance

Tour at a Glance

Embark on a grand Iberian and Moroccan adventure, from Spain and Portugal’s historic cities to Morocco’s imperial treasures, scenic coasts, and cultural landmarks.

  • Historic Cities of Spain and Portugal – Explore Salamanca’s Plaza Mayor, Porto’s wine cellars, Coimbra’s ancient university, and Lisbon’s iconic Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery.
  • Andalusian Wonders – Discover Seville’s Plaza de España, Santa Cruz Quarter, and the breathtaking Alhambra and Generalife Gardens in Granada.
  • Morocco’s Imperial Cities – Visit Fez, Marrakech, and Rabat, exploring medinas, palaces, souks, and UNESCO-listed landmarks.
  • Scenic Crossings and Coastal Highlights – Cruise the Strait of Gibraltar, experience Galicia’s Rías Bajas, and enjoy leisure time along the Costa del Sol.
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  • Map is an indication of destinations visited and may not depict the exact route taken.

Itinerary

DEPARTURES TILL 26 MAR 2026  DEPARTURES FROM 27 MAR 2026
DAY 1: MADRID – SALAMANCA – VIGO DAY 1: MADRID – SALAMANCA – VIGO 
Depart from selected Madrid hotels at approximately 08:15am, or the bus terminal located at, Calle Ferraz 3, Madrid, at 08:00 am. (Check your voucher for exact information regarding your pickup or if you need to make your way to the terminal. Please be at the terminal no later than 07:45am). Depart to Salamanca. Time at leisure to walk through this monumental city and its famous Plaza Mayor. Continue to Vigo. Dinner and overnight in Vigo. (D) Depart from selected Madrid hotels at approximately 8:15 AM, or from the bus terminal at Calle Ferraz 3, Madrid, at 8:00 AM. (Please refer to your voucher for detailed pickup information or instructions if you need to make your own way to the terminal. Be at the terminal no later than 7:45 AM).

Depart to Salamanca. Time at leisure to walk through this monumental city and its famous Plaza Mayor. Continue to Vigo. Dinner and overnight in Vigo. (D)
DAY 2: VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA – PORTO DAY 2: VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA – PORTO
After breakfast, cross the Portuguese border and arrive in Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time to visit the old town with cobbled streets and emblazoned buildings. We continue to Braga known as the city of the archbishops and the third most populated city in Portugal. Free time. Proceed to Porto for overnight. (B) After breakfast, cross the Portuguese border and arrive in Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time to visit the old town with cobbled streets and emblazoned buildings. We continue to Braga known as the city of the archbishops and the third most populated city in Portugal. Free time. Proceed to Porto for overnight. (B)
DAY 3: PORTO DAY 3: PORTO
Panoramic tour of Porto to admire the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange Building, and Santa Clara Church. Visit a local wine cellar to taste the famous Port wine. Overnight Porto. (B) Panoramic tour of Porto to admire the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange Building, and Santa Clara Church. Visit a local wine cellar to taste the famous Port wine. Overnight Porto. (B)
DAY 4: PORTO – COIMBRA DAY 4: PORTO – COIMBRA
After breakfast, depart for Coimbra, the site of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado, the music of Portugal. Enjoy lunch, followed by time at leisure. Overnight Coimbra. (B, L) After breakfast, depart for Coimbra, the site of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado, the music of Portugal. Enjoy lunch, followed by time at leisure. Overnight Coimbra. (B, L)
DAY 5: COIMBRA – FATIMA – LISBON DAY 5: COIMBRA – FATIMA – LISBON
After breakfast, travel to Fatima, an important pilgrimage centre. Free time to visit the Shrine and afterwards continue to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal located at the mouth of the Tagus River. Overnight Lisbon. (B) After breakfast, travel to Fatima, an important pilgrimage centre. Free time to visit the Shrine and afterwards continue to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal located at the mouth of the Tagus River. Overnight Lisbon. (B)
DAY 6: LISBON DAY 6: LISBON
Morning panoramic sightseeing tour of this beautiful city, located at the mouth of the Tagus River: Edward VII Park’s hilltop viewpoint, Rossio Square, Liberdade Avenue, Madragoa District (where Fado, the traditional Portugues music was born). We will continue to the Belem District, with its famous Tower, Monument to the Navigators, and Los Jeronimos Monastery. Free afternoon. Overnight Lisbon. (B) Morning panoramic sightseeing tour of this beautiful city, located at the mouth of the Tagus River: Edward VII Park’s hilltop viewpoint, Rossio Square, Liberdade Avenue, Madragoa District (where Fado, the traditional Portugues music was born). We will continue to the Belem District, with its famous Tower, Monument to the Navigators, and Los Jeronimos Monastery. Free afternoon. Overnight Lisbon. (B)
DAY 7: LISBON – CACERES – SEVILLE DAY 7: LISBON – MERIDA – SEVILLE
Morning departure to the border with Spain before continuing to Cáceres. Free time at leisure to explore its Plaza Mayor and to walk through the old city and its famous medieval quarter, very well preserved and considered a World Heritage place. Continue south to Seville in Andalucia. Overnight Seville. (B, D) Breakfast at your hotel. Depart towards the Spanish border to arrive in Mérida. Free time to explore its impressive archaeological site, featuring the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Lunch at leisure. We then continue along the “Autovia de la Plata” (Silver Route) towards Andalucia, arriving in Seville. Dinner and overnight in Seville. (B, D)
DAY 8: SEVILLE DAY 8: SEVILLE
Morning city sightseeing tour, including María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, the exterior of the city’s stunning Cathedral and its bell tower, called Giralda and the typical neighbourhood of Santa Cruz with its streets, squares, and narrow alleys. If you wish, you can optionally navigate the Guadalquivir River, during which you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Gold Tower and Expo 92 or visit to the Maestranza bullring. Lunch at a restaurant. Overnight Seville. (B, L) Morning city sightseeing tour, including María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, the exterior of the city’s stunning Cathedral and its bell tower, called Giralda and the typical neighbourhood of Santa Cruz with its streets, squares, and narrow alleys. If you wish, you can optionally navigate the Guadalquivir River, during which you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Gold Tower and Expo 92 or visit to the Maestranza bullring. Overnight Seville. (B)
DAY 9: SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL DAY 9: SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL
After breakfast, depart along the Route of the White Villages for Ronda. You will have some free time before continuing to Torremolinos on the Costa del Sol where you have the afternoon at leisure. Overnight Torremolinos, Costa del Sol. (B, D) After breakfast, depart along the Route of the White Villages for Ronda. You will have some free time before continuing to Torremolinos on the Costa del Sol where you have the afternoon at leisure. Overnight Torremolinos, Costa del Sol. (B, D)
DAY 10: COSTA DEL SOL – TANGIER  DAY 10: COSTA DEL SOL – TANGIER (FERRY)
Departure from the Costa del Sol to embark on a ferry, crossing the Strait of Gibraltar. Arrival in Morocco with a guided panoramic tour to see the surroundings of Tangier, Grottos de Hercules, and Cape Spartel. Free time. Overnight Tangier. (B, D) Departure from the Costa del Sol to embark on a ferry, crossing the Strait of Gibraltar. Arrival in Morocco with a guided panoramic tour to see the surroundings of Tangier, Grottos de Hercules, and Cape Spartel. Free time. Overnight Tangier. (B, D)
DAY 11: TANGIER – VOLUBILIS – MEKNES – FEZ DAY 11: TANGIER – VOLUBILIS – MEKNES – FEZ
Travel through the Middle Atlas, towards Fez. First stop in Volubilis to visit its Roman ruins, the main road Decumanus Máximo, which begins at the gate of Tangier and ends at the Arc de Triomphe of Caracalla of 217 AD. It is paved and surrounded by spacious and decorated houses. Continue to Meknés, one of the Imperial cities that became the capital of Morocco under the reign of Moulay Ismail. We will visit its medina, its El-Hedim square and its famous Bab Al Mansour gate, probably the most beautiful in Morocco. In the afternoon, arrival in Fez for overnight. (B, D) Travel through the Middle Atlas, towards Fez. First stop in Volubilis to visit its Roman ruins, the main road Decumanus Máximo, which begins at the gate of Tangier and ends at the Arc de Triomphe of Caracalla of 217 AD. It is paved and surrounded by spacious and decorated houses. Continue to Meknés, one of the Imperial cities that became the capital of Morocco under the reign of Moulay Ismail. We will visit its medina, its El-Hedim square and its famous Bab Al Mansour gate, probably the most beautiful in Morocco. In the afternoon, arrival in Fez for overnight. (B, D)
DAY 12: FEZ DAY 12: FEZ
Visit Fez, the first of Morocco’s imperial cities and its cultural and spiritual capital. Begin with a panoramic tour, stopping at the Royal Palace with its seven ornate gates before entering the UNESCO-listed Fez El Bali medina – the country’s oldest and largest. Wander through its maze of alleys, mosques, and squares, discovering traditional artisan quarters such as the leather tanners and coppersmiths. Visit a historic Medersa and experience the timeless charm of this ancient city. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Fez. (B, L) Visit Fez, the first of Morocco’s imperial cities and its cultural and spiritual capital. Begin with a panoramic tour, stopping at the Royal Palace with its seven ornate gates before entering the UNESCO-listed Fez El Bali medina – the country’s oldest and largest. Wander through its maze of alleys, mosques, and squares, discovering traditional artisan quarters such as the leather tanners and coppersmiths. Visit a historic Medersa and experience the timeless charm of this ancient city. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Fez. (B, L)
DAY 13: FEZ – CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH DAY 13: FEZ – CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH
Depart for Casablanca, the economic capital of the country, with its famous Corniche. Enjoy some free time to visit the Great Hassan II Mosque, which was built by more than 3,000 artisans. Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon. Overnight Marrakech. (B, D) Depart for Casablanca, the economic capital of the country, with its famous Corniche. Enjoy some free time to visit the Great Hassan II Mosque, which was built by more than 3,000 artisans. Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon. Overnight Marrakech. (B, D)
DAY 14: MARRAKECH DAY 14: MARRAKECH
After breakfast, explore Marrakesh, another of Morocco’s great imperial cities. Begin at the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, the city’s landmark, before visiting the splendid 19th-century Bahia Palace, crafted by artisans from Fez. Continue through the Jewish Quarter (Mellah) and the Kissaría market to the vibrant Djemaa El Fna Square – a UNESCO-listed cultural treasure filled with storytellers, snake charmers, and performers. Wander through the bustling souks lined with workshops and traditional crafts and visit a Berber pharmacy offering natural argan-based products. Return to the square for some free time before lunch at a local restaurant. Overnight in Marrakesh. (B, L) After breakfast, explore Marrakesh, another of Morocco’s great imperial cities. Begin at the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, the city’s landmark, before visiting the splendid 19th-century Bahia Palace, crafted by artisans from Fez. Continue through the Jewish Quarter (Mellah) and the Kissaría market to the vibrant Djemaa El Fna Square – a UNESCO-listed cultural treasure filled with storytellers, snake charmers, and performers. Wander through the bustling souks lined with workshops and traditional crafts and visit a Berber pharmacy offering natural argan-based products. Return to the square for some free time before lunch at a local restaurant. Overnight in Marrakesh. (B, L)
DAY 15: MARRAKECH – RABAT DAY 15: MARRAKECH – RABAT
After breakfast, depart for Rabat, Morocco’s administrative capital and another imperial city, home to the royal family. Visit the iconic Tour Hassan, an unfinished mosque with over 200 columns, and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, honouring the sultan who secured the country’s independence, guarded by the royal cavalry in ceremonial dress. Stroll through the Kasbah of the Oudayas and along the Buregreg River promenade. In the evening, enjoy a night tour of the city followed by dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Rabat. (B, D) After breakfast, depart for Rabat, Morocco’s administrative capital and another imperial city, home to the royal family. Visit the iconic Tour Hassan, an unfinished mosque with over 200 columns, and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, honouring the sultan who secured the country’s independence, guarded by the royal cavalry in ceremonial dress. Stroll through the Kasbah of the Oudayas and along the Buregreg River promenade. In the evening, enjoy a night tour of the city followed by dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Rabat. (B, D)
DAY 16: RABAT – TANGIER – COSTA DEL SOL DAY 16: RABAT – TANGIER – COSTA DEL SOL (FERRY)
After breakfast departure for Tangier to embark the ferry and cross the Strait towards Spain. Arrival at Costa del Sol. Overnight Torremolinos, Costa del Sol. (B, D) After breakfast departure for Tangier to embark the ferry and cross the Strait towards Spain. Arrival at Costa del Sol. Overnight Torremolinos, Costa del Sol. (B, D)
DAY 17: COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA  DAY 17: COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA 
Departure to Granada. Visit to the spectacular group of monuments of the Alhambra and Generalife, former residence of the Moorish kings, with its magnificent fountains, gardens, and arches. Overnight Granada. (B, D) Departure to Granada. Visit to the spectacular group of monuments of the Alhambra and Generalife, former residence of the Moorish kings, with its magnificent fountains, gardens, and arches. Overnight Granada. (B, D)
Note: If the Patronato of the Alhambra and Generalife do not grant tickets for participants to visit the Alhambra and Generalife, a tour of the city of Granada will be provided instead. Visit to the Palace of Carlos V, the Archaeological Museum, Church of Santa María de la Alhambra, Royal Chapel, and a walk through the city Alcaiceria (silk market) and the Cathedral Square. Note: If the Patronato of the Alhambra and Generalife do not grant tickets for participants to visit the Alhambra and Generalife, a tour of the city of Granada will be provided instead. Visit to the Palace of Carlos V, the Archaeological Museum, Church of Santa María de la Alhambra, Royal Chapel, and a walk through the city Alcaiceria (silk market) and the Cathedral Square.
DAY 18: GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID DAY 18: GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID
Following breakfast, departure towards the Imperial City of Toledo, full of history and monuments. Lunch and panoramic view from Mirador del Valle and walk through its old town. Continue back to Madrid. End of our services upon arrival into Madrid city centre. No hotel drop off. You will need to make your own way to the hotel. (B, L) Following breakfast, departure towards the Imperial City of Toledo, full of history and monuments. Lunch and panoramic view from Mirador del Valle and walk through its old town. Continue back to Madrid. End of our services upon arrival into Madrid city centre. No hotel drop off. You will need to make your own way to the hotel. (B, L)
   
ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR): ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):
VIGO: Hesperia Vigo Hotel VIGO: Hesperia Vigo, or Eurostars Mar de Vigo, or Los Galeones Affiliated by Melia  
PORTO: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia, or Rubens Hotels Gaía PORTO: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia, or Rubens Hotels Gaía
COIMBRA: Hotel Coimbra Affiliated By Meliá COIMBRA: Coimbra Aeminium Affiliated by Melia
LISBON: Lutecia Smart Design Hotel LISBON: Lutecia Smart Design Hotel
SEVILLE: Silken Al-Andalus Palace SEVILLE: Silken Al-Andalus Palace
COSTA DEL SOL (TORREMOLINOS): Sol Principe COSTA DEL SOL (TORREMOLINOS): Sol Principe, or Sol Torremolinos – Don Pablo, or Sol Torremolinos – Don Pedro 
TANGIER: Hilton City Center TANGIER: Hilton City Center
FEZ: Les Merinides, or Zalagh Parc Palace FEZ: Heritage Fes Boutique or Zalagh Parc Palace
MARRAKECH: Palm Plaza MARRAKECH: Adam Park or Palm Plaza
RABAT: Farah Rabat, or Le Diwan RABAT: Le Diwan MGallery or Barcelo Farah
GRANADA: Los Angeles Hotel GRANADA: Saray or Los Angeles Hotel

INCLUDES:

  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • 17 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotels
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Touring with Multilingual speaking guide
  • Sightseeing tour with local guide in Porto, Lisbon, Seville, Fez, Marrakech, Rabat, Granada, and Toledo
  • Visit to a wine cellar with tasting of Porto wine
  • Fast ferry tickets: Spain – Morocco – Spain
  • Entrance fees and local taxes

THINGS TO NOTE:

  • Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.
  • Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m. Service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.
  • Itinerary is subject to change at any time without notice.
  • Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
  • Passengers are required to clear customs with their own luggage. Only one piece of luggage per person is permitted.
  • In the unusual event that group number is less than 12 people, the Tour Operator reserves the right to operate the tour by minibus or private car with an expert bilingual driver. Local visits to monumental cities will be by official local guides.

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  • 18 Days
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    Madrid, Salamanca, Vigo, Viana do Castelo, Braga, Porto, Coimbra, Fatima, Lisbon, Merida, Seville, Ronda, Costa del Sol, Tangier, Volubilis, Meknes, Fez, Casablanca, Marrakech, Rabat, Granada, Toledo

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    Languages: English, Spanish, French
    Travel Style: Guided Group Tours, Multi Country Trips
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