Spain, Portugal & Morocco: Portugal, Andalucia & Morocco from Madrid 18 days

Madrid - salamanca - porto - coimbra - fatima - batalha - nazare - alcobaca - lisbon caceres - cordoba - SEVILLE - RONDa - COSTA DEL SOL - TARIFA - TANGIER - CASABLANCA - MARRAKECH - RABAT - MEKENES - FEZ - TANGEiR - TARIFA - COSTA DEL SOL - granada - TOLEDO- madrid

itinerary, prices & Inclusions

Day 1 (Tue.) MADRID – SALAMANCA – PORTO
Depart from our established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information. Drive to Salamanca. Free time in this University City Heritage of Humanity of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation. HF Ipanema Porto Hotel or BessaHotel Boavista Hotel or Vila Galé Porto Hotel or similar.

Day 2 (Wed.) PORTO
Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a different perspective of the city along the river Douro aboard the Blue Boats Cruise and discover the historic heritage visiting one well known Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting included.  Rest of day at leisure. Accommodation. (B)

Day 3 (Thu.) 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, 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. Santa María Hotel or Aurea Hotel or Estrela Hotel or Regina Hotel or similar. (B)

Day 4 (Fri.) FATIMA – BATALHA – NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA – LISBON
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 and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery, whose origins date back to the XII C. Then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional traditional and typical dinner including a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. Lutécia Hotel or VIP Art’s Hotel or Vip Entrecampos Hotel or similar. (B)

Day 5 (Sat.) LISBON
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, 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. (B)

Day 6 (Sun.) LISBON – CACERES – CORDOBA
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres declared UNESCO World Heritage site 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. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Eurostars Hotel or NH Califa Hotel or similar. (B)

Day 7 (Mon.) CORDOBA – 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. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Meliá Lebreros Hotel or Meliá Sevilla Hotel or similar. (B)

Day 8 (Tue.) SEVILLE
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of 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 a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. (B)

Day 9 (Wed.) 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. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Sol Torremolinos Hotel or Sol Príncipe Hotel or similar. (B)

Day 10 (Thu.) 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. Optional tours. (B)

Day 11 (Fri.) COSTA DEL SOL – TARIFA/ALGECIRAS – TANGIER – FEZ
Depart along the Costa del Sol tourist route and arrive in Algeciras or Tarifa. Board the ferry for a short and interesting crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar to Africa. Arrive in Tangier, disembark, go through customs, and depart by coach to Meknes. Brief stop and continue to Fez. Free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Royal MIrage Hotel or Zalagh Parc Palace Hotel or similar. (BD)

Day 12 (Sat.) FEZ
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit the oldest and most monumental of the Imperial Cities, exploring the most interesting sites: the 7 doors of the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarter or Mellah, the Bab Bou Jeloud gate, and a walk through its grand Medina, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Kenzi Rose Hotel or Mogador Agdal Hotel or Adam Park Hotel or similar. (BD)

Day 13 (Sun.) FEZ – RABAT – CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH
Breakfast and early departure towards Rabat, the capital of the country. Visit the city's most iconic sites, such as the exterior of the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, and the Hassan Tower. Continue to Casablanca to explore the main attractions, including the United Nations Square, the Corniche Boulevard, and the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque. After the visit, enjoy a free lunch on the route and continue to Marrakech. Optionally, you can have a traditional Fantasia Chez Ali dinner under caidal tents. Overnight stay. (B)

Day 14 (Mon.) MARRAKECH – CASABLANCA
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit the city, known as the 'Pearl of the South,' starting with the grand Menara Gardens, which features a side pavilion and countless olive trees. Next, visit the exterior of the Koutoubia Minaret, the twin sister of Seville’s Giralda. Once in the old part of the city, tour of the Bahia Palace, once owned by a city noble. Finally, explore Jemaa el-Fna Square, one of Morocco’s most interesting places, from where you can access the souks and the medina. Visit some artisan guilds: woodworkers, potters, leatherworkers, spice merchants, and more. Lunch at the hotel and depart for Casablanca. Arrival, dinner, and overnight stay. Grand Mogador Hotel or Farah Hotel or Le Palace d’Anfa Hotel or similar. (BLD)

Day 15 (Tue.) CASABLANCA – TANGIER – TARIFA/ALGECIRAS – COSTA DEL SOL
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Tangier. Transfer to the port to board the ferry for the return trip across the Strait of Gibraltar to Spain. Continue to the Costa del Sol. Overnight stay at the hotel. Sol Torremolinos Hotel or Sol Príncipe Hotel or similar. (B)

Day 16 (Wed.) COSTA DEL SOL
Breakfast and overnight at the hotel. The day is at your leisure to enjoy the beautiful beaches of the Costa del Sol and the surrounding areas or optionally participate in one of our excursions. (B)

Day 17 (Thu.)  COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA
After breakfast at the hotel departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world-famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by Washington Irving. Accommodation at the hotel. In the evening, optionally, a Flamenco Zambra show. Meliá Granada Hotel or Catalonia Granada Hotel or similar. (B)

Day 18 (Fri.) GRANADA – MADRID
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure heading north towards Madrid. Arrival in Madrid. (B)

END OF OUR SERVICE.

Note: - This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.
- During the stay in Costa del Sol tour escort service will not be available.
-  Only one piece of luggage per person is allowed. Passengers have to go through customs control with their own luggage.
- Passport details are required at least 72 hours in advance to the tour’s departure.
- The Morocco portion can be modified without substantial variation of services.

Single room supplement is extra. Please contact us for Single travel alone and Single room supplement.

Highlights

• Take a panoramic tour of Madrid by coach to see its exquisite Renaissance and Baroque-style buildings.

• Become engrossed in Jose Bonaparte’s architectural work of the 19th century, including the world-famous Prado Museum.

• Visit the modern and contemporary avenues of Madrid.

• Join a one hour walking tour through the streets of the historic city center of Madrid.

INCLUSIONS

• Transportation on an air conditioned coach.

• Local official guide.

• One hour guided walking tour.

• Tour operated in both Spanish and English.

Please Note;

• This tour includes walking tours.

• Wheelchair accessible (only folding chairs). You must be accompanied by someone who can assist you thoroughly.

• The itinerary is subject to change due to the events to be celebrated in the City (demonstrations, sport events, cultural events, official acts and public works).

• We will make convenient stops to rest and take pictures at Plaza Mayor, Debod’s Temple and Las Ventas Bullring, if the weather permits and always accompanied by our guide.

EXCLUSIONS
• Personal expenses, International airfare, Visa fees
• Customary gratitude to your guide and driver