Wonders of Portugal Spain and Morocco

Welcome to Spain! Upon arrival at Madrid Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas International Airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.


Overnight in Madrid

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning enjoy a panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, the Arabic Fortress, 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 the Prado Museum. Contemporary Madrid with areas such as the Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as the commercial and financial areas of modern Madrid, the  Las Ventas Bullring and Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. This afternoon free to explore the wonders that the city has to offer.




Overnight in Madrid

After breakfast, depart the hotel heading to Salamanca in Northwestern Spain, classified as a UNESCO Patrimony of Humanity. Salamanca dates to the Celtic era when ornate sandstone architecture flourished. You will have free time to explore the town and the University of Salamanca, one of the oldest universities in Spain; founded in 1134. Salamanca was given the Royal Charter of Foundation by King Alfonso IX in 1218. Later, cross the border between Spain and Portugal; you will reach Porto late in the afternoon.




Overnight in Porto

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will explore Porto with a panoramic sightseeing tour of the city. Escorted by your guide, you will discover the best Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque, and Neo-classical style monuments of the city. From there, see the city from a different perspective onboard a cruise on the River Douro. Then, visit a well-known Port Cellar with wine tasting included. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Dont forget to try the Pastel de Nata: the most widely known Portuguese pastry, made with delicious custard baked inside of a thin multi-layer, flaky crust, which should be eaten with powdered cinnamon sprinkled on top.




Overnight in Porto

After breakfast, you will depart for Coimbra. This town served as Portugals medieval capital for more than a century and is home to the countrys oldest and most prestigious universities. It also happens to be the origin of Fado, a popular musical style from the 1820s. Enjoy some free time to explore the city. Your next stop will be Fatima, in central Portugal, where 5 million visitors come to visit one of the largest Catholic pilgrimage centers in the world each year. It is home to an impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria, where the Virgin Mary appeared and the Chapel of the Apparitions, the heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta. In the evenings around 10 PM during the months of April until November, there are impressive torch-lit processions which are often led by Cardinals and Bishops.


Overnight in Fatima

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will depart for Batalha home to the famous monastery classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was erected in commemoration of the 1385 Battle of Aljubarrota and served as the burial church of the 15th-Century Aviz dynasty of Portuguese royalty. It is one of the best examples of late Gothic architecture in Portugal. Then continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazare, known as the most popular seaside resort in the Silver Coast region of Portugal. Popular attractions include its lighthouse and funicular. Enjoy some free time before continuing to Alcobaça, another World Heritage Site. Alcobaca is known for its 12th-century monastery and Museum of Wine. It has a collection of more than 8,500 items from across Portugal, including portable presses, barrels, historic labels, bottles, farming tools, and copper stills. After visiting the city on your own, you will be transferred to Lisbon.


Overnight in Lisbon

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning you will enjoy a panaramic tour of the ancient Olissipo driving through its main squares and avenues, the Tower of Belem, a fortified tower in Santa Maria de Belém and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Monastery of Los Jeronimos, one of the most prominent symbols of Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline styles of architecture in the city. Discover the Coach Museum, the Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, and Liberty Avenue. Spend the afternoon at leisure — perhaps explore the Alfama Quarter with old buildings nested in the narrow twisting “Ruas” full of colorful buildings housing genuine “tabernas” where Fado can be heard.


Overnight in Lisbon

Depart early this morning for Caceres in Spain. Founded by the ancient Romans, the city now boasts a blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic, and Italian Renaissance architecture with its with fortified houses, cobblestone streets, and magnificent palaces. Walk through the Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue to Córdoba, once the capital of the Caliphate, situated in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia. 


Overnight in Cordoba

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.


Overnight in Seville

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning you will head on a panoramic city tour of Seville. You will see the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), the Santa Cruz Quarter, Maria Luisa Park, and Plaza de España. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure to see the incredible views and flavors of the city. We recommend visiting the Royal Palace, known as the Alcazar Royal Palace, and its breathtaking gardens.


Overnight in Seville

After breakfast headed south to the dramatic cliffside city of Ronda, considered to be the birthplace of modern bullfighting. Enjoy your free time to explore this town of Celtic origin and the magnificent view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon you will continue to the Costa del Sol, famous for its breathtaking landscapes, fabulous beaches, delicious food, and fascinating customs and traditions. This is undoubtedly one of the most modern and important international tourist areas.


Overnight in Costa del Sol

Spend the day at leisure discovering the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol.


Overnight in Costa del Sol

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will depart for Morocco taking the ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar from Tarifa to Tangier. Upon disembarkation from the cruise, clear customs, and head south to Fez by coach, often referred to as the countrys cultural capital. Fez is well known for the University of Al- Karaouine; the first university in the world which was founded in 859 AD. It has been and continues to be one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the Muslim world. Enjoy the evening at leisure and Dinner at hotel


Overnight in Fez

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning you will embark on a city tour to discover the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities. Visit the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarters or Mellah, the Gate of Bab Bou Jealous, and walk among the Medina. Spend the afternoon at leisure. You will have plenty of time to explore the city and maybe do some shopping in the Medina. We recommend you see the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts Crafts or the Jnan Sbil: this peaceful oasis used to be an imperial garden. The humanity. Enjoy dinner at hotel.


Overnight in Fez

Depart early this morning for the ancient city of Rabat, the diplomatic and administrative capital of Morocco and the official residence of King Mohamed VI. Discover the exterior doors of the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, and the unfinished Hassan Tower. This tower was commissioned by Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur, the third Caliph of the Almohad Caliphate in 1195. The complex was intended to be the largest minaret and the largest mosque in the world. From there you will depart for Casablanca to visit some of the sites, such as the United Nations Square, the Boulevard de la Corniche and the exteriors of the Hassan II Mosque. You will see the Hassan II Grand Mosque (entrance not included). This is the largest mosque in Casablanca and the 5th largest in the world. Its minaret is the world's tallest at 210 meters. Completed in 1993, it was designed by Michel Pinseau, the famous French Architect, and built by Bouygues. Casablanca is a significant port city and commercial hub in western Morocco. You will be able to see the city's French colonial legacy in its downtown Moresque architecture, a blend of European art deco and Moorish style. From there, you will depart for Marrakech, the second oldest Imperial city and known as “the Pearl of the South,” home to beautiful mosques, magnificent palaces, and gardens.




Overnight in Marrakech

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning tour the city, see the Koutoubia Tower, the twin tower of the Giralda in Seville. Once inside the old part of the city, we visit the Bahia Palace, property of a nobleman of the city. Then discover the magical Djemaa El Fna Square one of the most interesting places in Morocco, from where you can access the souks and the medina. Guilds of wood, ceramic, leather and spice artisans will be some of the places that will be visited. After the visit, lunch at a hotel in Marrakech and subsequent departure to Casablanca.




Overnight in Casablanca

After breakfast, you will leave Morocco and travel to Spain. Depart back to Tangier for the ferry crossing to Tarifa. The Strait of Gibraltar has served as a strategic gateway between Africa and Europe since Phoenician times. Upon arrival, after clearing customs and immigration, you will drive to the Costa del Sol. 




Overnight in Costa Del Sol

Spend the day at leisure exploring the beautiful beaches of the Costa del Sol.


Overnight in Costa del Sol

After breakfast at the hotel, this morning you will depart for Granada where you will visit one of the finest monuments of Islamic architecture in Spain. Granadas most popular tourist attraction consists of a gathering of Moorish palaces and landscaped gardens. The city is well known for its medieval architecture from the Moorish occupation — particularly the beautiful Alhambra. Set against a backdrop of Sierra Nevada peaks, it was originally formed as a small fortress in 889 AD on the remains of a Roman fortification. Along with the visit to the Alhambra, you will see the magnificent Generalife Gardens. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure with time to explore this beautiful city.


Overnight in Granada

After breakfast, you will head north to the World Heritage City of Toledo surrounded by the Tagus River. It is here where three cultures coexist: Christian, Moorish, and Jewish. The entire town is a national monument. Enjoy a short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. From there you will return to Madrid.


Overnight in Madrid

After breakfast at hotel you will be transferred back to Madrid Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas International Airport.