Spain, Portugal & Morocco
Madrid-Salamanca-Vigo-Porto-Coimbra-Fatima-Lisbon-Caceres-Sevilla-Ronda-Costa del Sol-Fez-Meknes-Marrakech-Casablanca- Rabat-Granada-Madrid
18days/17nights, Madrid/Madrid
2020 depart Friday: March-October
Cost from: $3080 per person twin share (s/sup $950) Mar- Jun
Cost from: $3240 per person twin share (s/sup $980) Jul-Oct
Supplements may apply during holiday periods
day 01 Madrid-Salamanca-Vigo (630 kms)
Departure from the coach terminal at 08.00 to Salamanca.
Time at leisure to walk through this monumental city and its famous Plaza Mayor. Continue to Vigo. Dinner on arrival.
day 02 Vigo-Viana do Castelo-Braga-Porto (220 kms)
Crossing the Portuguese border we arrive to 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. Departure for Porto. Accommodation.
day 03 Porto
Porto is considered as World Heritage city. Panoramic tour to admire the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building, St. Clara church... we will finalize at a local winecellar to enjoy a tasting of the famous “Port wine”. Accommodation.
day 04 Porto-Coimbra (120 kms)
Departure to Coimbra, site of one of the oldest universities in Europe and birthplace of the Fado, the music of Portugal. Time at leisure. Dinner and accommodation.
day 05 Coimbra-Fatima-Lisbon (222 kms)
Departure to Fatima, important pilgrimage centre. Free time to visit the Shrine and afterwards continuation to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal located at the mouth of the river Tagus. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese songs and music.
day 06 Lisbon
Morning city sightseeing tour: old Alfama Quarter, Tower of Belem, Monastery of Los Jeronimos, etc. Afternoon at leisure. Optional tour to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril.
day 07 Lisbon-Caceres-Sevilla (575 kms)
Departure to the border with Spain and continuation to Caceres. Time at leisure to know its Plaza Mayor and to walk through the old city and its famous medieval quarter, very well preserved and considered as World Heritage place. Lunch at your own. Continuation southwards to Andalucia and arrival to Sevilla. Dinner and accommodation.
day 08 Sevilla
Morning city tour visiting the typical Barrio de Santa Cruz with its narrow streets, the Park of María Luisa and Plaza de España, with a panoramic sightseeing of the city. Optional Artistic tour including the Royal Alcazar Palace. Lunch at a restaurant. Afternoon at leisure.
day 09 Sevilla-Ronda-Costa del Sol (190 kms)
Departure to the Route of the White Villages and Ronda. Free time. Continuation to Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodation.
day 10 Costa del Sol-Tarifa-Tangier-Fez (433 kms)
Departure to Tarifa to board the ferry crossing the Strait of Gibraltar towards Tangier. Arrival and continue to Fez. Dinner and accommodation.
day 11 Fez
Half board. City sightseeing of Fez, the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, the Jew quarter or Mellah, the gate of Bab Bou Jeloud to the Medina. We will also see the Medersa, oldest University of the world, Karyouine Mosque and the quarter of tanners. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the Medina on your own.
day 12 Fez-Meknes-Marrakech (530 kms)
Departure to Meknes, old walled imperial city, with the beautiful gate “Bab El Mansour”, and continue through the Mid-Atlas Mountains towards Marrakech. Dinner and accommodation.
day 13 Marrakech
Half board. Sightseeing tour of this Imperial city: the Koutubia, twin mosque of the Giralda of Seville, and the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, we will walk by the Medina, souks and the famous Djemaa el Fna Square of great exotic activity. Time at leisure.
day 14 Marrakech-Casablanca-Rabat (320 kms)
Departure to Casablanca. Panoramic tour of Casablanca, economical capital and most populated city in Morocco, seeing Anfa Boulevard, Nations Square and residential areas. We will continue our visit seeing the exterior of Hassan II Great Mosque, second in size and importance after Mecca. Time at leisure and continue to Rabat. Dinner and accommodation.
day 15 Rabat-Tangier (249 kms)
Rabat, capital of the Kingdom of Morocco and official residence of the King. Sightseeing city tour seeing the exterior of the Royal Palace, Mausoleum of Mohamed V and the Hassan Tower, minaret and symbol of this city. Time at your leisure to visit the spectacular Kasbh of Oudaias. Continue to Tangier. Dinner and accommodation.
day 16 Tangier-Costa del Sol (145 kms)
Departure to board the ferry and cross back the Strait towards Spain. Arrival to Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodations.
day 17 Costa del Sol-Granada (180 kms)
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. Dinner and accommodation. Optional visit to the caves of Sacromonte and attend a typical show of gipsy flamenco.
day 18 Granada-Toledo-Madrid (446 kms)
Departure towards the Imperial City of Toledo, full of history and monuments. Lunch and city sightseeing throughout its narrow streets and alleys. Continuation back to Madrid. Arrival and end of our services.
Inclusions: all transportation by air conditioned coach with free WI-FI onboard, sightseeing tour with local guide in Porto, Lisbon, Sevilla, Fez, Marrakech, Rabat, Granada and Toledo. Multi-lingual tour escort, buffet breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 12 dinners, fast ferry tickets, visit to a wine cellar with a tasting Porto wine, Municipal Taxes in Porto and Lisbon
Hotels: Vigo-Eurostars Mar de Vigo, Porto-Eurostars Oporto, Coimbra-Tryp Coimbra, Lisbon-Vip Executive Picoas, Sevilla-Silken Al-Andalus Palace, Costa del Sol-NH Marbella Sol, Fez-Ramada, Marrakech-Atlas Medina & Spa / Jardin del Agdal, Rabat-Farah Rabat, Tangier-Hilton City Center & Residences, Granada-Los Ángeles.
Notes: passengers are required to clear customs with their own luggage, one piece of luggage allowed per person, Passport details are required in advance