Spain

An incredible visit to Portugal, Andalusia, and Morocco: the ‘ruas’ and cable cars of Lisbon, the gems of Sevilla and the Arabic style at Rabat and Casablanca.

Itinerary

Day 1

Transportation

Barcelona
Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. A balance of the day at leisure.

Lodging

Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 2

Food

Breakfast at the hotel.

City/Town Tour (City Tour) at Barcelona

Barcelona
Call on our bus terminal (Balmes, 5) at 08:30 for a morning Highlights city tour of Barcelona well-known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, Barcelona is known as the capital of Modernism and the place where famous architect Antoni Gaudí lived. Unforgettable way to get to know the city with a sightseeing tour, as well as from above with the Montjuic cable car, which offers incredible views, a visit to the renowned Poble Espanyol, and finally a chance to lose yourself in the streets of the Gothic Quarter with a pleasant stroll.

Leisure

Afternoon at leisure to discover this city full attractive offers.

Lodging

Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 3

Food

Breakfast.

Transportation

Barcelona – Madrid (train)
Call on Barcelona “Sants” train station to depart by AVE, high speed train to Madrid “Puerta de Atocha” station. Enjoy the journey with the comfort and operating speed of this AVE train. Arrival, transfer from station to your hotel.

Lodging

Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 4

Food

Breakfast.

Sightseeing at Avila

Madrid – Avila – Salamanca – Porto
Transfer to our bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive to Avila. A city that preserves its medieval wall. Short stop to know its walled and old town.

Sightseeing at Salamanca

Then to Salamanca. Free time in this University City World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth.

Lodging

Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation in the hotel.

Day 5

Food

Breakfast.

City/Town Tour (City Tour) at Porto

Porto
Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church.

Wine Tasting

In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous “port wine”.

Lodging

Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 6

Food

Breakfast.

Sightseeing at Coimbra

Porto – Coimbra – Fatima
Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time.

Sightseeing

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.

Lodging

Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 7

Food

Breakfast.

Sightseeing at Batalha Monastery

Fatima – Batalha – Nazare – Alcobaca – Lisbon
Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO.

Sightseeing at Nazare

Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time.

Sightseeing at Alcobaca

Continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon.

Lodging

Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music.

Day 8

Food

Breakfast.

City/Town Tour (City Tour) at Lisbon

Lisbon
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.

Leisure

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.

Lodging

Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 9

Food

Breakfast at the hotel.

Sightseeing at Caceres

Lisbon – Caceres – Cordoba
Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres considered as World Heritage place 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.

Lodging

Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 10

Food

Breakfast at the hotel.

Sightseeing at Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba

Roman Bridge and Guadalquivir river, Great Mosque, Cordoba, Spain

Cordoba – Seville
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.

Transportation

In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville.

Lodging

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 11

Food

Breakfast at the hotel.

Local Flavor (Church,City Tour) at Seville Cathedral

Seville
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.

Leisure at Seville

Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Optional Flamenco tour.

Lodging

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 12

Food

Breakfast at the hotel.

Sightseeing at Ronda

Seville – Ronda – Costa Del Sol
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.

Sightseeing

In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas.

Lodging

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 13

Food

Breakfast.

Leisure

Costa Del Sol
Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours.

Day 14

Food

Breakfast at the hotel.

Sightseeing at Tarifa

Costa Del Sol – Tarifa – Tangier – Rabat – Casablance
Drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol, arrive to Tarifa where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the strait of Gibraltar towards Africa.

Sightseeing at Mausoleum Of Mohammed V

Arrival to Tangier, disembark, clear customs and drive southwards via Larache to Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital, official residence of the King Mohamed VI. City tour visiting the important sights as the Royal Palace from outside, Mohamed V Mausoleum, the unfinished Hassan Tower which are important examples of the Almohade architecture.

Leisure

Afterwards, departure to Casablanca, current industrial and economic capital and the most populated city housing a 10% of the country population. Time at leisure.

Lodging

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 15

Food

Breakfast at the hotel.

City/Town Tour (City Tour) at Casablanca

Casablanca – Marrkech
Panoramic city tour through the most interesting sections of the city, Anfa Boulevard, Nations square, residential areas and visit from the outside of the Hassan II grand mosque.

City/Town Tour (City Tour) at Koutoubia Mosque

Departure towards Marrakech. Marrakech capital of the South, which is located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-desert area. City sightseeing, including the Koutoubia Tower, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville, Saadines Tombs and Bay Palace, walk around the medina, souks.

Sightseeing at Saadian Tombs

Sightseeing at Jemaa El-fnaa

the magic Jma El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers, all making the center of the city an open air theatre that requires the participation of the audience. Don’t forget your camera.

Lodging

Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner and show at Chez Ali Fantasia. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 16

Food

Breakfast.

Sightseeing at Meknes

Marrakech – Meknes – Fez
Departure to Meknes, old walled (40 Km.) imperial city located in the heart of the Mid Atlas. Panoramic tour; admire the great Bab Al Mansour Gate, Morocco’s most beautiful Gate and the most well-known monument in town.

Sightseeing at University of Al Quaraouiyine

Afterwards departure to Fez, the most monumental one of the Imperial Cities, its University of “Karaouyne” is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco, ancient theological schools, etc.

Lodging

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 17

Food

Breakfast at the hotel.

City/Town Tour (City Tour) at Fez

Fez
Enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities visiting the most interesting points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, gate of Bab Bou Jelous and walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Afternoon free.

Lodging

Dinner and accommodation at hotel.

Day 18

Food

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transportation

Fez – Tangier – Tarifa – Costa Del Sol
Departure to Tangier. Transfer to the pier to board the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive towards the Costa del Sol.

Lodging

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 19

Food

Breakfast.

Leisure

Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours.

Lodging

Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 20

Food

Breakfast.

Sightseeing at Alhambra

Costa Del Sol – Granada
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 W. Irving.

Sightseeing at Generalife

Local Flavor (Flamenco show)

Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter.

Lodging

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 21

Food

Breakfast at the hotel.

Sightseeing at Toledo

Granada – Toledo – Madrid
Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory.

Lodging

Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 22

Transportation

Madrid
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. End of our services.