Spain, Portugal & Morocco

Spain, Portugal & Morocco

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Spain, Portugal & Morocco

16 Days Starting and ending in Madrid, Spain

Visiting: Arrive In Madrid, Spain, Madrid, Ávila, Salamanca, Coimbra, Portugal, Fátima, Obidos, Lisbon, Seville, Ferry To Morocco, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakesh, Fez, Ferry Crossing To Spain, Mijas, Granada

Tour operator:

Cosmos

Tour code:

6830-2024

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-0

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English
From: $2819 $2662 Operator discount: -$157

NB: Prices correct on 24-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

On our Spain, Portugal, and Morocco tour, experience the rich history and distinct cultures of these three glorious countries. You'll overnight in Madrid, Seville, Granada, and the Costa del Sol in Spain; Coimbra and Lisbon in Portugal; and Rabat, Marrakesh, and Fez in Morocco. The tour starts in Madrid, where you’ll discover the main sights with a local guide. On the way to Portugal, visit Avila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its ancient, fortified towers and walls, and beautiful Salamanca. The Portuguese pearls you’ll discover on this affordable tour are Coimbra, Obidos, Fatima with its famous Sanctuary, and the capital, Lisbon. Cross the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco on the African continent by ferry to step back in time in Rabat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Morocco's capital. Fez is still the cultural and spiritual hub, and its centerpiece is the Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its exotic palaces, madrasas, fondouks, residences, mosques, and fountains date back to the 13th-14th centuries. The red city of Marrakesh remains a tapestry of ramparts, mosques, palaces, gardens, vibrant public squares, and souks (markets). You’ll get to know this fascinating city with a local expert on the included sightseeing tour. Stop in Casablanca, Morocco's westernmost city. Its name still resonates because of the 1942 classic film with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Once back on the European continent, you will love the included guided visit to Granada's legendary Alhambra complex*, a lavish palace and fortress built by Moorish kings in 889 AD, and you will appreciate it even more after having visited Morocco. These are just some of the many highlights on this comprehensive and affordable Spain, Portugal, and Morocco tour. It's a memorable budget vacation for value-minded travel lovers.

Highlights

  • Experience the rich history and distinct cultures of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

  • Discover the main sights of Madrid with a local guide.

  • Visit Avila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its ancient, fortified towers and walls.

  • Explore the Medina of Fez, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and cultural hub.

  • See the Belem Tower and Moorish Citadel in Lisbon.

  • Admire the impressive Plaza d’España in Seville.

  • Cruise across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco.

  • Visit the Alhambra Complex in Granada, a lavish palace and fortress built by Moorish kings.

Places You'll See

Praga

Hotel D. Luis

Roma

Don Paco

Mercure Sheherazade Rabat

Zalagh Kasbah Hotel & Spa

Menzeh Zalagh

Hotel Ilunion Mijas

Gran Hotel Luna De Granada

Melia Barajas

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Day 1: Arrive In Madrid,Spain

Location: Arrive In Madrid, Spain

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Check into your hotel. Take advantage of any free time to explore lively Madrid with the help of the CosmosGO app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.

Day 2: Madrid

Location: Madrid

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Spaniards say the Spanish capital, situated 2,180 feet above sea level, is the nearest thing to Heaven. It’s certainly worth making the most of today by joining the included guided sightseeing tour: a full panoramic drive by way of the Calle Alcalà, Parliament Square, and a picture stop outside the Royal Palace. The optional trip to Toledo is most rewarding, too. The splendid setting of this old walled city above the Tagus was made famous in El Greco’s painting, and even now it’s like a great open-air museum of Spanish history and art.

Day 3: Madrid,Ávila,Salamanca,Coimbra,Portugal

Location: Madrid, Ávila, Salamanca, Coimbra, Portugal

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Visit ancient, fortified Ávila with its many towers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Salamanca and make sure you spend some time wandering around Plaza Mayor, the grandest square in Spain. Cross the frontier to Guarda, the highest town in Portugal. From here, descend to the valleys of the Serra da Estrela to Coimbra. Today’s Distance: 329 mi/ 530 km

Day 4: Coimbra,Fátima,Obidos,Lisbon

Location: Coimbra, Fátima, Obidos, Lisbon

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy an orientation tour of Coimbra, celebrated for its beauty and ancient university. Later, travel southward to visit the Sanctuary of Fátima, one of Europe’s most visited Marian shrines. Continue to picturesque fortified Obidos, before reaching Lisbon for two overnights. Today’s Distance: 168 mi/ 270 km

Day 5: Lisbon

Location: Lisbon

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Henry the Navigator made Lisbon the 15th-century “Mistress of the Seas.” On the included guided tour, see his monument, the Belem Tower, the Moorish Citadel, and the impressive Commerce Square, also known as Black Horse Square. Spend the afternoon at leisure—maybe in the Alfama’s tile-decorated streets, or take an optional excursion to the Portuguese Riviera.

Day 6: Lisbon,Seville,Spain

Location: Lisbon, Seville, Spain

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

From the rolling plains of the Alentejo with its woodlands of cork and eucalyptus trees, head south to the brilliant light of Andalusia. Admire its neat, white-painted villages and sun-drenched plantations of olives, figs, and almonds while traveling towards magnificent Seville. Today’s Distance: 261 mi/ 420 km

Day 7: Seville

Location: Seville

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy an included sightseeing tour of this vibrant city. Walk in the city centre, see some of the main highlights and spend time to admire the impressive Plaza d’España. Admire the banks of tiles representing the provinces of Spain. A frequent ritual for Spanish visitors is to look for the space dedicated to their province to take photographs. You may want to do the same with the one you enjoyed the most so far. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 8: Seville,Ferry To Morocco,Rabat

Location: Seville, Ferry To Morocco, Rabat

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Drive through Spain’s pretty sherry wine region and head south to the coast. Here, embark the ferry and cruise across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco on the African continent. Travel along what was once the infamous Barbary Coast, then continue the drive south to Rabat, one of Morocco’s imperial cities. Today’s Distance: 311 mi/ 500 km

Day 9: Rabat,Casablanca,Marrakesh

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Location: Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakesh

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today starts with an included guided city sightseeing tour of the country’s lively capital, Rabat, with a visit to Chellah Gardens and Kasbah des Oudaias. Later, reach Morocco’s westernmost city: Casablanca. Enjoy an orientation drive in this modern city and see the illustrious Hassan II Mosque. One of the largest mosques in the world, its minaret soars 689 feet into the sky. Continue on to the “red” oasis city of Marrakesh. An optional excursion this evening is the perfect ending of the day.Today’s Distance: 227 mi/ 365 km

Day 10: Marrakesh

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Location: Marrakesh

Accommodation: Hostel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today’s included city sightseeing with a Local Guide will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Founded in the 9th century, Marrakesh remains a tapestry of ramparts, mosques, palaces, gardens, and vibrant public squares and souks (markets)—where buying and selling and a fascinating carnival of entertainment occurs daily. Also visit the Bahia Palace and Majorelle Gardens.

Day 11: Marrakesh,Fez

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Location: Marrakesh, Fez

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, travel through the fragrant cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains, where a number of peaks soar above 13,000 feet in elevation. This range is home to the endangered Barbary apes, wild boars, and polecats. On your way north to Fez, enjoy glimpses of North African village life. Today’s Distance: 311 mi/ 500 km

Day 12: Fez

Location: Fez

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Ancient Fez is a city of outstanding scenic beauty. Visit the Medina during the included sightseeing tour this morning and enjoy the maze of narrow streets through the brilliant bazaars and exotic atmosphere. The madrasas, fondouks, palaces, residences, mosques, and fountains dating back to the 13th century are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, explore further on your own.

Day 13: Fez,Ferry Crossing To Spain,Mijas

Location: Fez, Ferry Crossing To Spain, Mijas

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, an early departure takes you north for the ferry crossing back to mainland Spain to the Costa del Sol. Overnight in Mijas. Today’s Distance: 323 mi/ 520 km

Day 14: Mijas,Granada

Location: Mijas, Granada

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel along the Costa del Sol to Granada in the heart of Andalusia. Enjoy an included guided visit of the Alhambra Complex*, a lavish palace and fortress built by Moorish kings. Marvel at its architectural Moorish beauty and magnificent gardens, with construction dating back to 889 AD. Today’s Distance: 162 mi/ 260 km NOTE:*Alhambra complex: Entrance to Nasrid Palace is not guaranteed.

Day 15: Granada,Madrid

Location: Granada, Madrid

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel through the very heart of Don Quixote’s La Mancha, famed for its castle and windmills, on your way to Madrid. Today’s Distance: 267 mi/ 430 km

Day 16: Madrid

Location: Madrid

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

What's Included

  • Fully Guided

    Guided sightseeing tours in various cities including Madrid, Lisbon, Seville, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakesh, and Fez

  • Transport

    Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi

  • Accommodation

    Stay in comfortable hotels including Hotel Praga in Madrid, Hotel D. Luis in Coimbra, Hotel Roma in Lisbon, Zalagh Kasbah Hotel & Spa in Marrakesh, and others

  • Ferry Crossings

    Ferry crossings between Spain and Morocco

  • UNESCO Sites

    Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Alhambra and Generalife in Granada, Belem Tower in Lisbon, Medina of Fez, Medina of Marrakesh, and more

What's Not Included

  • International Travel

    Flights to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    Transfers to and from the airport at the destination are not included

  • Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately

  • Optional Excursions

    Optional excursions such as the trip to Toledo and the Portuguese Riviera are not included

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and tips are not included

UNESCO Sites

Alhambra and Generalife Granada|Belem Tower in Lisbon|Cathedral in Seville|Medina of Fez|Medina of Marrakesh|Monastery of the Hieronymites in Lisbon|Old City of Salamanca|Old Town of Avila with its Extra muros Churches|Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences|Rabat (Modern Capital and Historic City)|University of Coimbra (See only)

Meals

Buffet breakfasts daily; 8 dinners

Accommodation

Madrid:Praga
Coimbra:Hotel D. Luis
Lisbon:Roma
Seville:Don Paco
Rabat:Mercure Sheherazade Rabat
Marrakesh:Zalagh Kasbah Hotel & Spa
Fez:Menzeh Zalagh
Mijas:Hotel Ilunion Mijas
Granada:Gran Hotel Luna de Granada
Madrid:Melia Barajas

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

    Travel is provided in a private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach equipped with free Wi-Fi.

  • What kind of accommodations can I expect on this tour?

    You will stay in a variety of comfortable hotels including the Hotel Praga in Madrid, Hotel D. Luis in Coimbra, Hotel Roma in Lisbon, and the Zalagh Kasbah Hotel & Spa in Marrakesh, among others.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, buffet breakfasts are provided daily along with 8 dinners as detailed in the itinerary.

  • What are some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites visited on this tour?

    The tour visits several UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Alhambra and Generalife in Granada, Belem Tower in Lisbon, the Medina of Fez, the Medina of Marrakesh, and the Old City of Salamanca, among others.

  • Is there any free time during the tour to explore on my own?

    Yes, there are several opportunities for leisure time throughout the tour, such as in Madrid, Lisbon, Seville, and Fez.

  • What optional excursions are available during the tour?

    Optional excursions include a trip to Toledo from Madrid, a visit to the Portuguese Riviera from Lisbon, and an evening excursion in Marrakesh.

  • What is the starting and ending point of the tour?

    The tour starts and ends in Madrid, Spain.

  • Are airport transfers included in the tour package?

    No, airport transfers at the destination are not included in the tour package.

  • Is international travel included in the tour package?

    No, international travel is not included in the tour package.

  • What kind of sightseeing tours are included?

    The tour includes guided sightseeing tours in Madrid, Lisbon, Seville, Rabat, Marrakesh, and Fez, among other locations.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1961

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.

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We have just returned from a Cosmos…

28-Sep-2022

We have just returned from a Cosmos tour- Gourmet Tuscany. We stayed in Montecatini Terme and traveled from there to many wonderful places, in towns and the fabulous Tuscan countryside. We visit Vineyards for wine tastings, farms for cooking lessons and lunches and dinners in authentic Italian restaurants. All assisted by a friendly, informative tour director. First class holiday

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Rick  

Excellent in every respect

08-Dec-2022

I recently did a 2-week "best of Italy" tour with this company. Our guide, Daniella, was fantastic, the itinerary was excellent and they catered for my rather difficult dietary requirements really well. Really happy and will certainly book with them again

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John Lomanno  

A wonderrful experience

09-Nov-2022

WE saw so much. The tour director Mladin was very knowledgeable and made the experience so enjoyable. The bus driver Paul was so nice and helpful. A couple of the hotels had no refrigerators to keep the water cold. We had to carry our own luggage to and from the rooms. There should have been porters to help us. Over all we had a great time.

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27-Oct-2022

Great organisation, tour guide(Kris) and driver(Tony) who went extra mile and good group of people from all over world. The hotels were excellent in New Orleans and Nashville and very good in other cities. The itinerary was well thought out with visits to Gracelands and Grande ole Oprey topping the bill. We added 3extra nights in New Orleans (giving us 6nights) which was absolutely fab and would advise anyone doing this tour that they consider some extra nights to see and do as much as you can

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The tour director expertise and…

18-Dec-2022

The tour director expertise and personality made the trip all the more pleasant. No stress. The local guides as well added to the beauty of this trip. They were knowledgeable and personable. I also have to mention the travelers (the group of 21). The people were friendly an accommodating. This is my third trip with this tour company and I will continue to travel with this company due to excellent planning and customer service. Thank you

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