Spain, Morocco and Portugal
Spain, Morocco and Portugal
Spain, Morocco and Portugal
16 Days Starting and ending in Madrid, Spain
Visiting: Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Fes, Marrakesh, Tangier, Seville, Lisbon, Salamanca
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SMAPZM19
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 54
Age range:
0-0
Special diets catered:
Please advise request
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the vibrant cultures and historical grandeur of Spain, Morocco, and Portugal. This tour offers an unparalleled exploration of iconic cities including Madrid, Toledo, Marrakesh, Fes, Seville, Casablanca, and Lisbon, guided by local specialists. Discover the architectural marvels of the Alhambra in Granada, the spiritual significance of the Shrine at Fátima, and the bustling energy of Jemaa el-Fnaa Square in Marrakesh. With visits to synagogues, cathedrals, and traditional Moroccan pharmacies, you'll dive deep into the rich tapestry of history, religion, and culture that defines these enchanting lands. Enjoy the comfort of luxury air-conditioned coaches, cherry-picked hotels, and a host of included meals and gratuities, making your journey as comfortable as it is unforgettable. Whether you're marveling at the Royal Palace in Rabat or soaking in the beauty of Seville's Cathedral, this tour promises a treasure trove of memories across three captivating countries.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Hola Madrid
Location: Madrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Meliá Castilla Madrid
Meals Included: Dinner
Colour outside the lines on this unforgettable encounter with the intoxicating lands of Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Kick off your unforgettable journey in the fiery Spanish capital of Madrid. Explore the city's vibrant streets, before joining your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and orientation drive past some of the city's most iconic sites.
Day 2 : Explore Fiery Madrid
Location: Madrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Meliá Castilla Madrid
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join your Local Specialist on this day of discovery, which includes views of the iconic Cibeles fountain and Paseo de la Castellana. Admire the Royal Palace and Retiro Park, originally created as a retreat for the royal family, before spending the rest of the day at leisure indulging in la buena vida. Consider an Optional Experience to the medieval UNESCO-listed city of Segovia or encounter the greatest collection of Spanish art in the world at El Prado.
Day 3 : Onwards To Toledo And Granada
Location: Toledo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Occidental Granada
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Witness the influence of Christians, Muslims and Jews that has spanned centuries in the imperial city of Toledo. Join your Local Specialist for a walking tour, during which you’ll visit the Church of Santo Tomé, home to El Greco's most famous paintings - 'The Burial of the Count of Orgaz'. Then, visit the synagogue of Santa Maria La Blanca, the oldest one still standing in Europe. Celebrate the tradition of steel and Damascene manufacturing and moulding as you Dive Into Culture at a local workshop before your journey continues through the soul-stirring Andalusian landscape to Granada, where we'll spend the night.
Day 4 : Journey To The Sunny Costa Del Sol
Location: Granada
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: NH Marbella
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tread in the footsteps of Spain's last emirs and admire the impressive Alhambra - a collection of palaces and fortresses dating from the 12 century. We join a Local Specialist to explore its intricate designs, tranquil gardens and colossal walls, believed to have been inspired by poetry and reflecting the description of paradise found in Islamic verse. Later, we leave this 'paradise on earth' behind and continue to the Costa del Sol.
Day 5 : Cross The Strait Of Gibraltar To Fes
Location: Fes
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We travel along the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean and cross to North Africa by ferry. A memorable drive past the Rif Mountains brings us to Fes, a storied hub of traditional craftsmanship and our home for the next two nights.
Day 6 : The Medina And More In Fes
Location: Fes
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast
Join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour through the cultural and spiritual centre of Morocco. Stroll through the Medina of Fes, view its fortifications and Royal Palace, and admire traditional Moroccan handiwork during a visit to a carpet cooperative. Spend the rest of your afternoon at leisure. Tonight, maybe join an Optional Experience Arabian dinner in a traditional riad – a night of heartfelt local entertainment, including belly dancing, awaits.
Day 7: Off To Vibrant Marrakesh
Location: Marrakesh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Mogador Menara Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Departing Fes, we journey west through the golden landscape which turns to rusty red, bound for vibrant Marrakesh. Past and present collide in the world-famous Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. Embrace the unrivalled energy of this cultural and economic hub.
Day 8 : Discover Marrakesh
Location: Marrakesh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Mogador Menara Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit the elegant Dar El Basha Palace during your walking tour with a Local Specialist. See Jemaa el-Fnaa Square in the Old Quarter with its palm-readers, storytellers and snake charmers. Visit a traditional Moroccan pharmacy and Dive Into Culture, gaining insights into the blending of creams and cosmetics using regional ingredients. The rest of the day is yours to explore. Don't miss the chance to shop for bargains in the souks (markets) and bazaars, or perhaps visit a local Berber village.
Day 9 : Continue To Casablanca And Rabat
Location: Tangier
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We journey north to Casablanca and enjoy views of the Hassan II Mosque, with the world's tallest minaret, before arriving in the country's capital city. Continue to Rabat where you will spend the night.
Day 10 : Sail The Strait To Seville
Location: Seville
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: El Minzah Hôtel Tangier
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, you explore Rabat with your local specialist, stop at the opulent Mohammed V Mausoleum and admire Rabat's cityscape, its historic and modern centers traversed by the Bou Regreg River below. Later, we continue to Tangier, a gateway between Africa and Europe as prominent today as in Phoenician times. Our unique Stays With Stories this evening is the sumptuous El Minzah, an icon of the city overlooking the Bay of Tangiers and the sparkling Mediterranean beyond. The grand property, built in the Spanish-Moorish style in 1930, has welcomed the rich and famous over the past century. You’ll get to experience its warm hospitality for yourself as you contemplate the building's colourful history.
Day 11 : Sail The Strait To Seville
Location: Seville
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Meliá Lebreros Seville
Meals Included: Breakfast
Crossing the Strait of Gibraltar by ferry, we return to Spain and journey past the region of Jerez, renowned as the origin of Spanish sherry. We drive through AndalucÃa and arrive in Seville. What better way to experience this lively city than witnessing the passion of flamenco? Immerse yourself in the spectacle of colourful swirling skirts and fervent rhythm of castanets during an unforgettable optional Flamenco performance this evening.
Day 12 : Explore Spectacular Seville
Location: Seville
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Meliá Lebreros Seville
Meals Included: Breakfast
Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour which will take you past the iconic Giralda Bell Tower. Admire the tiled fountains and pavilions in the Maria Luisa Park, the showcase for the Ibero-American Exhibition in 1929, and see the imposing Plaza de España. Visit the ornate tomb of Christopher Columbus in the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world, then enjoy a walk through the lovely historic Jewish Quarter.
Day 13 : Venture To Évora
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: M'ar de Ar Muralhas Évora
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving the zesty scents of Seville behind, we head to the golden landscapes of the Alentejo, where the Brito Paes family await our arrival for a special lunch on their traditional stud ranch, which has been rearing Lusitano horses since the 18th century. This Be My Guest experience takes place in the home of their ancestors before we continue to Évora for a guided sightseeing tour. With a Local Specialist we will visit Evora's cathedral, Roman temple and Chapel of Bones. Tonight, enjoy dinner at our hotel.
Day 14 : On To Lively Lisbon
Location: Salamanca
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Olissippo Marquês de Sá Lisbon/Olissippo Oriente Lisbon
Meals Included: Breakfast
We arrive in the seafaring Portuguese capital of Lisbon this afternoon, where we'll join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour. A particular highlight of this afternoon is an opportunity to Dive Into Culture at the UNESCO-listed Hieronymite Monastery, an exquisite testament to 16th-century Manueline architecture and art.
Day 15 : Lisbon Your Way
Location: Madrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Olissippo Marquês de Sá Lisbon/Olissippo Oriente Lisbon
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, Farewell
Enjoy the day sauntering through Lisbon's grand shopping boulevards and the narrow lanes of Bairro Alto or consider joining an Optional Experience to the historic towns of Cascais and Sintra. This evening, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with newfound friends and our Travel Director, toasting to an epic Iberian holiday.
Day 16 : Farewell Lisbon
Location: Madrid
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our journey through Spain and Portugal has come to an end. All that's left is to say a fond adeus at the end of an unforgettable holiday.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Optional Experiences and free time
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On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
What's Not Included
Mode of Transport
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys), Return ferry crossings between Spain and Morocco
Accommodation
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted. Specific hotels vary by departure date.
Check out our Q&As
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Are meals included in the tour?
Yes, breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals are included in the tour.
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What are some highlights of the tour?
Some highlights of the tour include exploring Madrid, Toledo, Marrakesh, Fes, Seville, Casablanca, and Lisbon with a Local Specialist, discovering Rabat, Tangier, Fátima, and Salamanca, visiting the Synagogue and Santo Tomé in Toledo, the Alhambra in Granada, Dar El Bacha and a Moroccan pharmacy in Marrakesh, the Cathedral in Seville, the Hieronymite Monastery in Lisbon and Plaza Mayor in Salamanca, and viewing the Royal Palace in Rabat, the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, the Belém Tower in Lisbon and the Shrine at Fátima.
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What type of accommodation is provided?
The tour provides cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted. Specific hotels vary by departure date.
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What is not included in the tour?
Insurance is not included in the tour.
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What countries will I visit on the Spain, Morocco and Portugal tour?
On the Spain, Morocco and Portugal tour, you will visit Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.
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Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts and ends in Madrid, Spain.
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What are the inclusions of the tour?
The tour includes an expert Travel Director and professional Driver, cherry-picked hotels, all porterage and restaurant gratuities, all hotel tips, charges and local taxes, must-see sightseeing and surprise extras, audio headsets for flexible sightseeing, optional experiences and free time, and on occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
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What type of transportation is included?
The tour includes luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys), and return ferry crossings between Spain and Morocco.
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What are the pick-up and drop-off times?
Pick-up times are at 10:30, 13:00, and 15:30. Drop-off times are at 08:30 and 11:00.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Low Deposit
Trafalgar requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of trafalgar charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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