Portugal, Andalusia & Imperial Cities of Morocco 17/18 days from Barcelona
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Portugal, Andalusia & Imperial Cities of Morocco 17/18 days from Barcelona
PEPE TOURS
Departure City
Barcelona, SPAIN
Returning City
Madrid, SPAIN
Number of DAYS
17
Meeting point
Barcelona
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Frecuency
Monday, Tuesday
PRICE in Euros
2.390,00 €
PORTUGAL, SOUTHERN SPAIN & MOROCCO – 17 DAYS
Escorted coach holiday to Portugal, southern Spain and Morocco with English-speaking guides. You will visit Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, a nest of history, the Jewels of Andalusia (Granada and the unique Alhambra Palace, Seville with its Cathedral, the largest Gothic temple in the world or Cordoba, once the capital of the Moorish Caliphate) and then Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat and Fez, the Imperial Cities of Morocco that are full of charm, unique corners and a lot of history.
Departure days of the tour
Departures: Monday, Tuesday
Portugal, Andalusia & Imperial Cities of Morocco 17/18 days from Barcelona includes:
The tour to Portugal, Spain and Morocco includes
Until March 2026 – Transportation by modern air-conditioned coach / High speed train tickets Barcelona – Madrid / Fast-Ferry Tickets Spain – Morocco – Spain / English-speaking accompanying guide during the tour / Visits in Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Fez, Marrakech, Rabat, Granada and Toledo / Tickets to the Mosque in Cordoba, Bahia Palace in Marrakech, Medersa in Fez and Alhambra in Granada / Visit to a damascening workshop in Toledo / Accommodation in 4* hotels / Daily buffet breakfast (except in Madrid) / 4 lunches / 9 dinners / City taxes in Portugal / Travel insurance.
Until March 2026 – Transportation by modern air-conditioned coach / High speed train tickets Barcelona – Madrid / Fast-Ferry Tickets Spain – Morocco – Spain / English-speaking accompanying guide during the tour / Visits in Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Granada and Toledo / Tickets to the Mosque in Cordoba, Bahia Palace in Marrakech and Alhambra in Granada / Visit to a winery with wine tasting / Visit to a damascening workshop in Toledo / Accommodation in 4* hotels / Daily buffet breakfast (except in Madrid) / 2 lunches / 10 dinners / City taxes in Portugal / Travel insurance.
Price details
| PRICE PER PERSON IN EUROS (SEASON 2025 - 2026) | ||
| IN DOUBLE ROOM | from 2390 € | |
| IN SINGLE ROOM | from 3165 € | |
Itinerary: Portugal, Andalusia & Imperial Cities of Morocco 17/18 days from Barcelona
PROGRAM UNTIL MARCH 2026 – 17 DAYS TOUR
Day 1. (Tuesday) BARCELONA – MADRID
Call on at Barcelona Sants Station and departure by high-speed train to Madrid. Pleasant and short journey with the comfort and speed of this fast train. Arrival in Madrid, capital city of Spain. Transfer on your own to the hotel. Free day at your disposal to discover Madrid, diplomatic capital, economic centre and most populous city in Spain, headquarters of the Spanish government and city where the Spanish monarchy resides. We recommend taking a walk through the courtly Madrid de los Austrias Neighbourhood with its Renaissance and Baroque buildings in Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa, continue to the Royal Palace located in the elegant Plaza de Oriente, get to know the Cibeles Fountain, Fountain of Neptune, Puerta de Alcalá, Gran Vía or Paseo de la Castellana. You can also, optionally, visit the nearby imperial city of Toledo, declared a World Heritage Site. Hotel accommodation.
Day 2. (Wednesday) MADRID – TRUJILLO – LISBON
Departure westbound to the Region of Extremadura in western Spain. Arrival in Trujillo, cradle of illustrious characters linked to the discovery of America (Francisco de Pizarro, discoverer of Peru, and Francisco de Orellana). You’ll enjoy some free time to get to know its monumental Plaza Mayor Square, centre of social and commercial life of the city. Around the square you’ll find religious buildings (San Francisco, Santa Clara or San Martin Churches), Renaissance mansions (Palace of the Marquis of Piedras Albas, Palace of the Dukes of San Carlos or the Palace of the Marquises of the Conquista) and also the bronze-cast statue of Pizarro on horseback. We recommend you to try the local gastronomy derived from Iberian pig, as well as recipes of pastoral origin or traditional cold soups such as gazpacho and ajoblanco. Continue our route now on Portuguese soil, travelling among beautiful landscapes of Alentejo Region. Crossing the Tagus River estuary on the impressive 25 de Abril Bridge we will arrive to Lisbon, the capital and largest city of Portugal. Arrival at the hotel and accommodation. In the evening, optionally, you can enjoy a Fado music show (typical Portuguese folklore).
Day 3. (Thursday) LISBON
Breakfast at the hotel. We’ll have a full day to explore each corner of Lisbon. We’ll start the day with an in-depth sightseeing tour of Lisbon. We’ll visit Lisbon’s traditional neighbourhoods, which take us into the Belem district, on the northern bank of the Tagus River estuary, the birthplace of many great Portuguese navigators who sailed the oceans in the Fifteenth Century to explore and trade with India and the Orient. We will walk around the Monument of the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos), a monument that celebrates the Portuguese Age of Discovery, we’ll see the Belem Tower, a medieval defensive fortification and a prominent example of the Portuguese Manueline style. We will finally see the beautiful gothic style Jeronimos Monastery, Vasco da Gama’s resting place, classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the nearby Tower of Belen. Enjoy some free time at leisure to explore Lisbon at your own pace, to discover the nostalgic corners of the Barrio de Alfama, the old city grouped next to its Castle with its old buildings in narrow and twisted ruas full of colour and housing the genuine taverns where Fado music sounds like a lost past. Optionally you can do a beautiful coach trip to visit Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with Cabo da Roca and admire Cascais and Estoril. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 4. (Friday) LISBON – FATIMA – LISBON
After our breakfast at the hotel, we head north towards Fatima (Cova do Iria). Full day excursion to discover this important sacred centre of the Christian Faith, known worldwide for its sanctuary, a place of Christian pilgrimage since the beginning of the 20th century. Free time at your disposal to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima consisting of an impressive Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary and place where according to the Roman Catholic Church, three visionary children Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta Marto received several apparitions and heavenly messages by the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. You can visit the tombs of the three little shepherds, the precious statue of Our Lady of Fatima, the great oak tree, and also the monument dedicated to the three little shepherds (the seers) of Fatima. At the end of the day, we will return to Lisbon through the colourful agricultural region. Arrival and lodging in the hotel.
Day 5. (Saturday) LISBON – CACERES – SEVILLE
Our last breakfast in Portugal. Departure towards Spain travelling along beautiful green plains that extend as far as the eye can see dotted with cork oaks and olive trees that withstand time. Back in Spain, we enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Region of Extremadura, the typical wooded pasture known as the dehesa where the iberian pigs forage freely for acorns. Arrival in Caceres, a magical medieval city, capital of the Extremadura region in western Spain. Free time to stroll through the old town with its city walls and watchtowers and its well-known medieval neighbourhood, considered a World Heritage Site. We recommend you to follow the narrow walkways that will transport you to another century and engage you in its old charm. You’ll discover the main square of Cáceres – the Plaza Mayor and the Bujaco Tower locally known as the Clock Tower, the Arch of the Star, which is one of the five access gates of Cáceres, the beautiful Palace of the Golfines… In the afternoon, we’ll travel along the Silver Highway towards Andalusia, a region with a huge heritage from a splendorous past, to arrive at Seville, Andalusia’s capital. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 6. (Sunday) SEVILLE
After breakfast, we’ll do a monumental and panoramic visit of Seville. You will visit from outside the Cathedral of Seville, the second largest in the Catholic world after San Pedro in Rome and its famous Giralda, the old minaret of the Arab mosque, then stroll through the popular neighbourhoods of Santa Cruz, natural scenery of Carmen as well as where it developed the myth of Don Juan. Lunch included in a local restaurant. After the visit, you’ll enjoy some free to discover different perspectives and specific flavours of this active city full of light. May we recommend you an optional boat trip on the Guadalquivir River to enjoy the panoramic views that exist from the boat? Then you can walk along the banks of the Guadalquivir River, the great king of Andalusia as the local poet Luis de Góngora y Argote called it. Accommodation in hotel. At night, optionally, you can enjoy a flamenco show.
Day 7. (Monday) SEVILLE – CÓRDOBA
Breakfast at the hotel. We’ll drive to Córdoba, former capital of the Caliphate. Lead by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide we will visit the highlights of Córdoba: the narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter, the Synagogue and the fantastic Great Mosque of Córdoba, one of the world’s greatest works of Islamic architecture, still standing from the time Muslims ruled Al-Andalus, that will ease our mind and spirit. In the afternoon, free time at your disposal to stroll through the historic centre of Córdoba, with its medieval streets or visit the Royal Palace Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos and its beautiful gardens. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 8. (Tuesday) CÓRDOBA – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL
After breakfast at the hotel we’ll drive south along the Route of the White Washed Villages, listening to stories of bandits while arriving at Ronda, one of the most beautiful towns in Andalusia, situated on the gorge of the Guadalevin River (locally known as Tajo de Ronda) that cuts the city in half. You’ll enjoy some free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvellous views of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon, continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas of Spain. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Costa del Sol.
Day 9. (Wednesday) COSTA DEL SOL
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the Costa del Sol, its beautiful beaches, refreshing sea, the buzzing nightlife and multiple restaurants and leisure centres at your own pace. If you like shopping, note that Marbella is a shopper’s paradise, as you will find every designer boutique you can imagine. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 10. (Thursday) COSTA DEL SOL
Breakfast. Free day at your disposal. We recommend you to discover this corner of Andalusia that boasts a deep and fascinating history and breathtaking landscapes that deserve to be explored. Your guide will offer several optional activities and day trips from Costa del Sol. If you want to explore the region at your pace, don’t miss El Torcal of Antequera, one of the most unique and important nature reserves in Andalusia full of fascinating rock formations which give the landscape a surreal and alien atmosphere. Not to be missed is the Caminito del Rey, which offers the unique experience of strolling along walkways hanging over 100 metres up on a sheer cliff face. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 11. (Friday) COSTA DEL SOL – TANGIER – CASABLANCA
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol via internationally renowned places as Marbella and Puerto Banus, arrive to Tarifa or Algeciras where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Tangier, disembark, clear customs and continue on by coach to Larache, a picturesque fishing town located on the Atlantic coast, on the left bank of the Lucus River estuary, with white-walled houses and light blue carpentry. You’ll enjoy some free time for lunch. We continue the trip to Casablanca, the largest city that represents the modern face of today’s Morocco. Arrival at the hotel, dinner and accommodation.
Day 12. (Saturday) CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH
After breakfast, we will do a sightseeing tour of Casablanca, this cosmopolitan city, the economic capital of Morocco. We will discover Casablanca’s highlights such as the Anfa boulevard, the Nations Square, we’ll visit from the outside the impressive Hassan II Mosque (interior visit offered as optional activity), a showcase of the finest Moroccan artisanship, Casablanca’s city landmark, only surpassed by Mecca in importance and size. After the visit we will continue to Marrakech, a fascinating and mysterious city where Europe, Africa and the Middle East mingle and merge. Arrival and free time to have lunch. In the afternoon, we will start with an amazing guided visit of Marrakech. We will see from outside the Koutobia Minaret, twin sister of the Giralda in Seville (Spain), the Bahia Palace, one of the city’s most eye-popping sights, we’ll walk around its Medina and souks and will end at the great Djemaa El Fna Square, a symbol of Morocco and meeting point for different kind of personalities of the city: storytellers, snake charmers, musicians and dancers. Back to the hotel and accommodation. Optionally you can enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and an equestrian show that includes odalisque, flying carpets and fireworks in an atmosphere that recreates The Thousand and One Nights.
Day 13. (Sunday) MARRAKECH – RABAT – FEZ
After breakfast, we’ll drive west towards the Atlantic Coast to reach Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital of Morocco, official residence of the King Mohamed VI. During the guided tour we will visit the Royal Palace of Rabat from the outside, we’ll see the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, grandfather of the current king and also the Hassan Tower, a minaret of an incomplete mosque which has converted in the symbol of the city. The journey will continue to Fez, the most monumental of the Moroccan Imperial Cities, its University of Karaouyne is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco and the oldest religious education centre. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 14. (Monday) FEZ
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we’ll do a monumental and panoramic city tour of Fez. We will see the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, the Jewish neighbourhood also known as Mellah, the Gate of Bab Bou Jeloud, which gives access to the Medina or the old city, one of the most impressive of Morocco. We will walk along its streets and souks. We will get to know the tanner neighbourhood and the Medersa, the oldest university of the world and its Karaouyne Mosque. Back to the hotel to have lunch and free time in the afternoon to enjoy calmly the great and labyrinth Medina de Fes el-Bali, composed by more than 9.000 streets, it’s the best-preserved Medina of the Arab world and the largest monument of Morocco. In the night, possibility of show-dinner in a local restaurant. Accommodation.
Day 15. (Tuesday) FEZ – TANGIER – COSTA DEL SOL
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Tangier and board the ferry to return across the Strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive along Costa del Sol towards our hotel. Free time at your disposal to enjoy the marvellous seaside resorts of Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 16. (Wednesday) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Granada, with its incredible and amazing monumental environment, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdom up to 1492. We’ll visit the world-famous Alhambra complex with its imposing Alcazaba fortress, the Palace of Charles V, and the Generalife Gardens, fountains, gardens, and courtyards that with their sights and sounds have inspired authors such as Washington Irving in his Tales of the Alhambra. Free time in the afternoon. We recommend you to visit the Cathedral and the Royal Chapel that houses the tombs of the Catholic Monarchs, or stroll through the Albaicín neighbourhood and enjoy the beautiful views of the Alhambra from the Mirador de San Nicolás. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optionally, you can see a Gipsy Flamenco Show held in a cave-house at Sacromonte Quarter.
Day 17. (Thursday) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure north to Toledo, where, under the Castilian sky and surrounded by the Tagus River, rises the impressive Imperial City of Toledo – a World Heritage Site and cradle of civilizations – where three cultures coexisted: Christian, Muslim, and Jewish. Upon arrival, we’ll take a panoramic bus tour to enjoy the magnificent view of the city from the other side of the Tagus River, a must-see for Toledo’s most iconic photo. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy an included lunch, and then, accompanied by an expert local guide, we’ll take a walk through Toledo’s historic centre to familiarize ourselves with this imposing medieval city. We’ll visit Zocodover Square, Toledo’s most emblematic square, surrounded by buildings of different architectural styles, from Renaissance to Baroque. Next, we’ll pass by the Alcázar of Toledo, an imposing fortress that now houses the Army Museum. Wandering through the streets of Toledo, we’ll arrive at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square), where we’ll admire the façade of Toledo Cathedral, officially known as the Primate Cathedral of Spain. This imposing building blends Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles and was built on the foundations of a former mosque. We’ll also learn about the damascening technique (inlaying precious metals into steel) at a local artisan workshop. In the afternoon, we’ll continue our journey to Madrid. Arrival and end of services.
PROGRAM UNTIL MARCH 2026 – 18 DAYS TOUR
Day 1. (Monday) BARCELONA – MADRID
Call on at Barcelona Sants Station and departure by high-speed train to Madrid. Pleasant and short journey with the comfort and speed of this fast train. Arrival in Madrid, capital city of Spain. Transfer on your own to the hotel. Free day at your disposal to discover Madrid, diplomatic capital, economic centre and most populous city in Spain, headquarters of the Spanish government and city where the Spanish monarchy resides. We recommend taking a walk through the courtly Madrid de los Austrias Neighbourhood with its Renaissance and Baroque buildings in Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa, continue to the Royal Palace located in the elegant Plaza de Oriente, get to know the Cibeles Fountain, Fountain of Neptune, Puerta de Alcalá, Gran Vía or Paseo de la Castellana. You can also, optionally, visit the nearby imperial city of Toledo, declared a World Heritage Site. Hotel accommodation.
Day 2. (Tuesday) MADRID – SALAMANCA – PORTO
Departure from Madrid to Salamanca, the university city par excellence. Free time to explore at your own pace this World Heritage Site of great artistic wealth. A stroll around the pedestrian streets in its historic centre will take you to Plaza Mayor, one of the most beautiful squares in Spain, you may visit Salamanca’s two cathedrals (the old cathedral dating from the 12th-13th centuries of Romanesque style, and the new one from the 16th century), the House of Shells, the Baroque style Clerecia church and the University with its beautiful Plateresque façade. Later we’ll continue northwest towards Porto, city declared a World Heritage Site. Arrival at the hotel and accommodation.
Day 3. (Wednesday) PORTO
Breakfast at the hotel. We have a whole day to enjoy this authentic city, capital of Northern Portugal. We begin with a panoramic visit of Porto to discover the Cathedral of Sé, the most important religious monument in Porto, a mixture of styles and influences, also the Palacio de la Bolsa, one of the most beautiful buildings in Porto, Santa Clara Church and ending in a local winery where we will taste the world-famous Porto wine. Afternoon free at your disposal to continue exploring the corners of Porto, stroll along the Avenida dos Aliados, the Ribeira de Porto on the banks of the Duero and admire the Don Luis I Bridge, the most famous bridge in Porto, climb to the Clérigos Tower, the best viewpoint of Porto, from where you will have panoramic views of the historic city center or take an optional cruise on the Duero River. Hotel accommodation.
Day 4. (Thursday) PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA – LISBON
Breakfast at the hotel. We leave Porto heading south to reach Coimbra, a riverfront city rising scenically from the Rio Mondego and the country’s former capital during the Middle Ages. Arrival and free time at your disposal to explore its preserved medieval old town with its dark cobbled streets. We continue our route southward to Fatima. We will discover this important sacred centre of the Christian Faith, known worldwide for its sanctuary, a place of Christian pilgrimage since the beginning of the 20th century. Free time at your disposal to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima consisting of an impressive Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary and place where according to the Roman Catholic Church, three visionary children Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta Marto received several apparitions and heavenly messages by the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. You can visit the tombs of the three little shepherds, the precious statue of Our Lady of Fátima, the great oak tree, and also the monument dedicated to the three little shepherds (the seers) of Fatima. At the end of the day we will continue to Lisbon, the capital and largest city of Portugal. Arrival and lodging in the hotel. In the evening, optionally you can enjoy a Fado music show (typical Portuguese folklore).
Day 5. (Friday) LISBON
Breakfast at the hotel. We’ll have a full day to explore each corner of Lisbon. We’ll start the day with an in-depth sightseeing tour of Lisbon. We’ll visit Lisbon’s traditional neighbourhoods, which take us into the Belem district, on the northern bank of the Tagus River estuary, the birthplace of many great Portuguese navigators who sailed the oceans in the Fifteenth Century to explore and trade with India and the Orient. We will walk around the Monument of the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos), a monument that celebrates the Portuguese Age of Discovery, we’ll see the Belem Tower, a medieval defensive fortification and a prominent example of the Portuguese Manueline style. We will finally see the beautiful gothic style Jeronimos Monastery, Vasco da Gama’s resting place, classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the nearby Tower of Belen. Enjoy some free time at leisure to explore Lisbon at your own pace, to discover the nostalgic corners of the Barrio de Alfama, the old city grouped next to its Castle with its old buildings in narrow and twisted ruas full of colour and housing the genuine taverns where Fado music sounds like a lost past. Optionally you can do a beautiful coach trip to visit Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with Cabo da Roca and admire Cascais and Estoril. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 6. (Saturday) LISBON – MERIDA – SEVILLE
Departure westbound on the highway to Extremadura, homeland of various New World discoverers. We arrive at Merida, the ancient roman Augusta Emerita, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have free time to explore the archaeological site of Mérida at your leisure (entrance not included), where the imposing Roman Theatre of Mérida stands out. This iconic theatre, a symbol of the city, continues to function after 2,000 years and hosts the International Classical Theatre Festival during the summer evenings. In the afternoon, we’ll travel along the Silver Highway towards Andalusia, a region with a huge heritage from a splendorous past, to arrive at Seville, Andalusia’s capital. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7. (Sunday) SEVILLE
After breakfast, we’ll do a monumental and panoramic visit of Seville. You will visit from outside the Cathedral of Seville, the second largest in the Catholic world after San Pedro in Rome and its famous Giralda, the old minaret of the Arab mosque, then stroll through the popular neighbourhoods of Santa Cruz, natural scenery of Carmen as well as where it developed the myth of Don Juan. Lunch included in a local restaurant. After the visit, you’ll enjoy some free to discover different perspectives and specific flavours of this active city full of light. May we recommend you an optional boat trip on the Guadalquivir River to enjoy the panoramic views that exist from the boat? Then you can walk along the banks of the Guadalquivir River, the great king of Andalusia as the local poet Luis de Góngora y Argote called it. Accommodation in hotel. At night, optionally, you can enjoy a flamenco show.
Day 8. (Monday) SEVILLE – CÓRDOBA
Breakfast at the hotel. We’ll drive to Córdoba, former capital of the Caliphate. Lead by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide we will visit the highlights of Córdoba: the narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter, the Synagogue and the fantastic Great Mosque of Córdoba, one of the world’s greatest works of Islamic architecture, still standing from the time Muslims ruled Al-Andalus, that will ease our mind and spirit. In the afternoon, free time at your disposal to stroll through the historic centre of Córdoba, with its medieval streets or visit the Royal Palace Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos and its beautiful gardens. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 9. (Tuesday) CÓRDOBA – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL
After breakfast at the hotel we’ll drive south along the Route of the White Washed Villages, listening to stories of bandits while arriving at Ronda, one of the most beautiful towns in Andalusia, situated on the gorge of the Guadalevin River (locally known as Tajo de Ronda) that cuts the city in half. You’ll enjoy some free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvellous views of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon, continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas of Spain. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Costa del Sol.
Day 10. (Wednesday) COSTA DEL SOL
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the Costa del Sol, its beautiful beaches, refreshing sea, the buzzing nightlife and multiple restaurants and leisure centres at your own pace. If you like shopping, note that Marbella is a shopper’s paradise, as you will find every designer boutique you can imagine. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 11. (Thursday) COSTA DEL SOL
Breakfast. Free day at your disposal. We recommend you to discover this corner of Andalusia that boasts a deep and fascinating history and breathtaking landscapes that deserve to be explored. Your guide will offer several optional activities and day trips from Costa del Sol. If you want to explore the region at your pace, don’t miss El Torcal of Antequera, one of the most unique and important nature reserves in Andalusia full of fascinating rock formations which give the landscape a surreal and alien atmosphere. Not to be missed is the Caminito del Rey, which offers the unique experience of strolling along walkways hanging over 100 metres up on a sheer cliff face. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 12. (Friday) COSTA DEL SOL – TANGIER – RABAT – CASABLANCA
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol via internationally renowned places as Marbella and Puerto Banus, arrive to Tarifa or Algeciras where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Tangier, disembark, clear customs and continue on by coach to Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital of Morocco, official residence of the King Mohamed VI. During the guided tour we will visit the Royal Palace of Rabat from the outside, we’ll see the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, grandfather of the current king and also the Hassan Tower, a minaret of an incomplete mosque which has converted in the symbol of the city. We continue the trip to Casablanca, the largest city that represents the modern face of today’s Morocco. Arrival at the hotel, dinner and accommodation.
Day 13. (Saturday) CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH
After breakfast, we will do a sightseeing tour of Casablanca, this cosmopolitan city, the economic capital of Morocco. We will discover Casablanca’s highlights such as the Anfa boulevard, the Nations Square, we’ll visit from the outside the impressive Hassan II Mosque (interior visit offered as optional activity), a showcase of the finest Moroccan artisanship, Casablanca’s city landmark, only surpassed by Mecca in importance and size. After the visit we will continue to Marrakech, a fascinating and mysterious city where Europe, Africa and the Middle East mingle and merge. Arrival at the hotel, dinner and accommodation.
Day 14. (Sunday) MARRAKECH
After breakfast, we will start with an amazing guided visit of Marrakech. We will see from outside the Koutobia Minaret, twin sister of the Giralda in Seville (Spain), the Bahia Palace, one of the city’s most eye-popping sights, we’ll walk around its Medina and souks and will end at the great Djemaa El Fna Square, a symbol of Morocco and meeting point for different kind of personalities of the city: storytellers, snake charmers, musicians and dancers. Lunch is included, followed by a free afternoon to explore the medina, souks, and the magical Djemaa El Fna square, or relax by the hotel’s pool and garden. Optionally, you can enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and an equestrian show featuring belly dancers, flying carpets, and fireworks in an atmosphere reminiscent of the Arabian Nights.
Day 15. (Monday) MARRAKECH – MOHAMMEDIA – TANGIER
Breakfast and departure for Tangier. En route, we will stop in Mohammedia, a coastal city on the Atlantic Ocean, located midway between Casablanca and Rabat. Free time for lunch and a pleasant stroll along the oceanfront or a visit to the Kasbah of Mohammedia, a walled enclosure filled with shops and souks, where you can purchase souvenirs of your tour to Morocco. In the afternoon, we continue our journey to Tangier, the Moroccan capital of the Strait of Gibraltar, a cosmopolitan city that has always been coveted by many civilizations due to its strategic location at the gateway between Europe and Africa. Arrival, room assignment, dinner, and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 16. (Tuesday) TANGIER – COSTA DEL SOL
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Tangier and board the ferry to return across the Strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive along Costa del Sol towards our hotel. Free time at your disposal to enjoy the marvellous seaside resorts of Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 17. (Wednesday) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Granada, with its incredible and amazing monumental environment, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdom up to 1492. We’ll visit the world-famous Alhambra complex with its imposing Alcazaba fortress, the Palace of Charles V, and the Generalife Gardens, fountains, gardens, and courtyards that with their sights and sounds have inspired authors such as Washington Irving in his Tales of the Alhambra. Free time in the afternoon. We recommend you to visit the Cathedral and the Royal Chapel that houses the tombs of the Catholic Monarchs, or stroll through the Albaicín neighbourhood and enjoy the beautiful views of the Alhambra from the Mirador de San Nicolás. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optionally, you can see a Gipsy Flamenco Show held in a cave-house at Sacromonte Quarter.
Day 18. (Thursday) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure north to Toledo, where, under the Castilian sky and surrounded by the Tagus River, rises the impressive Imperial City of Toledo – a World Heritage Site and cradle of civilizations – where three cultures coexisted: Christian, Muslim, and Jewish. Upon arrival, we’ll take a panoramic bus tour to enjoy the magnificent view of the city from the other side of the Tagus River, a must-see for Toledo’s most iconic photo. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy an included lunch, and then, accompanied by an expert local guide, we’ll take a walk through Toledo’s historic centre to familiarize ourselves with this imposing medieval city. We’ll visit Zocodover Square, Toledo’s most emblematic square, surrounded by buildings of different architectural styles, from Renaissance to Baroque. Next, we’ll pass by the Alcázar of Toledo, an imposing fortress that now houses the Army Museum. Wandering through the streets of Toledo, we’ll arrive at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square), where we’ll admire the façade of Toledo Cathedral, officially known as the Primate Cathedral of Spain. This imposing building blends Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles and was built on the foundations of a former mosque. We’ll also learn about the damascening technique (inlaying precious metals into steel) at a local artisan workshop. In the afternoon, we’ll continue our journey to Madrid. Arrival and end of services.
Summary
- Departure city: Barcelona, SPAIN
- Returning city: Madrid, SPAIN
- Cities where we will travel through: Barcelona, Caceres, Casablanca, Cascais, Cordoba, Costa del Sol, Estoril, Fatima, Fez, Granada, Lisbon, Madrid, Marbella, Marrakech, Rabat, Ronda, Seville, Sintra, Tangier, Toledo, Trujillo
- Countries where the tour goes: MOROCCO, PORTUGAL, SPAIN
- Nº days of the tour: 17
- Departure day of the tour: Monday, Tuesday
- Price: from 2390 €
- Tour code: 01242-170M00000-02-BCNMAD-EG
Please note that
Exceptionally, the itinerary and the order of the excursions could be altered and modified for organizational reasons. Depending on hotel availability or in case of last minute reservations, the provided hotels may be replaced by others of the same category (see list of planned hotels at Scheduled Hotels). During the train journey from Barcelona to Madrid and during the stay in Madrid, there is no accompanying guide service. Only one suitcase per person will be accepted. To enter Morocco, the citizens of some countries outside the European Economic Community will need additional documentation to the passport, please check with our travel agency. Passengers must pass customs control with their luggage. When, for technical or organizational reasons, the Alhambra Council cannot provide tickets to the site, an alternative visit will be offered in Granada, to see the Palace of Charles V, the Archaeological Museum, the Church of Santa Maria de la Alhambra, the Royal Chapel, the Alcaiceria (Silk Market) and the Pasiegas Square, where the Granada Cathedral stands.












