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16-Day Tour of Madrid, Granada, Marrakesh and Lisbon | Every day is an adventure on this Spain, Portugal and Morocco trip, whether you’re celebrating Portugal’s proud seafaring heritage or venturing deep within the ancient Medina of Fes to find treasures to take home.
16 days itinerary trip from Madrid to Madrid, visiting 3 countries and 14 cities
Wander down Madrid’s Gran Via, visit the exquisite Alhambra Palace and learn the art of haggling in the labyrinthine Medina. Travel to the maritime city of Lisbon, Fatima, the site of religious miracles, and cross into Spain to admire the rare beauty of Salamanca. Every day is an adventure on this Spain, Portugal and Morocco trip, whether you’re enjoying a traditional barbeque with the Albaserrada family at their farm in Andalusia, celebrating Portugal’s proud seafaring heritage or venturing deep within the ancient Medina of Fes to find treasures to take home.
Visit 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
View the Royal Palace in Rabat, the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, the Belém Tower and the Hieronymite Monastery in Lisbon, the Shrine at Fátima
Departs May - December 2025
Inclusions
Tour includes
16 days, 3 countries and 14 cities
15 nights accommodation
15 Breakfasts, 1 Be My Guest, 6 Dinners
Travel highlights
Airport Transfer
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Hand-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Return ferry crossings between Spain and Morocco
Optional Experiences and free time
Itinerary
Day 1: Hola Madrid
Color 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 travelers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and orientation drive past some of the city's most iconic sites.
Accommodation: AC Hotel by Marriott Cuzco Welcome: Meet your Travel Director at 17:00 Included Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Explore Fiery Madrid
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 El 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.
Accommodation: AC Hotel by Marriott Cuzco Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Onwards to Toledo and Granada
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.
Accommodation: Hotel Occidental Granada Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Journey to the Sunny Costa del Sol
Tread in the footsteps of Spain's last emirs and admire the impressive palatial city of the Alhambra, a collection of palaces and fortresses dating from the 12th century. Said to have been inspired by poetry and reflecting the description of paradise found in Islamic verse. Join a Local Specialist for a guided visit exploring its intricate designs, tranquil gardens and colossal walls. We leave this 'paradise on earth' behind and continue to the Costa del Sol.
Accommodation: Meliá Costa del Sol Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Cross the Strait of Gibraltar to Fes
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.
Accommodation: Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: The Medina and More in Fes
Join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour through the cultural and spiritual center 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.
Accommodation: Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Off to Vibrant Marrakesh
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 unrivaled energy of this cultural and economic hub.
Accommodation: Grand Mogador Menara Hotel, Marrakesh Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Discover Marrakesh
Visit the elegant Bahia Palace during your walking tour with a Local Specialist. See Jemaa el-Fnaa Square in the Old Quarter with its palm-readers, acrobats 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.
Accommodation: Grand Mogador Menara Hotel, Marrakesh Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9: Continue to Casablanca and Tangier
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. Stop at the opulent Mohammed V Mausoleum and admire Rabat's cityscape, its historic and modern centers traversed by the Bou Regreg River below. 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 colorful history.
Accommodation: El Minzah Hôtel Tangier Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10: Sail the Strait to Seville
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 Andalucía and arrive in Seville. What better way to experience this lively city than witnessing the passion of flamenco? Immerse yourself in the spectacle of colorful swirling skirts and fervent rhythm of castanets during an unforgettable optional Flamenco performance this evening.
Accommodation: Meliá Lebreros Seville Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Explore Spectacular Seville
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. 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. Experience a Be My Guest evening with dinner and a fascinating introduction to olive oil production.
Accommodation: Meliá Lebreros Seville Included Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest
Day 12: Venture to Lisbon
Journey to the seafaring Portuguese capital of Lisbon this afternoon, where you'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 16-century Manueline architecture and art.
Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date
Accommodation: Neya Lisboa Lisbon/Olissippo Oriente Lisbon (dependent on departure date) Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 13: Lisbon Your Way
Today is yours to connect with the Portuguese capital. Relax at a sidewalk café with a creamy pastel de nata and venture to the Castle of São Jorge to admire the sea of pastel pinks, yellows and blues that clad Lisbon's seven hills. You may choose to join an Optional Experience to the historic towns of Cascais and Sintra.
Accommodation: Olissippo Marquês de Sá Lisbon/Olissippo Oriente Lisbon (dependent on departure date) Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 14: Pilgrimage to Fátima and on to Salamanca
We trace the path of pilgrims, who for decades have ventured north to the shrine at Fátima to pray to the Virgin Mary, and see the site of a celebrated religious miracle. Departing Portugal, we arrive in the historic university city of Salamanca – La Dorada, so named for its golden, orange and pink façades, which we will have an opportunity to see in the magnificent Plaza Mayor - voted by the locals as the most beautiful of all squares in Spain.
Accommodation: Gran Hotel Corona Sol Salamanca Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 15: Return to Madrid
Traversing the dramatic Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains, we arrive in Madrid, Europe's highest capital. Indulge in some last-minute shopping on the Gran Vía, or join our Local Specialist to uncover Spain's recent history, the Civil War and the Royal Family. This evening we join our travel companions and Travel Director for a memorable Farewell Dinner.
Accommodation: NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 16: Journey Home
Our epic journey through Spain, Morocco and Portugal comes to an end this morning. All that's left is to say a fond farewell to your newfound friends and an unforgettable experience shared.
Included Meals: Breakfast
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