Enjoy our 22-day itinerary, in which you will travel around the most emblematic places from Barcelona, Andalusia, Portugal and Morocco. Your trip will start in Barcelona, a city full of architectonic jewels designed by the famous architect Antonio Gaudi and it will end in the Spanish capital, Madrid.
Discover the Arabic heritage from Andalusia after their stay in Spain during the Middle Ages. You will see their impressive remains like the Alhambra’s complex and the Mesquite of Cordoba. In Portugal, you will enter to the heart of the Christian Faith and you will visit sacred places like Cova da Ira, where it took place the appearance of the Virgin Mary.
Your path along Morocco will not leave you disappointed with its religious monuments and its streets full of entertainment. Prepare yourself for a fortune teller to predict your future in Jma El Fna square!
Day 1 Barcelona
Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.
Accommodation: T Class: Catalonia Barcelona 505 or similar // A Class: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza or similar
Day 2 Barcelona
Breakfast at the hotel. Highlights city tour of Barcelona. Half-day sightseeing tour around Barcelona that will allow you to discover the history of the city while visiting some of the most important places in a comfortable and easy way. The first part of the visit consists in a guided walking tour through the small and narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter, the oldest part of the city. During this early visit we will see the Cathedral Square, The Cathedral, the Old Jewish Quarter, among other interesting places. Later we will take our bus to start with a panoramic tour around the rest of the city. We will head towards the Mountain of Montjuic, the main scenery of the Olympic Games in the 1992. We will see the Olympic stadium from the bus and later we will have the opportunity to enjoy the panoramic views of the city riding the aerial tramway (subject to the weather conditions). At the end, back to the bus, we will leave Montjuic and come back to the city centre passing through España square, the twin Venetian towers, the MNAC and the Shopping centre Las Arenas, build in an old bullring. We will pass through the elegant Passeig de Gràcia Street, where there are located two of the most important Gaudi’s buildings (Casa Batlló and Casa Milà “la Pedrera”). We will arrive to Estació del Nord, and we will end up the tour.
Accommodation: T Class: Catalonia Barcelona 505 or similar // A Class: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza or similar
Day 3 Barcelona - Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Barcelona “Sants” train station to depart by high speed train to Madrid. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Accommodation: T Class // A Class: Aloft Madrid Gran Vía / NH Ribera del Manzanares or similar
Day 4 Madrid - Salamanca - Oporto
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart to Porto via Salamanca. Free time in this University City World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation.
Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: HF Fenix Ipanema, BessaHotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto or similar
Day 5 Oporto
Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a different perspective of the city along the river Douro aboard the BlueBoats Cruise and discover the historic heritage visiting one well-known Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting included. Rest of day at leisure. Accommodation.
Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: HF Fenix Ipanema, BessaHotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto or similar
Day 6 Oporto - Coimbra - Fatima
Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. 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. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation.
Accomodation: T Class: Sao José or similar // A Class: Santa María, Aurea, Estrela, Regina or similar
Day 7 Fatima - Batalha - Nazare - Alcobaca - Lisboa
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazare. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery, whose origins date back to the XII C. Then to Lisbon. Arrival in the Portuguese capital and accommodation.
Accommodation: T Class: Roma or similar // A Class: Lutécia, VIP Arts, VIP Entrecampos, Turim Iberia or similar
Day 8 Lisboa
Breakfast at the hotel. 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. 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. Accommodation at the hotel.
Accommodation: T Class: Roma or similar // A Class: Lutécia, VIP Arts, VIP Entrecampos,Turim Iberia or similar
Day 9 Lisboa - Córdoba - Mérida
Breakfast at the hotel. 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. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Accommodation at the hotel.
Information note:
From 1 April 2025, the visit to Cáceres will be replaced by a visit to Mérida, a World Heritage city. Mérida, the capital of Extremadura, stands out for its rich historical heritage, including its well-preserved Roman ruins: the theatre, the amphitheatre, the Roman bridge... Free time and continuation to Madrid.
Accommodation: T Class: Sercotel Córdoba Medina Azahara o similar // A Class: Eurostars / NH Califa o similar
Day 10 Córdoba - Sevilla
Breakfast at the hotel. 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. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Accommodation at the hotel.
Accommodation: T Class: Catalonia Santa Justa, Catalonia Giralda or similar // A Class: Meliá Lebreros, Meliá Sevilla, Hesperia Sevilla or similar
Day 11 Sevilla
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: 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. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour.
Accommodation: T Class: Catalonia Santa Justa, Catalonia Giralda or similar // A Class: Meliá Lebreros, Meliá Sevilla, Hesperia Sevilla or similar
Day 12 Sevilla - Ronda - Torremolinos
After breakfast at the hotel 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. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Accommodation at the hotel.
Accommodation T and A Class: Sol Don Pablo, Don Marco, Sol Príncipe, Sol Don Pedro or similar
Day 13 Torremolinos
Breakfast and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours.
Accommodation T and A Class: Sol Don Pablo, Don Marco, Sol Príncipe, Sol Don Pedro or similar
Day 14 Torremolinos - Tarifa - Meknes - Fez
Depart along the Costa del Sol tourist route and arrive in Algeciras or Tarifa. Board the ferry for a short and interesting crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar to Africa. Arrive in Tangier, disembark, go through customs, and depart by coach to Meknes. Brief stop and continue to Fez. Free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: T Class: Menzeh Zalagh, Volubilis or similar // A Class: Royal Mirage, Zalagh Parc Palace or similar
Day 15 Fez
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit the oldest and most monumental of the Imperial Cities, visiting the most interesting places: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarter or Mellah, the Bab Bou Jeloud gate and a walk through its magnificent Medina or ancient city, declared a World Heritage Site. The humanity. Afternoon available. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (BD)
Accommodation: T Class: Menzeh Zalagh, Volubilis or similar // A Class: Royal Mirage, Zalagh Parc Palace or similar
Day 16 Fez - Rabat - Casablanca - Marrakech
Breakfast and early departure towards Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital. Visit the most emblematic places of this city such as the exteriors of the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V and the Hassan Tower. Continue to Casablanca to visit the most interesting places, such as the United Nations Square, the Boulevard de la Corniche and the exteriors of the Hassan II mosque. Once the visit is over, free lunch en route and continuation to Marrakech. Optionally, typical Fantasía Chez Ali dinner under Kaidal tents. Accommodation. (B)
Accommodation: T Class: Mogador Kasbah, Meriem or similar // A Class: Kenzi Rose, Mogador Agdal, Adam Park or similar
Day 17 Marrakech - Casablanca
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit the city, known as the 'Pearl of the South,' starting with the grand Menara Gardens, which features a side pavilion and countless olive trees. Next, visit the exterior of the Koutoubia Minaret, the twin sister of Seville’s Giralda. Once in the old part of the city, tour of the Bahia Palace, once owned by a city noble. Finally, explore Jemaa el-Fna Square, one of Morocco’s most interesting places, from where you can access the souks and the medina. Visit some artisan guilds: woodworkers, potters, leatherworkers, spice merchants, and more. Lunch at the hotel and depart for Casablanca. Arrival, dinner, and overnight stay.
Accommodation: T Class: Kenza Basma, Mogador Marina, Oum Palace or similar // A Class: Le Grand Mogador, Farah, Le Palace d'Anfa or similar
Day 18 Casablanca - Tánger - Tarifa - Torremolinos
After breakfast at the hotel 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. Accommodation at the hotel.
Accommodation T and A Class: Sol Don Pablo, Don Marco, Sol Príncipe, Sol Don Pedro or similar
Day 19 Torremolinos
Breakfast and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours.
Accommodation T and A Class: Sol Don Pablo, Don Marco, Sol Príncipe, Sol Don Pedro or similar
Day 20 Torremolinos - Granada
After breakfast at the hotel 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 Washington Irving. Afternoon at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte Square.
Accommodation: T Class: Hotel Alixares or similar // A Class: Hotel Catalonia Granada, Meliá Granada or similar
Day 21 Granada - Toledo - Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel. 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. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel.
Accommodation: T Class: NH Manzanares, Puerta Toledo or similar // A Class: Princesa Plaza or similar
Day 22 Madrid
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE.
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