1st Day (Sun.) MADRID
Meet & greet at the airport and take a private transfer to your hotel.
At 19:00, meet with your Tour Director at the hotel´s Reception Desk for a welcome meeting. You will also meet your journey's fellow travelers.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
Accommodation at your hotel.
2nd Day (Mon.) MADRID
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Set out for morning city discovery and enjoy one the most exciting cities in the world, Madrid. See the highlights and live the passion this city has on its DNA.
Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer.
Mapping In-Depth: Toledo:
Optionally, take an excursion to Toledo, capital of the Spanish Kingdom for centuries, and the center of many cultures.
In the early evening, join your fellow travelers for an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation at your hotel. (BD)
3rd Day (Tue.) MADRID - SALAMANCA
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Our Iberian exploration begins today. Bond for Portuguese soils, you will drive towards Salamanca. Enjoy a city tour this University City World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth.
Accommodation at your hotel. (B)
4th Day (Wed.) SALAMANCA - PINHAO - PORTO
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
We farewell Spain to discover Portuguese landscapes.
Our first stop will be at Pinhao, a beautiful little town on the Douro Riverbank and famous for their centenary cellars. Taste their wines while visiting their stunning vineyards. After the tasting experience, enjoy a local products-based lunch.
Continue to Porto. Located along the Douro River estuary in Northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European towns, and proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.
Accommodation at your hotel. (LB)
5th Day (Thu.) PORTO
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Feel the Douro River breeze while discovering Porto. Admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a Douro River Cruise.
Rest of day at leisure.
Mapping in-depth: Guimaraes:
Guimarães is one of the oldest cities in Portugal, cradle of the Portuguese nation, whose historic centre is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In this city, we will have the opportunity to learn about Portuguese history and visit, among other monuments, the Castle (Castelo de Guimarães) dating from the 10th century, and the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança. Built in the 15th century, it was the residence of the royal family. Here we will pay homage to the first king of Portugal, D. Alfonso Henriques. We can also walk through the streets of the historic centre and hear more of its secrets and tales, and visit the typical local art and craft shops.
Accommodation at your hotel. (B)
6th Day (Fri.) PORTO - AVEIRO - COIMBRA
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
We depart to Aveiro, known as "The Portuguese Venice". Enjoy a cruise on its beautiful canals aboard a traditional Moliceiro boat. Enjoy time at leisure and explore the town, the old Beira Mar neighborhood and the Aveiro Fish Market.
Continue to Coimbra, one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Time at leisure.
Accommodation at your hotel. (B)
7th Day (Sat.) COIMBRA - TOMAR - NAZARE - OBIDOS - LISBON
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Today may seem long as you´ll discover several small historical towns, but distances are short and sweet. Depart to the Tomar´s Monastery, a Gothic and Manueline style masterpiece considered a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Enjoy time at leisure.
Continue to Obidos, beautiful example of Portuguese medieval walled town. Spend some time at leisure.
Continue to Lisbon, Portuguese Capital.
Accommodation at your hotel. (B)
8th Day (Sun.) LISBON
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Spread across seven hills and known for its decorative arts, Lisbon is one of Europe's most interesting capitals. Join a morning city sightseeing of the ancient Olissipo. Drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square & Liberty Avenue.
Afternoon is 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".
In the early evening, join your fellow travelers and enjoy a typical Portuguese dinner visiting one of the oldest Fado venues in the city.
Accommodation at your hotel. (BD)
9th Day (Mon.) LISBON - MÉRIDA - SEVILLE
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
We farewell Lisbon and Portugal while drive back to Spain.
Our first stop will be Mérida, capital of the ancient Lusitania roman Province.
Merida, the capital of Extremadura, in western Spain, was founded by the Romans in the 1st century BC. There are still remains of the ancient city, such as the spectacular Roman Theater (entrance included). Enjoy some time at leisure.
Continue towards Seville, famous Andalusian capital, and the Spanish city of light.
Mapping in-depth: Setas de Sevilla evening experience:
Optionally, take an evening walk to see Seville at night. Walk through the Setas de Sevilla. Like the swifts that always return to fly over our skies attracted by the magic of Seville, this is how you will feel in Setas´ Viewing Platform. The footbridges, with their 360º tour, will be your flight path so that you can experience Seville from above. The starting point of your visit, the place from which to contemplate the heart of Seville´s history and decide which direction to take.
Accommodation at your hotel. (B)
10th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Today you'll explore romantic Seville on a city tour. Visit the city's Jewish Quarter, with its labyrinth of narrow streets dating to the time of Moorish rule.
Afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the city of light.
Mapping In-Depth: Jerez de la Frontera:
Optionally, take a trip to the famous Jerez de la Frontera, the city of wine, flamenco and horses. There are few places in Spain which can lay claim to international recognition enjoyed by Jerez. Thanks to its wine, "jerez" or "sherry", the equestrian tradition, the bulls, flamenco and motor-racing, this Andalusian town's name has been known far and wide for many years. Take a Jerez sherry wine tasting and visit the famous equestrian school.
Accommodation at your hotel. (B).
11th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE - CÓRDOBA - GRANADA
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Depart to Cordoba, a landmark of enormous heritage from a splendorous past. You´ll visit its impressive Mosque, now a Christian Cathedral, and its narrow Arabian-style streets.
Bond for Granada, most magic city in Spain, driving through endless olive oil groves.
In the early evening, join your fellow travelers to experience the most authentic Gypsy Flamenco show in Spain, including dinner. An evening not to forget.
Accommodation at your hotel. (BD)
12th Day (Thu.) GRANADA
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Today´s highlight will be the visit to Alhambra Palace, most special Spanish World Heritage Site. The ornately decorated domes and archways are a testament to the brilliance of Moorish craftsmen. Located on a hilltop on the west bank of the River Darro, it also offers views across the entire city.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Mapping In-Depth: Albaicin Moorish experience.
Optionally, walk the Albaicín, a real experience through Arabian Granada. A journey from Islam to Christianity in which we show the exciting transformation of such a mythical city. Walking through the Albaicín is to explore the history of Granada, from Islam to Christianity, you will contemplate the city from its imposing viewpoints, we will see old mosques converted into churches, old palaces, artisan workshops, we will visit one of the old Moorish houses and we will have the opportunity to try the celebrated Arab pastry having tea and a sweet in a typical Granada teashop. We will finish our tour of contrasts in the Royal Chapel, a jewel of the late Gothic, built by the Catholic Monarchs.
Accommodation at your hotel. (B)
13th Day (Fri.) GRANADA - MADRID
Enjoy your daily breakfast at the hotel.
Farewell Granada and bond for the impressive Imperial city of Toledo, World Heritage City, where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together for centuries. Enjoy a guided city tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets.
Once back in our eternal and beloved in Madrid, join your fellow travelers for a final Farewell dinner.
Accommodation at your hotel. (BD)
14th Day (Sat.) MADRID - CASABLANCA (Flight not included)
After breakfast at your hotel, take a private transfer to the airport. Flight to Casablanca.
Meet & greet at the airport and take a private transfer to your hotel.
At 19:00, meet with your Tour Director at the hotel´s Reception desk for a welcome meeting. You will also meet your journey's fellow travelers.
Time at leisure.
Dinner and accommodation at your hotel. (BD)
15th Day (Sun.) CASABLANCA - RABAT- FEZ
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Guided city tour through the most interesting sections of the city, Anfa Boulevard, Nations square, residential areas and visit from the outside of the Hassan II grand mosque.
We farewell Casablanca and depart to Rabat. City capital of the country, we will visit the exterior of the Royal Palace, the Mohamed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower.
We continue our journey towards Fez, where we will be staying for 3 nights.
Join your fellow travelers for an authentic Moorish welcome dinner.
Accommodation at your hotel. (BD)
16th Day (Mon.) FEZ
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities visiting the most interesting points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, gate of Bab Bou Jelous and walking tour of the "Medina" (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Afternoon at leisure.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner and accommodation at hotel. (BD)
17th Day (Tue.) FEZ - MEKNES - VOLUBILIS - FEZ
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Depart to the Imperial City of Meknes, where you will visit the Walls of Bab el Mansour and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the only mosque in all of Morocco where non-Muslims are allowed.
Stretching atop the Jebel Zerhoun plateau in Northern Morocco, the Roman ruins of Volubilis are a striking sight, especially in summer when its abloom with wildflower Some of the best-preserved ruins in Northern Africa, this UNESCO World Heritage site offers a glimpse into ancient Morocco.
Dinner and accommodation at your hotel. (BD)
18th Day (Wed.) FEZ - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA (DUNES OF SAHARA DESSERT)
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Departure through the gentle mountains of the Middle Atlas. Continuation by a beautiful route of Berber life. Arrival in Erfoud at the limits of the great Sahara Desert. Change of transport from the bus to the 4 x 4 vehicles to cross the desert to the dunes where our camp is located.
Arrive at your luxury Desert Camp for a night among the Dunes.
Enjoy a traditional Berber dinner at your luxury camp, under the stars, and right in the middle of the dunes. (BD)
19th Day (Thu.) MERZOUGA - TODRA - KELAA M´GOUNA - OUARZAZATE
Enjoy a full breakfast while you see the sun coming up through the dunes.
Departure to the city of Tinerhir. We will discover today one of the most beautiful natural sights of your journey, the Todra Gorges. Continuation to Kelaa M'Gouna, a small town where excellent roses are grown. Here begins the "Route of the Kasbahs". This name refers to the adobe constructions with crenellated towers and raw brick decorations. Sometimes authentic fortified towns. They are located in an spectacular landscape. If the ancient kasbahs seduce with their evocative power, the landscape moves you with the strength of its contrasts, its luminosity, and its silence. It is one of the most attractive and requested routes in Africa.
Continuation to Ouarzazate.
Dinner and accommodation at your hotel. (BD)
20th Day (Fri.) OUARZAZATE - KASBAH AIT BEN HADDOU - MARRAKECH
Enjoy a full breakfast while you see the sun coming up through the dunes.
Departure to the Kasbah Taourirt. In other times residence of the pasha of Marrakech. Visit of the interior of this where the pacha's chambers and the places of the favorites stand out. We continue to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Built in adobe and sloping down the hill. This photogenic city has been used in celluloid masterpieces like Orson Welles' "Sodom and Gomorrah" and the blockbuster The Jewel of the Nile.
Depart towards Marrakech, Moroccan Southern Capital, and located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-desert area.
Dinner and accommodation at your hotel. (BD)
21st Day (Sat.) MARRAKECH
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Join a city discovery, including the Koutoubia Tower, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville, Saadines Tombs and Bay Palace, walk around the medina, souks and the magic Jma El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers, all making the center of the city an open-air theatre that requires the participation of the audience.
Prepare for your farewell dinner, to farewell Morocco.
Accommodation at your hotel. (BD)
22nd Day (Sun.) MARRAKECH
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Take a private transfer to the airport.
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