23-Day Tour from Barcelona to Portugal, Andalusia and Morocco

Welcome to Barcelona! Upon your arrival at the airport, you'll be transferred to your hotel, the Hesperia President (or similar). The rest of the day is yours to relax and settle in.

After breakfast, embark on a morning city tour of Barcelona. Drive along the main avenues, marvel at Gaudi's modernist buildings like La Pedrera and Casa Milá, and visit the iconic Sagrada Familia. Enjoy the panoramic views of the city and harbor from Montjuïc Park. The afternoon is yours to explore at your leisure. Overnight at the Hesperia President (or similar).

After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the train station for a high-speed train ride to Madrid. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel, the Hyatt Regency Madrid (or similar). The rest of the day is at your leisure.

After breakfast, set off on a guided city tour of Madrid. Explore the historic Barrio de la Morería, the Hapsburgs District, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa. Admire the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains, and the Puerta de Alcalá. Discover the contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, and the district of Salamanca. Visit the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. In the evening, join your fellow travelers for an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner. Overnight at the Hyatt Regency Madrid (or similar).

After breakfast, we set off for Portugal, driving towards Salamanca. Enjoy some free time in this University City and World Heritage Site of great architectural and artistic wealth. Continue to the Portuguese border to reach Porto, one of the oldest European towns, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight at the BessaHotel Boavista / Vila Galé Porto (or similar).

After breakfast, embark on a guided sightseeing tour of Porto. Admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building, and Santa Clara church. Enjoy a Douro River Cruise and discover the famous Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting experience included. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight at the BessaHotel Boavista / Vila Galé Porto (or similar).

After breakfast, we depart to Coimbra, one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. After some free time, we continue to Fatima, a center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary. Visit the impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria, where the Virgin Mary appeared. At night, you have the possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Overnight at the Santa Maria / Aurea / Regina / Estrela (or similar).

After breakfast, we depart 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 Nazaré. After some free time, we continue to Alcobaça, a World Heritage site with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery. We then continue to Lisbon. Overnight at the Lutécia (or similar).

After breakfast, 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. The afternoon is at your leisure to explore the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter. In the evening, join your fellow travelers and enjoy a typical Portuguese dinner visiting one of the oldest Fado venues in the city. Overnight at the Lutécia (or similar).

After breakfast, we drive back to Spain, heading to Caceres, a World Heritage site known for its blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. After some free time, we continue towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Overnight at the Hesperia Córdoba (or similar).

After breakfast, discover the impressive Cordoba's Mosque and other sites that will ease your mind and spirit strolling through the narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, continue your journey towards Seville. Overnight at the Melia Lebreros / Hesperia Sevilla (or similar).

After breakfast, embark on a morning city tour of the Andalusian Capital, Seville. Visit the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome. Continue to Santa Cruz quarter, the natural scenario of Carmen as well as the myth of Don Juan; continue to Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. The afternoon is at your leisure for you to enjoy the city of light. Overnight at the Melia Lebreros / Hesperia Sevilla (or similar).

After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive south passing through typical Andalusian villages to reach Ronda. Enjoy some free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. We continue our journey with an authentic Olive Oil Experience at a local Almazara, LA Organic. Bound for beautiful Spanish Mediterranean coast, we will continue to Costa del Sol. Overnight at the Sol Principe / Sol Don Pablo / Sol Don Marco (or similar).

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Overnight at the Sol Principe / Sol Don Pablo / Sol Don Marco (or similar).

After breakfast, drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol 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 drive to Meknes. Brief stop and continue to Fez. Arrival, dinner and accommodation at the Royal Mirage (or similar).

After breakfast, embark on a complete visit of the city considered the religious capital of the country. Founded in the 8th Century by Idriss II, it is considered one of the 4 Moroccan Imperial capitals. Take a walking tour accessing the medina through the famous Bab Bou Jeloud gate and have the possibility of experiencing a return to the past of the city that still lives close to Middle Age. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the Royal Mirage (or similar).

After breakfast and early departure to Rabat, the capital of the country. Visit the most emblematic places such as the exterior of the Royal Palace, the Mohamed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower. Continue to Casablanca where you will visit the most interesting places such as the United Nations Square, the Boulevard de la Corniche and the exterior of Hassan II mosque. Once the visit is over, continue to Marrakech. Overnight at the Palm Plaza (or similar).

After breakfast, visit the city called 'Pearl of the South', beginning in the grandiose Menara Gardens, which have a side pavilion and countless olive trees. Afterwards, exterior visit of the Koutoubia minaret, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville. Once inside the old part of the city, visit the Bahia Palace, property of a nobleman of the city. Finally, arrival at Jemaa el Fna square, one of the most interesting places in Morocco, from where you can access the souks and the medina. Afterwards, lunch at the hotel in Marrakech and later departure to Casablanca. Arrival, dinner and accommodation at the Grand Mogador City Center (or similar).

After breakfast at the hotel, depart 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. Overnight at the Sol Principe / Sol Don Pablo / Sol Don Marco (or similar).

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Overnight at the Sol Principe / Sol Don Pablo / Sol Don Marco (or similar).

After breakfast at the hotel, depart to one of our favorite jewels in Spain, Granada. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens. After some time at leisure, join your fellow travelers to experience the most authentic Gypsy Flamenco show including dinner. Overnight at the Catalonia Granada / Sabica (or similar).

After breakfast at the hotel, bound for the impressive Imperial city of Toledo, a 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. Continue to Madrid. Overnight at the Hyatt Regency Madrid (or similar).

After breakfast at the hotel, you'll be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. This marks the end of our services. We hope you had an unforgettable journey!