Spain, Portugal & Morocco Encompassed - 23 days

Welcome to Barcelona, the vibrant capital of Catalonia. Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to our hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring the city's charming streets and squares.

After breakfast, we transfer to the train station for a high-speed train journey to Madrid. Upon arrival in Spain's capital, you will be transferred to our hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, perhaps exploring Madrid's grand boulevards and expansive parks.

We depart Madrid after breakfast and make a stop in the university city of Salamanca. After a leisurely stroll, we cross the border into Portugal and drive to Porto, one of the oldest cities in Europe, located along the Douro River estuary and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Today we make our way to Morocco, starting with a drive through the picturesque Andalusian countryside and arriving in Gibraltar. After exploring this fascinating British colony, we depart for Tarifa, where we take a captivating ferry ride across the Strait of Gibraltar to Africa. Upon reaching Tangier, we drive southwards to Tetouan, a charming town located between the Rif Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea.

We begin our adventure today with a journey to Chefchaouen, where its azure-hued streets await exploration. After some free time, we travel on to Fes, navigating through picturesque landscapes rich in history, leading us to the labyrinthine alleys of the ancient medina where stories of Morocco's vibrant history come alive.

This morning we enjoy a tour of ancient, UNESCO-listed Fes, one of the most important imperial cities in Morocco. We'll wander down some of the old walled city's alleyways, see the seven gates of the Royal Palace, explore the Jewish Quarter, and admire the ornate gate of Bab Bou Jeloud. Spend the afternoon at leisure and tonight dinner is included at the hotel.

In the morning, we leave the lively streets of Fes behind and weave our way through the magnificent Middle Atlas Mountains. Heading further south, the scenery changes to the stunning arid landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains, where winding roads unveil breath-taking vistas at every turn. Finally, we reach our destination: Marrakech.

Our sightseeing tour of Marrakech today begins in the tranquil Menara Gardens. Next, we admire the exterior of the Koutoubia Tower, reminiscent of Seville's Giralda. Moving into the historic heart of the city, see the Bahia Palace, once owned by a prominent local nobleman. Finally, we arrive at the vibrant Djemaa el Fna square, one of Morocco's most captivating spots, offering access to bustling souks and medina.

Setting off early from Marrakech we continue our journey to Casablanca. On a coach tour of Casablanca we see the city's highlights, admiring the United Nations Square, Boulevard de la Corniche, and the iconic Hassan II Mosque. We then continue our journey to Rabat, the capital of Morocco, where we stop for the night.

We bid farewell to Morocco today, travelling back to Tangier and returning by ferry, across the straight of Gibraltar to Spain. Once we reach land, we enjoy a scenic drive along the Costa del Sol, where we spend the night.

We travel to one of the finest jewels of Spain today, Granada. Spend some time at leisure, before we enjoy Granada's most authentic Gypsy Flamenco show, including dinner this evening.

Enjoy the final breakfast in the hotel before our tour comes to an end. There is an included transfer to the airport.