The Big Tour of Spain, Morocco and Portugal ( 23 days )

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Summary

Starts
Barcelona
Duration
23 days
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy

Description

Embark on an unforgettable 23-day journey across Europe and North Africa, exploring the rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes these regions have to offer. From the vibrant city of Barcelona to the ancient wonders of Fez, this multi-day tour promises a unique blend of adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion. Experience the architectural marvels of Gaudí, the bustling markets of Marrakech, the serene beauty of the Sahara Desert, and the historic pilgrimage route of Santiago de Compostela. Savor the world-renowned wines of La Rioja, explore the picturesque towns of Portugal, and immerse yourself in the lively flamenco culture of Seville. This tour is designed to provide a comprehensive and engaging travel experience, with carefully planned itineraries, comfortable accommodations, and a variety of activities and attractions to suit all interests.

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Included

Includes arrival transfer

Evening transfer: Maremagnum in Barcelona, Plaza Mayor and la Latina in Madrid , Horse-drawn carriage ride in Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, Marrakech , Historic center of Seville , Return from Restauradores Square in Lisbon

Train: Winery in Briones

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BARCELONA

: CATALONIA SAGRADA FAMILIA or ACTA VORAPORT or HAMPTON BY HILTON BARCELONA FIRA GRAN VIA

VALENCIA

: EXE REY DON JAIME or EUROSTARS ACTEON or DWO VALENCIA

MADRID

: PRAGA or SILKEN PUERTA MADRID or PULLMAN MADRID AIRPORT FERIA

GRANADA

: ABADES NEVADA PALACE or SARAY or GRAN HOTEL LUNA DE GRANADA

TANGER

: HILTON GARDEN INN TANGER CITY CENTER or EL MINZAH or RIHAB RABAT

RABAT

: HELNAN CHELLAH RABAT or PALM PLAZA SPA or ADAM PARK

MARRAKECH

: GRAND MOGADOR MENARA or XALUCA BOULMANE DADES or XALUCA

ERFOUD

: KASBAH HTL CHERGUI or ZALAGH PARC PALACE or SILKEN AL-ANDALUS PALACE SEVILLA

SEVILLA

: HILTON GARDEN INN SEVILLA or AC SEVILLA FORUM or ROMA LISBOA

LISBOA

: VIP EXECUTIVE ENTRECAMPOS CONFERENCE or MASA CAMPO GRANDE or AC MARRIOTT PORTO

OPORTO

: BESSA BOAVISTA or HOLIDAY INN PORTO GAIA or SANTIAGO PLAZA

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

: OCA PUERTA DEL CAMINO or EUROSTARS SAN LAZARO or AC MARRIOTT OVIEDO FORUM

OVIEDO

: EXE OVIEDO CENTRO or IBERIK SANTO DOMINGO PLAZA or GRAN HOTEL VICTORIA

SANTANDER

: HOTEL SANTEMAR or EXE BOSTON

We know how important hotels are on your trip. The hotels have been selected taking into consideration quality, price and location. They are located in the cities we visit, most of them not in the city center but all of them with easy access to public transportation nearby. Our accommodation is not based on luxury hotels. Please keep in mind that standards, bed sizes and room dimensions can vary between hotels of the same class in different locations. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and TV. Some of them also offer a mini-bar, safe box, and hair dryer. Many hotels, mainly in North Europe, do not have air conditioning or local legislation establishes limited dates of use.

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Basic travel insurance.

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Breakfast buffet

4 Lunch included in: GRANADA, MARRAKESH, ERFOUD, FEZ

5 dinner included in: RABAT, MARRAKESH, Boumalne Dades, FEZ, TANGIERS

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City tour in: BARCELONA, MADRID, GRANADA, RABAT, Casablanca, MARRAKESH, FEZ, SEVILLE, LISBON, PORTO, SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, OVIEDO, SANTANDER, BILBAO, SARAGOSSA, BARCELONA

Ticket admission: Poble Espanyol in Barcelona, Las Ventas bullring in Madrid , Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens in Granada if it is included in the tour you bought , Bahia Palace in Marrakech , House of the Cedars in Azrou , roman theatre of Merida , Old cellars in Porto , National Museum of Altamira caves in Santillana , Wime museum in Briones , Poblet Monastery , Poble Espanyol in Barcelona

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English speaking tour in: BARCELONA, MADRID, GRANADA, RABAT, Casablanca, MARRAKESH, FEZ, SEVILLE, LISBON, PORTO, SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, OVIEDO, SANTANDER, BILBAO, SARAGOSSA

Please note also that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.

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Destinations

Santillana del Mar
Granada, Andalusia,Spain Europe - Panoramic view of Alhambra.Granada
Porto, Portugal old town ribeira aerial promenade view with colorful houses, Douro river and boats.Porto
Scenic aerial view of the Agbar Tower in Barcelona in Spain.Barcelona
Évora - city in PortugalÉvora
Photo of View on Peniscola from the top of Pope Luna's Castle , Valencia, Spain.Valencia
Photo of aerial panoramic view of Lugo galician city with buildings and landscape, Spain.Lugo
Photo of Facade of Santiago de Compostela cathedral in Obradoiro square, Spain.Santiago de Compostela
Mérida - city in SpainMérida
Photo of Santander city beach aerial panoramic view.Santander
Photo of aerial view of beautiful landscape of Zaragoza, Spain.Zaragoza
Cambados
León - city in SpainLeón
Photo of the Cathedral of Oviedo, Spain, was founded by King Fruela I of Asturias in 781 AD and is located in the Alfonso II square.Oviedo
Photo of view from the top of the Space Metropol Parasol (Setas de Sevilla) one have the best view of the city of Seville, Spain.Seville
Photo of Lisbon City Skyline with Sao Jorge Castle and the Tagus River, Portugal.Lisbon
Fátima - city in PortugalFátima
The Puerta del Sol square is the main public space in Madrid. In the middle of the square is located the office of the President of the Community of Madrid.Madrid
Photo of aerial view of Bilbao, Spain city downtown with a Nevion River, Zubizuri Bridge and promenade. Mountain at the background, with clear blue sky.Bilbao

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Attractions

Roman Circus of Mérida, Mérida, Badajoz, Extremadura, SpainRoman Circus of Mérida
Sobrellano Palace, Comillas, Costa Occidental, Cantabria, SpainSobrellano Palace
Sado Estuary Natural Reserve, Sado, Setúbal, Setúbal Peninsula, Área Metropolitana de Lisboa, PortugalReserva Natural do Estuário do Sado
Photo of Retiro Park that is a city park in Madrid's Retiro district.El Retiro Park
photo of The Roman walls and the Saint Mary Cathedral in Lugo - Galicia, Spain.Roman Walls of Lugo
Photo of view of Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia in Valencia in the City of Arts and Sciences. It was designed by famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.City of Arts and Sciences
Photo of Plaza de España in Seville Spain.plaza de España
Photo of View of the sea from a height of Pope Luna's Castle. Valencian Community, Spain. Peniscola. Castell. The medieval castle of the Knights Templar on the beach. Beautiful view of the sea and the bay.Peniscola Castle
Sanctuary of Penha, Costa, Guimarães, Braga, Ave, North, PortugalSanctuary of Penha
Photo of Giralda is the name given to the bell tower of the Cathedral of Santa Maria de la Sede of the city of Seville, in Andalusia, Spain. At its top is a ball called a jar on which stands the Giraldillo.La Giralda
Photo of The Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar seen from the Ebro river,Zaragoza,Spain.Plaza de Nuestra Señora del Pilar
Wall Revellín, Logroño, Rioja, SpainWall Revellín
Photo of Bullring of Las Ventas in Madrid, Spain .Las Ventas
Sanctuary of Covadonga, Cangas de Onís, Asturias, SpainSanctuary of Covadonga
Photo of the fortress and palace complex Alhambra, Granada, Spain.Alhambra
Photo of the Belem tower at the bank of Tejo River in Lisbon ,Portugal.Belém Tower
Photo of Guggenheim, Bilbao, museum, modern art, Spain.Guggenheim Museum
Monasterio de Santa María de Poblet, Vimbodí i Poblet, Conca de Barberà, Tarragona, Catalonia, SpainPoblet Monastery
Photo of The solar panel of the Parc del Fòrum Primavera Sound Festival ,Spain .Parc del Fòrum
Mirador de Orellán, Borrenes, El Bierzo, León, Castile and León, SpainMirador de Orellán
Plaza Mayor, Sol, Centro, Madrid, Área metropolitana de Madrid y Corredor del Henares, Community of Madrid, SpainMain Square
photo of Portal Miralles gate by Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.Portal Miralles

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Barcelona

  • Barcelona - Arrival day
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Welcome to the vibrant city of Barcelona! Upon your arrival at the airport, our team will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Once you've settled in, check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details about the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Barcelona

  • Barcelona
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  • Parc del Fòrum
  • Portal Miralles
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Kickstart your day with a city tour of Barcelona, a Mediterranean gem renowned for its modernist architecture and vibrant culture. In the evening, we'll head to the Maremagnum, a modern leisure center by the sea, where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll and a delightful dinner.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: From Barcelona to Madrid via Valencia

  • Barcelona
  • Valencia
  • Madrid
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  • City of Arts and Sciences
  • Peniscola Castle
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Today, we'll journey south along the Mediterranean, stopping at the charming town of Peñiscola. We'll then continue to Valencia, a vibrant port city, where you'll have some free time to explore and perhaps try the famous paella. In the afternoon, we'll visit the avant-garde City of Arts and Sciences before heading to Madrid, arriving in the evening.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Discovering Madrid

  • Madrid
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  • El Retiro Park
  • Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
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Start your day with a comprehensive tour of Madrid, exploring its iconic landmarks including the Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, and Plaza Mayor. We'll also visit the serene Retiro Park and the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home to Real Madrid. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Madrid to Granada via Puerto Lapice

  • Madrid
  • Granada
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  • Palace of Charles V
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Leaving Madrid, we'll journey south across La Mancha, stopping at the quaint village of Puerto Lapice. We'll then continue to Granada, where we'll visit the magnificent Alhambra Palace and its beautiful Generalife gardens. Please note that due to limited visitor numbers, it's essential to provide correct personal data for Alhambra ticket reservations.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: From Granada to Rabat via Asilah

  • Granada
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Today, we'll depart from Granada and cross the Costa del Sol. We'll board a ferry in Algeciras or Tarifa to cross the Strait of Gibraltar and arrive in Morocco. We'll travel through beautiful landscapes, stopping at the picturesque walled city of Asilah before heading to Rabat, where a buffet dinner awaits.

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: Rabat to Marrakech via Casablanca

Day 7: Rabat to Marrakech via Casablanca

We'll start the day with a city tour of Rabat, visiting the Royal Palace, the Mohamed V Mausoleum, and the mighty Kasbah of the Udayas. We'll then head to Casablanca for a short city tour, including a visit to the Hassan II mosque. From there, we'll continue to Marrakech, where you'll experience a traditional Kalesa ride to the famous Djema square.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Exploring Marrakech

Day 8: Exploring Marrakech

Today, we'll explore the fascinating city of Marrakech. Our city tour will take us to its strong walls, the Kutubya tower, and the Jemaa square. We'll also visit the Bahia Palace and walk around its colorful Medina. The afternoon is free for you to relax or explore further. You might want to visit the area where the 'Secret Garden' and the Music Museum are located.

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Day 9

Day 9 – Day 9: Marrakech to Boumalne Dades via Ait Benhaddou

Day 9: Marrakech to Boumalne Dades via Ait Benhaddou

We'll journey across the Atlas Mountains, stopping at the fortified village of Ait Benhaddou, a popular filming location. We'll then continue to Ouarzazate city, known for its impressive Kasbah, before heading to Boumalne Dades. Please note that in winter, road conditions may require an alternative itinerary.

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Day 10

Day 10 – Day 10: Boumalne Dades to Erfoud via Todgha Gorge

Day 10: Boumalne Dades to Erfoud via Todgha Gorge

Today promises a journey full of excitement in the Sahara Desert. We'll visit the stunning Todgha Gorge and the small town of Khorbat. In Erfoud, you'll have the option to go off-road to the sand dunes of the Sahara Desert and experience the dusk among the dunes.

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Day 11

Day 11 – Day 11: Erfoud to Fez via Midelt and Azrou

Day 11: Erfoud to Fez via Midelt and Azrou

We'll leave Erfoud early, crossing the Atlas amidst powerful gorges and stunning landscapes. We'll stop at Midelt, located in the heart of Morocco, before continuing our journey towards the Middle Atlas. We'll visit Azrou and the 'house of the cedars', before arriving in Fez in the evening.

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Day 12

Day 12 – Day 12: Fez to Tangier

Day 12: Fez to Tangier

Discover the ancient city of Fez on a city tour, followed by lunch at an ancient palace in the Medina district. In the afternoon, we'll travel north to Tangier, arriving in the evening.

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Day 13

Day 13 – Day 13: Tangier to Seville

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Enjoy some free time in Tangier before we take a ferry back to Spain. Please note that each passenger must take their luggage on the ferry. Upon arrival in Algeciras or Tarifa, we'll continue our journey to Seville, arriving in the evening.

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Day 14

Day 14 – Day 14: Exploring Seville

  • Seville
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  • Parque de María Luisa
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In the morning, we'll embark on a city tour of Seville, visiting the cathedral, the banks of the Guadalquivir River, and the popular neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana. After the tour, we'll enjoy a boat ride along the Guadalquivir River. In the evening, you'll have the option to attend a flamenco show.

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Day 15

Day 15 – Day 15: Seville to Lisbon via Mérida and Évora

  • Seville
  • Mérida
  • Évora
  • Lisbon
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  • Roman Circus of Mérida
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We'll leave Seville and travel towards Extremadura, stopping in Mérida to visit the Roman Theater and Amphitheater. We'll then continue to Portugal, making a stop in Évora, a World Heritage Site, before arriving in Lisbon in the evening.

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Day 16

Day 16 – Day 16: Discovering Lisbon

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  • Reserva Natural do Estuário do Sado
  • Belém Tower
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In the morning, we'll have a city tour of Lisbon, exploring the Portuguese capital's alleys, tiles, and 'saudade'. We'll also visit the Belem neighborhood, from where the great Portuguese navigators left for their voyages of discovery. The afternoon is free for you to explore further.

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Day 17

Day 17 – Day 17: Lisbon to Porto via Fatima

  • Lisbon
  • Fátima
  • Porto
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We'll head north and visit Fatima, an important sanctuary, before continuing to Porto, Portugal's second largest city. After some free time for lunch, we'll have a sightseeing tour of this coastal city, known for its cobblestone streets, colorful houses, imposing bridges, and delicious wines.

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Day 18

Day 18 – Day 18: Porto to Santiago de Compostela via Braga and Cambados

  • Porto
  • Cambados
  • Santiago de Compostela
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  • Sanctuary of Penha
  • Braga City Hall
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On this day, we'll travel through beautiful landscapes. In the city of Braga, we'll ride the world's oldest cable car up to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus. We'll then head to Galicia, visiting the historic town of Cambados in Rías Baixas, where we'll go on a glass bottom boat trip. We'll arrive in Santiago de Compostela at lunchtime, where we'll have a city tour.

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Day 19

Day 19 – Day 19: Santiago de Compostela to Oviedo via Lugo and León

  • Santiago de Compostela
  • Lugo
  • León
  • Oviedo
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  • Lugo Cathedral
  • Mirador de Orellán
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We'll travel following the Way of St. James, stopping in Lugo to visit the historic town center and Roman walls. We'll make a stop in O'Cebreiro, a small Galician stone village, before arriving in León at lunchtime. After that, we'll cross the Cantabrian Range mountains on our way to Asturias, arriving in Oviedo in the evening.

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Day 20

Day 20 – Day 20: Oviedo to Santander via Covadonga and Santillana

  • Oviedo
  • Santillana del Mar
  • Santander
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  • Sobrellano Palace
  • Sanctuary of Covadonga
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We'll travel to Picos de Europa and visit the Basilica of Covadonga. Following the coastline, we'll head to Santillana, one of Spain's most beautiful towns, and visit the Museum of the Altamira Caves. We'll later travel to Santander, the region's capital, where we'll explore the city and its beautiful bay.

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Day 21

Day 21 – Day 21: Santander to Zaragoza via Bilbao and La Rioja

  • Santander
  • Bilbao
  • Zaragoza
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  • Winery - Vivanco Museum of Wine Culture
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We'll follow the motorway along the Cantabrian coast to Bilbao, where we'll go on a short city tour. We'll then travel to La Rioja, a renowned winemaking region, and visit the Wine Museum in Briones. From there, we'll continue our journey to Zaragoza, arriving in the evening.

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Day 22

Day 22 – Day 22: Zaragoza to Barcelona via Poblet Monastery

  • Zaragoza
  • Barcelona
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  • Poblet Monastery
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We'll start the day with a city tour of Zaragoza, visiting the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. After lunch, we'll head to the Poblet Monastery, a walled monastery surrounded by beautiful scenery. We'll then continue to Barcelona, arriving in the evening.

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Day 23

Day 23 – Day 23: Departure

  • Barcelona - Departure day
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After breakfast, our unforgettable 23-day journey will come to an end. We hope you leave with wonderful memories and look forward to welcoming you back on your next adventure.

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