Itinerary
- Day 1
Salamanca to Vigo
You'll head out early from the bus terminal toward Salamanca. Once there, you'll have time to walk around this impressive city and see the famous Plaza Mayor with its grand Renaissance architecture. After that, the journey continues to Vigo where you'll have dinner and stay overnight.
- Start point
- Calle De Ferraz 3, 28008 Madrid, Madrid, Spain (VPT Tours office, 07:45)
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walk through Salamanca's monumental city
- Visit Plaza Mayor in Salamanca
Landmarks Plaza Mayor 
- Day 2
Vigo to Viana do Castelo to Braga to Porto
After breakfast, you'll cross into Portugal and arrive in Viana do Castelo, situated between the Minho river mouth and Porto. The old town has cobbled streets and historic buildings you can explore at your own pace. Later, you head to Braga, often called the city of archbishops, with free time to wander around before continuing to Porto for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour with a local guide in Porto
Optional Activities
- Visit old town of Viana do Castelo
- Explore Braga
Landmarks Viana do Castelo Braga 
- Day 3
Porto
Following breakfast, you'll take a panoramic tour of Porto, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll see the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building, and St. Clara church as you move through the city. By evening, you'll visit a local wine cellar to taste the famous Port wine before settling in for overnight accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Porto
- Visit Porto Cathedral
- Visit Stock Exchange building
- Visit St. Clara church
- Port wine tasting at a local wine cellar
Landmarks Porto Cathedral St. Clara Church Stock Exchange Building (Palácio da Bolsa) 
- Day 4
Porto to Coimbra
You'll grab breakfast before heading to Coimbra, home to one of Europe's oldest universities and the birthplace of Fado music. Once there, you have free time to explore the city on your own, checking out the historic sites at whatever pace suits you. After that, you'll have dinner and stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Coimbra
Landmarks University of Coimbra - Day 5
Coimbra to Fatima to Lisbon
After breakfast, you head to Fatima, an important pilgrimage center where you'll have time to visit the Shrine. From there, you continue on to Lisbon, Portugal's capital situated at the mouth of the Tagus river. You'll settle in for the night, and there's an optional evening activity available if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit the Shrine at Fatima
- Attend a Fado show (optional night tour)
Landmarks Shrine of Fatima - Day 6
Lisbon
You'll start with breakfast before taking a morning city sightseeing tour that includes the old Alfama Quarter, Tower of Belem, and the Monastery of Los Jeronimos. The afternoon is yours to spend however you like, or you can join an optional tour to nearby Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril if you prefer a guided experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning city sightseeing tour of Lisbon
- Visit old Alfama Quarter
- Visit Tower of Belem
- Visit Monastery of Los Jeronimos
- Sightseeing tour with a local guide in Lisbon
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril
Landmarks Alfama Quarter Tower of Belem Monastery of Los Jeronimos - Day 7
Lisbon to Cáceres to Seville
Following breakfast, you'll head toward the Spanish border to Caceres. There you'll check out the Plaza Mayor and wander through the well-preserved medieval quarter, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll grab lunch on your own before continuing south into Andalusia to arrive in Seville for dinner and overnight accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Cáceres Plaza Mayor
- Explore medieval quarter in Cáceres
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Medieval Quarter of Cáceres - Day 8
Seville
After breakfast, you'll join a morning sightseeing tour that includes Maria Luisa Park, Plaza de Espana, views of the Cathedral and Giralda bell tower, and the charming Santa Cruz neighborhood. Lunch at a restaurant is included, then you can choose to take a boat ride on the Guadalquivir river for panoramic views or visit the Maestranza bullring. An evening flamenco show is also an option if you want to experience local culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a restaurant)
Included Activities
- Morning city sightseeing tour of Seville
- Visit María Luisa Park
- Visit Plaza de España
- View Cathedral exterior
- View Giralda bell tower
- Explore Santa Cruz neighborhood
- Sightseeing tour with a local guide in Sevilla
- Lunch at a restaurant
Optional Activities
- Boat navigation on Guadalquivir river with panoramic views of Gold Tower and Expo 92
- Visit Maestranza bullring
- Attend a flamenco show
Landmarks María Luisa Park Plaza de España Seville Cathedral Giralda Santa Cruz Neighborhood Gold Tower Maestranza Bullring - Day 9
Seville to Route of White Villages to Ronda to Costa del Sol
You'll have breakfast before heading to the Route of the White Villages and Ronda, where you'll have free time to explore the whitewashed villages and dramatic cliff-top setting. Later, you continue to Costa del Sol for dinner and overnight accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Route of the White Villages
- Visit Ronda
Landmarks Ronda - Day 10
Costa del Sol to Tangier, Morocco
After breakfast, you depart from Costa del Sol and cross the Strait of Gibraltar by ferry to Tangier. Once in Morocco, you'll enjoy a guided panoramic tour that includes Grottos de Hercules and Cape Spartel. You'll have free time to explore the city before dinner and overnight stay, and there's an extra excursion to Tetuan available if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing the Strait of Gibraltar
- Guided panoramic tour of Tangier surroundings
- Visit Cape Spartel
Optional Activities
- Visit Grottos de Hercules (ticket not included)
- Extra excursion to Tetuan
Landmarks Grottos de Hercules Cape Spartel 
- Day 11
Tangier to Volubilis to Meknes to Fez
Following breakfast, you travel through the Middle Atlas toward Fez with a first stop at Volubilis to see the Roman ruins, including the main Decumanus Maximo road from the gate of Tangier to the Arc de Triomphe of Caracalla. You'll continue to Meknes, one of Morocco's Imperial cities that once served as the capital. There you can explore the medina, El Hedim square, and the famous Bab Al Mansour gate. You arrive in Fez in the afternoon for dinner and overnight accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Roman ruins of Volubilis
- Explore Volubilis Decumanus Máximo
- View Arc de Triomphe of Caracalla
- Visit Meknes medina
- Visit El Hedim square
- View Bab Al Mansour gate
Landmarks Volubilis Arc de Triomphe of Caracalla Meknes Medina El Hedim Square Bab Al Mansour - Day 12
Fez
After breakfast, you visit Fez, the intellectual and religious capital of Morocco. Starting from your hotel, you'll see the royal palace and its 7 gates (Dar AlMakhzen) on a panoramic tour, then head into the Fez El Bali medina, the oldest and most extensive in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll walk from Bab Boujloud to Es Seffarine square, moving through the labyrinthine streets filled with centuries of history. Along the way, you'll discover the artisan guilds and neighborhoods that make up this historic marketplace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Fez from hotel
- Visit royal palace and its 7 gates (Dar AlMakhzen)
- Sightseeing tour with a local guide in Fez
- Explore Fez El Bali medina
- Visit Bab Boujloud
- Visit Es Seffarine square
- Discover artisan guilds and neighborhoods
Landmarks Dar AlMakhzen (Royal Palace) Fez El Bali Medina Bab Boujloud Es Seffarine Square - Day 13
Fez to Casablanca to Marrakech
After breakfast, you depart for Casablanca, Morocco's economic capital. You'll have free lunch along the famous Corniche and time to visit the Great Hassan II Mosque, which was built by more than 3,000 artisans. Later in the day, you continue south to Marrakech, arriving in the afternoon for dinner and overnight accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Free lunch along the Corniche in Casablanca), Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Great Hassan II Mosque
Landmarks Great Hassan II Mosque 
- Day 14
Marrakech
Following breakfast, you explore Marrakech, another of Morocco's important imperial cities. You'll start at the Koutouia Mosque, the city's symbol and former bookstore, then visit the sumptuous Bahia Palace built in the 19th century by hundreds of artisans. From there, you head through the Jewish quarter to Djmaa El Fna square, a living museum and UNESCO intangible cultural heritage site filled with storytellers, snake charmers, jugglers, and dancers. You'll wander through the souk exploring artisan workshops and discover the Berber pharmacy with natural remedies, then have free time in the square before lunch at a typical restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a typical restaurant)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour with a local guide in Marrakech
- Visit Koutouia Mosque
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Explore Jewish quarter (Mellah)
- Visit Djmaa El Fna square
- Explore souk and artisan workshops
- Discover Berber pharmacy
- Lunch in a typical restaurant
Landmarks Koutouia Mosque Bahia Palace Mellah (Jewish Quarter) Djmaa El Fna Square 
- Day 15
Marrakech to Rabat
After breakfast, you head to Rabat, Morocco's administrative capital and official residence of the royal family. You'll visit the Tour Hassan, an unfinished mosque with over 200 columns, and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, guarded by the royal guard in colorful gala dress. The afternoon is free to stroll through the medina, Kasbah of Oudayas, and along the banks of the Buregreg river before settling in for dinner and overnight accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Tour Hassan
- Visit Mausoleum of Mohamed V
- Sightseeing tour with a local guide in Rabat
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Rabat medina
- Explore Kasbah of Oudayas
- Walk along Buregreg river banks
Landmarks Tour Hassan Mausoleum of Mohamed V Kasbah of Oudayas - Day 16
Rabat to Tangier to Costa del Sol
After breakfast, you depart for Tangier to take the ferry back to Spain. Once you arrive, staff will help you with transfers to Costa del Sol for dinner and overnight accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 17
Costa del Sol to Granada
Following breakfast, you head to Granada to visit the Alhambra and Generalife, former residences of the Moorish kings featuring magnificent fountains, gardens, and arches. You'll settle in for dinner and overnight accommodation. In the evening, you have the optional opportunity to visit the caves of Sacromonte and attend a typical gypsy flamenco show if interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Alhambra
- Visit Generalife
- Sightseeing tour with a local guide in Granada
Optional Activities
- Visit caves of Sacromonte
- Attend gypsy flamenco show
Landmarks Alhambra Generalife Sacromonte Caves - Day 18
Granada to Toledo to Madrid
After breakfast, you head to the historic Imperial City of Toledo, full of history and monuments. You'll have lunch and explore the city's narrow streets and alleys on a sightseeing tour. From there, you continue back to Madrid where you'll arrive and your tour services conclude.
- End point
- Calle De Ferraz 3, 28008 Madrid, Madrid, Spain (VPT Tours office, 19:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Toledo)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour with a local guide in Toledo
- Explore Toledo's narrow streets and alleys
- Lunch in Toledo
Landmarks Toledo Old City
