Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca
You'll arrive at the airport and head to your hotel to settle in. Later this evening, meet your tour director and the other travelers at a welcome reception, then sit down for dinner together.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Movenpick Casablanca)
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception
- Dinner
- Day 2
Rabat - Fez
Start with a guided tour of Anfa Boulevard and United Nations Square in Casablanca, then see the exterior of Hassan II Grand Mosque with its 210-metre minaret overlooking the Atlantic. Travel to Rabat to view the Royal Palace exterior, Mohamed V Mausoleum, and Hassan Tower. From there, continue to Fez for a traditional Moroccan dinner with live entertainment including belly dancing at the souks.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Moroccan dinner with traditional entertainment including belly dancing)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fez)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Anfa Boulevard
- United Nations Square visit
- Hassan II Grand Mosque exterior viewing
- Royal Palace exterior viewing
- Mohamed V Mausoleum visit
- Hassan Tower visit
- Visit to Fez souks
- Traditional Moroccan dinner with traditional entertainment including belly dancing
Landmarks Hassan II Grand Mosque Royal Palace Mohamed V Mausoleum Hassan Tower 
- Day 3
Fez
This morning, take a city tour of Fez, Morocco's oldest imperial city. You'll visit the Royal Palace with its famous bronze doors and the Seven Gates representing each day of the week. Walk through the Jewish Quarters of Mellah and see the gate of Bab Bou Jeloud. Then spend time on foot in the Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The afternoon is free, and you'll have dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning city tour of Fez
- Royal Palace visit
- Jewish Quarters of Mellah visit
- Bab Bou Jeloud gate visit
- Walking tour of the Medina
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Royal Palace of Fez Mellah Bab Bou Jeloud Medina of Fez - Day 4
Volubilis - Meknes - Fez
Head to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, perched on a plateau in Northern Morocco and well-preserved compared to other sites in the region. Travel next to the Imperial City of Meknes to see the grand Walls of Bab el Mansour and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the only mosque in Morocco open to non-Muslim visitors. Grab lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to Fez.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit to Roman ruins of Volubilis
- Walls of Bab el Mansour visit
- Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail visit
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Volubilis Bab el Mansour Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail 
- Day 5
Middle Atlas Mountains - Erfoud
Journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains and arrive in Erfoud on the edge of the Sahara Desert. Visit a date farm to learn about local agriculture. If you're interested, an optional 4WD excursion into the Sahara Desert sand dunes is available to enhance your experience.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Palms Hotel Club)
Included Activities
- Scenic journey through Middle Atlas Mountains
- Date farm visit
Optional Activities
- 4WD excursion into Sahara Desert sand dunes
Landmarks Middle Atlas Mountains Sahara Desert - Day 6
Todra Gorges - Ouarzazate
Visit the Todra Gorges, one of the highlights of this trip with its dramatic natural rock formations. End the day in Ouarzazate and have dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Karam Palace)
Included Activities
- Todra Gorges visit
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Todra Gorges 
- Day 7
Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakesh
Travel to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an adobe city on a hillside that's been featured in films like Gladiator. Continue to Marrakesh, the Southern Capital of Morocco, located in an oasis within the Atlas Mountains. Visit Tawesna Salon de Thé, a cooperative restaurant run by local women that preserves regional cooking traditions.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marrakesh)
Included Activities
- Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou visit
- Visit to Tawesna Salon de Thé
Landmarks Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou Tawesna Salon de Thé 
- Day 8
Marrakesh
Take a city tour of Marrakesh and see Koutoubia Tower, the Bay Palace, and Dar Bacha Museum. Walk through the lively medina with its bustling souks and the vibrant Jamaa El Fna Square, where you'll find fortune tellers, snake charmers, and acrobats. An optional tour of a nearby Berber Village with dinner is available if you want to experience local life.
Included Activities
- Koutoubia Tower visit
- Bay Palace visit
- Dar Bacha Museum visit
- Medina stroll
- Souks exploration
- Jamaa El Fna Square visit
Optional Activities
- Berber Village tour with dinner
Landmarks Koutoubia Tower Jamaa El Fna Square Dar Bacha Museum 
- Day 9
Marrakesh
The day is yours to relax in Marrakesh. Optionally, take a full-day tour to nearby Essaouira or a half-day visit to the Yves Saint Laurent Museum. In the evening, gather for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner at a charming local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full-day tour to Essaouira
- Half-day visit to Yves Saint Laurent Museum
Landmarks Yves Saint Laurent Museum Essaouira - Day 10
Barcelona
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your included flight to Barcelona. When you arrive, head to your hotel. Meet your Spain and Portugal Tour Director this evening at a welcome dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barcelona)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Welcome Dinner
- Day 11
Barcelona
Take a city tour of Barcelona's famous landmarks and drive to Montjuïc Hill to visit the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. You'll see the striking exterior of the Sagrada Familia. Your guide will then take you on foot through the Old Town to show you the sights of this beautiful city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barcelona)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Barcelona
- Montjuïc Hill visit
- Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya visit
- Sagrada Familia exterior viewing
- Old Town walking tour
Landmarks Sagrada Familia Montjuïc Hill Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - Day 12
Madrid
Travel by train to Madrid, Spain's capital. After you arrive, the rest of the day is free to explore on your own. Later, sit down for a tapas dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Tapas dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson RED Madrid)
Included Activities
- Tapas dinner at local restaurant
- Day 13
Madrid
This morning, join a guided tour to visit Palacio Real, the residence of the Spanish Royal Family, and see some of Madrid's most popular attractions. After that, the day is yours. You can wander through Parque del Retiro's lawns or browse the Prado Museum.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson RED Madrid)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Madrid
- Palacio Real visit
Optional Activities
- Parque del Retiro exploration
- Prado Museum visit
Landmarks Palacio Real Parque del Retiro Prado Museum - Day 14
Toledo - Córdoba
Travel to Toledo for an escorted tour where you'll walk through the Old Town's winding cobbled streets and see its majestic 13th-century cathedral. Continue traveling to Córdoba.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Amistad)
Included Activities
- Escorted tour of Toledo
- Old Town exploration
- Toledo Cathedral visit
Landmarks Toledo Cathedral - Day 15
Granada
Start with a guided tour of Córdoba to admire the Mezquita, a medieval mosque converted to a cathedral. Travel to Granada and take a tour with an expert guide who will show you around the city. You'll stay at Hotel Alhambra Palace.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Granada)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Córdoba
- Mezquita of Córdoba visit
- Guided tour of Granada
Landmarks Mezquita of Córdoba - Day 16
Granada
This morning, visit the Alhambra Palace. After that, the afternoon is free for you to explore Granada at your own pace.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Granada)
Included Activities
- Alhambra Palace visit
Landmarks Alhambra Palace - Day 17
Ronda
Travel to Ronda with a stop at a local olive oil farm for an insider experience. You'll learn about organic olive oil production and try different varieties, then have a homemade lunch of traditional dishes with regional ingredients. In Ronda, take a guided tour and see the Puente Nuevo and Plaza de Toros.
- Meals
- Lunch (Homemade lunch of traditional flavors and regional ingredients at local olive oil farm)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Catalonia Ronda)
Included Activities
- Local olive oil farm visit with tasting
- Homemade lunch of traditional flavors and regional ingredients
- Guided tour of Ronda
- Puente Nuevo visit
- Plaza de Toros visit
Landmarks Puente Nuevo Plaza de Toros - Day 18
Jerez - Seville
After breakfast, travel to Jerez and visit the famous Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art to watch a performance or exhibition. Then continue to Seville.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seville)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art visit
Landmarks Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art - Day 19
Seville
Experience Seville with a local guide who'll show you around the city. The rest of the day is at leisure. You can optionally join a tour of the royal palace of Alcázar if you'd like.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seville)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Seville with local guide
Optional Activities
- Tour of Alcázar Royal Palace
Landmarks Alcázar Royal Palace - Day 20
Evora - Lisbon
Cross into Portugal and stop to see the architecture of Évora, a World Heritage site. Continue to Lisbon, the Portuguese capital.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Evora architecture viewing
Landmarks Évora - Day 21
Lisbon
Start by exploring the Alfama district and visit the iconic Castelo de São Jorge. Head next to the Belém district to see the Jerónimos Monastery and the historic Belém Tower, both World Heritage sites.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Alfama district exploration
- Castelo de São Jorge visit
- Jerónimos Monastery visit
- Belém Tower visit
Landmarks Castelo de São Jorge Jerónimos Monastery Belém Tower - Day 22
Lisbon
The entire day is free for you to do as you please in Lisbon. You can optionally take a trip to nearby Sintra to see the charming town and visit the Pena National Palace, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lisbon)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Sintra
- Pena National Palace tour
Landmarks Pena National Palace Serra de Sintra - Day 23
Porto
After breakfast, travel by coach to Porto where you'll board your river ship MS Estrela. Later this evening, meet your fellow travelers at a welcome reception while taking in the views along the Douro River on a sunset cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your river ship)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Welcome Reception
- Sunset cruise on Douro River
Landmarks Douro River - Day 24
Pinhão
Begin your river cruise along the Douro with views of countless vineyards on both banks. Take part in a Portuguese language lesson to pick up essential phrases. Visit the village of Lamego to see its baroque cathedral and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies. Check out one of Portugal's top museums and try Bola de Lamego, the town's famous smoked ham roll. When you arrive in Pinhão, sit down for a sumptuous dinner at a local quinta, a Portuguese winery, with traditional dishes and dessert.
- Meals
- Dinner (Sumptuous dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at a picturesque local quinta, a Portuguese winery)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your river ship)
Included Activities
- Cruise along Douro River
- Portuguese language lesson
- Lamego village visit
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies visit
- Portuguese museum visit
- Dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at local quinta
Optional Activities
- Bola de Lamego tasting
Landmarks Lamego Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Pinhão - Day 25
Castelo Rodrigo
Cruise across the border into Vega de Terrón in Spain. After some free time, join an excursion to Castelo Rodrigo, a small village on a hilltop with views of both Spain and Portugal. Explore the well-preserved ruins, castle, and a stone statue of Santiago Matamoros. Return to your ship by coach.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your river ship)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Vega de Terrón
- Excursion to Castelo Rodrigo
- Castelo Rodrigo ruins exploration
- Castle visit
- Santiago Matamoros statue viewing
Landmarks Castelo Rodrigo - Day 26
Salamanca - Flamenco Show - Barca d'Alva
Disembark and board a coach to Salamanca, one of Spain's most beautiful cities with sunlit sandstone buildings, a majestic city square, and an ancient university. Enjoy a flamenco show and lunch while watching flamenco dancers. Return by coach to Barca d'Alva, the last Portuguese village on the Douro, where your ship is waiting. Back on board, you'll have a traditional Portuguese barbecue dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with flamenco show), Dinner (Traditional Portuguese barbeque dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your river ship)
Included Activities
- Journey to Salamanca
- Salamanca city exploration
- Flamenco show
- Lunch with flamenco show
- Return to Barca d'Alva
- Traditional Portuguese barbeque dinner
Landmarks Salamanca Barca d'Alva - Day 27
Gardens and Palace of Mateus
Take an excursion to the Gardens and Palace of Mateus, a living museum still owned by the Count of Vila Real. Tour the beautiful 18th-century palace and learn about its connection to Mateus Rose wine. Return to your ship now docked in Régua.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your river ship)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Gardens and Palace of Mateus
- Palace tour
Landmarks Gardens and Palace of Mateus Régua - Day 28
Port Tasting
Visit a local quinta with outstanding views of the Douro Valley for an insider experience. You'll taste local port wine, Portugal's most famous drink. Travel to the riverside town of Entre-os-Rios afterward and have free time to explore this vibrant town.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your river ship)
Included Activities
- Portuguese quinta port tasting with Douro Valley views
- Cruise to Entre-os-Rios
Landmarks Entre-os-Rios - Day 29
Farewell Dinner
Return to Porto after breakfast and take a guided tour past the city's iconic sights. Visit a local port winery for an informative tour and tasting. Plenty of time remains for you to explore Porto on your own, visit Portuguese boutiques for authentic souvenirs, walk through the historic Bolhão food market, or take an optional trip to Guimarães, a World Heritage site. Back on your ship this evening, join a Farewell Dinner with the friends you've made on this journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your river ship)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Guided tour of Porto
- Local port winery tour and tasting
- Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Guimarães
- Bolhão food market exploration
- Portuguese boutique shopping
Landmarks Bolhão Market Guimarães Guimarães Castle - Day 30
Porto
After a final breakfast on board, transfer to the airport in Porto for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
