Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive at the airport and get transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax and settle in after your journey.
- Day 2
Barcelona
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll explore Barcelona on a double-decker hop-on, hop-off bus at your own pace. You can take the orange West route to see the FC Barcelona stadium and the National Museum of Art of Catalonia, or the green East route with Park Güell, Sagrada Familia, and the city's modernist buildings. Stop by El Born for dinner or just enjoy the views from the bus.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Hop-on, hop-off double-decker bus tour - West route (FC Barcelona stadium, National Museum of Art of Catalonia)
- Hop-on, hop-off double-decker bus tour - East route (Park Güell, Sagrada Familia, modernist buildings)
- Guided city tour of Barcelona with local guide
Optional Activities
- Museum visits (FC Barcelona stadium, National Museum of Art of Catalonia)
- Dining at El Born
Landmarks/POIs Park Güell Sagrada Familia FC Barcelona Stadium National Museum of Art of Catalonia Plaça Catalunya El Born - Day 3
Barcelona to Madrid
You'll have breakfast at your hotel, then head to Barcelona Sants train station to catch a high-speed train to Madrid. Once you arrive, you'll transfer to your hotel and have the rest of the day free to do what you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Barcelona Sants train station
- High-speed train to Madrid
- Transfer to hotel in Madrid
- Day 4
Salamanca - Porto
Start with breakfast at your Madrid hotel, then drive to Salamanca, a university town and World Heritage site where you'll have time to wander around and see the architecture and art. After that, the drive continues toward the Portuguese border and on to Porto.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Drive to Salamanca
- Free time in Salamanca
Landmarks/POIs Salamanca - Day 5
Porto
Breakfast at your hotel comes first, then a panoramic tour of Porto shows you the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building, and Santa Clara church. You'll cruise the Douro River afterward to see the city from the water, and visit a well-known Port Wine Cellar for tasting. The rest of your day is free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto
- Visit to Cathedral
- Visit to Stock Exchange building
- Visit to Santa Clara church
- Douro River cruise
- Port Wine Cellar visit with wine tasting included
- Guided city tour of Porto with local guide
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of Porto Stock Exchange Building Santa Clara Church Douro River - Day 6
Coimbra - Fátima
You'll start with breakfast and head toward Coimbra, home to one of Europe's oldest universities and the birthplace of Fado music, where you'll have time to look around. From there, continue to Fátima, a major pilgrimage site. You'll see the impressive Basilica and Cova da Iria where the Virgin Mary appeared, plus the Chapel of the Apparitions and the tombs of the three shepherds. If you're interested, join the candlelight procession in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Visit to Coimbra
- Visit to Basilica in Fátima
- Visit to Cova da Iria
Optional Activities
- Candlelight procession in Fátima
- Visit to Chapel of the Apparitions
Landmarks/POIs University of Coimbra Sanctuary of Fátima Chapel of the Apparitions Basilica of Fátima Cova da Iria - Day 7
Batalha - Nazaré - Alcobaça - Lisbon
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll visit Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO site with Gothic and Manueline architecture. Next is the fishing town of Nazaré where you'll have free time, then Alcobaça with its Gothic church and 12th-century Cistercian monastery. Finally, you'll drive to Lisbon and arrive in Portugal's capital for your stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit to Batalha Monastery
- Visit to Nazaré
- Visit to Alcobaça monastery
Landmarks/POIs Batalha Monastery Nazaré Alcobaça Monastery - Day 8
Lisbon
Following breakfast at your hotel, a city tour covers Lisbon's main squares and avenues, Belém Tower, the exterior of Jerónimos Monastery, and the Monument to the Discoveries. Your afternoon is open to explore the Alfama district on your own, or you can join an optional excursion to the World Heritage sites of Sintra and Cascais if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- City tour of Lisbon
- Visit to Belém Tower
- Visit to Jerónimos Monastery exterior
- Visit to Monument to the Discoveries
- Guided city tour of Lisbon with local guide
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Sintra
- Excursion to Cascais
- Explore Alfama district
Landmarks/POIs Belém Tower Jerónimos Monastery Monument to the Discoveries Alfama Sintra Cascais - Day 9
Mérida - Cordoba
You'll head out after breakfast toward Mérida, capital of Extremadura and a UNESCO World Heritage site. There you can see well-preserved Roman ruins including the theater, amphitheater, and Roman bridge, with time to explore freely. Then continue driving to Cordoba, which was once the capital of the Caliphate.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit to Mérida
- Visit to Roman theater in Mérida
- Visit to Roman amphitheater in Mérida
- Visit to Roman bridge in Mérida
- Free time in Mérida
Landmarks/POIs Mérida Roman Theater in Mérida Roman Amphitheater in Mérida Roman Bridge in Mérida - Day 10
Cordoba
Breakfast at your hotel starts the day, then you'll tour the Mosque, now a Cathedral, walking through the narrow winding streets and the Jewish Quarter. A short two-hour drive afterward brings you to Seville.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Tour of the Mosque/Cathedral
- Visit to Jewish Quarter
- Guided tour of Cordoba with local guide (Mosque entrance included)
Landmarks/POIs Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba Jewish Quarter of Cordoba - Day 11
Seville
After breakfast at your hotel, a monumental city tour includes entry to the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peter's in Rome. You'll visit the Barrio de Santa Cruz where the legend of Don Juan is set, and see María Luisa Park and Plaza de España. The afternoon leaves you free to explore different parts of the city and try local food.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Monumental city tour of Seville
- Visit to Cathedral
- Visit to Barrio de Santa Cruz
- Visit to María Luisa Park
- Visit to Plaza de España
- Guided city tour of Seville with local guide (Cathedral entrance included)
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of Seville Barrio de Santa Cruz María Luisa Park Plaza de España - Day 12
Ronda - Costa del Sol
Following breakfast, you'll drive south through typical villages to reach Ronda, a Celtic-origin town with great views of the valley and mountains, where you'll have time to walk around. In the afternoon, head to the Costa del Sol, one of the major international tourist areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Free time in Ronda
Landmarks/POIs Ronda - Day 13
Costa del Sol
You have the full day to relax and enjoy the beaches of the Costa del Sol and the surrounding area. There are optional excursions available if you'd like to do something more organized.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach activities at Costa del Sol
- Optional excursions
- Day 14
Algeciras/Tarifa - Fez
You'll travel along the Costa del Sol route and arrive in Algeciras or Tarifa, then board a ferry for the short crossing to Africa across the Strait of Gibraltar. After clearing customs, you'll take a coach to Fez where dinner and overnight accommodation wait.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing Strait of Gibraltar
- Transfer by coach to Fez
- Day 15
Fez
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll visit the oldest and most monumental of Morocco's Imperial Cities. You can see the 7 doors of the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarter or Mellah, the Bab Bou Jeloud gate, and walk through the grand Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace before dinner and your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit to Royal Palace (7 doors)
- Visit to Jewish Quarter/Mellah
- Visit to Bab Bou Jeloud gate
- Walk through the Medina
- Guided city tour of Fez with local guide
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace of Fez Mellah (Jewish Quarter) Bab Bou Jeloud Gate Medina of Fez - Day 16
Rabat - Casablanca - Marrakech
You'll have breakfast and leave early for Rabat, Morocco's capital. There you'll see the exterior of the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, and Hassan Tower. Then continue to Casablanca to check out United Nations Square, Corniche Boulevard, and the outside of the Hassan II Mosque. Lunch is free along the way, and you'll arrive in Marrakech with an optional traditional Fantasia Chez Ali dinner available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Free lunch on the route)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Visit to Rabat
- Visit to Royal Palace exterior
- Visit to Mausoleum of Mohamed V
- Visit to Hassan Tower
- Guided city tour of Rabat with local guide
- Visit to Casablanca
- Visit to United Nations Square
- Visit to Corniche Boulevard
- Visit to Hassan II Mosque exterior
- Guided city tour of Casablanca with local guide
- Free lunch on the route
Optional Activities
- Fantasia Chez Ali dinner under caidal tents
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace of Rabat Mausoleum of Mohamed V Hassan Tower United Nations Square Corniche Boulevard Hassan II Mosque - Day 17
Marrakech
After breakfast at your hotel, a city tour covers Marrakech, known as the Pearl of the South. You'll start at Menara Gardens with its pavilion and olive trees, then see the exterior of Koutoubia Minaret, the twin of Seville's Giralda. Inside the old city, visit Bahia Palace, once owned by a nobleman, and finish at Jemaa el-Fna Square where you can access the souks and medina with artisans working in woodwork, ceramics, leather, and spices. After hotel lunch, you'll depart to Casablanca for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at the hotel), Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- City tour of Marrakech
- Visit to Menara Gardens
- Visit to Koutoubia Minaret exterior
- Visit to Bahia Palace
- Visit to Jemaa el-Fna Square
- Access to souks and medina
- Lunch at the hotel
- Guided city tour of Marrakech with local guide
- Transfer to Casablanca
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Menara Gardens Koutoubia Minaret Bahia Palace Jemaa el-Fna Square - Day 18
Tangier - Costa del Sol
You'll have breakfast at your hotel, then head to Tangier and the port to board the ferry for the return crossing to Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar. From there, you'll continue to the Costa del Sol for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Tangier
- Ferry crossing Strait of Gibraltar
- Transfer to Costa del Sol
- Day 19
Costa del Sol
Breakfast is available, then you have the full day to relax on the beautiful beaches of the Costa del Sol and explore the surrounding areas. Optional excursions are also an option if you prefer organized activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach activities at Costa del Sol
- Optional excursions
- Day 20
Granada
You'll have breakfast and head toward Granada, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms until 1492. The Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens are the main attractions, sites that inspired Washington Irving's 'Tales of the Alhambra'. An optional Flamenco Zambra show is available in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Visit to Alhambra complex
- Visit to Generalife Gardens
- Guided city tour of Granada with local guide (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens entrance included)
Optional Activities
- Flamenco Zambra show
Landmarks/POIs Alhambra Generalife Gardens - Day 21
Madrid
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll head north toward Madrid. Upon arrival in Spain's capital, you'll check into your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Madrid
- Day 22
Departure
You'll have breakfast at your hotel before transferring to the airport for your departure. Services end here.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to airport
