Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid to Porto
Leave Madrid this morning and drive to Salamanca, where you'll have free time to walk around this historic university city. After exploring, you'll cross into Portugal and continue on to Porto, arriving in the evening.
Optional Activities
- Explore Salamanca during free time
Landmarks Salamanca 
- Day 2
Porto
Your morning includes a guided tour of Porto covering the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building, and the Church of Santa Clara. Then you'll take a cruise on the Douro River and stop at a Port Wine Cellar for wine tasting. The rest of your day is yours to spend as you like.
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Porto including Cathedral, Stock Exchange building, and Church of Santa Clara
- Douro River cruise
- Port Wine Cellar visit with wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Explore Porto at leisure
Landmarks Porto Cathedral Stock Exchange building (Palácio da Bolsa) Church of Santa Clara Douro River - Day 3
Porto to Coimbra to Fatima
Head to Coimbra this morning, where one of Europe's oldest universities is located and where Fado music was born. You'll have free time to explore, then travel on to Fatima, a major Christian pilgrimage destination. You'll see the Basilica, Cova da Iria, and the Chapel of the Apparitions with the three shepherd tombs. There's an optional candlelight procession in the evening if you're interested.
Included Activities
- Visit Fatima Basilica
- Visit Cova da Iria
- Visit Chapel of the Apparitions
Optional Activities
- Explore Coimbra during free time
- Attend candlelight procession in Fatima
Landmarks Coimbra Fatima Basilica Cova da Iria Chapel of the Apparitions 
- Day 4
Fatima to Lisbon
Travel to Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO site with beautiful Gothic and Manueline architecture, and spend time exploring. Next, head to Nazare, a fishing town famous for its massive waves and surf. You'll also stop at Alcobaca, another UNESCO site with a 12th-century Gothic church and Cistercian monastery. Finish the day in Lisbon with your evening free.
Included Activities
- Visit Batalha Monastery
Optional Activities
- Explore Nazare during free time
- Visit Alcobaca during free time
Landmarks Batalha Monastery Nazare Alcobaca Monastery 
- Day 5
Lisbon
Start with a guided tour of Lisbon's main squares and landmarks including Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery's exterior, and the Monument to the Discoveries. Your afternoon is free to explore neighborhoods like Alfama, or you can join an optional trip to the World Heritage Sites of Sintra and Cascais.
Included Activities
- Lisbon city tour including main squares, avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery exterior, and Monument to the Discoveries
Optional Activities
- Explore Alfama and other charming districts
- Optional excursion to Sintra and Cascais World Heritage Sites
Landmarks Belem Tower Jeronimos Monastery Monument to the Discoveries Alfama - Day 6
Lisbon to Merida to Cordoba
Leave Lisbon heading back toward Spain. You'll stop in Merida, a UNESCO site and capital of Extremadura, where you can explore well-preserved Roman ruins like the theatre, amphitheatre, and Roman bridge. Later, continue to Cordoba, the former capital of the Caliphate. Some travelers may head back to Madrid after Merida.
Optional Activities
- Explore Merida's Roman ruins including theatre, amphitheatre, and Roman bridge during free time
Landmarks Merida Roman Theatre of Merida Roman Amphitheatre of Merida 
- Day 7
Cordoba to Seville
This morning, take a guided tour of Cordoba's La Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral and see other city landmarks. Wander through the narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, you'll drive about two hours to Seville, one of Andalusia's most popular destinations.
Included Activities
- La Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral tour
- Explore Jewish Quarter
Landmarks La Mezquita (Cathedral-Mosque of Cordoba) Cordoba Jewish Quarter 
- Day 8
Seville
Begin with a panoramic tour covering the Cathedral (second only to St Peter's in Rome), the Santa Cruz quarter (famous from Carmen and Don Juan stories), Maria Luisa Park, and the Plaza de Espana. Your afternoon is free to explore further, and there's an optional Flamenco show available in the evening.
Included Activities
- Seville panoramic city tour including Cathedral, Santa Cruz quarter, Maria Luisa Park, and Plaza de Espana
Optional Activities
- Explore Seville at leisure
- Optional Flamenco show in the evening
Landmarks Seville Cathedral Santa Cruz Quarter Maria Luisa Park Plaza de Espana - Day 9
Seville to Ronda to Costa del Sol
After breakfast, drive south through rural villages to reach Ronda, a historic town with Celtic origins and incredible valley views. You'll have free time to explore. Later, continue to the Costa del Sol, a popular European beach destination with consistent weather and nice beaches. You'll stay at a beachfront hotel, usually in Torremolinos or nearby towns.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Ronda during free time
Landmarks Ronda Costa del Sol 
- Day 10
Costa del Sol
Your entire day is free on the Costa del Sol. Relax on the beaches, stay at your hotel, or use the available facilities however you'd like.
Optional Activities
- Relax on beaches of Costa del Sol
- Use hotel facilities
- Day 11
Costa del Sol to Morocco
Drive south along the scenic Costa del Sol coast to either Algeciras or Tarifa. You'll board a ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco. Once in Tangier, you'll clear customs and travel by coach through Meknes for a quick break, then continue to Fes. Dinner is included at your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Spain to Morocco
Optional Activities
- Stop in Meknes to stretch legs
Landmarks Tangier Meknes Fes 
- Day 12
Fes
Take a guided tour of Fes, an ancient UNESCO city and one of Morocco's most important imperial destinations with the world's oldest and largest medieval medina. Walk through some of the old city's 9,400 alleyways and see the Royal Palace's seven gates, the Jewish Quarter, and Bab Bou Jeloud gate (built in 1913). Your afternoon is free to explore at your own pace. You'll stay a second night in Fes.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Fes medina including 9,400 alleyways
- Royal Palace gates visit
- Jewish Quarter exploration
- Bab Bou Jeloud gate visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Fes further at own pace
Landmarks Fes Medina Royal Palace of Fes Fes Jewish Quarter Bab Bou Jeloud - Day 13
Fes to Rabat to Casablanca to Marrakech
This is a full day covering several Moroccan highlights. After breakfast, head to Rabat to see the Royal Palace exterior, Mohammed V Mausoleum, and Hassan Tower. Then drive to Casablanca for the United Nations Square, Corniche Boulevard, and the Hassan II Mosque exterior. You'll stop for lunch, then continue to Marrakech. Your evening is free or you can join an optional traditional dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Explore Rabat - Royal Palace exterior, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Hassan Tower
- Explore Casablanca - United Nations Square, Corniche Boulevard, Hassan II Mosque exterior
- Optional traditional dinner at local restaurant in Marrakech
Landmarks Rabat Royal Palace of Rabat Mausoleum of Mohammed V Hassan Tower Casablanca United Nations Square Hassan II Mosque Marrakech 
- Day 14
Marrakech to Casablanca
Explore Marrakech this morning starting at the Menara Gardens with its olive-surrounded pavilion. Visit the Koutoubia Minaret exterior and the Bahia Palace, once a nobleman's home. End at Djemaa el Fna Square, a cultural hub with souks, medina, artisan shops, and performers. Lunch is included at your hotel before you return to Casablanca. You'll explore the coastal city and have dinner included at your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Menara Gardens visit
- Koutoubia Minaret exterior visit
- Bahia Palace tour
- Djemaa el Fna Square visit with souks and medina access
Optional Activities
- Explore Casablanca at leisure
Landmarks Menara Gardens Koutoubia Minaret Bahia Palace Djemaa el Fna Square - Day 15
Casablanca to Costa del Sol
After breakfast, travel to Tangier and head to the port for the ferry ride back across the Strait of Gibraltar to Spain. Continue to the Costa del Sol for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Morocco back to Spain
Landmarks Tangier - Day 16
Costa del Sol
Another free day on the Costa del Sol to rest after Morocco. Spend time on the beach, go shopping in town, or relax at your hotel facilities, whatever suits you best.
Optional Activities
- Relax on the beach
- Shopping in town
- Use hotel facilities
- Day 17
Costa del Sol to Granada
After breakfast, drive to Granada, the last Moorish stronghold until 1492. You'll have a guided visit to the famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, which inspired Washington Irving's Tales of the Alhambra. Check into your hotel, and there's an optional Flamenco Zambra show available this evening to mark your tour's final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Alhambra complex visit
- Generalife Gardens visit
Optional Activities
- Optional Flamenco Zambra show in the evening
Landmarks Alhambra Generalife Gardens 
- Day 18
Granada to Toledo to Madrid
Leave Granada after breakfast on your final day, traveling north to Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site set dramatically above the Tagus River. Known for its historic mix of Christian, Moorish, and Jewish cultures, Toledo offers a short guided tour through the old town's narrow streets. Then continue to Madrid where your tour ends with a drop-off in the city centre.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Toledo old town
Landmarks Toledo 
