Portugal, Andalucia And Morocco Tour From Madrid

Highlights

A great tour to Portugal, Andalucia and Morocco: the ‘ruas’ and trams of Lisbon, the jewels of Sevilla and the Arabic style at Rabat and Casablanca

The Alfama district, located at the foot of the Castle of São Jorge, shows the nature of the old fishermen’s neighbourhood. Its picturesque tiny streets are wonderful to get lost in and to discover the charm of the city.

Cordoba's Synagogue is located in the Jewish Quarter. Accessed from the street there is the courtyard that takes to the prayer rooms.

The Koutoubia Mosque is the most important in Marrakech. Its 70-metre height minaret can be seen from some kilometres far from Marrakech.

Day 1 (Wed.): MADRID – TRUJILLO – LISBON


Drive westbound towards the region of Extremadura, a relaxing drive to Trujillo, the hometown of many discoverers of the New World. Time free to explore its beautiful and monumental Plaza Mayor. Continue through Portuguese soil along the Alentejo plains via historic sites such as Elvas, Estremoz and Setubal. Arrive over the impressive bridge on 25th April to Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. Accommodation at the hotel. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, a typical Portuguese song and music.



Day 2 (Thu.): LISBON 


Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of colour housing the genuine “tavernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel.



Day 3 (Fri.): LISBON–OBIDOS–ALCOBAÇA–NAZARE – BATALHA - FATIMA


Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northland, and arrive at our first point of interest: the beautiful walled town of Óbidos with its picturesque streets and the Pousada do Castelo. Continue to Alcobaça visit a 12th-century church containing the tombs of Pablo and Inês de Castro followed by a visit to the picturesque and fishing village of Nazaré. Weather permitting, continue to the Sitio to have a panoramic view of the beach and the village. Afternoon visit the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to Fátima. Accommodation at the hotel.



Day 4 (Sat.): FATIMA – LISBON 


Breakfast at the hotel. Day at your leisure for activities of a personal nature in Fátima, the centre of Christian faith and World Pilgrims Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and Cova da Iria where the Virgin Mary appeared. The church where the tombstones of Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco are. The Chapel of Apparitions, the heart of the shrine. At the end of the day returns to Lisbon through the colourful farming region. Accommodation at the hotel.



Day 5 (Sun.): LISBON – CACERES – CORDOBA


Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs to Caceres considered a World Heritage place because of the city's blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continued towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.



Day 6 (Mon.): CORDOBA – SEVILLA


Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two-hour ride reach Sevilla. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.



Day 7 (Tue.): SEVILLA


Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Monumental and Panoramic city tour – the Cathedral (from outside), the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome. The Santa Cruz Quarter is a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed. - The Maria Luisa Park and Spain Square. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views and specific flavours of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour.



Day 8 (Wed.): SEVILLA – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL


After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; time free to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvellous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.



Day 9 (Thu.): COSTA DEL SOL


Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours. 



Day 10 (Fri.): COSTA DEL SOL – TARIFA – TANGIER – RABAT - CASABLANCA 


After breakfast at the hotel drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol via internationally renowned places such as Marbella and Puerto Banus, and arrive at Tarifa where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the strait of Gibraltar towards Africa.

Arrival at Tangier, disembark clear customs and drive southwards via Larache to Rabat, the diplomatic and administrative capital, the official residence of King Mohamed VI. City tour visiting important sights such as the Royal Palace from outside, the Mohamed V Mausoleum, and the unfinished Hassan Tower which are important examples of the Almohade architecture.

Afterwards, departure to Casablanca, the actual industrial and economic capital and the most populated city housing 10% of the Country's population. Time at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.



Day 11 (Sat.): CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH 


Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic city tour through the most interesting sections of the city, Anfa Boulevard, Nations Square, residential areas and visit from the outside of the Hassan II grand mosque. Departure towards Marrakech. Marrakech capital of the South, is located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-desertic area.

City sightseeing, including the Koutoubia Tower, the twin tower of the Giralda in Seville, Sardines Tombs and Bay Palace, walk around the medina, souks and the magic Jma El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers, all making the centre of the city an open-air theatre that requires the participants of the audience.

Don’t forget your camera. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional dinner and show at Chez Ali Fantasia. Accommodation at the hotel.



Day 12 (Sun.): MARRAKECH – MEKNES – FEZ


After breakfast northeast departure to Meknes, an old walled (40 Km.) imperial city located in the heart of the Mid Atlas. Panoramic tour; admire the great Bab Al Mansour Gate, Morocco’s most beautiful Gate and the most well-known monument in town.

Afterwards, it departed to Fez, the most monumental one of the Imperial Cities, its University of “Karaouyne” is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco, ancient theological schools, etc. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.



Day 13 (Mon.): FEZ


Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities visiting the most interesting points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, gate of Bab Bou Jelous and a walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Afternoon free. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional dinner with show.



Day 14 (Tue.): FEZ – TANGIER – TARIFA – COSTA DEL SOL


After breakfast at the hotel departure to Tangier. Transfer to the pier to board the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive towards the Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.



Day 15 (Wed.): COSTA DEL SOL


Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours.



Day 16 (Thu.): COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA


After breakfast at the hotel depart towards the city of Granada and its incredible monumental environment, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world-famous Alhambra (Red Palace) and Generalife Garden that have inspired several authors with their sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte Square.



Day 17 (Fri.): GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID


Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus river, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. The City tour will include the most important monuments, its narrow streets and the famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron). Continue to Madrid.

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Included:

Guided visits indicated in the itinerary in Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Meknes, Fez, Granada (Alhambra and the Generalife Gardens) and Toledo.

Tour Escort during the tour.

Transport by luxury coach with air conditioning.

Accommodation in selected classes.

Daily Breakfast and 12 dinners.

Excluded:

Any other service not specified

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