Highlights of Spain, Portugal & Morocco
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- Experience three cultures across two continents covering Spain, Portugal and Morocco
- Discover Lisbon, Porto, Madrid & Seville on foot
- Explore Morocco's winding and colourful medinas of Fes and Marrakech
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Our trip begins in Lisbon, founded on seven hills overlooking the estuary of the River Tagus, the city became the capital of Portugal after its conquest from the Moors in 1147. As Portugal built a global empire from the 15th century onwards, Lisbon became the hub of i...
Our morning walking tour (approx. three hours) takes us through some of the different bairros (neighbourhoods) of Lisbon as an introduction to this great city. Built on seven hills, you can see the typical trams negotiate the undulations of Lisbon's cobbled streets, a...
Toady we head north along the Atlantic coast to Porto, making several stops along the way. Obidos is considered to be one of the most picturesque and well preserved medieval towns in Portugal. The town prospered after becoming part of the royal estate from the 13th...
This morning our tour leader will take us on a two hour walking tour of colourful Porto. We'll stroll down the cobbled streets to Cais da Ribeira - undoubtedly the most picturesque spot. This characterful quayside is dominated by the tall outline of the two tiered Dom...
Today we drive for around three hours, crossing the border into Spain to reach the beautiful ancient university town of Salamanca. After checking in to the hotel our tour leader will take us on a two hour walking tour of the old town to take in this remarkable coll...
Today we drive to Madrid, along the way we stop at Avila to view the spectacular, intact, medieval city walls and visit the stunning UNESCO World Heritage historic city of Segovia, with its huge 1st century Roman Aqueduct and Disney-like Alcazar Fortress. We'll h...
This morning we head out for a walking tour (approx. four hours) of Spain's busy capital city and the third largest city in the European Union after London and Berlin. Located on the tiny Manzanares River, Madrid has its share of historic sights, great architecture, n...
Today, we travel to Cordoba by train. Standing on the banks of the Guadalquivir river, Cordoba was one of the most sophisticated Moorish cities and is for many, the most beautiful city in Spain. The Moors established themselves in Cordoba as early as 719 AD, and befor...
The capital of Andalucia is one of Spain's finest and most beautiful cities, built on the wealth of New World trade and plunder. We'll spend the morning walking through the city, exploring the former Jewish Quarter, and following winding narrow backstreets leading ...
This morning we drive to Jerez de la Frontera, home to some of the world's finest sherry producers. Our tour leader will guide us to a traditional bodega to sample some of the famous fortified wine. The popular local way to drink sherry is in a cocktail called 'rebuji...
This morning we transfer to the ferry port where we will say goodbye to our Spanish local leader and catch the morning ferry across the Straits of Gibraltar to Tangier in Morocco. On arrival in Tangier, we will head out with our leader to immerse ourselves in the v...
Today we take the public bus, a four-and-a-half hour journey, crossing the Rif Mountains to Fes. Fes is the cultural capital and the oldest of Morocco's imperial cities, home to the world's oldest university and certainly boasts the most well-preserved medieval quarte...
This morning, we explore the bustling souks and tanneries of Old Fes. We will start with a drive to The Merinid Tombs. The Merenid Tombs are perched on a hill above Fes and although there is little known history about the tombs themselves it's believed they date back ...
Marrakech is a feast for the senses. Like many North African towns, Marrakech is divided into two distinct parts; Gueliz, the more modern French-influenced area and the Medina, the old city. It has always been a meeting place for the mountain Berbers and the desert pe...
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Marrakech. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Marrakech at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would l...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
Highlights of Spain, Portugal & Morocco
Very good leaders, knowledgeable and caring
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
Highlights of Spain, Portugal & Morocco
The tour's itinerary covering Portugal, Spain, and Morocco was rich in cultural experiences. Our two tour leaders were knowledgeable, engaging, and adept at handlin...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
Highlights of Spain, Portugal & Morocco
Two different leaders with different styles. Both worked hard to help the group.
Leslie
Apr 2024
Highlights of Spain, Portugal & Morocco
I can not say enough about this fabulous highlights of Portuga...
Diane Joyce
Oct 2023
Highlights of Spain, Portugal & Morocco
very fast paced tour with little time in Morocco cities
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