Spain, Portugal & Morocco: Tapas, Medinas & Sunsets
16 days
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$ 1999
Duration16 days
When you're visiting Portugal and Spain, Morocco's just a quick trip away. So we've added this captivating North African country on a 16-day tour that spans continents. Get going with Spain's lively culture and incredible architecture (think Gaudi buildings in Barcelona and Moorish design in Seville) before heading to Portugal to see the beautiful Algarve coast and the vibrant capital of Lisbon. If Morocco's picturesque blue city of Chefchaouen doesn't leave you breathless, the bustling medinas of Fès just might.
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Duration: 16 daysService level: Basic
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Starts in: BarcelonaPhysical Grading: Light
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Ages: 18+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Barcelona
Start place: Barcelona
We highly recommend arriving a day early to experience all that this incredible city has to offer.
Please note: if popular sights like La Sagrada Família or Parc Güell are on your must-see list in Barcelona, we highly recommend purchasing tickets online several months prior to your trip to guarantee admission.
Please note: if popular sights like La Sagrada Família or Parc Güell are on your must-see list in Barcelona, we highly recommend purchasing tickets online several months prior to your trip to guarantee admission.
Arrive at any time.
End place: Barcelona
Day 2: Barcelona/Madrid
Start place: Barcelona
Enjoy an orientation walk along Las Ramblas. Take some time to visit the Gaudí buildings, or explore the Gothic Quarter before boarding an afternoon train to Madrid.
End place: Madrid
Day 3: Madrid
Start place: Madrid
Enjoy Spain's beautiful capital on an orientation walk. Free time to visit its many sites, from art museums to sprawling squares. Enjoy a night out with the group. Madrid's nightlife is world renowned!
End place: Madrid
Day 4: Madrid/Granada
Start place: Madrid
Full day of free time before transferring to Granada in the afternoon.
End place: Granada
Day 5: Granada
Start place: Granada
A trip to Granada wouldn't be the same without a night on the town; the city is filled with trendy tapas bars and has a lively music scene.
Enjoy an orientation walk in Granada. Opt to relax in one of the many hammam baths around town. Enjoy a tapas bar crawl with the group in the evening. First drink's on us.
Please note that if you wish to visit the Alhambra, you must pre-book your tickets at least 3 months in advance through this website: https://www.alhambradegranada.org
Tickets always sell out in advance, so be sure to pre-book a ticket to ensure access. This is a purely optional activity.
Tickets always sell out in advance, so be sure to pre-book a ticket to ensure access. This is a purely optional activity.
End place: Granada
Day 6: Granada/Seville
Start place: Granada
Journey to Seville and explore this thriving university town. Opt to visit the Real Alcázar, a Moorish palace, or take in an evening flamenco show.
End place: Sevilla
Day 7: Seville/Lagos
Start place: Sevilla
Cross into Portugal, and enjoy the Algarve Coast.
Day 8: Lagos
Spend the day on the Algarve with free time for hiking, water activities, or chilling out oceanside.
Day 9: Lagos/Lisbon
Take a train up the coast to Portugal's vibrant capital, and enjoy an orientation walk. Free time to visit Cristo Rei for sweeping views of the area, check out the monuments of the Belem neighbourhood, or relax in a café. Indulge in the town's great nightlife.
Day 10: Lisbon/Casablanca
Today, new travellers may join you for the rest of your adventure. You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening.
Fly to Casablanca and enjoy free time in Morocco's largest city.
Day 11: Casablanca/Chefchaouen
Travel up the coast to Rabat. Spend a few hours exploring the city's old quarter, then walk up to Kasbah des Oudaias to enjoy the breathtaking views. After lunch, head to Chefchaouen, one of the prettiest towns in Morocco with it's blue washed hues perched beneath the peaks of the Rif mountains. Enjoy an orientation walk on arrival.
Travel to Chefchaouen, the blue city of Morocco. En route, stop in Morocco's capital, Rabat to explore.
Meals: B
Day 12: Chefchaouen
Take in the view from the mountains by pre-booking the Rif Valley Mountains Hike. At sunset, opt to visit the Spanish Mosque for a stunning panoramic view of the city.
Enjoy a free day in Chefchaouen to explore. The city, whitewashed in different shades of blue, is spectacular on its own but with the surrounding mountains, it's a sight to behold.
Meals: B
Day 13: Chefchaouen/Fès
Opt to visit the imperial city of Meknès by pre-booking the Meknès City Tour when booking your tour.
Travel to Fès. Enjoy free time to see the Belghazi Museum, visit a Berber pharmacy, or take in the many colours of an ancient tannery.
Meals: B
Day 14: Fès
In the evening, opt for dinner in a converted riad complete with local specialties, music, and belly dancing.
Enjoy another free day in Fès. Explore the artisan quarters, sample treats from the carts, and view Fès' famous leather tannery from above.
Only certified local guides are allowed to act as guides in the medina, so your CEO cannot go with you to the medina during free time.
Meals: B
Day 15: Fès/Marrakech
Travel across Morocco to the bustling city of Marrakech, and enjoy an evening exploring this fascinating city.
Meals: B
Day 16: Marrakech
Consider booking extra nights to fully explore this city.
Depart at any time.
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Barcelona Your Big Night Out Moment: Lisbon
- Tapas bar crawl (Granada)
- Orientation walks in Barcelona, Granada, Lisbon, and Madrid
- Enjoy free time in Rabat
- Explore the blue city of Chefchaouen
- Visit the medina and souks of Fès
- Discover the bustling city of Marrakech
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Private vehicle, Train, Bus, Walking -
Accommodation
Hostels (9 nts, multi-share), Simple hotels (6 nts)