Spain, Portugal & Morocco
Spain, Portugal & Morocco
Spain, Portugal & Morocco
16 Days Starting in Madrid, Spain and ending in Madrid, Spain
Visiting: Madrid, Ávila, Salamanca, Coimbra, Fátima, Óbidos, Lisbon, Seville, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakesh, Fes, Mijas, Granada
Tour operator:
Tour code:
6830-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 43
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$2796
$2516 (USD)
Operator discount: -$280
Tour Overview
On our Spain, Portugal, and Morocco tour, experience the rich history and distinct cultures of these three glorious countries. You'll overnight in Madrid, Seville, Granada, and the Costa del Sol in Spain; Coimbra and Lisbon in Portugal; and Rabat, Marrakesh, and Fez in Morocco. The tour starts in Madrid, where you’ll discover the main sights with a local guide. On the way to Portugal, visit Avila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its ancient, fortified towers and walls, and beautiful Salamanca. The Portuguese pearls you’ll discover on this affordable tour are Coimbra, Obidos, Fatima with its famous Sanctuary, and the capital, Lisbon. Cross the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco on the African continent by ferry to step back in time in Rabat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Morocco's capital. Fez is still the cultural and spiritual hub, and its centerpiece is the Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its exotic palaces, madrasas, fondouks, residences, mosques, and fountains date back to the 13th-14th centuries. The red city of Marrakesh remains a tapestry of ramparts, mosques, palaces, gardens, vibrant public squares, and souks (markets). You’ll get to know this fascinating city with a local expert on the included sightseeing tour. Stop in Casablanca, Morocco's westernmost city. Its name still resonates because of the 1942 classic film with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Once back on the European continent, you will love the included guided visit to Granada's legendary Alhambra complex*, a lavish palace and fortress built by Moorish kings in 889 AD, and you will appreciate it even more after having visited Morocco. These are just some of the many highlights on this comprehensive and affordable Spain, Portugal, and Morocco tour. It's a memorable budget vacation for value-minded travel lovers.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Madrid,Spain
Location: Madrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Praga
Meals Included: Dinner
Check into your hotel. Take advantage of any free time to explore lively Madrid with the help of the CosmosGO app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.
Day 2 : Madrid
Location: Madrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Praga
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spaniards say the Spanish capital, situated 2,180 feet above sea level, is the nearest thing to Heaven. It’s certainly worth making the most of today by joining the included guided sightseeing tour: a full panoramic drive by way of the Calle Alcalà, Parliament Square, and a picture stop outside the Royal Palace. The optional trip to Toledo is most rewarding, too. The splendid setting of this old walled city above the Tagus was made famous in El Greco’s painting, and even now it’s like a great open-air museum of Spanish history and art.
Day 3 : Madrid,Ávila,Salamanca,Coimbra,Portugal
Location: Madrid, Ávila, Salamanca, Coimbra
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel D. Luis
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit ancient, fortified Ávila with its many towers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Salamanca and make sure you spend some time wandering around Plaza Mayor, the grandest square in Spain. Cross the frontier to Guarda, the highest town in Portugal. From here, descend to the valleys of the Serra da Estrela to Coimbra. Today’s Distance: 329 mi/ 530 km
Day 4 : Coimbra,Fátima,Obidos,Lisbon
Location: Coimbra, Fátima, Óbidos, Lisbon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Roma
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy an orientation tour of Coimbra, celebrated for its beauty and ancient university. Later, travel southward to visit the Sanctuary of Fátima, one of Europe’s most visited Marian shrines. Continue to picturesque fortified Obidos, before reaching Lisbon for two overnights. Today’s Distance: 168 mi/ 270 km
Day 5 : Lisbon
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Roma
Meals Included: Breakfast
Henry the Navigator made Lisbon the 15th-century “Mistress of the Seas.” On the included guided tour, see his monument, the Belem Tower, the Moorish Citadel, and the impressive Commerce Square, also known as Black Horse Square. Spend the afternoon at leisure—maybe in the Alfama’s tile-decorated streets, or take an optional excursion to the Portuguese Riviera.
Day 6 : Lisbon,Seville,Spain
Location: Lisbon, Seville
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Don Paco
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
From the rolling plains of the Alentejo with its woodlands of cork and eucalyptus trees, head south to the brilliant light of Andalusia. Admire its neat, white-painted villages and sun-drenched plantations of olives, figs, and almonds while traveling towards magnificent Seville. Today’s Distance: 261 mi/ 420 km
Day 7 : Seville
Location: Seville
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Don Paco
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy an included sightseeing tour of this vibrant city. Walk in the city centre, see some of the main highlights and spend time to admire the impressive Plaza d’España. Admire the banks of tiles representing the provinces of Spain. A frequent ritual for Spanish visitors is to look for the space dedicated to their province to take photographs. You may want to do the same with the one you enjoyed the most so far. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 8 : Seville,Ferry To Morocco,Rabat
Location: Seville, Rabat
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Sheherazade Rabat
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Drive through Spain’s pretty sherry wine region and head south to the coast. Here, embark the ferry and cruise across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco on the African continent. Travel along what was once the infamous Barbary Coast, then continue the drive south to Rabat, one of Morocco’s imperial cities. Today’s Distance: 311 mi/ 500 km
Day 9 : Rabat,Casablanca,Marrakesh
Location: Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakesh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Zalagh Kasbah Hotel & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today starts with an included guided city sightseeing tour of the country’s lively capital, Rabat, with a visit to Chellah Gardens and Kasbah des Oudaias. Later, reach Morocco’s westernmost city: Casablanca. Enjoy an orientation drive in this modern city and see the illustrious Hassan II Mosque. One of the largest mosques in the world, its minaret soars 689 feet into the sky. Continue on to the “red” oasis city of Marrakesh. An optional excursion this evening is the perfect ending of the day.Today’s Distance: 227 mi/ 365 km
Day 10 : Marrakesh
Location: Marrakesh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Zalagh Kasbah Hotel & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today’s included city sightseeing with a Local Guide will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Founded in the 9th century, Marrakesh remains a tapestry of ramparts, mosques, palaces, gardens, and vibrant public squares and souks (markets)—where buying and selling and a fascinating carnival of entertainment occurs daily. Also visit the Bahia Palace and Majorelle Gardens.
Day 11 : Marrakesh,Fez
Location: Marrakesh, Fes
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Menzeh Zalagh
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, travel through the fragrant cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains, where a number of peaks soar above 13,000 feet in elevation. This range is home to the endangered Barbary apes, wild boars, and polecats. On your way north to Fez, enjoy glimpses of North African village life. Today’s Distance: 311 mi/ 500 km
Day 12 : Fez
Location: Fes
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Menzeh Zalagh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ancient Fez is a city of outstanding scenic beauty. Visit the Medina during the included sightseeing tour this morning and enjoy the maze of narrow streets through the brilliant bazaars and exotic atmosphere. The madrasas, fondouks, palaces, residences, mosques, and fountains dating back to the 13th century are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, explore further on your own.
Day 13 : Fez,Ferry Crossing To Spain,Mijas
Location: Fes, Mijas
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Ilunion Mijas
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, an early departure takes you north for the ferry crossing back to mainland Spain to the Costa del Sol. Overnight in Mijas. Today’s Distance: 323 mi/ 520 km
Day 14 : Mijas,Granada
Location: Mijas, Granada
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Gran Hotel Luna De Granada
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel along the Costa del Sol to Granada in the heart of Andalusia. Enjoy an included guided visit of the Alhambra Complex*, a lavish palace and fortress built by Moorish kings. Marvel at its architectural Moorish beauty and magnificent gardens, with construction dating back to 889 AD. Today’s Distance: 162 mi/ 260 km NOTE:*Alhambra complex: Entrance to Nasrid Palace is not guaranteed.
Day 15: Granada,Madrid
Location: Granada, Madrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Praga
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel through the very heart of Don Quixote’s La Mancha, famed for its castle and windmills, on your way to Madrid. Today’s Distance: 267 mi/ 430 km
Day 16 : Madrid
Location: Madrid
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Fully Guided
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Transport
Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi
What's Not Included
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International Travel
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
UNESCO Sites
Alhambra and Generalife Granada|Belem Tower in Lisbon|Cathedral in Seville|Medina of Fez|Medina of Marrakesh|Old City of Salamanca|Old Town of Avila with its Extra muros Churches|Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences|Rabat (Modern Capital and Historic City)
Meals
Buffet breakfasts daily; 8 dinners
Notes
*Entrance to the Nasrid Palace is not guaranteed
Accommodation
Praga
The Hotel Praga, situated in Madrid was the first hotel of the Santos Hotels chain. It has a total of 420 rooms and is equipped with the best facilities to make your stay unforgettable.
Hotel D. Luis
Located in the center of Portugal, this hotel unit that has presented itself in the market with an exceptional localization being it in Portugal, in the Iberian Peninsula, or in Coimbra.
Roma
Located on one of Lisbon's main avenues, Avenida de Roma, which is an important residential and shopping area, Hotel Roma provides a range of exclusive, high-quality services that are unique in a unit of this category.
Don Paco
Hotel Don Paco 200 rooms, is set in central Seville, 10 minutes' walk from the cathedral and Giralda Tower. It features a rooftop swimming pool and sun terrace with excellent city views. Convenient Hotel located 1/2 km from train station & 12 km from San Pablo Airport.
Mercure Sheherazade Rabat
A mid-scale 77-room hotel located in the city center, in the residential area of Hassan with an International menu on offer in its restaurant, a cocktail / tapas bar and free wi-Fi access throughout.
Zalagh Kasbah Hotel & Spa
The Zalagh Kasbah Hotel & Spa is conveniently situated near the Agdal gardens and the ramparts of the old city "Medina," only 10 minutes from the famous square Jemaa-el-Fna, the international Airport Menara and the Railway station, far from the bustle and traffic, with great views of the Atlas Mountains.
Menzeh Zalagh
Set in an oasis-like garden setting in the center of Fez with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool this hotel offers Free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms with modern facilities. Amenities include two restaurants, two bars and a fitness center.
Hotel Ilunion Mijas
Situated in a hill overlooking the sea, at only 3 km. From the village of Mijas.
Gran Hotel Luna de Granada
This Contemporary 367-room hotel features a soaring atrium lobby with a fountain and palm trees and offers extensive leisure facilities including an indoor and an outdoor seasonal swimming pool,a spa, paddle tennis courts and sundeck. The restaurant serves traditional Granadan and Andalusian cuisine with modern influences and there is a stylish cafeteria and bar.
Melia Barajas
The 229 soundproof rooms are elegantly decorated and equipped with polished wooden furniture. They all come with flat-screen TV, complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer and air conditioning. A fitness room, a garden with a seasonal pool and sun loungers, a café-bar and an on-site restaurant serving Spanish specialties are at Guests' disposal. A Metro station providing easy access to the city center is just a 10 minute walk away from the Hotel.
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 5 years or above
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
Usually max 43 people
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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