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Treasures of Spain, Portugal and Morocco

Operated by: Insight Vacations

17 Days from $3,938 per person
APR - OCT 2023
Morocco Souk Couple Walking

Countries Visited

Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Gibraltar ...more Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Gibraltar

Locations Visited

Madrid, Avila, Salamanca, Fátima, Lisbon, Seville, Tangier, Fes, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Gibraltar, Costa del Sol, Alfarnatejo, Granada ...more Madrid, Avila, Salamanca, Fátima, Lisbon, Seville, Tangier, Fes, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Gibraltar, Costa del Sol, Alfarnatejo, Granada
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Madrid

    Your transfer will depart Madrid airport at 09:00, 11:30, 13:30 or 16:00.Join your Travel Director at 18:00 for a Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant and get to know your fellow travellers over an evening of delicious food and wine.

    meals Dinner with Wine
    hotel Hotel Riu Plaza España, Madrid.
  2. Day 2 Prado Museum and on to Golden Salamanca

    With your Local Expert, travel along the main historical areas of the capital of Spain, known as Madrid of the Bourbons. Your drive continues through the Old Quarter, to discover the origins of the city. A sure highlight is when you join an art historian to explore the Prado Museum, a magnificent palace housing works by Velázquez, Goya, Rubens and other masters. Journey past the walls of Ávila en route to Salamanca, with its honey-coloured cathedral and 16th-century university buildings.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Hotel Alameda Palace, Salamanca.
  3. Day 3 Holy Fátima and Lisbon Relaxed Start

    Cross the Portuguese frontier and skirt the Estrela Mountains en route to Fátima, Portugal’s most renowned religious site.Join the pilgrims flocking into the great basilica, commemorating the miraculous appearance of the Virgin Mary to three young shepherds in 1917. In the heart of the Shrine of Fátima is The Chapel of Apparitions, marking the exact location of her first appearance. Other sacred sites include the Museu de Arte Sacra e Etnologia, exhibiting religious artifacts and the modern church of the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity. Your travels continue to Lisbon.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Dom Pedro Lisboa, Lisbon.
  4. Day 4 Lisbon and the Age of the Great Discoveries Relaxed Start

    Your guided sightseeing with a Local Expert takes you along the spacious avenues of the Lower Town and across the tree-shaded squares. Pass beneath the hilltop Bairro Alto to the Terreiro do Paço, the finest square in the city, named after the palace that was destroyed in the terrible earthquake of 1755, along with much of the rest of the city. Visit the Belém Quarter from where sailing ships once set forth to discover unknown lands. Enjoy a taste of Pastéis de Belém from the patisserie that has been using the same secret recipe for almost 200 years. See the modern Monument to the Discoveries and the more ancient Belém Tower, erected to protect Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the cloisters of the monastery to admire the Manueline architecture therein. This afternoon is free to explore further as you wish or perhaps decide to visit the Portuguese Riviera.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Dom Pedro Lisboa, Lisbon.
  5. Day 5 To Seville, the City of Carmen

    Visit Seville's Cathedral, the final resting place of Christopher Colombus.Explore Seville with Insight Choice. Choose to walk through the old Jewish quarter and see La Giralda, the former minaret of the Great Mosque, which is now the bell tower of the cathedral. Alternatively, join a scenic drive around the city and enjoy panoramic views.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Catalonia Giralda Hotel, Seville.
  6. Day 6 Free Time and Flamenco in Seville Relaxed Start

    This morning is yours to completely relax or continue exploring this fascinating city. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to Córdoba and visit the magnificent Mezquita, an 8th century mosque with a Christian cathedral built inside it? Later this afternoon, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you visit the Cristina Heeren Foundation, a flamenco dance school and beneficiary of a TreadRight Foundation grant. Their mission is to promote the teaching and conservation of flamenco. Feel the passion behind the choreography as you put your rhythm to the test during a dance lesson before witnessing emotions come to life in a flamenco performance.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Ayre Hotel Sevilla, Seville. , Catalonia Giralda Hotel, Seville.
  7. Day 7 The Straits of Gibraltar to Fes

    Set sail across the Strait of Gibraltar to reach Morocco, a historic land of deep-rooted tradition and compelling cultural character.

    meals Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
    hotel Marriott Jnan Palace, Fes.
  8. Day 8 Explore Fes Relaxed Start

    Your Local Expert will guide you through the ancient Medina, teeming with hidden courtyards, beautiful mosques and local workshops. Sensorial delights await around every corner as you take in the historic grandeur of this walled city. Walk through the souks and pass one of the world’s oldest universities. Learn about the ancient craft of handwoven carpets, a tradition developed in this region over thousands of years. Gain insight into the exceptional skill and artistic symbolism applied to make each carpet unique.

    meals Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
    hotel Marriott Jnan Palace, Fes.
  9. Day 9 On the Road to Marrakesh

    During today's journey, see traditional mud-walled villages set against the vast arid plains. Glimpse the Atlas Mountains as you approach Marrakesh, a bustling hub of culture and trade.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Mövenpick Mansour Eddahbi Marrakech.
  10. Day 10 Explore Marrakesh

    Join a Local Expert to explore the Medina, the historic heart of the city. See the Koutoubia Mosque, its minaret dominating the Marrakesh skyline with golden brickwork. Visit the intricately-decorated Palais Bahia, a 19th-century mosaic-laden masterpiece built to be the greatest palace of its day. Experience the city's captivating charm during time at leisure. Perhaps try your hand at haggling in the souks on Jemaa-el-Fnaa Square or visit one of the acclaimed museums.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Mövenpick Mansour Eddahbi Marrakech.
  11. Day 11 Play It Again Sam in Casablanca Relaxed Start

    Journey to the west coast of Africa to reach Casablanca. Did Humphrey Bogart really did say ''Play it again, Sam''? Your Local Expert will reveal the truth to this and other fascinating elements of this storied city. See the impressive Hassan II Mosque, the largest in the country. For those who came to Casablanca for the waters, the Corniche, a chic seaside strip, welcomes you with its trendy restaurants and cafes.

    meals Breakfast, Dinner
    hotel Grand Mogador City Center, Casablanca.
  12. Day 12 Rabat and Tangier Relaxed Start

    Travel north to Rabat to see the intricately-decorated Royal Palace and Hassan Tower with your Local Expert. Your journey continues to Morocco’s port of Tangier, overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean. You will be taken for a guided sightseeing tour of the city with a Local Expert. After dinner, enjoy an evening at leisure to relax in the comfortable surroundings of your hotel as the sun sets or take a stroll along Avenue d'Espagne on the Bay of Tangier.

    meals Breakfast, Dinner
    hotel Grand Hotel Villa de France, Tangier.
  13. Day 13 On to the Costa del Sol

    Cross the water to Spain and continue on to Gibraltar, an overseas territory under British control since 1704.Meet your Local Expert for a guided tour of the Rock of Gibraltar, St. Michael’s Cave and see the Barbary Apes, legendary guardians of the colony.Your travels continue through Andalucía and on to the Costa del Sol, famous for its beaches.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Meli�� Costa del Sol, Torremolinos.
  14. Day 14 At Leisure on the Costa del Sol Relaxed Start

    Enjoy the day at leisure on the sun-drenched Costa del Sol. Relax by the blue Mediterranean waters, stroll along the promenade, savour the specialities in the local restaurants, or consider exploring Malaga, the birth city of Picasso.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Meliá Costa del Sol, Torremolinos.
  15. Day 15 Dining with Locals and the Alhambra Palace

    Continue to Alfarnatejo, a quiet white washed village with a population of just 500 people, surrounded by stunning mountainous landscape.Walk the town centre to see the 18th century Iglesia del Santo Cristo de Cabrilla.Travel to the oldest olive grove in the region and stop at the rural mill-factory of Alfarnatejo to taste a selection of different oils with locally made farmer bread.In small groups, you are invited into the home of a local family to join them for a delicious Highlight Lunch made with fresh, local produce that showcases the flavours typical of the region.Continue to Granada, where overlooking the town stands one of the most remarkable fortresses ever built, the Alhambra. Led by your Local Expert, explore this exquisite palace built as a citadel by the Moors in the 13th century - a fantasy of arabesque gardens, fountains and stone cut like lace. Stroll through the elegant, exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the summer residence of the Spanish royals.

    meals Breakfast, Lunch with Wine
    hotel Gran Hotel Luna de Granada.
  16. Day 16 To Madrid in search of Don Quixote

    Your journey continues to the north, through countryside immortalised by Cervantes fictional hero, Don Quixote.On return to Madrid, toast your travels with your newfound friends during a lively Celebration Dinner of delicious food and wine at a local restaurant.

    meals Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
    hotel Hotel Riu Plaza España, Madrid.
  17. Day 17 Farewell Madrid

    After breakfast, transfers arrive at Madrid airport at 07:00, 09:00 and 11:00.

    meals Breakfast
Map Treasures Spain Portugal Morocco Guided Tour 2023
Price Includes

Dining Summary

  • 4 Dinner with Wine (DW)
  • 16 Breakfast (B)
  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 1 Lunch with Wine (LW)

Choice Highlights

  • Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Seville: Stroll through Barrio de Santa Cruz with your Local Expert to hear how the Jewish community has shaped the history of Seville.
  • Seville: Explore Seville's top sights on a panoramic city tour with your Local Expert.

Additional Included Highlights

  • : Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
  • : Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
  • : We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
  • : From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
  • : Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
  • : If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Authentic Dining

  • Madrid: Join your Travel Director at 18:00 for a Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant and get to know your fellow travellers over a beautiful evening of delicious food and wine.
  • Lisbon: Delight in a taste of the famous Portuguese delicacy, Pastéis de Belém.
  • Alfarnatejo: Hear the stories of local life as you are invited into the home of a local family to join them for a freshly prepared, traditional lunch, with wine.
  • Alfarnatejo: Taste a selection of freshly pressed olive oils with locally made farmer bread when you stop at Almazara, the oldest olive grove in the region.
  • Madrid: With good food and wine, toast the culmination of your travels during a fabulous Celebration Dinner.

Insight Experiences

  • Madrid: Witness the world's finest collection of Spanish paintings, plus an impressive international collection, as you tour the Prado Museum with an art historian.
  • Granada: Visit the famous Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. While others wait in line, you'll be exploring accompanied by a Local Expert, keen to share insights into this Moorish landmark.

Make Travel Matter

  • Seville: The Cristina Heeren Foundation aims to promote the teaching and conservation of flamenco and is a beneficiary of a TreadRight Foundation grant. Meet the students of the foundation, learn some basic flamenco steps, and then feel the passion as they perform an emotional show. The school enables students access to cultural education that otherwise may not have occurred. TreadRights sponsorship has helped students to complete their studies in advanced guitar, singing and dance. As students complete their training, they will carry on and safeguard the traditional flamenco dance, contributing to the protection of Andalusia and Spain’s cultural heritage. The Cristina Heeren Foundation advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education and UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Top Rated Highlights

  • Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Expert. Visit the Old Town, travelling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the fountain in the Plaza de Cibeles, the Cervantes Monument and Royal Palace, before crossing the Puerta del Sol.
  • Avila: Walk within the ancient walls of this unique town.
  • Salamanca: See the golden stone buildings and handsome arcades of Plaza Mayor for which this city is famous for.
  • Fátima: Join the faithful at one of the world's holiest sites and pay homage at the Chapel of the Apparitions or see the basilica.
  • Lisbon: Explore with your Local Expert, from the Lower Town, beneath the hilltop Bairro Alto to the Terreiro do Paco. Visit the Belém Quarter to see the modern Monument to the Discoveries and the medieval Belém Tower.
  • Lisbon: Visit the cloisters of Jerónimos Monastery with its beautiful Manueline architecture, reflecting Portugal's trade over the centuries and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Seville: Visit the Seville Cathedral with your Local Expert. Pass the altarpiece dripping with gold and see the Tomb of Columbus, held aloft by four kings.
  • Seville: Stroll through Barrio de Santa Cruz with your Local Expert to hear how the Jewish community has shaped the history of Seville.
  • Seville: Explore Seville's top sights on a panoramic city tour with your Local Expert.
  • Rabat: See the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower.
  • Marrakesh: Your Local Expert guides you past Jemaa el-Fnaa Square with its intriguing characters and through the seemingly entangled streets of the Medina with its many souks. See the protruding Koutoubia Minaret.
  • Marrakesh: Built around a lovely inner-garden, explore the Bahia Palace with a Local Expert and see glimpses of a Moroccan kingdom's former opulence.
  • Fes: Learn about the traditional craft of carpet making, gaining an insight to the designs the and the difference in materials.
  • Fes: Led by your Local Expert, wander the maze of streets that make up the ancient Medina. See one of the world's oldest universities and pass hidden courtyards, mosques and workshops. Continue through the souks, an array of vendors selling food, clothes, leather goods and beautiful lights.
  • Tangier: Cruise back to Europe on your return ferry.
  • Gibraltar: With your Local Expert, explore the Rock of Gibraltar, one of the pillars of Hercules, affording magnificent views and see the meeting of the Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the Spanish Sierra. Visit St. Michael's Cave and see the Barbary Apes.
  • Alfarnatejo: Visit the beautiful, quiet town and walk the town centre to see the 18th century Iglesia del Santo Cristo de Cabrilla.
  • Granada: Explore 'The City of the Pomegranate' with a Local Expert. During sightseeing you'll see the icons dedicated to this fruit throughout the city.

Well-being

  • : Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
  • : Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

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Reviews
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Nace Bernert
Review date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Service
Patric Davis and the drivers were the best I've experenced. They really made the experience great. As the tour goes would have enjoyed more Portugal and less Morrocco.
Vacation
Would have enjoyed more Portugal and less Morrocco.
Carol Schumacher
Review date: Monday, May 22, 2023
Service
booking was painless and simple including airfare arrangements; ease of receiving travel itineraries.
Vacation
Everything was arranged and the tour director was extremely efficient and organized, always keeping us informed on what to expect each day.
Patty
Review date: Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Service
Barb got us all set up and found us a good flight and prices.
Vacation
It was a very good trip covering much of Spain and into Morocco. Lots of miles and lots of cities.
Kay Mahan
Review date: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Service
Very helpful team, enjoyed speaking with humans.
Response from Grand European Travel:
Oh, I'm sure our humans enjoyed speaking with you as well! It sounds like your trip to Spain, Morocco and Portugal was very enjoyable. Thanks for letting us help you plan and book this wonderful vacation. We appreciate your feedback. Take care!
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Vacation
Tour Director was excellent sharing his knowledge of Spain and Portugal. The scenery/excursions were awesome. Enjoyed the travelers from various parts of the world Enjoyed the sights/history/Moroccan food/guides. Wonderful memories of this holiday experience .
Esperanza Smith
Review date: Monday, April 18, 2022
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Very satisfied have used GET for many years now never have we been disappointed.
Vacation
Wonderful tour and equally wonderful Tour Agents and Local guides. All very knowledgeable and answered all of our inquiries. Great Job highly recommend.
Jimmy Rowe
Review date: Monday, April 18, 2022
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saw exotic places and had excellent dinners
Vacation
we went to palaces, mosques and cathedrals
Charles Kingsbury
Review date: Monday, November 25, 2019
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Lauren Vejar was very accommodating and helpful in the booking process and followed up to make sure that we had everything that we needed for the trip
Vacation
We visited many interesting places. The tour guide provided lots of information as we travelled in the comfortable Mercedes Coach. The hotel accommodations were very nice. The optional tours were a little pricey but very nice.
Jean Fisher
Review date: Tuesday, August 13, 2019
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I didn't do it, my brother did
Vacation
Really enjoyed Moracco. such a different world
Bruce Murray
Review date: Monday, August 12, 2019
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After having booked so many trips through GET over the years, it's soo easy! We basically only have to pick the tour we are interested in doing either from your brochure or website, then we contact you and you take care of everything. All our information is in in your records, so we get all the discounts we are entitled too.
Response from Grand European Travel:
It's such a pleasure to be able to help you plan and book your trips. We appreciate your business and are so pleased that you enjoyed this latest adventure!
Monday, August 12, 2019
Vacation
Spain and Portugal are different in many ways than all the other spots we've visited in Europe. And, Morocco - wow - it was a unique experience.
Mayur Kadakia
Review date: Monday, July 15, 2019
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Booking was very easy thru' website. I wish there were more vegetarian options available on a tour
Vacation
Covered lot of mileage in 17 days and seen a lot
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