17-Day Portugal, Andalucía & Morocco from Madrid

Discover the soul of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco on a 17-day journey through historic cities, stunning coastlines, and vibrant cultures from Madrid to Marrakesh and back Day 1 (Tue): Madrid – Salamanca – Porto (560 km) Departure from Madrid at 7:30 a.m. to Salamanca. Free time to explore its historic centre and Plaza Mayor. Continue to Porto. Accommodation. Day 2 (Wed): Porto Breakfast. Panoramic tour of this UNESCO-listed city, including the Cathedral, Stock Exchange, and Santa Clara Church. Visit a wine cellar with Port wine tasting. Leisure time. Accommodation. Day 3 (Thu): Porto – Coimbra – Fátima – Lisbon (338 km) Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities. Continue to Fátima, important pilgrimage site. Free time. Arrival in Lisbon. Optional fado show. Accommodation. Day 4 (Fri): Lisbon Breakfast. City tour including Rossio, Liberdade Avenue, Madragoa and Belém with its Tower and Jerónimos Monastery. Afternoon at leisure. Optional Sintra, Cascais and Estoril excursion. Accommodation. Day 5 (Sat): Lisbon – Mérida – Seville (480 km) Breakfast. Travel to Mérida to explore its Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre (UNESCO). Continue to Seville via the Silver Route. Dinner and accommodation. Note: For clients on the 5-day trip, this marks the end of the tour, with return to Madrid on a separate coach after the visit of Mérida. Day 6 (Sun): Seville Breakfast. City tour: María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, Giralda and Santa Cruz quarter. Optional Guadalquivir cruise or flamenco show. Accommodation. Day 7 (Mon): Seville – Córdoba (145 km) Breakfast. Travel to Córdoba. Walking tour through the Jewish Quarter and visit to the Mosque-Cathedral. Free time. Dinner and accommodation. Day 8 (Tue): Córdoba – Ronda – Costa del Sol (322 km) Breakfast. Route of the White Villages and Ronda. Continue to Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodation. Days 9–10 (Wed–Thu): Costa del Sol Half board. Leisure time with optional excursions. Day 11 (Fri): Costa del Sol – Tangier – Rabat – Casablanca (560 km) Ferry to Tangier. Free time in the souk. Continue to Rabat to visit Hassan Tower and Mohamed V Mausoleum. Arrival in Casablanca. Dinner and accommodation. Day 12 (Sat): Casablanca – Marrakesh (245 km) Breakfast. City tour including Hassan II Mosque (exterior). Continue to Marrakesh. Free afternoon. Dinner and accommodation. Day 13 (Sun): Marrakesh Breakfast. Full-day tour: Bahia Palace, Menara Gardens, Koutoubia Mosque and souks. Free afternoon. Dinner and accommodation. Day 14 (Mon): Marrakesh – Mohammedia – Tangier (578 km) Breakfast. Stop in Mohammedia. Continue to Tangier. Dinner and accommodation. Day 15 (Tue): Tangier – Tarifa – Costa del Sol Ferry crossing. Return to Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodation. Day 16 (Wed): Costa del Sol – Granada (180 km) Breakfast. Visit the Alhambra and Generalife. Optional Sacromonte flamenco show. Dinner and accommodation. Day 17 (Thu): Granada – Toledo – Madrid (446 km) Breakfast. Visit Toledo, panoramic views and walking tour. Return to Madrid. End of services.