Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 15 Day Spain, Portugal & Morocco Adventure. Quite a few civilizations have left their imprint on Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, but perhaps none so permeating as the Moors. Get your feet wet in Moorish culture in the Iberian peninsula, home of Spain and Portugal. Surround yourself in the beautiful architecture of a traditional “pousada" with an overnight in Évora, before exploring Spain's fiery Andalucian capital of Seville. Cool it all down in Morocco, within the city of Chefchaouen's striking blue walls....read more Don't miss out on a tour that's as drenched with flavours, colours, and history as the three countries that comprise it.
Itinerary
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. We recommend arriving a day earlier to explore all that this amazing city has to offer. Stay: Hotel Europa
Get ready for a full travel day. Journey to Porto, including a quick lunch stop in charming Salamanca. Arrive in Porto by the early evening. Stay: Ibis Porto Centro São Bento (B)
Head down Allies Avenue to see the French-inspired buildings. Bargain at the Bolhão Market. Wander the city's World Heritage-listed Ribeira district, visit São Francisco church, the palatial former 19th-century stock market Palácio de Bolsa or head to the Clerigos Tower for a panoramic view of the city. Stay: Ibis Porto Centro São Bento (B)
Journey to Portugal's capital city, Lisbon, and take in your surroundings on an orientation walk. Stay: Residencial Florescente (B)
Opt to take a day trip into the foothills of the surrounding mountains to Sintra. Get lost in the city's winding streets lined with pastel coloured houses, palaces, majestic gardens and lush forests. It doesn't get more postcard-worthy than this. Stay: Residencial Florescente (B/D)
Travel to Evora in the heart of the Alentejo region. Enjoy an included tour to the haunting, but mesmerizing Chapel of Bones. Opt to visit Diana's Temple, one of the best preserved Roman temples in the Iberian Peninsula. Stay: Hotel Ibis Evora (B)
Journey to the Algarve coast to the small fishing village of Olhão. Explore its bustling fish market, active waterfront and white washed laneways. Continue to Seville and enjoy an orientation walk on arrival. Stay: Cool Sevilla Hotel (B)
Take the time to see all this great city has to offer. Opt to explore the interiors and gardens of the Alcázar, a magnificent palace dating from Moorish times, or the true heart of Seville, the Santa Cruz quarter— a charming area with winding alleys, picturesque lime-washed houses, flowery patios, and small squares. Seville is home to the world’s largest gothic cathedral — climb the adjoining tower for great views of the city. Other attractions include the Museo Arqueológico, the Casa de Pilates and the Parque de María Luisa, which has a maze of paths, garden beds, pretty little patios, fountains, and shaded lawns. Stay: Cool Sevilla Hotel (B)
Stop in Tangier for a guided tour of the medina before continuing on to Chefchaouen for the evening. The djellaba, the traditional hooded garment worn by the men and women of North Africa, was created here. Chefchaouen is a great place to check out many of Morocco's ancient crafts, or wander around the medina's winding streets lined with blue-washed houses. Stay: Puerta Azul Chefchaouen (B)
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. Stay: Puerta Azul Chefchaouen (B)
Continue through the rolling hills to the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Take a guided tour of the best-preserved Roman ruins in this part of Northern Africa, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After, continue to the imperial city of Fès, the heart of arts and culture in Morocco. Stay: Hotel Mounia Fes (B/L)
Enjoy a half-day medina walking tour, with free time in the afternoon to explore more of the city. The Fès medina is the world’s largest living medieval medina and a UNESCO site. Explore the artisan quarters, sample treats from the carts, and view Fès' famous leather tannery from above. Stay: Hotel Mounia Fes (B)
Travel to Marrakech, stopping en route in seaside Casablanca known for its colonial and art-deco buildings. Visit the spectacular Hassan II mosque and learn more about this masterpiece. Continue to Marrakech in time to start exploring the city. Stay: Hotel Oudaya Marrakech (B)
Enjoy a medina tour with a certified city guide. Opt to visit Djemaa el Fna Square in the evening to see the gathering of musicians and street performers. Stay: Hotel Oudaya Marrakech (B)
Depart at any time. (B)
Trip Inclusions
Savour the tapas culture of Spain.
Explore the seven hills of Lisbon.
Wander the beautiful streets of Seville.
Experience the flavours of Morocco.
Get lost in ancient medinas.
Lay eyes on captivating landscapes.
Your G for Good Moment: Mhaya Village Community Lunch, Meknès
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Hands-On Moment: Port Wine Cellar Visit, Porto
Your Foodie Moment: Fado Night with Traditional Portuguese Meal, Lisbon
Orientation walks in Porto, Lisbon and Seville
Chapel of Bones visit in Évora
Flamenco show (Seville)
Guided tour of Tangier
Chefchaouen orientation walk
Free time in Chefchaouen
Fès medina visit with a local guide
Volubilis guided visit
Marrakech medina visit with local guide
Transport to/from included activities and between all destinations
Hotels (14 Nights)
SPAIN & PORTUGAL On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations.
Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to organize one for you with reception.
MOROCCO You can expect to stay in local hotels or pensions, which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. Where a town has both an ancient medina and a "ville nouvelle" we generally stay in the ville nouvelle, both because the standard of hotels is higher, and because travellers often find the medinas at night a little intimidating.
Please note that Morocco is a developing country and as such the infrastructure is not as reliable as you would see at home. Expect quirky plumbing and the odd cold shower.
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Train, private vehicle, ferry, walking
Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
Really enjoyed the variety of each country. Especially loved the tapas in Spain and the Tagine meals in Morocco. Plus the freshly squeezed orange juice everyday in Morocco. Always ate where the G Adventures guide suggested and had no problems.
We had great local guides at each destination in Morocco in Tangier, Fez, Volubilis ruins, and Marrakech ...read more and felt well looked after with our G Adventures guide always behind us as we were led by the local specialist guides through the Medinas.
Every second day was a long travel day which meant often sitting for a long time in a small minivan especially in Morocco but the scenery was lovely especially the lush green mountains on the way to Chefchaouen and then to Fez. Chefchauoen is a lovely blue village and so charming. Worth seeing!
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