Spain, Portugal & Morocco (Bilingual)
Spain, Portugal & Morocco (Bilingual)
Spain, Portugal & Morocco (Bilingual)
21 Days Starting and ending in Madrid
Visiting: Madrid, Porto, Fátima, Lisbon, Córdoba, Seville, Fes, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Granada
Tour operator:
Tour code:
702696
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTour Overview
Explore the irresistible soul of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco on this unique 21-day bilingual tour in English and Spanish. From fado and flamenco to desert and beach, and walled cities and wondrous monuments, this route has been handcrafted to celebrate a complete range of highlights, which include charming medieval towns, art trails, and capital cities with a vibrant present. Every day will create a new experience on a route that is both exotic and enchanting, full of historical sites while packed with the local culture.This trip requires Passport ID page copy of each traveler 45 days before the tripThis tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.During stay in Madrid and Costa del Sol , tour leader won't be staying in the group hotel. In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead or a walking tour of the Hapsburg Quarter (to be decided by the operator)
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Madrid, Spain
Location: Madrid
Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.
Overnight: Madrid Meals: Not Available
Day 2 : Madrid
Location: Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. Afternoon free to explore the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel. (B)
(*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead or a walking tour of the Hapsburg Quarter (to be decided by the operator)
Overnight: Madrid Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 : Madrid - Salamanca - Porto
Location: Porto
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Salamanca. Free time in this University and World Heritage City of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation. (B)
Overnight: Salamanca Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 : Porto
Location: Porto
Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a different perspective of the city along the river Douro aboard the BlueBoats Cruise and discover the historic heritage visiting one wellknown Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting included. Rest of day at leisure. Accommodation. (B)
Overnight: Porto Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 : Porto - Coimbra - Fatima
Location: Fátima
Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria, place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation. (B)
Overnight: Fatima Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 : Fatima - Batalha - Nazare - Alcobaça - Lisbon
Location: Lisbon
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery, whose origins date back to the XII C. Then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional traditional and typical dinner including a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. (B)
Overnight: Lisbon Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 : Lisbon
Location: Lisbon
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel. (B)
Overnight: Lisbon Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 : Lisbon - Cacares - Cordoba
Location: Córdoba
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Caceres, considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of
, , Northern and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Accommodation at the hotel. (B)Overnight: Cordoba Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 9 : Cordoba - Seville
Location: Seville
Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Accommodation at the hotel. (B)
Overnight: Seville Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 : Seville
Location: Seville
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Accommodation at the hotel. (B)
Overnight: Seville Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 : Seville - Ronda - Costa Del Sol
After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Accommodation at the hotel. (B)
Overnight: Costa del Sol Meals: Breakfast
Day 12 : Costa Del Sol
Breakfast, and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Accommodation at the hotel. (B)
Overnight: Costa del Sol Meals: Breakfast
Day 13 : Costa Del Sol - Tarifa/Algeciras - Tangier - Fez
Location: Fes
After breakfast, drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol to Tarifa or Algeciras, where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Tangier, disembark, clear customs and drive to Meknes. Brief stop and continue to Fez. Arrival, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. (BD)
Overnight: Fez Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 14 : Fez
Location: Fes
Breakfast. Complete visit of the city considered the religious capital or the country. Founded in the 8thCentury by Idriss II, it is considered one of the 4 Moroccan Imperial capitals. Panoramic tour of the most emblematic places such as the exterior of the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarter and the fortress that has the best view of Fez el Bali, the medina or ancient city. Take a walking tour accessing the medina through the famous Bab Bou Jeloud gate and have the possibility of experiencing a return to the past of the city that still lives close to Middle Age. Walls that protect its interior made of organized alleys where you will experience a thousand smells and flavors, this place is considered World Heritage. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (BD)
Overnight: Fez Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 15 : Fez - Rabat - Casablanca - Marrakech
Location: Marrakesh
Breakfast and early departure to Rabat, the capital of the country. Visit the most emblematic places susch as the exterior of the Royal Palace, the Mohamed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower. Continue to Casablanca where you will visit the most interesting places such us the United Nations Square, the Boulevard de la Corniche and the exterior of Hassan II mosque. Once the visit is over, free lunch en route and continue to Marrakech. Accommodation at the hotel. Optionally, typical dinner at Fantasia Chez Ali under Kaidal tents. (B)
Overnight: Marrakech Meals: Breakfast
Day 16 : Marrakech - Casablanca
Location: Casablanca
Breakfast. Visit of the city called “Pearl of the South”, beginning in the grandiose Menara Gardens, which have a side pavilion and countless olive trees. Afterwards, exterior visit of the Koutoubia minaret, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville. Once inside the old part of the city, visit to the Bahia Palace, property of a nobleman of the city. Finally arrival at Jemaa el Fna square, one of the most interesting places in Morocco, from where you can access the souks and the medina. Crafts guilds of wood, ceramics, leather workers or spice racks will be some of the places that will be visited. Afterwards, lunch at the hotel in Marrakech and later departure to Casablanca. Arrival, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. (BLD)
Overnight: Fez Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Day 17 : Casablanca - Tangier - Tarifa/Algerciras - Costa Del Sol
After breakfast, enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities visiting the most interesting points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, gate of Bab Bou Jelous and walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight: Fez Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 18 : Costa Del Sol
Breakfast and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Accommodation at the hotel. (B)
Overnight: Costa del Sol Meals: Breakfast
Day 19 : Costa Del Sol - Granada
Location: Granada
After breakfast at the hotel departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Accommodation at the hotel. (B)
Overnight: Granada Meals: Breakfast
Day 20 : Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech
Location: Marrakesh
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality, the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel (B)
Overnight: Madrid Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast. Visit of the interior of this where the pacha's chambers and the places of the favorites stand out. We continue to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Built in adobe and sloping down the hill. This photogenic city has been used in celluloid masterpieces like Orson Welles' “Sodom and Gomorrah” and the blockbuster The Jewel of the Nile.
Depart towards Marrakech, Moroccan Southern Capital, and located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-desert area.
Overnight: Marrakech Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 21 : Marrakech Departure
Location: Madrid
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight. End of our services.
Overnight: Not Available Meals: Breakfast
Day 22 : Marrakech Departure
Location: Marrakesh
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight. End of our services.
Overnight: Not Available Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
Accommodation
21 night accommodation in 3 and 4-star hotels (local standard) Possibility to upgrade to full 4-star (bold city names are upgradable)
- 3 nights in Madrid at Puerta de Toledo / NH Manzanares or similar
- 2 nights in Porto at AC Porto or similar
- 1 night in Fatima at Sao José or similar
- 2 nights in Lisbon at Roma or similar
- 1 night in Cordoba at Sercotel Córdoba Medina Azahara or similar
- 2 nights in Seville at Catalonia Santa Justa or similar
- 4 nights in Costa del Sol at Sol Don Pablo / Don Marco / Sol Príncipe / Sol Don Pedro or similar
- 2 nights in Fez at Menzeh Zalagh / Volubilis or similar
- 1 night in Casablanca at Kenzi Basma / Mogador Marina / Oum Palace or similar
- 1 night in Granada at Alixares or similar
Guide
- Guided city tour with local guides in Madrid, Lisbon, Porto (including Douro Cruise and wine tasting), Cordoba (Mosque entrance included), Seville (Cathedral entrance included), Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Meknes & Fez, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens entrance included) and Toledo
- English and Spanish-speaking Tour director throughout the journey
Meals
- 20 Breakfasts 1 lunch 3 dinners
Additional Services
- Entrance fees to the museums
- City taxes
Transport
- All transfers and transport per itinerary as mentioned in the program
Insurance
- Basic health & travel insurance is included.
What's Not Included
- Before / After International flights
- Gratuities and tips (Optional)
- Personal expenses
- Meals and drinks which are not mentioned.
Please Note
This trip requires Passport ID page copy of each traveler. You can cover your photo on the page with a piece of paper It is required to issue your flight tickets, cruise tickets of ferry tickets.
Check out our Q&As
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
At Eskapas we have a flexible policy. You must change it until 30 days prior to your departure otherwise any changes mean "cancellation".
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Solo travelers must pay single supplement to have a private room due to hygien reasons.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Eskapas has been established in 2000 in Istanbul
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All hotels used to accommodate our customers are certified by “Hotel Association of Turkey”; they all are committed to use maximum 50 % capacity
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
COVID-19 RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL RULES Eskapas is committed to fulfill the following regulations to protect its customers from the risk of Covid-19 : 1 – Eskapas will fulfill all safety rules mentioned in the “Safe Tourism Certification” prepared by Turkish Ministry of Tourism; that plan covers all aspects of the journey from the aircraft to the airport, transfers, touring and hotels (tga.gov.tr/abou
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes you can.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your timetable - voucher that will show your itinerary with timing and hotels (30 days before prior to your arrival date)
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ESKAPAS allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 61 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
ESKAPAS allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform eskapas, 61 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
ESKAPAS requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 61 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of eskapas charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.