16 Days Spain, Madrid - Andalusia & Morocco
Day 1, Sunday
Madrid - Arrival Day
Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Join your tour director and fellow travelers for an authentic “Welcome Tapas Dinner” at a local restaurant. (D)
* We recommend you to select flights that arrive no later than 5 PM so you can enjoy the itinerary from the beginning.
Day 2, Saturday
Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the beauties of the city with a guided city tour. Barrio de la Morería, the Hapsburgs District, 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. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. During the visit, we will taste the typical chocolate with churros, the most Madrid-style snack. Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. (B)
Day 3, Sunday
Madrid - Merida - Cordoba
Breakfast at the hotel. Bound for Andalusian soils, we drive to Merida, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved Roman ruins, including the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre. Explore its rich historical heritage before continuing to Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate.(B)
Day 4, Monday
Cordoba - Seville
Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the impressive tour of Cordoba´s Mosque (entrance included) and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, continue your journey towards Seville. Tonight, you will have the opportunity to discover Andalusian cuisine at a local restaurant with your fellow travelers. (B, D)
Day 5, Tuesday
Seville
Morning city tour of the Andalusian Capital, Seville. Visit the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome. Continue to Santa Cruz quarter, the natural scenario of Carmen as well as the myth of Don Juan. Continue to Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the city of light. (B)
Day 6, Wednesday
Seville - Jerez - Ronda
After breakfast, travel south through Andalusian villages to Jerez, where you will be captivated by two of the essential elements of the Andalusian soul: wine and horses. We will visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, and will enjoy a wine tasting in one of the famous local wineries. Continue to Ronda. Visit an olive oil production facility at LA Organic and taste their organic olive oil. Rest of the day at leisure to discover the secrets of Ronda. (B)
Day 7, Thursday
Ronda - Gibraltar - Algeciras - Tangier - Tetouan
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Ronda towards Gibraltar. Upon arrival, visit ON THE ROCKS in Gibraltar. Free time in Gibraltar. Continue to Algeciras to take the ferry to Tangier. Arrival in Tangier, our first contact with Morocco, and transfer to Tetouan, city known as “The White Dove” and whose Medina is recognized a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B, D)
Day 8, Friday
Tetouan - Chefchaouen - Fez
Breakfast and panoramic visit of the most interesting places in Tetouan before continuing the route to Chefchaouen, considered the Blue City due to the color of its houses and streets. Arrival and visit the city, walking through its Uta El Hammam square, with free time for shopping and lunch. Afterward, depart for Fez, crossing the Rif Mountain range. Arrival in the late afternoon. (B, D)
Day 9, Saturday
Fez
Breakfast and a full visit to the country's religious city. Founded in the 8th century by Idriss II, it is considered one of the Four Imperial Capitals. During this visit, a tour is conducted through the most emblematic places, such as the Royal Palace gates, the Jewish quarter, and the fortress that offers the best view of Fez el Bali, the medina or old city. A walking tour will lead us to the famous Bab Bou Jeloud gate, offering a glimpse into a part of the city that still lives close to the Middle Ages. Walls protect its interior, formed by hundreds of labyrinthine alleys where visitors can experience a multitude of smells and flavors in this UNESCO World Heritage site. Arrival at a palace in the city for a practical class on how to prepare one of Morocco's most typical dishes, couscous. Guests will help the cooks finish this dish. Finally, lunch is served at this location. In the afternoon, visit nearby vineyards for a wine tasting session. (B, L, D)
Day 10, Sunday
Fez - Casablanca - Marrakech
Breakfast and departure towards Marrakech, traveling entirely on the highway. A stop is made in Casablanca for free time for lunch and a visit to the city. The tour includes the United Nations Square, Habous Quarter, and finally the exterior of the great Hassan II Mosque. Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon. (B, D)
Day 11, Monday
Marrakech
Breakfast. Departure for a city tour, beginning with the grand Menara Gardens, which feature a side pavilion and countless olive trees. Then, an exterior visit to the Koutoubia Minaret, the twin of Seville's Giralda. In the old part of the city, visit the Dar el Bacha Museum, known for its spectacular architecture. Finally, head to the Jamaa el Fnaa square, one of Morocco's most interesting places, from where you can access the souks and medina. In the afternoon, visit different artisan guilds, including woodworkers, potters, tanners, and spice merchants. At some point, visit a riad in the medina, a palace house, for a special moment: a traditional tea ceremony conducted by an expert. Learn how to make this important Moroccan beverage, which is an integral part of the country's culture. (B, D)
Day 12, Tuesday
Marrakech - Rabat
Breakfast and early departure for Rabat. Visit to the capital of the country, including the Royal Palace gates, the Mohamed V Mausoleum, and the Hassan Tower. (B, D)
Day 13, Wednesday
Rabat - Tangier - Tarifa - Malaga
Breakfast and departure to Tangier. Upon arrival, a panoramic tour of Cape Spartel, the palace route, and finally the Kasbah, from where the city's inhabitants defended against pirate attacks centuries ago. Transfer to the Tangier port for a fast catamaran to Tarifa and then continue to Malaga. (B)
Day 14, Thursday
Malaga - Granada
After breakfast, visit the city and explore its historical and cultural attractions. Malaga is a city full of corners that look back on several centuries of history, from the time of the Romans (with its magnificent theatre) to the Arab, with the Alcazaba or the Castle of Gibralfaro. Continue to Granada. This city, located at the foot of Sierra Nevada, between the Darro and Genil rivers, is one of the jewels of Andalusia. Here, the impressive Andalusian legacy, represented by the Alhambra, is complemented by Renaissance architectural gems. We will have the chance to learn how to dance flamenco before attending a dinner with a flamenco show in one of the most typical venues in Granada. After dinner, we invite you to take the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful views of Granada from one of the city's viewpoints. (B, D)
Day 15, Friday
Granada - Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel. We will visit the world famous Alhambra complex with a Local Expert (entrance included) and Generalife Gardens. Then, depart to Madrid. In Madrid, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner. (B, D)
Day 16, Saturday
Depart Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport. (B)
END OF OUR SERVICES.
Services Included
- Private transfers from/to the airport
- 15 nights accommodation
- 9 nights Spain
- 6 nights Morocco
- Daily Breakfast, 1 lunch in Morocco, 10 Dinners included
- Welcome Tapas Experience dinner & Chocolate & Churros tasting in Madrid
- Andalusian cuisine dinner in Seville
- Visit & Ticket Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art
- Visit to wineries and sherry wine tasting
- Olive Oil Tasting at Local Almazara
- Self-guided experiencie in Gibraltar
- Couscous cooking experience & lunch in Fez
- Visit to local vineyards and winery and wine tasting in Fez
- Tea Ceremony in Marrakech
- Flamenco experience with masterclass, show & dinner in Granada
- Air-conditioned deluxe motor-coach
- English speaking Tour Director throughout the journey
- Guided visits in Madrid, Cordoba (Mosque entrance included)
- Guided visits in Seville (Cathedral entrance included),
- Guided visits in Malaga & Granada (Alhambra entrance included)
- Guided visits in Tetouan, Chefchaouen, Casablanca, Marrakech, Rabat, Fez
- Travel Insurance
Services Not Included:
- Airfare & Departure taxes
- Tips to guide/drivers & hotel staff
- Personal extras on meals not mentioned above
- Morocco Local City Tax is not included, approx. € 3 per person, per night - to be paid directly to the hotel.
*Please note, hotels might be replaced with similar ones.
*In the event that the guided tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead.
*Child rate from 4 to 7 years old sharing a room with two adults (1 child per room)