Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive at the airport and get transferred to your hotel. Later in the evening, you'll meet your Tour Director and other travelers at a Welcome Reception, followed by dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Movenpick Casablanca)
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception
- Dinner
- Day 2
Rabat - Fez
Start with a guided tour of Casablanca, seeing Anfa Boulevard and the Hassan II Grand Mosque with its 210-metre minaret. Then head to Rabat to check out the Royal Palace, Mohamed V Mausoleum, and Hassan Tower before continuing to Fez. You'll have a traditional Moroccan dinner with entertainment in the souks this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Moroccan dinner with traditional entertainment including belly dancing in the souks of Fez)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fez)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Anfa Boulevard
- United Nations Square
- Hassan II Grand Mosque exterior viewing
- Royal Palace exterior viewing (Rabat)
- Mohamed V Mausoleum
- Hassan Tower
- Traditional Moroccan dinner with entertainment in Fez souks
Landmarks Anfa Boulevard Hassan II Grand Mosque Royal Palace Mohamed V Mausoleum Hassan Tower 
- Day 3
Fez
Spend the morning touring Fez, one of Morocco's four imperial cities. You'll see the royal palace with its bronze doors, the Seven Gates, and the Jewish Quarters of Mellah and Bab Bou Jeloud gate. A walking tour takes you through the Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The afternoon is free, and you'll have dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning city tour of Fez
- Royal Palace visit
- Jewish Quarters of Mellah visit
- Bab Bou Jeloud gate visit
- Walking tour of Medina (Old City)
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Royal Palace Jewish Quarters of Mellah Bab Bou Jeloud Medina of Fez - Day 4
Volubilis - Meknes - Fez
Travel to Volubilis to see the Roman ruins on the Jebel Zerhoun plateau, one of Northern Africa's best-preserved archaeological sites. Continue to Meknes and visit the Walls of Bab el Mansour and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the only mosque in Morocco open to non-Muslims. You'll grab lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to Fez.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Roman ruins of Volubilis
- Walls of Bab el Mansour
- Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Volubilis Bab el Mansour Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail 
- Day 5
Middle Atlas Mountains - Erfoud
Journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains and arrive in Erfoud at the edge of the Sahara Desert. Visit a date farm to learn about local agriculture. There's an optional 4WD excursion available into the Sahara sand dunes for an extra fee.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Palms Hotel Club)
Included Activities
- Scenic journey through Middle Atlas Mountains
- Date farm visit
Optional Activities
- 4WD excursion into Sahara Desert sand dunes
Landmarks Middle Atlas Mountains Sahara Desert - Day 6
Todra Gorges - Ouarzazate
See the Todra Gorges, a natural wonder on this journey. Afterward, head to Ouarzazate and have dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Karam Palace)
Included Activities
- Todra Gorges visit
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Todra Gorges 
- Day 7
Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakesh
Travel to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and adobe city on a hillside used as a filming location for Gladiator and other films. Continue to Marrakesh and visit Tawesna Salon de Thé, a cooperative eatery run by local women who preserve regional culinary heritage.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marrakesh)
Included Activities
- Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou visit
- Visit to Tawesna Salon de Thé
Landmarks Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou Tawesna Salon de Thé 
- Day 8
Marrakesh
Check out Marrakesh's main landmarks including the Koutoubia Tower, Bay Palace, and Dar Bacha Museum. Wander through the medina and souks, then spend time at Jamaa El Fna Square with fortune tellers, snake charmers, and acrobats. An optional tour of a nearby Berber Village for dinner is available this evening.
Included Activities
- Koutoubia Tower
- Bay Palace
- Dar Bacha Museum
- Medina exploration
- Souks exploration
- Jamaa El Fna Square
Optional Activities
- Optional tour of nearby Berber Village with dinner
Landmarks Koutoubia Tower Bay Palace Dar Bacha Museum Jamaa El Fna Square - Day 9
Marrakesh
Enjoy a leisure day in Marrakesh. You can relax or visit the Yves Saint Laurent Museum next to the Jardin Majorelle, or take an optional full-day tour to Essaouira with its medina, boutiques, and art galleries. This evening brings a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner at a charming local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Optional full-day tour to Essaouira
- Optional half-day visit to Yves Saint Laurent Museum
Landmarks Yves Saint Laurent Museum Jardin Majorelle Essaouira - Day 10
Marrakesh to Lisbon
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your included flight to Lisbon. You'll arrive, get transferred to your hotel, and join fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Flight to Lisbon
- Welcome Reception
- Day 11
Lisbon
Explore the historic Alfama district and visit Castelo de São Jorge. Then head to the Belém district to see the World Heritage-listed Jerónimos Monastery and the iconic Belém Tower.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Alfama district exploration
- Castelo de São Jorge
- Jerónimos Monastery
- Belém Tower
Landmarks Alfama Castelo de São Jorge Jerónimos Monastery Belém Tower - Day 12
Lisbon
You have the full day free in Lisbon. Consider joining an optional visit to Sintra, a mountain town with a guided tour and visit to the World Heritage-listed Pena Palace.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lisbon)
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to Sintra with guided tour and Pena Palace
Landmarks Sintra Pena Palace - Day 13
Lisbon to Porto
After breakfast, travel by coach to Porto and board your river ship, the MS Estrela. Later, you'll meet fellow travelers at a Welcome Reception and take a sunset cruise along the Douro River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your river ship)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Porto
- Welcome Reception
- Sunset cruise on Douro River
Landmarks Douro River - Day 14
Lamego - Pinhão
Cruise the Douro River with its countless vineyards on both sides. You'll participate in a Portuguese language lesson and visit Lamego to see the Baroque Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies cathedral. Try Bola de Lamego, the local smoked ham roll specialty. Dinner features traditional dishes at a Portuguese winery quinta in Pinhão.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Sumptuous dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at a picturesque local quinta, a Portuguese winery)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your river ship)
Included Activities
- Douro River cruise
- Portuguese language lesson
- Lamego village visit
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies visit
- Museum visit in Lamego
- Dinner at Portuguese quinta with traditional dishes and dessert
Optional Activities
- Sample Bola de Lamego (smoked ham roll)
Landmarks Lamego Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies 
- Day 15
Vega de Terrón - Castelo Rodrigo
Cruise across into Spain at Vega de Terrón. You'll have leisure time before an excursion to Castelo Rodrigo, a small hilltop village with preserved ruins, a castle, and a stone statue of Santiago Matamoros. A coach takes you through the charming town before returning to your ship.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your river ship)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Vega de Terrón, Spain
- Excursion to Castelo Rodrigo
- Castelo Rodrigo village tour
Landmarks Vega de Terrón Castelo Rodrigo Santiago Matamoros statue - Day 16
Salamanca - Barca d'Alva
Leave the ship and travel by coach to Salamanca, one of Spain's most beautiful cities with sunlit sandstone buildings and an ancient university. You'll watch a flamenco show and have lunch here. After, return by coach to Barca d'Alva, the last Portuguese village on the Douro, where your ship waits. Back on board, enjoy a traditional Portuguese barbecue dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Flamenco show and lunch in Salamanca), Dinner (Traditional Portuguese barbecue dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your river ship)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Salamanca
- Flamenco show and lunch in Salamanca
- Salamanca city exploration
- Traditional Portuguese barbecue dinner on ship
Landmarks Salamanca Barca d'Alva 
- Day 17
Mateus Palace - Régua
Join an excursion to Mateus Palace and its gardens. This living museum connects to Mateus rosé wine. You'll rejoin your ship in Régua.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your river ship)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Mateus Palace
- Mateus Palace and gardens tour
- Mateus rosé wine connection discovery
Landmarks Mateus Palace - Day 18
Entre-os-Rios
This morning, participate in a port tasting at a local quinta with views over the Douro Valley. Sample Portugal's most famous port wine. Afterward, continue to Entre-os-Rios, a riverside town where you'll have free time to explore.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your river ship)
Included Activities
- Portuguese quinta port wine tasting with Douro Valley views
Landmarks Entre-os-Rios Douro Valley - Day 19
Porto
Return to Porto after breakfast. Join a guided tour of the city's iconic sights, then visit a local port winery for a tour and tasting. The afternoon is free to explore, shop for souvenirs, or visit the historic Bolhão food market. An optional excursion to Guimarães, known as the birthplace of Portuguese nationality, is available. Back on ship this evening, you'll have a Farewell Dinner with new friends.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner with newfound friends)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your river ship)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Porto
- Local port winery tour and tasting
- Farewell Dinner on ship
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Guimarães with castle and historic landmarks visit
Landmarks Porto Bolhão Market Guimarães Guimarães Castle 
- Day 20
Departure
After a final breakfast on board, transfer to the airport in Porto for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final breakfast on board
