Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca
You'll arrive at the airport and meet your Tour Director for the transfer to your hotel. This evening you'll join a Welcome Reception and have dinner with the other travelers on the tour.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Movenpick Casablanca)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Welcome Reception
- Dinner
- Day 2
Rabat - Fez
Start with a guided tour through Casablanca, seeing Anfa Boulevard, United Nations Square, and the Hassan II Grand Mosque from outside. Then head to Rabat to check out the Royal Palace, Mohamed V Mausoleum, and Hassan Tower. After that you'll continue on to Fez for a traditional Moroccan dinner with entertainment at the souks.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Moroccan dinner with traditional entertainment including belly dancing at Fez souks)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fez)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Anfa Boulevard
- United Nations Square visit
- Hassan II Grand Mosque exterior viewing
- Royal Palace exterior visit
- Mohamed V Mausoleum visit
- Hassan Tower visit
- Traditional Moroccan dinner with entertainment at Fez souks
Landmarks Hassan II Grand Mosque Royal Palace of Rabat Mohamed V Mausoleum Hassan Tower 
- Day 3
Fez
A morning city tour of Fez takes you through the royal palace with its famous bronze doors and the Seven Gates. You'll walk through the Mellah, the Jewish Quarter, and see the Bab Bou Jeloud gate. A guided tour of the Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, follows. The afternoon is free to spend as you like before dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Morning city tour of Fez
- Royal Palace visit
- Jewish Quarter of Mellah visit
- Bab Bou Jeloud gate visit
- Walking tour of Medina (Old City)
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Royal Palace of Fez Mellah (Jewish Quarter) Bab Bou Jeloud Medina of Fez - Day 4
Volubilis - Meknes - Fez
You'll travel to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, which sit on the Jebel Zerhoun plateau and are among Northern Africa's best-preserved sites. From there, continue to Meknes to see the Walls of Bab el Mansour and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Lunch happens at a local restaurant before you head back to Fez.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit to Volubilis Roman ruins
- Walls of Bab el Mansour visit
- Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail visit
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Volubilis Bab el Mansour Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail - Day 5
Middle Atlas Mountains - Erfoud
Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains to Erfoud, located on the edge of the Sahara Desert. You'll visit a date farm to learn how local agriculture works. If you're interested, there's an optional 4WD excursion into the sand dunes available.
- 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, one of the natural highlights of this journey. Then continue on to Ouarzazate for dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Karam Palace)
Included Activities
- Todra Gorges visit
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Todra Gorges 
- Day 7
Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakesh
Head to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and adobe city that you might recognize from films like Gladiator. From there, continue to Marrakesh, which sits in an oasis surrounded by the Atlas Mountains. You'll visit Tawesna Salon de Thé, a cooperative eatery run by local women.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marrakesh)
Included Activities
- Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou visit
- Visit to Tawesna Salon de Thé
Landmarks Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou 
- Day 8
Marrakesh
Explore Marrakesh on a city tour visiting the Koutoubia Tower, Bay Palace, and Dar Bacha Museum. Stroll through the medina and souks, then experience Jamaa El Fna Square with its fortune tellers, snake charmers, and acrobats. An optional evening tour of a nearby Berber Village with dinner is available.
Included Activities
- Koutoubia Tower visit
- Bay Palace visit
- Dar Bacha Museum visit
- Medina exploration
- Souks visit
- Jamaa El Fna Square visit
Optional Activities
- Evening tour of nearby Berber Village with dinner
Landmarks Koutoubia Tower Bay Palace Dar Bacha Museum Jamaa El Fna Square - Day 9
Marrakesh
You have a leisurely day in Marrakesh with optional excursions. Choose a full-day tour to the coastal city of Essaouira or a half-day visit to the Yves Saint Laurent Museum. This evening you'll gather for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner at charming local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Full-day tour to Essaouira coastal city
- Half-day visit to Yves Saint Laurent Museum
Landmarks Yves Saint Laurent Museum Jardin Majorelle Essaouira - Day 10
Marrakesh to Barcelona
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your included flight to Barcelona. Once you arrive, you'll transfer to your hotel. Your Spain and Portugal Tour Director will meet you this evening for a Welcome Dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barcelona)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Airport transfer in Marrakesh
- Internal flight to Barcelona
- Airport transfer in Barcelona
- Welcome Dinner
- Day 11
Barcelona
Explore Barcelona on a city tour. You'll drive to Montjuïc Hill and visit the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, then see the Sagrada Família from outside. Your guide takes you on foot through the Old Town to show you what makes this city so notable.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barcelona)
Included Activities
- City tour of Barcelona
- Montjuïc Hill visit
- Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya visit
- Sagrada Família exterior viewing
- Old Town walking tour
Landmarks Montjuïc Hill Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya Sagrada Família - Day 12
Barcelona to Madrid
Travel by train to Madrid, Spain's lively capital. After you arrive, you'll have free time to explore the city before dining on tapas at a local restaurant this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Tapas dinner at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson RED Madrid)
Included Activities
- Tapas dinner at local restaurant
- Day 13
Madrid
This morning there's a guided tour visiting Palacio Real, the residence of the Spanish Royal Family, and some of Madrid's favorite attractions. The rest of your day is free to explore at your own pace, perhaps visiting Parque del Retiro or the Prado Museum.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson RED Madrid)
Included Activities
- Guided tour
- Palacio Real visit
Optional Activities
- Parque del Retiro exploration
- Prado Museum visit
Landmarks Palacio Real Parque del Retiro Prado Museum - Day 14
Toledo - Córdoba
Travel to Toledo for an escorted tour. Walk through the Old Town's winding cobbled streets and see the majestic 13th-century cathedral. Then continue on to Córdoba.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Amistad)
Included Activities
- Escorted tour of Toledo
- Old Town exploration
- 13th-century cathedral visit
Landmarks Toledo Old Town Toledo Cathedral - Day 15
Granada
Take a guided tour of Córdoba to see the Mezquita, a medieval mosque that was converted to a cathedral. Afterward, continue to Granada for a tour with an expert guide. You'll stay at the charming Hotel Alhambra Palace.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Granada)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Córdoba
- Mezquita of Córdoba visit
- Expert guide tour of Granada
Landmarks Mezquita of Córdoba 
- Day 16
Granada
This morning you'll visit Alhambra Palace. The afternoon is free to explore Granada at your own pace.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Granada)
Included Activities
- Alhambra Palace visit
Landmarks Alhambra Palace - Day 17
Ronda
Travel to Ronda with a stop at a local olive oil farm for an Insider Experience. You'll learn about organic olive oil production, taste local oils, and have a homemade lunch of traditional flavors. Then take a guided tour of Ronda to see Puente Nuevo and the Plaza de Toros.
- Meals
- Lunch (Homemade lunch of traditional flavours and regional ingredients at local olive oil farm)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Catalonia Ronda)
Included Activities
- Visit to local olive oil farm with tasting
- Lunch at olive oil farm
- Guided tour of Ronda
- Puente Nuevo visit
- Plaza de Toros visit
Landmarks Puente Nuevo Plaza de Toros - Day 18
Jerez - Seville
After breakfast, travel to Jerez and visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. Then continue on to Seville.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seville)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art visit
Landmarks Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art - Day 19
Seville
Experience Seville with a local guide. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city at leisure.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seville)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Seville with local guide
- Day 20
Seville to Lisbon
Cross into Portugal and stop to see the architecture of Évora, a World Heritage site. Then continue to Lisbon, Portugal's capital.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Évora stop with architectural viewing
Landmarks Évora 
- Day 21
Lisbon
Explore the Alfama district and visit Castelo de São Jorge. Head to the Belém district to see Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower, both World Heritage sites.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Alfama district exploration
- Castelo de São Jorge visit
- Jerónimos Monastery visit
- Belém Tower visit
Landmarks Castelo de São Jorge Jerónimos Monastery Belém Tower - Day 22
Lisbon
You have a full day at leisure in Lisbon. If you'd like, you can take an optional guided tour to Serra de Sintra to visit the charming town of Sintra and Pena National Palace, a World Heritage site.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lisbon)
Optional Activities
- Full-day optional visit to Sintra
- Guided tour of Sintra town
- Pena National Palace visit
Landmarks Pena National Palace Serra de Sintra - Day 23
Lisbon to Douro River
After breakfast, travel by coach to Porto where you'll board your river ship, the MS Estrela. This evening you'll meet fellow travelers at a Welcome Reception and take a sunset cruise on the Douro River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your river ship)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Coach transfer to Porto
- River ship boarding - MS Estrela
- Welcome Reception
- Sunset cruise on Douro River
Landmarks Douro River - Day 24
Douro River Cruise
Cruise the Douro River, which is bordered by countless vineyards. You'll take a Portuguese language lesson learning key phrases. Visit the village of Lamego and its elaborately decorated Baroque cathedral, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies. Explore one of Portugal's best museums. Later, have dinner at a local quinta, a Portuguese winery, with traditional dishes.
- Meals
- Dinner (Sumptuous dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at picturesque local quinta, a Portuguese winery)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your river ship)
Included Activities
- Portuguese language lesson
- Lamego village visit
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies visit
- Portuguese museum visit
- Dinner at local quinta with traditional dishes
Optional Activities
- Tasting of Lamego's famous speciality, Bola de Lamego (smoked ham roll)
Landmarks Lamego Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies - Day 25
Vega de Terrón - Spain
Cruise across the border into Vega de Terrón in Spain. You'll have leisure time before an excursion to Castelo Rodrigo, a small village atop a hill with well-preserved ruins, a castle, and a stone statue of Santiago Matamoros. Then return to your ship by coach.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your river ship)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Vega de Terrón
- Excursion to Castelo Rodrigo
- Castelo Rodrigo village exploration
Landmarks Castelo Rodrigo - Day 26
Salamanca - Barca d'Alva
Disembark and travel by coach to Salamanca, Spain's capital with sandstone buildings and a majestic city square. You'll enjoy a flamenco show and lunch with traditional dancers. Then return by coach to Barca d'Alva, the last Portuguese village along the Douro, where your ship waits. This evening, have a traditional Portuguese barbecue dinner on board.
- Meals
- Lunch (Flamenco show with lunch), Dinner (Traditional Portuguese barbecue dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your river ship)
Included Activities
- Coach travel to Salamanca
- Flamenco show with lunch
- Coach return to Barca d'Alva
- Traditional Portuguese barbecue dinner
Landmarks Salamanca - Day 27
Douro River Cruise
Join an excursion to Mateus Palace and its gardens. Tour this living museum and discover how this 18th-century palace connects to Mateus rosé wine. Return to your ship, now docked in Régua.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your river ship)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Mateus Palace
- Mateus Palace and gardens tour
Landmarks Mateus Palace - Day 28
Entre-os-Rios
This morning enjoy an Insider Experience with a port wine tasting at a local quinta with views over the Douro Valley. Continue to Entre-os-Rios, a riverside town where you have free time to explore at leisure.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your river ship)
Included Activities
- Portuguese quinta port wine tasting with Douro Valley views
Landmarks Entre-os-Rios - Day 29
Entre-os-Rios to Porto
After breakfast, return to Porto. Take a guided tour past the city's iconic sights and visit a local port winery for a tour and tasting. The afternoon is free to explore Porto, visit boutiques for souvenirs, or walk through the historic Bolhão food market. An optional excursion to Guimarães, a World Heritage city, is available. This evening, enjoy a final Farewell Dinner with new friends on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner on board with newfound friends)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your river ship)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Guided tour of Porto
- Local port winery tour and tasting
- Farewell Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Guimarães World Heritage-listed city
- Guimarães Castle visit
- Portuguese boutique shopping
- Bolhão food market visit
Landmarks Guimarães Guimarães Castle Bolhão Food Market 
- Day 30
Porto
After a final breakfast on board, transfer to the airport in Porto for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Airport transfer
