Summary
This fantastic Spain, Portugal, and Morocco tour concentrates on the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula. On this vacation, there is ample time for in-depth sightseeing, and you’ll visit many of the area’s historic sites, including the Casa de Pilatos in Seville, with its splendid collection of Roman sculptures, and the Alhambra Complex in Granada.
If you’re interested in religious sights, this tour is not to be missed. Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Fátima, where pilgrims from all over the world congregate; Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon, built to thank the Virgin Mary for Portugal’s success in its voyages around the world; the 13th-century cathedral and the Church of Santo Tomé in Toledo, which has one of El Greco’s most famous paintings; and more. There’s a full day at leisure at the Costa del Sol, so you can enjoy the sandy beaches, browse the shops, or join an optional excursion to the Rock of Gibraltar. Ferry crossings over the Strait of Gibraltar to and from Morocco afford spectacular views. An overnight in Tangier gives you a nice taste of Morocco. Here, Globus has arranged special experiences to help Morocco come to life. You’ll enjoy a panoramic drive to Cap Spartel, where you’ll admire the splendid views and drink a glass of hot mint tea Bedouin-style, along with local biscuits. You’ll also enjoy Moroccan entertainment during dinner at your hotel. Plus a visit to the colorful Grand Socco square, a busy market with many stalls.
These are just a few of the many highlights on this wonderful Spain, Portugal, and Morocco tour—a vacation of a lifetime!
Visited Countries (5): France, Gibraltar, Morocco, Portugal, Spain
Visited cities (11): Costa del Sol, Gibraltar, Granada, Lisbon, Madrid, Nice, Salamanca, Segovia, Sevilla, Tangier, Toledo
- 1.
- ARRIVE IN MADRID, SPAIN.
- 2.
- MADRID.
- 3.
- MADRID–SEGOVIA–AVILA–SALAMANCA.
- 4.
- SALAMANCA–FATIMA, PORTUGAL–LISBON.
- 5.
- LISBON.
- 6.
- LISBON–AZARUJA–SEVILLE, SPAIN.
- 7.
- SEVILLE.
- 8.
- SEVILLE–TANGIER, MOROCCO.
- 9.
- TANGIER–COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN.
- 10.
- AT LEISURE ON THE COSTA DEL SOL.
- 11.
- COSTA DEL SOL–GRANADA.
- 12.
- GRANADA–TOLEDO–MADRID.
- 13.
- MADRID
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Highlights
City Highlights
MADRID
Welcome and farewell dinners; guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum
SEGOVIA
Take pictures of the Roman aqueduct
AVILA
Visit the walled town
SALAMANCA
Orientation walk;
wine tasting, dinner, and overnight stay at Hacienda Zorita
FATIMA
Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
LISBON
Guided sightseeing, visit the Alfama quarter and Jeronimos Monastery
AZARUJA
Visit a cork factory
SEVILLE
Guided sightseeing, visit the Casa de Pilatos, walk through the Santa Cruz quarter
ALGECIRAS–TANGIER
By ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar
TANGIER
Panoramic
drive to Cap Spartel, enjoy mint tea and biscuits; guided sightseeing, visit Grand Socco square
COSTA DEL SOL
Stay two nights in the resort of Torremolinos
GRANADA
Guided walking tour, visit the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife; dinner at a local restaurant
TOLEDO
Guided walking tour, visit an early synagogue, the gothic cathedral, and Santo Tomé Church with one of El Greco’s masterpieces; visit a Damascene steel workshop
Notes
Day 11 Alhambra complex: Entrance to Nasrid Palace is not guaranteed. If you intend to join the optional excursion to Gibraltar, please check visa requirements with your local consulate; responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler. For Gibraltar, a special visa is required; a UK or Schengen visa will not gain entrance.
Transportation
Motorcoach; ferry. Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.
Travelers Notes
Headsets throughout the tour.
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