Lisbon: Visit the National Coach Museum to examine its collection of royal carriages dating from the 16th to 19th centuries. Used for state ceremonies and diplomatic events, you’ll view coaches that illustrate the shifts in artisanship, decoration and court protocol across several European courts.
Lisbon: Explore Lisbon with a Local Expert, focusing on the Baixa district rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake and the broad Pombaline layout that shaped the Lower Town. Continue through the Belém Quarter to view landmarks linked to Portugal’s maritime era, including the Monument to the Discoveries and the Belém Tower, both positioned along the Tagus.
Seville: Visit Seville Cathedral, completed in the 16th century and recognised as the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. Walk through its vast nave and chapels and view the Giralda, originally built as the minaret of the 12th-century Almohad mosque. The cathedral’s scale and layered construction show how the site developed from Islamic to Christian use.
Seville: Join a guided walk through the Santa Cruz quarter, following a street pattern shaped by Seville’s medieval Jewish community until the 14th century. You’ll navigate narrow lanes, enclosed courtyards and small plazas reflect the district’s earlier layout, with surviving architectural elements that point to the neighbourhood’s social and cultural history within the wider city.
Tarifa: Travel from Tarifa to Tangier on a ferry across the iconic Strait of Gibraltar.
Fes: Led by your Local Expert, wander the maze of streets that make up the ancient Medina. See one of the world's oldest universities and pass hidden courtyards, mosques and workshops. Continue through the souks, an array of vendors selling food, clothes, leather goods and beautiful lights.
Fes: Learn about the traditional craft of carpet making, gaining an insight to the designs the and the difference in materials.
Marrakesh: Your Local Expert guides you past Jemaa el-Fnaa Square with its intriguing characters and through the seemingly entangled streets of the Medina with its many souks. See the protruding Koutoubia Minaret.
Marrakesh: Built around a lovely inner-garden, explore the Bahia Palace with a Local Expert and see glimpses of a Moroccan kingdom's former opulence.
Casablanca: Explore this coastal city, made famous the classic film. Your Local Expert will show you the largest mosque in the country, Hassan II Mosque and the Corniche, lined with trendy restaurants and cafes.
Rabat: See the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower.
Tangier: Your Local Expert will show you the sights of Morocco's great port. See the Sultan's Palace and visit the Casbah.
Tangier: Travel back to Europe on your return ferry.
Gibraltar: With your Local Expert, explore the Rock of Gibraltar, one of the pillars of Hercules, affording magnificent views and see the meeting of the Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the Spanish Sierra. Visit St. Michael's Cave and see the Barbary Apes.
Madrid: Explore Madrid’s Old Quarter with a Local Expert who outlines how the district developed from a small medieval citadel into the centre of Habsburg Madrid. You’ll see the compact street grid, market squares and civic buildings that shaped the early city, and trace how each layer of expansion created the foundations of the modern capital.
Fes: Led by your Local Expert, wander the maze of streets that make up the ancient Medina. See one of the world's oldest universities and pass hidden courtyards, mosques and workshops. Continue through the souks, an array of vendors selling food, clothes, leather goods and beautiful lights.
Fes: Learn about the traditional craft of carpet making, gaining an insight to the designs the and the difference in materials.
Marrakesh: Your Local Expert guides you past Jemaa el-Fnaa Square with its intriguing characters and through the seemingly entangled streets of the Medina with its many souks. See the protruding Koutoubia Minaret.
Marrakesh: Built around a lovely inner-garden, explore the Bahia Palace with a Local Expert and see glimpses of a Moroccan kingdom's former opulence.
Casablanca: Explore this coastal city, made famous the classic film. Your Local Expert will show you the largest mosque in the country, Hassan II Mosque and the Corniche, lined with trendy restaurants and cafes.
Rabat: See the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower.
Tangier: Your Local Expert will show you the sights of Morocco's great port. See the Sultan's Palace and visit the Casbah.
Tangier: Travel back to Europe on your return ferry.
Gibraltar: With your Local Expert, explore the Rock of Gibraltar, one of the pillars of Hercules, affording magnificent views and see the meeting of the Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the Spanish Sierra. Visit St. Michael's Cave and see the Barbary Apes.
Madrid: Explore Madrid’s Old Quarter with a Local Expert who outlines how the district developed from a small medieval citadel into the centre of Habsburg Madrid. You’ll see the compact street grid, market squares and civic buildings that shaped the early city, and trace how each layer of expansion created the foundations of the modern capital.
16 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
48 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Ends
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Itinerary
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa with the Treasures of Spain, Portugal & Morocco tour. Over 17 days, families and travelers of all ages will delight in the cultural riches of Madrid, Lisbon, Tangier, Fes, and beyond. Guided by local experts, you’ll marvel at the Prado Museum, explore Lisbon’s historic Belém Quarter and National Coach Museum, and wind through the labyrinthine Medina of Fes, discovering local crafts. Taste freshly pressed olive oils in the picturesque village of Alfarnatejo and enjoy a traditional meal with a Spanish family, making for a truly immersive experience. With all accommodations, transport, and meals included, this tour offers seamless exploration of three vibrant countries across continents. The unique selling point? Exclusive local encounters and hands-on cultural experiences that bridge Europe and Africa in a family-friendly adventure.
day 1Welcome to Lisbon
On arrival at Lisbon International Airport, there are complimentary transfers to your hotel. Settle in and relax before joining your Travel Director for dinner at a local restaurant. Enjoy the opportunity to mingle with your fellow travellers during a pleasant evening of good food and wine.
Meals
Dinner
Location Visited
Lisbon
Accommodation
Hyatt Regency, Lisbon, Corinthia, Lisbon
day 2Lisbon and the Age of the Great Discoveries
day 3A scenic drive to Seville
day 4Seville, the City of Carmen
day 5The Straits of Gibraltar to Fes
day 6Explore Fes
day 7On the Road to Marrakesh
day 8Explore Marrakesh
day 9"Play it again, Sam" in Casablanca
day 10Rabat and Tangier
day 11On to the Costa del Sol
day 12At Leisure on the Costa del Sol
day 13Dining with Locals and the Alhambra Palace
day 14To Madrid in search of Don Quixote
day 15Madrid of the Bourbons
day 16Depart Madrid
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What's Included
Accommodation
All hotel tips, charges and local taxesWe carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel doorComplimentary coach and hotel WiFi where availableBusiness class coach with extended leg roomGranada: Visit the Alhambra Palace with a Local Expert and walk through its courtyards, carved plasterwork and palace rooms from the Nasrid period. You’ll see how water channels, gardens and intricate detail define the complex, and how this hilltop site shaped Granada’s cultural and political story for centuries.
Meals
Lisbon: Join your Travel Director at 18:00 for a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant and the opportunity to mingle with your fellow travellers.Alfarnatejo: Share a home-cooked lunch with a local family in Alfarnatejo. Expect simple Andalusian dishes, seasonal ingredients and an easy conversation around the table. It’s a chance to see how meals are prepared and shared in this part of rural Spain, and to hear stories about the town from the people who live there.Madrid: Sit down to dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travellers at a local restaurant.
Transport
Airconditioned, 40seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional DriverFrom time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with a local specialty representing the destination.
Others
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeingTop-rated dining, from farm-to-table to local restaurants4 & 5-star staysLisbon: In Belém, try pastéis de Belém: crisp layers of pastry encasing custard complete with a dusting of cinnamon. See how the pastries follow a closely guarded recipe, and are still prepared in the same bakery that has produced them since 1837.Alfarnatejo: Taste a selection of freshly pressed olive oils with locally made bread when you stop at Almazara, the oldest olive grove in the region.Seville: The Cristina Heeren Foundation promotes the teaching and preservation of flamenco and is supported by a TreadRight Foundation grant. Meet students, learn a few basic steps and watch them perform, gaining insight into how the school trains young artists in guitar, singing and dance. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education.Madrid: Visit the Prado Museum with an art historian who places key works within their historical setting. With your historian’s expert guidance, you’ll examine paintings by Velázquez, Goya, Titian and Rubens, noting their connection to royal patronage and the broader European tradition. Learn how the museum, founded in 1819, became a principal repository for Spain’s royal collections and major works from across the continent.
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Melanie W.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
We had plenty of 2 night stays in places, fabulous hotels. Tour guide was very good, so much knowledge and very passionate about it also a very good sense of humour.
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John M.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
More time in Portugal. One less day in Morocco.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good
I wish there was more incorporation to have time to purchase at the tannery or suks or any shop that had souvenirs that we would have liked.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
The palace in Marrakesh was underwhelming and more time with the guide in the markets would have been a better alternative.
The hotel in tangier was a bit dodgy, all others were great .
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Sepal R.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Not too busy but enjoying. Good hotels.
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