Experience Overview
Quite a few civilizations have left their imprint on Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, but perhaps none so permeating as the Moors. Get your feet wet in Moorish culture in the Iberian peninsula, home of Spain and Portugal. Surround yourself in the beautiful architecture of the region with an overnight in Évora before exploring Spain’s fiery Andalucian capital of Seville. Cool it all down in Morocco, within the city of Chefchaouen’s striking blue walls. Don’t miss out on a tour that’s as drenched with flavours, colours, and history as the three countries that comprise it.
Highlights
- Savour the tapas culture of Spain
- Explore the seven hills of Lisbon
- Wander the beautiful streets of Seville
- Experience the flavours of Morocco
- Get lost in ancient medinas
- Lay eyes on captivating landscapes
Trip Details
Product Code: 2406
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Train, private vehicle, ferry, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Budget
Supplier Code: ESMK
Starts: Madrid, Spain
Finishes: Marrakech, Morocco
Duration: 15 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating: Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Mhaya Village Community Lunch, Meknès Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Hands-On Moment: Port Wine Cellar Visit, Porto Your Foodie Moment: Fado Night with Traditional Portuguese Meal, Lisbon
- Orientation walks in Porto, Lisbon and Seville
- Chapel of Bones visit in Évora
- Flamenco show (Seville)
- Guided tour of Tangier
- Chefchaouen orientation walk
- Free time in Chefchaouen
- Fès medina visit with a local guide
- Volubilis guided visit
- Marrakech medina visit with local guide
- Transport to/from included activities and between all destinations
Accommodation
- Hotels (14 nts).
- 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transport
- Train, private vehicle, ferry, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 4079 (CAD 272 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Madrid
Arrive at any time.
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. We recommend arriving a day earlier to explore all that this amazing city has to offer.
Day 2: Madrid/Porto
Get ready for a full travel day. Journey to Porto, including a quick lunch stop in charming Salamanca. Arrive in Porto by the early evening.
Day 3: Porto
Enjoy an orientation walk of Porto with the rest of the day free to explore. Opt take a cruise down the Douro River. In the evening, visit a port wine cellar and raise a glass to the day.
Head down Allies Avenue to see the French-inspired buildings. Bargain at the Bolhão Market. Wander the city's World Heritage-listed Ribeira district, visit São Francisco church, the palatial former 19th-century stock market Palácio de Bolsa or head to the Clerigos Tower for a panoramic view of the city.
Day 4: Porto/Lisbon
Journey to Portugal's capital city, Lisbon, and take in your surroundings on an orientation walk.
Day 5: Lisbon
Free day to explore Lisbon. Opt for a day trip to nearby Sintra. In the evening enjoy a Fado night and traditional Portuguese dinner in one of Lisbon's oldest neighbourhoods.
Opt to take a day trip into the foothills of the surrounding mountains to Sintra. Get lost in the city's winding streets lined with pastel coloured houses, palaces, majestic gardens and lush forests. It doesn't get more postcard-worthy than this.
Day 6: Lisbon/Évora
Travel to Evora in the heart of the Alentejo region. Enjoy an included tour to the haunting, but mesmerizing Chapel of Bones. Opt to visit Diana's Temple, one of the best preserved Roman temples in the Iberian Peninsula.
Day 7: Évora/Seville
Journey to the Algarve coast to the small fishing village of Olhão. Explore its bustling fish market, active waterfront and white washed laneways. Continue to Seville and enjoy an orientation walk on arrival.
Day 8: Seville
Spend a day enjoying this city and its Moorish influence. Opt to explore the district of Santa Cruz and the Alcazar Palace before joining the group in the evening for a dramatic flamenco performance.
Take the time to see all this great city has to offer. Opt to explore the interiors and gardens of the Alcázar, a magnificent palace dating from Moorish times, or the true heart of Seville, the Santa Cruz quarter— a charming area with winding alleys, picturesque lime-washed houses, flowery patios, and small squares.
Seville is home to the world's largest gothic cathedral — climb the adjoining tower for great views of the city. Other attractions include the Museo Arqueológico, the Casa de Pilates and the Parque de María Luisa, which has a maze of paths, garden beds, pretty little patios, fountains, and shaded lawns.
Day 9: Seville/Chefchaouen
Cross from Europe to Africa by ferry then enjoy a guided tour of Tangier before continuing on, travelling to the blue city of Chefchaouen.
Stop in Tangier for a guided tour of the medina before continuing on to Chefchaouen for the evening. The djellaba, the traditional hooded garment worn by the men and women of North Africa, was created here. Chefchaouen is a great place to check out many of Morocco's ancient crafts, or wander around the medina's winding streets lined with blue-washed houses.
Day 10: Chefchaouen
Enjoy a free day in Chefchaouen to explore. The city, whitewashed in different shades of blue, is spectacular on its own but with the surrounding mountains, it's a sight to behold.
Take in the view from the mountains by pre-booking the Rif Valley Mountains Hike. At sunset, opt to visit the Spanish Mosque for a stunning panoramic view of the city.
Day 11: Chefchaouen/Fès
Enjoy a G Adventures-supported traditional lunch before taking a guided tour of the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis before continuing on to Fès.
Continue through the rolling hills to the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Take a guided tour of the best-preserved Roman ruins in this part of Northern Africa, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
After, continue to the imperial city of Fès, the heart of arts and culture in Morocco.
Day 12: Fès
Explore the labyrinth of streets within the famous Fès medina with a local guide. Marvel at one of the ancient tanneries and take in the view from above.
Enjoy a half-day medina walking tour, with free time in the afternoon to explore more of the city.
The Fès medina is the world's largest living medieval medina and a UNESCO site. Explore the artisan quarters, sample treats from the carts, and view Fès' famous leather tannery from above.
Day 13: Fès/Marrakech
Transfer to Marrakech via Casablanca, stopping for lunch and some time to explore this seaside city along the way.
Travel to Marrakech, stopping en route in seaside Casablanca known for its colonial and art-deco buildings. Visit the spectacular Hassan II mosque and learn more about this masterpiece. Continue to Marrakech in time to start exploring the city.
Day 14: Marrakech
Enjoy a medina tour with a certified city guide. Opt to visit Djemaa el Fna Square in the evening to see the gathering of musicians and street performers.
Day 15: Marrakech
Depart at any time.
Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Michael M. - Traveled, December 2023
Excellent CEO for Spain & Portugal and a good CEO for Morocco, plenty of good information and plenty of free time to explore.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023
Annette H. - Traveled, December 2023
Great guide in Spainand Portugal. Reliable, safe transport including drivers. Sightseeing mostly well chosen.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023
Kathryn K. - Traveled, November 2023
Got to see all that we wanted however at times was a little rushed
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Michael I. - Traveled, November 2023
So much of the trips success depends on the dynamics of the group. That is beyond your control.. You have a good product but the group dynamic is a crap shoot hence the 8
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Katherine C. - Traveled, November 2023
We felt like we were safe and well supported throughout our experience. In Spain and Portugal we were given more freedom which was fantastic in that we could go off and do our own thing as it was safe, where's in Morocco we had multiple tours/guides included which was better to navigate the hustle and bustle of the moroccan cities. There was a perfect mix of freedom and support throughout the tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
James M. - Traveled, November 2023
All the countries were beautiful and it was an amazing experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Tracey M. - Traveled, November 2023
All Hotel accommodations were very poor quality even though I understood it was a 'classic' tour. The Hotel in Chefchaueon should be completely removed from the tour. It was dirty, had inadequate or missing lighting, we couldn't drink the water, only two small towels provided for 2 overnight stays for 2 people, no hot water in shower, The hotel in Marakech had the curtains falling off the windows, was dirty, inadequate bedding, he breakfast was very minimal and stale. Overall I rate the hotels and the breakfasts on the entire trip a zero.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Edina I. - Traveled, November 2023
This was my fourth trip with G Adventures and have enjoyed them all.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Shanan N. - Traveled, November 2023
Both of our tour guides were excellent. Oscar was amazing and showed us all the small local places along with keeping us safe and happy on the tour. Yacine was awesome as well and made us all feel welcomed and safe on our trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Gay P. - Traveled, November 2023
Small group travel allows you to make the most of a region or country through time spent with the guides, other travellers and on your own.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Lillian B. - Traveled, November 2023
Small group travelling with G Adventures is a more personable, social and flexible way to travel.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Marie F. - Traveled, November 2023
Great if someone wants to travel with a small group
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
James K. - Traveled, November 2023
Because my wife and I greatly appreciate the G Adventures',s style of travel and want to help promote your business to our family and friends.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Ashley S. - Traveled, November 2023
Would highly recommend. I liked that the hotels were very central and the balance between free time and time with the group was great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Alexander E. - Traveled, November 2023
A good length of tour taking in some of the highlights of 3 countries. Accommodation good throughout & tour inclusions added value. Great CEO on both sections
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Samantha S. - Traveled, November 2023
Good mix of group activities, optional activities, history and culture.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Daniel Q. - Traveled, November 2023
I love the countries the attention and all the services
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Lesley W. - Traveled, November 2023
Ethical practices of the company in supporting the local people while also caring for the planet.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Mary B. - Traveled, November 2023
I loved everything about the trip and the CEO'S made it a real pleasure to see so much in a relatively short time. We always recommend G to friends and anyone who',ll listen,))
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Jennifer I. - Traveled, October 2023
This was our second tour with G and we have really enjoyed our adventures and looking forward to. Ore with G.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/12/2023
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