This Spain, Portugal and Morocco tour from Barcelona brings together three countries in sixteen days. Madrid and Salamanca lead to Porto and Lisbon, while Andalusia adds Seville, Cordoba and Granada. Across the Strait, the route explores Rabat, the medina of Fez and Chefchaouen's blue streets. The journey ends in Madrid after a visit to Toledo.
Day 1. Barcelona – Zaragoza – Madrid
Departure from Barcelona at 7:45, towards Lleida and Zaragoza. In the Aragonese capital, we will have free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, one of the main landmarks of this city on the Ebro. We will then continue to Madrid for an overnight stay. This first stage links the Mediterranean with central Spain, stopping in Zaragoza before reaching the capital.
Day 2. Madrid · Panoramic city tour
After breakfast, we will discover Madrid on a panoramic city tour through its main avenues, squares and landmarks. This introduction helps you get your bearings and appreciate the contrast between the city's historic areas and broad urban thoroughfares. The rest of the day is free for walking, shopping or further sightseeing independently. Overnight stay.
Day 3. Madrid – Salamanca – Porto
After breakfast, we will head to Salamanca. We will have free time in its old town, where the university tradition and golden stone architecture accompany our walk. Its baroque Plaza Mayor is one of the city's most distinctive spaces. We will continue into Portugal and arrive in Porto. Overnight stay.
Day 4. Porto · City tour and winery
Breakfast and panoramic tour of Porto, a city closely linked to the Douro and the wine trade. The route takes in landmarks such as the cathedral, the Stock Exchange Palace and Santa Clara Church. We will finish at a winery with a port wine tasting. The rest of the day is free to continue discovering the city independently. Overnight stay.
Day 5. Porto – Aveiro – Coimbra – Fatima – Lisbon
After breakfast, we will leave for Aveiro, known for its canals and maritime atmosphere. We will continue to Coimbra, a city with a long university tradition, for free time. Our next stop is Fatima, with time to visit the basilica and sanctuary. We will arrive in Lisbon at the end of the day. Overnight stay and the option to attend an evening fado show, one of Portugal's most distinctive musical traditions.
Day 6. Lisbon · Panoramic city tour
Breakfast and panoramic tour of Lisbon, overlooking the Tagus estuary. We will explore areas including Eduardo VII Park, Rossio, Avenida da Liberdade and Madragoa. We will continue towards Belem, home to the tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and Jeronimos Monastery. The panoramic tour reveals this neighbourhood's links with Portuguese maritime history. Free afternoon, with an optional excursion to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. Overnight stay.
Day 7. Lisbon – Merida – Seville
After breakfast, we will cross the Spanish border and arrive in Merida. We will have free time to explore its archaeological heritage independently, particularly the theatre and amphitheatre. Lunch is at your own expense. We will then follow the Autovia de la Plata into Andalusia and arrive in Seville. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8. Seville · City tour
After breakfast, we will explore with a local guide the Maria Luisa Park, Plaza de Espana and Santa Cruz quarter. Their gardens, tiles, squares and narrow streets reveal different sides of Seville. We will also see the exterior of the cathedral and Giralda. There will be free time and optional activities, such as a boat trip on the Guadalquivir, a visit to the Maestranza bullring or a flamenco show. Overnight stay.
Day 9. Seville – Cordoba
After breakfast, we will head to Cordoba. The walking tour begins at Puerta de Almodovar and explores the Jewish Quarter before reaching the Mosque-Cathedral, with admission included. The monument's layers of architectural styles and the surrounding streets reveal different chapters of Cordoba's history. The rest of the day is free. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10. Cordoba – Ronda – Costa del Sol
After breakfast, we will leave Cordoba along the White Villages Route towards Ronda. We will have free time to explore this Andalusian town, known for its gorge and views over the mountain scenery. We will continue to the Costa del Sol to relax beside the Mediterranean. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 11. Costa del Sol – Tangier – Asilah – Rabat
Breakfast and departure for the port to cross the Strait of Gibraltar by ferry. After arriving in Tangier, we will head to Asilah, an Atlantic coastal town of white streets and a maritime atmosphere. We will have free time to explore and have lunch at our own expense. We will then continue to Rabat, Morocco's capital. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 12. Rabat – Fez
After breakfast, we will visit Rabat, with Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V as its main landmarks. We will continue to Fez to see the exterior of the Royal Palace and enter the medina of Fez el-Bali. The route includes Bab Boujloud, Es-Seffarine Square, craft districts, tanners and a madrasa. Lunch included. Workshops and narrow streets reveal the city's craft traditions. Overnight stay; dinner is not included.
Day 13. Fez – Chefchaouen – Tangier
Breakfast and departure for Chefchaouen. In this Rif town, blue facades and narrow streets create a distinctive urban landscape. We will have time to enjoy its atmosphere and Outta el Hammam Square before continuing to Tangier. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 14. Tangier – Costa del Sol
Breakfast and free time in Tangier before the transfer to the port. We will board the ferry back to Spain and continue by road to the Costa del Sol. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 15. Costa del Sol – Granada
After breakfast, we will travel to Granada and visit the Alhambra and Generalife, where Nasrid architecture combines with courtyards, fountains and gardens. This highlight of the Andalusian itinerary reveals the close relationship between water, vegetation and palace spaces. Dinner and overnight stay. An optional evening visit to Sacromonte with a zambra flamenco show is available. The Alhambra visit is subject to the access conditions stated in the Important information section.
Day 16. Granada – Toledo – Madrid
Breakfast and departure for Toledo. After the included lunch, we will enjoy panoramic views from Mirador del Valle and a walk through the old town. Views of the city above the Tagus and its historic streets offer a final monumental stop before continuing to Madrid. Arrival in Madrid and end of the tour.
