16 DAYS. 3 COUNTRIES. ICONIC MEMORIES.

The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Your tour includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert STC Tours Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi, and a ferry crossing of the Straits of Gibraltar.

Trip Includes:

COUNTRIES:

• Spain

• Portugal

• Morocco

MEALS

• Breakfast 12

• Lunch 1

• Dinner 5

Price:

$3,895 per person (airfare not included)

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Iberian Discovery & Morocco

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Tour Highlights

Discover something unexpected and unforgettable in the special way only STC Tours can share—with sightseeing highlights to off-the-beaten-path surprises to out of this world moments you’ll remember for a lifetime!

DAY-BY-DAY Itinerary

ARRIVE IN MADRID, SPAIN

• Check into your hotel. Take advantage of any free time to explore lively Madrid with the help of the CosmosGO app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.

• dinner

2

MADRID

• Spaniards say the Spanish capital, situated 2,180 feet above sea level, is the nearest thing to Heaven. It’s certainly worth making the most of today by joining the included guided sightseeing tour: a full panoramic drive by way of the Calle Alcalà, Parliament Square, and a picture stop outside the Royal Palace. Take an optional trip to Toledo to revel in the splendid setting of this old walled city above the Tagus River. Made famous in El Greco’s painting, today it resembles a great open-air museum of Spanish history and art.

• breakfast

• While we include select excursions on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.

• Discover Toledo

  Discover majestic Toledo, an incredible melting pot of Jewish, Islamic, and Christian influence over the centuries, making it one of Europe's most interesting and unique walled medieval cities!

  5h 0m

  price range: $$

3

MADRID–ÁVILA–SALAMANCA–COIMBRA, PORTUGAL

• Visit ancient, fortified Ávila with its many towers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Salamanca and make sure you spend some time wandering around Plaza Mayor, the grandest square in Spain. Cross the border in Guarda, the highest town in Portugal. From here, descend to the valleys of the Serra da Estrela to Coimbra.
  Today’s Distance: 329 mi/ 530 km

• breakfastdinner

4

COIMBRA–FÁTIMA–OBIDOS–LISBON

• Enjoy an orientation tour of Coimbra, celebrated for its beauty and ancient university. Later, travel southward to visit the Sanctuary of Fátima, one of Europe’s most visited Marian shrines. Continue to picturesque fortified Obidos, before reaching Lisbon for two overnights.
  Today’s Distance: 168 mi/ 270 km

• breakfast

5

LISBON

• Henry the Navigator made Lisbon the 15th-century “Mistress of the Seas.” On the included guided tour, see his monument, the Belem Tower, and the Moorish Citadel. Spend the afternoon at leisure—maybe in the Alfama’s tile-decorated streets.

• breakfast

• While we include select excursions on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.

• The Portuguese Riviera with Cascais & Sintra

  Enjoy a captivating half-day discovery of the luxurious Portuguese Riviera--home of Europe's rich, famous, and royal--with stops in the royal retreats of Cascais and Sintra!

  5h 0m

  price range: $$

6

LISBON–SEVILLE, SPAIN

• From the rolling plains of the Alentejo with its woodlands of cork and eucalyptus trees, head south to the brilliant light of Andalusia. Admire its neat, white-painted villages and sun-drenched plantations of olives, figs, and almonds while traveling towards magnificent Seville. During an optional outing to a fascinating Flamenco Show, feel the passion and pride of Seville with every click of the heels and castanets.
  Today’s Distance: 261 mi/ 420 km

• breakfastdinner

• While we include select excursions on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.

• Classic Flamenco Show

  Experience the passion and spirit of Seville on this incredible outing to a classic flamenco show!

  2h 0m

  price range: $$

7

SEVILLE

• Enjoy an included sightseeing tour of this vibrant city. Walk in the city centre, see some of the main highlights and spend time admiring the impressive Plaza d’España. Notice the banks of tiles representing the provinces of Spain. A frequent ritual for Spanish visitors is to look for the space dedicated to their province to take photographs. You may want to do the same with the one you enjoyed the most so far. Afternoon at leisure.

• breakfast

8

SEVILLE–FERRY TO MOROCCO–RABAT

• Drive through Spain’s pretty sherry wine region and head south to the coast. Here, embark the ferry and cruise across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco on the African continent. Travel along what was once the infamous Barbary Coast, then continue the drive south to Rabat, one of Morocco’s imperial cities.
  Today’s Distance: 311 mi/ 500 km

• breakfastdinner

9

RABAT–CASABLANCA–MARRAKESH

• Today starts with an included guided city sightseeing tour of the country’s lively capital, Rabat, with a visit to Kasbah des Oudaias. Later, reach Morocco’s westernmost city: Casablanca. Enjoy an orientation drive in this modern city and see the illustrious Hassan II Mosque. One of the largest mosques in the world, its minaret soars 689 feet into the sky. Continue to the “red” oasis city of Marrakesh. Tonight, discover the colorful culture and cuisine of the original inhabitants of North Africa with an optional exotic floor show and dinner Berber style is the perfect way to spend a night in Morocco.
  Today’s Distance: 227 mi/ 365 km

• breakfast

• While we include select excursions on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.

• 1001 Nights in Marrakech

  The magic of Morocco awaits during this impressive evening featuring feast of local specialties and wine, and an amazing folklore show with music, belly dancing, and more!

  2h 30m

  price range: $$

10

MARRAKESH

• Today’s included city sightseeing with a Local Guide will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Founded in the 9th century, Marrakesh remains a tapestry of ramparts, mosques, palaces, gardens, and vibrant public squares and souks (markets)—where buying and selling and a fascinating carnival of entertainment occurs daily. Also visit the Bahia Palace and Majorelle Gardens.

• breakfastdinner

• While we include select excursions on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.

• Ourika Valley with Berber Home Visit

  Spend half a day exploring the scenic Ourika Valley, the most popular valley in the High Atlas Mountains, and visit a traditional Berber home to experience the Berber way of life!

  4h 0m

  price range: $

11

MARRAKESH–FEZ

• Today, sit back, relax, and watch the scenery pass by as you travel north to vibrant Fez, the oldest of the Imperial Cities.
  Today’s Distance: 311 mi/ 500 km

• breakfastdinner

12

FEZ

• Ancient Fez is a city of outstanding scenic beauty. Visit the Medina during the included sightseeing tour this morning and enjoy the maze of narrow streets through the brilliant bazaars and exotic atmosphere. The madrasas, fondouks, palaces, residences, mosques, and fountains dating back to the 13th century are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, explore further on your own. The Moor the merrier tonight with an unforgettable optional Moroccan evening of Moorish food, authentic folklore music, and dance, including belly dancing.

• breakfast

• While we include select excursions on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.

• Dinner & Folklore in Fez

  You'll feel like a sultan on this unforgettable evening featuring mouthwatering Moorish food, and traditional Arabian, Oriental, and Bedouin music and dance.

  3h 0m

  price range: $$

13

FEZ–FERRY CROSSING TO SPAIN–MIJAS

• Today, an early departure takes you north for the ferry crossing back to mainland Spain to the Costa del Sol. Overnight in Mijas.
  Today’s Distance: 323 mi/ 520 km

• breakfastdinner

14

MIJAS–GRANADA

• Travel along the Costa del Sol to Granada in the heart of Andalusia. Enjoy an included guided visit of the Alhambra Complex*, a lavish palace and fortress built by Moorish kings. Marvel at its architectural Moorish beauty and magnificent gardens, with construction dating back to 889 AD. Today’s Distance: 162 mi/ 260 km
  
  NOTE:
  *Alhambra complex: Entrance to Nasrid Palace is not guaranteed.

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15

GRANADA–MADRID

• Travel through the very heart of Don Quixote’s La Mancha, famed for its castle and windmills, on your way to Madrid.
  Today’s Distance: 267 mi/ 430 km

• breakfast

16

MADRID

• Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

• breakfast