Iberian Discovery & Morocco
Iberian Discovery & Morocco
Iberian Discovery & Morocco
13 Days Starting and ending in Madrid, Spain
Visiting: Madrid, Salamanca, Lisbon, Seville, Tangier, Costa del Sol, Granada, Europe
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Tour code:
ZW-2025
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Iberian Peninsula and Morocco with the "Iberian Discovery & Morocco" tour. This cultural adventure takes you through the historic and scenic landscapes of Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar, and Morocco. Begin in Madrid with guided sightseeing, including the Prado Museum, and continue to the medieval towns of Segovia and Avila. Experience the spiritual aura of Fátima in Portugal and the vibrant city of Lisbon. Cross into Andalusia to explore Seville, then ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar to the exotic city of Tangier. Enjoy the sun-soaked Costa del Sol, marvel at the Alhambra in Granada, and conclude with a visit to the historic city of Toledo. This tour offers a rich blend of history, art, and culture, with comfortable accommodations and expert guides to enhance your experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Madrid,Spain
Location: Madrid
Accommodation Name: Gran Hotel Conde Duque
Meals Included: Dinner
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Day 2: Madrid
Location: Madrid
Accommodation Name: Gran Hotel Conde Duque
Meals Included: Breakfast
MADRID Masterpieces in Madrid MADRID Guided sightseeing includes the Prado Museum and sights of Cibeles Fountain and Calle Alcala. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTART & ARCHITECTURE The Prado Museum houses one of the world’s largest art collections, including its amazing assortment of masterpieces by historic artists like Velasquez, Goya, and El Greco. The famous museum also displays the works of renowned European masters, including Rubens and Rembrandt, along with a stunning collection of Greco-Roman statues.
Day 3: Madrid,Segovia,Avila,Salamanca
Location: Salamanca
Accommodation Name: Hacienda Zorita Wine and Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
MADRID–SEGOVIA–AVILA–SALAMANCA Spectacular Spain SEGOVIA See the Roman Aqueduct.AVILA Visit the medieval walled town.SALAMANCA Take an orientation walk to Plaza Mayor. [LF] Enjoy a wine tasting with dinner at Hacienda Zorita, which once hosted Christopher Columbus. (B,D) 180 mi / 290 kmLOCAL FAVORITELOCAL TASTES A former monastery overlooking the River Tormes, Hacienda Zorita is a magnificent wine resort with an impressive history dating back to the 14th century. Experience culinary delights, and a wine tasting in the cellars of this blissful vineyard retreat in the Duero Valley.
Day 4: Salamanca,Fátima,Portugal,Lisbon
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation Name: Mercure Lisboa
Meals Included: Breakfast
SALAMANCA–FÁTIMA, PORTUGAL–LISBON The Legends of Portugal Scenic drive through the Serra da Estrela Mountain range en route to Fátima.FÁTIMA Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary with free time for lunch before departing for Lisbon. (B) 329 mi / 530 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORY & MYSTERY Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, one of the Catholic faith’s most visited pilgrimage site for its legend of apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children in 1917.
Day 5: Lisbon
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation Name: Mercure Lisboa
Meals Included: Breakfast
LISBON Lovely Lisbon LISBON Guided sightseeing includes Jeronimos Monastery and cloister, a photo stop at Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOTS The stunning capital city of Portugal is a treasure trove of historic and architectural masterpieces. Lisbon is home to the 16th-century Monastery of Jerónimos, adorned with its 100-foot façade featuring images of St. Michael the Archangel and Our Lady of Belém. See the 16th-century Belém Tower, which served as a fortress but also as an embarkation point for sailors and was their last sight of land before the start of their journey. Lisbon’s Monument to the Discoveries pays monumental homage to great Portuguese explorers with a spectacular carved prow of an ancient ship.
Day 6: Lisbon,Azaruja,Seville,Spain
Location: Seville
Accommodation Name: Melia Sevilla
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
LISBON–AZARUJA–SEVILLE, SPAIN Timeless Traditions AZARUJA [LF] Visit a cork factory. Scenic drive into the Andalusia region to Seville. (B,D) 273 mi / 440 kmLOCAL FAVORITE CULTURE & TRADITION Did you know that Portugal produces half the world's cork? Harvested from its bounty of cork trees, this spongy natural resource is used to create bottle corks, flooring, and even cricket balls. Visit a Cork Factory in Evora to learn about this traditional artisanship of generations in Azaruja.
Day 7: Seville
Location: Seville
Accommodation Name: Melia Sevilla
Meals Included: Breakfast
SEVILLE The Squares of Seville SEVILLE Visit Plaza de España. Guided sightseeing includes Casa de Pilatos, and a walk through the Santa Cruz quarter. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOT Walk through Seville’s picturesque Plaza de España, originally built for Seville's Ibero-American Expo at the 1929 World's Fair, the 540,000-square-foot plaza features a sprawling mosaic patio. Explore the historic Santa Cruz quarter and its magical maze of tapas, flamenco, and cafés.
Day 8: Seville,Tangier,Morocco
Location: Tangier
Accommodation Name: Hilton Garden Inn City Center
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
SEVILLE–TANGIER, MOROCCO Strait to Morocco STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR Ferry crossing to Morocco. TANGIER Guided sightseeing includes a [LF] panoramic drive to Cap Spartel and enjoy mint tea with biscuits. Join your travel companions for a dinner with Moroccan entertainment at your hotel. (B,D)155 mi / 250 kmLOCAL FAVORITE EPIC RIDE See the striking beauty of Morocco on a panoramic drive to Cap Spartel. This lofty promontory sits at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, with sweeping views of the sea. Mint tea and biscuits are the perfect refreshment along the way.
Day 9: Tangier,Costa Del Sol,Spain
Location: Tangier
Accommodation Name: Melia Costa Del Sol
Meals Included: Breakfast
TANGIER–COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN Cobblestones & Kasbah Streets TANGIER An orientation walk includes Grand Socco square. Free time to explore the narrow streets of the kasbah before boarding a ferry back to Spain. (B) 81 mi / 130 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURAL GEMS Explore Tangiers and stroll around the Grand Socco – the historic circular roundabout separating the old Médina with its vibrant markets and blue and white buildings from the modern downtown area.
Day 10: Costa Del Sol
Location: Costa del Sol
Accommodation Name: Melia Costa Del Sol
Meals Included: Breakfast
COSTA DEL SOL Sea & Sun COSTA DEL SOL Enjoy a free day on the coast. (B)FREE TIME TIPSEXPLORE MORE Endless beaches to stroll along, hidden caves, white villages that scatter the mountains, historical landmarks with centuries of culture, evenings spent sipping cocktails by the sea, pleasant temperatures all year round and happy friendly people that make you feel at home. These are the many ingredients of the area. Take your pick!
Day 11: Costa Del Sol,Granada
Location: Granada
Accommodation Name: Hotel Saray
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
COSTA DEL SOL–GRANADA Splendid Spain GRANADA Guided walking tour includes the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife. Lunch at a local restaurant. Free time this afternoon. (B,L) 87 mi / 140 kmNOTE:Day 11 Alhambra complex: Entrance to Nasrid Palace is not guaranteedTOUR HIGHLIGHTARCHITECTURAL GEMS Granada’s Alhambra Complex stands as one of the largest ancient aristocratic sites of Western Muslim culture. Its leafy lanes and streams enhance the grand water gardens of Generalife, at the once summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid rulers.
Day 12: Granada,Toledo,Madrid
Location: Madrid
Accommodation Name: Gran Hotel Conde Duque
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
GRANADA–TOLEDO–MADRID City of Three Cultures TOLEDO Join a walking tour with a Local Guide. Visit a Damascene steel workshop.MADRID Enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 292 mi / 470 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURE & TRADITION Known as the “City of Three Cultures” Toledo gets its nickname from the ancient influences of the Romans, Visigoths, and North African Moors – evident in the city’s well-preserved synagogues, mosques, and cathedrals. See the Gothic cathedral, Santo Tomé Church with one of El Greco’s masterpieces, and Santa Maria La Blanca Synagogue on a walk through this dynamic city.
Day 13: Madrid
Location: Madrid
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at various hotels including Gran Hotel Conde Duque in Madrid, Hacienda Zorita Wine and Spa in Salamanca, Mercure Lisboa in Lisbon, Melia Sevilla in Seville, Hilton Garden Inn City Center in Tangier, Melia Costa Del Sol in Costa del Sol, and Hotel Saray in Granada.
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Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 1 lunch, 5 three-course dinners.
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Guided Sightseeing
Guided sightseeing in Madrid, Lisbon, Seville, Tangier, and Granada.
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Ferry Crossing
Ferry crossing from Spain to Morocco and back.
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Wine Tasting
Enjoy a wine tasting with dinner at Hacienda Zorita in Salamanca.
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Cork Factory Visit
Visit a cork factory in Azaruja.
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UNESCO Sites
Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Alhambra and Generalife in Granada, Historic City of Toledo, Monastery of the Hieronymites in Lisbon, Old City of Salamanca, Old Town of Avila, and Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct.
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Local Experiences
Enjoy local experiences such as a panoramic drive to Cap Spartel in Tangier and mint tea with biscuits.
What's Not Included
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Entrance to Nasrid Palace
Entrance to Nasrid Palace in the Alhambra complex is not guaranteed.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 1 Lunch, 5 three-course dinners
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Alhambra and Generalife Granada|Historic City of Toledo|Monastery of the Hieronymites in Lisbon|Old City of Salamanca|Old Town of Avila|Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct
Accommodation
Madrid: Gran Hotel Conde Duque, Salamanca: Hacienda Zorita Wine and Spa, Lisbon: Mercure Lisboa, Seville: Melia Sevilla, Tangier: Hilton Garden Inn City Center, Costa del Sol: Melia Costa Del Sol, Granada: Hotel Saray
Mode of Transport
The tour includes scenic drives through various regions, ferry crossings, and guided sightseeing tours in multiple cities, ensuring a comfortable and comprehensive travel experience.
Notes
Guests are required to manage their own luggage through customs, and when embarking and disembarking the ferry portion of this tour. The Alhambra complex: Entrance to the Nasrid Palace is not guaranteed.The Alhambra complex is wheelchair accessible, but the entrance and route differ from those of the included guided visit.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
The tour includes stays at various hotels such as Gran Hotel Conde Duque in Madrid, Hacienda Zorita Wine and Spa in Salamanca, Mercure Lisboa in Lisbon, Melia Sevilla in Seville, Hilton Garden Inn City Center in Tangier, Melia Costa Del Sol in Costa del Sol, and Hotel Saray in Granada.
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Are there any special activities included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes several special activities such as a wine tasting with dinner at Hacienda Zorita in Salamanca, a visit to a cork factory in Azaruja, and a panoramic drive to Cap Spartel in Tangier with mint tea and biscuits.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes a full buffet breakfast daily, one lunch, and five three-course dinners.
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Will there be any free time during the tour?
Yes, there will be free time on several occasions, including an afternoon and evening in Lisbon, time to explore the narrow streets of the kasbah in Tangier, and a free day on the coast in Costa del Sol.
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What are some of the guided sightseeing activities included?
Guided sightseeing activities include visits to the Prado Museum in Madrid, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Fátima, Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon, Casa de Pilatos and the Santa Cruz quarter in Seville, and the Alhambra complex and Water Gardens of the Generalife in Granada.
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Are there any UNESCO World Heritage Sites included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes visits to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Alhambra and Generalife in Granada, the Historic City of Toledo, the Monastery of the Hieronymites in Lisbon, the Old City of Salamanca, the Old Town of Avila, and the Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct.
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What is the group size for this tour?
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates, which are limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour includes a scenic drive through various regions, a ferry crossing to Morocco, and guided walks in several cities.
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What happens on the last day of the tour?
On the last day of the tour, your vacation ends with breakfast in Madrid.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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