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Spain, Portugal & Morocco 2025
16 Day Tour from Madrid to Madrid
Tour Description:
On our Spain, Portugal, and Morocco tour, experience the rich history and distinct cultures of these three glorious countries. You'll overnight in Madrid, Seville, Granada, and the Costa del Sol in Spain; Coimbra and Lisbon in Portugal; and Rabat, Marrakesh, and Fez in Morocco. The tour starts in Madrid, where you’ll discover the main sights with a local guide. On the way to Portugal, visit Avila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its ancient, fortified towers and walls, and beautiful Salamanca. The Portuguese pearls you’ll discover on this affordable tour are Coimbra, Obidos, Fatima with its famous Sanctuary, and the capital, Lisbon. Cross the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco on the African continent by ferry to step back in time in Rabat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Morocco's capital. Fez is still the cultural and spiritual hub, and its centerpiece is the Medina, colorful maze of streets with the lively bazaar and exotic palaces, madrasas, fondouks, residences, mosques, and fountains dating back to the 13th-14th centuries. The red city of Marrakesh remains a tapestry of ramparts, mosques, palaces, gardens, vibrant public squares, and souks (markets). You’ll get to know this fascinating city with a local expert on the included sightseeing tour. Stop in Casablanca, Morocco's westernmost city. Its name still resonates because of the 1942 classic film with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Once back on the European continent, you will love the included guided visit to Granada's legendary Alhambra complex*, a lavish palace and fortress built by Moorish kings in 889 AD, and you will appreciate it even more after having visited Morocco. These are just some of the many highlights on this comprehensive and affordable Spain, Portugal, and Morocco tour. It's a memorable budget vacation for value-minded travel lovers.*Entrance to the Nasrid Palace is not guaranteed
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Dates & Pricing
| Wednesday 01 Jan 25 — Friday 17 Jan 25 | Starting at $2,999 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 21 Mar 25 — Sunday 06 Apr 25 | Starting at $3,049 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 04 Apr 25 — Sunday 20 Apr 25 | Starting at $3,199 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
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| Friday 28 Nov 25 — Sunday 14 Dec 25 | Starting at $2,999 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 21 Dec 25 — Tuesday 06 Jan 26 | Starting at $3,199 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingThe world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos 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. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!Special departures:Departures April 12 and 19 2025: Easter Departure May 03: Seville FeriaDeparture December 22 includes Christmas dinner and New Year’s special dinner in Marrakech
Notes:
Entrance to the Nasrid Palace of the Alhambra Complex is not guaranteed.The Alhambra complex is wheelchair accessible, but the entrance and route differ from those of the included guided visit.
Entrance to the Nasrid Palace of the Alhambra Complex is not guaranteed.The Alhambra complex is wheelchair accessible, but the entrance and route differ from those of the included guided visit.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
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
Day 2
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
Day 3
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
Day 4
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
Day 5
Henry the Navigator made Lisbon the 15th-century “Mistress of the Seas.” On the included guided tour, see his monument, the Belem Tower, the Moorish Citadel, and the impressive Commerce Square, also known as Black Horse Square. Spend the afternoon at leisure—maybe in the Alfama’s tile-decorated streets
Day 6
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.
Today’s Distance: 261 mi/ 420 km
Day 7
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. What is Seville without Flamenco? What is Flamenco without passion? Hear the clicks of heels and castanets tonight on the optional outing to experience a fascinating performance
Day 8
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
Day 9
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
Day 10
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
Day 11
Today, travel through the fragrant cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains, where peaks soar above 13,000 feet in elevation. This range is home to the endangered Barbary apes, wild boars, and polecats. On your way north to Fez, enjoy glimpses of North African village life.
Today’s Distance: 311 mi/ 500 km
Day 12
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
Day 13
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
Day 14
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
Day 15
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
Day 16
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Accommodations
Accommodations| Madrid | Coimbra | Lisbon | Seville | Rabat | Marrakesh | Fez | Mijas | Granada |
Praga
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Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
