Iberian Discovery & Morocco 2024
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Tour Code:
ZW4
Start City:
Madrid
End City:
Madrid
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
13 days
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Tour Itinerary
Variety is the spice of life—and of every great vacation. In addition to the ports, sherries, and sangrias for which Spain and Portugal are famous, this tour of the Iberian Peninsula adds the tantalizing taste of Morocco to your rich itinerary. Following the scent of fresh mint, ginger, and turmeric through the narrow streets of Tangier—and the scenic winding roads to the dramatic views of Cap Spartel—adds just the right kick to your tasty tour of Spain and Portugal. Beyond Portugal’s lively Lisbon, the pilgrimage site of Fátima, and the cork farms of Azaria, we pop open the fun in Spain with visits to artsy Madrid, ancient Seville, storied Granada, medieval Toledo, and the famous Costa del Sol where you’ll have a full day at leisure for your choice of sunbathing, boutique browsing, people watching, or all of the above.
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Day 1
ARRIVE IN MADRID, SPAINWelcome to Madrid! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)MADRID-FOUNTAIN.jpg
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Day 2
MADRIDMasterpieces 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.MADRID-PRADO.jpg
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Day 3
MADRID–SEGOVIA–AVILA–SALAMANCASpectacular 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.SEGOVIA.jpg
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Day 4
SALAMANCA–FÁTIMA, PORTUGAL–LISBONThe 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. FATIMA-SANCTUARY-OF-OUR-LADY.jpg
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Day 5
LISBONLovely 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.LISBON-JERONIMOS-MONASTERY.jpg
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Day 6
LISBON–AZARUJA–SEVILLE, SPAINTimeless 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. AZARUJA-CORK-TREE.jpg
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Day 7
SEVILLEThe 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.SEVILLE-PLAZA-DE-ESPANA.jpg
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Day 8
SEVILLE–TANGIER, MOROCCOStrait 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. TANGIER-MINT-TEA.jpg
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Day 9
TANGIER–COSTA DEL SOL, SPAINCobblestones & 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. TANGIER-KASBAH.jpg
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Day 10
COSTA DEL SOLSea & 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!COSTA-DEL-SOL-COAST.jpg
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Day 11
COSTA DEL SOL–GRANADASplendid 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.GRANADA-ALHAMBRA.jpg
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Day 12
GRANADA–TOLEDO–MADRIDCity 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.TOLEDO-CITYSCAPE.jpg
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Day 13
MADRIDSafe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)MADRID-STATUE.jpg
Meals: Breakfast
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Ctra. Ledesma Km 12
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Avda Jose Malhoa, 23
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Doctor Pedro De Castro 1
Sevilla , Spain
Place Du Maghreb Arabe
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There is a lot of walking involved on this trip including optional excursions and their were some people who were on our trip that we not physically able to walk on uneven ground or that many walking trips. Even getting in and out of the coach was a bit of a struggle for some. On some days we walked between 2.5 miles to 5.5 miles.
The local guides were sometimes hard to understand and walked so fast you could not see much and did not have time take pictures. The meals included with the tour were under par. At some hotels we had to wait two hours to get our suitcases and that was very inconvenient. The hotels we stayed in were very nice and offered great breakfasts.
This trip did exceed my expectations. It was busy from the moment I got to Warsaw, and moving forward, I got to see and feel the World War II theme throughout. The accommodations were excellent. The tour guide, Rudolf, kept us all on task. He was extremely knowledgeable and was very professional. I loved the way he personalized our journey with his own personal anecdotes and played music on the bus that was so relevant. He even provided a personal CD of the music that reflected local composers of the region. It was a fantastic and memorable trip. Grant provided all the information accurately before departure, including itinerary, airline tickets, with ample time for each of the connecting flights. Grant, Affordable Tours, did a fantastic job arranging this trip.
This was an exceptional experience. Derek was able to answer all of my questions prior to departure and even provided recommendations of food options. Our guide Pedro was the absolute best! He was attentive and paid attention to all of the details. His customer service was beyond approach. I would highly recommend using Derek with Affordable Tours and Pedro with Globus for the Iberian Discovery & Morocco.
Was a great trip! Local guides and Tour Director, Pedro were excellent. Food and hotels, top notch.
I had a great time on my recent trip(Iberian discovery with Morocco.Globus is great as well as the tour director and our friver.I look forward to travel again with the company.
This was our first bus tour and we found it to be more driven and hectic than we prefer. Future trip will be just the two of us with our usual focus of one major city and side trips.
Our escorted tour with Globus through Spain, Portugal and Morocco was a great experience for our entire family. It ran just as expected and the Tour Guide (Luis) as well as our driver (Pedro) always went the extra mile to try to make it into an absolute success. We are invited to continue planning our family trips with Globus.
Best vacation experience, meeting all expectations. From the booking process to each scheduled and optional tours, the best of everything! Thank you!
This tour was made exceptional because of our tour director Angel. He was very knowledgeable about the Spanish history, and because of his knowledge it made it very interesting. In addition, he had a great sense of humor and he was very kind and patient with every member of the group. He showed a lot of respect for other nationalities as well and never had a negative comment. He was able to keep the group on schedule and we were able to see a lot of sights without any pressure.
Exceeded our expectations.
There were a few issues with a couple of our hotel rooms on this trip but overall the vacation was wonderful.
Everything went as advised on this tour. It is an ambitious itinerary which can be tiring but all in all we were pleased with everything.
Iberian vacation 2017 with Globus was a great trip. The trip guide was outstanding. Almost all of the local guides were as good. Overall, we had a wonderful time.
Rooms were in better hotels than what we expected. This was a nice surprise. One hotel at the Hacienda Zorita outside Salmanca was a luxury spa hotel; very, very nice, and not expected. Two of the hotels had very firm beds, almost like a slab of wood. Generally very good. Breakfasts were all outstanding, but European coffee is different than U.S., and we understand that. Delightful food overall, but one or two of the group dinners were not as good as eating out on our own. We did both, and talked with guests that did both and it is a mixed bag. Guides were exceptionally knowledgable and we appreciated their insights.
There was a one-night stay in Morocco, and while it was a unique experience to see Tangier and northern Africa, this itinerary was not of the same quality as Spain and Portugal. The optional tour to the coast was just so-so. It was a long ride for just a walk through the old town and some street musicians. Tangier was charming in the market area but once on the streets, the people trying to sell you things were persistent and annoying.
We have done several tours abroad. The tour guide on this tour was the best we have ever traveled with.
Of all the hotels on this trip, Hotel Agumar was the worst in quality. It didn't match the price point of the package and other people in the group agreed. The best one was the Melia Torremolinos. It was the best combo of quality and location. My suggestion too is to include more in the base package and less on the optional to make it more valuable for more of the people.
Great tour with Globus.
Our tour through Globus to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco was a very good tour, and our tour director, was one of the best directors we have had on a tour. She is experienced, knowledgable, and well organized, as well as pleasant and personable. Thanks for helping us have a wonderful experience.
This was the first trip we ever made with Globus. It was a wonderful experience and we were delighted in seeing the countries we visited. Our tour guide has an excellent background in the history and geopgraphical areas, and has an engaging personality. She was most helpful in every way. One suggestion I would make: This was a very energetic tour with lots of walking and upstairs climbing. Perhaps this should be emphasised in your literature so that senior citizens, or persons with some physical diabilities would be aware of the obligations involved.
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