16 Day Wonders Of Spain & Morocco
Experience a superior level of comfort. Our Small Group tours have been crafted for Inspiring Vacations travellers exclusively, with personal and unique experiences in mind. Travel with no more than 26 people, allowing for a more personalised and immersive experience. Please see the Important Information on your selected tour for the exact group size.
This tour is fully escorted by a dedicated tour leader who will accompany you throughout the tour. If your tour includes multiple countries, you will be met by a new tour leader in each country and any internal flights included will be unescorted.
This tour is categorised as 4 out of 5
Packed itinerary with maximum exploration: Embark on a whirlwind sightseeing tour with minimal downtime. This tour maximises your exploration, keeping you on the move and ticking off must-see locations. A good fitness level and mobility are required to keep pace with this action-packed adventure!
As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.
✓ Limited Time Offer - Add return international airfares for only $999
✓ Airport transfers included on the first and last day of tour
✓ All Transportation - comfortable, dedicated, luxury coach transportation throughout.
✓ Incredible sightseeing including guided Madrid city tour, Cordoba (Mosque entrance included), Seville (Cathedral entrance included), Explore the bustling medinas of Fez and Marrakesh, entry to the magnificent Alhambra in Granada
✓ Welcome Tapas experience dinner, Flamenco experience with dinner, Olive Oil tasting at a Local Almazara, Farewell market experience dinner
✓ Small group experience with no more than 24 guests
✓ 15 nights in 4 star accommodation
✓ 2 nights relaxing on the famous Costa Del Sol
✓ Daily breakfast plus 7 dinners
✓ Fully escorted by an expert tour leader
✓ In-depth sightseeing as per the itinerary
Travel with the experts for a carefully curated, value-packed discovery of the world's most iconic destinations. Our tours are bursting with must-see sights, rich experiences and quality inclusions, all at an unbeatable price. Bucket list dreams are ticked off on these all-encompassing journeys.
Welcome to Spain! You’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
You’ll meet your tour guide and fellow travellers tomorrow morning. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore this energetic city. Make like a Madrileño and take a paseo por la noche, a cherished evening stroll. Puerta del Sol, the heart of the city, is a busy plaza where you can find street performers, loads of restaurants and shops and the iconic statue ‘The Bear and the Strawberry Tree’.
Gran Vía, also known as the street that never sleeps, is the main shopping and tourist artery in the centre of the capital. On this lively strip you’ll find great restaurants, theatre, shopping and more. Look up – the buildings are exquisite. Calle Cava Baja is the city’s famed tapas street. Patatas bravas, anyone?
Please note: Some flights may depart the day before.
Check in: Passengers will be arriving at various times throughout the day from as early as 6am through to late evening. If arriving prior to standard check-in time, which is generally 3pm local time, you are welcome to leave your luggage with hotel reception and explore your surroundings until check-in becomes available, as there are generally no scheduled activities on Day 1 of the itinerary. The hotel may grant early check-in, however this is strictly subject to availability and at the hotel’s discretion.
This morning, meet your tour guide and the rest of your group. Enjoy breakfast before heading out to explore Madrid on a guided city tour.
Explore Barrio de la Morería, the Hapsburgs District, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá.
Continue on to contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium.
Today we head for Andalusian soils. After breakfast enjoy the drive to Caceres. Considered a World Heritage site due of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. We continue towards Cordoba - an important Roman city and major Islamic centre in the Middle Ages.
This morning we embark on a guided tour of Cordoba’s impressive Mosque.
Later, stroll through the narrow, winding streets of the Jewish Quarter, located in the historic city centre. The Jewish quarter of Cordoba retains the traditional urban layout of a medieval city. This afternoon, we continue journey towards Seville.
Explore the city on a morning tour of the Andalusian Capital, Seville.
We visit Seville Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome.Its a testament to the historic health and importance of Seville. Continue to The barrio de Santa Cruz - the former Jewish quarter of Seville. It's then off to Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. This afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the city of light.
After breakfast we drive south passing through typical Andalusian villages to reach Ronda. Enjoy some free time to admire this town with Celtic origins. Take it the marvelous view of the nearby valley and mountain range. We continue our journey before enjoying an authentic olive oil experience at a local Almazara. Walk through fields of olive tree and taste organic olive oil, fresh from production. We continue to the Costa del Sol later today.
Enjoy a free day relaxing at the beach on the Costa Del Sol.
Make sure you have your passport handy today. After breakfast, we drive along the picturesque coastal route of the Costa del Sol, arriving in Tarifa. Board the ferry, for the short crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar towards North Africa. Arriving in Tangier, we disembark, clear customs and drive south to Casablanca. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this vibrant modern city.
Today, we set out on a city tour of Casablanca. Visit Anfa Boulevard, Nations square, and the imposing Hassan II Grand Mosque. Afterwards we continue towards Marrakech; capital of the
South and located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and desert. Enjoy a city sightseeing tour, including the Koutoubia Tower, twin tower of the
Giralda in Seville, Saadines Tombs and Bay Palace. We explore medinas and souks on foot before walking into the magic of Jma El Fna Square, packed with fortune tellers, steaming food stalls, acrobats and the residents of this great city, all making the center of the city an open air theater. Don’t forget your camera.
This morning we depart early for Morocco’s modern capital - Rabat. Visit the Royal Palace, Mohamed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower on a driving city tour.
Later we continue to Meknes. Often overlooked, this small Imperial city holds plenty of secrets. We visit the Imposing Gates of Bab el Mansour and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, who ruled the city in the 17th Century. We continue to Fez this afternoon.
Enjoy a morning city tour of Morocco's oldest and most monumental Imperial City.
Dodge donkey carts in the car-free narrow alleys and laneways of this ancient city. Stumble upon cooling fountains in medinas, see mosques and glance up at towering minarets, watch dough being carried off to communal bakeries, and gaze at fortified city gates. Fez gives you a strong indication of what it feels like to step back in time. This afternoon is free to continue exploring.
After breakfast we head back to Tangier. Another passport day, we transfer to the pier and board the ferry to return to Spain. After disembarking we drive towards the Costa del Sol.
Another stunning day at leisure to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas.
Today is a highlight of our trip across the Iberian Peninsula to visit one of the jewels of Spain, Granada. Enjoy a guided tour of the world famous Alhambra. Their showpiece palaces, the 14th-century Palacios Nazaríes, are among the finest Islamic buildings in Europe and, together with the Generalife gardens, form Alhambra's great headline act.
After some time at leisure, join your fellow travelers to experience an authentic Gypsy Flamenco dinner show..
Today it's off to the impressive Imperial city of Toledo, where Christian, Moor and Jewish residents have lived together for centuries. Enjoy a guided city tour of this historical old town, wandering through its narrow streets. After that we continue back to Madrid. After some time to freshen up, we meet for a farewell market experience dinner.
Enjoy one last delicious breakfast this morning, before your adventure comes to an end. After checking out of your hotel, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.
We hope you’ve enjoyed this extraordinary journey.
Check out: Passengers will be departing at various times throughout the day. Standard hotel check-out times will apply no matter what time your flight is scheduled to depart. Check-out time is generally anywhere from 10am-12pm. You are welcome to leave your luggage at hotel reception and spend your final moments of free time exploring the area or, alternatively, please speak with hotel staff if you would like to extend your check-out time. Please note this service is subject to availability and will likely come at an additional cost. Your tour guide (or hotel staff) will confirm the time of your airport transfer with you directly.
Secure your trip with a $99.00 deposit per person.
Once we receive your deposit, we will send you an invoice with your remaining balance and payment options.
Instalment Schedule:
Please refer to conditions below, which are agreed to at time of purchase.
Can I extend my stay pre- and/or post-tour?
This depends on the package you are booking.
Where available, extensions must be added at time of purchase and cannot be added post-purchase unless inside the 7-day cooling off period.
We can assist in arranging your airfares to accommodate an extension; however, you must also book the additional nights’ accommodation through us at time of booking (where available as an add-on):
When adding additional nights to your booking, the cost of the extra nights’ accommodation will be reflected on your invoice and payable with the final balance.
Airfare surcharges may apply if extending due to airfare seasonal changes and possible fare differences. These are payable at the time of selecting your desired airfare.
The second installment of your booking must be made before airfares can be booked.
Outside of extending your stay you must select Land Only if:
If you are interested in one of the above options, please select LAND ONLY at time of check-out and you will need to arrange your own airfares. Inspiring Vacations will not be accountable for flight delays or missed tour components due to late arrival or airline changes.
How to book my flights through the flight portal:
As the travel industry moves towards providing customers with more self-service options, we are excited that our customers will have the opportunity to book their flights through our flight portal. If this option is available to you, you will be notified once flights are available to book for your selected departure date. Flights may be booked by Inspiring Vacations at any time.
Please visit our FAQ for more information.
Conditions of flights for this package bookable by Inspiring Vacations:
Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points
Inspiring Vacations do not arrange seat selection. It is important to highlight that some airlines do not allow pre-selected seats or they may charge a fee to do so. We strongly suggest you contact the airline directly with seating allocation requirements and or arrive at the airport earlier to arrange your seating. While we do not add frequent flyer member details to bookings, you can do this directly with the airline once you have your flight information.
Online check-in
Some airlines may not permit online check-in where flights have been booked by a travel company. Where unavailable to do so online, you will be required to check-in at the airport. Inspiring Vacations cannot check-in online on behalf of our customers.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.
As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
This particular tour is categorised as a “4”.
4 - Lively: This is considered a fast-paced tour. In order to explore as much as possible, this tour may require early starts and long travel days. One to two nights at one destination is standard. While some free time may be scheduled, most sightseeing is included throughout this tour. You will be required to move about unassisted, including getting on and off vehicles, walking up and down stairs and some activities will be conducted on uneven or steep terrain. You will be required to handle your own luggage. To ensure this trip is right for you, any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability. If you have any form of walking aid, then this tour is not suitable.
Tipping
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. While tipping is not customary, it's of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many destinations. You may also consider tipping your tour leader and driver for outstanding service throughout your trip. Suggested amount for your guide, is from EUR2-4 per person per day. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $1,285.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences however any changes are beyond our control.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is recommended to protect yourself against the unexpected. In addition to the support that a policy may provide, you may be asked to present a copy of your travel insurance documentation while traveling.
We have partnered with nib to offer our customers competitive rates for their travel insurance. You can book Comprehensive or Essentials cover for your domestic, international or multi-trip journeys simply by clicking HERE.
Note that Inspiring Vacations cannot provide advice with regards to any insurance product.
Visa & Passport information
It is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return to Australia.
A visa is not required for Spain or Morocco, for travel less than 90 days.
Please note that these details are subject to change without notice. We recommend visiting https://smartraveller.gov.au for up to date information in terms of entry requirements.
Group Size
12-24 people.
Trip Style - Group Tour
Our Group Tours offer unparalleled value for money and are the perfect style of travel for those on a budget, though still eager to pack as much in to their itinerary as possible. These tours tick all the boxes with an abundance of inclusions such as sightseeing highlights, expert tour guides, quality accommodation, transfers, coach transportation, some meals and more. Please note that the maximum group size will vary between deals and will be mentioned within the Fine Print of each deal page.
Children
Children must be 5 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are the same price as adults.
This package includes international airfares or has the option of adding international airfares to your booking when selecting your departure city.
If international airfares are included this will be stated in the ‘Inclusions’ section
Alternatively, if international airfares can be added to your booking you will be able to select your departure city after clicking ‘Book Now’ and a cost will be stated next to your selected departure city. This cost will then be added to your booking and flights will be added to your booking.
Conditions of flights for this package bookable by Inspiring Vacations:
Baggage
Included baggage differs based on your country of origin. Included baggage will be as per the following:
Country of Origin |
Carry-on Baggage |
Checked Baggage |
Australia |
7kgs |
20kgs |
New Zealand |
7kgs |
20kgs |
United States of America |
15lbs |
45lbs |
Canada |
15lbs |
45lbs |
India |
7kgs |
20kgs |
United Kingdom |
7kgs |
20kgs |
Baggage allowances provided by the airline might differ to the values stated above. However limitations are required due to transport storage restrictions on your selected tour or package.
Flight requests, amendments or preferences
We understand customers may wish to request changes to their included airfares. If you wish to fly with a certain airline, land at a certain time or change your flight in other ways we will gladly provide you with a personalised quote tailored to your specific requirements.
To make a flight request, please click ‘Book Now’ and select Would you like us to contact you around our flight service? By selecting this option you will be sent a request form after completing your purchase to make your request.
We would be more than happy to provide you with a quote for the following requests:
We are currently unable to provide a quote for the following requests:
If we can’t fulfill your request and you still wish to proceed with the booking, please select Land Only (excluding UK customers). This will allow you to travel on the land portion of the package without the included airfares. You will then be able to arrange your own flights separately.
FAQs
For more frequently asked questions please view our FAQs section.
Online check-in
Some airlines may not permit online check-in where flights have been booked by a travel company. Where unavailable to do so online, you will be required to check-in at the airport. Inspiring Vacations cannot check-in online on behalf of our customers.
To enhance your journey, we are offering guests a choice of the following optional activities (prices are per person):
Optional tours can be selected once you have finalised your tour purchase and paid your deposit. When completing your Passenger Booking Form, you will be asked if you would like to add Optional Tours, where any applicable cost will be added to your final balance. If you choose not to select them at this time, you can choose to add them later by logging in to your Account online.
Please note that you must select your Optional Tours no later than 70 days before departure, after which you will be required to purchase them on tour. Please keep in mind that anything purchased on-tour is subject to availability and prices may vary as you will be paying in local currency. We appreciate your understanding.
You can enhance your holiday by arriving or departing before or after the tour. On this tour you can choose from the following options:
Pre and post-tour accommodation
Please specify in the 'Special Request' field when making your purchase your preferred travel arrangements and if you would like our team to book additional nights' accommodation. The additional cost for these land arrangements will be added to your final payment invoice and are subject to availability.
Upgrade your accommodation to below Inspiring Vacations Collection properties for an extra AUD $750 per person (Twin/Double) or AUD $2450 (Single).