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18 Day Inspiring Spain, Portugal & Morocco

18 Day Inspiring Spain, Portugal & Morocco

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.

Escorted Type
Fully Escorted

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.

Pace
Active

Take advantage of our 7 day cooling-off period. 

Cooling Off Period
7 Days
Classic Tour
3,704 people have travelled to this destination
 
✓ 17 nights in 4 and 5-star hotels
✓ Cross the Strait of Gibraltar by ferry from Europe to Africa and back
✓ Activities indicated in the itinerary including entry fees
✓ Breakfast daily, 2 dinners
✓ Fully escorted by expert, English-speaking guide throughout all 3 countries
✓ All entrance fees to the sites listed (except optionals)
✓ All activities listed in the itinerary unless a paid optional
✓ Comfortable, dedicated private transportation throughout
 
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✈ Needing international airfares to accompany your Inspiring Vacation? You will be able to access our flight portal after securing your package to add international airfares to your booking.
 
🛏️ Shared room available for solo passengers. This tour offers solo passengers the option to share a room with a fellow passenger of the same gender and avoid the Single Traveller supplement.

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What we love about this tour

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.

Itinerary

Hotel
Moxy Barcelona or Similar

Bienvenidos! Welcome to Spain. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6.00 pm. Please confirm this time by asking hotel reception or checking for a note in the hotel lobby. There may be some free time before your welcome meeting to get your bearings in Barcelona, the Catalan capital known for its art and architecture. 

Special Information 
Airport transfers are not included. Our transfer portal offers the option to book your airport transfers for an easier arrival experience (additional charges apply). Access to this portal will be available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed.

Hotel check-in time is at 3 pm. If arriving prior to this, you will be able to leave your luggage with hotel reception and explore your surroundings until check-in becomes available. The hotel may grant early check-in, however this is strictly subject to availability and at the hotel’s discretion. 

If you are going to be late to the welcome meeting, kindly inform the hotel reception.

Hotel
Moxy Barcelona or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

This morning after breakfast we will do a walking tour of the charming Gothic Quarter, Barcelona’s historic central area dating back to the Middle Ages. Afterwards, you continue your exploration of Barcelona on a panoramic bus tour.

The rest of the day is free for you to keep exploring this attractive city with a beach vibe and proud Catalan identity. You’ll find plenty of art, cuisine and architecture to get excited about. 

The city was the home of celebrated architect Antoni Gaudi, an icon of Catalan Modernism who revolutionised Spanish architecture. Modernist landmarks, like his grand Sagrada Familia church, are dotted around the city. Seven of Gaudi’s properties are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. 

Visit renowned museums, like the Barcelona City History Museum to see ancient excavated relics. Gaudi’s celebrated, grand La Sagrada Familia cathedral is a must-visit, with its intricate mosaics inside and distinctive sky-piercing spires. You can climb to the top of these spires for panoramic views over the city.

Stroll the pedestrian-friendly boulevard of Las Ramblas, ideal for people watching. It’s home to souvenir shops, street artists, cafes and folk Sardana dancers. Starting at the Plaça de Catalunya and running for 1.2km down to Mirador de Colom, this famous stretch is dotted with cafes and kiosks, and jam-packed with people from morning to night.

Barcelona is also renowned for its exquisite and varied gastronomy. Enjoy a steamy cortado in a sidewalk cafe. Of course, tapas are a must – nibble on these bite-sized appetisers around the bar like a local. 

Inspiring Highlights

  • Gothic Quarter
  • Barcelona Panoramic Bus Tour

 

Optional Tour - La Sagrada Familia (Audio-guided)

The Holy Family building proposes one of the most exciting experiences possible today, integrating us in the vision of a genius, Antoni Gaudí, capable of imagining at the beginning of the 20th century a building that incorporated the viewer in the process of Divine Creation, and made for almost 150 years, successive generations were involved in his dream. Something different, impossible to find anywhere else, a living element that evolves as it is concluded, together with the feelings of those who visit it and know it in depth. A monumental complex impossible to compare: a complex architectural project, a world heritage site, on whose exterior stand out its 18 towers with more than 100 meters high; its three thematic facades where Life, Death and Glory are represented by innumerable statues and symbologies based on nature and the Gospels; an interior space that allows the spiritual communion of those who enter, transferred by Gaudí to a Mediterranean forest in which the light filters with different tonalities through its stained glass windows, bathing the inclined columns branched like trees.

Important note:

Due to popularity, the Sagrada Familia require advance booking, as tickets often sell out months prior to travel.

Visitors to the Sagrada Familia should download the official app and audio guide beforehand, and bring their own headphones, as physical audio devices are no longer provided by staff.

Please note the start and duration times advised are subject to change depending on the traffic, weather and tourism conditions on the day. Your Tour Guide will provide you with appropriate expectations while you are on tour.

Starts: approx. To be confirmed on tour with your Tour Guide
Duration: approx. 2-3 hours
Transport: Make your own way. The site is approximately 2.6km from Plaza de Catalunya and it's accessible by Metro (Sagrada Famila station) or taxi.

Optional Tour - Barcelona Tapas Tour

Spend the night like a local discovering Barcelona's favourite tapas. During this tour you will visit a number of establishments who pride themselves on this casual cuisine. Immerse yourself in Spanish culture as you visit five separate venues for Spanish tapas and wine (or soft drink, if you prefer).

Starts: approx: To be confirmed on tour with your Tour Guide
Duration: approx 3 hours
Meeting point and transport: Make your own way to the metro “Liceu” in Las Ramblas. Exit “Teatre Liceu”, meet your guide on the street level by the glass elevator. This site is accessible by Metro Line L3, towards “Zona Universitària” or taxi.

Hotel
Hotel Eurostars Acteon or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

After breakfast, we’ll head south along the spectacular Mediterranean coast to València today.

On the way, we’ll stop in the fortified city of Peñíscola, joined to the mainland by a very thin stretch of land. It’s a beautiful setting here for you to wander, with a fairytale castle, steep narrow streets and rugged mountains.

Spend the night in València, a laid-back port city along the Mediterranean. The old capital of the kingdom of València is home to beautiful churches, beaches and it has the important distinction of being home to Paella, surely the most famous Spanish dish!

Depending on traffic, we’ll arrive late in the afternoon. We suggest dinner at your hotel or somewhere nearby to ensure a restful night ahead of another full day tomorrow.

Inspiring Highlights

  • Peniscola

Special Information 
Your travel time today will be approximately 5 hours.

Hotel
Sercotel Gran Hotel Luna De Granada or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

After breakfast, be ready for a long but exhilarating day as we journey to sunny, enchanting Andalusia today, nestled on the southern tip of Spain’s Iberian Peninsula.

This is a region of enormous history and heritage, being occupied by the Romans, the Moors and finally Christians. It’s the home of passionate flamenco, not just a famous dance, but a genuine Spanish art form. It’s known for bullfighting, beautiful beaches, great food and dreamy landscapes, with charming whitewashed villages. Think Mediterranean coastline, bright sun and perfect blue skies.

Our first stop is at Alicante, with some free time to explore. Perhaps take the funicular up Santa Barbara Castle for some sweeping views of the Mediterranean coastline, or simply stretch your legs on a walk along the beach. 

At night we’ll arrive in Granada, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492, the city is packed with Moorish architecture, great tapas bars and loads of natural beauty. The evening will be free at your leisure to relax and explore this wonderful city.

Inspiring Highlights

  • Alicante
  • Santa Barbara Castle

Special Information 
Your travel time today will be approximately 6.5 hours.

Hotel
Sercotel Gran Hotel Luna De Granada or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

After breakfast, it’s time to explore the famous Alhambra and Generalife Gardens. Given the vastness of this sprawling complex, this involves approximately three hours walking – don’t forget your walking shoes! Your transfer will take you to La Alhambra for you to complete this visit on an audio-guided tour. Please note, visitors to the Alhambra should download the official app and audio guide beforehand, and bring their own headphones, as physical audio devices are no longer provided by staff.

The Alhambra is the contemporary history of Granada’s Arab past. Its buildings, towers, palaces, patios and gardens make this palace and fortress complex one of the most visited monuments in Spain. It towers over Granada’s historic Arabic quarter. Within the fortress you’ll find exquisite palaces and serene pathways weaving through amazing gardens and courtyards. The detail is next level – sumptuous interiors, beautiful Islamic geometric patterns, exquisitely carved wood, incredible ornamental features. First built by the Moors as a fortress during the Muslim rule of Spain, the complex is testament to their decadent lifestyle. 

After your Alhambra visit, you will enjoy some free time to explore Granada at your own pace. The city is home to a huge number of tapas bars – what better way to pass the time?

Walk around the Albaicín (the old Arab Quarter), a labyrinth of crooked alleys, fountains, plazas and whitewashed houses. Visit the Alcaiceria, the big bazaar in the centre of the city that was the original Moorish silk market, and peruse craftworks on sale like ceramics, marquetry and leather goods.

Enjoy a short walk through the ancient Moorish neighbourhood of Albaicin that ends at one of the most famous viewpoints in Granada that offers a breathtaking view of the Alhambra.

The evening will be spent at your leisure to further soak up this wonderful city.

Inspiring Highlights

  • Alhambra Generalife Garden

Special Information 
Visitors to the Alhambra should download the official app and audio guide beforehand, and bring their own headphones, as physical audio devices are no longer provided by staff.

Today will involve approximately 3 hours of walking.

Hotel
Belere Hotel or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

It’s an earlier start this morning, with a transfer to Algeciras to board the ferry to Morocco. Accompanied by your European guide, you’ll sail from Europe to Africa, crossing the Strait of Gibraltar.

Upon arrival, meet your Moroccan guide and journey by bus along the coast. We’ll stop in Asilah, a small city on the northwest tip of the Atlantic coast. The city is a living art gallery, thanks to its renowned month-long art festival every summer, where artists paint wall murals throughout the medina. Here you’ll have free time to explore.

We’ll then head to Rabat, the diplomatic and administrative capital, for the night.

Inspiring Highlights

  • Cross the Strait of Gibraltar
  • Asilah

Special Information 
Your travel time today will be approximately 9.5 hours. 

Keep your passport ready as you will pass international border controls in both Morocco and Spain. During the ferry transfer, it is essential to be aware that travellers are responsible for carrying their own luggage for a significant distance. This includes navigating through immigration building halls, using stairs (not escalators), and tackling steep staircases on the ferry itself. Please ensure that your luggage is packed in a way that allows you to carry it comfortably and unassisted throughout the journey.

Today your group will say goodbye to your Spanish tour leader, and you will be joined by a new tour leader in Morocco. Our tour leaders will be in contact with each other to ensure a smooth changeover.

Hotel
Dellarosa Hotel or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

This morning after breakfast, your tour leader will help you explore Rabat’s main highlights: the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, a striking masterpiece of modern Moroccan architecture and the Kasbah of the Udayas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Royal Palace, the official residence of the King of Morocco, is another of the city’s beautiful landmarks.

We’ll then set off for romantic Casablanca. This busy port city is famous for its art deco buildings and the modern-day masterpiece, the Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in Africa (entrance not included).

It took more than seven years to build this impressive site. Decorated with intricate tiles – more than 10,000 m2 of zellige was used – beautiful carvings and an unusual glass floor, allowing worshippers to feel like they’re praying directly over the ocean. This huge building is part on land and part on sea. 

Afterwards, we’ll set off for ancient, exotic Marrakech – a feast for the senses. Be enticed by the alluring scents and brilliant colours of the spice markets, the sounds of the musicians, the rich folds of carpets, delectable foods, acrobats and perfumed gardens. Marrakech won’t disappoint – it’s eclectic, beautiful and a modern fusion of Moroccan and international culture. 

Depending on arrival time, once you’ve settled into your hotel, we’ll head to the old medina to catch a glimpse of this bustling destination at night.

Inspiring Highlights

  • Mausoleum of Mohammed V
  • Kasbah of the Udayas
  • Royal Palace
  • The Hassan II Mosque
  • Old Medina

Special Information 
Your travel time today will be approximately 4.5 hours.

Optional Tour - Guided tour of Rabat Old Medina

Embark on the tour by strolling through the bustling medina and vibrant souks. Explore the charming walled quarter, the Kasbah des Oudaias, where you’ll enjoy an included mint tea in a little treasure of a café overlooking the ocean and Bou Regreg river. As you continue your exploration, delve deeper into the region's rich history and architecture by visiting the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and gazing at the impressive minaret of the Mosque of Hassan II.

Starts: approx. 9am. 
Duration: approx. 2h30-3 hours
The meeting point is to be coordinated and confirmed with the tour guide whilst on tour.

Hotel
Dellarosa Hotel or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

After breakfast, meet your local guide and set off for a morning tour of the old medina, through the bustling souks that are the lifeblood flowing through the city.

A medina is the historic heart of a city. Shops, restaurants, markets and homes line the twisting and turning streets. This is the trading centre of the city and the sights, sounds and fragrant smells are almost overwhelming. The walls surrounding the medina, made of a distinct orange-red clay and chalk, were built in the 12th century. 

We’ll stop by Koutoubia Mosque; its famous minaret is the prototype for others of its kind around the world, including La Giralda in Seville. The mosque is surrounded by beautiful gardens. 

Walk back through the streets of the old medina to the famous Djemaa el-Fna, the main square of Marrakech in the heart of the medina. It’s big and frantic, with scores of people shopping, eating, getting henna tattoos and watching snake charmers. Packed with locals and tourists alike, it’s certainly memorable.

The rest of the day is free to explore further or shop in the bazaar. No doubt you’re becoming familiar with Moroccan delicacies, like aromatic tajines, couscous and the street food favourite pastilla. Moroccan food is as exciting as you’d imagine – spicy, full-flavoured and often boasting a mix of contrasting textures and flavours. You’ll find street vendors and waiters at restaurants all eager – almost too eager – to win your custom. Make like a local and sip sweet mint tea at a cafe as you watch the world go by. 

Inspiring Highlights

  • Old Medina
  • Koutoubia Mosque
  • Djemaa el-Fna
Optional Tour - Cooking class at La Maison Arabe

Today enjoy a cooking class at the the legendary restaurant at La Maison Arabe where you will use modern equipment found in everyday kitchens. At the end of each workshop, you will dine on the meal you have prepared. At a typical half-day workshop, one learns to prepare an appetizer and a main dish, or a main dish and dessert. The workshops are conducted by a dada (traditional Moroccan cook) or a chef.

Starts: approx: 3pm 
Duration: approx: 3 hours

Please note the start and duration times outlined are subject to change based on factors beyond our control such as traffic and weather conditions. Your Tour Guide will confirm operation times with you whilst on-tour and can answer any further questions you may have.

Hotel
Hôtel Xaluca Dades or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner

This morning after breakfast we’ll begin our journey to the Sahara along mountain roads today, crossing over Morocco’s highest pass, Tizi n’Tichka (2,260 metres), to arrive at the ancient ksar of Ait Benhaddou – you may recognise this from Game of Thrones. Centuries ago, this was an important stop for caravans carrying salt across the Sahara. Today, this UNESCO World Heritage Site remains as a striking example of southern Morocco architecture.

We’ll take a walking tour of its grand kasbah, a fine example of clay architecture.

Then, a drive out to Ouarzazate reveals dramatic landscapes where productions like Lawrence of Arabia, The Sheltering Sky and Black Hawk Down were filmed. This charming village, once an old military enclave, is now home to two movie studios.

We’ll then continue onwards for the night in the Dadès Valley, where you will enjoy a Moroccan dinner as a group.

Inspiring Highlights

  • Ait Benhaddou
  • Ouarzazate 

Special Information 
Your travel time today will be approximately 6 hours.

Hotel
Hotel Chergui or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner

This morning after breakfast, we’ll depart for Todra Gorge, a breathtaking natural wonder with towering cliffs rising over 250 metres. Here, we’ll enjoy a walk through the dramatic gorges before stopping for coffee.

Our journey continues to Erfoud, known as the gateway to the Sahara. Upon arrival, the group will have free time, often spent in the desert to witness a stunning sunset. 

Later, we’ll return to the hotel for a delicious buffet dinner.

Inspiring Highlights

  •  Todra Gorge

Special Information 
Your travel time today will be approximately 4 hours.

Hotel
Les Merinides or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

After breakfast, we’ll journey to Midelt, a market town originally built as a base for mining in the area. It’s the perfect spot to break up the journey back from the Sahara. Surrounded by natural wonders, like imposing Mount Ayachi looming over the town, it’s a refreshing place to take a breath and relax.

Then it’s onto the living museum of Fes. The well-preserved medieval labyrinth of Fes is the country’s cultural capital, surely the spiritual heart of Morocco.

You’ll have free time here – perhaps a chance to explore the old city, stop by one of the city’s famous tanneries, or see the oldest university in the world.

Inspiring Highlights

  • Midelt
  • Fes

Special Information 
Your travel time today will be approximately 7 hours.

Hotel
Hotel Grand Mogador or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

This morning, your guide will take you on a tour of the beautiful imperial city of Fes.

We’ll see the grand seven golden gates of the impressive royal palace and the walled old Jewish Quarter. You’ll see the distinctive, ornate city gate, Bab Bou Jeloud. This iconic blue gate is the entrance to the old medina, where you’ll take a walking tour. Walk in the narrow maze-like streets of the city passing artisans at work, vendors selling leather and oils, and locals gathering to eat, shop and pray. The winding paths – no cars allowed, instead you’ll see donkeys – seem to go on forever in this 540-acre medina.

Later in the afternoon we’ll set off for the coastal town of Tangier, Europe’s gateway to Africa. Being just a short boat ride from Spain, it boasts an interesting mix of African and European influences. When you arrive in Tangier, the rest of the day is yours.

Its medina, a star attraction, is everything you’d expect – lively, with the typical narrow, labyrinth-like alleyways of shops, teahouses and homes. A great place to people watch is the Grand Socco, a large square at the main entrance of the medina and a popular meeting place.

Inspiring Highlights

  • Royal Palace
  • Jewish Quarter
  • Bab Bou Jeloud
  • Tangier

Special Information 
Your travel time today will be approximately 4.5 hours.

Hotel
Hotel Exe Sevilla Macarena or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

Enjoy a relaxing morning, as in the afternoon you’ll be transferred to the port to meet your European guide and board your ferry back to Spain.

On arrival in Algeciras, you’ll be taken to Seville, capital of Andalusia. This bustling port is known for being a joyous town; famous for oranges, tapas and flamenco.

Seville is another Andalusian city that has roots linked to North Africa as seen through its architecture and cuisine. But it is flamenco for which Seville is truly famous. Originating as an expression of oppression by the region’s gypsy population, this area is the birthplace of the guitar, first designed for use in flamenco music. Today, the town is still the world capital of flamenco.

Special Information 
Your travel time today will be approximately 6 hours. 

Keep your passport ready as you will pass international border controls in both Morocco and Spain. During the ferry transfer, it is essential to be aware that travelers are responsible for carrying their own luggage for a significant distance. This includes navigating through immigration building halls, using stairs (not escalators), and tackling steep staircases on the ferry itself. Please ensure that your luggage is packed in a way that allows you to carry it comfortably and unassisted throughout the journey.

Today your group will say goodbye to your Moroccan tour leader, and will be joined by a new tour leader in Spain. Our tour leaders will be in contact with each other to ensure a smooth changeover.

Hotel
Hotel Exe Sevilla Macarena or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy a guided orientation tour in the irresistible city of Seville. Seville is home to the country’s best Fiestas and the site of some well-known scenes in big films. Afterwards, perhaps visit the city’s colossal Gothic cathedral and its famous Giralda, or bell tower. The Seville Cathedral is the third largest church in the world as well as the largest Gothic church and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also the final burial place of Christopher Columbus. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure further discovering this enchanting city.

Inspiring Highlights

  •  Plaza de España
  •  Santa Cruz
  •  Seville Cathedral

Hotel
SANA Metropolitan or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

After breakfast, we’ll set off for Portugal today. On the way, we’ll stop in Mértola and Beja (time permitting).

On arrival in Lisbon, you will have the evening to relax after a long day of travel.

Inspiring Highlights

  • Mértola 
  • Beja

Special Information 
Your travel time today will be approximately 6 hours.

Hotel
SANA Metropolitan or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

This morning after breakfast we will set out on a morning orientation tour of charismatic Lisbon. 

We’ll visit traditional neighborhoods and take in the Belem district, a relaxed area on the Tagus River known for its fresh seafood restaurants and colourful houses. We invite all our travellers to try a “Belem cake”, an exquisite local delicacy. This area is the birthplace of the great Portuguese navigators who sailed the oceans in the Fifteenth Century. Along our tour we will see Belem Tower and the beautiful Jeronimos Monastery, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

The afternoon following our guided tour is free for you to relax or explore this great city independently.

Inspiring Highlights

  • Balem district
  • Balem Towet
  • Jeronimos Monastery
Optional Tour - Sunset Fado and Dinner Tour

Get ready for a night of tasty Portuguese food, tipples, and tunes on this Lisbon tour. You’ll discover the city as dusk falls, heading out alongside locals for dinner and drinks, and taking in a dramatic Fado performance that will leave you mesmerised all night long.

To join this activity you will need to make your way to Central Lisbon by 7pm (subject to change - time and location to be confirmed by your Tour Leader). A taxi to the starting location costs approximately €10 to €15 each way.

Start time approx: 7:00pm
Finish time approx: 11:00pm

Hotel
EXE Plaza hotel or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

It’s a long day of travel to Madrid, Spain’s elegant capital. On the way we’ll stop in Mérida, with its imposing Roman theatre taking us back to the Roman Empire.

On arrival into Madrid, you will have the evening to relax and explore after a big day of travel.

Inspiring Highlights

  •  Mérida

Special Information 
Your travel time today will be approximately 7 hours.

Meals
Breakfast

Enjoy one last breakfast this morning, before your adventure comes to an end after checking out of your hotel.

Thank you for travelling with Inspiring Vacations. We hope you had a memorable experience.

Special Information
Airport transfers are not included. Our transfer portal offers the option to book your airport transfers for an easier arrival experience (additional charges apply). Access to this portal will be available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed.

Check out: 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, speak with hotel staff if you would like to extend your check-out time. This service is subject to availability and will likely come at an additional cost.

Inclusions

  • 17 nights in 4 to 5 star hotels
  • All Transportation - Comfortable, dedicated coach transportation throughout
  • Cross the Strait of Gibraltar by ferry from Europe to Africa and back
  • Activities indicated in the itinerary including entry fees (except entry fees to the Hassan II Mosque)
  • Daily breakfast and 2 dinners, as per itinerary
  • Fully escorted English speaking guide throughout all 3 countries
  • All accommodation as listed
  • All activities listed in the itinerary unless a paid optional

  • Barcelona - Follow your guide on a walking tour of Barcelona’s gothic quarter
  • Peñiscola - Explore this beautiful walled town in a fairytale setting
  • Alicante - Stop at the active port city of Alicante, whose history goes back over 7000 years
  • Granada - Visit the breathtaking UNESCO Alhambra Palace and the Generalife gardens with an audio guided tour
  • Strait of Gibraltar - Enjoy a pleasurable sail towards Africa as Spain disappears upon the horizon
  • Rabat - Explore historic monuments dating from the 10th to 15th century Almohad and Merenid dynasties
  • Casablanca - Admire the great Hassan II Mosque, one of the most important mosques in the Arab world (entry not included)
  • Marrakech - Step back in time during a guided tour of the old medina
  • Ait Benhaddou - Pause at this fortified village, a place where several known movies have been filmed
  • Ouarzazate - Pause again at the gateway to the Sahara desert and home to the Taourirt Kasbah.
  • Todra Gorge - Marvel at this 250 metre deep trench, one of the most spectacular natural sights in Morocco
  • Erfoud - Visit this oasis town, and experience dusk among the sand dunes
  • Fes - Soak up this car-free medieval labyrinth
  • Seville - Enjoy a guided tour of this city famous for its stunning Mudejar palaces, tapas and flamenco
  • Lisbon - Join a guided tour of Lisbon, a picture-perfect city that combines cobbled alleyways, ancient ruins and white-domed cathedrals
  • Madrid - Opt to spend extra time in Spain's capital city, perhaps sit by the lake at Retiro Park and admire the magnificent Glass Palace

Fine Print

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:

  1. At the time of booking pay a $99.00 deposit per person.
  2. Pay a 1st installment of $380.00 per person within 28 days.
  3. Pay a 2nd installment of $759.00 per person within 90 days.
  4. You will then be invoiced for final payment 120 days prior to departure.

This is a land only package.

This package does not include international airfares. If you would like to add airfares to your booking our flight portal will be available via your Traveller Hub. The flight portal will allow you to search for all available airfares to your destination. The function works like most general flight search engines allowing you to select your preferred airline, book different cabin classes (eg. Business class) and view flight durations and transit times to your destination. 

The flight portal will be available via your Traveller Hub once the following criteria has been met:

  • Your booking is confirmed
  • Your departure date is within 11 months
  • You  have completed your passenger detail form

Visit our Flight Hub for more information on terms and conditions, amending your flights and information on luggage allowances. 

Some of our packages will include airport transfers in either one or both directions when arriving or departing from your destination. To know if transfers are included please view the ‘inclusions’ section of your selected package. If airport transfers are stated, transfers will be included as advised.

If transfers are not included, we also offer the option to book your airport transfers using our online portal. Access to this portal is available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed. Transfers are readily available and do not need to be booked until your final hotel list has been confirmed. Once you have made a transfer booking, please refer to your confirmation email for all transfer details including a local contact number for the transfer company.

If you book pre and/or post-tour accommodation on your own arrangement, and the tour includes transfers, note that these will be forfeited. The transfers are only provided in line with the tour dates and pre and/or post-tour accommodation purchased through Inspiring Vacations when available.

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. Visas may be required for your destination. For further visa information, click here.

Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and an overview of the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorize 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 will be applicable during your ferry to and from Morocco - you will be required to handle your luggage up and down some flights of stairs. 

This particular tour is categorized as a “4”: Lively Pace

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 are 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. At the commencement of your tour, your Tour Leader will suggest contributing towards a ‘tipping kitty’ which can then be used to tip local guides, hotel staff, driver, etc. You will have complete visibility over amounts tipped and any funds left will be distributed back to travellers. This tipping kitty is not mandatory, however, over time we’ve found it frees travellers from the stress of keeping the right change at hand and not knowing appropriate tipping amounts. We suggest EUR2 for hotel staff, EUR3-4 for local guides and EUR2-3 for the driver (suggestions are per person per day).

Please note that this tipping is not for your Tour Leader. If you are happy with the service provided by your Tour Leader we recommend tipping EUR2-4 per person per day.

Luggage Requirements
Please take note of the following important instructions regarding luggage for this tour:

  1. Luggage Limit: Due to limited space in the bus luggage compartments, it is crucial that each person limits their luggage to one piece weighing a maximum of 20kg. Additionally, you are allowed a carry-on pack that should easily fit under the seat or in small overhead compartments.
  2. Boarding and Disembarking the Ferry: During the ferry transfer between Spain and Morocco, it is essential to be aware that travelers are responsible for carrying their own luggage for a significant distance. This includes navigating through immigration building halls, using stairs (not escalators), and tackling steep staircases on the ferry itself. Please ensure that your luggage is packed in a way that allows you to carry it comfortably and unassisted throughout the journey.

By following these guidelines and packing light, you will ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience during the tour.

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, but we can’t guarantee your request will be available at all properties.

Single travellers
When booking this tour, solo travellers will be presented with three options:

1 - Single Supplement
By paying an additional $1,450.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price, you guarantee the privacy of your own room throughout the entire trip.

2- Shared Room with a known friend
If travelling together with a friend, you can opt to share your room with him/her and avoid paying a single supplement.

You and your friend can create a unique booking each. Creating a unique booking, gives each of you the flexibility of making different travel arrangements (such adding extra accommodation, flights, etc), make separate payments and have individual access to our Traveller Hub

During the purchase path, you will need to provide your friend’s booking ID (if known) or at a minimum, your friend’s full name.

3- Shared Room with a fellow traveller
In this trip you can opt to share a room with a fellow traveller of the same gender – as specified in your passport - and avoid paying a single supplement.
If you believe you may prevent your travelling companion from enjoying a peaceful night’s rest, please refrain from selecting this option.

You will meet your rooming companion at the beginning of your trip. 
Changes to room configuration during the trip must be organised by travellers directly with the hotel, subject to availability and additional charges.
This option is not available on additional accommodation booked before or after the tour.

Single Supplement
Single supplement is $1,450.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price.

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.

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.

Visas may be required.

Please note that these details are subject to change without notice. We recommend visiting https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html for up to date information in terms of entry requirements.

Group Size
Minimum 20, maximum 40 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.

All participants must be in good physical condition to fully engage in this journey. For the safety and welfare of yourself and fellow travellers, if you are feeling unwell prior to departure, we advise staying home and contacting us to arrange alternate plans.

Prior to selecting your trip, carefully review the itinerary to assess your ability to comfortably manage our travel style. Please be aware that if, based on evaluation by our leader or local representative, a participant is deemed unable to safely complete the itinerary, we retain the right to exclude them from all or part of the trip without reimbursement.

It is advisable to consult your physician for current medical travel advisories and any required vaccinations before embarking. We recommend carrying a first aid kit and any necessary medications in their original packaging, as they may not be readily available during travel. For those carrying medication, it's essential to check your government's foreign travel guidelines for local restrictions or regulations.

To enhance your journey, we are offering guests a choice of the following optional activities (prices are per person):

  • Cooking class at La Maison Arabe (Day 8) - $93 per person
  • Guided tour of Rabat Old Medina (Day 7) - $14 per person
  • La Sagrada Familia (Audio-guided) (Day 2) - $39 per person
  • Barcelona Tapas Tour (Day 2) - $96 per person
  • Sunset Fado and Dinner Tour (Day 16) - $125 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 Tour Accommodation

  • $300.00 per room, per night for double and twin share
  • $293.00 per room, per night for solo travellers

Post Tour Accommodation

  • $400.00 per room, per night for double and twin share
  • $384.00 per room, per night for solo travellers

Please select the number of extra nights required in the 'Additional Nights Accommodation' field when making your purchase. The additional cost for these arrangements will be added to your final payment invoice and are subject to availability.

  • Arrival airport transfer
  • Departure airport transfer
  • Entrance fees to Hassan II Mosque
  • Return international airfares
  • Visas
  • Travel insurance (compulsory)
  • Tipping
  • Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Optional activities
  • Personal expenses

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