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If you’re interested in religious sites, this tour is not to be missed. Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Fátima, where pilgrims from all over the world congregate; Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon, built to thank the Virgin Mary for Portugal’s success in its voyages around the world; the 13th-century cathedral and the Church of Santo Tomé in Toledo, which houses one of El Greco’s most famous paintings; and more.
There’s a full day at leisure at the Costa del Sol, so you can enjoy the sandy beaches, browse the shops, or join an optional excursion to the Rock of Gibraltar. Ferry crossings over the Strait of Gibraltar to and from Morocco afford spectacular views. An overnight in Tangier gives you a nice taste of Morocco. Here, Globus has arranged special experiences to help Morocco come to life. Enjoy a panoramic drive to Cap Spartel, to admire the splendid views and drink a glass of hot mint tea Bedouin-style, along with local biscuits. Also, enjoy Moroccan entertainment during dinner at your hotel. Plus, a visit to the colorful Grand Socco square, a busy market with many stalls.
Globus also includes special experiences such as a wine tasting and dinner in Salamanca, with highlight overnight stay; and a visit to a cork factory in Azaruja.
These are just a few of the many highlights on this wonderful Spain, Portugal, and Morocco tour—a vacation of a lifetime!
Highlights
MADRID
Welcome and farewell dinners; guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum
SEGOVIA Take pictures of the Roman aqueduct
AVILA Visit the walled town
SALAMANCA Orientation walk; wine tasting, dinner, and overnight stay at Hacienda Zorita
FÁTIMAVisit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
LISBON Guided sightseeing, visit the Alfama quarter and Jeronimos Monastery
AZARUJA Visit a cork factory
SEVILLE Guided sightseeing, visit the Casa de Pilatos, walk through the Santa Cruz quarter
ALGECIRAS–TANGIER By ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar
TANGIER Panoramic drive to Cap Spartel, enjoy mint tea and biscuits; guided sightseeing, visit Grand Socco square
COSTA DEL SOL
Stay two nights in the resort of Torremolinos
GRANADA Guided walking tour, visit the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife; dinner at a local restaurant
TOLEDO Guided walking tour, visit an early synagogue, the gothic cathedral, and Santo Tomé Church with one of El Greco’s masterpieces; visit a Damascene steel workshop
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Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 12 breakfasts, 6 dinners
ARRIVE IN MADRID, SPAIN
Day1
Time to relax or to start exploring the Spanish capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
MADRID
Day2
The capital of Spain since 1561, Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, the showcase of a country resolutely turned towards the future. Your Local Guide takes you to the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. Then, the highlight: a visit to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM, founded in 1819, and considered to have one of the finest collections of European art of the last eight centuries.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MADRID–SEGOVIA–AVILA–SALAMANCA
Day3
A day in beautiful Castile. Cross the rugged Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range on the way to Segovia, famous for the 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct. Enjoy a walk through the walled town of Avila, where St. Theresa founded the Order of Carmelites. Arrive in Salamanca, and follow your Tour Director for a pleasant walk to beautiful Plaza Mayor. A highlight is LF your overnight stay at Hacienda Zorita, which once hosted Christopher Columbus, where a WINE TASTING and dinner await.
Today’s Distance: 180 mi / 290 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SALAMANCA–FÁTIMA, PORTUGAL–LISBON
Day4
The majestic scenery of the Serra da Estrela mountain range forms the backdrop of your drive into Portugal. Follow in the steps of pilgrims from all over the world as you visit the SANCTUARY OF OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY in Fátima. Tonight, an optional dinner with Fado-style entertainment is the perfect introduction to Portugal’s capital, Lisbon.
Today’s Distance: 329 mi / 530 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LISBON
Day5
Lisbon was the center of Europe’s longest-lived overseas empire. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features a drive through the Baixa quarter’s main squares and a walk through the cobblestone alleys of quaint ALFAMA, the popular quarter of the seamen and Fado singers. Drive along the grand Avenida da Liberdade up to Pombal Square. Stop for pictures of Belem Tower, guarding the mouth of the Tagus, and the Monument to the Discoveries. Next, visit JERONIMOS MONASTERY with the tomb of Vasco da Gama. An optional excursion is available to the royal palace of Queluz.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LISBON–AZARUJA–SEVILLE, SPAIN.
Day6
Stop in Azaruja to visit LF a CORK FACTORY and learn how this material can be used. Back in Spain, continue to Seville in Andalusia.
Today’s Distance: 273 mi / 440 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SEVILLE
Day7
During your sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, hear about the city’s role in Roman times, its conquest by the Moors in 712 AD, and its contribution to the discovery of the New World. Admire Maria Luisa Park, the Golden Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that was once the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Also visit the magnificent CASA DE PILATOS, a mixture of Moorish and Roman architecture with a splendid collection of Roman sculptures. Then, stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. For those interested, an optional extended guided visit to the cathedral is available, and tonight, for a truly Andalusian night out, reserve a seat at our optional Flamenco show.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SEVILLE–TANGIER, MOROCCO
Day8
Travel through the sherry wine region of Jerez to Algeciras. Board your FERRY and sail across the Strait of Gibraltar to Africa. Continue to Tangier, jumping-off point for the Moorish conquest of Spain. Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a LF spectacular panoramic drive to CAP SPARTEL. Marvel at the views and quench your thirst Bedouin-style with a glass of hot mint tea, accompanied by local biscuits. This evening, enjoy Moroccan entertainment during dinner at your hotel.
Today’s Distance: 155 mi / 250 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
TANGIER–COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN
Day9
Visit the colorful GRAND SOCCO square, located next to the Mendoubia Gardens. Explore the narrow streets of the kasbah before returning by FERRY across the Strait. Arrive in Torremolinos on the Costa del Sol.
Today’s Distance: 81 mi / 130 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
AT LEISURE ON THE COSTA DEL SOL
Day10
Today is your chance to join an optional excursion to the Rock of Gibraltar, in British hands since 1704. Time to enjoy the sandy beaches, browse through the trendy boutiques or to just relax.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
COSTA DEL SOL–GRANADA
Day11
Venture into the mountains to history-steeped Granada. A guided walking tour features the ALHAMBRA COMPLEX. A fantasy of “lace in stone” surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains, it affords superb views of the Old Quarter and Sacromonte, a mountain occupied by Gypsy cave dwellers. Also admire the magnificent WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE, the royal summer residence. This evening, dinner with local specialties has been prepared at one of Granada’s fine restaurants.
Today’s Distance: 121 mi / 195 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
GRANADA–TOLEDO–MADRID.
Day12
The Andalusian hills and the landscapes of Don Quixote’s La Mancha unfold before your eyes on the way to Toledo, spectacularly situated on a granite hill surrounded by a loop of the Tagus River. Your guided walking tour features the Moorish bridge and visits to an early SYNAGOGUE, the 13th-century gothic CATHEDRAL, and the CHURCH OF SANTO TOMÉ with one of El Greco’s most famous paintings. Visit a DAMASCENE STEEL WORKSHOP before returning to Madrid. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel.
Today’s Distance: 292 mi / 470 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MADRID
Day13
. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Gran Hotel Conde Duque
Superior First-Class
Situated in the center of Madrid and close to the Royal Palace and museum. The elegant, air-conditioned rooms have Wi-Fi. minibar, safe and pillow menu. Amenities include a relaxed cafe, a traditional bar and a refined tea room, along with a library and a fitness room.
Location
P.Conde Val. De Suchil 5, Madrid, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
Hacienda Zorita Wine and Spa
Superior First-Class
Welcome to Hacienda Zorita! If you are a foodie, a wine lover, a traveler in pursuit of adventure & discovery or simply love life's understated luxuries you have come to the right place. Luscious outdoors with tucked away corners and secluded pools are what you have to look forward to. The waters of the River Tormes, a tributary of the Duero, flow under the La Casa Grande building. Inside you'll find the farm-to-table restaurant, a wine & dine bar, the Gastro by Michelin-starred chef Victor Gutiérrez, the lounge with its film & fine food menu as well as the relaxing wine - spa.
Location
Ctra. Ledesma Km 12, Salamanca-Valverdon, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Gift Shop
- Pool
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
Hotel Novotel Lisboa
First-Class
This modern 249-room mid-scale hotel offers Free Wi-Fi access throughout and has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool with sun terrace and poolside bar. There is a small fitness center, a cool vintage style restaurant and bar serving International cuisine as well as a buffet style restaurant.
Location
Av. Jose Malhoa 1A, Lisbon, Portugal
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Window Opens
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
Mercure Lisboa
First-Class
A 104-room modern hotel offering Free Wi-Fi Internet access and year-round heated rooftop swimming pool, with panoramic views over the Águas Livres Aqueduct. International cuisine and Regional wines can be enjoyed in the main restaurant and there is a lobby bar serving a wide range of drinks & cocktails.
Location
Avda Jose Malhoa, 23, Lisbon, Portugal
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Gift Shop
- Concierge desk
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
Melia Sevilla
Superior First-Class
Located in the heart of Seville opposite the Parque de Maria Luisa, this contemporary 365 room property boasts a stunning seasonal outdoor pool with large sun terrace overlooking Plaza España, a spa and fitness area. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout, unique rice dishes are served in the designer Mediterranean restaurant and cocktails and snacks can be enjoyed in the sophisticated lounge bar or at the outdoor poolside bar.
Location
Doctor Pedro De Castro 1, Sevilla, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Hot Tub
- Spa Services
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Beauty Salon
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Television
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Smoking Rooms
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
Hilton Tanger City Center
First-Class
Overlooking the heart of the city, the hotel benefits from the best views of the Tangier cityscape. The amenities include outdoor rooftop pool, 24-hour fitness center, and terrace restaurant with stunning panoramas of the city. 180 modern, spacious guestrooms are tastefully designed and provide complimentary Wi-Fi, an HDTV, a seating area with a sofa, and panoramic windows.
Location
Place du Maghreb Arabe, Tangier, Morocco
Hotel Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Newspaper
Melia Costa Del Sol
Superior First-Class
A contemporary 9-story hotel right on the oceanfront promenade opposite the popular El Bajondillo Beach. Leisure facilities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and fitness center, the Thalasso spa with saltwater relax pool, sauna and steam bath can also be enjoyed (an additional fee is payable locally for the spa). A mix of Mediterranean and international specialities are offered at both the buffet and à la carte restaurants, there is also a Central bar serving a wide variety of drinks all day and complimentary Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property.
Location
Playa De Bajondillo, Torremolinos-Malaga, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Beauty Salon
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Hot Tub
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Television
Hotel Saray
Superior First-Class
Moorish touches, rooms with Nazari styled decor, restaurant and gardens; set in town center next to the Congress Hall.
Location
Paseo Tierno Galvan 4, Granada, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Spa Services
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- Internet Access
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Smoking Rooms
- Phone
