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✓ Incredible sightseeing including the Mosque -Cathedral in Cordoba, Jewish quarter walking tour in Cordoba, visit Santa Cruz quarter walking tour in Seville, guided tour in Fez, guided tour in Rabat, City Sightseeing tour in Marrakech, panoramic guided tour in Casablanca, visit to Generalife Gardens in Granada and guided tour in Toledo. Escorted tour with English -speaking guide throughout
✓ 11 nights accommodation in 4 & 5 star accommodation
✓ 24 meals including 13 breakfasts & 11 dinners
✓ Arrival & departure airport transfers in Madrid
✓ Motor -coach during whole program
✓ Ferry Algeciras or Tarifa - Tangier - Tarifa or Algeciras
Fully Escorted
7 Days
This tour is fully escorted by an expert English-speaking guide who will accompany you throughout the tour.
Take advantage of our 7 day cooling-off period.
✓ Incredible sightseeing including the Mosque -Cathedral in Cordoba, Jewish quarter walking tour in Cordoba, visit Santa Cruz quarter walking tour in Seville, guided tour in Fez, guided tour in Rabat, City Sightseeing tour in Marrakech, panoramic guided tour in Casablanca, visit to Generalife Gardens in Granada and guided tour in Toledo. Escorted tour with English -speaking guide throughout
✓ 11 nights accommodation in 4 & 5 star accommodation
✓ 24 meals including 13 breakfasts & 11 dinners
✓ Arrival & departure airport transfers in Madrid
✓ Motor -coach during whole program
✓ Ferry Algeciras or Tarifa - Tangier - Tarifa or Algeciras
Travelling with Inspiring Vacations allows you to explore the wonders of the world in a variety of different ways. We have partnered with a worldwide network of local travel experts to bring you culturally unique and delightfully unforgettable travel experiences. Whether it is meandering through narrow canyons by rail, cruising the idyllic waters of the Mediterranean or touring through the backroads of provincial towns, Inspiring Vacations trips offer amazing value and will leave you inspired.
Bienvenido a Madrid! Welcome to Madrid! At Madrid Airport, after collecting your luggage, a driver holding a sign displaying your name will be waiting for you in the Arrivals Hall outside the customs control area.
Terminal 1 - the driver will be waiting at Post Office.
Terminal 2 - the driver will be waiting at AENA Information Office.
Terminal 4 - the driver will be waiting at Arrivals hall (Bar Mahou Madrid)
The rest of the day is at leisure. Madrid is a glorious city to explore – we recommend spending a couple of extra days to make the most of it. If you do extend your stay, we can help you organise additional accommodation
Join the group at the meeting point, in Courtyard Marriott Madrid Princesa Hotel at 8 -30 in the morning. From there, drive southward through the fields of La Mancha, literary antihero Don Quixote’s homeland. After a brief stop at Puerto Lapice, cross through the natural border of Despeñaperros and delve into Andalusia, a region filled with an enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Once in Cordoba, go on an impressive tour that will take you to its mosque and many other sites. Ease your mind and spirit by strolling through the narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two -hour ride, reach Seville, where you’ll check in and have dinner at the hotel.
Aproximate distance travelled - 540km - 6hrs
After breakfast at the hotel, head out on a morning panoramic tour of the city. Marvel at the exterior of the second largest cathedral in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome, before continuing to explore the Santa Cruz quarter. This charming neighbourhood is a natural setting for “Carmen” and where the myth of “Don Juan” developed. Later visit Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. The afternoon is free for you to spend at leisure discovering exclusive views or specific flavours of this lively city. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Recharge your batteries with breakfast at the hotel and then drive south passing by a number of charming typical villages. Reach Ronda and enjoy some free time admiring this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view it offers of the valley and surrounding mountain range. In the afternoon, continue to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas in this part of Spain. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Aproximate distance travelled - 235km - 3.5hrs
Breakfast in the hotel is followed by a delightful drive along the picturesque Costa del Sol until you arrive at Algeciras or Tarifa. There a ferry boat awaits to take you across the waters of the strait of Gibraltar to North Africa. Disembark in Morocco, clear customs and continue by bus via Larache to Fez, the most monumental of all the Imperial Cities. Its University of al -Karaouine, the oldest existing, continually operating university in the world, as well as the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco and one of the world’s most important ancient theological schools. Wrap the day up with dinner at the hotel.
Aproximate distance travelled - 580km - 6.5hrs / 1hr by Ferry
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of all the Imperial Cities. Visit some of its most interesting locations, including the seven gates of the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarter or Mellah, the gate of Bab Bou Jelous and wander through the winding bustling streets of the Medina (‘Old City’), declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The afternoon is free for you to keep exploring this fascinating gem of a city at your leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then drive towards Rabat, the diplomatic and administrative capital of Morocco. Visit the exterior of the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V and the Hassan Tower. Continue to Marrakech. The drive south through the country takes you through the Atlas Mountains to the capital of the South, located in an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre -desert area. Upon arrival at your hotel in Marrakech, check in and enjoy dinner.
Aproximate distance travelled - 535km - 6.5hrs
After breakfast at the hotel, step out into the hustle and bustle of Marrakech to join a city sightseeing tour. Admire the Koutoubia Tower, which twins the famous Giralda tower in Seville. Visit also the Saadines Tombs and the Bay Palace. In the afternoon, enjoy a stroll around the medina, lose yourself in the many souks to be found in the area and feel the magic of Jma El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers… in short, a city centre akin to an open -air theatre that requires the participation of the audience. Make sure to not forget your camera! Then head back to the hotel and enjoy some free time in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure to continue enjoying the city. Dinner at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a transfer to Casablanca, the cosmopolitan, industrial and economic heart of Morocco. Upon arrival in Casablanca, enjoy a panoramic tour of the largest city in Morocco, taking in some of its most interesting sites, including the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque, Boulevard de la Corniche, United Nations Square and the Habbous and Anfa neighbourhoods, before ending the day with dinner at the hotel.
Aproximate distance travelled - 245km - 3hrs
After one last breakfast in a Moroccan hotel, the transfer will take you to the pier, where you’ll soon board the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Retrace your steps and drive back up the wonderful Costa del Sol towards the hotel, where you’ll end the day with dinner.
Aproximate distance travelled - 490km - 6hrs by land / 1hr by Ferry
Wake up to breakfast in the hotel before departing towards Granada and its incredible monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Once you set foot in this historical city, visit the world -famous Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the well -known “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Aproximate distance travelled - 140km - 2hrs
Enjoy one last breakfast at the hotel and then drive northward to the impressive Imperial city of Toledo. See it emerge from the horizon and reach for the sky of Castille. Enveloped in the embrace of the Tagus River, this UNESCO -listed World Heritage City was once the home of members of the three Abrahamic religions - Christians, Muslims and Jews. A mélange of Spanish art, history and spirituality, the whole town is a National Monument. Join a guided tour of this historical town and lose yourself in the beauty of its narrow streets. Then wrap up the tour with a visit to a famous factory of “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron). Continue then to Madrid, where the tour reaches its conclusion.
Aproximate distance travelled - 440km - 4.5hrs
Enjoy one last delicious breakfast this morning, before your adventure comes to an end after checking out of your hotel. At the appropriate time your transfered will drive you to Madrid International Airport.
We hope you’ve enjoyed this extraordinary journey.
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.
Seville - Discover the charming capital of Andalusia, admire its interesting architecture and learn about its glorious past while visiting the world -famous Plaza de España, the former royal palace, the imposing cathedral, and the lively old Jewish quarter.
Cordoba - Visit a real Spanish treasure with an enchanting past and an inspiring present. Wander around the former Jewish district, explore the old town, and get closer to the spirit of this mediaeval marvel.
Granada - Enjoy a fascinating tour of the historical city of Granada. Admire its architecture, learn about its rich history, and let its mesmerising beauty dazzle you.
Casablanca - Enjoy a tour of this cosmopolitan city and admire the magnificent Hassan II Mosque.
Rabat - Discover the capital’s many attractions, including the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Hassan Tower and the Oudayas Gardens.
Marrakech - Admire the famous Koutoubia Mosque, the beautiful Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and Agdal Garden, and wander through the bustling Jemaa el -Fnaa market.
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Deposit & Payments
Booking Process
Booking On Request
COVID-19
Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be effected a substitute will be confirmed prior to departure.
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.
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 and subject to availability. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, however any changes are beyond our control.
Single Supplement
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Triple Share
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Travel Insurance
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Group Size
2 -52 travellers (average 35)
Tour Type - Group Tour
Unparalleled value for money is the name of the game. These tours tick all the boxes with loads of inclusions - sightseeing highlights, quality accommodation, transfers, private transportation, breakfasts and some meals. You will be travelling with an average of 35 guests and the tour will be escorted by an expert, local tour leader. This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation including, e-tickets and cruise details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Children
Children must share a room with parents at all times and are charged the same price as adults.
Book now, change later with our Free Flexible Date Change. Change your date free of charge for any COVID-19 related reason up to 30 days prior to departure. Date change must be requested prior to 30 days before your original selected departure. Once inside 30 days of departure, date changes may not be permitted. Date changes are subject to availability and any difference in price between the old and new date collected at the time of amendment.
The Free Flexible Date Change option does not cover cost incurred for components not fulfilled by Inspiring Vacations or in the event extra services have been booked with Inspiring Vacations outside of the standard package, including but not limited to airfares, pre/post accommodation or insurance.