Spain, Portugal, and Morocco Adventure

Location: Madrid

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Europa (or similar)

Meals: No Meals

Arrive at any time.

There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. We recommend arriving a day earlier to explore all that this amazing city has to offer.

Additional Information: Please note that if you wish to visit popular sites and want to avoid waiting in line, it is advisable to reserve tickets in advance. We recommend pre-arranging your visit to the Prado Museum.

ACTIVITY: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Location: Madrid, Salamanca, Porto

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel da Bolsa (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Get ready for a full travel day. Journey to Porto, including a quick lunch stop in charming Salamanca. Arrive in Porto by the early evening.

TRANSPORT: Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.

TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Location: Porto, Madrid, Porto

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel da Bolsa (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy an orientation walk of Porto with the rest of the day free to explore. Opt take a cruise down the Douro Valley. In the evening, visit a port wine cellar and raise a glass to the day.

Head down Allies Avenue to see the French-inspired buildings. Bargain at the Bolhão Market. Wander the city's World Heritage-listed Ribeira district, visit São Francisco church, the palatial former 19th-century stock market Palácio de Bolsa or head to the Clerigos Tower for a panoramic view of the city.

ACTIVITY: Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.

FREE TIME: HALF DAY Take the day to explore this picturesque coastal town.

ACTIVITY: EVENING Finish off the day with a tour of the cellars of the region's famed export - Port wine. Learn about the art of Port making and the processes that render its rich taste. Indulge in a tasting and raise a glass to a day well spent. Saúde!

Location: Porto, Lisbon

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: VIP Executive Zurique Hotel (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Journey to Portugal's capital city, Lisbon. Take in your surroundings on an orientation walk of the Lisbon.

ACTIVITY: Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.

FREE TIME: HALF DAY Get out and explore.

Location: Lisbon

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: VIP Executive Zurique Hotel (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Free day to explore Lisbon. Opt for a day trip to nearby Sintra. In the evening enjoy a Fado night and traditional Portuguese dinner in one of Lisbon's oldest neighbourhoods.

Opt to take a day trip into the foothills of the surrounding mountains to Sintra. Get lost in the city's winding streets lined with pastel coloured houses, palaces, majestic gardens and lush forests. It doesn't get more postcard-worthy than this.

FREE TIME: HALF DAY Opt to explore the town or take a day trip to nearby Sintra.

ACTIVITY: Sit down to a traditional meal and lend your ears to the sound of a performance by Portuguese folk music artists.

Location: Lisbon, Evora

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Dom Fernando (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Travel to Evora in the heart of the Alentejo region. Enjoy an included tour to the haunting, but mesmerizing Chapel of Bones. Opt to visit Diana's Temple, one of the best preserved Roman temples in the Iberian Peninsula.

TRANSPORT: MORNING Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

ACTIVITY: Visit the most famous sight in Évora, the Capela dos Ossos, or Chapel of Bones. Take care if squeamish – built in the 1500s by a Franciscan monk, the walls are covered with human skeletons as a reminder to fellow monks that life is fleeting.

FREE TIME: AFTERNOON Take a wander around this historic town.

Location: Évora, Olhão, Seville

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Cool Sevilla Hotel (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Journey to the Algarve coast to the small fishing village of Olhão. Explore its bustling fish market, active waterfront and white washed laneways. Continue to Seville and enjoy an orientation walk on arrival.

TRANSPORT: MORNING Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

FREE TIME: AFTERNOON Take the afternoon to wander around this quaint town.

TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

ACTIVITY: EVENING Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.

Location: Seville

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Cool Sevilla Hotel (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Spend a day enjoying this city and its Moorish influence. Opt to explore the district of Santa Cruz and the Alcazar Palace. Later, rejoin the group for a dramatic flamenco performance.

Take the time to see all this great city has to offer. Opt to explore the interiors and gardens of the Alcázar, a magnificent palace dating from Moorish times, or the true heart of Seville, the Santa Cruz quarter— a charming area with winding alleys, picturesque lime-washed houses, flowery patios, and small squares. Seville is home to the world’s largest gothic cathedral — climb the adjoining tower for great views of the city. Other attractions include the Museo Arqueológico, the Casa de Pilates and the Parque de María Luisa, which has a maze of paths, garden beds, pretty little patios, fountains, and shaded lawns.

Additional Information: Please note that if you wish to visit popular sites and want to avoid waiting in line, it is advisable to reserve tickets in advance. We recommend pre-arranging your visit to the Alcázar of Seville.

FREE TIME: HALF DAY Spend time in Seville exploring Moorish monuments, parks, and gardens, getting a feel for Seville's energetic pulse. Opt to savour some tapas at the city's many bars and cafés.

ACTIVITY: EVENING Enjoy a flamenco performance in the city known for the energetic dance. Be swept away by the flamenco's passion, fire, and grit!

Location: Seville, Tarifa, Tangier, Chefchaouen

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Madrid (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Cross from Europe to Africa by ferry then enjoy a guided tour of Tangier before continuing on, travelling to the blue city of Chefchaouen.

Stop in Tangier for a guided tour of the medina before continuing on to Chefchaouen for the evening. The djellaba, the traditional hooded garment worn by the men and women of North Africa, was created here. Chefchaouen is a great place to check out many of Morocco's ancient crafts, or wander around the medina's winding streets lined with blue-washed houses.

TRANSPORT: MORNING Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

TRANSPORT: MORNING Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.

ACTIVITY: AFTERNOON Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

ACTIVITY: Explore the city and learn more about this melting pot. With culture, cuisine and language coming from North Africa, Spain, Portugal, and France, this bustling port city is unique and fascinating. Visit the Kasbah, grand souk, petit souk, and the old medina. Marvel at the panoramic views of Gibraltar, Tarifa, and the meeting point between Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.

TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

ACTIVITY: Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.

Location: Chefchaouen, Rif, Chefchaouen

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Madrid (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a free day in Chefchaouen to explore. The city, whitewashed in different shades of blue, is spectacular on its own but with the surrounding mountains, it's a sight to behold.

Take in the view from the mountains by pre-booking the Rif Valley Mountains Hike. At sunset, opt to visit the Spanish Mosque for a stunning panoramic view of the city.

FREE TIME: HALF DAY Nature or culture — why choose? Explore it all on your free time.

Location: Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Fes

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Mounia (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy a G Adventures-supported traditional lunch before taking a guided tour of the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis before continuing on to Fès.

Continue through the rolling hills to the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Take a guided tour of the best-preserved Roman ruins in this part of Northern Africa, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After, continue to the imperial city of Fès, the heart of arts and culture in Morocco.

TRANSPORT: MORNING Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

ACTIVITY: Enjoy a G Adventures-supported traditional lunch that benefits rural Moroccan women and children. This G Adventures lunch program provides access to education opportunities and healthcare services. The proceeds from this lunch program help support vocational training for rural women, allowing them to support their families and children. Enjoy a traditional home-cooked Moroccan meal and meet some of the women that are part of this program.

ACTIVITY: Listen to a certified local guide explain life in the Roman Empire at this UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the impressive, well-preserved Roman ruins. Peer into old bathhouses, marvel at the still-present mosaic floors, and gaze up at towering marble pillars. Hear stories about life in this Roman city that will leave you in awe of just how far their empire stretched.

TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

ACTIVITY: Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.

Location: Fes, Meknes, Fes

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Mounia (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Explore the labyrinth of streets within the famous Fès medina with a local guide. Marvel at one of the ancient tanneries and take in the view from above.

Enjoy a half-day medina walking tour, with free time in the afternoon to explore more of the city. The Fès medina is the world’s largest living medieval medina and a UNESCO site. Explore the artisan quarters, sample treats from the carts, and view Fès' famous leather tannery from above. With free time this afternoon, opt to visit the imperial city of Meknès by pre-booking the Meknès City Tour when booking your tour.

Additional Information: Only certified local guides are allowed to act as guides in the medina, so your CEO cannot go with you to the medina during free time.

ACTIVITY: HALF DAY Follow a local guide through the Fès medina, one of the world’s largest medinas with more than 9000 winding streets lying within 365 hectares. See buildings in the medina that date back to the 9th century; there are 350 mosques in the medina that are still in use today. Enter through one of the great gates into the chaos. Explore the artisans’ quarters as well as the many carpenters, bakers, butchers, and spice sellers. Visit the mausoleum and the Al Qarawiyin University. A highlight of the tour is the view of the famous Fès tannery from the balcony of a leather shop, where you can observe the men hard at work treating and dyeing the different hides. Take some time to shop for leather goods before returning to your hotel.

Location: Fès, Casablanca, Marrakesh

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Gomassine (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to Marrakech via Casablanca, stopping for lunch and some time to explore this seaside city along the way.

Travel to Marrakech, stopping en route in seaside Casablanca known for its colonial and art-deco buildings. Opt to visit the spectacular Hassan II mosque and learn more about this masterpiece. Continue to Marrakech in time to start exploring the city.

TRANSPORT: MORNING Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

FREE TIME: AFTERNOON Opt to sample the catch of the day at a local seafood restaurant, or visit the stunning Hassan II mosque.

TRANSPORT: AFTERNOON Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Gomassine (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a medina tour with a certified city guide. Opt to visit Djemaa al Fna Square in the evening to see the gathering of musicians and street performers.

FREE TIME: HALF DAY Get lost in the winding souks, explore the colourful market square, or sit back with an espresso and watch the local hustle and bustle.

ACTIVITY: Head into the maze of tiny streets and alleyways of the ancient medina to really get a taste of everyday life in Marrakech. Shop to your heart’s content in the souk and search out spices, traditional jalabas and slippers, or the famous Moroccan lanterns. Visit the Saadian Tombs - a complex of sepulchers and mausoleums that house the remains of Saadian Sultan Ahmed Al Mansour Ed Dahb. The tombs were sealed off until their re-discovery in 1917. Tour the grounds of the Bahia Palace, marvelling at the intricate decoration, and experience the sights and sounds of the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square.

Location: Marrakech

Meals: Breakfast

Depart at any time.

ACTIVITY: Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.