Iberian Inspiration
Portugal
Great for cultural & historical!
Tour
Morocco: Women's Expedition
8 days
Travel: From 03/05/2025 to 27/11/2027
Deal number: 5129981
Price from$1,556*pp
Save up to $274
This deal expires on
5 May 2025
5
Days
13
Hrs
51
Mins
East meets West and past meets present: Spain and Portugal offer a heady mix of treasures, from Arabic palaces and Roman temples to Catholic cathedrals and Jewish synagogues. Join us as we take to the scenic back roads on this journey into the heart of ancient Iberia.
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From 18/03/2025 to 19/11/2025
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Experience the historic charm of Córdoba, Granada, Úbeda, Estremoz and Ronda with stays in charming old town hotels.
Sample authentic jamón ibérico at a traditional farm in Sierra de Aracena.
Enjoy a traditional flamenco show in Seville.
Visit the spectacular Córdoba Mezquita – a UNESCO-protected mosque.
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Itinerary
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DAY 1 - Madrid Our tour will begin in vibrant Madrid, where we'll meet the group and kick off our adventure with a delicious welcome dinner. Salud! Accommodation: Hotel Quatro Puerta Del Sol (or similar)
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DAY 2 - Madrid - Toledo After breakfast, we'll board the mini-coach and head for Toledo - a beguiling riverside city where centuries of history come alive. A guided city tour and visits to the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes and the Synagogue of Santa Mar?a la Blanca will help us get a grip on the area's unique cultural heritage before we retire to our hotel for the night. Accommodation: Hotel Carlos V (or similar)
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DAY 3 - Toledo - Valdepe?as - C?rdoba Today our journey will continue south across the vast plains of La Mancha towards Valdepe?as - where we'll pause to visit a local bodega for a wine tasting session and lunch. Appetites satisfied, we'll move on to beautiful C?rdoba - our home for the next two nights. Accommodation: Las Casas de la Juder?a de C?rdoba (or similar)
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DAY 4 - C?rdoba Prepare to step back in time to the days of Islamic Iberia - a locally guided tour of C?rdoba's Old Town awaits! After visiting the spectacular Mezquita (a UNESCO-protected mosque), you'll be free to explore the city at your own pace. Seek out hidden squares and local caf?s, pamper yourself at a traditional hammam or simply sit back and marvel at the city's magnificent architecture - this afternoon is all about you. Accommodation: Las Casas de la Juder?a de C?rdoba (or similar)
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DAY 5 - C?rdoba - ?beda - Granada Our next stop will be ?beda, a World Heritage-listed town filled with spectacular Renaissance palaces. There will be just enough time to pause and taste some authentic Spanish olive oil before we move on to enchanting Granada. Accommodation: Sercotel Palacio de los Gamboa (or similar)
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DAY 6 - Granada An energetic university city with an ancient past - Granada is truly magnificent. No visit would be complete without stepping foot in the ancient walled Alhambra fortress. One of the world's best examples of Islamic architecture, we'll enjoy a guided tour around a few sections of this intricately decorated complex. Then, the rest of the day is yours to explore Granada at your leisure. Accommodation: Sercotel Palacio de los Gamboa (or similar)
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DAY 7 - Granada - Ronda You can rest assured that today's journey will be just as much fun as the destination! From Granada, our path will turn east as we make the scenic journey to the mountaintop city of Ronda, where we'll get our bearings on an orientation tour. Tonight, we'll come together for dinner. Accommodation: Hotel Maestranza (or similar)
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DAY 8 - Ronda - Grazalema, Arcos and Jerez - Seville Today it's back on the road - with stops at the picturesque white villages of Grazalema and Arcos to look forward to. This afternoon we'll set our sights on Jerez - where we'll be treated to a sherry tasting session and tapas lunch at a local winery. Tonight, a traditional flamenco show will help us settle into Seville. Accommodation: Las Casas de la Juder?a (or similar)
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DAY 9 - Seville We've a full day to spend getting acquainted with the charismatic city of Seville. First, a locally guided walking tour and a visit to the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site of Alc?zar of Seville. Then, the day is yours to spend at your leisure. Whether you want to seek out Roman ruins, hunt down Moorish mosaics or visit classical squares, there are plenty of historic sites to keep you occupied here. Feeling hungry? You could always sample some Andaluc?an specialities at one of the city's abundant bars... Accommodation: Las Casas de la Juder?a (or similar)
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DAY 10 - Seville - Sierra De Aracena Back to nature today. After breakfast we'll make tracks to the Sierra de Aracena, an unspoilt mountain range peppered with castles, quaint villages and pastures. While we're here, we'll pay a visit a local pig farm - where we'll be lucky enough to taste some authentic jam?n ib?rico and local cheeses. Accommodation: Hotel Convento Aracena (or similar)
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DAY 11 - Sierra De Aracena - Monsaraz Our first stop of the day will be Monsaraz, a charming Portuguese hilltop village with sweeping views of the Alqueva Dam. We'll take some time to explore its narrow streets before moving on to Estremoz for an afternoon of leisure time. Tonight, we'll raise a toast to our Iberian adventure over a farewell dinner. Accommodation: Pousada Castelo de Estremoz (or similar)
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DAY 12 - Estremoz - ?vora - Lisbon Onwards to ?vora, the capital of the Alentejo region. This afternoon will see our tour come to a close in postcard-perfect Lisbon.
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