Mr. Black's Spain, Morocco & Portugal 2024

Mr. Black's Spain, Morocco & Portugal 2024.

June 17, 2024 - June 29, 2024

This thirteen day tour features ALL UPGRADED 3 and 4 STAR HOTELS, visits many cities in Spain, includes a day trip to the continent of Africa, and two nights in Portugal, and ends with a final free day on the beach near Lisbon! We will first visit beautiful Barcelona and enjoy paella there and tour some of Gaudi's monuments. Then we will travel by private bus through Zaragoza, to the capital of Madrid, where we will experience the royal palace and eat tapas. From Madrid we will take a high speed train to the south, visiting the Mezquita in Córdoba and staying for two nights in Sevilla. Departing from Granada, we will board a ferry for a day excursion to Tétouan, Morocco. After a final evening in the Costa del Sol area, we will visit Italica, an ancient Roman archaeological site, on our way to Lisbon, Portugal. We will see the best of Lisbon and enjoy a Fado evening performance. On our final day, we will have free time to explore the beaches of the city.

Las Ramblas, Barcelona. It is a bustling tree-lined street in Barcelona, famous for its lively atmosphere, street performers, and numerous shops and cafes.

Tapas are small, flavorful dishes often served with drinks in Spain, offering a taste of the country's diverse culinary traditions.

Gothic Quarter, the oldest part of Barcelona.

Paella is a traditional Spanish rice dish, often cooked with saffron and a variety of ingredients such as seafood, chicken, and vegetables.

Gaudí’s "Sagrada Família," the famously unfinished church, is now on schedule to be completed in 2026.

Montjuïc Hill.

Park Güell is a whimsical public park designed by Antoni Gaudí, known for its colorful mosaics, unique architecture, and stunning views of Barcelona.

Beautiful tilework at Park Güell.

The 2012 group at Park Güell.

Barceloneta Beach.

Near the the Magic Fountains of Montjuïc.

Basilica of the Virgin of Pilar, Zaragoza.

Candy shop, Zaragoza.

Puerta de Alcalá, Madrid.

Royal Palace, Madrid.

Tapas dinner!

Chocolate con churros.

Namor88, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

AVE High-Speed Train to Córdoba.

Flamenco evening performance!

Jim Gordon; cropped by Beyond My Ken (talk) 03:23, 30 November 2014 (UTC) - originally posted to Flickr as Cebta (Ceuta) Spain

Ceuta is a Spanish enclave on the northern coast of Morocco, known for its unique blend of Spanish and Moroccan cultures and stunning coastal landscapes.

Moulay el Mehdi square, Tetouan, Morocco. Tétouan is a city known for its Andalusian-style architecture, historic medina, and vibrant arts scene.

Costa del Sol, Spain.

Belém Tower is a UNESCO-listed fortress guarding the entrance to Lisbon's harbor, boasting impressive architecture.

The Alfama quarter in Lisbon is a historic and picturesque neighborhood, known for its narrow winding streets, colorful houses, and rich cultural heritage.

Three Countries, One Tour!

Day 1 LAX to Barcelona

Day 2 Hola Barcelona!
Meet our tour director and check into hotel. Barcelona city walk. Mercat de la Boquería visit, Las Ramblas, Columbus Monument. Paella dinner

Day 3 Barcelona landmarks
Barcelona guided sightseeing tour. Gaudí’s Sagrada Família, Montjuïc Hill visit, Park Güell visit. Optional: Barceloneta Beach. Dinner

Day 4 Barcelona to Madrid
Travel to Madrid via Zaragoza. Basilica of the Virgin of Pilar visit. Dinner.

Day 5 Madrid landmarks
Madrid guided sightseeing tour. Calle Mayor, Gran Vía, Cibeles Fountain, Puerta de Alcalá, Columbus Square, Royal Palace visit. Optional: El Prado Museum. Tapas dinner.

Day 6 Madrid to Sevilla
Travel to Córdoba by high speed AVE train. Mezquita guided visit. Travel to Sevilla. Dinner.

Day 7 Sevilla landmarks
Sevilla guided sightseeing tour. Giralda Tower, Alcázar visit, Columbus’ gravesite, Sevilla Cathedral visit. Sevilla city walk. Barrio de Santa Cruz. Flamenco evening. Dinner.

Day 8 Sevilla to Costa del Sol
Travel to Costa del Sol via Granada. Alhambra guided visit. Alhambra gardens, Summer Palace, The Medina, Royal Arab Baths, Alcazaba fortress. Generalife Gardens. Dinner.

Day 9 Morocco guided excursion
Ferry to Ceuta, panoramic view of Ceuta, Tétouan sightseeing tour, authentic lunch included. Dinner.

Day 10 Costa del Sol to Portugal
Travel to Lisbon via Italica. Italica visit.

Day 11 Lisbon landmarks
Lisbon guided sightseeing tour. Monument to the Discoveries, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos visit, Belém Tower, Mirador de Santa Justa. Fado evening.

Day 12 Free Day on the beach
Bus to nearby beaches to relax all day. Farewell dinner.

Day 13 Lisbon to LAX