Spain, Portugal & Morocco Escorted Tour 2027
Spain, Portugal & Morocco Escorted Tour 2027
Grand Iberia & Morocco Odyssey · departing 14 September 2027
Spain, Portugal and Morocco, escorted by Stephen
Fifteen days touring Spain and Portugal by private coach and high-speed train, then nine nights on the Oceania Marina from Lisbon to Barcelona, calling at Agadir and Casablanca in Morocco on the way. Flights from Napier are included, and I travel with the group the whole way.
Departs
Napier, 14 Sep 2027
Length
27 days
Touring + cruising
15 days + 10 days
From
$22,499* per person
The route
Barcelona to Barcelona, by land and sea
The land tour runs from Barcelona west along the north coast to San Sebastián and Santander, down through Madrid and Salamanca, and into Portugal for Porto, the Douro Valley and Lisbon.
From Lisbon the Oceania Marina sails south to Agadir and Casablanca, then back through the Strait of Gibraltar to Algeciras, Málaga, Cartagena, Ibiza and Menorca, finishing in Barcelona.
Your tour escort
Meet your tour escort
Hi, I'm Stephen Jennings, the owner and operator of YOU Travel & Cruise Napier, and I'm delighted to be your escort on what will be a wonderful and diverse journey through Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
I have been in the travel industry for 30+ years and I've been escorting my own tours since 2010. This itinerary has been such a pleasure to put together, and I have tried to include some amazing sights and experiences. There is something on this tour for everyone and a whole lot more to discover along the way.
You can see how my past tours have gone on Stephen's Guided Tours.
15 to 29 September
The land tour: Barcelona to Lisbon
Seven bases across northern Spain and Portugal, travelling by private coach and high-speed train, with 4-star hotels, breakfast every day and English-speaking local guides. Open each stop for the days.
Barcelona · 3 nights
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Day 1 · 14 Sep Fly Napier to Auckland, then Singapore Airlines to Barcelona via Singapore.
Day 2 · 15 Sep Arrive in Barcelona, met by an English-speaking assistant and taken by private coach to the hotel, then a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 3 · 16 Sep Half-day guided city tour: the Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter, Casa Batlló and admission to the Sagrada Família (subject to availability). The rest of the day is free.
Day 4 · 17 Sep A free day to explore at your own pace.
San Sebastián · 2 nights
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Day 5 · 18 Sep A free morning in Barcelona, then the high-speed train, about 6¾ hours, to San Sebastián.
Day 6 · 19 Sep A morning tour with a guide: La Concha Beach, the Parte Vieja, Monte Igueldo and the Peine del Viento. Then a three-hour pintxos tour of the old town, with pintxos and drinks included.
Santander · 1 night
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Day 7 · 20 Sep By private coach, visiting a cheesemaker in Idiazabal for a tour and tasting, with free time in the medieval village of Santillana del Mar.
Madrid · 2 nights
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Day 8 · 21 Sep A free morning, then a high-speed train of about four hours to Madrid.
Day 9 · 22 Sep Full-day city tour with a guide: Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, the Mercado San Miguel and admission to the Royal Palace (subject to availability).
Salamanca · 1 night
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Day 10 · 23 Sep A drive of about 3½ hours, then a two-hour walking tour of the historic centre: the Plaza Mayor, the Old Cathedral and the church of St Stephen.
Porto and the Douro Valley · 3 nights
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Day 11 · 24 Sep Into Portugal by private coach, stopping at the walled town of Ciudad Rodrigo on the way to Porto.
Day 12 · 25 Sep Morning guided tour: the Dom Luís I Bridge, the Ribeira waterfront, the Clérigos Tower and the Palácio da Bolsa.
Day 13 · 26 Sep A full day in the Douro Valley with a guide: a winery visit and port wine tasting, lunch at Peso da Régua and a river cruise from Régua to Pinhão.
Lisbon · 2 nights
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Day 14 · 27 Sep By train to Lisbon, about 2 hours 40 minutes, with the afternoon free.
Day 15 · 28 Sep A morning in Belém: the Torre de Belém, the Monument to the Discoveries, the Jerónimos Monastery and a pastel de nata tasting. In the evening, a fado show in Chiado.
Hotels are as listed in the brochure, or similar.
Porto
The Douro Valley
San Sebastián
Lisbon
29 September to 8 October
The cruise: Lisbon to Barcelona on the Oceania Marina
Nine nights on the Oceania Marina, sailing The Matadors Trek, in an Inside Stateroom. All meals, onboard gratuities, Wi-Fi, and complimentary wine and beer are included.
Port times are as published by Oceania Cruises and may change.
Casablanca
The old medina, its spice market and the Hassan II Mosque, built beside the sea.
Algeciras and Gibraltar
The gateway to the Rock, with its wartime tunnels, St Michael's Cave and macaques.
Mahón, Menorca
Charming shops, quaint villages and the island's prehistoric taulas.
What you get
What's included, and what isn't
Included
Not included
Upgrades
Premium Economy or Business Class flights, and stateroom upgrades to Ocean View, Veranda or Penthouse, are available on application, subject to availability and at extra cost.
Price and booking
What it costs and how booking works
From $22,499* per person
Twin share or double, in New Zealand dollars, departing Napier in Economy Class. Travelling solo? The single supplement is from $7,800.
- A non-refundable deposit of NZ$3,000 per person secures your place, paid within 3 days of booking.
- Comprehensive travel insurance is required when you pay your deposit.
- The balance is due by 20 June 2027. Once paid in full, the tour is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Payment by cash, EFTPOS or direct credit. Credit cards carry a 2% surcharge.
- The escorted group needs a minimum of 16 people booked and paid in full by 20 June 2027.
*Price valid for sales until 31 March 2027 or until the tour sells out, and subject to availability and currency changes at the time of booking. Cancellation and amendment fees apply. Full terms and conditions are available from us on request.
Limited space
Register your interest today
Call in at 86 Tennyson Street, Napier, or get in touch and I'll send you the full brochure.
Escorted by Stephen Jennings, owner of YOU Travel & Cruise Napier, 30+ years in travel and escorting his own tours since 2010.