Colours of Morocco with Douro Delights

Arrive in Casablanca, where you will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel.

This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Stay: Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca (D)

Your sightseeing begins with a fascinating guided city tour of Casablanca, taking in many famous sights including the Hassan II Mosque. This exquisite mosque is the largest in Africa and is home to Morocco's tallest structure, the 210-metre-high minaret.

Later, travel to Rabat, where you will enjoy a brief orientation before continuing to Fez. Stay Three Nights: Fez, Hotel Sahrai or similar (B/D)

A sightseeing tour of Fez takes you to the Karaouiyine, an imposing mosque that houses a university considered to be one of the world's oldest, founded in the mid 9th century. Then see the Bou Inania Madersa, a majestic 14th-century religious college with elaborately carved walls. Discover the local side of Fez, with its souks, potters and ceramists showcasing their talents. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore before dinner at a local restaurant tonight. (B/D)

Today will be spent exploring the ancient Roman city of Volubilis, Morocco's best-preserved archaeological site. Declared a World Heritage site in 1997, only about half of the 40-hectare site has been excavated. Enjoy lunch at a local winery and return to Fez later for an evening at leisure. (B/L/D)

Travel to Erfoud via the mountains and the cedar woods of the middle Atlas. Along the way, stop in the town of Midelt. After crossing the Ziz Valley, arrive in Erfoud. Stay: Erfoud, Hotel Chergui (B/D)

• Head out on a camel ride through the Merzouga Dunes.

Farewell the desert and head back by 4WD to Erfoud, before re-boarding your coach for Ouarzazate. Along the way, stop for lunch at stunning Todra Gorge, a canyon in the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains.

Afterwards, cross the Dades Valley, with hundreds of kasbahs lining the landscapes.

Later, arrive in Ouarzazate, where you will check into your hotel, which is inspired by traditional architecture. Stay: Ouarzazate, Hotel Le Berbere Palace (B/L/D)

Take a guided tour of Ouarzazate and visit a film museum, Taourirt Kasbah and the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.

Afterwards, traverse the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass to Marrakesh, absorbing panoramic vistas along the way at an elevation of up to 2,260 metres. A few minutes from the souks and Jemaa El-Fna square, your hotel in Marrakesh offers a peaceful haven among the vibrant bustle of the city.

This evening, enjoy a cooking class. Stay Three Nights: Marrakesh, Hotel Les Jardins De La Koutoubia (B/D)

Today you will head to the relaxed coastal city of Essaouira, which has retained its traditional culture and character. Discover the palm-fringed streets of the fortified medina, as well as lanes teeming with boutiques and art galleries, luring you in with a scent of exotic spices in the air.

Afterwards, visit a local winery for a tasting. (D)

Discover Marrakesh in greater depth today, starting with a guided exploration of the city.

Afterwards, head into the labyrinth of the Marrakesh souks.

Later, visit Bahia Palace (meaning brilliance), as well as the exceptional Majorelle Gardens, created by the renowned French painter Jacques Majorelle and since restored by Pierre Berge and Yves Saint Laurent. (B/D)

Be transferred to the airport for your included flight to Lisbon. Once you've arrived in Lisbon, you'll be taken to your hotel to settle in. Stay Three Nights: Lisbon, Four Seasons Hotel Ritz (B)

Set off to see the sights of Lisbon by riding the city's tramcars and visiting the Old Town. Pay a visit to the World Heritage-listed Jeronimos Monastery, a symbol of Portugal's power and wealth during the Age of Discovery. Built in 1502 by King Manuel I, the monastery commemorates Vasco da Gama's voyage to India. (B/D)

Prepare to gasp as soon as you get your first glimpse of Serra de Sintra. Mountains roll from every direction, and every peak is as memorable as the next. Visit King Ferdinand II's ingenious Park and Palace of Pena, before having free time to explore Sintra. Take the chance to have lunch at your leisure, then be guided by the sea breeze as you return to Lisbon via the coastal route. Since it's your final night here, you might like to try one of the local restaurants for dinner. (B)

Travel through Portugal's countryside then discover the medieval city of Coimbra, home to the country's most famous university.

After a spot of sightseeing and free time for lunch, make your way to Porto. Board your river ship together and settle in with a welcome dinner. Stay Seven Nights: MS Douro Serenity (B/D)

• On a tour of Lamego, you'll visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies. Otherwise, you might visit Quinta da Pacheca for a tasting.

Take a trip to Palacio de Mateus near the city of Vila Real. Portuguese architect Nicolau Nasoni played a pivotal role in the palace's construction in the 18th century. It is also well known courtesy of the bottles of Mateus rose wine that feature the palace on its label. (B/L/D)

Hit the road and travel to the ancient city of Salamanca for a tour. You'll see the University of Salamanca and the House of Shells. (B/L/D)

On a tour of the town of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, you'll stop to visit the castle ruins.

This evening, enjoy dinner at a local quinta. (B/L/D)

Cruise through the Douro Valley on your way to Entre-Os-Rios. When you arrive, take the chance to visit Quinta da Avelada, a family business that has been producing wine in the Douro region since the 1870s. Explore their gardens, and tie off the day with a sampling of wine and cheese. (B/L/D)

• Explore Porto's iconic 16th-century Old Town before sampling a few selections of port. Alternatively, set off on foot for a hike through the medieval streets and the old harbour quarter of Ribeira, or take a culinary walking tour.

• Visit Palacio da Bolsa for a cocktail reception, followed by a traditional fado performance in the Arabian Hall.

Be transferred to the airport. (B)