Itinerary
- Day 1
Cáceres to Seville
Leave early from the bus terminal heading to Extremadura and you'll reach Cáceres by mid-morning. You have time to walk around Plaza Mayor and check out the medieval old quarter, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site with really well-preserved buildings. Later in the day, head south into Andalusia, arriving in Seville by evening where you'll have dinner and stay the night.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Plaza Mayor of Cáceres at leisure
- Walk through the medieval quarter of Cáceres
Landmarks/POIs Plaza Mayor of Cáceres Cáceres Old Quarter - Day 2
Seville
Half board is included today. Start with a guided tour through the city covering María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, the Cathedral with its Giralda Tower, and Barrio de Santa Cruz (the old Jewish quarter). After lunch, you have options for the rest of your day: take a boat ride on the Guadalquivir river to see the Gold Tower and Expo 92, visit the Maestranza bullring, or catch a flamenco show in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Seville visiting María Luisa Park
- Visit Plaza de España
- View the Cathedral and Giralda Tower
- Explore Barrio de Santa Cruz (former Jewish quarter)
Optional Activities
- Guadalquivir river navigation with panoramic views of Gold Tower and Expo 92
- Visit to Maestranza bullring
- Flamenco show in the evening
Landmarks/POIs María Luisa Park Plaza de España Cathedral of Seville (Catedral de Sevilla) Giralda Tower Barrio de Santa Cruz Gold Tower (Torre del Oro) Maestranza Bullring - Day 3
Seville to Córdoba
After breakfast, travel to Córdoba and start a walking tour at Almodovar Gate, passing through the Jewish Quarter on your way to the Mosque-Cathedral. The afternoon is free for you to wander around on your own before dinner. You'll stay in Córdoba for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Córdoba starting at Almodovar Gate
- Guided tour through the Jewish Quarter of Córdoba
- Visit to the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
Landmarks/POIs Almodovar Gate Jewish Quarter of Córdoba Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba - Day 4
Córdoba to Costa del Sol via Route of the White Villages and Ronda
Breakfast comes first, then you'll head out on the Route of the White Villages and stop in Ronda where you have time to walk around and see the town. From there, continue to Costa del Sol, arriving for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Route of the White Villages
- Visit Ronda at leisure
Landmarks/POIs Route of the White Villages Ronda - Day 5
Costa del Sol to Rabat via Tangier
After breakfast, leave Costa del Sol and take a ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar to Tangier, Morocco. You'll make a stop in the coastal town of Assilah for lunch on your own. Later, arrive in Rabat in the afternoon for dinner and to settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Stop for lunch in Assilah (at own cost)
Landmarks/POIs Strait of Gibraltar Tangier Assilah - Day 6
Rabat to Fez
After breakfast, spend time exploring Rabat and seeing Tour Hassan (an unfinished mosque with over 200 columns) and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V with its royal guards on horseback. Then travel to Fez for a panoramic tour of the royal palace and its 7 gates. Walk through Fez El Bali, the old medina with 785 mosques and thousands of streets. You'll pass leather tanners, see a Medersa, and hear potters working. Lunch happens at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a typical restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Tour Hassan, Rabat
- Visit to Mausoleum of Mohamed V, Rabat
- Panoramic tour of Fez royal palace and its 7 gates
- Guided tour of medina Fez El Bali
- Walk from Bab Boujloud through Es-Seffarine Square
- Visit to artisan guilds (leather tanners, seamstresses)
- Visit to a Medersa
- Experience pottery artisans working
Landmarks/POIs Tour Hassan Mausoleum of Mohamed V Dar Al-Makhzen (Royal Palace of Fez) Medina of Fez El Bali Bab Boujloud Gate Es-Seffarine Square - Day 7
Fez to Chefchaouen to Tangier
After breakfast, head to Chefchaouen, a beautiful village famous for its blue-painted streets. Walk around Outta El Hamman Square and explore the narrow streets with free time. Later, drive to Tangier for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through the blue streets of Chefchaouen
- Visit to Outta El Hamman Square, Chefchaouen
Landmarks/POIs Chefchaouen Outta El Hamman Square - Day 8
Tangier to Costa del Sol
After breakfast, the morning is yours to do as you like. When it's time, board the ferry back to Spain and then transfer to Costa del Sol, arriving for dinner and to stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 9
Costa del Sol to Granada
After breakfast, travel to Granada and visit the Alhambra and Generalife, the former residence of Moorish kings with beautiful fountains, gardens and arches. Have dinner and settle in for the night. If you're interested, you can optionally visit the Sacromonte caves in the evening for a traditional gypsy flamenco show.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to the Alhambra and Generalife
Optional Activities
- Visit to the caves of Sacromonte with gypsy flamenco show
- Alternative city tour: Palace of Carlos V, Archaeological Museum, Church of Santa María de la Alhambra, Royal Chapel, Alcaicería (silk market), and Cathedral Square (if Alhambra tickets unavailable)
Landmarks/POIs Alhambra Generalife Caves of Sacromonte Palace of Carlos V Archaeological Museum of Granada Church of Santa María de la Alhambra Royal Chapel of Granada Alcaicería (Silk Market) Cathedral Square of Granada - Day 10
Granada to Toledo to Madrid
After breakfast, head to Toledo, the Imperial City with lots of history and monuments. Enjoy lunch and see a panoramic view from Mirador del Valle, then walk through the historic old town. You'll end the day in Madrid where your tour services finish up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Panoramic view from Mirador del Valle, Toledo
- Walk through the old town of Toledo
Landmarks/POIs Toledo Mirador del Valle
