Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll arrive in Madrid and meet your tour group at a group dinner tonight. Get some rest because tomorrow starts bringing a whole world of discovery.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner in Madrid)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Praga (or similar))
Included Activities
- Group dinner in Madrid
- Day 2
Madrid to Pamplona
Head north from Madrid to Burgos, where you'll see a medieval town and town square. After that, continue to Pamplona for a brief orientation tour, then spend time exploring this colorful city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (AZZ Pamplona Norte (or similar))
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Pamplona
Optional Activities
- Explore Burgos medieval town
- Explore Pamplona independently
Landmarks Burgos Medieval Town 
- Day 3
Bilbao - San Sebastián
After breakfast you'll explore Bilbao, home to the well-known Museo Guggenheim and modern architecture. Next, head to San Sebastian, a coastal town with cobbled lanes, pristine beaches, and local pintxos (Basque tapas). Later return to Pamplona for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (AZZ Pamplona Norte (or similar))
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Bilbao and Museo Guggenheim area
- Free time to explore San Sebastián beaches and local scene
Optional Activities
- Visit Museo Guggenheim in Bilbao
- Walk beaches in San Sebastián
- Shop in San Sebastián
- Enjoy pintxos at bars in San Sebastián
Landmarks Museo Guggenheim Bilbao San Sebastián Beaches - Day 4
Zaragoza - Barcelona
Travel south toward Barcelona with a stop in Zaragoza to see a colorful cathedral and walk through the old town with its historic architecture. You'll arrive in Barcelona for a 2-night stay and join an included dinner at Mescladis, a non-profit restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Mescladis, a non-profit restaurant fostering social cohesion)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Catalonia Park Putxet Barcelona (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Zaragoza old town and cathedral
- Dinner at Mescladis, Barcelona
Optional Activities
- Try traditional Spanish churros in Zaragoza
Landmarks Zaragoza Cathedral 
- Day 5
Barcelona
You'll have a free day to explore Barcelona as you wish. Walk through Gaudi's Parc Güell with its colorful buildings and gardens, head to Mediterranean beaches, or join an optional bike tour to discover the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Catalonia Park Putxet Barcelona (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Parc Güell
- Beach time at Mediterranean Sea
- Optional bike tour of Barcelona
Landmarks Parc Güell - Day 6
Barcelona to Ibiza
Head south along the coast to Denia, then travel to Ibiza. You can experience super clubs and vibrant nightlife, or enjoy the island's beaches, coves, and local markets for a more relaxed vibe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ryans Lolas (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Experience Ibiza nightclubs and party scene
- Explore Ibiza beaches and coves
- Visit local markets in Ibiza
Landmarks Ibiza Beaches 
- Day 7
Ibiza
Wake up and explore Ibiza's daytime beauty. You might go snorkeling, explore the cute old town and souvenir shops, or take a trip to the spiritual site of Es Vedra.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ryans Lolas (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling in Ibiza
- Explore Ibiza old town
- Visit Es Vedra
Landmarks Es Vedra - Day 8
Ibiza to Valencia
Leave Ibiza and take a ferry back to the mainland at Denia, then travel by coach to Valencia. You'll explore this port city where beach meets culture. Consider signing up for an optional paella-making class with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mas Camarena Valencia (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Optional paella-making class in Valencia
- Day 9
Valencia to Granada
Start with an orientation walk in Valencia before heading to Granada. This Andalusian city blends Arab and Spanish influences and you may find it hard to leave.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Macia Condor (or similar))
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Valencia
- Day 10
Granada
You'll have free time to explore, then optionally join a guided tour of the Albaicin Muslim quarter and sample Granada's famous Arab pastries. This afternoon, visit the Alhambra Palace to discover Moorish architecture and city views. Optionally experience a traditional flamenco and tapas night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Macia Condor (or similar))
Included Activities
- Afternoon visit to Alhambra Palace
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Albaicín Muslim quarter and Capilla Real
- Explore Granada food scene and Arab pastries
- Traditional flamenco and tapas night
Landmarks Alhambra Palace Albaicín Capilla Real - Day 11
Granada to Toledo to Madrid
Travel to Toledo, a hilltop town filled with synagogues, churches, and medieval buildings. You'll visit the gothic cathedral and El Greco's house, then return to Madrid. Free evening to enjoy nightlife with tapas, sangria, and dancing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Praga (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Toledo gothic cathedral and El Greco's house
Optional Activities
- Explore Toledo medieval sites
- Madrid nightlife and tapas
Landmarks Toledo Cathedral El Greco's House Alcázar Fortress - Day 12
Madrid to Córdoba
Some group members finish here in Madrid while others continue to Cordoba. You'll discover this UNESCO World Heritage city with its storybook balconies and charming lanes. Visit the Mezquita, a highlight for history enthusiasts. Stay overnight at a 15th Century monastery with included dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at 15th Century monastery Special Stay)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel el Monasterio de San Francisco (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Córdoba and its charming lanes
- Visit Mezquita (The Great Mosque of Córdoba)
- Dinner at 15th Century monastery Special Stay
Landmarks Mezquita (Great Mosque of Córdoba) 
- Day 13
Córdoba to Seville
Leave Cordoba and travel to Seville, the passionate capital of Southern Spain. Enjoy a guided stroll admiring the city's river, Mudejar palaces, and aristocratic mansions. Consider an optional EatWith dining experience for an authentic local feast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (YIT Via Sevilla Mairena (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided stroll of Seville city
Optional Activities
- Optional EatWith dining experience
Landmarks Seville Cathedral 
- Day 14
Seville
You'll have another free day to explore Seville. Wander through Barrio Santa Cruz, visit the Alcazar (a Game of Thrones filming location), and explore winding medieval lanes at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (YIT Via Sevilla Mairena (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Barrio Santa Cruz
- Visit the Alcázar
- Explore medieval lanes of Seville
Landmarks Barrio Santa Cruz Alcázar of Seville - Day 15
Seville to Algarve, Portugal
Cross the border from Spain into Portugal, heading west along the Algarve coast. You'll experience remarkable coastlines and charming streets. Drop your bags at the hotel and join a group search for the best dinner spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A conveniently located hotel)
Optional Activities
- Group dinner exploration in Algarve
Landmarks Algarve Coastline - Day 16
Algarve
You'll have a beach day at the Algarve. After breakfast, put on your swimsuit and spend the entire day as you please. Soak in the sunlight, dive into the water, or grab fresh seafood. Walk around colorful streets for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A conveniently located hotel)
Included Activities
- Beach time at Algarve beaches
Optional Activities
- Swimming and water activities
- Beach relaxation and reading
- Dining on fresh seafood
Landmarks Algarve Beaches - Day 17
Cascais - Sintra - Lisbon
Leave Algarve and travel to coastal Cascais, known for beaches and seafood. Optionally join a street art tour with local residents. Continue to UNESCO-listed Sintra with a stop at Quinta da Regaleira manor house. Arrive in Lisbon with vintage trams and beautiful tiles. Explore cafes and restaurants for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (VIP Executive Zurique Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop in Cascais
- Visit Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra
Optional Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER street art tour in Cascais with local residents
- Explore Cascais marina
- Explore Lisbon sidestreet cafes and restaurants
Landmarks Cascais Marina Quinta da Regaleira - Day 18
Lisbon
You'll have a free day to explore Lisbon's hotspots. See Portugal's Cristo Rei (Christ the King), Rossio Square, the Belem District with its famous tower, and feel Moorish vibes at the monastery where Vasco de Gama's tomb is held.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (VIP Executive Zurique Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Cristo Rei (Christ the King)
- Explore Rossio Square
- Visit Belém District and Belém Tower
- Visit Jerónimos Monastery and Vasco de Gama's tomb
Landmarks Cristo Rei Rossio Square Belém Tower Jerónimos Monastery - Day 19
Lisbon to Porto
Leave Lisbon and travel north along the coast. Visit 19th century vineyards to taste authentic local wine. You'll arrive in Porto, a city alive with galleries, coffee shops, and food culture. Free evening to explore on your own or optionally join a food tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Porto Gaia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit 19th century vineyards and wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Optional tour of local foodie hotspots in Porto
Landmarks Porto Vineyards - Day 20
Porto
You'll have a free day to explore Porto as you wish. Try local food, discover heritage on the old wooden tram in Ribeira, walk along the coastline, and view main sites like Sao Francisco Church and Palacio da Bolsa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Porto Gaia (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Try local food in Porto
- Ride the old wooden tram in Ribeira
- Walk along Porto coastline
- Visit São Francisco Church
- Visit Palácio da Bolsa
Landmarks São Francisco Church Palácio da Bolsa Ribeira District - Day 21
Porto to Salamanca
Leave Porto and travel to a fortified city on the Spain/Portugal border dating back to the Roman Empire. Continue to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage city with a 13th century University and mysterious gargoyles. Explore and enjoy local specialties like cheeses and cured meats.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Bardo Recoletos Coco (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Roman-era fortified border city
- Explore Salamanca orientation
Optional Activities
- Explore Salamanca independently
- Sample local cheeses, cured meats, wine, and almond cookies
Landmarks Salamanca University Salamanca Cathedral - Day 22
Salamanca to Ávila to Madrid
Leave Salamanca and travel back toward Madrid with a stop in Avila, best known for its perfectly preserved 11th century medieval walls. Return to Madrid where the tour began. Optionally join a traditional dinner at an iconic Spanish restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Praga (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop in Ávila to see medieval walls
Optional Activities
- Optional traditional dinner at iconic Spanish restaurant near Plaza Mayor
Landmarks Ávila Medieval Walls - Day 23
Madrid to Marrakesh, Morocco
You'll fly from Madrid to Marrakesh, Morocco. Spend the evening enjoying North African aromas and spices before a full day of exploring tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel El Andalous (or similar))
Landmarks Marrakesh - Day 24
Marrakesh to Casablanca
Explore the sights and sounds of Marrakesh on a sightseeing tour. You'll see the Koutoubia Mosque, Jemaa El-Fna square, and Bahia Palace (tickets available at extra cost). Travel to Casablanca and wander the cornice to soak up coastal views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Diwan (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Marrakesh
- Visit Koutoubia Mosque
- Visit Jemaa El-Fna
- Wander Casablanca cornice
Optional Activities
- Visit Bahia Palace in Marrakesh (tickets at extra cost)
Landmarks Koutoubia Mosque Jemaa El-Fna Bahia Palace - Day 25
Rabat - Chefchaouen
Explore the elegant city of Casablanca and admire its Moorish buildings. Visit the Hassan II Mosque, Africa's largest functioning mosque. Travel to Rabat and see the Mohammed V Mausoleum and Hassan Tower. Continue to Chefchaouen with its iconic blue buildings and local markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Madrid (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Casablanca and Moorish buildings
- Visit Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
- Visit Mohammed V Mausoleum in Rabat
- See Hassan Tower in Rabat
- See royal palace in Rabat
- Explore Chefchaouen Blue City
- Visit Place Outa Hamam in Chefchaouen
- Visit Kasbah in Chefchaouen
- Explore local markets in Chefchaouen
Landmarks Hassan II Mosque Mohammed V Mausoleum Hassan Tower Chefchaouen Blue City Kasbah of Chefchaouen - Day 26
Chefchaouen to Fes
After breakfast, travel to Fes with a stop in Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Morocco's largest ancient Roman settlement. Walk through this site with a local guide, then travel through the Rif mountains to Fes. Check in to your hotel for exploration tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Arena (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Volubilis with local guide
Landmarks Volubilis - Day 27
Fes
Explore Fes, Morocco's cultural capital, known for its medieval architecture and old-world atmosphere. You'll see local sights, learn about carpet and handicraft making, and discover how to shop medina style. Optionally join a Moroccan feast with live entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Arena (or similar))
Included Activities
- Learn about carpet and handicraft making in Fes
- Learn medina shopping traditions
Optional Activities
- Optional Moroccan feast with live entertainment
Landmarks Fes Medina - Day 28
Fes to Erfoud
Drive into the High Atlas Mountains, North Africa's highest mountain range, heading toward Erfoud. You'll see staggering peaks and make stops in Ifrane and Midelt, which sit between mountain ranges. Enjoy dinner in Erfoud, an oasis town in the Sahara Desert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in Erfoud)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kasbah Tizimi Hotel Erfoud (or similar))
Included Activities
- Travel through High Atlas and Middle Atlas Mountains
- Stop in Ifrane
- Stop in Midelt
- Dinner in Erfoud
Landmarks High Atlas Mountains Middle Atlas Mountains Ifrane Midelt - Day 29
Erfoud to Merzouga
Leave Erfund and visit a local home for Berber hospitality and Moroccan mint tea. Stop in Rissani for lunch and optional swimming. Later, swap the coach for camels and trek into the Sahara Desert for sunset views. Enjoy a traditional Berber feast inside a royal tent.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lazy lunch in Rissani), Dinner (Traditional Berber feast inside royal tent)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Auberge La Caravane (or similar))
Included Activities
- Home visit with local Berber hospitality and mint tea
- Camel trek into Sahara Desert at sunset
- Traditional Berber feast inside royal tent
Optional Activities
- Swim in Rissani
- Visit Barber Music Center
Landmarks Sahara Desert Rissani - Day 30
Merzouga to Ouarzazate
Return to the road and explore the iconic kasbahs. Enjoy lunch at the oasis of Tinghir. Head to Todra Gorge for hiking and rock climbing. Visit Tatefy, a local women's cooperative, for tea and baked goods. Explore Ouarzazate, an iconic film location.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the beautiful oasis of Tinghir)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Les Jardin De Ouarzazate (Or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Todra Gorge
- Visit Tatefy women's cooperative - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience
Optional Activities
- Hiking at Todra Gorge
- Rock climbing at Todra Gorge
Landmarks Todra Gorge Dades Valley Tinghir Oasis - Day 31
Ouarzazate to Marrakesh
You'll head back to Marrakesh on your final full day. Enjoy traditional treats and stop at a local argan oil cooperative to learn about production techniques. Take a cooking class with a local family learning about Moroccan hospitality, or optionally enjoy a traditional Hammam Spa treatment.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel El Andalous (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit local argan oil cooperative - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience
Optional Activities
- Cooking class with local family
- Traditional Hammam Spa treatment
- Day 32
Marrakesh
It's your final day and all good things must come to an end. Say your farewells to the group and start planning the reunion.
- Meals
- Breakfast
