Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll get picked up at Madrid airport and head to your hotel to settle in. Once you're situated, join the group for a welcome dinner at a local tapas restaurant where you'll meet your fellow travelers and get to know everyone over authentic Spanish food.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at local Tapas restaurant with authentic Spanish cuisine)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at local Tapas restaurant
- Day 2
Madrid
Start the day with a coach tour covering Madrid's historic neighborhoods including Barrio de la Morerías and the Habsburgs District, then move through Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor before seeing the Neptuno Fountains. You'll also pass through the modern Salamanca district, Plaza Castilla, Parque del Oeste, and check out the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. After stopping for chocolate and churros, the rest of your day is open for relaxing or wandering around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Madrid including Barrio de la Morerías, Habsburgs District, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Neptuno Fountains, Salamanca district, Plaza Castilla, Parque del Oeste, and Santiago Bernabéu
- Chocolate and churros tasting
Landmarks Barrio de la Morerías Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor Neptuno Fountains Santiago Bernabéu Plaza Castilla Parque del Oeste - Day 3
Madrid to Mérida to Córdoba
Leave Madrid and head toward Andalusia with a stop in Mérida, a historic Roman city founded in 25 BC. Walk through the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre, and see the Guadiana River Roman Bridge. From there, continue on to Córdoba, the former Caliphate capital, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Mérida with views of Roman Theatre, Amphitheatre, and Guadiana River Roman Bridge
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Mérida Amphitheatre of Mérida Guadiana River Roman Bridge 
- Day 4
Córdoba to Seville
This morning you'll explore Córdoba, an important Roman city and Islamic center during the Middle Ages. Head to La Mezquita, the massive mosque-cathedral built in 988 AD, and walk through the Jewish Quarter. Later in the day, travel southwest to Seville and have dinner with other travelers at a local restaurant serving traditional Andalusian food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Andalusian cuisine at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Córdoba
- Entrance to La Mezquita mosque-cathedral
- Stroll through Jewish Quarter
- Dinner at local restaurant with Andalusian cuisine
Landmarks La Mezquita Jewish Quarter of Córdoba - Day 5
Seville
Take a guided tour of Seville starting with the cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world. Wander through the Santa Cruz Quarter (where the opera Carmen is set) and then head to Maria Luisa Park to see Plaza España. The afternoon is yours to continue exploring at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Seville
- Entrance to Seville Cathedral
- Visit to Santa Cruz Quarter
- Walk through Maria Luisa Park
- Visit to Plaza España
Landmarks Seville Cathedral Santa Cruz Quarter Maria Luisa Park Plaza España - Day 6
Seville to Jerez to Ronda
After breakfast, leave Seville and drive through small Andalusian villages toward Jerez, a mountain town known for sherry production and flamenco. Visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art and stop at a local winery for sherry tasting. Continue to Ronda and tour an olive oil mill where you can walk through the groves and taste organic olive oil. Your evening is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art
- Local winery visit with Sherry wine tasting
- Visit to local Almazara olive oil mill
- Olive grove walk
- Organic olive oil tasting
Landmarks Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art 
- Day 7
Ronda to Gibraltar to Tarifa to Tetouan
Drive through the Andalusian countryside to Gibraltar where you'll have time to explore this British colony on your own. See the Rock of Gibraltar with views across the Mediterranean and Atlantic, and spot the famous Barbary macaques. Later, head to Algeciras and take a ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar to Tangier. After passing through customs, drive to Tetouan, a charming town nestled between the Rif Mountains and the sea with a UNESCO medina. You'll have free time to wander before dinner at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry from Algeciras to Tangier across Strait of Gibraltar
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Rock of Gibraltar Tetouan Medina - Day 8
Tetouan to Chefchaouen to Fes
Start with a panoramic tour of Tetouan's interesting spots, then head to Chefchaouen where blue-painted streets are ready for exploration. Spend time on your own in this blue city before heading toward Fes. After traveling through historically significant landscapes, you'll arrive in Fes with its ancient maze-like medina where Morocco's vibrant history shows itself everywhere. Dinner is at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic visit of Tetouan
- Exploration of Chefchaouen
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Chefchaouen Medina Fes Medina 
- Day 9
Fes
Explore ancient Fes, a UNESCO-listed imperial city and one of Morocco's oldest and largest medieval cities. Walk down some of the old walled city's 9,400 alleyways and explore the medina's heart. See the seven gates of the Royal Palace and visit the Jewish Quarter, then check out the ornate Bab Bou Jeloud gate built by French colonials in 1913. Participate in a hands-on couscous cooking class at a palace and have lunch. In the afternoon, visit nearby vineyards for wine tasting. Dinner is at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch after couscous cooking class at palace), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Fes medina
- Visit to Royal Palace gates
- Exploration of Jewish Quarter
- Visit to Bab Bou Jeloud gate
- Hands-on couscous cooking class at palace
- Lunch after couscous class
- Wine tasting at nearby vineyards
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Bab Bou Jeloud Royal Palace of Fes Jewish Quarter of Fes - Day 10
Fes to Marrakech
Travel from Fes by highway toward Marrakech, stopping in Casablanca for free time to have lunch and see the sights like United Nations Square, the Habous Quarter, and the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque. You'll arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon. Dinner and your hotel stay are included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Casablanca
- Exploration of United Nations Square
- Visit to Habous Quarter
- View of Hassan II Mosque exterior
Landmarks Hassan II Mosque Habous Quarter United Nations Square - Day 11
Marrakech
Take a sightseeing bus tour of Marrakech starting in the calm Menara Gardens with its pavilion and olive trees. See the exterior of the Koutoubia Tower, which reminds people of Seville's Giralda. In the old city, visit the Dar el Bacha Museum with its impressive architecture, then head to the busy Jmaa el Fnaa square where you can access the lively souks and medina. Walk through artisan workshops showing off woodwork, ceramics, fur, and spices. Later, visit a riad for a traditional tea ceremony. Dinner and accommodation are at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Marrakech
- Visit to Menara Gardens
- View of Koutoubia Tower exterior
- Visit to Dar el Bacha Museum
- Exploration of Jmaa el Fnaa square
- Visits to artisan workshops (woodwork, ceramics, fur, spices)
- Traditional tea ceremony at riad
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Menara Gardens Koutoubia Tower Dar el Bacha Museum Jmaa el Fnaa 
- Day 12
Marrakech to Rabat
After your night in Marrakech, head north to Rabat, Morocco's capital. Upon arrival, visit the Royal Palace gates, the Mohamed V Mausoleum, and the Hassan Tower. Dinner and accommodation are at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Royal Palace gates
- Visit to Mohamed V Mausoleum
- Visit to Hassan Tower
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Royal Palace of Rabat Mohamed V Mausoleum Hassan Tower - Day 13
Rabat to Tangier to Tarifa to Malaga/Costa del Sol
Head down to Tangier to wrap up your Morocco experience. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Cape Spartel, the palace route, and the Kasbah where residents defended against pirate attacks centuries ago. From there, go to the pier and board a fast catamaran across the Strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Once on land, make the final drive to either Costa del Sol or Malaga.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Cape Spartel
- Panoramic tour of palace route
- Visit to Kasbah
- Fast catamaran from Tangier to Tarifa across Strait of Gibraltar
Landmarks Cape Spartel Kasbah of Tangier - Day 14
Malaga to Granada
Malaga has plenty of historical and cultural attractions to see. After breakfast, you have free time to check out some of the city on your own. Then head to Granada, one of Spain's finest cities. Learn flamenco dancing before attending a dinner with a flamenco show at one of Granada's traditional venues. Afterward, head to a scenic viewpoint for great views of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner featuring flamenco show at typical Granada venue)
Included Activities
- Flamenco dancing masterclass
- Dinner featuring flamenco show
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Malaga attractions
- Scenic viewpoint visit in Granada
- Day 15
Granada to Madrid
This morning includes a guided visit to the Alhambra complex with a local expert. This famous 13th century palace and fortress shows off some of the best-preserved early Islamic architecture in the world plus important Spanish Renaissance architecture. Tour the Alhambra and the adjacent Generalife Palace and Gardens, which historically inspired authors like Washington Irving. Then head back to Madrid. Upon arrival, reconnect with fellow travelers, share memories, and enjoy a farewell dinner party.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner party)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Alhambra complex with local expert
- Tour of Generalife Palace and Gardens
- Farewell dinner party
Landmarks Alhambra Generalife Palace and Gardens - Day 16
Madrid
Have your final breakfast at the hotel before the tour ends. An included transfer to the airport wraps up your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
