Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Madrid
You'll arrive at Madrid airport and get transferred to your hotel. Later in the evening, join your Tour Director and other travelers for an authentic tapas dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant
- Day 2
Madrid City Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll take a guided city tour through Madrid's historic Barrio de la Morera, the Habsburgs District, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa. The tour also covers the Royal Palace, then moves to Bourbon-era sites like the Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and Puerta de Alcalá. You'll see contemporary Madrid including Gran Vía, the Salamanca district, and Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. There's a traditional chocolate with churros tasting included. The afternoon is yours to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Madrid with Local Expert
- Chocolate and churros tasting
- Visit to Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace Plaza Mayor Cibeles Fountain Neptuno Fountain Puerta de Alcalá Gran Vía Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium - Day 3
Madrid to Córdoba via Mérida
After breakfast, you'll travel to Mérida, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved Roman ruins, including the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre. You'll walk through the city to see its historical heritage, then continue on to Córdoba, which was once the capital of the Caliphate.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Mérida's Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre
Landmarks/POIs Roman Theatre of Mérida Roman Amphitheatre of Mérida - Day 4
Córdoba to Seville
You'll start with breakfast at the hotel, then take an impressive tour of Córdoba's Mosque with entrance included. Next, you'll explore the Jewish Quarter's narrow winding streets with a local expert guide. In the afternoon, you'll head toward Seville. By evening, you'll have dinner at a local restaurant where you can try Andalusian cuisine with your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Andalusian cuisine at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Tour of Córdoba's Mosque with entrance included
- Guided exploration of the Jewish Quarter
- Dinner at a local restaurant featuring Andalusian cuisine
Landmarks/POIs Mosque of Córdoba Jewish Quarter of Córdoba - Day 5
Seville City Tour
Breakfast comes first at the hotel. Then you'll join a city tour of Seville led by a Local Expert, visiting the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peter's in Rome. From there, you'll check out the Santa Cruz quarter, which inspired the tales of Carmen and Don Juan. Later you'll head to Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. The afternoon is yours to spend however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Seville with Local Expert
- Visit to Seville Cathedral with entrance included
- Exploration of Santa Cruz quarter
- Visit to Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España
Landmarks/POIs Seville Cathedral Santa Cruz Quarter Maria Luisa Park Plaza de España - Day 6
Jerez and Ronda
After breakfast, you'll travel south through Andalusian villages to Jerez, where you'll experience wine and horses, two key parts of Andalusian culture. You'll visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art and do a wine tasting at a local winery. Then you'll go to Ronda to see an organic olive oil production facility and taste their olive oil. The rest of the day is free for exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit and ticket to Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art
- Sherry wine tasting at a local winery
- Olive oil tasting at a local almazara
Landmarks/POIs Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art - Day 7
Ronda to Tetouan via Gibraltar and Tangier
You'll have breakfast at the hotel before leaving Ronda toward Gibraltar. Once there, you'll visit the Rock of Gibraltar with time to explore on your own. After that, you'll go to Algeciras and board a ferry to Tangier. When you arrive in Morocco, you'll be transferred to Tetouan, known as 'The White Dove' and home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site Medina. Dinner will be at your hotel in Tetouan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Self-guided experience in Gibraltar visiting the Rock of Gibraltar
Landmarks/POIs Rock of Gibraltar Tetouan Medina - Day 8
Tetouan to Fez via Chefchaouen
Breakfast first, then you'll get a panoramic tour of Tetouan's main sites. You'll continue on to Chefchaouen, the Blue City famous for its blue-colored houses and streets. A guided walk takes you through Uta El Hammam square with free time later for shopping and lunch. In the afternoon, you'll head to Fez, traveling through the scenic Rif mountain range. You'll arrive by late afternoon for dinner and overnight at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic visit of Tetouan's sites
- Guided walk through Chefchaouen including Uta El Hammam square
Landmarks/POIs Chefchaouen Uta El Hammam Square - Day 9
Fez Exploration and Cultural Experiences
After breakfast, you'll explore Fez, Morocco's religious heart founded in the 8th century by Idriss II and one of the Four Imperial Capitals. You'll see the Royal Palace gates, the Jewish Quarter, and a fortress with panoramic views of Fez el Bali. A guided walk takes you through medieval streets to the Bab Bou Jeloud gate. At a traditional palace, you'll do a hands-on couscous cooking class with local chefs, then have lunch. The afternoon includes nearby vineyards for wine tasting before dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch following couscous cooking class at a traditional palace), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full exploration of Fez with guided tour
- Visit to Royal Palace gates
- Visit to Jewish Quarter
- Fortress visit with panoramic views of Fez el Bali
- Guided walking tour to Bab Bou Jeloud gate
- Hands-on couscous cooking class and lunch at a traditional palace
- Wine tasting at local vineyards
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace of Fez Jewish Quarter of Fez Fez el Bali Bab Bou Jeloud Gate - Day 10
Fez to Marrakech via Casablanca
You'll depart after breakfast heading to Marrakech along the highway. There's a stop in Casablanca with free time for lunch and exploring, including United Nations Square, the Habous Quarter, and an exterior view of the Hassan II Mosque. You'll arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Casablanca including United Nations Square and Habous Quarter
- Exterior view of Hassan II Mosque
Landmarks/POIs United Nations Square Habous Quarter Hassan II Mosque - Day 11
Marrakech City Tour and Cultural Experiences
Breakfast comes first before you start a city tour of Marrakech. You'll begin at the grand Menara Gardens with its scenic pavilion set among olive trees. Then you'll see the Koutoubia Minaret from outside, the iconic twin of Seville's Giralda. You'll visit the Dar el Bacha Museum, known for its great architecture. Next is Jamaa el Fnaa square, a busy cultural hub where you can access souks and the medina. In the afternoon, you'll check out artisan guilds including woodworkers, potters, tanners, and spice merchants. You'll visit a traditional riad for a tea ceremony led by a master. After that, return for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Marrakech
- Visit to Menara Gardens
- Exterior view of Koutoubia Minaret
- Visit to Dar el Bacha Museum
- Exploration of Jamaa el Fnaa square
- Visit to artisan guilds including woodworkers, potters, tanners, and spice merchants
- Tea ceremony at a traditional riad led by a master
Landmarks/POIs Menara Gardens Koutoubia Minaret Dar el Bacha Museum Jamaa el Fnaa Square - Day 12
Marrakech to Rabat
After breakfast, you'll head early to Rabat, the nation's capital. The visit includes stops at the Royal Palace gates, the Mohamed V Mausoleum, and the iconic Hassan Tower. You'll have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Royal Palace gates
- Visit to Mohamed V Mausoleum
- Visit to Hassan Tower
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace of Rabat Mohamed V Mausoleum Hassan Tower - Day 13
Rabat to Malaga via Tangier and Tarifa
You'll leave after breakfast and head to Tangier. Once there, you'll get a panoramic tour including Cape Spartel, the palace route, and the historic Kasbah, which was once a defensive stronghold against pirate attacks. You'll be transferred to the Tangier port to board a fast catamaran to Tarifa, then continue on to Malaga.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Tangier including Cape Spartel, palace route, and the historic Kasbah
Landmarks/POIs Cape Spartel Kasbah of Tangier - Day 14
Malaga to Granada
After breakfast, you'll explore Malaga's historical and cultural attractions spanning from the Roman era with its theatre to the Moorish period shown through the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle. Then you'll go to Granada, an Andalusian city at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. In the evening, you'll learn flamenco dancing with a lesson, then have dinner and watch a flamenco show at one of Granada's iconic venues. Later, you'll catch views of Granada from one of the city's scenic viewpoints.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with flamenco show)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Malaga's historical and cultural attractions
- Visit to Alcazaba
- Visit to Gibralfaro Castle
- Flamenco masterclass with dance lesson
- Flamenco show with dinner
Landmarks/POIs Roman Theatre of Malaga Alcazaba of Malaga Gibralfaro Castle - Day 15
Alhambra and Farewell
You'll start with breakfast at the hotel before visiting the famous Alhambra complex with a Local Expert and the Generalife Gardens with entrance included. After that visit, you'll head to Madrid. In the evening, you'll gather with fellow travelers for a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Alhambra complex with Local Expert and entrance included
- Visit to Generalife Gardens
- Farewell dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks/POIs Alhambra Generalife Gardens - Day 16
Departure from Madrid
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll be transferred to the airport to head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
