Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll arrive in Madrid and get settled at your hotel. If you're not interested in taking the traditional siesta, there's plenty to explore on the city's golden streets and get a feel for why this football-obsessed city captures people's attention. This evening you'll meet your Travel Director and the other travelers, then head out for tapas to see what draws locals to Madrid's nightlife scene.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madrid Marriott Auditorium)
Optional Activities
- Old Madrid with a Taste of Tapas - Adults €32.00: Walking tour through Plaza Mayor and atmospheric alleyways with a Local Specialist, followed by drinks and food in famous downtown tapas bars
- Day 2
Madrid
A local guide takes you through Madrid's main sights in the morning, including the Cibeles Fountain and Paseo de la Castellana, plus the Royal Palace. Your afternoon opens up for either more wandering around Madrid or choosing to day trip to Segovia, the UNESCO site where you can see the Roman aqueduct and its fairytale castle before heading back to the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madrid Marriott Auditorium)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour including views of the Royal Palace, Cibeles Fountain and Retiro Park with a Local Guide
- Audio headsets provided throughout sightseeing experiences
Optional Activities
- Segovia World Heritage Site - Its Ancient Aqueduct & Fairytale Castle - Adults €55.00: Visit to UNESCO World Heritage Site with Local Specialist including 13th-century castle reputed to have inspired Walt Disney and the best-preserved 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct
Landmarks/POIs Cibeles Fountain Royal Palace Retiro Park Roman Aqueduct of Segovia - Day 3
Madrid to Granada
You'll travel south through the windswept La Mancha plateau (the landscape Don Quixote once crossed) to reach Toledo, the ancient hilltop 'City of Three Cultures.' A local specialist leads a walking tour past the cathedral and through a steel workshop where you'll see how the city's famous steelwork traditions continue today. From there, it's on to Granada, with an option to catch a gitano performance in the Old Town later if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Macia Condor)
Included Activities
- Scenic journey through La Mancha plateau
- Walking tour of Toledo with Local Specialist including views of the cathedral
- Visit to Toledo steel workshop to see traditional steel-craft
Optional Activities
- Night Out in Old Granada - Adults €45.00: Evening in Granada's Sacromonte quarter with tickets to see Zambra dances performed by Granada's most famous Roma people with a drink included
Landmarks/POIs Toledo Cathedral 
- Day 4
Granada to Costa del Sol
Granada's narrow cobbled streets show off Arab influences and Moorish architecture, with tea houses and hammams scattered throughout. You can choose to spend time in the Albacín Quarter, the oldest neighborhood with its characteristic Moorish homes, or visit the Alhambra, the fortified citadel sitting on the hilltop. Later you'll head south to Costa del Sol, with an optional stop in the hilltop village of Mijas for coastal views and a Mediterranean dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Moon Dreams Calabahia)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Granada including Arab history and culture
- Access to Granada's Moorish architecture, tea houses and hammams
Optional Activities
- Albaic\u00edn and the Royal Chapel - Adults €43.00: Leisurely walking tour through Albaic\u00edn UNESCO World Heritage Site with Local Specialist, explore Catholic Monarchs' tombs and treasures at Royal Chapel, wander through picturesque Alcaicer\u00eda quarter
- Visit to hilltop village of Mijas for spectacular coastal views followed by a Mediterranean dinner
Landmarks/POIs Alhambra Albaic\u00edn Quarter - Day 5
Costa del Sol to Fes
After a scenic drive along the coast, you'll board a ferry heading to North Africa. The crossing takes you to Morocco where you'll travel past the Rif Mountains toward Fes, a city with distinctive cultures and traditions waiting to be explored.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Menzeh Zalagh)
Included Activities
- Scenic coastal drive
- Return ferry crossing between Spain and Morocco
Landmarks/POIs Rif Mountains - Day 6
Fes
A local specialist guides you through Fes, Morocco's cultural and spiritual heart. In the Fes Medina you'll watch vendors negotiate deals in the hidden alleyways and main squares of this old marketplace. You'll visit a carpet weaving cooperative to see the detailed work and traditions behind each handmade piece. The rest of your day is free to wander Fes or join an optional Arabian dinner in a traditional riad with music and entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Menzeh Zalagh)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour through Fes Medina with Local Specialist
- Guided visit through hidden alleyways and main squares of ancient marketplace
- Visit to carpet weaving cooperative to observe traditional craftsmanship
- Audio headsets provided throughout sightseeing experiences
Optional Activities
- Arabian dinner in a traditional riad with music and local entertainment
Landmarks/POIs Fes Medina - Day 7
Fes to Marrakesh
You'll travel to Marrakesh, known as Africa's most popular year-round sun destination and a former favorite of Sir Winston Churchill. The famous Jemaa el-Fnaa Square has lots of energy and activity to take in. There's an optional evening with authentic Berber cuisine and entertainment if you want to continue exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Almas)
Included Activities
- Travel to Marrakesh
Optional Activities
- Evening of authentic Berber cuisine and entertainment
Landmarks/POIs Jemaa el-Fnaa Square 
- Day 8
Marrakesh
Marrakesh's souks sit within characteristic red sandstone buildings, and a local specialist leads a walking tour through the Old Quarter, visiting Dar El Bacha and Jemaa el-Fnaa Square where palm-readers, acrobats, and snake charmers work. After that, your time is your own to wander the streets, negotiate deals in the souks and bazaars, or optionally visit a local Berber village.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Almas)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Marrakesh's Old Quarter with Local Specialist
- Visit to Dar El Bacha
- View of Djemaa el-Fna Square with palm-readers, acrobats and snake charmers
- Audio headsets provided throughout sightseeing experiences
Optional Activities
- Visit to local Berber village
- The Square at Night and Traditional Dinner - Adults €66.00: Evening visit to magical Jemaa el Fna Square by night, wander through maze of stalls and marvel at street performers, dinner in typical Moroccan restaurant with authentic dishes such as tajine, music and entertainment
Landmarks/POIs Dar El Bacha Djemaa el-Fna Square - Day 9
Marrakesh to Tangier
You're heading to Casablanca, the city famous from Humphrey Bogart films. You'll see the elegant Corniche and the Hassan II Mosque with one of the world's tallest minarets. Then it's on to Rabat, the capital, where you can view the Mohammed V Mausoleum and Royal Palace with city views before continuing to Tangier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Andalucia Golf Tangier, El Oumnia Puerto & Spa)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Casablanca viewing Arabic and French influences
- View of the elegant Corniche during sightseeing with a Local Guide
- View of Hassan II Mosque during sightseeing with a Local Guide
- View of the Mohammed V Mausoleum during orientation
- View of the Royal Palace during orientation
- Panoramic views of Rabat
Landmarks/POIs Hassan II Mosque Mohammed V Mausoleum Rabat Royal Palace 
- Day 10
Tangier to Seville
This morning you'll cross the Strait of Gibraltar back to Spain and head north to Seville, known for fiery flamenco, hot Spanish summers, and Seville oranges. After arriving, you'll have the evening to relax and prepare for tomorrow's sightseeing tour, which will show you why Spanish royalty has favored this city as a winter retreat for centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MA Congresos)
Included Activities
- Crossing the Strait of Gibraltar
- Day 11
Seville
A local specialist shows you Seville's architectural highlights including monuments, pavilions, and lush gardens left over from the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition and Maria Luisa Park in the Old Quarter. You'll see the Cathedral of Seville, the world's largest Gothic cathedral and home to Christopher Columbus' tomb, and the Giralda bell tower, originally built as a minaret. The rest of the day is yours, with an optional flamenco show available when evening arrives.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MA Congresos)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Seville with Local Specialist
- Views of Seville's 1929 Ibero-American Exposition and architectural gems
- Visit to Maria Luisa Park and Seville's Old Quarter
- View of Cathedral of Seville - the largest Gothic cathedral in the world
- View of Christopher Columbus' tomb
- View of Giralda bell tower
- Audio headsets provided throughout sightseeing experiences
Optional Activities
- Foot-tapping flamenco show in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of Seville Giralda Tower Maria Luisa Park - Day 12
Seville to Lisbon
You're heading west across the Iberian Peninsula through the rolling golden and green plains of the Alentejo to reach Lisbon, Portugal's seafaring capital. After arriving, the evening is yours to unwind from traveling. There's an optional dinner and fado music experience in Bairro Alto if you want to join your Travel Director.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (VIP Executive Zurique)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through the rolling plains of the Alentejo
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience in Bairro Alto district with traditional meal and fado music
Landmarks/POIs Bairro Alto 
- Day 13
Lisbon
A local specialist takes you to Belém on the Tagus River's edge to explore the Age of Discovery and Portugal's role as a maritime power. You'll see the white Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, and the Jerónimos. The rest of the day is open for exploring on your own, hopping on Lisbon's signature trams along cinematic hillsides to find leafy squares and corner taverns for coffee and custard tarts. There's an optional visit to Portugal's Golden Triangle of Cascais, Estoril, and Sintra to see some of the country's grandest palaces, then a final dinner with your new travel friends to celebrate shared memories.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner with fellow travelers to celebrate shared memories)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (VIP Executive Zurique)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour to Belém with Local Specialist
- Visit to white Belém Tower
- Visit to Monument to the Discoveries
- Visit to iconic Jeronimos
- Audio headsets provided throughout sightseeing experiences
- Final dinner with fellow travelers to celebrate shared memories
- Visit to the celebrated Shrine
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience visiting Portugal's Golden Triangle of Cascais, Estoril and Sintra to see some of the country's most extravagant palaces
Landmarks/POIs Belém Tower Monument to the Discoveries Jeronimos Monastery - Day 14
Lisbon
Your journey comes to an end with memories of color, culture, and the local spirit you've experienced. You'll say goodbye to your Travel Director and newfound friends as the tour concludes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
