Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
Your driver will meet you at Madrid airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the evening is free to settle in and relax after your journey.
- Day 2
Madrid
A coach tour takes you through Madrid's historic neighborhoods like Barrio de la Morerría and Puerta del Sol, then through modern areas and past Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu stadium. You'll have the afternoon free to explore on your own. Later, there's a group welcome dinner at a local tapas restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group Welcome Dinner at a local Tapas restaurant with authentic Spanish cuisine)
Included Activities
- Coach tour of Madrid including Barrio de la Morerría, Habsburgs District, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Neptuno Fountains, Salamanca district, Plaza Castilla, Parque del Oeste, and Santiago Bernabéu
- Group Welcome Dinner at a local Tapas restaurant
Landmarks Barrio de la Morerría Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor Neptuno Fountains Santiago Bernabéu Plaza Castilla Parque del Oeste Salamanca District 
- Day 3
Madrid to Porto
After breakfast, you'll leave Madrid and stop in Salamanca, the university city, where you'll have free time to walk around. Then the drive continues into Portugal heading to Porto, one of Europe's oldest cities sitting along the Douro River estuary, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Salamanca Porto 
- Day 4
Porto
A guided tour of Porto takes you to the cathedral, Stock Exchange, and Santa Clara Church. You'll also take a boat ride on the Douro River and visit a Port Wine Cellar by the river to sample and taste the local wine. Tonight brings a group dinner at one of Porto's oldest Fado venues.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner at one of the oldest Fado venues in Porto including Fado show)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Porto including cathedral, Stock Exchange, and Santa Clara Church
- Douro River Cruise
- Port Wine Cellar visit and tasting
- Group dinner at a historic Fado venue
Landmarks Porto Cathedral Stock Exchange (Palácio da Bolsa) Santa Clara Church Douro River - Day 5
Porto to Aveiro to Coimbra
After breakfast, you'll head to Aveiro, known as the 'Venice of Portugal,' for a boat trip on a traditional Moliceiro through the canals. There's free time for lunch before you continue to Coimbra, a former Portuguese capital. You'll walk through the historic streets, see the University of Coimbra with its Baroque library, the Old Cathedral, and the medieval quarter.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Moliceiro boat trip through Aveiro's canals
- Exploration of Coimbra including University of Coimbra, Biblioteca Joanina, Sé Velha (Old Cathedral), and medieval quarter
Landmarks Aveiro University of Coimbra Biblioteca Joanina Sé Velha (Old Cathedral) - Day 6
Coimbra to Batalha to Nazaré to Alcobaca to Lisbon
This morning you'll visit the UNESCO-listed Batalha Monastery, a 14th century Gothic structure marking Portugal's 1385 victory over the Castilians. Free time follows in the fishing village of Nazaré, then you'll see the 12th century Alcobaça monastery, a fine Gothic example. From there, you continue to Lisbon with the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to UNESCO-listed Batalha Monastery
- Visit to Alcobaca Monastery
Landmarks Batalha Monastery Nazaré Alcobaca Monastery 
- Day 7
Lisbon
A city tour covers Lisbon's main highlights including the plazas, fortified Belem Tower, Jeronimo's Monastery, the Monument to the Discoverers, and Marquis of Pombal Square. The afternoon is yours to explore, and the Alfama Quarter is worth a visit with its narrow alleyways, colorful tabernas, and Sao Jorge Castle overlooking it all.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City sightseeing tour of Lisbon including main plazas, Belem Tower, Jeronimo's Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, and Marquis of Pombal Square
Landmarks Belem Tower Jeronimo's Monastery Monument to the Discoverers Marquis of Pombal Square Alfama Quarter Sao Jorge Castle - Day 8
Lisbon to Merida to Cordoba
You'll depart Lisbon and cross back into Spain with a stop in Merida, a city founded by the Romans in 25 BC. There you'll see the Roman Theatre, Amphitheatre, and the Guadiana River Roman Bridge. From there, the journey continues to Cordoba, once capital of the Caliphate.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Merida Roman Theatre of Merida Amphitheatre of Merida Guadiana River Roman Bridge 
- Day 9
Cordoba to Seville
This morning's tour of Cordoba covers its importance as a Roman city and later Islamic center during the Middle Ages. You'll visit the sprawling La Mezquita mosque-cathedral from 988 AD and explore the Jewish Quarter. Then you'll travel southwest to Seville, capital of Andalusia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Cordoba
- Entrance to La Mezquita mosque-cathedral
- Visit to Jewish Quarter in Cordoba
Landmarks La Mezquita Jewish Quarter, Cordoba - Day 10
Seville
A guided tour of Seville includes entrance to the cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world. You'll also visit the Santa Cruz Quarter, famous from the opera 'Carmen,' and walk through Maria Luisa Park and the Plaza Espana. The afternoon is free to explore more on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Seville
- Entrance to Seville Cathedral
- Visit to Santa Cruz Quarter
- Visit to Maria Luisa Park and Plaza Espana
Landmarks Seville Cathedral Santa Cruz Quarter Maria Luisa Park Plaza Espana - Day 11
Seville to Jerez to Ronda
After breakfast, you'll drive through small Andalusian villages to the hilltop town of Jerez, known for sherry wine and flamenco heritage. You'll tour a winery for sherry tasting with light lunch, then head to a local olive oil mill for an experience where you'll see olive groves and taste organic oil. Later you'll continue to the hilltop town of Ronda.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch at local winery with Sherry wine tasting)
Included Activities
- Visit to local winery for Sherry wine tasting with light lunch
- Olive Oil Experience at local Almazara (olive oil mill) including walk through olive groves and tasting
Landmarks Jerez Ronda 
- Day 12
Ronda to Gibraltar to Tarifa to Tetouan
You'll drive through Andalusian countryside to Gibraltar with free time to explore this British territory. You can see the Rock of Gibraltar with views over the Mediterranean and Atlantic, and spot the famous Barbary macaques. Then it's off to Tarifa for a ferry crossing the Strait of Gibraltar to Tangier in Africa, and you'll drive south to Tetouan between the Rif Mountains and Mediterranean. This charming town has a well-preserved medina (UNESCO site) and Andalusian architecture before dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Return ferry from Tarifa to Tangier across the Strait of Gibraltar
Landmarks Rock of Gibraltar Gibraltar Tarifa Strait of Gibraltar Tangier Tetouan Tetouan Medina - Day 13
Tetouan to Chefchaouen to Fes
The journey takes you to Chefchaouen, famous for its blue-painted streets. After free time to walk around this distinctive blue city, you'll travel to Fes through picturesque landscapes. The ancient medina there features winding alleyways and Morocco's rich history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks Chefchaouen Fes Fes Medina 
- Day 14
Fes
A guided tour of Fes covers this UNESCO-listed ancient city, one of Morocco's most important imperial capitals and the world's oldest and largest medieval city. You'll walk through some of the medina's 9,400 alleyways, see the seven gates of the Royal Palace, check out the Jewish Quarter, and view the ornate Bab Bou Jeloud gate built in 1913. The afternoon is free. Dinner is at your hotel, though an optional show with dinner is available (book and pay locally).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning guided tour of Fes including medina alleyways, seven gates of Royal Palace, Jewish Quarter, and Bab Bou Jeloud gate
Optional Activities
- Optional show with dinner (book and pay locally)
Landmarks Fes Medina Royal Palace of Fes Jewish Quarter, Fes Bab Bou Jeloud - Day 15
Fes to Marrakech
After leaving Fes, you'll drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains past Berber villages and valleys with olive groves and cedar forests. Further south, the landscape shifts to the High Atlas Mountains with winding roads and different scenery at each turn. By day's end, you'll reach Marrakech.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks Middle Atlas Mountains High Atlas Mountains Marrakech 
- Day 16
Marrakech
A sightseeing tour starts at the Menara Gardens with its pavilion and olive trees. You'll see the exterior of the Koutoubia Tower, similar to Seville's Giralda, then visit the Bahia Palace, once owned by a local nobleman. Finally, you'll reach Djemaa el Fna square where you can explore bustling souks and the medina with artisan workshops for woodwork, ceramics, fur, and spices. Dinner is at your hotel or join an optional 'Fantasia Chez Ali' show with dinner (book and pay locally).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Marrakech including Menara Gardens, Koutoubia Tower, Bahia Palace, and Djemaa el Fna square
Optional Activities
- Optional 'Fantasia Chez Ali' show with dinner (book and pay locally)
Landmarks Menara Gardens Koutoubia Tower Bahia Palace Djemaa el Fna - Day 17
Marrakech to Casablanca to Rabat
Leaving early from Marrakech, you'll head to Casablanca on a coach tour passing United Nations Square, Boulevard de la Corniche, and the iconic Hassan II Mosque. Then it's on to Rabat, Morocco's capital, where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Coach tour of Casablanca including United Nations Square, Boulevard de la Corniche, and Hassan II Mosque
Landmarks United Nations Square, Casablanca Boulevard de la Corniche, Casablanca Hassan II Mosque 
- Day 18
Rabat to Costa del Sol
You'll leave Morocco today, traveling back to Tangier and taking the ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Once there, you'll drive along the scenic Costa del Sol to either a Costa del Sol location or Malaga for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Return ferry from Tangier to Tarifa across the Strait of Gibraltar
Landmarks Tangier Tarifa Costa del Sol Malaga - Day 19
Costa del Sol to Granada
Today you'll travel to Granada, one of Spain's finest destinations. You'll have some free time before enjoying an authentic Gypsy Flamenco show with dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Granada Gypsy Flamenco show with dinner)
Included Activities
- Granada Gypsy Flamenco show with dinner
Landmarks Granada 
- Day 20
Granada to Madrid
This morning you'll visit the Alhambra complex, the famous 13th century palace and fortress that's one of the best-preserved examples of early Islamic architecture and also features Spanish Renaissance elements. You'll explore the Alhambra and the adjacent Generalife Gardens, which inspired authors including Washington Irving who wrote Tales of the Alhambra in 1832. After the tour, you'll make your final journey back to Madrid.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Alhambra complex
- Exploration of Generalife Gardens
Landmarks Alhambra Generalife Gardens - Day 21
Madrid
Have your final breakfast at the hotel before your tour ends. A transfer to the airport is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
