Day 1 – Depart USA
Overnight flight to Madrid.


Day 2 – Arrive Madrid (2 nights)
Welcome to Madrid, the Spanish capital city! Time to relax or explore this lively Spanish capital. Later, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions. 

Hotel: Rafael Orense (2 nights)


Day 3 – Madrid sightseeing and at leisure
This morning our guided sightseeing tour features views of the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol and the Cervantes Memorial. Then time at leisure to relax or perhaps take an excursion to see the Valley of the Fallen. (Buffet breakfast)


Day 4 – Madrid – Toledo – Granada
This morning after breakfast we travel to Toledo, capital of Castile. On our arrival a guided walking tour highlights the Jewish Synagogue and more. Next into Andalusia to hilltop Granada with its views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This evening dinner is included at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast Dinner)

Hotel: Alhamar

Day 5 – Granada – Costa del Sol (Marbella)
Our morning sightseeing tour visits the exquisite Alhambra Palace, Spain's most beautiful Moorish building and former residence of the Moorish Kings. Our guided tour shows us the features of this unique architecture and the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal summer residence, from where we have fine views over the town and the surrounding hills. Then on to the centre of the Costa del Sol where tonight, you may wish to sample the nightlife of this lively beach resort area. (Buffet breakfast Dinner) 

Hotel: NH Marbella


Day 6 – Costa del Sol (Marbella) – Fez (2 nights)
We begin with a Mediterranean coastal drive to Algeciras for the crossing to North Africa. We continue into a different world as we enter Morocco, driving past the Rif Mountains to the Imperial city of Fez and the first of our six–night stay in Africa! (Buffet breakfast) 

Hotel: Crown Palace (2 nights)


Day 7 – Fez sightseeing and at leisure
Today's morning sightseeing tour shows us the fascinating labyrinthine Medina plus the Royal Palace. Later, enjoy the atmosphere of this exotic city with time to haggle over beautiful Moroccan carpets – an everlasting souvenir! This afternoon time is your own to do as you please. Tonight, we enjoy dinner at our hotel, maybe later enjoy watching some belly–dancing? (Buffet breakfast Dinner)

Day 8 – Fez – Marrakesh (2 nights)
Today we drive through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains to Marrakesh for two nights, Africa's most popular year–round sun resort. It was once the favourite holiday spot of Sir Winston Churchill. (Buffet breakfast Dinner) 

Hotel: Ryad Mogador Menara (2 nights)


Day 9 – Marrakesh sightseeing and at leisure
Our walking tour with the local guide using our audio system visits the Bahia Palace and stops at the vast Djemma Square with its palm readers, acrobats, markets and more. Here we stop for some mint tea in a typical Moroccan tea–house before bargain hunting in the souks and bazaars, or maybe take an excursion to a Berber village. Tonight, why not enjoy a Moroccan show? (Buffet breakfast)


Day 10 – Marrakesh – Casablanca
Today we drive to Casablanca, scene of Bogart's most magical moments and some of North Africa's best beaches. Here our sightseeing tour shows us the panoramas to be enjoyed from the Corniche, views the Mosque and the modern section of the city. Then we visit the Casbah, to explore its maze of twisted streets. Later time to explore this romantic city and its associations with Humphrey Bogart. (Buffet breakfast Dinner) 

Hotel: Sheraton


Day 11 – Casablanca – Rabat – Tangier
We drive along the Atlantic Coast to Rabat, capital of this fascinating country. Here we enjoy an orientation featuring the Royal Mosque, Mausoleum and Royal Palace. Then on to Tangier where an orientation shows us the city's highlights and the area where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean Sea. (Buffet breakfast Dinner) 

Hotel: Rif


Day 12 – Tangier – Seville (2 nights)
A morning ferry cruise across the Straits of Gibraltar. We disembark and join our coach for our journey through Jerez vineyards to beautiful Seville. Tonight, we enjoy a tapas dinner with sherry, known as manzanillo, in a typical bodega restaurant. (Buffet breakfast 'Be my guest' Dinner) 

Hotel: Tryp Macarena (2 nights)


Day 13 – Seville sightseeing and at leisure
Our morning sightseeing with audio system in this romantic city highlights the Giralda Tower along with the pools and fountains of the Maria Luisa Park, the cathedral and Columbus' tomb. We will also enjoy a walk through the Jewish quarter. (Buffet breakfast Dinner)


Day 14 – Seville – Lisbon (2 nights)
Today our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure! But first we travel through the ‘Jabugo’ producing region of Spain and past the castle at Aracena to the Alentejo region of Portugal, with its many cork forests. Soon, we arrive in Lisbon, the capital, for our two–nights stay. (Buffet breakfast) 

Hotel: Marriott (2 nights)


Day 15 – Lisbon sightseeing and at leisure
Morning sightseeing with audio system highlights the medieval quarter, Vasco da Gama's tomb inside the Hieronymite Monastery, plus views of the Belem Tower and includes a walking tour of the colourful Alfama district. The rest of your day is at leisure, perhaps to shop for pottery and fishermen's sweaters in Cascais. Tonight a join your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a farewell dinner. (Buffet breakfast Farewell dinner)




Day 16 – Lisbon – USA
This morning it is time to bid farewell to our Tour Director and touring friends as our vacation comes to an end. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)


Free airport transfers
Transfers on Day 2 at Madrid Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30, 15.00 and 17.30. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Lisbon Airport at 07.00 and 09.30.