Spain & Morocco

Meet your tour director and check into hotel.

Visit the Museo de Prado, Plaza Colon, Plaza de España, Royal Palace, and the Reina Sofia Museum.

Visit the Museo del Prado, home of works by Spain's great masters, including Francisco Goya, Diego Velázquez, and El Greco

The Plaza de España is a popular place to gather in Central Madrid. It features a large monument to Miguel de Cervante, author of Don Quixote.

View the Palacio Real, a huge palace begun in 1738 on the site of the Madrid Alcázar, which burned to the ground in 1734. Although the palace is no longer home to the royal family, it is still full of art treasures and antiques, including Tiepolo ceilings and paintings by Goya.

Officially recognized as Spain’s National Museum of 20th Century Art, The Sofia—as it is more commonly known—is home to an impressive collection from Spain’s two greatest 20th century masters. Hosting works of both Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí, it’s no wonder that The Sofia has risen to such a prominent place in the world of art. Certainly the most famous piece in the museum is Picasso’s Guernica, but in addition to this wonderful masterpiece, you’ll also find a vast library, archive, bookstore and restaurant.

First, take part in the passionate Flamenco dance style and experience the connection between a dancer, musician, and singer. Then, watch while your instructors and accompanists show you how it’s done in a live performance.

From Madrid we travel to Granada via Toledo.

Visit St. Mary’s Synagogue, Toledo Cathedral, Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes, and a Sword factory.

Visit The Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, the oldest intact synagogue building in Europe. As it was constructed by the Christian Kingdom of Castile and designed by Islamic architects for Jewish use, it is considered a symbol of cooperation among the three religions.

Walk to Toledo Cathedral, considered one of the greatest Gothic structures in Spain. The cathedral actually reflects several architectural styles and features many art treasures, including: the Transparente, a Last Supper in alabaster, El Greco's Twelve Apostoles, and works by Juan de Borgona. The Treasure Room features a 500-pound, 15th Century gilded monstrance, allegedly made with gold brought back from the New World by Colombus. It is still carried through the streets of Toledo during the feast of Corpus Christi.

Argue ideology in a revolutionary role-play that delves into the causes of the Spanish Civil War!

See the impressive Islamic architecture en route to the massive Alhambra fortress-palace and enjoy the soul-soothing fountains of the Generalife Gardens with a local guide. Please note the guided tour will include entrance to the gardens and rooms surrounding the palace but entrance to the main palace building may not be accessible at all times due to limited availability.

Travel to Tangier via ferry.

Tangier, a Moroccan port on the Strait of Gibraltar, has been a strategic gateway between Africa and Europe since Phoenician times. Its whitewashed hillside medina is home to the Dar el Makhzen, a palace of the sultans that's now a museum of Moroccan artifacts.

Visit the historical part of the city of Tangier.

Cape Spartel sits at the entrance of the The Strait of Gibraltar, the location where the Atlantic Ocean meets and mixes with the Mediterranean Sea.

Depart for Fes.

Chefchaouen, known as the Blue Pearl of Morocco, is a dream to explore. With its blue-rinsed houses, the whole city seems to be bathed in azure. Witness the city's rich heritage while exploring the Medina with its famous narrow winding alleys, an opportunity to mingle with locals, and take in the delights: From freshly baked bread, to skillfully prepared tagines.

Tour Chefchaouen's medina, one of the loveliest in Morocco. Small and uncrowded, most of the buildings are painted a blinding blue-white, giving them a clean, fresh look, while terracotta tiles add an Andalucian flavor. The heart of the medina is the shady, cobbled Plaza Uta el-Hammam, dominated by the red-hued walls of the kasbah and the adjacent Grande Mosquée.

Visit the beautiful gardens on the ground of this Ethnological Museum. Inside the building, climb the tower for breathtaking views.

As the former capital of Morocco and one of four Imperial Moroccan cities, Fes is an ancient city full of cultural and religious history. Explore the winding, dusty and car-free streets of Fes el Bali, the walled old city, visit the expansive Royal Palace and gardens, see the towering minaret of Kairaouine Mosque which dates back to 956 AD and head to one of the leading spiritual and educational centers in the Muslim world, the University of Al-Karaouine.

Under the instruction of a professional chef, prepare, eat, and enjoy a traditional Moroccan meal.

Morocco’s capital is a mix of governmental buildings, religious institutions, textile factories and tourist attractions. Travel to see the green-roofed Mohamed V Mausoleum, considered a masterpiece of Alaouite dynasty architecture and the huge Hassan Tower, a red sandstone minaret that was started in 1195 AD but never completed. Located right in the heart of Rabat, the Royal Palace is a sumptuous example of Islamic architecture and is seat of the Moroccan government and home to the King of Morocco.

You may fly home late on Day 10 or early on Day 11.

Travel to Marrakesh.