MADRID, ANDALUCÍA & MOROCCO (Option 1) (Sunday) 13 days

Arrival at madrid-barajas international airport. meet
and greet, and transfer to the hotel. accommodations

Breakfast and accommodations. panoramic sightseeing
tour of the city, covering its most important avenues,
squares and landmark buildings. rest of the day at leisure
for personal activities

Breakfast and departure southwards through the land of
la mancha to andalucia. arrival to cordoba. city sightseeing
tour, visiting the great mosque, once the spiritual
center of the islamic world, with a gothic cathedral built
inside and the jewish quarter. after the visit continue
to sevilla. dinner and overnight accommodations.

Half board. morning city sightseeing tour, including
maría luisa park, plaza de españa, the exterior of the city’s
stunning cathedral and its bell tower, called giralda and
the typical neighborhood of santa cruz with its streets,
squares and narrow alleys. if you wish, you can optionally
navigate the guadalquivir river, during which you will
enjoy a panoramic view of the gold tower and expo 92,
or visit to the maestranza bullring. in the evening, also
as an optional activity, you can attend a flamenco show.

Breakfast. then departure to the route of the white
villages and ronda. free time. continuation to costa
del sol. dinner and accommodations.

Breakfast. early departure from the costa del sol to
tarifa, the symbolic point where europe almost touches
africa. ferry crossing of the strait of gibraltar and arrival
in tangier, the white city that has always attracted artists
and travellers. stroll around the port and free time to
discover the souk and historic quarters, breathing in the
cultural mix that defines the city. continue to rabat, the
administrative capital of morocco: visit the hassan tower
and the mausoleum of mohamed v, two landmarks that
combine history with monumental architecture. the
hassan tower was designed in the 12th century to be
the tallest minaret in the islamic world, but remained
unfinished after an earthquake. after lunch, continue
to casablanca, the atlantic metropolis. arrival, dinner
and accommodations.

Breakfast. panoramic tour of casablanca to discover its
cosmopolitan character and seafront boulevards. exterior
stop at the hassan ii mosque, one of the great modern
masterpieces of the islamic world, with its 210-metre
minaret – the tallest in the world (optional interior visit).
departure inland to marrakesh. afternoon at leisure for a first encounter with the medina and jemaa el fna
square, the vibrant heart of street life and local culture.
dinner and accommodations

Breakfast. full visit of the main sights of marrakech: the
bahia palace with its courtyards and ornamental details,
the menara gardens, and the koutoubia (exterior). stroll
through the souks to observe traditional crafts, artisans
and colours, ending at jemaa el-fna square, where the
atmosphere shifts with musicians, storytellers and food
stalls. lunch and afternoon at leisure to continue discovering
the city’s secrets at your own pace. optional:
“fantasia chez ali” dinner show. accommodations

Breakfast. northwards departure with a stop in mohammedia,
a charming coastal town famous for its beaches
and fresh seafood. formerly known as “fédala” during
the colonial period, today it is one of the country’s main
oil ports. free time for lunch overlooking the atlantic
ocean. continue by road to tangier, arriving at sunset.
evening at leisure to stroll along the boulevard by the
port or relax at the hotel. dinner and accommodations.

Breakfast. transfer to the port and ferry crossing of the
strait of gibraltar. arrival in tarifa and continuation by
road to the costa del sol. dinner and accommodations.

Breakfast. departure to granada. visit to the spectacular
group of monuments of the alhambra and generalife,
former residence of the moorish kings, with its magnificent
fountains, gardens and arches. dinner and accommodations.
optional visit to the caves of sacromonte
and attend a typical show of gipsy flamenco.

Breakfast and departure towards the imperial city
of toledo, full of history and monuments. lunch and
panoramic view from mirador del valle and walk through
it´s old town. continuation back to madrid. arrival and
accommodations.

Breakfast and end of services.