Seville to the Souks - 10 Days

Madrid - Caceres - Seville. We depart from the bus terminal at 7:45/8:00, heading toward the Extremadura region and arriving in Cáceres. Enjoy free time to explore Plaza Mayor and stroll through the old city, known for its famous and well-preserved medieval quarter, a recognized World Heritage site. There's free time for lunch before we continue south to Andalucía, arriving in Seville, where dinner is included.

Please note: This tour is bi-lingual, and will be conducted in Spanish as well as in English.

Meeting Point: C. de Ferraz, 3, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid at 8:00.

In the morning, we enjoy a city sightseeing tour, taking in María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, and the exterior of the remarkable Cathedral and its bell tower, known as the Giralda. Explore the charming Santa Cruz neighborhood with its quaint streets, squares, and narrow alleys. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

After the tour, you've got free time, or can join optional activities including a Guadalquivir river cruise, offering panoramic views of the Gold Tower and Expo 92, or a visit to the Maestranza bullring. In the evening, you have the option to attend a flamenco show.

Seville - Cordoba. Enjoy breakfast this morning before we depart for Córdoba. Once we have arrived, we'll begin our walking tour at the Almodóvar Gate, a historic Moorish gateway leading into the old town, before exploring the narrow, whitewashed streets of the Jewish Quarter, including the 14th-century Synagogue. We’ll then visit the renowned Mosque-Cathedral, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture with its striking horseshoe arches and later Christian additions.

The afternoon is free for leisure activities. Later, we will make our way to our accommodation, where we will enjoy dinner.

Seville - Ronda - Costa del Sol. After breakfast, we'll depart for the Route of the White Villages and Ronda. You'll have some free time to take in sweeping views from the Puente Nuevo bridge, explore the historic bullring, or stroll through the charming old town with its whitewashed buildings and quiet plazas. Then, we'll continue on to the Costa del Sol for the night. On most departures, we stay in the town of Torremolinos, though this is subject to change.

Costa del Sol - Tangier - Asilah - Rabat. After breakfast, we depart Costa del Sol and cross the Strait of Gibraltar by ferry, enjoying views of the Mediterranean Sea and the distant Rif Mountains as we sail to Tangier. We then continue south with a scenic stop in Asilah, where you will have free time to explore, relax, and enjoy lunch. Later, we arrive in Rabat and make our way to the accommodation for dinner.

Rabat - Fes. After breakfast, we explore Rabat, Morocco’s capital and one of its four imperial cities. Highlights include the Hassan Tower, an unfinished 12th-century mosque rising above an esplanade of over 200 columns, and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, built to honour the sultan who led Morocco to independence. The site is watched over by the royal guard, resplendent in ceremonial dress and mounted on horseback.

We then continue to Fes, the intellectual and spiritual heart of Morocco. A panoramic tour takes us past the royal palace and its iconic seven gates of Dar Al-Makhzen before we delve into the medina of Fes El Bali. This UNESCO-listed old city is the oldest and largest in Morocco, with 785 mosques and more than 2,000 alleys and squares forming a rich historical maze. We walk from Bab Boujloud to Es-Seffarine Square, tracing the city’s evolution from the 9th to the 19th century.

Along the way, we explore its architecture, artisan quarters—including the leather tanners and seamstresses—and visit a Medersa. The tour ends to the sound of copper being hammered in traditional workshops. Lunch is included at a local restaurant, with the remainder of the day free at leisure.

Fes - Chefchaouen - Tangier. Today, we are visiting the iconic Blue City of Chefchaouen, renowned as one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities in Morocco. Stroll through its narrow, blue-painted streets leading to Outta El Hamman Square and enjoy free time to explore. After your free time, we will make our way to our final destination for today, the port city of Tangier.

Tangier - Costa del Sol (Spain). Enjoy breakfast and spend the morning at your leisure until it's time to depart and board the ferry back to Spain. On arrival, we'll make our way back to the Costa del Sol, where we will enjoy dinner and you will have the rest of the evening at leisure.

Costa del Sol - Granada. We leave Seville after breakfast and make our way to Granada. Here, we will enjoy a sightseeing tour of the stunning Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including access to the magnificent Generalife gardens.

After, you will have the option to visit the Sacromonte caves for a traditional flamenco show.

Please note: In the event that tickets to the Alhambra and Generalife are unavailable from the Patronato, an alternative tour of Granada will be arranged. This includes visits to the Palace of Carlos V, the Archaeological Museum, the Church of Santa María de la Alhambra, the Royal Chapel, and a stroll through the Alcaicería silk market and Cathedral Square.

Granada - Toledo - Madrid. Start the day with breakfast before we depart for the historic Imperial city of Toledo, known for its rich history and numerous monuments. Here we will enjoy an included lunch and a guided tour of the city. Afterwards, we continue to Madrid, where our tour ends. You will be dropped off on Ferraz Street, near the Plaza de Espana, at approximately 17:30, though this time is subject to external factors such as traffic and passenger delays.