Itinerary

Sunday 5th. May 2012: Day 1  - Fly out of Adelaide - Melbourne - Hong Kong - Zurich - Barcelona

Monday 6th. May 2013: Day 2 - Arrive in Barcelona.
Welcome to Barcelona, one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to relax before tonight's group welcome dinner. [D]
 

Tuesday 7th. May 2013: Day 3 - Barcelona.
Our sightseeing of Barcelona begins! We pay homage to some of Gaudi's incredible architectural gems including Casa Batllo, Casa Mila and the unfinished La Sagrada Familia. We also visit the beautiful Guell Park. [B]
 
Wednesday 8th. May 2013: Day 4 - Barcelona.
Today we further explore this wonderful city with a morning tour that includes Plaza Catalunya, Barcelona Cathedral, the Gothic Quarter and the Plaza San Jaume. The afternoon is free for you to explore. [B]
 

Thursday 9th. May 2013: Day 5 - Barcelona - Valencia
We head down the coast to Valencia for a tour of the old city with its historic bell tower, cathedral and the lively Barrio de Carmen. [B]
 

Friday 10th. May 2013: Day 6 - Valencia - Granada
Our journey continues to historic Granada, our home for the next 2 nights. On the way we pass by Alicante and the ancient Moorish city of Murcia. [B]
 

Saturday 11th. May 2013: Day 7 - Granada
A wonderful day ahead as we visit the famous Alhambra Palace, a stunning Moorish citadel and a real gem. The palace is one of Spain's most famous attractions with its beautifully manicured Generalife gardens. [B]
 

Sunday 12th. May 2013: Day 8 - Granada - Tangier
Today we travel by ferry to Morocco via the Spanish town of Ronda, one of Andalusia's white villages. On our arrival in Morocco we enjoy a city tour of Tangier including the Sultan's Palace. [B,D]
 

Monday 13th. May 2013: Day 9 - Tangier - Fez
As we travel on to Fez we visit the impressive Roman ruins of Volubilis, once an important Roman city. We also visit the Bab el Mansour Gate and lively old medina in Meknes, one of Morocco's imperial cities. [B,D]
 

Tuesday 14th. May 2013: Day 10 - Fez
Fez is one of the oldest of Morocco's four imperial cities. We explore the narrow lanes of the famous medina, visit the awe-inspiring Karaouine Mosque and fountains of Carpenter's Square. [B]
 

Wednesday 15th. May 2013: Day 11 - Fez - Merzouga
Today we head into the Middle Atlas Mountains on the way to Merzouga. For the next two evenings we will stay in a traditional Moroccan kasbah. [B,D]
 

Thursday 16th. May 2013: Day 12 - Merzouga
A great day ahead as we visit the traditional Moroccan village of Khamlia. Here we get to experience real Moroccan culture before continuing on to Tissirdmine to enjoy lunch served between the palms. [B,L,D]
 

Friday 17th. May 2013: Day 13 - Merzouga - Boumalne
A scenic day as we continue through the Dades Valley to the town of Boumalne. We enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. [B,D]
 

Saturday 18th. May 2013: Day 14 - Boumalne - Marrakesh
We travel to Marrakesh via Ouarzazate and the Tizi N' Tichka Pass. At 2,260m we'll experience a variety of beautiful landscapes. [B]
 

Sunday 19th. May 2013: Day 15 - Marrakesh
Historic Marrakesh, the heartbeat of Morocco and the 'Jewel of the South', is a great place to explore. Here we visit the Saadian Tombs and the Dar Si Said Museum of Moroccan Art, before enjoying a traditional Moroccan dinner in the "Rose City". [B,D]
 

Monday 20th. May 2013: Day 16 - Marrakesh
Enjoy a day at leisure in Marrakesh. [B]
 

Tuesday 21st. May 2013: Day 17 - Marrakesh - Casablanca - Rabat
We tour Bogart’s old stomping ground, Casablanca, before heading on to the lively city of Rabat. [B]
 

Wednesday 22nd. 2013: Day 18 - Rabat - Seville
We take the ferry back to mainland Europe and head north to Seville. [B]
 

Thursday 23rd. May 2013: Day 19 - Seville
A great morning as we enjoy a tour of grand Seville including the Cathedral of Santa Maria, the Royal Alcazar and the historic Jewish Santa Cruz. This afternoon is at leisure for you to explore on your own. [B]
 

Friday 24th. May 2013: Day 20 - Seville - Madrid
We visit the historic sites of Cordoba including the impressive Mezquita which was once a mosque and is now a cathedral. Later we take the high-speed AVE train to Madrid. [B]
 

Saturday 25th. May 2013: Day 21 - Madrid
Today is all about majestic Madrid. Our tour of this grand royal city includes the beautiful Plaza Mayor and Retiro Park. [B]
 

Sunday 26th. May 2013: Day 22 - Madrid - Toledo - Madrid
This morning we take a trip out to Toledo, known for being a melting pot of religions and cultures, and also the birthplace of many famous artists.  Tonight we enjoy a fabulous farewell dinner. [B,D]
 

Monday 27th. May 2013: Day 23 - Depart Madrid (9:35am) - Fly to Zurich - New York (arrive JFK 3:50pm)
                                                                                                Accommodation: La Quinta, Manhattan
Tuesday 28th. May 2013: Day 24 - Free day in USA      Accommodation: La Quinta, Manhattan

Wednesday 29th.  May 2013:- Free day in USA            Accommodation: La Quinta, Manhattan

Thursday 30th. May 2013:- Free day in USA                 Accommodation: La Quinta, Manhattan

Friday 31st.  May 2013:- Free day in USA                    Pickup car and drive to Waverley, PA

Saturday 1st June 2013:- Free day in USA

Sunday 2nd. June 2013:- Free day in USA

Monday 3rd. June 2013:- Free day in USA

Tuesday 4th. June 2013:- Free day in USA

Wednesday 5th. June 2013:- Free day in USA

Thursday 6th. June 2013:- Free day in USA

Friday 7th. June 2013:- Free day in USA

Saturday 8th. June 2013:- Free day in USA

Sunday 9th. June 2013:- Free day in USA

Monday 10th. June 2013:- Free day in USA

Tuesday 11th. June 2013:- Free day in USA

Wednesday 12th. June 2013:- Free day in USA

Thursday 13th. June 2013:- Fly out of JFK Airport (5:30pm) - San Francisco - Sydney - Adelaide

Friday 14th. June 2013: Day lost over the International Date Line

Saturday 15th. June 2013: Arrive Sydney (6:25am), Arrive Adelaide (1:50pm)