With its lush gardens and natural beauty, it is not surprising that Aranjuez has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape. Spend the morning touring the extravagant Palacio Real de Aranjuez, the Real Casa del Labrador and the Falúas Reales before heading to the neighboring town... Read More

Explore El Escorial, the 16th-century monastery complex built by King Phillip II that includes his residence, an ornamented church, a library of over 40,000 books, and the Royal Mausoleum. Read More

Pass through the small town of San Lorenzo to visit El Escorial, the 16th-century complex built by King Phillip II. Explore the king's residence, an ornamented church and monastery before stopping to peruse the world renowned library. Learn the stories of the Spanish royalty, who are buried in... Read More

Visit the crown jewel of the city, the Alhambra, a 13th-century Moorish fortress comprised of patios, gardens, palaces, and fountains. Walk around the Albayzín, a historic Moorish neighborhood with whitewashed houses and winding alleys. Experience the rattle of castanets and the strum of... Read More

Enter Morocco on a ferry, crossing the Strait of Gibraltar, to explore a land filled with Arabic, African, and European influences. Explore the medina (ancient walled city) of Fes, Morocco's largest open-air market, scattered among twisting alleys. Ride 4x4s through the desert to your campsite... Read More

Visit El Sardinero, one of the most beautiful beaches in Spain, and walk along the Paseo de Pereda, the main boulevard. Walk onto the Peninsula de la Magdalena to the Magdalena Palace for a dramatic view of the bay. Read More

Travel to Segovia where you can explore the impressive 1st century Roman aqueduct, constructed from blocks of granite, perfectly aligned without mortar. Wander through the narrow, winding streets of Segovia while enjoying picturesque views of churches, castles, and neighboring mountains. Then... Read More

Continue to Toledo, the first capital of Spain, which has remained relatively unaltered since the end of the Middle Ages. Toledo is known as the "City of Three Cultures" for the legacy left by Jewish, Muslim, and Christian cultures. Read More