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Lisbon, Portugal ‐ Mar 10, 2021
Casablanca, Morocco ‐ Apr 14, 2022

Kenzi Tower Hotel Casablanca, Morocco This deluxe hotel, soaring far above any other structure, is located in the beautiful city of Casablanca. Transfer to Casablanca today, stopping en route for lunch in a local restaurant. Upon arrival, see the fabled city's important sights, including the Mohammed V Square, the city's administrative seat. Next, marvel at the massive Hassan II Mosque*, dramatically perched on a promontory on the Atlantic. Its indoor and outdoor space can accommodate 105 [...]
,000 worshippers. In the Habous district, peruse the market and admire the exterior of the Royal Palace. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner *Hassan II Mosque is subject to unexpected closures for local religious observances. Details will be provided locally by your Tour Manager Overnight: Casablanca Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Essaouira ‐ Apr 12, 2022

Hotel Dar L'Oussia Essaouira, Morocco This superior tourist class hotel is located by the beach in Essaouira. This morning, attend a half day cooking class in an authentic Medina's Riad and learn from one of the best "Dada chefs" in town how to successfully prepare traditional Moroccan tajine and salads, as well as delicious Moroccan flatbread. After lunch, depart Marrakesh for Essaouira. Stop at the Argan Oil Women's Cooperative to learn how this skin-nutrifying elixir is extracted from th [...]
e argan nut, rich in nutrients and antioxidants beneficial to skin and hair. Arrive in Essaouira in time for dinner on your own Overnight: Essaouira Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Seaside Essaouira has grown into an artist's enclave over the years, and this makes for a fascinating mix of ancient and modern sensibilities. You'll be introduced to its culture with a stroll through the vibrant medina and its bustling fish market. Visit a jewelry shop, renowned for its quality and design. Browse the extensive collection of uniquely handcrafted silver jewelry and watch artisans create beautiful silver pieces. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore its inviting ancient streets. This evening, learn about traditional music during a talk with a local expert. Get the details about henna painting along with a demonstration. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail while viewing a Gnawa performance and dance* *Gnawa performance will sometimes operate on Day 12 Overnight: Essaouira Meals: Breakfast
Marrakesh ‐ Apr 9, 2022

Boutique Hotel 2 Ciels Marrakesh, Morocco This first class hotel is located nearby the Royal Tennis Club in Marrakesh. After breakfast at the hotel, take time to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, a ksar - or fortified city - along a former caravan route. This is the true Morocco: a village that seems to rise from the sands. Its desert-dusted Kasbahs and maze-like warrens are sure to enthrall you. Next, make your way to the magical city of Marrakesh. Dinner tonight is at [...]
your hotel Overnight: Marrakesh Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Discover historic and exotic Marrakesh today. Begin at Majorelle Gardens, a botanical marvel set in the heart of Marrakesh. Next visit the Koutoubia, a 12th-century Mosque and minaret, still topped with four copper globes. Then, explore Bahia Palace, where 360 rooms were once adorned with Italian marble and Sudanese gold. For a more recent archaeological find, you'll see the richly decorated tombs of the Saadi Dynasty. End your thrilling morning in the famed Djemaa el Fna square, a dazzling display of acrobats, story tellers, and snake charmers. Take your time and absorb this vibrant kaleidoscope of culture, torn from the pages of Ali Baba. Balance of the day is at leisure. This evening, an optional horse-drawn carriage ride takes you through the lively streets of Marrakesh followed by a lavish dinner of Moroccan fare. Relive the days of Arabian folklore while enjoying classic Moroccan music and an elegant belly dancing performance Optional: Dinner with Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride (PM) Overnight: Marrakesh Meals: BreSpend the day at leisure or participate in the optional tour to the scenic Ourika Valley where typical Moroccan villages are scattered amidst the towering Atlas Mountains. Here, discover the area's natural herbs and their many uses. Before lunch at the gardens enjoy, a "Berber foot bath". Afterward, return to the hotel Optional: Ourika Valley and Botanical Gardens with Lunch (AM) Overnight: Marrakesh Meals: Breakfast Spend the day at leisure or participate in the optional tour to the scenic Ourika Valley where typical Moroccan villages are scattered amidst the towering Atlas Mountains. Here, discover the area's natural herbs and their many uses. Before lunch at the gardens enjoy, a "Berber foot bath". Afterward, return to the hotel Optional: Ourika Valley and Botanical Gardens with Lunch (AM) Overnight: Marrakesh Meals: Breakfast
Ait Benhaddou ‐ Apr 8, 2022

Riad Ksar Ighnda Ouarzazate, Morocco This first class hotel is located on the edge of the desert at Ouarzazate. Awake amidst the silence of the desert this morning, as Morocco's natural beauty continues to astound you. After breakfast, leave the camp and make your way to the lovely oasis of Tinghir for lunch. The real attraction here is the spectacular Todra Gorge, a deep ravine carved by the Todra River over millennia. There'll be time to marvel at this sight before you continue to the Dade [...]
s Valley, where roses bloom in profusion in springtime. The locals make good use of the prolific flower by producing rose water here. Dinner tonight is at your hotel Overnight: Ait Benhaddou (Ouarzazate Region) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rissani ‐ Apr 7, 2022

Bivouac La Belle Etoile - Merzouga, Morocco This superior tourist class bivouac, or tented campground, is located in the Erg Chebbi Desert. This morning, explore the small city of Rissani on the edge of the Sahara. En route, stop at a fossil factory to learn more about this unique activity which is famous in the region. Then, wander its lively souk, and visit a 17th-century ksar. Afterward, pass by the ancient ruins of Sijilmasa on the River Ziz, once a bustling Berber city and medieval trade [...]
depot. You'll pause to visit a local bread shop, where you'll witness and sample an ancient culinary art. After lunch at the hotel, you journey into the Sahara Desert, stopping en route to share tea with some welcoming locals in a Berber tent. Later, settle into your Sahara camp, where dunes rise and fall around you and feel the adventuresome spirit of explorers of old. You'll even have the opportunity to enjoy a short camel ride. Witness an incredible sunset, while listening to traditional music under a canopy of stars Overnight: Sahara Tented Camps Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arfoud ‐ Apr 6, 2022

Kasbah Xaluca Maadid - Erfoud, Morocco This first class hotel is a Kasbah-style property located on the edge of the desert near to Erfoud and its many attractions. Today, experience a thrilling adventure into Morocco's Middle Atlas Mountains. Begin with a stop in Ifran, a Moroccan ski resort. Then, ascend scenic roads past pine groves and giant cedar trees. Midmorning, you cross the 6,000-foot pass and continue west toward the great Sahara. Next, stop for lunch in the village of Midelt [...]
. As you approach Erfoud, admire views of the remarkable Ziz Gorges and vast valleys. Continue to Erfoud for dinner. Overnight: Kasbah Xaluca Maadid, Erfoud - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fes ‐ Apr 3, 2022

Riad Salam Fes - Fez, Morocco This first class hotel is a short walk away from the Medina of Fez. This morning, drive inland to Fez. Along the way, stop to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Volubilis, the once-bustling city and African administrative center of the Roman Empire. The site also has vestiges of the Berber civilization that took the city from Rome in AD 270. Continue to Meknes and view the Bab Mansour gate, beautifully patterned with zellij mosaics. This evening, you're [...]
the guests of a local Fez family for dinner. Over typical Moroccan, home-prepared food, you'll connect with your hosts Overnight: Riad Salam, Fes -Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Explore the sprawling medina of Fez on foot this morning. It's said that this is the world's largest car-free urban area; undistracted by traffic, you're sure to agree that strolling here is a feast for the senses. You'll enter via the Bab Boujloud, or "Blue Gate" and visit the famed Al-Bou Inania Madrasa. Afterward, you will have an opportunity to shop for authentic Moroccan carpets. Then, stop at the Chouara Tannery to see how leather is cut and dyed using traditional techniques. At the Nejjarine Museum, browse the collection of wooden arts and crafts, then view copper craftsmen at work in Seffarine Square. The tour ends outside the Karaouine Mosque and University, the oldest continuously functioning university in the world, founded in the year 859 AD. After lunch in the medina, your guide leads you through the Jewish Quarter, or mellah, built in 1438. By the end of the walk, you'll be at the King's Palace. Enjoy dinner at the hotel later this evening Overnight: Riad Salam, Fez - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rabat ‐ Apr 2, 2022

Villa Mandarine - Rabat, Morocco This first class hotel is located on over three acres of orange groves in Rabat After breakfast, tour the capital. Begin with a drive past the beautifully tiled entrance to the Royal Palace, followed by a stop at Bab Rouah, or the city's "Gate of the Winds," so called because it's been battered by Atlantic winds since its construction in 1197. Visit Hassan Tower, part of an unfinished mosque started by a 12th-century caliph. At the incredibly preserved Kasba [...]
h of the Udayas, explore the fortress and take a stroll in the French-colonial Andalusian gardens. End the day at Chellah, the necropolis and ruins of an ancient Roman outpost. Balance of the day is at leisure Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Casablanca
Lisbon, Portugal ‐ Mar 10, 2021
Fátima ‐ Apr 1, 2022

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima
Batalha

Batalha Monastery
Nazaré

Colorful fishing village in Nazare
Alcobaça

Alcobaça Gothic monastery
Óbidos

Whitewashed villages of Obidos
Lisbon ‐ Mar 31, 2022
Estoril ‐ Mar 30, 2022
Cascais ‐ Mar 31, 2022
Cape Roca

Westernmost point of continental Europe at Cabo da Roca
Sintra

Pena Palace in Sintra
Lisbon ‐ Mar 30, 2022

Depart Lisbon in the morning, and head east through the Alentejo. Stop in Evora, an enchanting walled city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have plenty of time to explore the city at your own pace and spend the night before continuing your tour of Southern Portugal in the morning. Highlights: Evora • Olive orchards, vineyards, and cork oaks in the Alentejo • Roman temple in Evora • Roman-Gothic church in Evora • University of Evora (founded in 1559!)
Rua Serra da Arrábida ‐ Mar 29, 2022

Natural Park of the Arrabida Mountain Range
Lagos ‐ Mar 28, 2022
Sagres

Sao Vicente Fortress in Sagres
Estrada da Ponta da Piedade
Rua do Cabo da Roca ‐ Apr 1, 2022
Lagos ‐ Mar 27, 2022

Famous resort area in Lagos
Silves

Historic center of Moorish culture in Silves
Beja

Stop in Beja, a regional capital under Julius Caesar. The town's 13th-century castle keep is unusually tall. Climb the 183 steps to the top and be rewarded with a panoramic view of the countryside.
Evora ‐ Mar 26, 2022

Depart Lisbon in the morning, and head east through the Alentejo. Stop in Evora, an enchanting walled city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have plenty of time to explore the city at your own pace and spend the night before continuing your tour of Southern Portugal in the morning.
Lisbon ‐ Mar 25, 2022
Funchal ‐ Mar 23, 2022

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Madeira has its share of captivating squares, picturesque villages, idyllic landscapes, and stunning views. It also offers some unexpected pleasures, like it's wildly different parks and gardens. Take a cable car up to Monte so that you may descend by toboggan sledge. Originally a form of fast transport for Monte residents, the trip involves sliding at high speed over narrow, winding streets.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ‐ Mar 22, 2022

7:30 am - 2:00 pm A notoriously festive destination, Tenerife is the biggest, most well-known of Spain’s Canary Islands, and is characterized by a rugged coastline and miles of beaches, popular for kite surfing and swimming.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ‐ Mar 21, 2022

8:00 am - 10:00 pm With its variety of landscapes, climates, and attractions, Gran Canaria is sometimes referred to as a “Miniature Continent”. The south features sunny resort communities, the bird sanctuary of Palmisos Park, and Maspalomas (renowned for its beaches, sand dunes, and lighthouse), while the east has the fishing village of Puerto de Mogan, otherwise known as “Little Venice” due to its many canals.
Banjul, Gambia ‐ Mar 18, 2022

9:00 am - 6:00 pm It’s referred to as Africa’s Smiling Coast. Not only because it’s home to the mouth of the Gambia River, it’s also because the locals are famously friendly and eager to share their colorful culture with visitors. Head to Albert Market for an authentic look, touch, and taste of local life, and head to a nature reserve where you’ll find the closest tropical forest to Europe.
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire ‐ Mar 15, 2022

8:00 am - 2:00 pm Discover “the Paris of West Africa”. One of Africa’s largest cities (and the second largest French speaking city in the world), Abidjan is a modern city with its own distinct tropical soul. Explore FurtherSM through ten districts that each reveal a different aspect to this vibrant former capital. From authentic open-air markets to thriving business districts, you’ll find something for every travel style in Abidjan.
Takoradze, Ghana ‐ Mar 14, 2022

8:00 am - 6:00 pm Ghana’s third-largest city, Takoradi seamlessly blends laid-back beach vibes with exciting urban energy. Market Circle is the hub of activity, and home to delicious street food. Beautiful seaside resorts are close to port, and the surrounding area offers an in-depth perspective on the region’s slave trading past.
Luanda, Angola ‐ Mar 10, 2022

8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Walvis Bay, Namibia ‐ Mar 6, 2022

Arrival: 3:00 pm - depart 3/7 6 pm Perched across from beautiful Pelican Point, Walvis Bay is naturally sheltered from the rugged surf stretching north up Namibia’s coast. Venture inland for an exotic African safari, stroll the Esplanade and see echoes of a German colonial past, or relax on the boardwalk at a cozy cafe or restaurant with sweeping views of the harbor, massive lagoon, and calm waters home to diverse marine life.
Cape Town, South Africa ‐ Mar 2, 2022

21-Night Western Africa Voyage - Azamara Pursuit Cape Town, South Africa Embark 5:00pm 3/4
Johannesburg ‐ Feb 26, 2022

Protea Hotel by Marriott O R Tambo Airport
Kasane, Botswana ‐ Feb 24, 2022

2/24 Sunset Game Viewing Cruise in Chobe 2/25 Morning Game Drive in Chobe National Park Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa Kasane, Botswana
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe ‐ Feb 22, 2022

2/22 Sundowner Cruise 2/23 Guided Tour of Victoria Falls Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Johannesburg, South Africa ‐ Feb 20, 2022

Panorama Route to Johannesburg 2/21 Soweto Tour Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Melrose Arch Johannesburg, South Africa
Phalaborwa ‐ Feb 19, 2022

Kruger National Park Game Drive Protea Hotel Kruger Gate Kruger National Park, South Africa
Matsamo Cultural Village ‐ Feb 17, 2022

2/17 Game Drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve 2/18 eSwatini Sightseeing and Matsamo Village Visit Mountain Inn Mbabane, Eswatini
Durban ‐ Feb 16, 2022

Game Viewing Cruise on the St. Lucia Estuary Anew Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris Hluhluwe, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa ‐ Feb 12, 2022

Southern Sun Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa This first class hotel is centrally located in Cape Town. 2/12 Arrive in Cape Town Gate 1 Tour 2/13 Cape Town City Tour 2/14 Cape Peninsula Tour 2/15 Full Day in Cape Town