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50 EUROPE›› UK, FRANCE, MOROCCO, SPAIN NEW TRIP MARRAKECH EXPRESS › Meeting the ghost of Moorish Spain at the Alhambra › HIGHLIGHTS › › Sampling small plates on a tapas bar crawl › › Dodging snake charmers › › Dining on a picnic lunch at the foot of the Eiffel Tower › › Exploring the medinas and kasbahs of Morocco › › Keeping it real with a small group of like-minded travellers WHAT'S INCLUDED ACCOMMODATIONS Simple hotels (12 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), overnight bus (1 nt) TRANSPORT Local bus, air-conditioned coach bus, train, ferry, walking GROUP SIZE Max 16, avg 10 GROUP LEADER CEO throughout, local guide MEALS INCLUDED 1 lunch. Allow EUR320-400 for meals not included. ITINERARY There's so much to see in Europe; don't settle for a cramped bus tour. Head south for an adventure as unique as you are. Beginning in London—traveller central—you'll cross the channel for some French culture before hitting Spain for Moorish history, architecture in Barcelona and a tapas culture that will set you up for the endless nightlife. Best of all, this trip doesn't fade out—you'll finish up in Morocco with its mosques, medinas and kasbahs. It's a European tour with a southern kiss of the exotic. DAY 1 LONDON Arrive in the afternoon for an overnight bus to Paris. DAYS 2-3 PARIS Explore the city, take in a picnic at the Eiffel Tower, opt to hit the clubs, then board an overnight train on Day 3 to Barcelona. (1L) DAYS 4-6 BARCELONA Orientation walk of Barcelona including the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas, visit to Parc Güell and evening tapas and wine bar stroll. Option to visit the Sagrada Familia and other Gaudí masterpieces or the museums of Montjuïc and Barceloneta. Overnight train to Granada. DAYS 7-8 GRANADA/SEVILLE Orientation walking tour of Granada and guided visit of the Alhambra. Orientation walk around Seville then opt to explore the Alcazar or watch a flamenco performance. DAYS 9-10 CHEFCHAOUEN Ferry over to Morocco. Orientation walk through this mysterious blue village perched high in the Rif Mountains. Opt to hike through the mountains, explore local villages and be mesmerized by nearby waterfalls. DAYS 11-12 FES Explore the Fes medina, the world's largest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Evening entertainment in this town calls your name. DAY 13 CASABLANCA Step back in time in the Old Medina, admire the spectacular Hassan II Mosque (second largest in the world after Mecca!), explore the art deco quarter or lounge on Casablanca's long sandy beach. DAY 14 MARRAKECH Explore the souks of Marrakech; watch the acrobats, fortune tellers, storytellers and snake charmers recalling an era past. DAY 15 MARRAKECH Depart at any time. TRIP DATES ( START – FINISH ) Mar 09 – Mar 23 Apr 06 – Apr 20 Jul 27 – Aug 10 Dec 21 – Jan 04 Aug 24 – Sep 07 May 04 – May 18 Sep 21 – Oct 05 Jun 01 – Jun 15 Jun 29 – Jul 13 Oct 19 – Nov 02 Nov 16 – Nov 30 YOLO See back foldout. 15 DAYS—LONDON TO MARRAKECH FROM $1899 TRIP CODE: EEME IS THIS TRIP FOR ME? TYPE: GROUP SERVICE LEVEL: BASIC PHYSICAL DEMAND: @ ( UNITE D KINGDO M London Paris FRANCE SP AIN Seville Casablanca MOROCCO Dates and prices are subject to change. For booking, availability, and detailed itineraries, consult your travel agent or check online. Granada Chefchaouen Fes Marrakech Barcelona