Rome to Marrakech

Itinerary

Day 1 Rome

Explore the ancient sites, enchanting laneways and lively piazzas in the Eternal City.

Days 2-5 Lucca/Pisa/Florence

Cycle through the rolling hills and olive groves of the Tuscan countryside, then visit the iconic Leaning Tower.

Days 6-7 Cinque Terre

Enjoy the breathtaking views from the coastal path linking these five soft-hued hillside villages.

Days 8-9 Milan/Stresa

Marvel at the magnificent cathedral in the world's most fashion-forward city. Take a local ferry across Lake Maggiore to explore the Borromeo Isles.

Days 10-11 Lucerne

Enjoy free time to cruise on Lake Lucerne, ride a cogwheel railway to Mt Pilatus, or yodel and blow an alphorn at a Swiss folklore show.

Days 12-14 Lauterbrunnen

Fill those lungs with crisp mountain air on a walk to Trummelbach Falls. Visit nearby villages and indulge in apfelstrudel or fondue.

Days 15-16 Dijon/Beaune

Take a day trip to Beaune, where some of Burgundy's best wines are produced.

Days 17-18 Reims

Tour the champagne caves of one of the world's best winemakers and visit the elaborate Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral.

Days 19-22 Paris

Enjoy free time to discover this beautiful city at your leisure. Relax with a fresh baguette in the Jardin du Luxembourg, climb to the top of Sacre Coeur in Montmartre, stroll along St Honore or peruse impressionist masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay.

Days 23-24 Tours

Ride a bicycle along the Loire River to the Chateau Villandry and its ornate gardens.

Day 25 La Rochelle

See why La Rochelle is also known as the 'City of Lights' with a twilight walk around the city walls.

Days 26-28 Dordogne Region

Cycle past stunning limestone cliffs and stop at small towns complete with medieval castles.

Days 29-30 Pyrenees

Experience breathtaking scenery on a hike through the picturesque Pyrenees.

Days 31-32 San Sebastian

Why not climb to the top of Mt Urgull for the first Spanish sunset of the trip?

Days 33-34 Segovia

Visit a Roman aqueduct, a gothic cathedral and a fairytale fortress in this architecturally important town.

Days 35-36 Madrid

Peruse Picasso and Miro at the Reina Sofia museum then relax in the Parque del Buen Retiro before experiencing the famed Madrid nightlife.

Day 37 Salamanca

See the quirky Casa de las Conchas, decorated with more than 300 scallop shells. Polish up on some Spanish with the local students.

Days 38-39 Coimbra

Swing by the Romanesque museums then sample some traditional sausage, washed down with a glass of the region's famous red wine.

Days 40-41 Lisbon

See the sights from a city tram, visit the medieval Citadel to view Lisbon from above then indulge in the spectacular seafood and non-stop nightlife.

Days 42-43 The Algarve

Eat a juicy orange on the beach then visit the 'golden' church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo.

Day 44 Jerez

Tour a bodega and sip some of the town's renowned sherries.

Days 45-46 Chefchaouen

Take a guided tour through streets lined with charming blue-washed houses. Stroll through the medina and try the region's famous goats cheese.

Days 47-48 Fes

Investigate the labyrinthine alleyways in the ancient medina and perhaps enjoy an evening drink at Palais Jamai while the call to prayer echoes through the streets.

Days 49-50 Marrakech

Unwind in the lush Majorelle Gardens then perhaps end the adventure with a feast among the storytellers and medicine men in the Djemaa el-Fna.