Optional Tours:

Day 4

Madrid Optional El Escorial tour - $70.00/person

Discover extraordinary El Escorial, completed in 1584 as a residence for the King of Spain and a monastery for the Hieronymite monks. Designed at the height of Spain's international power, the structure's floor plan was actually inspired by descriptions of the Temple of Solomon. Set at the foot of Mount Abantos, the enormous gray granite complex is the resting place of 500 years' worth of Spanish kings.

Day 8

Gibraltar - $110.00/person

Set off with us to discover Gibraltar on this optional full-day tour. You'll enjoy hearing some facts about the extensive history of this self-governing British territory, perched at the entrance to the Mediterranean and overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. You'll have an orientation tour of this small territory, visit fascinating sites including the World War II tunnels and a quaint fishing village, and then enjoy time to explore at your own pace.