Enjoy an overnight in Barcelona with more time to explore Antoni Gaudi’s whimsical and UNESCO-listed architecture. Discover the secrets to preparing authentic Paella Valenciana with a cooking demonstration and wine tasting alongside fellow explorers and a local guide in Valencia. Motril, the gateway to the iconic Granada and Alhambra Palace, holds a charm all its own, including local favorites such as San Juan casserole, made with pumpkin, or tapas of shrimp, espichás and sardines. Uncover the secrets of making the perfect mint tea, a time-honored Moroccan tradition, and savor it with freshly baked bread in Tangier. Navigating the Guadalquivir River, a scene of bucolic farmlands, gentle birdsong and lush mangroves, brings you through an enchanting setting to reach Seville. Here, an extended evening allows time for experiences like the world of Jerez de la Fontera’s famous sherry. The heart of the Algarve from Portimão is better experienced with fellow explorers and a local guide on an exciting 4x4 vehicle tour.