Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll get transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the day to settle in. Check the information boards at the reception desk to find out when your tour officially starts.
- Day 2
Rome
Start with a three-hour guided tour that mixes walking around Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo before reaching Vatican City around 11:00 a.m. After that, you get transferred to Trastevere for the afternoon where you can wander around, check out the restaurants, and soak in the neighborhood. Head back to your hotel around 8:30 p.m.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Imperial Rome - walking tour and panoramic bus ride (3 hours)
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel visit (2 hrs 30 min) - 70 EUR
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Direct (3 hrs) - 70 EUR
- The Baroque Rome tour around fountains and squares (2 hrs 30 min) - 40 EUR
Landmarks/POIs Arch of Constantine Colosseum Imperial Forums Circus Maximus Baths of Caracalla Basilica of Saint Mary Major Pyramid of Cestius Castel Sant'Angelo Vatican City - Day 3
Rome
You have the full day to explore Rome however you like. If you want something organized, there are optional excursions to Capri island (April-October) or to Naples and Pompeii (November-March).
Optional Activities
- Capri full day excursion (April-October) - 190 EUR
- Naples and Pompeii full day excursion (November-March) - 145 EUR
- Day 4
Rome to Siena
Travel through Umbria starting with Orvieto, a medieval city perched on a flat hilltop. Take the escalators up to the medieval center and see the Gothic cathedral. Then head to Castiglione del Lago on Lake Trasimeno for a walk and lunch. Later, continue to Siena in Tuscany and spend the afternoon checking out the famous Piazza del Campo and the Duomo.
Included Activities
- Visit to Orvieto viewpoint
- Escalator ride to medieval Orvieto center
- Cathedral viewing in Orvieto
Landmarks/POIs Orvieto Cathedral Lake Trasimeno Piazza del Campo Siena Cathedral - Day 5
Monteriggione - San Gimignano - Florence
You'll head out from Siena and make a stop in Monteriggione, a medieval village where you can walk through cobbled streets and check out the old walls surrounding the town. From there, continue to San Gimignano, known for its tall medieval towers that define the skyline. After grabbing lunch, you'll travel to Florence and arrive in the early afternoon, giving you time to settle in and start exploring the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Visit Monteriggione medieval village
- Visit San Gimignano with medieval towers
- City tour in Florence
Landmarks/POIs Monteriggione San Gimignano - Day 6
Florence
Begin at the Michelangelo viewpoint for great city views, then walk into the historic center for a guided tour. You'll see the Gothic Cathedral (Duomo di Firenze), the ancient Ponte Vecchio bridge with its goldsmith shops, and Piazza della Signoria, the political heart with its medieval town hall. After the tour, you'll have free time to do your own thing.
Included Activities
- Michelangelo viewpoint photo stop
- Guided tour of Florence city center
- Cathedral (Duomo di Firenze) viewing
- Ponte Vecchio bridge viewing
Landmarks/POIs Michelangelo Viewpoint Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore Ponte Vecchio Piazza della Signoria - Day 7
Florence to Nice
Leave Florence heading to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and its surrounding monuments. Continue along the scenic Italian Riviera to Sestri Levante, a charming coastal resort town where you can grab lunch and take a stroll. Later, head towards the French Riviera and reach Monte Carlo mid-afternoon to visit the historic casino. Arrive in Nice around 8:00 p.m.
Included Activities
- Visit to Pisa and Leaning Tower
Optional Activities
- Monte Carlo casino visit
Landmarks/POIs Leaning Tower of Pisa Sestri Levante Monte Carlo Casino - Day 8
Nice to Marseille
After breakfast, take a panoramic coach tour of Nice along the famous Promenade des Anglais, past Massena Square and the old port. Head to Saint-Maxime to see its historic center and 16th-century Square Tower. Then board a scenic boat across the bay to Saint-Tropez where you can explore the old fishing port now lined with luxury yachts and have lunch. In the afternoon, continue to Marseille, France's second-largest city, to walk around the lively Vieux Port (Old Port).
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Panoramic coach tour of Nice
- Visit to Saint-Maxime
- Scenic boat crossing to Saint-Tropez
- Visit to Saint-Tropez
Landmarks/POIs Promenade des Anglais Massena Square Nice Old Port Saint-Maxime Saint-Tropez Vieux Port (Old Port) - Day 9
Marseille to Barcelona
Explore the Provence region starting in Aix-en-Provence, birthplace of painter Paul Cézanne. Walk through the historic center with its narrow streets, fountains, and charming squares. Visit Avignon on the Rhône River for a leisurely walk and lunch in this walled city once called the 'second Rome'. Stop at Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous Roman monument. Then head to Catalonia and arrive in Barcelona in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Visit to Aix-en-Provence
- Visit to Avignon
- Pont du Gard admission and visit
Landmarks/POIs Aix-en-Provence Avignon Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard - Day 10
Barcelona
Enjoy a panoramic tour of Barcelona in the morning showing off the city's famous Gaudí modernist architecture, the bustling Ramblas, and its history from the Universal Exposition and Olympics. You'll have free time in the afternoon to explore on your own. In the evening, transfer to Maremagnum, a contemporary entertainment and dining complex by the sea near Plaza de Colón, for a stroll and dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Barcelona
- Transfer to Maremagnum entertainment complex
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to Sagrada Familia basilica (1 hr 50 min) - 60 EUR
Landmarks/POIs Sagrada Familia Ramblas Plaza de Colón - Day 11
Barcelona to Madrid
Travel south along the Mediterranean with a stop in Peniscola, a charming walled town by the sea where you can take a stroll. Continue to Valencia, a vibrant port city on the Levantine coast, arriving around lunchtime where you shouldn't miss the famous paella. Around 4:30 p.m., head to Madrid with a brief stop at the avant-garde City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia. Arrive in Madrid between 8:30-9:00 p.m., and transfer to Plaza Mayor for dining and exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Visit to Peniscola
- Stop at City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia
- Transfer to Plaza Mayor
Landmarks/POIs Peniscola City of Arts and Sciences Plaza Mayor - Day 12
Madrid
Start with a comprehensive guided tour of central Madrid covering Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. Visit Retiro Park, a beautiful green space in the city center, to see the lake and Palacio de Cristal. You'll also get admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. The rest of the afternoon is yours to do what you like, and you'll get a transfer back to your hotel in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of central Madrid
- Retiro Park visit
- Santiago Bernabéu Stadium admission
Optional Activities
- Flamenco Night with Dinner (2 hrs) - 70 EUR
Landmarks/POIs Paseo del Prado Cibeles Neptuno Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium - Day 13
Departure
After breakfast, your tour wraps up and you'll leave with memories from your time traveling through Italy, France, and Spain.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
