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Mediterranean Highlights
Ease into the local love of life and good food. Sun-kissed days and sizzling nights guide you along this Mediterranean trip through coastal Spain, France and Italy. Enjoy lunch with sisters Sandra and Antonella on their Tuscan agriturismo near Vinci.
Included With Your Trip
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) Optional Experiences and free time On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
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Welcome to Madrid
Settle into the passionate embrace of fiery Madrid, your launch pad to an epic journey through Spain, France and Italy, filled with unforgettable flavors and soul-stirring encounters. This evening, join your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and orientation drive past some of Madrid's most iconic sites.
Hotel: Rafael Atocha
Discover Fiery Madrid
Join aLocal Specialist this morning for a sightseeing tour of the Spanish capital, during which you'll see the Royal Palace, the former residence of the Spanish royal family and the Cibeles Fountain. Enjoy an afternoon on your own exploring the world's best collection of Spanish art at the Prado Museum and shopping on Gran Via, or consider joining an Optional Experience to the imperial city of Toledo.
Hotel: Rafael Atocha
Journey to Gaudi's Barcelona
Leave Europe's highest capital behind, bound for the Costa Dorada and the sun-kissed shores of Barcelona. We venture to the pretty banks of the Ebro River and to mystical Zaragoza, whose centuries of heritage have been shaped by the Romans, Moors and Christians. Continue to Barcelona and enjoy some time to recharge siesta style. Later, dive into the indelible sights, sounds and flavors of this enchanting city on your free evening.
Hotel: Hotel Barcelona Condal Mar, Affiliated By Melia
Explore Vibrant Barcelona
Join your Local Specialist this morning for a sightseeing tour, soaking up the Mediterranean atmosphere of Catalunia's capital city. See the monument to Christopher Columbus and vibrant Las Ramblas, before stopping outside Antonio Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia to admire its unique architecture. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure indulging in the fantasy world of Gaudi or strolling through the hidden lanes and peaceful squares in the city's Gothic Quarter. You could consider joining an Optional Experience to the mountain-top monastery of Montserrat, home to the mystical Black Madonna, the patron saint of Catalonia.
Hotel: Hotel Barcelona Condal Mar, Affiliated By Melia
Pass the Pyrenees to Arles and Avignon
Journey via the foothills of the Pyrenees into France. Stop in Arles, where Vincent Van Gogh found inspiration for so many of his paintings, before a visit to the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard Aqueduct. Later this afternoon, arrive in the Provencal city of Avignon, where you can view the Gothic Papal Palace and the bridge made famous in the song 'Sur le Pont d'Avignon'.
Hotel: Mercure Avignon Gare TGV
Venture through Pretty Provence to Nice Dive Into Culture
Your journey today takes you through the fields of Provence, immortalized in the works of Van Gogh & Cezanne. Dive Into Culture in the Provencal town of Aix-en-Provence, founded by the Romans over natural hot springs. Here you can shop for local produce such as wine, olive oil, herbes de Provence and saffron. Later, you'll visit the tiny Principality of Monaco and see the cathedral where Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly were married. This evening, the glitz and glamour beckon as you join your new friends for a memorable dinner in this playground of the rich and famous.
Hotel: Novotel Nice Center Vieux
A Day to Enjoy the Riviera
Today, kick back and enjoy a well-deserved morning at leisure on the glorious French Riviera. Soak up the holiday atmosphere at the beach, or perhaps join an Optional Experience to hilltop Saint-Paul-de-Vence, one of the oldest towns on the French Riviera.
Hotel: Novotel Nice Center Vieux
Onwards to Colorful Cinque Terre and Pisa
Cross the border into Italy and join a Local Specialist for a visit of the dramatic UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre, a series of centuries-old seaside villages which cling impossibly to rugged cliffs that plunge into the Ligurian Sea. Admire the expanse of pastel pink, yellow and orange facades that jostle for sea views. Continue to Pisa where you can relax over dinner at your hotel.
Hotel: NH Pisa
Off to Renaissance Florence Connect with Locals
View Pisa's Square of Miracles, where we'll see the famous Leaning Tower. Next, your introduction to Tuscany is a Be My Guest experience where you'll Connect With Locals over traditional lunch fare and the warm hospitality for which the region is renowned. Continue to the birthplace of the Renaissance and savor dinner served at your hotel while you reflect on the day's events.
Hotel: Grand Mediterraneo
Uncover Florence's Treasures
Join your Local Specialist this morning for a sightseeing tour of magical Florence. View the multi-colored Duomo and the almost 700-year-old Ponte Vecchio. Then, walk through what was once the political hub of the city, the Piazza della Signoria, a veritable open-air treasure trove featuring wonderful sculptures andpalazzi. Spend the rest of the day on your own exploration of Florence's iconic and unexpected sights.
Hotel: Grand Mediterraneo
All Roads Lead to Rome
Journey through the rolling hills of Tuscany and Umbria, past the hilltop villages of Orvieto and Orte, before arriving in Rome, the 'Eternal City' - our home for the next two nights.
Hotel: Precise House Mantegna
Discover Ancient Rome and the Vatican City
This morning, visit the Vatican City and see the imposing St. Peter's Basilica, where Michelangelo's sorrowful Pieta has been admired by millions. Venture into Ancient Rome with a Local Specialist and explore the remnants of Roman rule, enjoying views of the Colosseum and Circus Maximus. On your final afternoon, enjoy some free time to indulge in la dolce vita. Perhaps sit on the Spanish Steps, visit the Vatican Museum and admire the exquisite frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel or toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain to secure your speedy return to Rome. Join your fellow travelers and Travel Director for an unforgettable dinner.
Hotel: Precise House Mantegna
Arrivederci Italy
For now it's a fond farewell to Rome and your newfound friends as your holiday through Spain, France and Italy comes to an end.
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Start: May 2, 2026 End: May 14, 2026 Price: $4,725 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: July 25, 2026 End: August 6, 2026 Price: $4,725 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: August 22, 2026 End: September 3, 2026 Price: $4,725 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: September 5, 2026 End: September 17, 2026 Price: $4,725 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: September 19, 2026 End: October 1, 2026 Price: $4,725 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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