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Welcome to Rome! After meeting your driver at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. After checking in, explore the Eternal City at your own pace.
A hop-on-hop-off daily ticket is at your disposal. Explore Rome by riding one of the Open-top Hop-on-Hop-off buses and see your favorite city landmarks from a different perspective! The open-top panoramic buses allow you to enjoy spectacular views of the most iconic monuments of the Eternal City. Simply hop on board, relax, listen to the audio commentary, and get on and off at any of the eight stops along the route. The included bus ticket will be valid for a day and offers audio commentary.
Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar
Depart at 7:15 a.m. by deluxe coach to Assisi, a beautifully preserved medieval town surrounded by ancient walls. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis, renowned for its magnificent frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue, followed by lunch in Assisi. Continue to Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage city celebrated for its shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and the historic Palio horse race. Later, travel through the rolling countryside of Tuscany en route to Florence, where you will check into your hotel. Meals: B, L
Accommodation at the Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar
After breakfast, explore Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance, where Italian art thrived under Michelangelo’s influence. Marvel at the Duomo’s exterior, the Campanile Tower, and the Baptistery with its renowned bronze doors.
In the city center, visit Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Enjoy an included lunch at a traditional Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce.
In the afternoon, stroll Florence’s cobblestone streets at your own pace or take an optional trip to Pisa, one of Italy’s historical Marine Republics. Explore the Piazza dei Miracoli with its iconic Duomo, the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the majestic Baptistery. Meals: B, L
Accommodation at the Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar
After a delightful breakfast in Florence, depart for elegant Bologna. Upon arrival, explore the charming city center with its iconic porticos. Start your walking tour at Piazza Malpighi, leading to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore. Marvel at the historic Palazzo Podestà and the Basilica of San Petronio, the world’s largest Gothic brick church.
Discover why Bologna is hailed as Italy’s gastronomic capital with a street food experience, exploring medieval streets lined with food stalls and markets offering traditional and contemporary treats. Enjoy a light lunch at a local eatery, sampling authentic flavors that define Bologna’s culinary identity. In the afternoon, continue the journey to Venice (Mestre). Meals: B, L
Accommodation at the Hotel Delfino Mestre, Venice, or similar
After breakfast, jump aboard a water taxi to the famous St. Mark’s Square, where you will visit the exterior of the Doge’s Palace, a symbol of the glory and authority of Venice. Nearby, see the legendary Bridge of Sighs before tasting a Venetian spritz or a prosecco with the company of your tour leader.
As you relax in comfort and savor your drink, you’ll also have the chance to indulge in the renowned “cicchetti,” a Venetian take on tapas, offering a delightful light lunch option. Enjoy the afternoon at your own pace, strolling along Venice’s enchanting canals, before returning to the hotel.
Your Tour Leader will provide you with all the essential information for your return journey to the hotel in Mestre, by water taxi and local bus services. Please note that tickets for public transportation are not included. Meals: B, L
Accommodation at the Hotel Delfino Mestre, Venice, or similar
After breakfast, depart for Tuscany, famous for its landscapes, churches, castles, and exquisite wines. Head to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich in history and art. Known for its Nobile wine, which you can purchase at local wine houses, Montepulciano also offers stunning panoramic views and a rich cultural heritage. Enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant.
Afterward, have some free time before continuing to Rome, where you are expected to arrive in the evening. Meals: B, L
Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar
After breakfast, depart from the hotel for an included tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line access. Upon arrival, your guide will lead you directly into the museum. Explore one of the world’s most important art collections, stroll through the beautiful Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps, and marvel at Raphael’s Rooms and the stunning Sistine Chapel. After this incredible experience, the tour concludes in St. Peter’s Square.
Enjoy the rest of the day to explore the city at your leisure, or opt for the Ancient Rome Tour with the Colosseum. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and spend the morning at your leisure. In the evening, meet your driver at 7:30 p.m. for your transfer to Civitavecchia Port (Terminal Grimaldi Lines), where you will board the cruise ferry to Barcelona. Departure is scheduled for 11:00 p.m., with an overnight stay on board. Meals: B
Accommodation on the overnight ferry from Civitavecchia to Barcelona
Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board as you relax during the crossing. Take advantage of the wide range of high-quality onboard amenities offered by these modern, latest-generation ferries, including spacious outdoor areas with swimming pools for adults and children, sun loungers, a bar, lounge, disco, video game room, 24-hour café, self-service restaurant, à la carte restaurant, boutique, internet room, wellness center, and a Technogym-equipped fitness area.
Arrive in Barcelona in the evening, followed by disembarkation and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Note: The scheduled arrival time in Barcelona is approximately 10:00 p.m.; we recommend keeping this in mind when planning dinner independently.
Accommodation at the Catalonia Barcelona 505, Barcelona, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, depart southwest through one of Europe’s most important industrial and agricultural regions.
Arrive in Zaragoza, the historic capital of Aragón, beautifully set along the banks of the Ebro River, the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula. Known as Caesar Augusta during Roman times, Zaragoza has played a significant role in Spanish history. Enjoy free time to visit the impressive Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar before continuing onward to Madrid. Overnight at the hotel. Meals: B
Note: For operational reasons, the Barcelona–Madrid journey may be made by coach with the group or by high-speed train without an accompanying guide.
Accommodation at the Meliá Castilla, Madrid, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, depart south through the land of Don Quixote, passing the traditional Don Quixote inn in Puerto Lápice. Travel through the natural pass of Despeñaperros to reach Andalusia, a region rich in history and cultural heritage.
Arrive in Córdoba to visit its magnificent Mosque–Cathedral, a masterpiece of Moorish architecture, followed by a stroll through the charming narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, continue by coach (approximately two hours) to Seville, where you will check in to your hotel for an overnight stay. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Catalonia Santa Justa, Seville, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a panoramic and monumental city tour of Seville, including entrance to its magnificent Cathedral, the second largest Catholic cathedral in the world after St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Continue to the charming Santa Cruz Quarter, famed as the setting of Carmen and the birthplace of the Don Juan legend, as well as María Luisa Park and the iconic Plaza de España.
The afternoon is free to explore Seville at your own pace, discovering new perspectives, flavors, and the lively atmosphere of this radiant Andalusian city. Overnight at the hotel. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Catalonia Santa Justa, Seville, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, depart eastward along the historic Caliphate Route into the heart of Andalusia, passing through rolling landscapes of endless olive groves. Arrive in Granada, the last stronghold of the Nasrid Kingdom until 1492. Visit the world-famous Alhambra complex and the exquisite Generalife Gardens, where serene fountains, lush gardens, and elegant courtyards inspired writers such as Washington Irving in Tales of the Alhambra. Overnight at the hotel. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Hotel Porcel Sabica, Granada, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, depart toward the Levante region en route to Valencia, one of the principal capitals of Spain’s Mediterranean coast. Discover the city’s striking City of Arts and Sciences, an iconic architectural complex featuring the Hemisfèric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanogràfic, Palau de les Arts, and Ágora. Valencia is also celebrated as the birthplace of the world-famous paella. Overnight at the hotel. Meals: B
Accommodation at the NH Las Artes Hotel, Valencia, or similar
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, enjoy a guided city tour of Valencia, exploring the historic old town, the former Turia riverbed, and the striking City of Arts and Sciences, where you’ll admire its iconic, avant-garde architecture from the outside.
In the afternoon, travel north along the Mediterranean coast toward Catalonia, passing through Tarragona, home to the ancient Roman city of Tarraco. Continue to Barcelona, the vibrant Mediterranean capital and birthplace of renowned architect Antoni Gaudí, a symbol of Catalan Modernism. Overnight at the hotel in Barcelona. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Catalonia Barcelona 505, Barcelona, or similar
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, enjoy a panoramic city tour of Barcelona, world-renowned for hosting the 1992 Olympic Games. Drive along the city’s main avenues, showcasing Antoni Gaudí’s impressive modernist architecture, and admire two of his most emblematic masterpieces—Casa Milà (La Pedrera) and Casa Batlló, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Continue to Montjuïc Park for spectacular views over the city and port, including the Olympic Ring and the Columbus Monument. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore Barcelona at your own pace and indulge in its diverse and exquisite gastronomy. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Catalonia Barcelona 505, Barcelona, or similar
After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to the airport. Meals: B