Tour Number: 2639334WD
Group Leader: Jane Keenan
Requested Departure Date: 6/11/2025
Requested Return Date: 6/23/2025
Requested Departure Gateway: Minneapolis (MN)

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13 days
Rome, Florence, French Riviera, Provence, Barcelona, Madrid, extension to Valencia

Consider the Mediterranean Sea's influence on the history—and modern culture—of three interconnected nations.

From atop Montjuïc Hill in Barcelona, picture Christopher Columbus sailing into port to tell Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand V of his voyage to the Americas. In Provence, notice how the lavender perfumes the salty sea air. And along the French Riviera, let the natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere inspire you.

Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2025: March 19, April 18-21, May 1, June 29, and August 14-15. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

  • Day 2: Rome

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

    You will see:

    • Trevi Fountain
    • Pantheon
    • Piazza Navona
    • Spanish Steps
  • Day 3: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Vatican City

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Sistine Chapel
    • St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Day 4: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Rome

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Roman Forum
    • Colosseum

    Enjoy time to explore on your own
  • Day 5: Rome • Assisi • Florence

    Travel via Assisi to Florence

    Tour Assisi with an expert local guide

    Visit the Basilica of St. Francis
  • Day 6: Florence

    Take a guided tour of Florence

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Piazza della Signoria
    • Ponte Vecchio
    • Basilica of Santa Croce
    • Gates of Paradise
  • Day 7: Florence • Pisa • French Riviera

    Travel via Pisa to the French Riviera

    See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

    Visit the Baptistery of St. John and the Pisa Cathedral

  • Day 8: French Riviera • Provence

    Travel to Provence

    Take a walking tour of Nice or Cannes

    Take a walking tour of Avignon

    Visit the Papal Palace

    Visit the Pont d'Avignon

  • Day 9: Provence • Carcassonne • Barcelona

    Travel via Carcassonne to Barcelona

    Walking tour of Carcassonne

  • Day 10: Barcelona

    Take a guided tour of Barcelona

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • La Sagrada Família
    • Park Güell
    • Montjuïc

    Visit Park Güell

    Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas

    Enjoy time to explore on your own
  • Day 11: Barcelona • Madrid

    Travel by train to Madrid

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Puerta del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Mercado de San Miguel

    Visit the Prado Museum

  • Day 12: Madrid

    Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide

    Visit the Royal Palace

    Enjoy time to explore on your own
  • Day 13: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

  • Day 2: Rome

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

    You will see:

    • Trevi Fountain
    • Pantheon
    • Piazza Navona
    • Spanish Steps
  • Day 3: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Vatican City

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Sistine Chapel
    • St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Day 4: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Rome

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Roman Forum
    • Colosseum

    Enjoy time to explore on your own
  • Day 5: Rome • Assisi • Florence

    Travel via Assisi to Florence

    Tour Assisi with an expert local guide

    Visit the Basilica of St. Francis
  • Day 6: Florence

    Take a guided tour of Florence

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Piazza della Signoria
    • Ponte Vecchio
    • Basilica of Santa Croce
    • Gates of Paradise
  • Day 7: Florence • Pisa • French Riviera

    Travel via Pisa to the French Riviera

    See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

    Visit the Baptistery of St. John and the Pisa Cathedral

  • Day 8: French Riviera • Provence

    Travel to Provence

    Take a walking tour of Nice or Cannes

    Take a walking tour of Avignon

    Visit the Papal Palace

    Visit the Pont d'Avignon

  • Day 9: Provence • Carcassonne • Barcelona

    Travel via Carcassonne to Barcelona

    Walking tour of Carcassonne

  • Day 10: Barcelona

    Take a guided tour of Barcelona

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • La Sagrada Família
    • Park Güell
    • Montjuïc

    Visit Park Güell

    Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas

    Enjoy time to explore on your own
  • Day 11: Barcelona • Madrid

    Travel by train to Madrid

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Puerta del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Mercado de San Miguel

    Visit the Prado Museum

  • Day 12: Madrid

    Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide

    Visit the Royal Palace

    Enjoy time to explore on your own
  • Day 13: Depart for home


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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; AVE train

  • Hotels

    11 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (13 with extension)

  • Regional-style meals

    European breakfast and dinner daily

  • Guided sightseeing

    5 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (7 with extension); 2 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director; 3 walking tours

  • Entrances

    Prado; Palacio Real; Park Güell; Palais des Papes; Pont d'Avignon; Pisa Baptistery; Pisa Cathedral; Basilica of St. Francis; Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica; Colosseum; Roman Forum (With extension: City Arts and Sciences)

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.

Have questions about this tour?  Give us a call at 800-665-5364

Total price

$4,999 $409*
month
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