12 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 on the French Riviera, let thenatural 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 2026: March 19, April 3-8, 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

    Arrive in Rome

  • Day 3

    Visit the Colosseum

    Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:

    • Trevi Fountain
    • Pantheon
    • Piazza Navona
    • Spanish Steps

    Take an expertly guided tour of Rome

    Take a guided tour of Vatican City

    Visit the Roman Forum

    Visit the Sistine Chapel

    Visit St. Peter’s Basilica

  • Day 4

    Visit the Basilica of St. Francis

    Travel to Assisi / Continue on to Florence

  • Day 5

    Visit the Duomo

    Take a guided tour of Florence

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • Piazza della Signoria
    • Ponte Vecchio
    • Chiesa di Santa Croce
    • Gates of Paradise
  • Day 6

    Visit the Pisa Baptistery and Cathedral

    Take a tour of Pisa

    Travel via Pisa

  • Day 7

    Visit the Palais des Papes

    Travel to Provence

    Take a tour of Avignon

    Visit the Pont du Gard

    Take a walking tour of Nice

    With your tour director you will see:
    • Vieille Ville
    • Promenade des Anglais
  • Day 8

    Take a tour of Carcassonne

    Continue on to Barcelona

  • Day 9

    Take a guided tour of Barcelona

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • La Sagrada Familia
    • Montjuïc Hill
    • Barrio Gótico
    • Barcelona Cathedral

    Visit Parque Güell

    Take a walking tour of Barcelona

    With your tour director you will see:
    • Las Ramblas
  • Day 10

    Travel by AVE train to Madrid

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    Visit the Prado

  • Day 11

    Visit the Royal Palace

    Take a guided tour of Madrid

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • Puerta del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Plaza de Oriente
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Madrid Flamenco Evening

    Madrid Flamenco Evening

    Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Feel the beat as you experience a fiery taste of the soul of Spain. The duration of the performance is 1 hour and a beverage is included.

  • Day 12

    Depart for home

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  • Day 1

    Fly overnight to Italy

  • Day 2

    Arrive in Rome

  • Day 3

    Visit the Colosseum

    Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:

    • Trevi Fountain
    • Pantheon
    • Piazza Navona
    • Spanish Steps

    Take an expertly guided tour of Rome

    Take a guided tour of Vatican City

    Visit the Roman Forum

    Visit the Sistine Chapel

    Visit St. Peter’s Basilica

  • Day 4

    Visit the Basilica of St. Francis

    Travel to Assisi / Continue on to Florence

  • Day 5

    Visit the Duomo

    Take a guided tour of Florence

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • Piazza della Signoria
    • Ponte Vecchio
    • Chiesa di Santa Croce
    • Gates of Paradise
  • Day 6

    Visit the Pisa Baptistery and Cathedral

    Take a tour of Pisa

    Travel via Pisa

  • Day 7

    Visit the Palais des Papes

    Travel to Provence

    Take a tour of Avignon

    Visit the Pont du Gard

    Take a walking tour of Nice

    With your tour director you will see:
    • Vieille Ville
    • Promenade des Anglais
  • Day 8

    Take a tour of Carcassonne

    Continue on to Barcelona

  • Day 9

    Take a guided tour of Barcelona

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • La Sagrada Familia
    • Montjuïc Hill
    • Barrio Gótico
    • Barcelona Cathedral

    Visit Parque Güell

    Take a walking tour of Barcelona

    With your tour director you will see:
    • Las Ramblas
  • Day 10

    Travel by AVE train to Madrid

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    Visit the Prado

  • Day 11

    Visit the Royal Palace

    Take a guided tour of Madrid

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • Puerta del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Plaza de Oriente
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Madrid Flamenco Evening

    Madrid Flamenco Evening

    Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Feel the beat as you experience a fiery taste of the soul of Spain. The duration of the performance is 1 hour and a beverage is included.

  • Day 12

    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); 5 walking tours led by your Tour Director (6 with extension)

  • Entrances

    Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica; Colosseum; Roman Forum; Basilica of St. Francis; Pisa Baptistery; Pisa Cathedral; Pont d’Avignon; Palais des Papes; Park Güell; Prado; flamenco evening; (with extension: City of 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.

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