Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
Day 2: Milan • Cinque Terre
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Cinque TerreDay 3: Cinque Terre
Explore Cinque Terre by train
Day 4: Cinque Terre • French Riviera
Travel to the French Riviera
Take a tour of Monaco
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Prince’s Palace
- Monaco Cathedral
Visit a French perfume factory
Day 5: French Riviera
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
Saint-Paul de Vence
Join a half-day guided excursion to the medieval, fortified hill town of Saint-Paul de Vence, one of the French Riviera’s most beautiful villages. Admire breathtaking views that inspired painters like Marc Chagall and Henri Matisse as you stroll along the 16th-century ramparts encircling the town. Then lose yourself in the town’s maze of charming streets and see why it’s a photographer’s delight.
Day 6: French Riviera • Barcelona
Travel to BarcelonaDay 7: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- La Pedrera or Casa Batlló
Visit Park Güell
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
Barcelona flamenco evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and Andalusian Roma influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets, and clapping. Note: A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.
Day 8: Barcelona
Montserrat
Journey northwest of Barcelona on a half-day excursion to Montserrat, a beautiful mountain range in Catalonia known for its distinctive rock formations. You'll see the Montserrat Monastery, founded in the 11th century, and learn about its role in Catalonia’s history.
Snap a panoramic photo of Barcelona atop Montjuïc
Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 9: 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 10: Madrid
Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide
Explore Madrid de los Austrias during a self-guided Immersive Scavenger Hunt designed exclusively for EF
Toledo
This guided half-day excursion takes you to Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Day 11: Depart for home