Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
Day 2: Rome
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake 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
Add this in-depth excursion:
Gladiator school experience
Have you ever wondered what it was like to be one of Rome’s famed gladiators? This optional half-day activity puts you in the ring! Learn the basics of hand-to-hand combat and model ancient armor as you follow in the sandaled footsteps of Spartacus.Day 5: Rome • Assisi • Florence
Travel via Assisi to Florence
Tour Assisi with an expert local guide
Visit the Basilica of St. FrancisDay 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 region
Travel to Provence region
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 region • 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
- La Pedrera or Casa Batlló
Visit Park Güell
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
Add this in-depth excursion:
Barcelona by bike
Feel the warm Mediterranean breeze as you explore Barcelona on a guided bicycle tour. This bicycle-friendly city has more than 75 miles of cycling lanes providing a safe, fun, and fast way to gain a deeper understanding of Barcelona’s richly diverse streets and neighborhoods. Stop along the way to learn historical details about the city’s famous sites before pedaling on to your next destination.
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 guided tour of the Royal Complex
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- Plaza de la Amería
- Plaza de la Oriente
Add this in-depth excursion:
Santiago Bernabeu Stadium Tour
Step into the home of legendary football (soccer) club Real Madrid. This behind-the-scenes stadium tour is an opportunity to get up-close with iconic sports memorabilia, visit team locker rooms and step onto the pitch. *Stadium tour does not include live match tickets
Enjoy a Flamenco evening
Day 13: Depart for home
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Day 13: Madrid • Valencia
Transfer to Valencia
Explore Mercado Central
Visit a farm outside the city. Pick local produce and prepare a meal
Day 14: Valencia
Take a walking tour of Valencia
You will see:
- Plaza de la Virgen
- Turia Fountain
- Serranos Gate
- Silk Exchange
Tour the City of Arts and Sciences
Enjoy free time to explore the city or relax at the beach
Day 15: Depart for home
