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Mediterranean Highlights

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Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Madrid

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rafael Atocha)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation drive past Madrid's iconic sites with Travel Director
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Cibeles Fountain
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  2. Day 2

    Madrid

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rafael Atocha)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Madrid with Local Specialist - see Royal Palace and Cibeles Fountain
    • Visit Prado Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience to the imperial city of Toledo
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Cibeles Fountain
    Prado Museum
    Gran Vía
  3. Day 3

    Madrid - Zaragoza - Barcelona

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Barcelona Condal Mar, Affiliated By Meliá)

    Included Activities

    • See historic landmarks of Zaragoza
    Landmarks
    Zaragoza
    Ebro River
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  4. Day 4

    Barcelona

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Barcelona Condal Mar, Affiliated By Meliá)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Barcelona with Local Specialist
    • See monument to Christopher Columbus
    • View exterior of La Sagrada Familia

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience to the mountain-top monastery of Montserrat, home to the Black Madonna, patron saint of Catalonia
    Landmarks
    Monument to Christopher Columbus
    La Sagrada Familia
    Gothic Quarter
    Montserrat Monastery
  5. Day 5

    Barcelona - Avignon - Marseille

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Marseille Centre Prado)

    Included Activities

    • See Papal Palace in Avignon
    • See Pont d'Avignon (Bridge of Avignon)
    Landmarks
    Papal Palace
    Pont d'Avignon
  6. Day 6

    Marseille - Aix-en-Provence - Monaco - Nice

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Nice Centre Vieux)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Aix-en-Provence
    • View Fontaine de la Rotonde in Aix-en-Provence
    • Walk along Cours Mirabeau in Aix-en-Provence
    • Explore Aix-en-Provence for local specialties
    • Visit Monaco Cathedral where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace were married
    • Stroll the cobbled lanes of Le Rocher in Monaco
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
    Fontaine de la Rotonde
    Cours Mirabeau
    Monaco Cathedral
    Le Rocher
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  7. Day 7

    Nice

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Nice Centre Vieux)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience to hilltop Saint-Paul-de-Vence, one of the oldest towns on the French Riviera
    Landmarks
    Saint-Paul-de-Vence
  8. Day 8

    Nice - Cinque Terre - Pisa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at your hotel in Pisa)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (NH Pisa)

    Included Activities

    • Visit UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre with Local Specialist
    Landmarks
    Cinque Terre
    Ligurian Sea
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  9. Day 9

    Pisa - Florence

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch fare at Agriturismo Borgo Vigna Vecchia with local hosts Sandra and Antonella on their historic family farm), Dinner (Dinner at your hotel in Florence)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo)

    Included Activities

    • View Pisa's Square of Miracles (Piazza dei Miracoli)
    • See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
    • Be My Guest exclusive lunch experience at Agriturismo Borgo Vigna Vecchia in Tuscan hills with local hosts
    Landmarks
    Piazza dei Miracoli
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
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  10. Day 10

    Florence

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Mediterraneo), Hotel (FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Florence with Local Specialist
    • View the Duomo (Cathedral)
    • See Ponte Vecchio
    • Visit Piazza della Signoria
    Landmarks
    Duomo
    Ponte Vecchio
    Piazza della Signoria
  11. Day 11

    Florence - Orvieto - Orte - Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Precise House Mantegna)

    Included Activities

    • See hilltop villages of Orvieto and Orte
    Landmarks
    Orvieto
    Orte
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  12. Day 12

    Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Precise House Mantegna)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Vatican City
    • Explore St. Peter's Basilica
    • View Michelangelo's Pietà
    • Guided tour of Ancient Rome with Local Specialist
    • View the Colosseum

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Vatican Museums to see the Sistine Chapel ceiling
    • Visit Spanish Steps
    • Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain
    Landmarks
    St. Peter's Basilica
    Colosseum
    Vatican Museums
    Sistine Chapel
    Spanish Steps
    Trevi Fountain
  13. Day 13

    Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.5
Overall rating based on 3 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    4.7
  • Food
    4.3
  • 4.5

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  • J
    August 12th, 2023
    Well organized. Great tour guide. Perhaps too many stops and places included. Optional tours sometimes not...
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    Traveled in July 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for sharing your photos and experience during your Mediterranean Highlights trip. We're glad to learn that your Travel Director presented this exciting itinerary so well. We have noted your comments regarding the pace of the itinerary; however, we always strive to include the perfect amount of time at each location for in-depth discovery to showcase the best of Europe. That said, we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again; until then, we remain committed to our guests.
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  • C
    April 22nd, 2016
    this was my second tour with Trafalgar. I was not as happy on this tour. I got tired of the "history lesson" every...
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    Traveled in October 2015
  • J
    December 23rd, 2015
    We had an amazing time. Wasn't expecting to fall in love with Spain, what a beautiful country!. Italy was so special....
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    Traveled in September 2015

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    James

    Asked on October 10th, 2025

    Could you provide more details on the itinerary, inclusions, and accommodations for this tour?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten October 2025

      Here's what's included in the tour price: 12 nights in 4-5 star accommodations, 12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 5 dinners, Expert Travel Director and professional Driver, Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries

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    Wouter

    Asked on December 25th, 2024

    How can I confirm my booking once available?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten December 2024

      You can confirm your booking by selecting the 'book now' button on the website.

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    Fabrice

    Asked on December 12th, 2024

    Is travel insurance necessary for the tour?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten December 2024

      Travel Insurance is highly recommended to ensure coverage during your trip.

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    Sarah

    Asked on November 20th, 2024

    What happens if there are not enough bookings for the tour?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten November 2024

      If the tour is cancelled due to insufficient bookings, you will be fully refunded.

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    Dominique

    Asked on October 27th, 2024

    What are the payment policies for booking this tour?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten October 2024

      A deposit is required to secure your spot, with the final payment due 60 days prior to departure.

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    Mario

    Asked on September 24th, 2024

    What time should we arrive for our transfers?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten September 2024

      We recommend arriving at least 1 hour prior to transfer time to ensure a smooth transition.

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    Pat

    Asked on July 14th, 2024

    Could you say why Mediterranean flavors is cheaper than Mediterranean highlights?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten July 2024

      There are a few reasons why this particular Mediterranean Highlights trip is more expensive: 1. Quality of Accommodations 2. Number of Meals 3. Additional Services

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      Pat

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      Will there be 70 people from the same group for dinner at the same time? I think max group size is 70 right?

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten July 2024

      The group size is 48. There are 5 dinners that is inclusive for the group.

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    Jolanda

    Asked on July 6th, 2024

    Do you have accommodation options for our family of four?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten July 2024

      We can accommodate families of four in 'Quad' Room types. For four adults, twin room types are recommended.

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    Liam

    Asked on June 26th, 2024

    Are there any luggage restrictions?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten June 2024

      Each guest is allowed one carry-on piece that does not exceed 12"x11"x6".

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    Carlita

    Asked on June 21st, 2024

    What health requirements do travelers need to be aware of?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten June 2024

      Please ensure compliance with any vaccine or health requirements that may be in place for your travel destinations.

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types L, C, E, F, D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types L, C, E, F.

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before August 8th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 8th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Trafalgar. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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