Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and get transferred to your hotel, giving you time to drop off your bags and settle in. Stop by the hotel reception in the afternoon to check the boards for information about your tour activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Aran Park), Hotel (Grand Fleming)
- Day 2
Rome
Spend the morning on a three-hour guided tour that combines walking through Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo, wrapping up at Vatican City around 11:00 a.m. The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel visit is optional. Later in the evening, you'll transfer to Trastevere for dinner at a local restaurant, heading back to the hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Aran Park), Hotel (Grand Fleming)
Included Activities
- Guided three-hour tour of Imperial Rome combining walking tour and panoramic bus ride
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood in the evening
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel visit
Landmarks Arch of Constantine Colosseum Imperial Forums Circus Maximus Baths of Caracalla Basilica of Saint Mary Major Pyramid of Cestius Castel Sant'Angelo Vatican City Trastevere 
- Day 3
Rome
This day is yours to explore Rome on your own schedule. If you're interested in a day trip, optional excursions are available depending on the season. From April to October, you can visit the island of Capri. From November to March, Naples and Pompeii are the options instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Aran Park), Hotel (Grand Fleming)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Capri island (April to October)
- Visit to Naples and Pompeii (November to March)
- Day 4
Rome - Orvieto - Castiglione del Lago - Siena
You'll travel through Umbria starting in Orvieto, a medieval city perched on a flat hilltop. Check out the views from the viewpoint, take the escalators up to the medieval center, and see the Gothic cathedral. After that, head to Castiglione del Lago on Lake Trasimeno's shore for a walk and lunch. Then continue to Siena in Tuscany, where you'll spend the afternoon checking out Piazza del Campo and the Duomo.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Points By Sheraton Siena)
Included Activities
- Visit to Orvieto cathedral
Landmarks Orvieto Cathedral Lake Trasimeno Piazza del Campo Siena Duomo 
- Day 5
Siena - Monteriggioni - San Gimignano - Florence
Leaving Siena, you'll stop in Monteriggioni, a charming medieval village with cobbled streets and old walls surrounding it. Next comes San Gimignano, known for its tall medieval towers. After lunch, you'll head to Florence, arriving in the early afternoon. Spend your time exploring the historic center at your own pace, and think about visiting one of the museums like the Uffizi Gallery or the Accademia Gallery (note they're closed Mondays).
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Mediterraneo), Hotel (Novotel Firenze Nord), Hotel (Nilhotel), Hotel (Raffaello)
Optional Activities
- Uffizi Gallery visit
- Accademia Gallery visit
Landmarks Monteriggioni San Gimignano Uffizi Gallery Accademia Gallery 
- Day 6
Florence
Start at the Michelangelo viewpoint for expansive views of the city, then walk to the historic center for a guided tour. You'll see the Gothic Cathedral (Duomo di Firenze), the ancient Ponte Vecchio with its goldsmith shops, and Piazza della Signoria. After the guided portion ends, you'll have free time to explore more on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Mediterraneo), Hotel (Novotel Firenze Nord), Hotel (Nilhotel), Hotel (Raffaello)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Florence including Michelangelo viewpoint, Duomo di Firenze, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria
Landmarks Michelangelo Viewpoint Duomo di Firenze Ponte Vecchio Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 7
Florence - Pisa - Sestri Levante - Monte Carlo - Nice
You'll depart Florence heading to Pisa, where you can take in the artistic ensemble including the famous Leaning Tower. From there, continue along the Italian Riviera to Sestri Levante for lunch and a stroll around this seaside resort town. Later you'll head toward the French Riviera, arriving in Monte Carlo in the mid-afternoon where you can check out the historic casino. Your final stop is Nice, where you'll arrive around 8:00 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Nice Airport), Hotel (Ibis Nice Aeroport Promenade), Hotel (Bb Nice Aeroport Arenas)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Monte Carlo casino
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Sestri Levante Monte Carlo Casino Nice 
- Day 8
Côte d'Azur - Sainte-Maxime - Saint-Tropez - Marseille
A panoramic coach tour takes you through Nice along the iconic Promenade des Anglais with coastal views, through Massena Square, and to the charming old port. You'll travel to Sainte-Maxime to walk through its historic center and picturesque port with its 16th-century Square Tower. Then you'll board a scenic boat crossing the bay to Saint-Tropez, where you can explore the old fishing port and enjoy lunch with free time. In the afternoon, continue to Marseille to see the lively Old Port.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Marseille Centre Euromed), Hotel (Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed)
Included Activities
- Panoramic coach tour of Nice
- Scenic boat crossing from Sainte-Maxime to Saint-Tropez
Landmarks Promenade des Anglais Massena Square Sainte-Maxime Saint-Tropez Vieux Port 
- Day 9
Marseille - Aix-en-Provence - Avignon - Pont du Gard - Barcelona
Explore Provence starting in Aix-en-Provence, birthplace of painter Paul Cézanne. Wander through the historic center with its narrow streets, fountains, and squares. Then head to Avignon, a walled city on the Rhône's banks where you can walk around and have lunch. See the Palace of the Popes, which once served as the seat of the Catholic popes. Stop at Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous Roman monument, before heading toward Catalonia and arriving in Barcelona in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Front Air Congress), Hotel (Fira Congress), Hotel (Acta Sant Just)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pont du Gard with admission included
Landmarks Aix-en-Provence Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard 
- Day 10
Barcelona
Join a panoramic tour of Barcelona, Europe's dynamic capital with its Mediterranean location and modernist architecture. The tour includes the lively Ramblas and other iconic sites, ending at Maremagnum, a modern leisure complex by the sea next to Columbus Square. You'll have the rest of the afternoon free to explore at your own pace before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Front Air Congress), Hotel (Fira Congress), Hotel (Acta Sant Just)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Barcelona including Gaudí architecture, Ramblas, and Maremagnum
Landmarks Maremagnum Columbus Square 
- Day 11
Barcelona - Peniscola - Valencia - Madrid
You'll travel south along the Mediterranean with a stop in Peniscola, a walled town by the sea where you can stroll around. Continue to Valencia, arriving around lunchtime, and try the famous local paella. Around 4:30 p.m., you'll see the avant-garde City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia before heading to Madrid. You'll arrive in Madrid between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m., then transfer to Plaza Mayor for dinner at one of its restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Included Activities
- Brief stop at City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia
- Transfer to Plaza Mayor in Madrid
Landmarks Peniscola City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia Plaza Mayor 
- Day 12
Madrid
Your morning includes a comprehensive tour of central Madrid covering Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. You'll visit Retiro Park, a beautiful green space in the city center with a lake and the Palacio de Cristal. Get admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. The rest of the afternoon is yours to use as you like, with a return transfer to the hotel in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive tour of central Madrid
- Visit to Retiro Park
- Admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
- Transfer to hotel
Landmarks Paseo del Prado Cibeles Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 
- Day 13
Madrid
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end, leaving you with memories of your time traveling through Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
