Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Nice
NiceLandmarks Nice - Day 2
Santa Margherita Ligure
Santa Margherita Ligure- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stroll Santa Margherita promenade and pebbly beachfront
Optional Activities
- Culinary Experience in Rapallo - meet master chef Guido, explore food market, prepare authentic pesto alla Genovese, taste pandolce and sweet Moscato wine, explore Rapallo's waterfront (extra expense, must be pre-booked, 4 hours 45 minutes, moderate activity level)
- Portofino & Brown Castle Walk - guided tour through Portofino harbour, ascend to Castello Brown fortress and museum with panoramic views, visit Church of St. George, explore Piazzetta with time for shopping and cafés (extra expense, 2 hours, active activity level)
- Visit nearby Portofino independently
Landmarks Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino Rapallo Castello Brown Church of St. George Musical Kiosk Domaine Alzipatru - Day 3
Porto Venere
Porto Venere- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Porto Venere with local guide through Roman Gate, medieval village, and Genoese-Gothic architecture
- Views of Doria Castle
- Tasting of traditional Italian snacks at local café
Optional Activities
- Cinque Terre by Boat - scenic cruise to Monterosso al Mare and Vernazzo with guided walk and pesto bruschetta tasting with local wine (extra expense, 4 hours 30 minutes)
- Dances from the Renaissance Period - performance celebrating Italian Renaissance music, dance, and courtly traditions (1 hour)
Landmarks Church of St. Peter Doria Castle Porto Venere (Portovenere) Cinque Terre National Park Monterosso al Mare Vernazzo - Day 4
Calvi
Calvi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Calvi Walking tour & Wine Tasting at Domaine Alzipatru - guided exploration of Citadel perched on rocky promontory, historic drawbridge, Place d'Armes, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, house associated with Christopher Columbus, former Governor's Palace, Oratory of St. Anthony, ramparts and Ville Basse waterfront district, Notre-Dame de la Serra viewpoint with views over Calvi Bay, guided winery tour and tasting of locally produced wines (extra expense, 4 hours 45 minutes, moderate activity level)
- Discover Old Corsica and its villages - visit Calenzana village at foot of mountains near GR20 hiking trail start, Zilia with natural mineral spring, Col de Salvi panoramic viewpoint, Sant'Antonino hilltop village (9th century, recognised as one of Most Beautiful Villages of France) with narrow cobbled lanes and vaulted passageways, return through villages of Cateri, Lavatoggio, and Lumio (extra expense, 3 hours 45 minutes, active activity level)
Landmarks Calvi Citadel Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Christopher Columbus House Governor's Palace Oratory of St. Anthony Notre-Dame de la Serra Domaine Alzipatru Calenzana Zilia Col de Salvi Sant'Antonino Cateri Lavatoggio Lumio GR20 hiking trail - Day 5
Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking Tour of Saint-Tropez - guided walk along picturesque harbour past famous Café Sénéquier, explore historic centre with narrow streets, charming squares, Church of Saint-Tropez, learn about artistic heritage and painters like Paul Signac, Henri Matisse, and André Derain, ascend to panoramic viewpoint overlooking red rooftops and luxury yachts, option to remain in town for independent exploration (extra expense, 2 hours 30 minutes, moderate activity level)
- Tour of Gassin and Port Grimaud - travel through scenic countryside to hilltop village of Gassin with narrow alleyways and panoramic views over Gulf of Saint-Tropez and vineyards, free time to explore village, boat cruise through Port Grimaud's canal network ('Venice of Provence') passing colourful waterfront homes and bridges, time to stroll village before return (extra expense, 4 hours, moderate activity level)
Landmarks Saint-Tropez Café Sénéquier Church of Saint-Tropez Musée d'Histoire Maritime Annonciade Gassin Port Grimaud Gulf of Saint-Tropez - Day 6
Sanary-sur-Mer
Sanary-sur-Mer- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Sanary-sur-Mer market
- Sample traditional 'cade' wood-fired pancake
Optional Activities
- Castellet & Wine Tasting - Visit the medieval hilltop village of Le Castellet with guided walk through narrow streets, Church of St. Sauveur, historic castle, and panoramic views; continue to Domaine de Fregate for guided winemaking tour and wine tasting with olive oil and regional specialities (Activity Level: Moderate, Duration: 4 hours 15 minutes, extra expense)
- E-bike tour - Guided electric bicycle ride along the coastline with Mediterranean views, scenic waterfront routes, safety briefing and riding instructions included (Activity Level: Active, Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes, extra expense)
Landmarks Sanary-sur-Mer Market Le Castellet Church of St. Sauveur Sainte-Baume Massif - Day 7
Roses
Roses- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Girona City tour - Guided walk through medieval city including El Call (Jewish Quarter), Arab Baths, Bonastruc ça Porta Museum, medieval city walls, Gironella Tower, and exterior view of Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants (Active, 5 hours, extra expense)
- Dalí Theatre Museum tour - Visit the extraordinary Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres featuring around 1,500 pieces including paintings, drawings, sculptures, engravings, installations, holograms and stereoscopic works exploring the artist's evolution and creative phases (Moderate, 4 hours, extra expense)
Landmarks El Call Arab Baths (Girona) Bonastruc ça Porta Museum Gironella Tower Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants Dalí Theatre-Museum - Day 8
Barcelona
Barcelona- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- The Gothic Quarter & its Public Markets - guided walk through atmospheric Gothic Quarter exploring medieval streets and centuries-old buildings, visit Plaça de Sant Jaume (political heart of Barcelona), explore famous La Boqueria Market with free time to browse colourful stalls of fresh produce, local delicacies and regional specialities, sample freshly made churros at traditional churrerría, continue through Cathedral Square and historic Jewish Quarter, conclude at lively Santa Caterina Market (distinctive colourful roof, vibrant local atmosphere) (extra expense, must be booked on board, 4 hours, moderate activity level)
Landmarks Barcelona Gothic Quarter Plaça de Sant Jaume La Boqueria Market Cathedral Square Historic Jewish Quarter Santa Caterina Market
