Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival
Arrival - Day 2
Madrid
Madrid- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Madrid including medieval origins, Arab fortress, and Barrio de la Moreria
- Visit to Habsburg district with Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa
- Tour of Bourbon Madrid including Royal Palace, Cibeles Fountain, Neptune Fountain, and Puerta de Alcalá
- Visit to 19th-century landmarks including Plaza de Oriente and Prado Museum
- Exploration of contemporary Madrid including Gran Vía, Paseo de la Castellana, Salamanca neighborhood, Parque del Oeste, and Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Landmarks Royal Palace Prado Museum Cibeles Fountain Neptune Fountain Puerta de Alcalá Plaza Mayor Plaza de la Villa Puerta del Sol Plaza de Oriente Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Gran Vía Parque del Oeste - Day 3
Madrid to Córdoba to Seville
Madrid to Córdoba to Seville- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour of Córdoba Mosque
- Exploration of Córdoba Jewish Quarter
Landmarks Córdoba Mosque Puerto Lapice - Day 4
Seville
Seville- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Seville including Cathedral, Santa Cruz quarter, María Luisa Park, and Plaza de España
Optional Activities
- Flamenco show
Landmarks Seville Cathedral Santa Cruz Quarter María Luisa Park Plaza de España - Day 5
Seville to Granada
Seville to Granada- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Alhambra complex
- Visit to Generalife Gardens
Optional Activities
- Flamenco Zambra show in the evening
Landmarks Alhambra Generalife Gardens - Day 6
Granada to Valencia
Granada to Valencia- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to City of Arts and Sciences complex
Landmarks City of Arts and Sciences Hemispheric Umbracle Science Museum Oceanogràfic Palau de les Arts Ágora - Day 7
Valencia to Barcelona
Valencia to Barcelona- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Morning city tour of Valencia including old city and Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias complex
Landmarks Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias Tarragona - Day 8
Barcelona to Ferry (Civitavecchia)
Barcelona to Ferry (Civitavecchia)- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Barcelona including Montjuic, Columbus monument, and Olympic Port
- Visit to La Pedrera
- Visit to Casa Batlló
- Ferry Barcelona to Civitavecchia in standard outside cabin
Landmarks Montjuic Columbus Monument Olympic Port La Pedrera Casa Batlló - Day 9
Ferry to Rome (Civitavecchia)
Ferry to Rome (Civitavecchia)- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on-board the Ferry), Lunch (Lunch on-board the Ferry)
Included Activities
- Ferry amenities including outdoor swimming pool, sun loungers, bar, party room, discotheque, videogame room, and fitness facilities
- Day 10
Rome to Assisi to Siena to Florence
Rome to Assisi to Siena to Florence- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner in Florence)
Included Activities
- Free time to visit Assisi
- Dinner in Florence
Optional Activities
- Visit to Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi
Landmarks Basilica of St. Francis Piazza del Campo - Day 11
Florence
Florence- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a typical Tuscan restaurant in the heart of Santa Croce Square)
Included Activities
- Tour of Florence city center including Bell Tower, Baptistery, and Cathedral
- Visit to Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore
- Visit to Brunelleschi's Dome
- Visit to Giotto's Bell Tower
- Visit to Baptistery and Bronze Doors
- Visit to Piazza della Signoria and Old Palace
- Visit to Church of Santa Croce
- Lunch at typical Tuscan restaurant in Santa Croce Square
Optional Activities
- Visit to Pisa
Landmarks Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore Brunelleschi's Dome Giotto's Bell Tower Baptistery Piazza della Signoria Old Palace Church of Santa Croce - Day 12
Florence to Bologna to Venice (Mestre)
Florence to Bologna to Venice (Mestre)- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Light street food lunch experience provided at a local spot)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bologna's city center including Piazza Malpighi, Piazza del Nettuno, and Piazza Maggiore
- Visit to Palazzo Podestà
- Visit to Basilica of San Petronio
- Street food lunch experience in Bologna at a local spot
Landmarks Palazzo Podestà Basilica of San Petronio Piazza Maggiore Piazza del Nettuno Piazza Malpighi - Day 13
Venice
Venice- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Snack (Typical Venetian aperitif with cicchetti, spritz or prosecco)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of St. Mark's Square
- Visit to Doge's Palace
- Visit to Prisoners' Palace and Bridge of Sighs
- Typical Venetian aperitif with cicchetti, spritz or prosecco
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Doge's Palace Prisoners' Palace Bridge of Sighs - Day 14
Venice to Tuscany to Rome
Venice to Tuscany to Rome- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a typical restaurant in Montepulciano)
Included Activities
- Visit to Montepulciano
- Lunch at a typical restaurant in Montepulciano
Landmarks Montepulciano Val di Chiana - Day 15
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Vatican Museums
- Visit to Sistine Chapel
- Visit to Gallery of Maps
- Visit to Gallery of Tapestries
- Visit to Borgia Apartments
- Visit to Raphael Rooms
- Visit to St. Peter's Basilica
- Visit to St. Peter's Square
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica St. Peter's Square Raphael Rooms Gallery of Maps Gallery of Tapestries Borgia Apartments - Day 16
Departure
Departure- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
