Mediterranean Highlights - From £3,127

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OVERVIEW
Ease into the local love of life and good food. Sun-kissed days and sizzling nights guide you along this Mediterranean trip through coastal Spain, France and Italy. Enjoy lunch with sisters Sandra and Antonella on their Tuscan agriturismo near Vinci.
EXPERIENCES
Aix-en-Provence: Explore the Provencal town of Aix-en-Provence which contains produce and treasures from local regions.

Aix-en-Provence: View the Fontaine de la Rotonde and walk along Cours Mirabeau, a central boulevard that captures the charm and character of Provence.

Barcelona: With your Local Specialist, see the elegant Passeig de Gr��cia to take in some of the city's finest Modernist architecture. Journey past the beautiful façades of the Eixample district to see the exterior of Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerizing Sagrada Família.

Cinque Terre: Led by your Local Specialist, visit this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site, tucked away on the mountainous Italian Riviera coastline. Admire the charming fishing villages and perhaps snap some memorable pictures.

Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.

Madrid: Drive through central Madrid and see some of the city's famous features during an orientation with your Travel Director.

Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Specialist. Visit the Old Town, travelling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the Cibeles fountain and Royal Palace.

Monaco City: See the cathedral where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace were married.

Pisa: In the Piazza dei Miracoli, see the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Rome: In the Vatican City visit St Peter's Basilica with a Local Specialist. Witness the early genius of Michelangelo as you take in the Pietà.

Tuscany: View the stunning landscape of Tuscany on your drive today.

Zaragoza: See the impressive historic landmarks of this thriving Spanish metropolis.
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ITINERARY

Settle into the passionate embrace of fiery Madrid, your launch pad to an epic journey through Spain, France and Italy, filled with unforgettable flavours and soul-stirring encounters. This evening, join your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a dinner and orientation drive past some of Madrid's most iconic sites.

Join a Local Specialist this morning for a sightseeing tour of the Spanish capital, during which you’ll see the Royal Palace, the former residence of the Spanish royal family and the Cibeles Fountain. Enjoy an afternoon on your own exploring the world's best collection of Spanish art at the Prado Museum and shopping on Gran Vía, or consider joining an Optional Experience to the imperial city of Toledo.

Leave Europe's highest capital behind, bound for the Costa Dorada and the sun-kissed shores of Barcelona. We venture to the pretty banks of the Ebro River and to mystical Zaragoza, whose centuries of heritage have been shaped by the Romans, Moors and Christians. Continue to Barcelona and enjoy some time to recharge siesta style. Later, dive into the indelible sights, sounds and flavours of this enchanting city on your free evening.

Join your Local Specialist this morning for a sightseeing tour, soaking up the Mediterranean atmosphere of Catalunia's capital city. See the monument to Christopher Columbus before stopping outside Antonio Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece, La Sagrada Família to admire its unique architecture. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure indulging in the fantasy world of Gaudí or strolling through the hidden lanes and peaceful squares in the city's Gothic Quarter. You could consider joining an Optional Experience to the mountain-top monastery of Montserrat, home to the mystical Black Madonna, the patron saint of Catalonia.

Cross into France via the foothills of the Pyrenees and travel to the historic city of Avignon. See the impressive Gothic Papal Palace and the iconic bridge celebrated in the song 'Sur le Pont d’Avignon.' Continue through the landscapes of Provence, once captured on canvas by Van Gogh and Cézanne. In Aix-en-Provence, a town founded by the Romans, enjoy a leisurely exploration and Dive into Culture as you browse for local specialities such as wine, olive oil, herbes de Provence and saffron. Your day ends in the coastal city of Marseille, where you’ll stay overnight.

Journey along the Côte d’Azur, where sun-drenched shores and azure seas have long drawn artists, royalty and film stars. Arrive in the radiant Principality of Monaco, where you’ll visit the cathedral that hosted the wedding of Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly, then stroll the cobbled lanes of Le Rocher. As evening falls, Monaco’s charm comes alive – from sleek yachts in the harbour to elegant boulevards. Tonight, enjoy a memorable dinner with your fellow travellers in this glamorous coastal haven.

Today, kick back and enjoy a well-deserved morning at leisure on the glorious French Riviera. Soak up the holiday atmosphere at the beach, or perhaps join an Optional Experience to hilltop Saint-Paul-de-Vence, one of the oldest towns on the French Riviera.

Cross the border into Italy and join a Local Specialist for a visit of the dramatic UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre, a series of centuries-old seaside villages which cling impossibly to rugged cliffs that plunge into the Ligurian Sea. Admire the expanse of pastel pink, yellow and orange façades that jostle for sea views. Continue to Pisa where you can relax over dinner at your hotel.

View Pisa's Square of Miracles, where we'll see the famous Leaning Tower. Next, your introduction to Tuscany is a Be My Guest experience where you’ll Connect With Locals over traditional lunch fare and the warm hospitality for which the region is renowned. Continue to the birthplace of the Renaissance and savour dinner served at your hotel while you reflect on the day's events.

Join your Local Specialist this morning for a sightseeing tour of magical Florence. View the multi-coloured Duomo and the almost 700-year-old Ponte Vecchio. Then, walk through what was once the political hub of the city, the Piazza della Signoria, a veritable open-air treasure trove featuring wonderful sculptures and palazzi. Spend the rest of the day on your own exploration of Florence’s iconic and unexpected sights.

Journey through the rolling hills of Tuscany and Umbria, past the hilltop villages of Orvieto and Orte, before arriving in Rome, the 'Eternal City' – our home for the next two nights.

This morning, visit Vatican City and explore St. Peter’s Basilica, where Michelangelo’s Pietà has inspired visitors for generations. Then join a Local Specialist to discover the legacy of Ancient Rome, with views of the Colosseum and stories of its powerful past. This afternoon, enjoy free time to embrace la dolce vita—relax on the Spanish Steps, visit the Vatican Museums to see the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling or toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain. This evening, gather with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner to toast to your Italian tour. Please note: On some departures, access to St. Peter’s Basilica may be restricted due to the Papal Audience. You’ll still have time to take in the atmosphere of St. Peter’s Square during your visit to Vatican City.

For now it's a fond farewell to Rome and your newfound friends as your holiday through Spain, France and Italy comes to an end.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
  • Optional Experiences and free time
ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: Rafael Atocha - Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: Rafael Atocha - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Hotel Barcelona Condal Mar, Affiliated By Meliá - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: Hotel Barcelona Condal Mar, Affiliated By Meliá - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5: Novotel Marseille Centre Prado - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: Novotel Nice Centre Vieux - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7: Novotel Nice Centre Vieux - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8: NH Pisa - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9: FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10: FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11: Precise House Mantegna - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 12: Precise House Mantegna - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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