Andalucia – Mediterranean Coast – Classic Italy 16 Days

Welcome to Madrid! Upon your arrival at the airport, you'll be transferred to your hotel, the Meliá Castilla, Princesa Plaza, or a similar establishment. The rest of the day is yours to relax and settle in.

After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a panoramic city tour of Madrid. Discover the city's medieval origins, admire its Renaissance and Baroque architecture, and explore its modern districts. Highlights include the Royal Palace, Cibeles Fountain, and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. The afternoon is free for you to continue exploring at your own pace.

Today, we'll journey through La Mancha, the land of Don Quixote, and cross into Andalusia. In Cordoba, we'll tour the impressive Mosque and wander through the winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. After a short ride, we'll reach Seville, where we'll spend the night at the Catalonia Santa Justa, Melia Lebreros, or a similar hotel.

After breakfast, we'll embark on a panoramic city tour of Seville. We'll visit the magnificent Seville Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world, stroll through the Santa Cruz quarter, and admire the Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. The afternoon is yours to explore this vibrant city at your own pace.

Today, we'll drive east to Granada, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms. We'll visit the world-famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, a source of inspiration for many authors. In the evening, you have the option to attend a Gipsy Flamenco show in the Sacromonte quarter. We'll spend the night at the Sabica, Melia Granada, or a similar hotel.

After breakfast, we'll head towards the Mediterranean coast. We'll pass through Murcia and Alicante before reaching Valencia, home to the modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex and the delicious 'Paella'. We'll spend the night at the NH Valencia Las Artes or a similar hotel.

After breakfast, we'll tour Valencia, including a visit to the avant-garde 'Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias'. In the afternoon, we'll travel north along the Mediterranean coast to Barcelona, the principal Mediterranean city and the homeland of the famous architect Gaudí. We'll spend the night at the Catalonia Barcelona 505, Catalonia Barcelona Plaza, or a similar hotel.

After breakfast, we'll embark on a panoramic tour of Barcelona, visiting the city's highlights, including Montjuic, the monument to Columbus, and the iconic works of Gaudí. In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore on your own before we transfer you to the port to board the ferry to Civitavecchia. Enjoy a night on board with a variety of amenities and services.

Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board the ferry as we sail towards Civitavecchia. Upon arrival, we'll transfer you to Rome, where you'll check into the St. Martin, Diana Roof Garden, or a similar hotel. The rest of the evening is yours to relax or explore the city.

Today, we'll travel to Assisi, where you'll have time to explore the town and visit the Basilica of St. Francis. We'll then continue to Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for the Palio horse race. Finally, we'll reach Florence, where we'll check into the Florence Raffaello, Ricasoli, or a similar hotel, before enjoying dinner.

After breakfast, we'll spend the day exploring beautiful Florence, the 'Cradle of Renaissance'. We'll visit the Santa Maria del Fiore, also known as the Duomo, and admire its magnificent dome. We'll also visit the 'Campanile' tower, the Baptistery, and the Basilica of Santa Croce. After lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant, you'll have the afternoon free to explore or take a short trip to Pisa.

Today, we'll depart for Bologna, where you'll discover the elegant city center with its 'porticos' and shopping streets. We'll then continue to Padova to visit the Sant'Antonio Basilica. In the afternoon, we'll arrive in Venice, the 'City of Love'. We'll check into the Delfino (Mestre) or a similar hotel for dinner and accommodation.

After breakfast, we'll transfer to Piazza San Marco to visit the splendid St. Mark's Basilica. We'll also check out the most iconic places of the 'Floating City', including the Palazzo dei Dogi and the legendary 'Bridge of Sighs'. To conclude the tour, we'll invite you to enjoy a typical Venetian appetizer, the famous 'cicchetti', accompanied by a spritz or prosecco. The afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace.

After breakfast, we'll depart for Tuscany, known for its landscapes, churches, and delicious wines. We'll stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich in history and art, where you'll have free time for shopping and wine tasting. After a traditional Tuscan lunch in a typical restaurant, we'll continue to Rome, where we'll check into the St. Martin, Diana Roof Garden, or a similar hotel.

After breakfast, we'll depart for a tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with our exclusive 'Skip the Line' access. You'll visit one of the most important art collections in the world, admire the beautiful Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps, and marvel at the amazing Sistine Chapel. The tour ends on St. Peter's Square, leaving you the rest of the day to explore Rome at your own leisure.

After breakfast at the hotel, we'll transfer you to the airport for your departure. This marks the end of our services. We hope you've enjoyed your journey through Spain and Italy and look forward to welcoming you back on another tour soon!