Best of Spain & Southern France & Italy Lakes - 19 Days (Small Group)

Welcome to Venice! Upon arrival, you'll be greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel. At 19:00, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at the hotel's reception desk for a welcome meeting. The rest of the day is yours to relax and settle in. Overnight at your hotel.

After breakfast, embark on a morning city tour of Madrid, one of the world's most exciting cities. In the afternoon, you have the option to take an excursion to Toledo, the former capital of the Spanish Kingdom. In the evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome tapas dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at your hotel.

Following breakfast, we'll head south to Merida, the capital of Extremadura, where you'll visit the spectacular Roman Theater. Then, continue to Seville, the city of light. Optionally, take an evening walk through the Setas de Sevilla for a unique view of the city. Overnight at your hotel.

After breakfast, explore the romantic city of Seville, including its Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, you have the option to visit Jerez de la Frontera, the city of wine, flamenco, and horses. Overnight at your hotel.

Today, we'll travel to Cordoba, where you'll visit its impressive Mosque and explore its Arabian-style streets. Then, we'll head to Granada, driving through endless olive groves. In the evening, experience an authentic Gypsy Flamenco show, including dinner. Overnight at your hotel.

After breakfast, visit the Alhambra Palace, a World Heritage Site offering stunning views across the city. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Optionally, explore the Albaicin, a journey through Arabian Granada. Overnight at your hotel.

Today, we'll depart for Ubeda, a UNESCO site known for its Extra Virgin Olive oil. Enjoy a walk through this historical gem and a local tasting, with a light lunch included. Then, we'll continue to Valencia. Overnight at your hotel.

After breakfast, explore Valencia's old town and the exterior of the avant-garde complex: Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. In the early afternoon, continue your journey towards Barcelona, the main Mediterranean Spanish city. Overnight at your hotel.

Begin your day in Barcelona with a city discovery. See the Barcelona Pavilion and explore the Sagrada Familia. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city at your own pace. In the evening, join your fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at your hotel.

After breakfast, depart for Girona, an ancient city with a well-preserved old quarter. Enjoy time at leisure before continuing to Carcassonne, France. Optionally, take a boat cruise along the Canal Du Midi in the early evening. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Start your day with a walking city tour of the Citadel, a medieval fortress dating back to the Gallo-Roman period. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy this stunning medieval Southern France town. Overnight at your hotel.

After breakfast, depart to Nimes, the most Roman city outside Italy. Visit the Arena of Nimes and the Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge. Overnight at your hotel.

Today, we'll discover the famous Provence capital, Avignon. Visit The Palais des Papes, one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. Optionally, board a Rhone River cruise. Overnight at your hotel.

After breakfast, we'll bring you to the charming town of Chateauneuf du Pape, well known for its wine. Continue with a unique visit and wine tasting with light lunch at one of the most beautiful cellars of Provence. Overnight at your hotel.

Today, enjoy a full day excursion to the glamorous Cote d'Azur. This region is the center of the French perfume industry. Try to create your own fragrance in an amazing Perfume school. We continue our trip to Nice. Overnight at your hotel.

After breakfast, we'll cross the border into Italy, heading for Milan, the northern Italian capital. Visit Milan's Cathedral, the fifth-largest cathedral in the world, and the prestigious La Scala opera house. Overnight at your hotel.

Early departure to the beautiful Lake Garda. Take a stunning boat trip and light lunch at one of the most beautiful European corners. Continue to Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, before finally arriving in Venice, the city of channels. Overnight at your hotel.

After breakfast, embark on a walking city tour of Venice, including Piazza San Marco. The afternoon is at your leisure. Optionally, take a boat to Murano and Burano. In the evening, join your fellow travelers for a gondola trip to our welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at your hotel.

After breakfast, take a private transfer to the airport, marking the end of our services. We hope you enjoyed your multi-day tour and look forward to welcoming you back soon!