Jewels of Spain and Italy

Welcome to Spain! Upon landing at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas International Airport, make your way to your hotel for check-in. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, resting from your journey or starting to explore the vibrant city of Madrid. Overnight stay in Madrid.

After breakfast, embark on a panoramic tour of Madrid. Discover the city's medieval origins at the Barrio de la Morería, admire the Renaissance and Baroque style buildings in the Hapsburg district, and visit the Royal Palace. Explore the Prado Museum and the modern areas of Madrid, including the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. Spend the afternoon at your leisure, further exploring the city's wonders. Overnight stay in Madrid.

After breakfast, drive southward through the land of Don Quixote, observing vast vineyards along the way. Make a brief stop in Puerto Lapice before crossing into Andalucía. Upon arrival in Cordoba, enjoy a tour of its impressive Mosque and stroll through the narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, continue to Sevilla. Overnight stay in Sevilla.

This morning, enjoy a panoramic tour of Sevilla. Visit the Sevilla Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world, explore the Santa Cruz Quarter, and admire the Maria Luisa Park and Spain Square. Spend the afternoon at your leisure, discovering more of Sevilla's charm. Overnight stay in Sevilla.

After breakfast, head east into the heart of Andalucía to Granada, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms. Visit the world-famous Alhambra and the Generalife Gardens, a setting that has inspired authors such as W. Irving. Spend the afternoon at your leisure. Overnight stay in Granada.

After breakfast, drive towards the Mediterranean coast. Travel via Murcia and Alicante, before reaching Valencia, home to the modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex and the internationally renowned Paella. Overnight stay in Valencia.

This morning, enjoy a panoramic tour of Valencia, visiting the most prominent buildings and the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. In the afternoon, continue north along the Mediterranean to Barcelona, known for its art, architecture, shopping, and nightlife. Overnight stay in Barcelona.

Enjoy a morning tour of Barcelona, driving along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudí such as La Pedrera and Casa Milà. Visit Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city and harbour, and see the Olympic Rings, the monument to Columbus and the Olympic port. In the evening, board the night ferry to Civitavecchia, Italy. Overnight on board the Ferry.

Enjoy breakfast and lunch on-board the ferry. Take advantage of the various services offered, including a swimming pool, sun loungers, a bar, a party room, a discotheque, games room, a 24-hour cafeteria, restaurants, a boutique, an internet room, a health center, and a gym. Arrive in Civitavecchia in the evening and transfer to your hotel in Rome. Overnight stay in Rome.

Depart early from Rome to Assisi, a tiny town surrounded by walls built in the middle ages. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis, featuring masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. In the afternoon, head to Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for the historic horse race around the Piazza del Campo. Continue to Florence, the Cradle of Renaissance, where Italian art reached its pinnacle. Dinner and overnight stay in Florence.

Spend the day venturing around beautiful Florence, visiting its many monuments, churches, and buildings such as the Santa Maria del Fiore, the Campanile Tower, and the Baptistery. Visit the Piazza della Signoria, the Palazzo della Signoria, and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Enjoy lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own or take a short trip to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Piazza dei Miracoli, the Duomo, and the Baptistery. Overnight stay in Florence.

Depart for Bologna in the morning, where you'll explore the elegant city centre with its 'porticos' and shopping streets. From Piazza Malpighi, a guided walking tour will take you to Piazza del Nettuno, Piazza Maggiore, King Renzo's Palace, Palazzo Podestà, and the Basilica of San Petronio. In the afternoon, continue to Padua, home to Sant'Antonio Basilica, before ending the day in Venice, the City of Love. Dinner and overnight stay in Venice.

After breakfast, depart by private water-taxi to Piazza San Marco. Visit the splendid St. Mark's Basilica and explore more of this floating city, including the Palazzo dei Dogi and the legendary Bridge of Sighs. Spend the afternoon at leisure, wandering along Venice's walkways and canals. Overnight stay in Venice.

Leave Venice and travel to Tuscany, known for its landscapes, churches, castles, and excellent wines. Visit Montepulciano in the Val di Chiana, a medieval town rich in history and known for its Nobile wine. Spend the afternoon discovering Montepulciano on your own, with many wine shops offering free wine tastings. In the evening, arrive in Rome for your overnight stay.

This morning, enjoy a tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with our exclusive 'Skip the Line' access! Visit one of the most important art collections in the world, admire the beautiful Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps, and marvel at the Sistine Chapel. The tour ends in St. Peter's Square. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city on your own. Overnight stay in Rome.

Today marks the end of your grand European tour. Make your own way to Rome International Airport for your flight back home. Safe travels!