Magical Barcelona, France & Italy -12 Days (Small Group)

Upon your arrival at the airport, you'll be greeted and transferred to your hotel. At 19:00, you'll 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.

After a full buffet breakfast at your hotel, we'll embark on a city tour of Barcelona. We'll visit the Barcelona Pavilion, a study in minimalism, and the iconic Sagrada Familia, designed by Antoni Gaudí. The afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace. In the evening, we'll gather for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

After breakfast, we'll depart for Girona, where you'll have free time to explore the preserved old quarter of this ancient city. We'll then cross the border into France and continue to Carcassonne. In the early evening, you have the option to take a boat cruise on the Canal Du Midi, a remarkable 17th-century construction. Dinner will be served at your hotel.

Following breakfast, we'll embark on a walking tour of the Citadel of Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the Gallo-Roman period. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy this stunning medieval town at your own pace.

After breakfast, we'll depart for Nimes, often referred to as the 'French Rome' due to its array of Roman monuments. We'll visit the Arena of Nimes and the Maison Carrée, then continue to the Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Today, we'll explore Avignon, the capital of Provence. We'll visit the Palais des Papes, one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe, and admire the Pont d'Avignon. In the afternoon, you have the option to join a Rhone River cruise to Villeneuve les Avignon.

Our first activity of the day will take us to the charming town of Chateauneuf du Pape, renowned for its wine. We'll visit one of the most beautiful cellars in Provence for a unique wine tasting experience and a light lunch.

Today, we'll embark on a full-day excursion to the glamorous Cote d'Azur. We'll visit a perfume school where you'll have the chance to create your own fragrance. We'll then continue our journey to Nice, where you'll have the rest of the day to explore at your own pace.

We'll leave France behind and cross another European border, heading for Milan, the northern capital of Italy. Known as one of the world's four fashion capitals, Milan is also home to the fifth-largest cathedral in the world and the prestigious La Scala opera house.

We'll start the day with an early departure to the beautiful Lake Garda, where we'll enjoy a boat trip and a light lunch. We'll then continue to Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, before finally arriving in Venice, the city of canals.

After breakfast, we'll embark on a walking tour of Venice, visiting the famous Piazza San Marco. The afternoon is yours to explore further. Optionally, you can take a boat to Murano, known for its glass making, and Burano, famous for its lace work and brightly colored homes. In the evening, we'll enjoy a gondola ride to our farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

After a final breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred to the airport for your departure, marking the end of our unforgettable journey through Europe.