Mediterranean Highlights (Winter Start Rome)

Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City

European Winter Brochure (2009/2010) map

Map & Sightseeing List

Header-timeout 14 days Superior

Total Price From* $123 per day: $1725 per person

*Based on twin share.

Meals: 12 6
Transportation: Coach
Accommodation: Hotel

Daily Itinerary Mediterranean Highlights (Winter Start Rome)

Depart for Europe Day 1

Jet off to the trip of a lifetime awaiting you in Europe!
Arrive Rome Day 2
Make your own way to the hotel, then the day is free to explore at leisure. This evening meet your Tour Manager and enjoy an evening sightseeing tour.
- Hotel
Rome Day 3
Ancient and modern Rome await your discovery. Why not take a guided tour of the Imperial Forum and walk in the footsteps of Gladiators? In your free time explore the Vatican City and Sistine Chapel, snap up Italian fashions or just watch the world go by with a gelato (or two).
- Hotel
- Breakfast
Rome to Florence Day 4
We head north through the hills of Tuscany. En-route we stop in the Chianti region – famous for it’s wine and olive oil. From here it’s on to the beautiful Renaissance city of Florence.
- Hotel
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Florence Day 5
The day includes a walking tour of the Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and Santa Croce, and a chance to shop for leather, gold and silver. In your free time maybe visit one of the city’s many museums or galleries and this evening enjoy the colorful Florentine nightlife.
- Hotel
- Breakfast
Florence to La Spezia Day 6
Free time in Pisa, home of the famous Leaning Tower, then enter the unspoilt Cinque Terre Region. We stop at Portovenere before continuing on to the picturesque villages of Riomaggiore and Monterosso. Tonight we stay in La Spezia.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
La Spezia to French Riviera Day 7
This morning we say “arrivederci” to Italy. Winding along the beautiful coastline we reach France and the Riviera playground of the Côte d’Azur.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
French Riviera Day 8
Rub shoulders with the jet-set on the promenade at Nice and enjoy your chance to relax or shop for French fashion. Tonight we visit Monaco! Why not join us for an elegant meal, view the Royal Palace and take the opportunity to try your luck at the casinos of Monte Carlo?
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- Breakfast
French Riviera to Avignon Day 9
A visit to a French perfumery before continuing to Aix-en-Provence, home of Paul Cezanne, for lunch. This afternoon time to explore Avignon, City of the Popes.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Avignon to Barcelona Day 10
We leave France and head to Catalonia’s most famous city, Barcelona. Our drive takes us along the Mediterranean coast and past the Pyrénées mountain ranges.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Barcelona Day 11
Our included sightseeing tour is a great introduction to this celebrated city. See Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia Cathedral, the 1992 Olympic Complex and the Gothic district. A chance to experience Barcelona’s famed shopping street La Rambla and discover some of Spain’s specialties. Tonight why not experience the passion of Flamenco dancing?
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- Breakfast
Barcelona to Madrid Day 12
We travel west to Zaragoza. See the impressive Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar. A chance to lunch in this city of four cultures. Then it’s on to Madrid!
- Hotel
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Madrid Day 13
Our morning sightseeing includes a guided tour of the Royal Palace. The rest of the day is free for you to discover this amazing city. Perhaps see the Bullring or visit the famous Prado Museum. Tonight a chance to try fabulous traditional Spanish cuisine.
- Hotel
- Breakfast
Depart Madrid Day 14
Time to swap addresses and say farewell to your new-found friends as your tour ends after breakfast.
- Breakfast