Day : 1
Arrive Madrid (2 Nights)
Number of Days : 1
Welcome to the Spanish capital, Madrid. Relax or take a stroll along tree-lined boulevards before meeting up with your fellow travellers and Travel Director. Enjoy an evening drive to take in some of the city's sights followed by a Welcome Reception.Welcome Reception
Day : 2
Madrid Sightseeing
Number of Days : 1
This morning join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of Madrid where you see the Royal Palace, Puerto del Sol and the Cervantes Monument. This afternoon enjoy free time to explore the city. Visit world-famous museums or enjoy watching the world go by in the impressive Plaza Mayor. You might consider oining an Optional Experience to nearby Toledo.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 3
Madrid – Zaragoza
Number of Days : 1
Travel to the city of Zaragoza on the banks of the River Ebro. Over time this city has been influenced by the Romans, the Moors and Christians and this can be seen in the mix of buildings throughout the city. View the Basilica del Pilar dedicated to the Virgin Mary and enjoy free time to explore at leisure.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day : 4
Zaragoza – Barcelona Sightseeing (2 Nights)
Number of Days : 1
Travel into the province of Catalonia past dramatic scenery. Enjoy a traditional Be My Guest lunch with typical Catalan cuisine at a family run winery before arriving in Barcelona which is nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. Stop for views of the city from Montjuïc with your Local Specialist on an included panoramic city sightseeing tour of Barcelona. See the major sights including the Christopher Columbus monument and Las Ramblas. Stop to take photos of Anotoni Gaudi's Masterpiece the Sagrada Familia, before checking in to your hotel.Buffet Breakfast, Be My Guest Dining
Day : 5
Barcelona
Number of Days : 1
Enjoy a full free day in this exciting and cosmopolitan city. Visit one of the local museums or perhaps join an Optional Experience to visit the monastery of Montserrat where you will see the mystical Black Madonna.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 6
Barcelona – Pont du Gard – Avignon
Number of Days : 1
Travel via the foothills of the Pyrenees and cross into France. Visit the UNESCO listed Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct dating back to the 1st century that spans the River Gardon. Later arrive in the city of Avignon. View the Papal Palace and the bridge made famous in the song 'sur le pont d'Avignon'. Dine tonight at your hotel.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day : 7
Avignon – French Riviera (2 Nights)
Number of Days : 1
Travel through Provence, an area that inspired great artists such as van Gogh and Cézanne. Later arrive in the scenic coastal town of Juan Les Pins.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 8
French Riviera
Number of Days : 1
Enjoy a free day to explore the French Riviera. Enjoy the beaches of Juan Les Pins or stroll to nearby Antibes. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to the nearby hilltop town of St. Paul de Vence, one of the oldest medieval towns in the French Riviera, long considered a popular destination for the rich and famous. The experience includes dinner at a traditional restaurant that serves authentic Provençal cuisine.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 9
French Riviera – Monaco - Pisa – Florence (2 Nights)
Number of Days : 1
Arrive in the Principality of Monaco. View the palace which is the official residence of the Grimaldi family and the beautiful cathedral where Prince Rainier married Grace Kelly. Then cross the border into Italy and pass the port city of Genoa. View the UNESCO World Heritage listed Leaning Tower and the marble cathedral when you visit the town of Pisa. Later arrive in the Renaissance city of Florence which spans the River Arno and has a rich artistic background. Dine tonight at your hotel.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day : 10
Florence Sightseeing
Number of Days : 1
Explore this wonderful city with your Local Specialist. View the multi-coloured Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio. Visit Piazza della Signoria featuring wonderful sculptures and palazzi. In your free time why not explore the city further or enjoy some shopping?Buffet Breakfast
Day : 11
Florence – Rome (2 Nights)
Number of Days : 1
Travel south through the rolling hills of Tuscany and Umbria and past the hilltop villages of Orvieto and Orte before arriving in Rome.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 12
Rome Sightseeing
Number of Days : 1
Visit St. Peter's Basilica and see the Pietà before continuing your city tour to view the Colosseum and ancient Roman sites with your Local Specialist. During your free time why not visit the impressive Vatican Museum where you will be able to see the colourful ceiling of the Sistine Chapel? Tonight join your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner.Buffet Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day : 13
Depart Rome
Number of Days : 1
Say 'Arrivederci Roma' at the end of your memorable holiday through Spain, France and Italy. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.Buffet Breakfast