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Mediterranean Highlights (Bus Tour)

Summary:

Ease into the local love of life and good food. Sun-kissed days and sizzling nights guide you along this Mediterranean trip through coastal Spain, France and Italy. Enjoy lunch with sisters Sandra and Antonella on their Tuscan agriturismo near Vinci.

Duration
13 Days
Countries
5
Next Departure
03-May-2025
Starting at
USD 4,425.00
Price per day
USD 340.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

  • Overview
  • Dates and Details
  • Map, Destinations
  • Trafalgar
 
Operator
Trafalgar Tours
Tour
Mediterranean Highlights
Travel Style
Bus Tour
Categories
tour category: Expert Guide

Summary

Ease into the local love of life and good food. Sun-kissed days and sizzling nights guide you along this Mediterranean trip through coastal Spain, France and Italy. Enjoy lunch with sisters Sandra and Antonella on their Tuscan agriturismo near Vinci.

Map: Mediterranean Highlights (Trafalgar)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Welcome To Madrid
Day 2
Discover Fiery Madrid
Day 3
Journey To Gaudí's Barcelona
Day 4
Explore Vibrant Barcelona
Day 5
Pass The Pyrenees To Arles And Avignon
Day 6
Venture Through Pretty Provence To Nice Dive Into ...
Day 7
A Day To Enjoy The Riviera
Day 8
Onwards To Colourful Cinque Terre And Pisa
Day 9
Off To Renaissance Florence Connect With Locals
Day 10
Uncover Florence’S Treasures
Day 11
All Roads Lead To Rome
Day 12
Discover Ancient Rome And The Vatican City
Day 13
Arrivederci Italy

Countries (5): France, Italy, Monaco, Spain, Vatican City

Travel Cities (14): Aix-En-Provence, Arles, Avignon, Barcelona, Cinque Terre, Florence, Madrid, Monaco-Ville, Nice, Pisa, Rome, Toledo, Vatican City, Zaragoza

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 12 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)

Be My Guest

  • Florence: Meet Sandra and Antonella on their historic family farm for an exclusive Be My Guest lunch at the Agriturismo Borgo Vigna Vecchia in the Tuscan hills.

Dive into Culture

  • Aix-en-Provence: Explore the Provencal town of Aix-en-Provence which contains produce and treasures from local regions.

Iconic Experience

  • Madrid: Drive through central Madrid and see some of the city's famous features during an orientation with your Travel Director.
  • Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Specialist. Visit the Old Town, travelling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the Cibeles fountain, Cervantes Monument and Royal Palace.
  • Zaragoza: See the impressive historic landmarks of this thriving Spanish metropolis.
  • Barcelona: With your Local Specialist, see Las Ramblas and the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to take in some of the city's finest Modernist architecture. Journey past the beautiful façades of the Eixample district to see the exterior of Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerizing Sagrada Família
  • Arles: Hear more about the city that is famed for being the inspiration behind the Van Gogh paintings during a city orientation.
  • Avignon: View the Pont d'Avignon and walk the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town to the Palais des Papes.
  • Pont du Gard: See the ancient Roman bridges of Pont du Gard that cross the Gardon River.
  • Monaco City: See the cathedral where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace were married.
  • Cinque Terre: Led by your Local Specialist, visit this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site, tucked away on the mountainous Italian Riviera coastline. Admire the charming fishing villages and perhaps snap some memorable pictures.
  • Pisa: During an orientation, your Travel Director will show you the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
  • Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the Multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.
  • Tuscany: View the stunning landscape of Tuscany on your drive today.
  • In the Vatican City visit St. Peter's Basilica with a Local Specialist. Witness the early genius of Michelangelo as you take in the Pietà.

Must-see Highlights

  • Explore Madrid, Barcelona, Cinque Terre, Florence and Rome
  • Discover Arles, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Monaco and Pisa
  • Visit Pont du Gard in Avignon, the French Riviera, Piazza della Signoria in Florence and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome
  • View La Sagrada Família in Barcelona, the Papal Palace in Avignon, the Palace and Cathedral in Monaco, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio in Florence and the Colosseum in Rome
  • See Madrid's Royal Palace and Cibeles Fountain, Las Ramblas in Barcelona and the towns of Orvieto and Orte

Included in Price

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Travel Package

 

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Madrid

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Rome

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