Settle into the passionate embrace of fiery Madrid, your launch pad to an epic journey through Spain, France and Italy, filled with unforgettable flavors and soul-stirring encounters. This evening, join your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and orientation drive past some of Madrid's most iconic sites.
Hotel: Rafael Atocha
Join aLocal Specialist this morning for a sightseeing tour of the Spanish capital, during which you'll see the Royal Palace, the former residence of the Spanish royal family and the Cibeles Fountain. Enjoy an afternoon on your own exploring the world's best collection of Spanish art at the Prado Museum and shopping on Gran Via, or consider joining an Optional Experience to the imperial city of Toledo.
Hotel: Rafael Atocha
Leave Europe's highest capital behind, bound for the Costa Dorada and the sun-kissed shores of Barcelona. We venture to the pretty banks of the Ebro River and to mystical Zaragoza, whose centuries of heritage have been shaped by the Romans, Moors and Christians. Continue to Barcelona and enjoy some time to recharge siesta style. Later, dive into the indelible sights, sounds and flavors of this enchanting city on your free evening.
Hotel: Hotel Barcelona Condal Mar, Affiliated By Melia
Join your Local Specialist this morning for a sightseeing tour, soaking up the Mediterranean atmosphere of Catalunia's capital city. See the monument to Christopher Columbus and vibrant Las Ramblas, before stopping outside Antonio Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia to admire its unique architecture. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure indulging in the fantasy world of Gaudi or strolling through the hidden lanes and peaceful squares in the city's Gothic Quarter. You could consider joining an Optional Experience to the mountain-top monastery of Montserrat, home to the mystical Black Madonna, the patron saint of Catalonia.
Hotel: Hotel Barcelona Condal Mar, Affiliated By Melia
Journey via the foothills of the Pyrenees into France. Stop in Arles, where Vincent Van Gogh found inspiration for so many of his paintings, before a visit to the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard Aqueduct. Later this afternoon, arrive in the Provencal city of Avignon, where you can view the Gothic Papal Palace and the bridge made famous in the song 'Sur le Pont d'Avignon'.
Hotel: Mercure Avignon Gare TGV
Your journey today takes you through the fields of Provence, immortalized in the works of Van Gogh & Cezanne. Dive Into Culture in the Provencal town of Aix-en-Provence, founded by the Romans over natural hot springs. Here you can shop for local produce such as wine, olive oil, herbes de Provence and saffron. Later, you'll visit the tiny Principality of Monaco and see the cathedral where Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly were married. This evening, the glitz and glamour beckon as you join your new friends for a memorable dinner in this playground of the rich and famous.
Hotel: Novotel Nice Center Vieux
Today, kick back and enjoy a well-deserved morning at leisure on the glorious French Riviera. Soak up the holiday atmosphere at the beach, or perhaps join an Optional Experience to hilltop Saint-Paul-de-Vence, one of the oldest towns on the French Riviera.
Hotel: Novotel Nice Center Vieux
Cross the border into Italy and join a Local Specialist for a visit of the dramatic UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre, a series of centuries-old seaside villages which cling impossibly to rugged cliffs that plunge into the Ligurian Sea. Admire the expanse of pastel pink, yellow and orange facades that jostle for sea views. Continue to Pisa where you can relax over dinner at your hotel.
Hotel: NH Pisa
View Pisa's Square of Miracles, where we'll see the famous Leaning Tower. Next, your introduction to Tuscany is a Be My Guest experience where you'll Connect With Locals over traditional lunch fare and the warm hospitality for which the region is renowned. Continue to the birthplace of the Renaissance and savor dinner served at your hotel while you reflect on the day's events.
Hotel: Grand Mediterraneo
Join your Local Specialist this morning for a sightseeing tour of magical Florence. View the multi-colored Duomo and the almost 700-year-old Ponte Vecchio. Then, walk through what was once the political hub of the city, the Piazza della Signoria, a veritable open-air treasure trove featuring wonderful sculptures andpalazzi. Spend the rest of the day on your own exploration of Florence's iconic and unexpected sights.
Hotel: Grand Mediterraneo
2025 marks a Jubilee Year, a momentous Roman Catholic event celebrated every 25 years, turning Rome into a center of celebration. As festivities unfold, itineraries may be adjusted to ensure you make the most of your time as you visit the Eternal City. Journey through the rolling hills of Tuscany and Umbria, past the hilltop villages of Orvieto and Orte, before arriving in Rome, the 'Eternal City' - our home for the next two nights.
Hotel: Precise House Mantegna
This morning, visit the Vatican City and visit the imposing St. Peter's Basilica, where Michelangelo's sorrowful Pieta has been admired by millions. Venture into Ancient Rome with a Local Specialist and explore the remnants of Roman rule, enjoying views of the Colosseum and Circus Maximus. On your final afternoon, enjoy some free time to indulge in la dolce vita. Join your fellow travelers and Travel Director for an unforgettable dinner.
Hotel: Precise House Mantegna
For now it's a fond farewell to Rome and your newfound friends as your holiday through Spain, France and Italy comes to an end.
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