Day 1: Jet off to the trip of a lifetime awaiting you in Europe! Jet off to the trip of a lifetime awaiting you in Europe! 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.
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.
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).
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).
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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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.
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.
This morning we say "arrivederci" to Italy. Winding along the beautiful coastline we reach France and the Riviera playground of the Côte d'Azur.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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!
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!
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.
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.
Day 14: Time to swap addresses and say farewell to your new-found friends as your tour ends after breakfast.
Time to swap addresses and say farewell to your new-found friends as your tour ends after breakfast.
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