Landscape of Spain, Southern France and Northern Italy Journeys

A private transfer will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. 

At 19:00, meet with your Tour Director (TD) at the hotel´s Reception Desk for a welcome meeting. You will also meet your fellow travellers. Your TD will give you all the relevant details of the city and will inform you of the schedule for the following day.

The rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight stay in Madrid at the Casa de Las Artes Melia Collection.

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.

Set out for a morning city discovery tour and enjoy one the most exciting cities in the world, Madrid. See the highlights and live the passion this city has on its DNA.

Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Optionally, take an excursion to Toledo (bookable onsite only).

In the early evening, join your fellow travellers for an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight stay in Madrid at the Casa de Las Artes Melia Collection.

Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.

Depart southwards to Merida, our first destination of the day. Mérida, the capital of Extremadura, in western Spain, was founded by the Romans in the 1st century BC. There are remains of the ancient city, such as the spectacular Roman Theater (entrance included). Enjoy some time at leisure.

Continue towards Seville, famous Andalusian capital, and the Spanish city of light. Optional evening experience at Setas de Sevilla (bookable onsite only).

Overnight stay in Seville at the Melia Sevilla.

Breakfast

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.

Today you’ll explore romantic Seville on a city tour. Visit the city’s Jewish Quarter, with its labyrinth of narrow streets dating to the time of Moorish rule.

Afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the city of light. Optional tour to Jerez de la Frontera (bookable onsite only).

Overnight stay in Seville at the Melia Sevilla.

Breakfast

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.

Depart to Cordoba, a landmark of enormous heritage from a splendorous past. You´ll visit its impressive Mosque, now a Christian Cathedral, and its narrow Arabian-style streets. Venture for Granada, driving through endless olive groves.

In the early evening, join your fellow travellers to experience the most authentic Gypsy Flamenco show in Spain, including dinner. An evening not to forget.

Overnight stay in Granada at the Melia Granada.

Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.

Today´s highlight will be the visit to Alhambra Palace, most special Spanish World Heritage Site. The ornately decorated domes and archways are a testament to the brilliance of Moorish craftsmen. Located on a hilltop on the west bank of the River Darro, it also offers views across the entire city.

Rest of the day at leisure or optional tour for Albaicin Moorish experience (bookable onsite only).

Overnight stay in Granada at the Melia Granada.

Breakfast

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.

We depart today towards Ubeda, UNESCO site and most likely, Spanish Olive Oil central. Enjoy a nice walk of this historical beautiful gem and taste their unique golden Extra Virgin Olive oil on a local taste, light lunch included.

Continue to Valencia famous for its the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, a complex featuring stunning modern architecture.

Overnight stay in Valencia at the Melia Valencia.

Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.

Today you’ll explore Valencia´s old town and the exterior of the most avant-garde complex: Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. Continue your journey in the early afternoon towards Catalunya. Reach Barcelona, main Mediterranean Spanish city and home to world famous architect Gaudí, symbol of the Catalonian modernism.

Optionally, join us on a unique excursion as we explore the culinary heart of Valencia (bokkable onsite only).

Overnight stay in Barcelona at the Catalonia Diagonal Hotel.

Breakfast

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.

Begin your day in Barcelona with a city discovery. See the Barcelona Pavilion, a study in minimalism built for the 1929 International Exposition. Then explore the Sagrada Familia (entrance not included), a still-unfinished cathedral designed by Catalan architect Antoní Gaudí.

The afternoon is free to explore the city at your own pace.

In the early evening, join your fellow travelers for a Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight stay in Barcelona at the Catalonia Diagonal Hotel.

Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.

Depart towards Girona. Much of the old quarter of this ancient city has been preserved and is a popular destination for tourists, and film productions have used it as a filming location (e.g., Game of Thrones). Enjoy time at leisure.

Continue crossing the border to France to Carcassonne and continue exploring this awesome city, otherwise add in an optional tour to Canal Du Midi (bookable onsite only).

Overnight stay in Carcassonne at the Sowell Les Chevaliers Hotel.

Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.

We start our day with a walking City tour of the Citadel, known as the Cité de Carcassonne, is a medieval fortress dating back to the Gallo-Roman period and restored in 1853. It was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1997 because of the exceptional preservation and restoration of the medieval citadel.

Rest of the afternoon is at leisure for you enjoy this stunning medieval Southern France town.

Overnight stay in Carcassonne at the Sowell Les Chevaliers Hotel.

Breakfast

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.

Depart to Nimes, the most Roman city outside Italy. Several famous monuments are in Nimes, such as the Arena of Nimes and the Maison Carrée. Because of this, Nimes is often referred to as the "French Rome".

We continue our roman day visiting the Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge built in the first century AD to carry water over 50 km. It was added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites in 1985 because of its exceptional preservation, historical importance, and architectural ingenuity.

Overnight stay in Avignon at the Najeti La Magnameraie Hotel.

Breakfast

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.

Today, discover the famous Provence capital, Avignon. Visit The Palais des Papes. It is one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. Once a fortress and palace, the papal residence was a seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century. UNESCO World Heritage Site, for its outstanding architecture and historical importance for the Papacy. We will admire the Pont d´Avignon.

Optional tour for a Rhone River cruise with lunch to Villeneuve les Avignon (bookable on site only).

Overnight stay in Avignon at the Najeti La Magnameraie Hotel.

Breakfast

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.

Our first activity will bring you to the charming town of Chateauneuf du Pape, well known for its wine. The total annual production is around 100,000 hectolitres (equivalent to 13 million bottles of 0.75 litre).

Continue with a unique visit and wine tasting with light lunch at one of the most beautiful cellars of Provence.

Overnight stay in Cannes at the Juliana Hotel.

Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.

A full day excursion to enjoy the glamorous Cote d´Azur. This region is the centre of the French perfume industry. This region produces over two-thirds of France's natural aromas. Try to create your own fragrance in an amazing Perfume school. You´ll keep your personal creation!

Continue the journey to Nice to discover what the city has to offer. Afterwards, return to Cannes and the remaining of the evening is at leisure.

Overnight stay in Cannes at the Juliana Hotel.

Breakfast

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.

We will cross another European border, bond for Milan, Italian Northern capital. Milan has been recognized as one of the world's four fashion capitals. City tour. Milan's Cathedral is the fifth-largest cathedral in the world and the most important example of Gothic architecture in Italy. The city hosts La Scala opera house, considered one of the world's most prestigious.

Overnight stay in Milan at the Starhotels Ritz.

Breakfast

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.

Early departure to the beautiful Lake Garda. Take a stunning boat trip & light lunch at one of the most beautiful European corners. Return to Milan.

In the early evening, join your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight stay in Milan at the Starhotels Ritz.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before a private transfer takes you to the airport.

Breakfast