Make the most of a full free day to explore Barcelona today! To fully immerse yourself in this vibrant city, join the Highlights of Barcelona optional excursion. Visit many famous sights such as Antoni Gaudí’s La Sagrada Família and Palau Güell. Explore La Boqueria, Barcelona’s most famous market and taste authentic croquetas before visiting the Gothic Quarter. This is truly the best way to tick off multiple Barcelona highlights in one day! Tonight, find a cosy spot to enjoy a local meal or choose to join the Flamenco Show and Dinner optional excursion for a night filled with Spanish flavours and fun!

Leaving Barcelona behind, the tour continues to the port town of Sète in the South of France. Enjoy an orientation tour of this scenic city famous for its canals. Then, travel onwards to the Pont du Gard. This centuries-old aqueduct bridge was built by the Romans in the 1st century AD. Next up is Avignon, located in the beating heart of Provence. It was at the epicentre of Roman Catholic culture at one time. Embark on an orientation tour of the city which includes some of its most famous landmarks including the Notre-Dame des Doms, Palais des Papes and Pont d’Avignon. Tonight, join the optional dinner to sample traditional Provençal cuisine!

Get excited for a true highlight of trips to France – the French Riviera! Enjoy a scenic drive along the seaside with a stop at a dazzling coastal town along the way. Arrive in Nice later today and discover this charming city on an orientation tour. Then, head to the French village of Eze for a workshop at the Fragonard perfume factory! Later, travel to Monaco and see some top sights of this world-famous destination with your tour leader. Marvel at the Prince’s Palace, the Oceanography Museum, the Cathedral of Monaco, the Casino de Monte-Carlo and more. Finally, head back to Nice and settle in for the evening.

Heading inland once more, travel to nearby Italy and one of the world’s most famous landmarks, the Leaning Tower of Pisa! Be sure to have your cameras at the ready – this is a photo opportunity not to be missed. Florence is the next destination on the list. Enjoy an orientation tour of the city and learn about Florence’s intriguing history. See historical landmarks like the Ponte Vecchio and a replica of Michelangelo’s famous statue of David which stands in the Palazzo della Signoria. Enjoy some free time in Florence before heading to the hills of Tuscany for tonight’s accommodation. Tonight, why not sample authentic Tuscan cuisine with a delicious optional sit-down dinner?

The tour makes its way to Italy’s capital, Rome. Arrive in the afternoon and embark on a walking tour of the city with an expert local guide. Gain insight into the incredible history of this unique city, which reigned supreme as the focal point of the Roman Empire. Top Rome highlights today include the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Roman Forum and, of course, the Colosseum. Tonight, look forward to an included group dinner.

Today, look forward to a full free day to experience Rome’s ancient history, exquisite culture and delicious food at your own pace! You could even visit the Vatican City – the smallest country in the world! Inside the walls, visit the Sistine Chapel and see the famous frescoes painted by Michelangelo. Admire numerous other famous art masterpieces at the Vatican Museums and visit St. Peter’s Basilica. Alternatively, explore Rome at your own pace and marvel at the city’s many beautiful and ancient sites.

After 11 days of unforgettable travel moments and adventures, the tour ends in Rome today after breakfast with the group. Make sure you have exchanged contact details with your newly-made travel friends, and share your amazing tour memories with us online!