Mediterranean Coastal Journey Spain, France & Italy - 2024

16 days
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$5,699
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Trip last updated: 12/3/2024
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
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Overview

Highlights

    • Dine on traditional Catalan specialties in a 17th-century farmhouse transformed into a local restaurant.
    • Visit an ancient abbey turned winery for a tour of the cellars and a taste of their wine.
    • Discover the flavors of the Italian at a local restaurant renowned for its cheese-filled focaccia and home-made pesto sauce.
    • Take in the Spanish coastline during a walk between the villages of Calella de Palafrugell and Llafranc.
    • Impact Moment: dine at a restaurant solidale (solidarity restaurant) in Marseille that uses its profits to give meals to the poor.
    • Set out through the rolling hills and olive groves of Tuscany in the company of a truffle hunter and his truffle-sniffing dogs.
    • Visit Antoni Gaudi’s final masterpiece, the awe-inspiring La Sagrada Familia.
    • Discover the historic, charming streets of Aix-en-Provence.
    • Explore the colorful cliffside villages of the Cinque Terre by local train.

What's this trip about?

    Venture along the glittering Mediterranean coast on an immersive journey connecting the Spanish, French and Italian Rivieras.
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range65+, 50 - 64, 36 - 49
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityBarcelona
End CityTuscan Countryside

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Day 1 Overnight Flight

You’re on your way to the Mediterranean coast for a journey connecting the Spanish, French and Italian Rivieras. From chameleonic Barcelona to sun-kissed Nice; from glamorous Monaco to the rolling hills of the Chianti countryside, embark on a coastal journey combining rich scenery, art, culture, food, and wine.

Day 2 Barcelona, Spain

Welcome to the Mediterranean coast. Begin your journey in the spirited city of Barcelona, famed for its exceptional architecture and vibrant culinary scene. Settle in for a 3-night stay in this cosmopolitan city. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers over a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 3 Barcelona

This morning, explore the ever-changing Catalonian capital as it was meant to be explored – on foot. Ramble along the bustling La Rambla boulevard, famous for its street artists and performers. Wander along the Gothic Quarter’s labyrinthine streets and delve into one ...

Day 4 Barcelona

Gain a different perspective on Barcelona during a panoramic tour showcasing the expansive Plaça de Catalunya, the Columbus Monument, and Antoni Gaudí’s Batllo House and Casa Mila building (UNESCO). Then, it’s your choice! Visit Catalunya’s National Museum of Art in c...

Day 5 Barcelona - Girona - Costa Brava

Set out for Girona, a medieval town known for its atmospheric Old Quarter. Explore the Barri Vell in company of a local guide and enjoy some free time to stroll along its riverbanks. Admire Girona’s colorful houses before heading to the Catalonian coast for a 2-night ...

Day 6 Costa Brava - Figueres - Besalú

Take in the Spanish coastline during a coastal walk between the charming villages of Calella de Palafrugell and Llafranc. Then, travel to nearby Figueres, where the surreal outside architecture of the Dalí Theatre-Museum matches the artist’s legendary works inside. Af...

Day 7 Costa Brava - Winery Visit - Marseille, France

Bid adiós to Spain this morning as you cross into France during a full-day transfer. Along the way, pause at the Abbey of Fontfroide founded almost 10 centuries ago. Explore its tumultuous history during a guided visit that concludes with lunch and a taste of its loca...

Day 8 Marseille

Founded over 26 centuries ago, Marseille is France’s oldest city. In the company of an expert guide, explore Le Panier district, the city’s eminently walkable old town. Narrow lanes lined with flowers and street-art embellished facades suddenly open onto the blue wate...

Day 9 Marseille - Aix-en-Provence - Nice, French Riviera

Let the colors and light of southern France captivate you as you explore Aix-en-Provence. Perhaps you’ll visit the atelier (artist studio) of Paul Cézanne, frozen in time since the painter’s death in 1906. Or acquaint yourself with the Provençale lifestyle browsing th...

Day 10 Nice

The day is yours to explore Nice. Perhaps you’ll stroll along the lively seafront Promenade des Anglais before finding your favorite café and soaking in the local life. Or join an optional tour to historic St. Paul de Vence. After exploring this charming walled mediev...

Day 11 Nice - Monaco - Monte Carlo - Genoa, Italy

Bid au revoir to France this morning as you head to Monaco, the second smallest country in the world. On a walking tour, view the changing of the guards and visit the Cathedral of Monaco – the permanent resting place of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. Explore t...

Day 12 Genoa - Portofino - Genoa

Taste your way across Genoa’s old town during a walking tour of this ancient Maritime Republic, once so affluent that it rivalled Venice. Pause for a taste of the Italian Riviera at a local restaurant renowned for its cheese-filled focaccia and home-made pesto sauce. ...

Day 13 Genoa - Cinque Terre - Genoa

Spend the day exploring the colorful cliff-side villages of Cinque Terre.***** Take in the picturesque, rugged coastline dotted with terraced vineyards as you travel by rail. Make your way through this seemingly inaccessible string of fishing villages, nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea.

Day 14 Genoa - Florence - Tuscan Countryside

A morning-long transfer takes you to Florence, the ‘Cradle of the Renaissance’. Home to Italy's best art and architecture, Florence is a work of art all on its own. Marvel at Ghiberti’s ‘Gates of Paradise’ and Brunelleschi’s imposing dome at the Santa Maria del Fiore ...

Day 15 Tuscan Countryside - Truffle Hunting - San Gimignano

Let a memorable epicurean adventure commence with a truffle hunt,******* led by a local expert and trained, truffle-sniffing dogs. Set out on foot through rolling hills and silvery olive groves in search of the elusive tuber-shaped fungi before sampling the results fo...

Day 16 Tuscan Countryside - Tour Ends

Say arrivederci to Italy as your journey along the Mediterranean coast comes to an end today.

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Group size:

Small Group - 24 max

Trip Excludes:

  • The land price does not include air travel, airline fees, airport or departure taxes, transfers, visas, customary end-of-trip gratuities for your Tour Manager, driver, local guides, hotel housekeepers, cruise ship waitstaff, and any incidental charges.

Meals included:

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