Mediterranean Winter Tour for 18
- 35 Year Old Professionals and College Students
Overview
Beginning in Madrid, the capital of
Spain, your Mediterranean adventure takes you to all the hotspots along
the Mediterranean coast and makes sure you experience the best of each
city. Flamenco dance in Barcelona, rub shoulders with the rich and famous
on the French Riviera, enjoy the delights of Tuscany and walk in the
footsteps of Roman Emperors in Rome. Don't forget your stay in the City of
Popes, Avignon and the obligatory photo of you and the Leaning Tower of
Pisa. You'll be amazed at how much you'll see in just under two
weeks!
Itinerary
Day
1 Depart for
Europe
Your exciting European trip begins.
Day 2Arrive
Madrid
After checking in to your
hotel, the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the Spanish capital.
This evening meet your Tour Manager and fellow travellers at 6pm in the
hotel. (D)
Day 3Madrid
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 Musuem. Tonight a chance to try fabulous traditional
Spanish cuisine. (B)
Day 4Madrid to
Barcelona
The first stop today is
Zaragoza. See the impressive Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar. A
chance for lunch in this city of four cultures. We travel east arriving
in Catalonia's most famous city, Barcelona. (B,D)
Day 5Barcelona
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? (B)
Day 6Barcelona to
Avignon
We say goodbye to Spain
today as we head for France. Travelling through Provence to arrive at our
overnight stop, Avignon, City of the Popes. (B,D)
Day 7Avignon to French
Riviera
This morning we continue to
Aix-en-Provence, home of Paul Cezanne, for lunch. We visit a French
Perfumery in Grasse before continuing to our hotel in Nice. Tonight we
visit magnificent Monaco to see the Royal Palace and a Monte Carlo
Casino. (B)
Day 8French
Riviera
Today rub shoulders with the
rich and famous on the Nice promenade or shop for French fashion - the
choice is yours! (B,D)
Day 9French Riviera to
Pisa
Past Genoa, the birthplace
of Christopher Columbus, before entering the unspoilt Cinque Terre Region
to visit the various villages along this stunning coast. Then on to Pisa
to enjoy the nightlife. (B,D)
Day 10Pisa to
Florence
Free time this morning in
Pisa, then through Tuscany to the Renaissance city of Florence. A chance
to learn about Florentine leathercraft and shop for silver and gold.
(B,D)
Day 11Florence
The day includes a walking
tour of the Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and Santa Croce. In your
free time maybe visit one of the city's many museums or galleries and
this evening enjoy the colourful Florentine nightlife. (B)
Day 12Florence to
Rome
This morning we head to San
Gimignano for free time, then we leave Tuscany behind and make our way to
Italy's capital, Rome. This evening enjoy your first taste of this
amazing city on our sightseeing tour. (B)
Day 13Rome
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). (B)
Day 14Depart
Rome
Time to swap addresses and
email details and say 'Arrivederci Roma' as the tour ends after
breakfast. (B)
Dates & Prices
| Available Definite Departure |
02 Dec
2011 |
15 Dec 2011 |
$1829 |
| Available Definite Departure |
07 Jan
2012 |
20 Jan 2012 |
$1879 |
| Available Definite Departure |
02 Mar
2012 |
15 Mar 2012 |
$1775 |
*prices are not guaranteed until time of booking
Important Trip Details
- Tour starts in Madrid and ends in
Rome
- Single supplement available
- Triple share reduction: 5% off tour price
- Winter itinerary changes slightly: We will use the train rather than
the boat in Cinque Terre
- All tour prices are land only. Air is available on request
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Only
a
$200 deposit
required to
book.
Full
payment not due until 45
days prior to
departure. (So
if paying within 45 days
please pay full
amount).
You are booking a shared room
if you would like a single room
please call 877
848-7477.
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Best Single
Travel
877 848-7477
18to35@bestsingletravel.com
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Highlights
All these highlights
along with city sightseeing are included in your tour
price!
Included
- Madrid: Tour of the Royal
Palace with a local guide (Tour of the Royal Palace may be substitutued
with a tour of the Prado if the Palace is closed for an official state
function)
- Zaragoza: See the
monumental cathedral
- Barcelona: See Gaudi's Art
Nouveau Cathedral & the 1992 Olympic Games complex; Walk through the
Gothic Quarter and La Rambla
- Avignon: See the Papal
Palace
- Aix-en-Provence: See the
Cours Mirabelle
- French Riviera: Visit a
French Perfumery; Scenic Drive along the Riviera coast; Visit Monaco &
see the Royal Palace; Visit a Monte Carlo casino
- Cinque Terre: Visit
Monterosso, Portovenere and La Spezia; Train along the scenic
coast
- Pisa: See the Leaning
Tower
- Florence: Walking tour
with a local guide; See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell
Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria; Florentine leather craft
demonstration
- San Gimignano: Visit the
medieval town
- Rome: See Piazza Venezia,
Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman
Forum
- Vatican City: See St.
Peter's Basilica
Accommodations
- 12 nights in superior tourist
class hotels
- Accommodation based on your
choice of twin or triple-share with private facilities
- 12 Continental breakfasts (B)
and 6 three-course dinners (D) – as per itinerary
- Hotel tips, local taxes and
service charges
- Experienced, professional Tour
Manager and Driver
- Modern air-conditioned coach
with reclining seats
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