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Spain, France & Italy
14 Days with air, 13 day tour
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Madrid: Sightseeing
includes the Puerta del Sol,
Cervantes Monument and more.
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Toledo: Sightseeing
includes visits to the
Synagogue, Church of Santo Tomé
and a Toledo steel workshop.
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Barcelona: Sightseeing
includes Gaudi's 'Sagrada
Familia' and the Ramblas.
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Arles: Visit the
Cathedral of St. Trophime and
see the Roman Arena.
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Les Baux: Visit the most
mysterious village in France.
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Aix-en-Provence:
Orientation includes the Cours
Mirabeau.
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St. Tropez: Visit the
most fashionable resort on the
Riviera.
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Ste. Maxime: Visit this
stylish resort.
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Cannes: Drive along the
famous 'Croisette' and see the
Film Festival Centre.
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Nice: Orientation
includes the Promenade des
Anglais.
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Monaco: Visit the old
town and see the Grimaldi
Palace.
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Pisa: View the Leaning
Tower.
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Florence: Sightseeing
tour features Signoria Square,
the Duomo and visits the Santa
Croce Basilica.
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Rome: Sightseeing tour
includes views of the Forum,
Colosseum and the Circus Maximus
plus a visit to St. Peter's
Basilica in the Vatican.
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Scenic drives through the
gorges of Jalon River, the
vineyards of Catalonia, the
Pyrenees, along the
Mediterranean Coast, through the
Camargue, the Maures Range,
along the Côte d'Azur, the
French Riviera and the Chianti
and Umbrian Hills.
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Where Trafalgar considers that
our excellent audio system will
enhance the commentary made by
our local guides, making your
tour of a city clearer and more
entertaining, it will be
included.
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1 welcome drink with
your Tour Director in Madrid
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12
hot Buffet breakfasts
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2
three-course dinners in hotels
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2
local specialty restaurant
dinners in Barcelona and on the
French Riviera
17
meals in total (see day-by-day
itinerary)
First Class
Travel Highlights
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The services of one of
Trafalgar's top professional
multi-lingual Tour Directors.
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A
qualified local city guide in
Madrid, Toledo, Barcelona,
Florence and Rome.
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Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's
luxury air-conditioned
motorcoaches with reclining
seats and washroom.
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Spectacular cruise from St.
Tropez to Ste. Maxime.
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Madrid Airport Transfer will be
provided o on Day 2 and Rome
Fiumicino Airport Transfer will
be provided on Day 14
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You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms
with private facilities.
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All hotel service charges and
tips, baggage handling fees and
local taxes included.
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A
stylish travel bag and wallet
containing tour documents and
helpful information
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1- Depart USA
Overnight flight to Madrid.
Day 2 - Arrive Madrid (2 nights)
You are met at Madrid airport and
transferred to your hotel. After
check-in you have the chance to unwind
and relax. This evening, we enjoy a
Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and
fellow travelers. Hotel: Rafael Ventas
(2 nights)
Day 3 - Toledo excursion & Madrid
sightseeing
First we enjoy an included excursion to
Toledo, capital of Castile. Here
sightseeing with a local guide includes
a visit to the Synagogue, the Church of
Santo Tome and a steel workshop. Then we
return to Madrid where our guided tour
shows us the Plaza Espana, the Puerta
del Sol, the Cibeles Fountain and Gran
Via. Tonight why not enjoy a dinner of
roast suckling pig? (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4 - Madrid – Barcelona (2 nights)
Today our Tour Director will reveal a
special Hidden Treasure to us all! But
first we drive through the gorges of the
Jalon River and continue past Calatayud.
Then our journey takes us via Zaragoza
and vistas of the Montserrat on our
approach to Barcelona for two nights.
This evening, we enjoy dinner in a
typical restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast,
Highlight Dinner). Hotel: Duques de
Bergara (2 nights)
Day 5 - Barcelona sightseeing & at
leisure
Sightseeing with our local guide
includes a walking tour of the Gothic
Quarter with its impressive Cathedral.
We also see Gaudi's 'Sagrada Familia'
plus many of his other eccentric
masterpieces. Later, we'll view
Columbus' Monument and the Ramblas. Then
enjoy some free time. Why not take an
excursion to mystical Montserrat?
(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 6 - Barcelona – Arles – Les Baux
– Aix-en-Provence (2 nights)
First we drive to the French border and
the Camargue. From here we continue our
journey to Arles where we visit the
Cathedral of St. Trophime and admire the
Roman arena. Then we head to "Les Baux",
France's mysterious fortified, hilltop
ghost-town! Later, we drive through Van
Gogh's St. Remy en route to
Aix-en-Provence, for dinner and
overnight stay. (Buffet Breakfast /
Dinner)
Hotel: Mona Lisa Ste Victoire (2 nights)
Day 7 - Aix-en-Provence orientation &
at leisure
Morning orientation shows us the elegant
Cours Mirabeau with its cafés and 19th
century architecture. Then free time to
visit the colourful markets or to
explore. This afternoon why not take an
excursion to Marseilles? Or maybe visit
the nearby Luberon region. Your Tour
Director will advise you on the best
option according to the time of year.
(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 8 - Aix-en-Provence – St. Tropez
– Cannes (2 nights)
Today an early start as we drive along
the highway to the coast at St. Tropez,
where there's time to watch out for the
rich and famous before we cross the
Mediterranean Sea by boat to Ste. Maxime,
another elegant Riviera resort. Next a
scenic drive brings us to Cannes, where
we see the Film Festival Centre and the
Boulevard de la Croisette. This evening,
we enjoy a dinner of Provencal
specialities in a local restaurant.
(Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: Amarante (2 nights)
Day 9 - Cannes at leisure & Riviera
drive to Nice
This morning, we drive along the coast
through Antibes and Juan-les-Pins to
Nice where our orientation tour shows
the Promenade des Anglais and the Place
Massena. Time to shop in the boutiques
or to explore the old town before
returning to Cannes. The rest of your
day is at leisure. Later, why not take
an excursion to visit the medieval
hilltop village of St. Paul de Vence?
(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 10 - Cannes – Monaco – Pisa –
Montecatini (2 nights)
First we drive to the nearby
Principality of Monaco to see the Palace
of the Grimaldis and visit the Cathedral
where Princess Grace is buried. From
here we are soon at the border with
Italy at Ventimiglia and driving along
the Italian Riviera of the Flowers. We
continue past San Remo, Rapallo,
Portofino and the quarries of Carrara to
Pisa. Here we see its famous Leaning
Tower and Cathedral in the Square of
Miracles. There's time here to snap some
photos and enjoy a cappuccino before a
short drive brings us to the spa-resort
of Montecatini in the Tuscan hills for
two nights. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Croce di Malta (2 nights)
Day 11 - Florence Excursion
This morning it's a short drive to
Renaissance Florence, where we will
spend much of our day. On our arrival
enjoy a walking tour with a local guide
using our very effective audio system
bringing to life our visit to the Santa
Croce Basilica and viewing Piazza
Signoria, the Duomo and its Baptistry.
Then time is your own to spend in this
shoppers' paradise – which is also a
haven for lovers of art and
architecture. Later we return to
Montecatini for dinner and our overnight
stay. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 12 - Montecatini – Rome (2
nights)
Today we drive through the Chianti
wine-producing region of Tuscany and the
Umbrian Hills bringing us to Rome - the
'Eternal City'. Your evening is at
leisure. Perhaps discover this city's
culinary delights at a local trattoria.
(Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Aran Mantegna (2 nights)
Day 13 - Rome sightseeing & at
leisure
Our sightseeing tour with the audio
system includes a visit to St Peters in
the Vatican, and views of the Forum,
Colosseum and Circus Maximus. Tonight we
enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with
our Tour Director and travelling
companions. (Buffet Breakfast, Farewell
Dinner)
Day 14 - Rome - USA
'Buon viaggio' this morning to new-found
friends as we transfer you to the
airport for your return flight to
America. (Buffet Breakfast)
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Taxes, security fees and
fuel surcharges are not included.
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The displayed prices are
based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price
is available on request.
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