DAY 1 Arrive Madrid (2)

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.

DAY 2 Madrid sightseeing & at leisure

Today's morning sightseeing tour takes us to the Cibeles fountain, Puerta del Sol,  Gran Via and the Cervantes Monument on the Plaza Espana. Then we drive  to Toledo, ancient capital of Castile, where sightseeing visits the  Synagogue and the Church of Santo Tome. We also will witnesses the Art of  Damascene in a Toledo steel workshop before we return to Madrid mid-afternoon  in time to do some shopping! Tonight, why not enjoy a dinner of roast suckling pig? (BB)

DAY 3 Madrid - Barcelona (2)

This morning, 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. (BB) (HD)

DAY 4 Barcelona sightseeing & at leisure

Sightseeing with our local guide takes us to 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? (BB)

DAY 5 Barcelona - Arles - Les Baux - Aix-en-Provence (2)

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. (BB D)

DAY 6 Aix-en-Provence orientation & at leisure

Morning orientation shows us the elegant Cours Mirabeau with its cafes  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. (BB D)

DAY 7 Aix-en-Provence - St. Tropez - Cannes (2)

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. (BB) (HD)

DAY 8 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? (BB)

DAY 9 Cannes - Monaco - Pisa - Montecatini (2)

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. (BB)

DAY 10 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 guided 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. (BB D)

DAY 11 Montecatini - Rome (2)

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. (BB)

DAY 12 Rome sightseeing & at leisure

After breakfast today's guided sightseeing tour, with an audio system, includes a visit  to St. Peter's in the Vatican and a stop at the Forum to admire the Colosseum.  Finally we stop at the Circus Maximus where 'Ben Hur' style chariot races were regular events! At leisure why not visit the ancient Catacombs or the Spanish Steps? (BB)

DAY 13 Depart Rome

'Buon viaggio' this morning to new-found friends as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight home. (BB)

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