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Overview
Discover architectural wonders and savor culinary delights in Madrid, visit historic sites like the magnificent Mosque of Cordoba and the ancient Roman Theatre in Merida. Experience the charm of Ubeda and enjoy an olive oil tasting and light lunch. Continue to the enchanting city of Valencia, known for its fusion of modern and traditional architecture, before arriving in Barcelona, a vibrant city brimming with artistic and architectural marvels.
Continue to southern France where you'll explore the medieval fortress of Carcassonne and immerse yourself in the rich history of Avignon. In the Provence region, indulge in a delightful wine tasting experience. Immerse yourself in the world of perfumes with a visit to a school of perfume.
Finally, your journey concludes in the magical cities of Milan and Venice, where you'll be captivated by their unique charm, architectural wonders, and romantic canals.
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Landscapes of Spain, Southern France and Northern Italy Journeys
Day 1 Madrid Airport Madrid
A private transfer will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
At 19:00, meet with your Tour Director (TD) at the hotel´s Reception Desk for a welcome meeting. You will also meet your fellow travellers. Your TD will give you all the relevant details of the city and will inform you of the schedule for the following day.
The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight stay in Madrid at the Barcelo Torre Madrid Hotel.
Day 2 Madrid
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Set out for a morning city discovery tour and enjoy one the most exciting cities in the world, Madrid. See the highlights and live the passion this city has on its DNA.
Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Optionally, take an excursion to Toledo (extra cost).
In the early evening, join your fellow travellers for an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay in Madrid at the Barcelo Torre Madrid Hotel.
Day 3 Madrid Merida Seville
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Depart southwards to Merida, our first destination of the day. Mérida, the capital of Extremadura, in western Spain, was founded by the Romans in the 1st century BC. There are remains of the ancient city, such as the spectacular Roman Theater (entrance included). Enjoy some time at leisure.
Continue towards Seville, famous Andalusian capital, and the Spanish city of light. Optional evening experience at Setas de Sevilla (extra cost).
Overnight stay in Seville at the NH Collection Hotel.
Day 4 Seville
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Today you’ll explore romantic Seville on a city tour. Visit the city’s Jewish Quarter, with its labyrinth of narrow streets dating to the time of Moorish rule.
Afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the city of light. Optional tour to Jerez de la Frontera (extra cost).
Overnight stay in Seville at the NH Collection Hotel.
Day 5 Seville Cordoba Granada
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Depart to Cordoba, a landmark of enormous heritage from a splendorous past. You´ll visit its impressive Mosque, now a Christian Cathedral, and its narrow Arabian-style streets. Venture for Granada, driving through endless olive groves.
In the early evening, join your fellow travellers to experience the most authentic Gypsy Flamenco show in Spain, including dinner. An evening not to forget.
Overnight stay in Granada at the Occidental Granada Hotel.
Day 6 Granada
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Today´s highlight will be the visit to Alhambra Palace, most special Spanish World Heritage Site. The ornately decorated domes and archways are a testament to the brilliance of Moorish craftsmen. Located on a hilltop on the west bank of the River Darro, it also offers views across the entire city.
Rest of the day at leisure or optional tour for Albaicin Moorish experience (extra cost).
Overnight stay in Granada at the Occidental Granada Hotel.
Day 7 Granada Ubeda Valencia
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
We depart today towards Ubeda, UNESCO site and most likely, Spanish Olive Oil central. Enjoy a nice walk of this historical beautiful gem and taste their unique golden Extra Virgin Olive oil on a local taste, light lunch included.
Continue to Valencia famous for its the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, a complex featuring stunning modern architecture.
Overnight stay in Valencia at the AC Valencia Hotel.
Day 8 Valencia Barcelona
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Today you’ll explore Valencia´s old town and the exterior of the most avant-garde complex: Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. Continue your journey in the early afternoon towards Catalunya. Reach Barcelona, main Mediterranean Spanish city and home to world famous architect Gaudí, symbol of the Catalonian modernism.
Overnight stay in Barcelona at the Catalonia Barcelona Plaza.
Day 9 Barcelona
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Begin your day in Barcelona with a city discovery. See the Barcelona Pavilion, a study in minimalism built for the 1929 International Exposition. Then explore the Sagrada Familia (entrance not included), a still-unfinished cathedral designed by Catalan architect Antoní Gaudí.
The afternoon is free to explore the city at your own pace.
In the early evening, join your fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay in Barcelona at the Catalonia Barcelona Plaza.
Day 10 Barcelona Girona Carcassonne
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Depart towards Girona. Since much of the old quarter of this ancient city has been preserved and is a popular destination for tourists, and film productions have used it as a filming location (e.g., Game of Thrones). Enjoy time at leisure.
Continue crossing the border of France to Carcassonne and continue exploring this awesome city, otherwise add in an optional tour to Canal Du Midi.
Overnight stay in Carcassonne at the Sowell Les Chevaliers Hotel.
Day 11 Carcassonne
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
We start our day with a walking City tour of the Citadel, known as the Cité de Carcassonne, is a medieval fortress dating back to the Gallo-Roman period and restored in 1853. It was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1997 because of the exceptional preservation and restoration of the medieval citadel.
Rest of the afternoon is at leisure for you enjoy this stunning medieval Southern France town.
Overnight stay in Carcassonne at the Sowell Les Chevaliers Hotel.
Day 12 Carcassonne Nimes Avignon
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Depart to Nimes, the most Roman city outside Italy. Several famous monuments are in Nimes, such as the Arena of Nimes and the Maison Carrée. Because of this, Nimes is often referred to as the "French Rome".
We continue our roman day visiting the Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge built in the first century AD to carry water over 50 km. It was added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites in 1985 because of its exceptional preservation, historical importance, and architectural ingenuity.
Overnight stay in Avignon at the Najeti La Magnameraie Hotel.
Day 13 Avignon
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Today we discover the famous Provence capital, Avignon. Visit The Palais des Papes. It is one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. Once a fortress and palace, the papal residence was a seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century. UNESCO World Heritage Site, for its outstanding architecture and historical importance for the Papacy. We will admire the Pont d´Avignon.
Optional tour for a Rhone River cruise with lunch to Villeneuve les Avignon.
Overnight stay in Avignon at the Najeti La Magnameraie Hotel.
Day 14 Avignon Chateauneuf du Pape Cannes
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Our first activity will bring you to the charming town of Chateauneuf du Pape, well known for its wine. The total annual production is around 100,000 hectolitres (equivalent to 13 million bottles of 0.75 litre).
Continue with a unique visit and wine tasting with light lunch at one of the most beautiful cellars of Provence.
Overnight stay in Cannes at the Juliana Hotel.
Day 15 Cannes Nice Cannes
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Full day excursion to enjoy the glamorous Cote d´Azur. This region is the centre of the French perfume industry. This region produces over two-thirds of France's natural aromas (for perfume and for food flavorings).
Try to create your own fragrance in an amazing Perfume school. (You´ll keep your personal creation!)
We continue our trip to Nice.
Overnight stay in Cannes at the Juliana Hotel.
Day 16 Cannes Milan
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
We will cross another European border, bond for Milan, Italian Northern capital. Milan has been recognized as one of the world's four fashion capitals. City tour. Milan's Cathedral is the fifth-largest cathedral in the world and the most important example of Gothic architecture in Italy. The city hosts La Scala opera house, considered one of the world's most prestigious.
Overnight stay in Milan at the Starhotels Ritz.
Day 17 Milan Garda Lake Verona Venice
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Early departure to the beautiful lake of Garda. Take a stunning boat trip & light lunch at one of the most beautiful European corners. Continue to Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet. Time at leisure to visit the town.
Finally, we will arrive in Venice, the city of channels.
Overnight stay in Venice at the Cassanova Hotel.
Day 18 Venice
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Walking city tour. Piazza San Marco, often known in English as St Mark's Square, is the principal public square of Venice, A remark usually attributed (though without proof) to Napoleon calls the Piazza San Marco "the drawing room of Europe".
Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring this awesome city, otherwise add in an optional tour to Murano & Burano islands.
In the early evening, join your fellow travellers for an amazing Gondola ride to your Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay in Venice at the Casanova Hotel.
Day 19 Venice Airport Venice
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before a private transfer takes you to the airport.
Accommodation
AC Hotel by Marriott Valencia
Valencia
AC Hotel Valencia is in the northern part of the city near the Oceanográfic, the Museum of Arts and Sciences. It is a magnificent location to get to know in Valencia.The hotel rooms are redesigned for you to have an excellent experience with all the offered amenities. You can choose from 6 types of rooms according to your needs and preferences.This hotel offers the AC Lounge space, a recently renovated place, where it is possible to enjoy private areas to read, work and/or taste all kinds of dishes and drinks typical in Valencia.Our hotel in Valencia offers access to the Fitness Room, available to all guests. It has high-quality equipment for the best training. In addition, the AC Hotel Valencia has several rooms to hold meetings and events of all kinds, where the staff will take care of its organization.
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Madrid
The ideal accommodation to discover Madrid in the most comfortable way. This signature design hotel is located in the Plaza de España, a stone's throw from Gran Vía, a 10-minute walk from the Royal Palace of Madrid and a 15-minute walk from Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor.
It has 258 fully equipped rooms, perfectly combining modernity and sophistication. Designed to guarantee the highest quality standards , these rooms have everything necessary to satisfy the most demanding guests, whether traveling for business or pleasure.
It has first-class facilities typical of a 5-star hotel. Among them, a sophisticated bar on the ground floor, meeting rooms for holding all kinds of events, restaurants where you can savor exquisite dishes and a Wellness area with a gym for those who wish to keep fit.
Endowed with a singular and exclusive character, the spectacular building where the hotel resides represents a symbol for the city not only because of its magnificent location, but also because for several years it was considered the tallest concrete building in the world.
Hotel Casanova
Venice
Hotel Casanova is a four-star hotel located in the heart of Venice, Italy. It offers its guests a perfect blend of modern comfort and classic Venetian style. Thanks to its central location, guests have easy access to various iconic landmarks, including St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge. The hotel features elegantly designed rooms. For guests seeking relaxation, the hotel offers a panoramic terrace that provides stunning views of the city. The hotel provides a wide range of services, including concierge, luggage storage, and ticket assistance. The on-site restaurant serves a range of delicious Italian cuisine, while the bar offers a variety of beverages. Hotel Casanova is the perfect destination for travelers seeking a comfortable and memorable stay in Venice, Italy.
Hotel Catalonia Barcelona Plaza
Barcelona
The Catalonia Barcelona Plaza hotel is located in Barcelona next to Plaza España and the facilities of the Fira de Barcelona and Montjuïc. With 347 rooms, an ideal place to stay on a business trip or a few days off. The panoramic terrace has a swimming pool and a large chill-out area with bar service and offers incomparable views of Plaza España and the Magic Fountains of Montjuïc, as well as most of the rooms. The Catalonia Barcelona Plaza hotel has 3 restaurants, an aesthetic and beauty center with treatments and massages, 13 meeting rooms equipped with the latest technology, free Wi-Fi, parking in the same building and excellent connections with all public transport.
Sowell Les Chevaliers Hotel
Carcassonne
Due to its perfect location, the establishment offers rooms equipped with great comfort and most of them offering an unobstructed view of the ramparts.
Families wishing to stay at the hotel will have the option of opting for connecting rooms. You will be seduced by the medieval decoration of our establishment, which will surely offer you an extraordinary journey through time!
Najeti La Magnameraie Hotel
Avignon
On the banks of the Rhône, at the gates of the famous city of the Popes, the Hotel La Magnaneraie offers 32 rooms and suites. Located on the heights of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, our hotel invites you to take a quiet break while enjoying the tranquility.
A former country house, a place of feasts in the 16th century that became a magnanerie – breeding silkworms – then a wine estate in the 20th century before finding its vocation as a hotel in the 1970s, La Magnaneraie joined Najeti Hotels & Golfs Collection in 2000. Since then, the residence has been reborn to offer its guests an intimate, warm and refined setting, making the Provençal dolce vita a true art of living.
Hotel NH Collection Sevilla
Seville
Formerly known as NH Central Convenciones, hotel has a privileged position in Seville’s financial and business district. The historical area is a short walk away. And the public transport links are first-class so getting around the city couldn’t be easier.
Like the rest of the hotel, rooms are contemporary and comfortable, with deluxe touches including rain showers and pillow menus.
Occidental Granada
Granada
The Occidental Granada hotel (a member of the Barceló Hotel Group) is located in one of the best areas of the city, very close to Calle Recogidas, which connects the hotel with the center, and next to one of the stops of the new Granada metro. Both the Palace of Congresses and Exhibitions and the Science Park, one of Andalusia's cultural landmarks, are just a few steps away.
The Occidental Granada hotel is a place where you can feel the magic of Granada, enjoying both its privileged location and the services of a hotel that is a member of the Barceló Hotel Group.
Starhotels Ritz
Milan
Its chic, contemporary atmosphere and strategic position near the shopping district of Corso Buenos Aires and Porta Venezia make the Starhotels Ritz the ideal starting point to experience Milan's fascinating charm.
Each one of Starhotels Ritz’s 197 rooms and suites has been refurbished, blending contemporary furnishings with quality fabrics.
Juliana Hotel
Cannes
Space and Design are key words for the Juliana. You will appreciate the warm and airy entrance in the lines of Pierre Cardin, leading to the reception and lobby.
The glamourous hall provides a dedicated access to the differently abled, to ensure comfort and attention to every guest. The bar will serve until late, and our relaxing lounges will welcome you with the finest custom-made furniture and attentive service. The hotel is equipped with a large car park available to all residents and visitors. The rejuvenated Juliana Hotel Cannes' unique design will attract you with its iconic designs and art like David Bailey’s Original photographic artwork, with portraits of the most famous stars and celebrities of the 1960s and 70s including Brigitte Bardot,
