Overview
Embark on a 23-day journey from Madrid to Rome, a tapestry of culture, history, and flavors.
Start in Madrid with an authentic Tapas Dinner, savoring local delights. Immerse yourself in history at the Roman Theater of Mérida.In Seville, experience the allure of the Alhambra in Granada and indulge in an olive oil tasting in Úbeda. Continue to vibrant Valencia.Barcelona awaits with Gaudí's masterpieces and Catalonian modernism.
Fly to Venice for an Italian immersion along its enchanting canals and captivating architecture. Explore Bologna and Florence, bastions of the Renaissance. Wander the medieval streets of Assisi, a UNESCO site. Unveil Michelangelo's masterpieces at the Sistine Chapel and marvel at Pompeii's ruins. Embrace the Amalfi Coast's beauty. Return to Rome for a Pizzeria cooking master class and an unforgettable dinner.
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Itinerary
Intro Map
Spain and Italy in Style Journeys
Day 1 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 Barcelo Torre Madrid.
Day 2 Madrid
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Set out for a morning city discovery tour and enjoy one of the most exciting cities in the world, Madrid. See the highlights and discover the passion of this amazing city.
Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the wonders this city has to offer, or, join the optional 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 Barcelo Torre Madrid.
Day 3 Madrid Merida Seville
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Depart southwards to Merida, capital of the ancient Lusitania Roman Province. Visit the Roman Theater of Mérida, undeniably a remarkable sight to behold, offering a fascinating glimpse into the grandeur of the Roman Empire's architectural achievements. As you step into the theater, you'll be transported back in time, surrounded by the impressive semicircular seating, towering columns, and the stage that once hosted captivating performances. The architectural elegance and historical significance of the Roman Theater make it a must-visit attraction for history enthusiasts and anyone intrigued by the legacy of ancient civilizations.
Continue towards Seville, famous Andalusian capital, and the Spanish city of light.
Overnight stay in Seville at the NH Collection
Day 4 Seville
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Passion, flamenco, tapas…this is Seville! Today you’ll explore romantic Seville on a city tour, including a visit to the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world. Visit the city’s Jewish Quarter, with its labyrinth of narrow streets dating to the time of Moorish rule.
The afternoon is at your leisure, or you can join the optional Jerez de La Frontera excursion (extra cost).
Overnight stay in Seville at the NH Collection
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, most magic city in Spain, 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 Occidental Granada
Day 6 Granada
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Today´s highlight will be the visit to Alhambra Palace, the 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.
The rest of the day at leisure or you can join the optional cruise on the Albaicin Moorish Experience (extra cost).
Overnight stay in Granada at Occidental Granada
Day 7 Granada Ubeda Valencia
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
We depart today towards Ubeda, the centre of Spanish Olive Oil. Enjoy a nice walk of this historical beautiful gem and taste their unique golden Extra Virgin Olive oil, light lunch is included.
Continue to Valencia, a vibrant city offering a blend of modern architecture, stunning beaches, and a rich cultural heritage.
Overnight stay in Valencia at AC Valencia
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. This ultra-modern scientific and cultural complex is the largest in Europe, and its striking buildings are fast becoming symbols of the city.
Continue your journey in the early afternoon towards Catalunya. Reach Barcelona, home to world famous architect Gaudí, symbol of the Catalonian modernism.
Overnight stay in Barcelona at Catalonia Barcelona Plaza
Day 9 Barcelona
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Begin your day in Barcelona with a city discovery tour. 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 travellers for a Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay in Barcelona at Catalonia Barcelona Plaza
Day 10 Barcelona Barcelona Airport Venice
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast, then take a private transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Venice.
Upon arrival at Venice Airport, you'll be greeted & transferred 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 travelers. Your TD will give you all the relevant details of the city and will inform you of the schedule for the following day.
Overnight stay in Venice at the Casanova Hotel or similar.
Day 11 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 (extra cost).
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 12 Venice Bologna Florence
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Depart southwards to Bologna, famous for its towers, churches and lengthy porticoes, Bologna has a well-preserved historical center City tour & Archiginnasio. The Archiginnasio of Bologna is one of the most important buildings in the city of Bologna; once the main building of the University of Bologna, it currently houses the Archiginnasio Municipal Library and the Anatomical Theatre.
Continue towards Florence, famous Tuscany capital, and the Italian city of Renaissance.
Overnight stay in Florence at Villa Neroli.
Day 13 Florence
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Today you’ll explore Florence on a walking city tour. Piazza Signoria, Duomo, Battistero, Campanile Giotto, Ponte Vecchio, old markets…Florence was a center of medieval European trade and finance, and UNESCO declared the Historic Centre of Florence a World Heritage Site in 1982.
Afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy your own time in this stunning city of arts.
Overnight stay in Florence at Villa Neroli
Day 14 Florence
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
The rest of the day is at leisure. Alternatively, you can add one of our optional extras to Pisa and Lucca (extra cost).
Overnight stay in Florence at Villa Neroli
Day 15 Florence Siena Perugia
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Depart to “The Road of Chianti”. A Chianti wine is any wine produced in the Chianti region of central Tuscany. Sangiovese is the blend's dominant grape variety. Enjoy wine tasting in one of the classic vineyard and cellar.
Continue to Siena, one of the most important cities in medieval Europe. Its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is famous for “The Palio”, a horse race held twice a year in Piazza del Campo. Enjoy an Aperitivo in Piazza del Campo with local products and wines.
After lunch, depart towards Perugia.
Overnight stay in Perugia at Perugia Plaza
Day 16 Perugia Assisi Rome
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Discover today the historical city of Perugia. Going back to the Etruscan times, Perugia was one of the main cities. The city is also known as the universities town.
Depart to Assisi. The city of St Francis. Assisi is the birthplace of St. Francis, who founded the Franciscan religious order in the town in 1208, and St. Clare, who with St. Francis founded the Poor. UNESCO collectively designated the Franciscan structures of Assisi as a World Heritage Site in 2000.
Continue your journey in the early afternoon towards Rome, The Head of the World.
Overnight stay in Rome at Hoxton Hotel
Day 17 Rome
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Set out for a morning city discovery tour and enjoy one the most historical cities in the world, Rome City tour. Finish the tour at Saint Peter’s Square, located directly in front of Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City.
Afterwards, visit the famous Sistine Chapel (entrance included). Its importance lies mainly in the frescoes that decorate the interior, most particularly the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The last Judgment both by Michelangelo.
Overnight stay in Rome at Hoxton Hotel
Day 18 Rome
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Alternatively, you can add one of our optional extras to discover the art of Rome visiting Major Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, San Giovanni in Laterano (The cathedral of Rome), & Michelangelo´s Moses in San Pietro in Vincoli (extra cost).
In the early evening, join your fellow travellers for a Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay in Rome at Hoxton Hotel
Day 19 Rome Pompei
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Early departure to Pompei. Visit of the ancient city ruins stopped in time after a devastated eruption of the Vesuvius.(Entrance included).
Perhaps after History and ruins we need to try some Vesuvian wine (Lacryma Christi) Wine tasting & light lunch at the vineyard.
Overnight stay in Pompei at Habita79 Pompeii - Mgallery Hotel
Day 20 Pompei
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Today the day is at leisure for you enjoy your time.
Alternatively, you can add one of our optional extras to Naples to take the boat to Capri (extra cost).
Overnight stay in Pompei at Habita79 Pompeii - Mgallery Hotel
Day 21 Pompei
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Venture for Salerno. Take a stunning boat trip to discover the Costiera Amalfitana. Stops in Amalfi & Positano.
Overnight stay in Pompei at Habita79 Pompeii - Mgallery Hotel
Day 22 Pompei Caserta Rome
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Departure to Caserta to visit The Royal Palace of Caserta (Reggia di Caserta). Former royal residence in Caserta, constructed by the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies as their main residence as kings of Naples. The Royal Palace of Caserta is the largest former royal residence in the world.
Continue back to Rome. In the early evening, join your fellow travellers for an authentic and traditional farewell dinner at a Pizzeria cooking master class, followed by an unforgettable dinner.
Overnight stay in Rome at Hoxton Hotel
Day 23 Rome Rome Airport
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before a private transfer takes you to the airport.
Accommodation
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Villa Neroli
Florence
Each room of the Hotel Villa Neroli is treated in detail, from the pastel tones of the walls to the style of the furnishings. The rooms have recently been renovated to ensure the guests a pleasant and relaxing stay, in an environment with a contemporary design and impeccable comfort to make every moment of the holiday even more precious.The hotel reserves a range of special services for all its guests, which will make your stay in Florence even more unforgettable. All services are designed to best satisfy every single need.
Perugia Plaza Hotel
Perugia
The Perugia Plaza Hotel offers its customers all the services to make their stay in Perugia comfortable and unique. ideal for for weekends, business trips or meetings and conferences in Perugia. Rooms equipped with all comforts.The rooms welcome the customer by responding to your different needs.
The Hoxton Hotel Rome
Rome
The Hoxton is a series of open-house hotels inspired by the diversity and originality of the streets and scenes that surround the establishment. The lobbies are the beating heart of the hotel. Open round the clock, with comfy seats, cosy corners, and food and drink on tap, they’re spaces where guests can hang out alongside the locals, and immerse themselves in the neighbourhood.
All the bedrooms, public spaces and restaurants are designed to feel vibrant, cosy and welcoming – like a home away from home. The in-house design team takes inspiration from the neighbourhoods right the way through the design process, and work closely with local artists and makers to add flair to each property.
Habita79 Pompeii - Mgallery Hotel
Pompei
MGallery Hotel Collection offers a new travel experience and represents the ideal starting point for discovering the Pompeii excavations, the other enchanting archaeological sites of the region as well as the Sorrento peninsula and the Amalfi coast, whose beauty is renowned all over the world.
Located in the heart of Pompeii, a few steps from the entrance to the UNESCO heritage site, HABITA79 combines contemporary hospitality with the high international standards guaranteed by the Accor group.
Equipped with a very modern panoramic rooftop , the hotel is located just 25 minutes by car from the center of Naples and is served by 3 railway stations in the immediate vicinity.
