Italy, Spain and Paris Travel Tour 415

1. Arrival in Florence. || 43.80957413608824, 11.20268359504275

2. Transfer from airport to hotel

3. Hotel Check in. || 43.772977946346934, 11.249721912240103

4. Free time

5. Night in Florence

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 43.772977946346934, 11.249721912240103

2. Free day

Spend the day as a free day exploring on your own or relaxing at the hotel.

3. Night in Florence

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 43.772977946346934, 11.249721912240103

2. Florence Walking Tour and David Statue. || 43.776870430847545, 11.259310968058724

It is hard not to be captivated by the Renaissance Architecture and Middle Age History of this enchanting city. With an expert, English-speaking guide and audio headset so you can always hear your guide, listen in awe as the city comes to life before you with fun and interesting commentary about the intriguing history, art and architecture found throughout the city of Florence. We’ll visit the Duomo Square, where the magnificent Florence Cathedral is, known locally as Il Duomo, for the stunning dome that crowns it. This incredible feat of engineering required a whole new process for its construction, which your guide will describe as you view it from the outside. The entrance to the Duomo is free and you can visit independently if you wish, as the guide provides you with a full explanation of it's inside and outside features. We’ll see the gold doors of the Baptistery here before setting off on our tour around the city. With your guide leading the way you’ll visit all the most important sights, including the iconic Uffizi Courtyard and the sculptures at Piazza Signoria. You’ll also see some less-visited gems of the city and hear some incredible stories from your expert local guide, a trained storyteller who will bring Florence to life for you throughout the ages – from the terrible Medieval era to the glorious Renaissance years. We’ll admire the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge where colourful jewellery stores line the cobbled street. We’ll visit the leather market and rub the nose of Il Porcellino for good luck. With an expert, English-speaking guide to tell you the stories behind the sights, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the history and culture of Florence, bringing the city to life right in front of your eyes. For most visitors to Florence, seeing Michelangelo’s ‘David’ is at the top of the to-do list, and with skip the line access and a pre-reserved entry time at the Accademia Gallery, you will beat the long queues allowing you more time inside to explore the halls at your own pace. With your guide on hand during the tour as well as a full explanation given from outside, you’ll be able to spot the sculptures as well as learn about Michelangelo’s technique in sculpting – an art form he considered far above painting. Viewing ‘David’ for the first time is an unforgettable experience, not only will you admire ‘David’ but Michelangelo’s unfinished ‘Slaves’ sculptures too. Your guide will suggest you the best angles from which to view him and explain why this statue of the youth who slew Goliath is so different from thousands of others. Important information - There may be restrictions Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. These measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour. The Accademia Gallery is one of the most popular tourist destinations and sometimes delays can occur due to increased security measures or unexpectedly large crowds during holidays and festivities. As always, your guide will make sure any delays are minimized and that you get access as quickly as possible. The supplier reserves the right to refuse participation on this tour to any guest under the influence of drugs or alcohol or to any guest whose behavior is disorderly, or poses a threat to other guests or members of staff.

3. Free time

4. Night in Florence

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 43.772977946346934, 11.249721912240103

2. Full Day in Tuscany. || 43.34480887563123, 11.059023569107477

Enjoy, in a single memorable day, the rich history and the art of the most spellbinding and iconic sights in Tuscany passing through the unforgettable landscapes of the Chianti countryside. Your Tuscany discovery begins with Pisa. We reach the Field of Miracles, a green grass field dominated by the dazzling white buildings of the Cathedral, the Baptistery, and the famous Tower, exquisite examples of Pisan-Romanesque architecture. You are in one of the most world-known places: revel in it, take creative photographs, or wander off down the local streets. From Pisa, we drive past hilltop hamlets scattered over some of the most beautiful and enchanting countryside views up to arrive at San Gimignano where a traditional Tuscan lunch with a tasting of four wines will be served. After lunch, your visit continues to the discovery of a Tuscan medieval pearl, the stunning village of San Gimignano, Unesco world heritage, known for the ancient town planning still intact. It is often nicknamed the “Manhattan of the Middle Ages” because its famous tall, narrow towers create a skyline that looks a bit like a modern city. Here you have free time to explore the town centre, the charming craftsmen’s shops along the cobbled stone streets, and small squares. Our last stop is Siena, an amazing hilltop town, rich in works of art and traditions, famous monuments, and picturesque views with a fascinating pedestrianized historical center and one of the most beautiful Cathedrals in the world. Discover the small medieval streets and squares, the oldest bank in the world, and the Piazza del Campo - the site of the famous 600-year-old Palio horse race, and the spectacular Cathedral.

3. Free time

4. Night in Florence

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 43.772977946346934, 11.249721912240103

2. High Speed Train from Florence to Venice

3. Arrival in Venice

4. Venice Walking Tour (arrive to meeting point on own). || 45.43925117705078, 12.307632521871533

Arrive at meeting point on your own. Walking tour in the heart of Venice! Discover the main monuments of the historical center of Venice. The expert and local guide will escort in the labyrinth of Venetian “Calli” until Rialto Bridge! You'll leave from Piazza San Marco with your specialized guide, which will explain to you the history and legends of the most beautiful square in the world: you will admire the Palazzo Ducale, The St.Mark'S Basilica, the Clock- tower, Bridge of Sighs and many others! Then you will enter in the labyrinth of “calli” (Venetian narrow streets) to discover some of the most important historical highlights as Campo Santa Maria Formosa; the Marco Polo's House; the Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo, known as the Venetian Pantheon, and the famous “Mercerie” (shopping street). The last point (but not the least) is Rialto Bridge with its traditional markets and San Giacometto Church: the first one built in Venice (dates about 1000 A.D.). The Rialto area was the main commercial center of the Venice Republic where merchants from all over the world, traded their exotic goods. The guide will narrate the amazing history and curiosities of the city and the monuments around you. An unforgeable experience to learn history and legends about this incredible and unique city.

5. Free time

6. Night in Venice

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 43.772977946346934, 11.249721912240103

2. High Speed Train from Venice to Rome

3. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Rome Walking Tour (transfer to meeting point on own)

4. Trevi Fountain. || 41.901117118589575, 12.48321930233681

The Trevi Fountain is an 18th-century fountain in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy, designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Giuseppe Pannini in 1762 and several others.

5. Piazza di Spagna. || 41.90582153681817, 12.482294810007298 

Piazza di Spagna, at the bottom of the Spanish Steps, is one of the most famous squares in Rome, Italy. It owes its name to the Palazzo di Spagna, the seat of the Embassy of Spain to the Holy See. There is also the famed Column of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

6. Trastevere. || 41.88480432857237, 12.468543410492934

Colorful Trastevere is a funky, bohemian area that clings to its centuries-old, working-class roots. It's known for traditional and innovative trattorias, craft beer pubs and artisan shops, as well as simple B&Bs and budget hotels. From the pre-dinner passeggiata (promenade) until late, a young crowd buzzes around Piazza di San Calisto and Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, the site of a gilded, mosaic-filled church.

7. Pantheon (exterior visit only). || 41.89871857904518, 12.476894354182518 

The Pantheon is a former Roman temple and, since AD 609, a Catholic church in Rome, Italy. It was built on the site of an earlier temple commissioned by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa during the reign of Augustus, then after that burnt down, the present building was ordered by the emperor Hadrian and probably dedicated.

8. Free time

9. Night in Rome

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 43.772977946346934, 11.249721912240103

2. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and Colosseum Tour (arrive to meeting point on own)

3. Roman Forum. || 41.89240604058577, 12.486239313300482

The Roman Forum, also known by its Latin name Forum Romanum, is a rectangular forum surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the centre of the city of Rome. Citizens of the ancient city referred to this space, originally a marketplace, as the Forum Magnum, or simply the Forum.

4. Palatine Hill. || 41.890774995118385, 12.487594737729188

The Palatine Hill, which relative to the seven hills of Rome is the centremost, is one of the most ancient parts of the city; it has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire".

5. Colosseum. || 41.89036591405104, 12.492161159334627

The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is still the largest standing amphitheatre in the world, despite its age.

6. 1 Hour Break for Lunch

7. 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Tour

8. Vatican Museum. || 41.906659443885935, 12.453657390024954

The Vatican Museums are the public museums of the Vatican City. They display works from the immense collection amassed by the Catholic Church and the papacy throughout the centuries, including several of the most well-known Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world.

9. Sistine Chapel. || 41.90308651257428, 12.45437084399052

The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the pope's official residence in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, it takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and 1481. Since that time, it has served as a place of both religious and functionary papal activity.

10. Free time

11. Night in Rome

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 43.772977946346934, 11.249721912240103

2. Flight from Rome to Barcelona

3. Transfer airport to hotel

4. Hotel check in. || 41.41113624477219, 2.186573867936241

5. Sagrada Familia. || 41.40377070010315, 2.1743665256084928

Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.

6. Gothic Quarter. || 41.38182674596278, 2.1765339100650816

The charming Gothic Quarter, or Barri Gòtic, has narrow medieval streets filled with trendy bars, clubs and Catalan restaurants. The Museu d'Història de Barcelona shows remains of the Roman city. Artisans sell leather and jewelry near the Cathedral of Barcelona, while flower stalls and street-food vendors line busy avenue La Rambla. The Plaça del Pi, named after the adjacent Gothic church, hosts a weekend art market.

7. Free time

8. Night in Barcelona

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 43.772977946346934, 11.249721912240103

2. Flight from Barcelona to Sevilla

3. Uber to hotel

4. Hotel check in. || 37.354226418320785, -5.980224732260688

5. Seville Monumental Tour: Plaza de Espana. || 37.37711798263012, -5.9871093661209205

You will be picked up at your hotel for today's tour at 10:00 AM. Love at first sight Andalusia’s capital is one of the most walkable cities in the world and many of the best wonders are concentrated in and around the centre. Built as the central office for the Ibero American Exposition, a world fair held in Seville in 1929, the Plaza España is a landmark example of the Renaissance Revival style in Spanish architecture.

6. Seville Monumental Tour: Seville Cathedral. || 37.38595254331702, -5.993069252628728 

The Seville Cathedral is the third largest church in the world and the largest gothic cathedral. Completed in the early 16th Century, it is designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Site and also the burial site of Christopher Columbus.

7. Seville Monumental Tour: Royal Alcazar. || 37.38319679815797, -5.990155966121646 

The Royal Palace of Seville is a magnificent complex of patios and halls in different architectural styles, from Mudéjar to Gothic. The heart of the complex is the Palace of King Pedro I, who constructed his royal residence in 1364 at the site of a Moorish palace.

8. Seville Monumental Tour: Santa Cruz. || 37.384622194304505, -5.989714593174386

We will navigate through the labyrinths of the old Jewish Santa Cruz quarter where we will admire the leafy patios of private mansions through their iron gates, with many old palaces, churches and hidden passageways.

9. 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Flamenco Show with Tapas

Experience the essence of flamenco in Seville at a traditional tablao. The evening bursts to life with passionate dancers in vibrant dresses, accompanied by the rhythmic strumming of guitar and the sound of clapping hands. Each performance tells a story of love and longing, captivating the audience with its raw emotion. Enjoy local tapas and wine as you immerse yourself in this unforgettable celebration of Andalusian culture.

10. Free time

11. Night in Sevilla

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 37.354226418320785, -5.980224732260688

2. Free day

Spend the day as a free day exploring on your own or relaxing at the hotel.

3. Night in Sevilla

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 37.354226418320785, -5.980224732260688

2. High Speed Train from Sevilla to Madrid

3. Uber to hotel on own

4. Hotel check in. || 40.43558971219949, -3.663996003276334

5. 3 Hour Madrid Tour

6. Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. || 40.4531570490261, -3.6883122456028508

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is a retractable roof football stadium in Madrid, Spain. With a seating capacity of 78,297 the stadium has the second-largest seating capacity for a football stadium in Spain. It has been the home stadium of Real Madrid since its completion in 1947.

7. Royal Palace of Madrid. || 40.418114251931335, -3.7143012744409223

The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish royal family at the city of Madrid, although now used only for state ceremonies. The palace has 135,000 m² of floor space and contains 3,418 rooms. It is the largest royal palace in Europe.

8. Free time

9. Night in Madrid

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 40.43558971219949, -3.663996003276334

2. 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Segovia City Tour. || 40.94240983673761, -4.110571962588235 

Segovia is a historic city northwest of Madrid, in central Spain's Castile and León region. Its centuries of settlement have resulted in a rich architectural legacy, including medieval walls, Romanesque churches, a former royal palace and a Gothic cathedral. Its iconic ancient Roman aqueduct has more than 160 arches, most in the original mortarless granite, and stands above Plaza Azoguejo in the heart of the city.

3. Catedral de Segovia. || 40.950427213959124, -4.125137381609984

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption and of Saint Fructus is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the Spanish city of Segovia. The church is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and to Saint Fructus and is the seat of the Diocese of Segovia.

4. Alcázar de Segovia. || 40.95270211889289, -4.132521710030283 

The Alcazar of Segovia is a medieval castle located in the city of Segovia, in Castile and León, Spain. It has existed since at least the 12th century, and is one of the most renowned medieval castles globally and one of the most visited landmarks in Spain.

5. Acueducto de Segovia. || 40.94829049049061, -4.11784196822448 

The Aqueduct of Segovia is a Roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain. It was built around the first century AD to channel water from springs in the mountains 17 kilometres away to the city's fountains, public baths and private houses, and was in use until 1973.

6. Free time

7. Night in Segovia

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 40.43558971219949, -3.663996003276334

2. Flight from Madrid to Paris

3. Arrival in Paris

4. Paris City Tour

5. Lunch at Eiffel Tower. || 48.85850065791727, 2.294470568049802 

At lunchtimes, smart-casual dress is appreciated.

6. Hotel check in. || 48.85001204000096, 2.2832101529941506

7. Free time

8. Night in Paris

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 48.85001204000096, 2.2832101529941506

2. Palace of Versailles Visit. || 48.80498146490254, 2.120333939500489

The Palace of Versailles is a former royal residence commissioned by King Louis XIV located in Versailles, about 18 kilometres west of Paris, France.

3. Free time

4. Dinner Cruise on Seine River

In the evenings, smart dress is required. We will not allow on board any passengers wearing sportswear, flipflops, bermuda shorts, baseball caps... The Management reserves the right to refuse access out of respect for its guests.

5. Free time

6. Night in Paris

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 48.85001204000096, 2.2832101529941506

2. Transfer from hotel to airport

3. Departure from Paris. || 49.009977945131965, 2.549838156596197