Italy and Spain Travel Tour 312

1. 9:10 AM - Arrival in Rome. || 41.89477895707346, 12.478266842572387

Rome is the capital city of Italy. It is also the capital of the Lazio region, the centre of the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, and a special comune named Comune di Roma Capitale

2. 9:10 AM - 10:00 AM - Transfer from airport to hotel. || 41.90397262551803, 12.49482795417653

3. Hotel pick up for tour

4. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Rome City Tour 

Spend the day with a local guide and transportation learning about the city of Rome. You will visit Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Trastevere and Piazza di Spagna.

5. Trevi Fountain. || 41.901085176754805, 12.483315861846515 

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.

6. Pantheon. || 41.89878246506639, 12.476840710000848

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 Agrippa during the reign of Augustus, then after that burnt down, the present building was ordered by the emperor Hadrian and probably dedicated c. AD 126.

7. Piazza Navona. || 41.89911232845121, 12.473109025341232 

Piazza Navona is a public open space in Rome, Italy. It is built on the site of the 1st century AD Stadium of Domitian and follows the form of the open space of the stadium in an elongated oval. The ancient Romans went there to watch the agones, and hence it was known as "Circus Agonalis"

8. Trastevere. || 41.88640180788087, 12.472448704302483 

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.

9. Piazza di Spagna. || 41.905845491418745, 12.482316267671354 

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.

10. Free time

11. Night in Rome

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 41.903968632968095, 12.494795767814336

2. 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Vatican City

3. The Vatican. || 41.902343160903975, 12.453172446407219

Vatican City, a city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy, is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. It's home to the Pope and a trove of iconic art and architecture. Its Vatican Museums house ancient Roman sculptures such as the famed “Laocoön and His Sons” as well as Renaissance frescoes in the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling.

4. Sistine Chapel. || 41.90312244601101, 12.454365479457474

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.

5. Free time

6. Night in Rome

1. 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM - Breakfast at hotel. || 41.90394068511168, 12.494860140681787

2. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Optional Rome Tour $245 per person. || 41.89273444453523, 12.486506601495103

This tour includes the Colosseum inside, ancient Appian way with early Christian catacombs, Capitol Hill with Michelangelo piazza and view of Roman Forum, Aventine hill with "Secret" view through the key hole, Circus Maximus & Mouth of Truth, Pantheon etc.. The use of private transportation driver is designed to allow you to maximize time, discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private transportation you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. With a car, we could add the Circus Maximus, the Caracalla thermal Baths, Aventine hill and Mouth of truth, Ancient Appian way and catacombs, on our itinerary of ancient Rome. Colosseum tickets are purchased so you won't wait in any lines. This tour will be additional $245 per person.

3. Free time

4. Night in Rome

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 41.903908744689346, 12.49480649650636

2. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Train from Rome to Florence

3. Arrival in Florence. || 43.7741382236921, 11.258121164361809

Florence, capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. One of its most iconic sights is the Duomo, a cathedral with a terracotta-tiled dome engineered by Brunelleschi and a bell tower by Giotto. The Galleria dell'Accademia displays Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture. The Uffizi Gallery exhibits Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” and da Vinci’s “Annunciation.

4. Taxi / Uber to hotel (not included)

5. Hotel check in

6. 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Walking Florence Tour (transfer to meeting point on your own, not included)

There are plenty of hidden secrets and mysteries in the city, that makes it a treasure to be discovered. Every corner and every street has its own story and interesting facts. Book this tour and hear the most interesting and fascinating stories. Also learn about gorgeous buildings, pieces of art, local food and wine, handicraft and other typical and famous products of Tuscany. Our tour will start in the Religious City Centre - the Piazza del Duomo where we will discover the Baptistery of San Giovanni, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, one of the most beautiful campanile in Italy Giotto's bell tower and the cathedral's octagonal Dome design by Filippo Brunelleschi. We will continue to the Renaissance Palace - Palazzo Medici, the first Medici palace, the home of Cosimo the Elder and Lorenzo the Magnificent and the workplace of such artists as Donatello, Michelangelo, Paolo Uccello, Benozzo Gozzoli and Botticelli. The Medieval Area of the town will be introduced by the House and Church of Dante Alighieri and The Tower houses of the Guelphs and Ghibellines.The history of Roman times and the 19th Century will be discovered at the Piazza della Repubblica - one of the main squares in Florence. Piazza della Signoria represents the Political Centre: Palazzo Vecchio which is the main symbol of civil power for the city, Statue of David, Biancone (Fountain of Neptune), La Loggia dei Lanzi with many statues, including The Rape of the Sabines, Hercules and Centaur by Giambologna, Benvenuto Cellini’s Perseus. Passing the Uffizi Gallery – the world's top art museums and the place where many Renaissance masterpieces are housed to the Ponte Vecchio or Old Bridge, that joins the centre with the district of Oltrarno on the south bank of the river Arno, is surely one of the great icons of Florence and one of the most famous bridges in the world.

7. Free time

8. Night in Florence

1. 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM - Breakfast at hotel. || 43.77283849751358, 11.249678996603652

2. 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Train from Florence to Venice

3. Arrival in Venice. || 45.43202384370295, 12.32135520432801 

Venice, the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads, just canals – including the Grand Canal thoroughfare – lined with Renaissance and Gothic palaces. The central square, Piazza San Marco, contains St. Mark’s Basilica, which is tiled with Byzantine mosaics, and the Campanile bell tower offering views of the city’s red roofs.

4. Transfer to hotel, water taxi on own (not included).

5. 12:00 PM - Hotel check in. || 45.43404844418542, 12.330937942713875

6. 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Venice Walking Tour

7. Saint Marcus Plaza. || 45.43429852366102, 12.338503883198145

Piazza San Marco, often known in English as St Mark's Square, is the principal public square of Venice, Italy, where it is generally known just as la Piazza. Almost all the other urban spaces in the city are called campi. The Piazzetta is an extension of the Piazza towards San Marco basin in its southeast corner.

8. Free time

9. Night in Venice

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 43.773028302790195, 11.249743369761417

2. Flight from Venice to Madrid

3. Arrival in Madrid. || 40.41866936302498, -3.7166696647224535

Madrid, Spain's central capital, is a city of elegant boulevards and expansive, manicured parks such as the Buen Retiro. It’s renowned for its rich repositories of European art, including the Prado Museum’s works by Goya, Velázquez and other Spanish masters. The heart of old Hapsburg Madrid is the portico-lined Plaza Mayor, and nearby is the baroque Royal Palace and Armory, displaying historic weaponry.

4. Transfer to hotel and check in. || 40.43554479864188, -3.664001367825204

5. Walking Tour of Madrid De Los Austrias 

First time in this European Capital full of monuments , attractions, museums, squares, markets, alleyways? Not sure where to start or what to see in Madrid? How about starting with a walking tour of the main areas and most prominent monuments of Madrid with a local professional guide who is passionate about their hometown? I'll show you its history and the changes it has undergone over the years since its origins, and the architectural footprint left in Madrid's heart by the influences of Moorish, the Habsburgs and Bourbons dinasties. This guided tour through the city center will take you through a maze of cobblestone streets and bustling squares, where every step is a new experience immersing you in the vibrant atmosphere of the city. From the moment we meet, you'll be infected by the contagious energy of Madrid, while delighting in the tempting aromas of local cuisine and marveling at the picturesque architecture surrounding us. Your Madrid tour itinerary, Plaza de España ( Monument to Cervantes, author of world's greatest novel, Don Quixote), Debod Temple ( the oldest monument in the city, an Egyptian Temple with more than 2. 000 years), Sabatini Gardens, Plaza de Oriente ( did you know Madrid was founded by muslims and not by the romans, Royal Palace ( you shouldn't miss the visit inside of the Largest Royal Palace in Europe - only after 14pm), Almudena's CathedralCalle Mayor ( Famous Strawberry Tree), Carb, oneras Convent ( cloistered nuns selling their own sweets), Plaza de La Villa ( the largest architectural footprint of the city), St. Miguel Market ( market from the end of XIX century, Gastronomy), Cuchilleros Street ( Guinness World Records as the oldest restaurant in the world), Plaza Mayor ( Heart of Madrid, centuries-old businesses, good place for a break) and Puerta del Sol, ( Spain's Km 0, Palace of Madrid's President)

6. Transfer to hotel for check in. || 40.43556113084811, -3.6640603764380306

7. Night in Madrid

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 40.435577463050386, -3.6640067321136818

2. Train from Madrid to Sevilla

3. Arrival in Sevilla

Seville is world-renowned for its beautiful architecture, monuments, flamenco, and tapas scene. This lovely Andalusian city oozes a rich history through its quaint neighborhoods, historic churches, and palaces. You will be blown away by the incredible sights Seville has to offer.

4. Seville Walking Tour: Plaza de Espana. || 37.377245868703284, -5.9869484335855505 

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.

5. Seville Walking Tour: Seville Cathedral. || 37.38592696908826, -5.993144354479 

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.

6. Seville Walking Tour: Royal Alcazar. || 37.383188273102704, -5.990198881464658 

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.

7. Seville Walking Tour: Santa Cruz. || 37.38484384118769, -5.990251034962041 

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.

8. End of tour and start of free time

9. Night in Sevilla

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 37.40343179966708, -5.987200759241657

2. Free day

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

3. Optional Flamenco Show

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. This tour is optional and be an additional $ per person.

4. Night in Sevilla

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 37.40344032242034, -5.98715784389648

2. Flight from Sevilla to Barcelona

3. Arrival in Barcelona

Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, is known for its art and architecture. The fantastical Sagrada Família church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí dot the city. Museu Picasso and Fundació Joan Miró feature modern art by their namesakes. City history museum MUHBA, includes several Roman archaeological sites.

4. Hotel check in. || 41.37826217958558, 2.1786613832787163

5. Barcelona Walking Tour

6. Guided Walking Tour: Pedrera Monument. || 41.40324906853194, 2.166394915451101

Antonio Gaudí is considered the most ingenious and innovative architect of his time and creator of an own and unique style in the world. This is reflected in its impressive architectural works, such as the Sagrada Familia, the Casa Batlló or El Parc Güell… and also other lesser known but equally amazing works. On this tour we will travel back in time to the 19th century. We will discover, visit and learn about the creations of Gaudí and other great Master of Modern Architecture, such as Lluís Domènech i Montaner, Josep Puig i Cadafalch or Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas. We will carry out the tour accompanied by an expert guide specialized in Modernism, which in addition to talking about the movement and its protagonists, will explain us various anecdotes and curiosities that will make the tour become a short trip to the early 19th century.

7. Guided Walking Tour: Casa Batllo Monument. || 41.39183008893442, 2.164897864758978

8. Free time

9. Night in Barcelona

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 41.37828633111054, 2.178650654442422

2. Transfer from hotel to airport

3. Departure from Barcelona. || 41.29894341148334, 2.08019094638969