Day 1- Depart USA
Overnight flight to Madrid.

Day 2 - Arrive Madrid (2 nights)
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 and fellow travellers.

Hotel: Rafael Ventas (2 nights)

Day 3 - Toledo excursion & Madrid sightseeing
First we enjoy an included excursion to Toledo, capital of Castile. Here sightseeing with a local guide includes a visit to the Synagogue, the Church of Santo Tome and a steel workshop. Then we return to Madrid where our guided tour shows us the Plaza Espana, the Puerta del Sol, the Cibeles Fountain and Gran Via. Tonight why not enjoy a dinner of roast suckling pig? (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 4 - Madrid – Barcelona (2 nights)
Today our Tour Director will reveal a special Hidden Treasure to us all! But first 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. (Buffet Breakfast, Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Duques de Bergara (2 nights)

Day 5 - Barcelona sightseeing & at leisure
Sightseeing with our local guide includes a walking tour of 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? (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 6 - Barcelona – Arles – Les Baux – Aix-en-Provence (2 nights)
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. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Mona Lisa Ste Victoire (2 nights)

Day 7 - Aix-en-Provence orientation & at leisure
Morning orientation shows us the elegant Cours Mirabeau with its cafés 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. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 8 - Aix-en-Provence – St. Tropez – Cannes (2 nights)
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. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Amarante (2 nights)

Day 9 - 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? (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 10 - Cannes – Monaco – Pisa – Montecatini (2 nights)
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. (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Croce di Malta (2 nights)

Day 11 - 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 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. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 12 - Montecatini – Rome (2 nights)
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. (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Aran Mantegna (2 nights)

Day 13 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure
Our sightseeing tour with the audio system includes a visit to St Peters in the Vatican, and views of the Forum, Colosseum and Circus Maximus. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director and travelling companions. (Buffet Breakfast, Farewell Dinner)

Day 14 - Rome - USA
'Buon viaggio' this morning to new-found friends as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)