Rome to Madrid Tour in 9 Days | Italy, France & Spain

🇮🇹 Day 01: Rome
• Arrival and transfer to hotel
• Free afternoon
• Evening information meeting (check information boards in hotel reception)

Important Notes:
• Hotel check-in is usually at 14:00 (2:00 PM)
• If you need early room access, consider booking an additional night
• If you book extra nights, your guide will not be available until the start of the included activities
• Reception will have contact information and assistance hours for our staff
• Before the scheduled activities begin, your time is free
• All times in the itinerary are approximate and may be adjusted by the guide
• Information boards with tour details can be found at the hotel reception
• Reception staff can assist with any information needed during free time

🇮🇹 Day 02: Rome
• Breakfast
• 08:00 AM – 2.5-hour panoramic city tour including:

• Constantine Arch
• Roman Forum
• Colosseum
• Circus Maximus
• Santa Maria in Cosmedin Church (Mouth of Truth)
• Republican Temples
• Baths of Caracalla
• Aurelian Walls
• Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
• St. John Lateran
• Santa Maria in Dominica Church (Navicella)
• Cestius Pyramid
• San Paolo Gate
• Tiber Island
• Lungotevere Avenue
• Jewish Synagogue
• View of Castel Sant’Angelo
• Vatican City
  • Optional guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museums, and Sistine Chapel
  • Free afternoon
  • 18:00 – Transfer to Trastevere district
  • Dinner included for half-board passengers
  • Return to hotel around 20:30

Important Notes:
 • The panoramic tour ends at Vatican City
• Optional Vatican tour available after panoramic tour
• Trastevere is known for its traditional restaurants and lively atmosphere

🇮🇹 Day 03: Rome
• Free day in Rome
• Optional excursion to Naples and Capri available

Important Notes:
• Full day available for personal activities or optional tour
• The guide will provide details about the optional Naples/Capri excursion
• Those not taking the optional tour can explore Rome independently

🇮🇹 Day 04: Rome, Florence
• Breakfast
• 08:00 – Departure from Rome
• 12:15 – Arrival in Florence
• Free time in Tuscany’s capital
• Optional walking tour with local guide including:

• Gothic Cathedral (Duomo)
• Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge)
• Piazza della Signoria

Important Notes:
• Scenic route through the Apennine Mountains with historic hillside towns
• Florence is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance
• City associated with famous artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Raphael
• Optional walking tour available to explore city highlights
• Ponte Vecchio known for traditional goldsmiths’ shops

🇮🇹 🇫🇷 Day 05: Florence, Pisa, Sestri Levante, Monte Carlo, French Riviera
• 08:00 – Departure from Florence
• 09:15 – Arrival in Pisa 

• Guided orientation of the monumental area
• Access via local bus or walking from the parking area
  • 11:00 – Departure from Pisa
  • 12:30 – Arrival in Sestri Levante
• Free time for lunch and exploring
  • 14:45 – Departure from Sestri Levante
  • 18:00 – Arrival in Monte Carlo
• Free time to explore
• Optional casino visit
  • 19:15 – Departure from Monte Carlo
  • 20:00 – Arrival at French Riviera

Important Notes:

• Scenic Mediterranean views throughout the journey

• Route passes Carrara’s white marble mountains

• Liguria Riviera is one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful areas

• Passport required for Monte Carlo casino

• Bus must park in designated areas in Pisa, requiring additional transport to monuments

• Passport required for Monte Carlo casino

🇫🇷 🇪🇸 Day 06: Nice, Arles, Barcelona
• 08:30 – Tour of Nice Center including:

• Promenade des Anglais
• Place Massena
• Free time for photos
  • 10:00 – Departure from Nice
  • 13:00 – Arrival in Arles
• Free time to explore the monumental center
• Lunch included for half-board passengers
  • 15:00 – Departure from Arles
  • 20:30 – Arrival in Barcelona

Important Notes:
• Beautiful landscapes of French Provence
• Arles is known for:

• Roman ruins
• Van Gogh inspiration
• Impressionist artists’ influence
• Mediterranean atmosphere
  • Free time in Nice may sometimes be offered the previous evening
  • The Mediterranean lifestyle is particularly vibrant in Arles during summer

🇪🇸 Day 07: Barcelona, Madrid
• 08:00 – 2-hour guided city tour of Barcelona including:

• Columbus Monument
• Plaza Catalunya
• Passeig de Gràcia
• Diagonal Avenue
• Sagrada Familia (extended stop)
• Montjuïc (Olympic facilities)
• Plaza España
• Las Ramblas
• Gothic Quarter
  • Free time after tour
  • 13:00 – Departure from Barcelona
  • Lunch stop at the service area
  • 21:00 – Arrival in Madrid

Important Notes:
• Route passes through Aragón and Castilla regions
• Tour ends at Las Ramblas for independent exploration
• Time provided at Sagrada Familia for proper appreciation of the monument

🇪🇸 Day 08: Madrid
• Morning panoramic city tour (2.5 hours) including:

• Cibeles Fountain
• Puerta de Alcalá
• Retiro Park
• Serrano Street
• Castellana Avenue
• Plaza Colón
• Paseo del Prado
• Prado Museum (exterior)
• Atocha Station
• Royal Palace
  • Free afternoon
  • Optional excursion to Toledo available

Important Notes:
• Tour route and duration may vary depending on traffic and season
• Historical Toledo excursion offered as an optional activity
• Free time available for independent exploration of Madrid

🇪🇸 Day 09: Madrid
• Breakfast
• End of services

Important Notes:
• Hotel check-out is usually at 10:00 AM
• Luggage can typically be stored at hotel reception after check-out
• If extended room access is needed, consider booking an extra night
• You can collect stored luggage at any time on departure day