The Aurelian Tour
Follow in the footsteps of the Romans on this leisurely 14-day vacation with two-night stays in Rome, Venice, Florence, Monte Carlo, Barcelona, and Madrid. Start from Rome and visit St. Peter's, the Sistine Chapel, and the Colosseum. Stop in Ferrara and in Venice enjoy a private canal cruise and a ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Barcelona, Spain; Florence, Italy; Madrid, Spain; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Rome, Italy; Venice, Italy
- Trip Length:
- 14 days
- Price Range:
- From $2000 to $3000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- May, June, July, August, September, October
- Recommended for:
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
Follow in the footsteps of the Romans on this leisurely 14-day vacation with two-night stays in Rome, Venice, Florence, Monte Carlo, Barcelona, and Madrid. Start from Rome and visit St. Peter's, the Sistine Chapel, and the Colosseum. Stop in Ferrara and in Venice enjoy a private canal cruise and a visit to St. Mark's Square and Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Via St. Anthony's Padua continue to Florence and admire Michelangelo's David in the Academy of Fine Arts. Then admire the Leaning Tower in Pisa before arriving in Monte Carlo. From Nice follow the French Riviera past Cannes, visit Van Gogh's Arles in the Camargue and continue to Barcelona in Spain. Stop in Saragossa on your way to Madrid, where sightseeing with Local Guides includes a visit to the famous Prado Museum.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Overnight Transatlantic Flight.
Commercial Flight
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2 - Rome
Arrival in Rome, Italy.
Hotel
Time to rest or start exploring the Eternal City. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions.
Leave the hotel for a welcome dinner at one of Rome’s lively restaurants. (D)
Day 3 - Rome
Full day tour of Rome.
Sightseeing
Sightseeing with your Local Guide starts with a visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings. Continue to monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA. Cross the Tiber and visit the COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM, where Roman Legions marched in triumph.
Relaxation
Afternoon and evening at leisure. (BB)
Day 4 - Venice
Rome–Ferrara–Venice.
Sightseeing
A scenic day. Drive north across the Apennine Mountains to Ferrara. Time to stroll along to imposing Este Castle to the marble cathedral before continuing through the fertile plains of the mighty River Po to Venice, a powerful magnet for romantics and art lovers from around the globe. (BB
Day 5 - Venice
Full day tour of Venice.
Sightseeing
Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT to meet your Local Guide. Highlights of your walking tour are ST. MARK’S BASILICA and SQUARE, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also watch skilled GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. Then enjoy Venice at your own pace or join an optional cruise to Burano. (BB,D)
Day 6 - Florence
Venice–Padua–Florence.
Sightseeing
A short drive to Padua, city of St. Anthony. Time to explore its lively centre and to admire the majestic six-domed basilica. Then continue to Florence, the splendid capital of Tuscany.
This evening you might try the culinary delights of a fine Florentine restaurant. (BB)
Day 7 - Florence
Full day tour of Florence.
Sightseeing
Follow your Local Guide to visit the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s celebrated David, the magnificent CATHEDRAL, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE.
Relaxation
Afternoon at leisure. You may wish to join your Local Guide for an optional visit of the Uffizi Gallery. (BB,D)
Day 8 - Monte Carlo
Florence–Pisa–Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco.
Sightseeing
Focus on Pisa this morning for pictures of its amazing Leaning Tower, 180 feet high and 12 feet out of the perpendicular.
Private Car Service
Then a scenic drive past a string of Italian and French Riviera resorts to Monte Carlo. (BB)
Day 9 - Monte Carlo
At Leisure in Monte Carlo.
Relaxation
The day is yours to do as you please. You may wish to dabble in the blue Mediterranean or stroll along the elegant Promenade des Anglais.
Sightseeing
Exciting optional excursions are available. (BB)
Day 10 - Barcelona
Monte Carlo–Arles, France–Barcelona, Spain.
Sightseeing
Along the glittering shores of the Côte d’Azur past Cannes, famous for its annual international film festival to Arles on the northern edge of the Camargue alluvial plain. During your walking tour take pictures of the Roman Amphitheater before continuing across the border into Spain to Barcelona, the proud capital of Catalonia. (BB,D)
Day 11 - Barcelona
Full day tour of Barcelona.
Sightseeing
Your Local Guide takes you to the Columbus Monument, elegant tree-lined Ramblas and Plaza de Cataluna, historic buildings along Paseo de Gracia, the Church of the Holy Family, a panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuïc Hill, and a visit to the Cathedral of SANTA EULALIA.
Relaxation
Afternoon at leisure.
Sightseeing
An optional excursion to Montserrat can be arranged. (BB)
Day 12 - Madrid
Barcelona–Saragossa–Madrid.
Sightseeing
Today travel through Catalonia and Aragon to Saragossa. Enjoy an orientation tour before continuing through three sierras to Madrid on the plateau of Castille. (BB)
Day 13 - Madrid
Full day in Madrid.
Sightseeing
Sightseeing with a Local Guide in Spain’s capital features Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament and Cibeles Fountain.
Museums
Highlight visit to the PRADO MUSEUM.
Afternoon at leisure, and tonight enjoy a farewell dinner to celebrate the success of your European vacation. (BB,D)
Day 14 - Madrid
Fly back home.
Airport Transfer
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB)
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Prices are per person, land or cruise only, based on double occupancy. Sightseeing as per itinerary. 12 buffet breakfasts; 5 three-course dinners, including a welcome dinner in Rome and a farewell dinner in Madrid. Hotels included are ROME Albani, VENICE Plaza at Mestre, FLORENCE Jolly Carlton, MONTE CARLO Fairmont, BARCELONA Rivoli Ramblas, MADRID Husa Moncloa.
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