Day 1 - Sunday - Aug 7, 2022
Welcome to Madrid! Arrive in the capital of Spain and enjoy a seamless transfer by motorcoach to your comfortable hotel accommodations. Meet your tour director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at a Madrid hotel. (D)
Day 2 - Monday - Aug 8, 2022
Wake up and satisfy your appetite with breakfast on us, then embark on a guided tour of Madrid. Highlights include Puerta del Sol, Plaza de Espana with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle de Alcala, Paseo de la Castellana, and the palatial Prado Museum with its priceless art treasures. Overnight at a Madrid hotel. (B)
Day 3 - Tuesday - Aug 9, 2022
Enjoy an excursion to Toledo, an ancient city set on a hill above the plains of Castilla-La Mancha. The panoramic view of Toledo is an unforgettable experience, and visiting one of Spain's finest Gothic cathedrals is truly magical. See one of El Greco's most famous paintings in the church of Santo Tome. Overnight at a Madrid hotel. (B, L)
Day 4 - Wednesday - Aug 10, 2022
Travel by motorcoach to Valencia, once a royal capital. During a guided walking tour, Valencia's Roman, Moorish, and Spanish history comes alive. Tonight, a special paella dinner is in store for you. Overnight at a Valencia hotel. (B, D)
Day 5 - Thursday - Aug 11, 2022
Enjoy a scenic drive along the coast to Barcelona, Spain's second-largest city. Overnight at a Barcelona hotel. (B)
Day 6 - Friday - Aug 12, 2022
Sightseeing with a local guide feature the Columbus Monument, elegant tree-lined Ramblas, Plaza de Cataluna, and Paseo de Gracia. Admire the spectacular Sagrada Familia, Gaudi's masterpiece, and enjoy a panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuic hill. Visit the Gothic Quarter. Tonight, join your tour director and traveling companions for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant followed by a traditional flamenco show. Overnight at a Barcelona hotel. (B, D)
Day 7 - Saturday - Aug 13, 2022
There's so much more ahead of you on your journey, so enjoy your final breakfast on land and make your way to meet your ship. (B)
| Barcelona, Spain |
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Depart: 10:00 pm |
Day 8 - Sunday - Aug 14, 2022
Day 9 - Monday - Aug 15, 2022
| Gibraltar, United Kingdom |
Arrive: 7:00 am |
Depart: 5:00 pm |
Day 10 - Tuesday - Aug 16, 2022
Day 11 - Wednesday - Aug 17, 2022
| Marseille, France |
Arrive: 8:00 am |
Depart: 6:00 pm |
Day 12 - Thursday - Aug 18, 2022
| Genoa, Italy |
Arrive: 7:00 am |
Depart: 9:00 pm |
Day 13 - Friday - Aug 19, 2022
| Livorno, Italy |
Arrive: 7:00 am |
Depart: 7:00 pm |
Day 14 - Saturday - Aug 20, 2022
| Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy |
Arrive: 5:00 am |
Depart: 7:00 pm |
Day 15 - Sunday - Aug 21, 2022
| Naples, Italy |
Arrive: 7:00 am |
Depart: 6:00 pm |
Day 16 - Monday - Aug 22, 2022
Day 17 - Tuesday - Aug 23, 2022
| Heraklion, Greece |
Arrive: 9:00 am |
Depart: 6:00 pm |
Day 18 - Wednesday - Aug 24, 2022
| Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey |
Arrive: 7:00 am |
Depart: 2:00 pm |
Day 19 - Thursday - Aug 25, 2022
| Istanbul, Turkey |
Arrive: 9:00 am |
Depart: 6:00 pm |
Day 20 - Friday - Aug 26, 2022
| Mykonos, Greece |
Arrive: 12:00 pm |
Depart: 9:00 pm |
Day 21 - Saturday - Aug 27, 2022
| Athens (Port of Piraeus), Greece |
Arrive: 4:00 am |
Depart: 7:00 pm |
Day 22 - Sunday - Aug 28, 2022
| Santorini, Greece |
Arrive: 7:00 am |
Depart: 7:00 pm |
Day 23 - Monday - Aug 29, 2022
Day 24 - Tuesday - Aug 30, 2022
| Kotor, Montenegro |
Arrive: 7:00 am |
Depart: 3:00 pm |
Day 25 - Wednesday - Aug 31, 2022
| Messina, Italy |
Arrive: 12:00 pm |
Depart: 8:00 pm |
Day 26 - Thursday - Sep 1, 2022
| Naples, Italy |
Arrive: 7:00 am |
Depart: 7:00 pm |
Day 27 - Friday - Sep 2, 2022
Day 28 - Saturday - Sep 3, 2022
| Barcelona, Spain |
Arrive: 5:00 am |
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