Duration
18 Days
Physical rate
Moderate
Start city
Rome
Available
April 2024 / March 2025
Detailed day by day description
Introduction
Dear Traveler: thank you for choosing us to perform this Tour! We hope you enjoy your trip.
Here we give you a guidance on their tour with the information that we believe may be of your interest. The information is indicative, may exist variations on designated hours.
TRANSFER from the airport, if you have it included or purchasing. Our transfer will be waiting for you with a poster on behalf of Europamundo or its name to the output of the custom (after collecting your luggage)..
Remember to inform us by phone if you lost your connection flight or expected delay of their arrival, in your VOUCHER figure the phone of the transfer.
IMPORTANT: If you had additional nights upon arrival the hotel will have your reservation, but his travel guide normally will not be until the night before the start of the tour.
IMPORTANT: Please note that hotel check-in time is typically at 14:00 p.m. If you need early room access, consider booking an additional night at the start of your trip.
If you have booked additional nights, your room will be prepared upon arrival, but your trip guide will generally only contact you when the scheduled activities begin. At reception, you’ll find a sign with contact details and assistance hours for our staff. Until the tour begins, your schedule is free, and the hotel staff can assist with any inquiries.
Optional activities: During your trip, your guide may offer optional activities. We recommend booking these activities well in advance through the Europamundo app or your "My Trip" link to ensure availability. Last-minute bookings may result in limited availability (e.g., tickets, coach seats).
Note: The timings in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust schedules as needed to make sure you have the best experience.
The tour will end in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. For those interested, our guide will offer an optional tour after the scenic tour, allowing you to explore St. Peter´s Basilica and the most outstanding rooms of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, in more detail.
Free time in the afternoon. 06:30 p.m. - In the evening, we´ll include a transfer to Trastevere, a lively neighborhood known for its charming traditional restaurants. We’ll return to the hotel at approximately 08:30 p.m.
Note: Due to ongoing municipal regulations regarding the circulation of tourist coaches in Rome, the described scenic tour may be subject to variation.
Scenery: Pleasant landscapes of historical towns along the route.
Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes as the city tour of Florence involves walking.
08:00 a.m. – Departure from Rome (time may vary, depending on the departure points).
12:30 p.m. – Florence. Upon arrival, we´ll stop at the Michelangelo viewpoint for a photo opportunity, offering one of the most stunning views of the city. Following this, we´ll embark on a sightseeing tour with a local guide of this renowned city, one of Italy´s most visited destinations considered the cradle of the Renaissance and some of the most influential artists and thinkers in history, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Raphael. Highlights of the tour include the Gothic cathedral Duomo di Firenze, the historic Ponte Vecchio, known for its goldsmith workshops along its paved streets and Piazza della Signoria, the city´s political heart featuring the medieval town hall. Free time in the afternoon. We recommend visiting one of its impressive museums, such as the Accademia Gallery or the Uffizi Gallery.
Scenery: Pleasant landscapes as we cross the Apennines, enjoying mountain views.
08:15 a.m. - Departure from Florence.
12:00 p.m. - Venice. We’ll transfer to Tronchetto to take a private boat to the historic center of Venice. We’ll cruise along the Giudecca Canal, admiring the stunning views of Venice. After lunch, which will be included for those with half board, we’ll go on a walking tour with a local guide, exploring St. Mark´s Square, including the Basilica and Campanile. We’ll also visit a renowned Murano Glass Factory to see traditional glass-working techniques. Afterward, you’ll have some free time. Our guide will suggest taking a gondola ride.
07:30 p.m. - Transfer back to the hotel (usually located in Mestre) from San Marco district on our private boat.
Paisajes: Muy hermosos paisajes desde Verona hasta el final de la etapa: Lagos, pueblos Tiroleses, altas montañas.
Notas: Lleve su cámara a mano, paisajes muy hermosos en ruta. Recomendamos llevar alguna prenda de abrigo, en ocasiones en el crucerito efectuado puede soplar el viento.
08:00 hrs. - Venecia -salida.
09:30 hrs. - Verona -Llegada. Nuestro guía le orientará sobre la ciudad de Verona, dispondrá de tiempo para conocer el gran circo romano y la hermosísima plaza delle Erbe.
11:30 hrs. - Verona -salida. Contorneamos el Lago de Garda.
12:45 hrs. - Llegamos a Malcesine, bonita población junto al lago donde tomamos un barquito para cruzar el lago y llegar a uno de los pueblos más pintorescos de su orilla.
-Limone. - Llegada a este coqueto pueblo ubicado junto al lago, con su vida comercial y sus múltiples pequeños restaurantes. Almuerzo incluido para los pasajeros en media pensión. Nuevamente embarcamos y navegamos por el lago de Garda, los Alpes se vuelcan en sus aguas, muy bonitos paisajes, cada vez más montañosos a medida que viajamos hacia el norte...
Desembarcamos en Riva de Garda y continuamos viaje hacia el Tirol.
16:30 hrs. - Riva del Garda –salida. Atravesamos los Alpes y pasamos a Austria.
20:00 hrs. - Innsbruck - Llegada.
Paisajes: Bonitos paisajes de montañas,, poblaciones pintorescas con arquitectura típica.
Nota: Lleve el pasaporte a mano; puede ser solicitado al entrar en Liechtenstein.-
08:30 hrs. Innsbruck llegada. Iniciamos nuestra visita panorámica con guía local. Duración aproximada dos horas. Innsbruck se encuentra rodeada por altas cumbres de los Alpes. Caminaremos por su barrio histórico donde destaca la plaza central y el edificio del tejado de oro. Tiempo libre. Almuerzo incluido para pasajeros en media pensión.
14:00 hrs. - Innsbruck –salida-. Viajamos atravesando el Tirol hacia Liechtenstein, pequeño país independiente ubicado en las montañas entre Austria y Suiza.
16:30 hrs. - Vaduz –pequeña capital del país- , tiempo para un paseo.
18:00 hrs. - Vaduz salida .- Nuevamente pasamos a Austria.
18:30 hrs. - Feldkirch –Llegada-. En Austria, junto a la frontera con Suiza, Liechtenstein y Alemania; encantadora ciudad amurallada con hermoso casco medieval y castillo.
08:00 hrs. - Burdeos - Salida. Viaje hacia el sur de Francia. Bosques de las Landas.
11:30 hrs. - San Sebastián -Llegada. Tiempo para pasear por el casco antiguo, conocer su hermosa playa y almorzar. Almuerzo incluido para pasajeros en media pensión.
14:15 hrs. - San Sebastián -Salida.
20:00 hrs. - Llegada a Madrid. Realizará a su llegada una breve visita nocturna de Madrid con salida a las 20:30 hrs de su hotel, con una duración de unos 45 minutos, seguida de un paseo por la Plaza Mayor. Cena incluida a los pasajeros con media pensión.
Scenery: Wide open pastures in Extremadura, picturesque walled towns in Portugal, and arrival in Lisbon via the breathtaking suspension bridge over the Tagus River.
Note: There´s a time change when crossing into Portugal; remember to set your watch back one hour (when it´s 12:00 p.m. in Spain, it will be 11:00 a.m. in Portugal).
07:45 a.m. – Departure from Madrid (departure time may vary slightly depending on the starting point). We´ll journey through Castile and Extremadura.
12:15 p.m. - Mérida, the capital of Extremadura. Admission included to the archaeological complex of the Roman Theater and Amphitheater, the largest in the Iberian Peninsula and a World Heritage Site. It´s renowned not only for its excellent state of preservation but also as a testament to the significance of shows and entertainment in Ancient Rome. Mérida also has a vibrant pedestrian historic center with plenty of options for lunch.
03:30 p.m. – Departing from Mérida, we´ll enjoy beautiful landscapes of vast pastures. We´ll then cross into Portugal and enter the Alentejo region.
04:30 p.m. (Portuguese time) – Évora. We’ll arrive in the capital of Alentejo, one of the most ancient cities in Portugal, declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Time to have a walk through the historic center with its white streets, cathedral, and old churches, a taste of southern Portugal.
06:30 p.m. – Departure from Évora.
08:00 p.m. – Lisbon.
Note: If there are very few passengers, the journey from Madrid to Mérida may be conducted by public transport (regular bus or train).
08:30 p.m. - We’ll return to the hotel from the lively Restauradores Square , filled with vibrant bars and cafes.
Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.