Barcelona, Southern France & the Italian Riviera
12 days | 14 days with Rome extension
Chase the sun and catch up on history on a riviera-hopping tour of three Mediterranean destinations.
Discover the essence of the Mediterranean with a journey through the sun-kissed landscapes and distinctive cultures of Spain, France, and Italy—plus a glamorous surprise in the form of Monaco’s iconic coastline. Begin in Barcelona, Gaudí’s architectural playground, before meandering through medieval Avignon. Greet the Mediterranean, starting with Nice’s azure waters, before winding through the cliffside tapestry of Cinque Terre and reveling in the Renaissance in Florence. Extend your trip to Rome and fill your heart with the Eternal City’s living history.
Your tour package includes
- 10 nights in handpicked hotels
- 10 breakfasts
- 3 dinners with beer or wine
- 7 sightseeing tours
- Expert Tour Director & local guides
- Private deluxe motor coach
Included highlights
- La Sagrada Família
- Carcassonne
- Avignon
- Papal Palace in Avignon
- Cap Ferrat
- Nice’s Old Town
- Monaco
- Cinque Terre
- Florence Duomo
Itinerary
Overnight Flight
Day 1: Travel day
Board your overnight flight to Barcelona today.
Barcelona
Day 2: Arrival in Barcelona
Included meal: Welcome dinner
Welcome to Spain! Need a little pick-me-up when you arrive? Dive right into Spanish culture with shareable small plates—tapas to locals—like croquetas: crispy, deep-fried rolls with a crunchy exterior and a savory, gooey interior. Wash it all down with an orxata—a sweet, milky drink known as horchata to the broader world but made with tiger nuts in Spain.
Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner, served with beer or wine.
Reviews
Overall rating based on 494 traveler reviews
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of the tour was our amazing guide Alexandra. She created a lovely family feeling and was so much fun. This was our second EF tour. They did a great job and I highly recommend them.
Everything was exceptional, from the hassle-free details of travel to the bus drivers, local tour guides, and especially our Tour Director, Alessio, who was wonderful! This is my fourth EF Tour, and I couldn’t have wished for a better group of people and I even made a wonderful...
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Thank you, Patti, for your kind review and sharing some of your beautiful pictures. We are thrilled to hear you had such an exceptional...
John is a Fantastic tour guide. He is a valuable asset to EF Tours. John makes the tour educational and enjoyable with his wit and charm. The excursions are a great way to learn about history and culture while enjoying the city.
We had a wonderful trip with EF Go Ahead Tours. Our Tour Guide, John, is the Best. He connected with the group immediately with his wit and charm. Our tour buddies were an exceptional group and made for a wonderful experience overall. I’m so thankful to John for his leadership...
For a first time traveler with a group it was an amazing experience to meet the other travelers and become a family with them. I highly recommend to take a group tour you won’t regret it and the tour director was very knowledgeable and had everything planned out. This company...
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Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
Flights
Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.
Add our airfare and you’ll get:
- Round-trip flight for your tour
- Airport transfers at your destination
- A great price locked in today
- 24/7 support from our dedicated service team
- Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
- Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes