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Discover Spain’s lively cosmopolitan capital on a 5-day tour that lets you experience its historical highlights, traditional cuisine, and more. Explore by coach and on foot, witnessing bustling centers like Plaza Mayor and the aromatic Mercado Central. Then, stop in at one of the world’s premier art museums, Museo del Prado, and marvel at the 1,500 pieces on display (it houses around 7,000 in its reserves!). You’ll also have ample free time to explore the Spanish capital on your own and make independent discoveries. Vamos!
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Fly overnight to Madrid, Spain
You’ll begin your European journey with an overnight flight to Madrid, Spain
Arrive in Madrid
Welcome to Madrid, Spain’s energetic capital! Check into your centrally located hotel and settle in before a brief orientation walk and a Welcome Dinner at your hotel.
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Explore Madrid's landmarks and try traditional tapas
Explore vibrant Madrid on foot, walking through Plaza Sol and Plaza Mayor, savoring city views, and passing multiple other historic monuments. Later, visit the city’s Mercado Central for an included tapas tasting! Then in the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the Museo del Prado, one of the world’s premier art galleries that houses around 7,000 paintings. This evening is at your leisure, with dinner on your own.
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Explore Madrid at your leisure
Enjoy a free day to pursue your own interests with recommendations provided by your Tour Coordinator. Wander the city’s many squares, shop for espadrilles and other classic Spanish products, and get your fill of tapas. Enjoy an included dinner at your hotel this evening.
Transfer to Barcelona and begin your main journey
This morning after breakfast, check out of your hotel, board a high-speed train to Barcelona and begin your main journey!
Journey forth to food, beauty, and fun in Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. This three-night extension trip allows more time to dive into Italy’s prettiest scenery and most fascinating historic hotspots. Begin with a high-speed train to Naples for a stunning panoramic tour. Then, explore one of Italy’s most gorgeous and iconic regions, the Amalfi Coast, reveling in its cliff-lined villages dotted by pastel-colored homes framed by a beautiful turquoise Mediterranean Sea. Finally, feel the power and deep history of the ancient city of Pompeii. Best of all, your Adventure Leader stays with you during the extension to provide even more insights, recommendations, and connections, and to ensure an exquisite experience along the coast!
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Fly overnight to Naples, Italy
You’ll begin your European journey with an overnight flight to Naples, Italy.
Arrive in Naples and transfer to Sorrento
You’ll arrive in Naples this morning, then transfer a high-speed train to Sorrento. Later, check into your centrally located hotel and settle in before a brief orientation walk and Welcome Briefing. Dinner is on your own this evening, ask your Program Director for recommendations.
Sight-see in Sorrento and visit an agriturismo farm
Set out with your adventure leader for sightseeing this morning in this beautiful little resort town with a big reputation. Stroll past lemon trees against the backdrop of the glittering Mediterranean as you learn more about your home for the next two nights. Following the tour, you’ll have the afternoon at leisure.
Later, depart for a very special dinner at a local agriturismo farm owned by an Italian family. Enjoy a pizza-making demonstration and savor a home-cooked Italian meal complete with limoncello for sipping!
Discover the pristine Amalfi coastline
Enjoy a day of sightseeing along the Amalfi Coast. Beginning in dashing Positano, embark on a scenic cruise of this stunning coastline that reveals the dramatic beauty, craggy Mediterranean landscape, and charming cliffside towns that comprise this region. Your cruise will end in Amalfi, with time on your own for lunch. We’ll return to Sorrento this afternoon, and you’ll have the rest of your day at leisure.
Explore the ancient city of Pompeii and begin your main journey
This morning, set off on a guided visit to the staggering ruins of Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried under the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Afterward, board a high-speed train back to Rome and begin your main journey!
Arrive in Sorrento and discover the lost city of Pompeii
Welcome to Sorrento! After a high-speed train ride from Rome to this picturesque resort town, you’ll check into your centrally located hotel and get settled.
Then, set off on a guided visit to the staggering ruins of Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried under the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and the rest of you day at leisure.
Sightsee in Sorrento and visit an agriturismo farm
Set out with your Tour Director for sightseeing this morning in this beautiful little resort town with a big reputation. Stroll past lemon trees against the backdrop of the glittering Mediterranean as you learn more about your home for the next two nights. Following the tour, you’ll have the afternoon at leisure.
Later, depart for a special dinner at a local agriturismo farm owned by an Italian family. Enjoy a pizza-making demonstration and savor a home-cooked Italian meal complete with limoncello for sipping!
Enjoy a day of sightseeing along the Amalfi Coast. Beginning in dashing Positano, embark on a scenic cruise of this stunning coastline that reveals the dramatic beauty, craggy Mediterranean landscape, and charming cliffside towns that comprise this region. Your cruise will end in Amalfi, with time on your own for lunch. You’ll return to Sorrento this afternoon and have the rest of your day at leisure.
Fly home
After breakfast, transfer to the Naples airport for your flight home.
Arrive in Madrid, Spain
Today, you’ll leave Barcelona on a high-speed train bound for Madrid. Upon arrival, you’ll be whisked away on a panoramic tour of Spain’s capital city. Afterward, check into your hotel and enjoy dinner on your own in this city of gastronomical delights.
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Enjoy a free day to pursue your own interests with recommendations provided by your Program Manager. Wander the city’s many squares, shop for espadrilles and other classic Spanish products, and get your fill of tapas. Enjoy an included dinner at your hotel this evening.
After breakfast, depart for the Madrid airport for your flight home.
