Spain, Essential Italy and Northern Greece End Athens (2024)

Dag 1

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Dag 3

Salimos hacia Aragón atravesando tierras de Castilla. En ZARAGOZA nos detenemos brevemente para conocer la Basílica del Pilar. BARCELONA, llegada y breve panorámica en autocar por sus principales arterias para familiarizarnos con la capital catalana. Nota:(En ocasiones la visita puede realizarse en la mañana del día siguiente.)

Dag 4

Tiempo libre en BARCELONA, podrá usted caminar por el Barrio Gótico, Las Ramblas y visitar la catedral. A las 12:00 h salimos hacia Francia y la Costa Azul atravesando la Provenza francesa. Parada en ruta para almorzar. COSTA AZUL, llegada al final del día.

Dag 5

Esta mañana conocemos la Costa Azul; estamos un breve tiempo en NIZA para disfrutar del paseo de los ingleses. Viajamos entre impresionantes paisajes al Principado Independiente de MÓNACO; en ruta hemos conocido las técnicas de fabricación tradicional de perfumes. Continuamos entre magníficos paisajes por la Rivera Italiana, los Alpes se encuentran con el Mediterráneo. VENECIA, llegada al final del día. Alojamiento en la zona de Mestre.

Dag 6

Dag 7

Día en FLORENCIA, por la mañana incluimos una visita panorámica de la ciudad durante la cual conoceremos sus principales atractivos. El centro histórico de la ciudad, las bulliciosas plazas, los puentes sobre el río Arno, las compras en sus mercadillos. Sobre las 16:30 h salimos hacia ROMA, llegada al final de la tarde.

Dag 8

We include a panoramic tour of the capital of Italy and one of the oldest and most influential cities in Western civilization. The Colosseum, the Roman forums, the squares and fountains in the center, the great life of the city. We finish in St. Peter´s of the Vatican, an independent state within the city of Rome and center of the Catholic Church. You can visit the basilica and the museums.In the evening we include a transfer to Trastevere, a lively neighborhood of the city known for its small traditional restaurants.

Dag 9

Free time the whole day to keep exploring the city. Today we suggest you take an optional excursion to Naples, Capri and Pompeii.

Dag 10

Today we travel towards the Adriatic Sea, the landscapes of the Apennine Mountain range are magnificent. TERMOLI, a charming city by the sea whose beach is dominated by the walled old town and where its 13th century castle and Romanesque cathedral stand out. Time for lunch and a walk. We continue towards MONTE SANT´ANGELO, a world heritage site and a place of pilgrimage throughout history, its Romanesque sanctuary located in a cave guarding tombs since the 6th century. Have a walk through the medieval center of the town. We continue to TRANI, “the pearl of the Adriatic”, a magnificent city that embraces the sea and displays its pink Romanesque cathedral. Continuation to BARI, accommodation.

Dag 11

After breakfast we have time to walk through the old town of BARI, a port city inhabited since before Roman times. Its narrow streets, its churches, its lively life make it a very special city. Later we continue to BRINDISI, where we take a modern ferry (scheduled departure at 13:00 hrs.) with which we cross the Ionian Sea. Arrival in IGOUMENITSA, in Greece, after the 8-hour crossing. Accommodation.Note: During the ferry journey you will have to carry your luggage with you. If the group of passengers is not large, during the journey they will travel without an accompanying Europamundo guide. A new guide will be waiting for you upon arrival.

Dag 12

After breakfast we travel through high mountains through the Epirus to METSOVO, a picturesque and touristic Balkan village between mountains. This area, isolated by the mountains from the rest of Greece, retains its distinct culture strongly influenced by the Slavic and Turkish. Time for a stroll through its streets with its traditional architecture of stone houses, red tile roofs and carved wooden balconies. We continue to the region of Thessaly. We stop at KASTRAKI, a picturesque village with beautiful views over the valley of the Meteoras. Time for lunch. We visit the METEORAS, an impressive place declared a World Heritage Site. The word "Metéora" comes from the Greek and means "suspended in the air" or "in the sky." The presence of monasteries on top of some of the immense rock formations is impressive. For centuries, monks and hermits sought tranquility and solitude in these isolated places. We´ll visit the whole valley and include the entrance to one of the most famous monasteries. Arrival at KALAMBAKA. Dinner included.

Dag 13

We will travel south through the Thessaly region. We will arrive in DELPHI after enjoying the view of wonderful landscapes. We include admission to the beautiful archaeological complex that overlooks the Gulf of Corinth with incredible landscapes, time for lunch. After that we travel to the OSIOS LOUKAS MONASTERY, one of the most beautiful Byzantine monasteries in Greece, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its magnificent 11th century mosaics are incredible. We continue towards ATHENS. Arrival in the evening.

Dag 14

After breakfast, end of our services.