Discover Europe: Italy, France & Spain

• Land at the airport and meet up with your Tour Director and other travelers in your group.
• Transfer to your hotel, located in the center of one of Rome’s trendiest neighborhoods, to check in and get settled in your room.
• Get familiar with the area around your hotel with an introductory walk with your Tour Director.
• Get to know your group and your Tour Director at an included Welcome Dinner.

• See the Colosseum up close and walk along Via dei Fori Imperiali, a grand boulevard lined with the ruins of ancient Roman forums.
• Take in some of Rome’s most iconic landmarks, including Piazza Venezia and Teatro Marcello, an ancient open-air theater that predates the Colosseum.
• Explore the historic Jewish Ghetto, one of Rome’s oldest neighborhoods, with your local guide and hear the stories behind its centuries of history.

Trevi Fountain: Rumor has it, if turn your back to the Trevi Fountain and toss a coin over your shoulder, it guarantees you’ll return to the Eternal City. Throw in a second coin, and you’ll not only come back, but also find love. Fine print: Significant other not guaranteed by EF Ultimate Break.

Shopping on Via del Corso: Walk down the longest pedestrian street in the city for some prime shopping. Populated by both locals and tourists, there’s room for everyone on the narrow store-filled street.

Ask your Tour Director:

• Where to have a golden hour picnic in Florence.
• Their favorite wine window—and the fascinating history behind these quirky Florentine features.
• Where to enjoy an aperitivo with a view—Florence’s rooftop bars are truly iconic.
• Where to find the vintage photo booths you’ve seen all over TikTok.
• For women-owned boutiques and beloved family-run restaurants in the heart of the city.
• About an optional day trip to see Pisa’s famous Leaning Tower (extra cost, seasonal).
• How and when to visit the Uffizi Gallery without the crowds (extra cost).
• Tips for visiting Michelangelo’s David at La Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze (extra cost).
• How and when to visit Florence’s iconic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, nicknamed the Duomo (extra cost).

• Join a local guide for a walking tour of Firenze.  Cross the Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence spanning the Arno River, home to many of Florence’s jewelers and art merchants.
• Stroll the Piazza della Signoria, home to Florence’s seat of power, the Palazzo Vecchio, as well as several intricate sculptures.
• Stand in awe of the Duomo Cathedral and maybe come back during your free time and challenge yourself to climb the 463 steps to the top for stunning views of the city.

Santo Spirito: This beautiful basilica designed by Brunelleschi (who also did the Duomo nbd) is one of the most iconic examples of Renaissance architecture.

The Duomo: This huge cathedral isn’t just an important religious site and architectural masterpiece—it’s also home to works by Michaelangelo, Donatello, and Giotto.

Boboli Gardens: If you wanna see the blueprint for all those other fancy European gardens (cough Versailles), stroll the streets, caves, and fountains of Boboli.

The Ultimate Wine Window Trail: Florence’s wine windows are a quirky, historic way to sip your way through the city—tiny stone openings once used for plague-era wine service, now the most underrated “bar crawl” around.

The Uffizi: Wander the galleries and find yourself face-to-face with Botticelli’s Birth of Venus. one of the world’s most iconic Renaissance paintings, housed in a building that started life as a Medici office block.

Statue of David: You can’t leave Florence without seeing Michelangelo’s 17-foot David at Florence’s Accademia Gallery, carved from a single block of marble in 1501.

• Board your private coach and cruise south toward the French Riviera, taking in the changing landscapes as you leave Italy behind.
• Stop in Monaco for lunch and soak up the ultra-luxe atmosphere of the world’s second-smallest country, where superyachts crowd the harbor and glamorous Monte Carlo is just around the corner.
• Arrive in Nice and get your first taste of the Côte d’Azur, from its colorful streets and pebbly beaches to the sparkling Mediterranean and palm-lined Promenade des Anglais.
• Start exploring at your own pace, whether that means grabbing a glass of rosé, wandering the Old Town, checking out the local art scene, or simply finding a spot by the water and doing absolutely nothing.

Ask your Tour Director

• When’s the best time to hit Cours Saleya Market for snacks, flowers, and peak people-watching.
• Where locals actually go for socca (aka the chickpea pancake you’ll crave daily).
• How to use the tram and bus system to get around the city (which is also super walkable).
• Which souvenir shops sell cool, locally made goods—not the usual fridge magnets.
• The best spot and time for golden-hour along the Promenade des Anglais.
• How to get up to Castle Hill for the “oh mon Dieu” views (and whether the elevator is worth it).
• Where to swim or chill at a nearby beach or cove that feels less touristy.
• Which nearby towns (Antibes, Èze, Villefranche) make the best half-day side quest.
• Where to grab sunset drinks with Med views.

Castle Hill: Colline du Château, as it’s called in French, has the best views in Nice of the ocean and the Old Town.

Promenade des Anglais: Stroll along Nice’s iconic seaside boardwalk lined with palm trees and cafes.

• Discover the Verdon Gorge, a dramatic limestone canyon stretching nearly 15 miles through Provence. A moment for the gorge, truly one of Europe’s most stunning landscapes.
• Grab lunch in a nearby town or village and get a taste of the Provencal countryside before heading to the water.
• Paddle through the famously turquoise waters of the Verdon by canoe or kayak.
• Kick back on the shores of Lac de Sainte-Croix, a gorgeous lake at the mouth of the gorge, and soak up some sunshine before continuing on to Montpellier.

Place de la Comédie: Hang out in Montpellier’s lively central square, grab a café or glass of wine, and people-watch from one of the many outdoor terraces.

Écusson: Get lost in the winding streets of Montpellier’s historic center, packed with cute cafés, boutiques, hidden squares, and photogenic architecture.

Promenade du Peyrou: Stroll through this elegant hilltop park, check out the Arc de Triomphe, and take in sweeping views of the city and surrounding countryside.

Marché du Lez: Eat, drink, shop, and browse this creative riverside hangout filled with food spots, boutiques, galleries, and a laid-back local vibe.

• Settle in for the drive to Barcelona, taking in the changing scenery as you make your way from southern France into Spain.
• Get your first taste of Barcelona on a walk through the iconic Las Ramblas and the atmospheric Gothic Quarter, where winding medieval streets open onto lively plazas, shops, and cafes.
• Spend the evening your way, whether you’re ready to explore Barcelona’s nightlife or join an optional tapas tour to sample some of the city’s local flavor.

• See the Sagrada Família, Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece and one of Barcelona’s most recognizable landmarks.
• Wander through the Gothic Quarter and along Las Ramblas, taking in centuries-old streets, lively plazas, shops, and cafés along the way.
• Get a taste of Gaudí’s Barcelona with views toward Park Güell, where the architect’s colorful, surreal style transformed a hillside into one of the city’s most iconic public spaces.

La Boqueria: Follow your nose to Barcelona’s famous market on Las Ramblas, where colorful produce, jamón, cheese, seafood, and ready-to-eat bites make it dangerously easy to “just grab a snack.”

Barceloneta Beach: Trade sightseeing for sunshine at Barcelona’s city beach, where you can stretch out on the sand, take a dip in the Mediterranean, or grab a drink along the waterfront.

El Born: Wander the cobblestone streets of this effortlessly cool neighborhood, packed with independent boutiques, galleries, cocktail bars, and restaurants tucked into historic buildings.

Bunkers del Carmel: Hike up to these former anti-aircraft bunkers for one of Barcelona’s best panoramic views, especially around sunset.

Casa Batlló: Step inside one of Gaudí’s most imaginative creations, where colorful mosaics, curved walls, and a roof inspired by a dragon make a 1900s townhouse feel like another world.

Gràcia: Wander the leafy streets of this former village-turned-Barcelona neighborhood, where independent boutiques, low-key bars, and lively plazas make it easy to spend a few unplanned hours.

Tapas crawl: Skip the formal dinner plans and make your own food tour with a few rounds of patatas bravas, croquetas, jamón, and whatever else catches your eye.