Spain, Essential Italy and Northern Greece End Athens
Duration
14 Days
Physical rate
Moderate
Start city
Madrid
Available
April 2025 / October 2025
Cities to visit: Madrid; Zaragoza; Barcelona; Costa Azul; Monaco; Génova; Venice; Florence; Rome; San Giovanni In Venere Abbey; Termoli; Bari; Brindisi; Brindisi Igumenitsa Ferry; Igumenitsa; Metsovo; Kalambaca; Delphi; Osios Loukas; Athens
Detailed day by day description
Introduction
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Here below is the itinerary. The information is indicative and may have variations on designated tours.
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.
Day
Distancia total realizada: 640 km.
Paisajes: Variados. Abruptos en algunos tramos, muy áridos en otros, mediterráneos al final.
07:30 hrs. - Salida de Madrid (la hora de salida puede variar ligeramente en base a los hoteles de recogida). Realizamos una breve parada por el camino.
12:30 hrs . - Zaragoza -Llegada. A la llegada nuestro guía hace una orientación sobre la ciudad de Zaragoza dejándoles junto a la Plaza del Pilar para visitar la basílica. Almuerzo incluido a los pasajeros que adquirieron media pensión.
14:15 hrs - Zaragoza -Salida.
18:30 hrs . - Barcelona -Llegada. A su llegada a Barcelona se incluye una breve visita de la ciudad con nuestro guía. Conocerán el monumento a Colón, Pza de Cataluña, Paseo de Gracia, Diagonal, Sagrada Familia. En la sagrada familia se efectúa parada de unos minutos. Montjuich con instalaciones olímpicas, Pza de España. La visita tiene una duración aproximada de una hora y media.
Nota:(En ocasiones la visita puede realizarse en la mañana del día siguiente.)
Paisajes: Variados. Abruptos en algunos tramos, muy áridos en otros, mediterráneos al final.
07:30 hrs. - Salida de Madrid (la hora de salida puede variar ligeramente en base a los hoteles de recogida). Realizamos una breve parada por el camino.
12:30 hrs . - Zaragoza -Llegada. A la llegada nuestro guía hace una orientación sobre la ciudad de Zaragoza dejándoles junto a la Plaza del Pilar para visitar la basílica. Almuerzo incluido a los pasajeros que adquirieron media pensión.
14:15 hrs - Zaragoza -Salida.
18:30 hrs . - Barcelona -Llegada. A su llegada a Barcelona se incluye una breve visita de la ciudad con nuestro guía. Conocerán el monumento a Colón, Pza de Cataluña, Paseo de Gracia, Diagonal, Sagrada Familia. En la sagrada familia se efectúa parada de unos minutos. Montjuich con instalaciones olímpicas, Pza de España. La visita tiene una duración aproximada de una hora y media.
Nota:(En ocasiones la visita puede realizarse en la mañana del día siguiente.)
Distancia total realizada: 650 kmPaisajes: Mediterráneos, agradables, algunas vistas sobre el mar.
- Barcelona –Dispone de tiempo libre en la capital Catalana-. Sugerimos un paseo por el Barrio Gótico, no deje de visitar la catedral. Tiempo para pasear. 12:00 hrs . - Barcelona –salida-. Viajamos hacia Francia. Parada en ruta para almorzar (almuerzo incluido a pasajeros que hayan adquirido media pensión). Continuamos atravesando la región de la Provenza y la Costa Azul siguiendo por el sur Mediterráneo.
21:00 hrs . - Costa Azul –Llegada-. Alojamiento.
- Barcelona –Dispone de tiempo libre en la capital Catalana-. Sugerimos un paseo por el Barrio Gótico, no deje de visitar la catedral. Tiempo para pasear. 12:00 hrs . - Barcelona –salida-. Viajamos hacia Francia. Parada en ruta para almorzar (almuerzo incluido a pasajeros que hayan adquirido media pensión). Continuamos atravesando la región de la Provenza y la Costa Azul siguiendo por el sur Mediterráneo.
21:00 hrs . - Costa Azul –Llegada-. Alojamiento.
Total distance covered: 310 km
Scenery: Pleasant landscapes with historic towns along the way.
Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for the visit to Florence.
08:30 a.m. – We begin the morning with a transfer to the Michelangelo Viewpoint, where you will enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the city. Afterward, we will walk to the historic city center, where we will have a panoramic tour with a local guide of Tuscany’s capital—one of the most visited cities in the country, considered the birthplace of the Renaissance and home to some of the most influential artists and thinkers in history, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Raphael.The tour will take us through the streets of the city center, where we will see the magnificent Gothic cathedral (the Duomo), the ancient stone bridge Ponte Vecchio with its traditional goldsmith shops, and Piazza della Signoria—the political heart of the city, featuring the medieval town hall.The approximate duration of the guided visit is 2 hours.
Afterward, you will have free time to stroll around and have lunch. (Lunch is included for passengers with half-board service.)
4:30 p.m. – Departure from Florence
8:30 p.m. – Arrival in Rome
Scenery: Pleasant landscapes with historic towns along the way.
Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for the visit to Florence.
08:30 a.m. – We begin the morning with a transfer to the Michelangelo Viewpoint, where you will enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the city. Afterward, we will walk to the historic city center, where we will have a panoramic tour with a local guide of Tuscany’s capital—one of the most visited cities in the country, considered the birthplace of the Renaissance and home to some of the most influential artists and thinkers in history, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Raphael.The tour will take us through the streets of the city center, where we will see the magnificent Gothic cathedral (the Duomo), the ancient stone bridge Ponte Vecchio with its traditional goldsmith shops, and Piazza della Signoria—the political heart of the city, featuring the medieval town hall.The approximate duration of the guided visit is 2 hours.
Afterward, you will have free time to stroll around and have lunch. (Lunch is included for passengers with half-board service.)
4:30 p.m. – Departure from Florence
8:30 p.m. – Arrival in Rome
In the morning, we´ll enjoy a three-hour guided tour of the Eternal City, combining a walking tour of Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride to explore one of the oldest and most influential cities of Western civilization. During the tour, we’ll discover iconic sites such as the Arch of Constantine, the exterior of the Colosseum and the Imperial Forums, the Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant’Angelo.
The tour will end around 11:30 a.m. in Vatican City, an independent state within the city of Rome and the center of the Catholic Church. Free time in the afternoon.
The tour will end around 11:30 a.m. in Vatican City, an independent state within the city of Rome and the center of the Catholic Church. Free time in the afternoon.
Free day in Rome. We suggest an exciting excursion to the ancient ruins of Pompeii and the beautiful island of Capri.
Total distance covered: 536 km.
Scenery: We’ll cross the Apennines to the Adriatic Sea coast, enjoying stunning coastal landscapes along the way.
Note: From May to mid-October, if the weather is favorable, you’ll have the chance to swim at Termoli beach. If you’re interested, please remember to bring your swimsuit and a towel.
08:00 a.m. – Departure from Rome. Today, we’ll head towards the Adriatic Sea, passing through the breathtaking landscapes of the Apennine Mountains.
11:30 a.m. – S. Giovanni in Venere Abbey (admission included). We’ll stop at this beautiful 11th-century Benedictine abbey, perched on a hill overlooking the Adriatic Sea and surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. The abbey is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman temple dedicated to Venus.
12:30 p.m. - Departure from S. Giovanni in Venere Abbey.
01:30 p.m. - Termoli. We’ll arrive in this charming seaside town, known for its walled old quarter, 13th-century castle, and Romanesque cathedral. You’ll have time for lunch and a stroll. How about taking a dip in the sea?
03:30 p.m. - Departure from Termoli. We’ll continue our journey south along the Adriatic coastal road.
06:30 p.m. - Bari. Arrival and free time to explore this beautiful port city, inhabited since before Roman times. Its historic center, with narrow winding streets surrounded by ancient walls and dominated by a Norman castle, is one of the symbols of Apulia. The city´s vibrant atmosphere makes it truly special, full of the authentic charm of southern Italy.
08:30 p.m. - Transfer to the hotel.
Scenery: We’ll cross the Apennines to the Adriatic Sea coast, enjoying stunning coastal landscapes along the way.
Note: From May to mid-October, if the weather is favorable, you’ll have the chance to swim at Termoli beach. If you’re interested, please remember to bring your swimsuit and a towel.
08:00 a.m. – Departure from Rome. Today, we’ll head towards the Adriatic Sea, passing through the breathtaking landscapes of the Apennine Mountains.
11:30 a.m. – S. Giovanni in Venere Abbey (admission included). We’ll stop at this beautiful 11th-century Benedictine abbey, perched on a hill overlooking the Adriatic Sea and surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. The abbey is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman temple dedicated to Venus.
12:30 p.m. - Departure from S. Giovanni in Venere Abbey.
01:30 p.m. - Termoli. We’ll arrive in this charming seaside town, known for its walled old quarter, 13th-century castle, and Romanesque cathedral. You’ll have time for lunch and a stroll. How about taking a dip in the sea?
03:30 p.m. - Departure from Termoli. We’ll continue our journey south along the Adriatic coastal road.
06:30 p.m. - Bari. Arrival and free time to explore this beautiful port city, inhabited since before Roman times. Its historic center, with narrow winding streets surrounded by ancient walls and dominated by a Norman castle, is one of the symbols of Apulia. The city´s vibrant atmosphere makes it truly special, full of the authentic charm of southern Italy.
08:30 p.m. - Transfer to the hotel.
Total distance covered: 120 km.
Scenery: Adriatic coast, plains, olive groves.
Note: Be sure to bring some warm clothing so you can enjoy the ferry deck during the beautiful journey.
After breakfast, you’ll have time to explore the old town of Bari, a port city with a history dating back to pre-Roman times. Its narrow streets, churches, and vibrant atmosphere make it a truly special place.
09:00 a.m. - Departure from Bari. We’ll continue our journey along the Adriatic Sea coast.
10:30 a.m. - Brindisi. You’ll have time to explore this walled city, whose large port connects southern Italy with Greece. Enjoy a pleasant seaside walk, visit the impressive Roman column, and wander through the old town´s charming streets.
12:30 p.m. – Departure from Brindisi. We’ll be heading to Greece! We’ll board a modern ferry for a crossing over the Ionian Sea, traveling from Italy to Greece. The scheduled departure is at 1:00 p.m.
09:00 p.m. - Arrival in Igoumenitsa and transfer to the hotel.
Notes:
-You will need to keep your luggage with you during the ferry crossing. If the group is small, you may travel without a Europamundo guide on board, but a new guide will meet you upon arrival.
-In some cases, due to limited accommodation options in Igoumenitsa, your hotel may be in a nearby town.
Scenery: Adriatic coast, plains, olive groves.
Note: Be sure to bring some warm clothing so you can enjoy the ferry deck during the beautiful journey.
After breakfast, you’ll have time to explore the old town of Bari, a port city with a history dating back to pre-Roman times. Its narrow streets, churches, and vibrant atmosphere make it a truly special place.
09:00 a.m. - Departure from Bari. We’ll continue our journey along the Adriatic Sea coast.
10:30 a.m. - Brindisi. You’ll have time to explore this walled city, whose large port connects southern Italy with Greece. Enjoy a pleasant seaside walk, visit the impressive Roman column, and wander through the old town´s charming streets.
12:30 p.m. – Departure from Brindisi. We’ll be heading to Greece! We’ll board a modern ferry for a crossing over the Ionian Sea, traveling from Italy to Greece. The scheduled departure is at 1:00 p.m.
09:00 p.m. - Arrival in Igoumenitsa and transfer to the hotel.
Notes:
-You will need to keep your luggage with you during the ferry crossing. If the group is small, you may travel without a Europamundo guide on board, but a new guide will meet you upon arrival.
-In some cases, due to limited accommodation options in Igoumenitsa, your hotel may be in a nearby town.
Total distance covered: 175 km.
Landscapes: High mountains in northern Greece. Stunning landscapes in the Meteora region.
Note: We’ll visit Orthodox monasteries. Please wear appropriate clothing (women will be provided with skirts upon arrival at the monastery). Comfortable shoes are recommended as there will be a lot of stairs to climb!
09:00 a.m. – Departure from Igoumenitsa. After breakfast, we´ll journey through the tall mountains of Epirus.
10:30 a.m. – Metsovo. Arrival in this picturesque Balkan village nestled among mountains and very popular among tourists. Isolated by mountains from the rest of Greece, it preserves a distinct culture, strongly influenced by Slavic and Turkish traditions. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through its streets lined with traditional stone houses, red tile roofs, and carved wooden balconies.
12:30 p.m. – Departure from Metsovo. Continuing into the region of Thessaly.
02:00 p.m. – Kastraki. We’ll stop in this charming village with breathtaking views over the Meteora Valley where you’ll have some free time for lunch. Afterward, we’ll visit the Meteora, an awe-inspiring World Heritage Site. The name "Metéora" in Greek means "suspended in the air" or "in the sky," reflecting the monasteries perched atop immense rock formations. For centuries, monks and hermits have sought tranquility and solitude in these isolated locations. We´ll explore the entire valley and include admission to one of its most renowned monasteries. Arrival in Kalabaka. Dinner will be included.
Landscapes: High mountains in northern Greece. Stunning landscapes in the Meteora region.
Note: We’ll visit Orthodox monasteries. Please wear appropriate clothing (women will be provided with skirts upon arrival at the monastery). Comfortable shoes are recommended as there will be a lot of stairs to climb!
09:00 a.m. – Departure from Igoumenitsa. After breakfast, we´ll journey through the tall mountains of Epirus.
10:30 a.m. – Metsovo. Arrival in this picturesque Balkan village nestled among mountains and very popular among tourists. Isolated by mountains from the rest of Greece, it preserves a distinct culture, strongly influenced by Slavic and Turkish traditions. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through its streets lined with traditional stone houses, red tile roofs, and carved wooden balconies.
12:30 p.m. – Departure from Metsovo. Continuing into the region of Thessaly.
02:00 p.m. – Kastraki. We’ll stop in this charming village with breathtaking views over the Meteora Valley where you’ll have some free time for lunch. Afterward, we’ll visit the Meteora, an awe-inspiring World Heritage Site. The name "Metéora" in Greek means "suspended in the air" or "in the sky," reflecting the monasteries perched atop immense rock formations. For centuries, monks and hermits have sought tranquility and solitude in these isolated locations. We´ll explore the entire valley and include admission to one of its most renowned monasteries. Arrival in Kalabaka. Dinner will be included.
Total distance covered: 435 km.
Scenery: Stunning landscapes of the Mediterranean and Delphi.
Note: The order of the day’s program may vary; we may visit the Hosios Loukas Monastery before Delphi.
08:00 a.m. – Departure from Kalabaka. We’ll travel through Thessaly towards Central Greece, enjoying spectacular sea views, before reaching Delphi.
11:30 a.m. - Delphi. Admission included to the beautiful archaeological complex overlooking the Gulf of Corinth, a magical place. There will be time for lunch.
02:30 p.m. – Departure from Delphi. We’ll continue our journey amidst mountains with Mount Parnassus dominating the landscape.
03:15 p.m. - Hosios Loukas Monastery. Arrival at one of the most beautiful Byzantine monasteries in Greece, a World Heritage Site, with breathtaking 11th-century mosaics.
04:30 p.m. – Departure from Hosios Loukas.
07:15 p.m. – Athens.
Scenery: Stunning landscapes of the Mediterranean and Delphi.
Note: The order of the day’s program may vary; we may visit the Hosios Loukas Monastery before Delphi.
08:00 a.m. – Departure from Kalabaka. We’ll travel through Thessaly towards Central Greece, enjoying spectacular sea views, before reaching Delphi.
11:30 a.m. - Delphi. Admission included to the beautiful archaeological complex overlooking the Gulf of Corinth, a magical place. There will be time for lunch.
02:30 p.m. – Departure from Delphi. We’ll continue our journey amidst mountains with Mount Parnassus dominating the landscape.
03:15 p.m. - Hosios Loukas Monastery. Arrival at one of the most beautiful Byzantine monasteries in Greece, a World Heritage Site, with breathtaking 11th-century mosaics.
04:30 p.m. – Departure from Hosios Loukas.
07:15 p.m. – Athens.
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
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.
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.
