Bella Italia Tour
10 Days
from
$1849
Per person, double occupancy, excludes roundtrip airfare
Take a journey you won’t forget! Enjoy an Italy vacation where you will visit site after legendary site all the way from Rome to Milan.
Best of Southern Spain
Tour Starts:
Madrid, Spain
Tour Ends:
Barcelona, Spain
Day 1
Depart USA for Madrid
Your trip to Spain begins with an overnight transatlantic flight to Madrid.
Day 2
Arrive in Madrid
Welcome to Madrid, where your trip of a lifetime begins! If you purchased airline tickets through YMT Vacations, a friendly representative will welcome you at the airport and transport you to the hotel. The evening is yours to enjoy until guests are invited to sit down for a delicious dinner at the hotel. Get acquainted with your traveling companions and learn about the exciting days ahead. (D)
Porcel Torre Garden or similar
Day 3
Madrid
Wake up in Madrid, the capital city of Spain. Today we will take you on a panoramic tour including photo stops at some of Madrid’s most historic and iconic sights. See Plaza de España, Plaza de Colon, Plaza de la Independencia, Plaza Mayor, the Old City Center, Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, Retiro Park, and the upscale Salamanca neighborhood. Enjoy a walking tour of Toledo Old Town including admission to the stunning Toledo Cathedral; Toledo Cathedral is considered by many to be the greatest example of Gothic architecture in the world, and is just one of three 13th-century High Gothic cathedrals in all of Spain. The evening will be at your leisure to enjoy a delicious meal and the many museums, cafes, and pristine parks of this cultural hotspot. (B)
Porcel TorreGarden Hotel or similar
OPTION: FLAMENCO SHOW & DINNER AT LAS CARBONERAS
Go to the Tablao Las Carboneras restaurant for a three-course Spanish meal followed by a Flamenco show. Starts at $159 p/p. Price varies by departure date. Please add this option at time of booking.
Day 4
Madrid to Seville via Córdoba
One the way from Madrid to Seville, travel to Córdoba in the history-rich region of Andalusia. Enjoy a walking tour of Córdoba’s Jewish quarter, Calleja de las Flores, or flower street, and La Mezquita, an 8th century Mosque turned gorgeous Catholic Cathedral. Tour the breathtaking Mosque Cathedral, known as one of Europe’s greatest works of Islamic architecture. You will be entranced by the detailed Moorish archways that line the prayer hall made of rich jasper, onyx, and marble. Continue to Seville for a relaxing evening on your own. (B)
AC Sevilla or similar
Day 5
Seville
Spend the day in stunning Seville on a panoramic tour of Andalusia’s capital where Gothic architecture, medieval history, and Arabian culture combine to create a truly unique setting. From the comfort of your coach, see Plaza de España, the Gothic Seville Cathedral, and the medieval Alcázar de Segovia castle complex. Take a short walking tour of Santa Cruz, Seville’s medieval Jewish quarter. Spend the evening at your leisure or join us on one of our unforgettable optional tours. (B)
AC Sevilla or similar
OPTION: TOUR OF THE SEVILLE CATHEDRAL AND TAPAS
Visit the inside of the Cathedral of Seville with a guide, followed by a short tapas tour at the famous El Pasaje restaurant. Starts at $79 p/p. Price varies by departure date. Please add this option at time of booking.
Day 6
Seville & Granada
Take a scenic drive from Seville to Granada this morning and enjoy a tour in Granada. Your walking tour includes Granada’s Royal Chapel, old silk market, Corral de Carbón, and the picturesque Plaza Bib-Rambla—a gorgeous city square that buzzes with energy. If you wish to reserve tickets to visit the famous Alhambra complex of Granada, you will have plenty of free time in the afternoon to visit. In the evening, enjoy a delicious meal at your hotel in Granada. (B, D)
Hotel Axilares or similar
Day 7
Alicante & Valencia
Take a scenic journey to Valencia, with a lovely stop in Alicante for lunch on your own. Alicante is a perfect little beach town, and its fresh seafood is not to be missed. Look up to Mount Benacantil to see the sand-colored remains of Santa Bárbara Castle, the imposing fortress that protected Alicante dating back to the 9th century. Spend the evening in Valencia, where you can relax or find an outdoor cafe that serves Paella right here in the town where the famous dish was created! (B, D)
Eurostars Acteon or similar
Day 8
Valencia to Barcelona
Start your day with breakfast and a tour of Valencia; this former Roman colony is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Spain due to its appealing combination of culture and history. Your panoramic tour includes Plaza de Toros, Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, L’Oceanogràfic Museum, port, and marina. Take a walking tour of Old Town, and of the towering Cathedral of Valencia. Continue to Barcelona, your home for the next two nights. (B)
H10 Itaca or similar
Day 9
Barcelona and Montserrat
Barcelona’s over 7,000 years of history functions as a unique backdrop for this thoroughly modern city. The city of Barcelona boasts 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, not to mention a long, sandy coastline, fabulous food, and terrific shopping. Take a city tour where you will see Montjuic, Sagrada Familia, Passeig De Gracia with Gaudí buildings, Port Olympic, and the Arc de Triomf. Finally take an included funicular ride up to the site of the Sanctuary of Montserrat Mountain, an 11th century Benedictine monastery hidden in the towering Montserrat range high above Catalonia. Your night ends with an included farewell dinner. (B, D)
H10 Itaca or similar
Day 10
Depart for Home (B)
Tour Starts:
Madrid, Spain
Tour Ends:
Barcelona, Spain
Day 1
Depart USA for Madrid
Your trip to Spain begins with an overnight transatlantic flight to Madrid.
Day 2
Arrive in Madrid
Welcome to Madrid, where your trip of a lifetime begins! If you purchased airline tickets through YMT Vacations, a friendly representative will welcome you at the airport and transport you to the hotel. The evening is yours to enjoy until guests are invited to sit down for a delicious dinner at the hotel. Get acquainted with your traveling companions and learn about the exciting days ahead. (D)
Porcel Torre Garden or similar
Day 3
Madrid
Wake up in Madrid, the capital city of Spain. Today we will take you on a panoramic tour including photo stops at some of Madrid’s most historic and iconic sights. See Plaza de España, Plaza de Colon, Plaza de la Independencia, Plaza Mayor, the Old City Center, Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, Retiro Park, and the upscale Salamanca neighborhood. Enjoy a walking tour of Toledo Old Town including admission to the stunning Toledo Cathedral; Toledo Cathedral is considered by many to be the greatest example of Gothic architecture in the world, and is just one of three 13th-century High Gothic cathedrals in all of Spain. The evening will be at your leisure to enjoy a delicious meal and the many museums, cafes, and pristine parks of this cultural hotspot. (B)
Porcel TorreGarden Hotel or similar
OPTION: FLAMENCO SHOW & DINNER AT LAS CARBONERAS
Go to the Tablao Las Carboneras restaurant for a three-course Spanish meal followed by a Flamenco show. Starts at $159 p/p. Price varies by departure date. Please add this option at time of booking.
Day 4
Madrid to Cordoba
On the way from Madrid to Seville, travel to Córdoba in the history-rich region of Andalusia. Enjoy a walking tour of Córdoba’s Jewish quarter, Calleja de las Flores, or flower street, and La Mezquita, an 8th century Mosque turned gorgeous Catholic Cathedral. Tour the breathtaking Mosque Cathedral, known as one of Europe’s greatest works of Islamic architecture. You will be entranced by the detailed Moorish archways that line the prayer hall made of rich jasper, onyx, and marble. (B)
Hotel Castillo (Palma del Rio) or similar
Day 5
Cordoba to Sevilla
Enjoy a leisurely departure from your hotel in Cordoba (Palma de Rio) in the morning after a delicious breakfast to meet your guide in the charming city of Seville! Spend the day in stunning Seville on a panoramic tour of Andalusia’s capital where Gothic architecture, medieval history, and Arabian culture combine to create a truly unique setting. From the comfort of your coach, see Plaza de España, the Gothic Seville Cathedral, and the medieval Alcázar de Segovia castle complex. Take a short walking tour of Santa Cruz, Seville’s medieval Jewish quarter. Spend the evening at your leisure or join us on one of our unforgettable optional tours. (B)
AC Sevilla or similar
OPTION: TOUR OF THE SEVILLE CATHEDRAL AND TAPAS
Visit the inside of the Cathedral of Seville with a guide, followed by a short tapas tour at the famous El Pasaje restaurant. Starts at $79 p/p. Price varies by departure date. Please add this option at time of booking.
Day 6
Seville day at leisure
Enjoy a day off from driving to explore this fantastic and vibrant city at your leisure, or consider joining one of our optional tours! (B)
Hotel Axilares or similar
Day 7
Seville & Granada
Take a scenic drive from Seville to Granada this morning and enjoy a tour in Granada. Your walking tour includes Granada’s Royal Chapel, old silk market, Corral de Carbón, and the picturesque Plaza Bib-Rambla—a gorgeous city square that buzzes with energy. If you wish to reserve tickets to visit the famous Alhambra complex of Granada, you will have plenty of free time in the afternoon to visit. In the evening, enjoy a delicious meal at your hotel in Granada. (B, D)
Hotel Axilares or similar
Day 8
Alicante & Valencia
Take a scenic journey to Valencia, with a lovely stop in Alicante for lunch on your own. Alicante is a perfect little beach town, and its fresh seafood is not to be missed. Look up to Mount Benacantil to see the sand-colored remains of Santa Bárbara Castle, the imposing fortress that protected Alicante dating back to the 9th century. Spend the evening in Valencia, where you can relax or find an outdoor cafe that serves Paella right here in the town where the famous dish was created! (B, D)
Eurostars Acteon or similar
Day 9
Valencia to Barcelona
Start your day with breakfast and a tour of Valencia; this former Roman colony is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Spain due to its appealing combination of culture and history. Your panoramic tour includes Plaza de Toros, Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, L’Oceanogràfic Museum, port, and marina. Take a walking tour of Old Town, and of the towering Cathedral of Valencia. Continue to Barcelona, your home for the next two nights. (B)
H10 Itaca or similar
Day 10
Barcelona and Montserrat
Barcelona’s over 7,000 years of history functions as a unique backdrop for this thoroughly modern city. The city of Barcelona boasts 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, not to mention a long, sandy coastline, fabulous food, and terrific shopping. Take a city tour where you will see Montjuic, Sagrada Familia, Passeig De Gracia with Gaudí buildings, Port Olympic, and the Arc de Triomf. Finally take an included funicular ride up to the site of the Sanctuary of Montserrat Mountain, an 11th century Benedictine monastery hidden in the towering Montserrat range high above Catalonia. Your night ends with an included farewell dinner. (B, D)
H10 Itaca or similar
Day 11
Depart for Home (B)
Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Hotels may differ depending on date. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. By their nature, all tour vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. Please ask your Travel Consultant for more information.
YMT Vacations itineraries may contain suggestions for activities for your leisure time; these suggestions do not constitute a recommendation nor an endorsement of any specific service provider and the decision to participate in any such activities should be made independently.
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10 Days
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$1749
Per person, double occupancy, excludes roundtrip airfare. Passport required.
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