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Mediterranean Coastal Journey (Bus Tour)

Spain, France & Italy

Summary:

Venture along the glittering Mediterranean coast on an immersive journey connecting the Spanish, French and Italian Rivieras. Taste your way along the Mediterranean coast sampling traditional Catalan specialties in a 17th-century farmhouse, flavorful Prov...

Duration
16 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
15-Jun-2025
Starting at
± EUR 4,683.00
Price per day
± EUR 293.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • Dates and Details
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  • Collette
 
Operator
Collette
Tour
Mediterranean Coastal Journey
Sub-Title
Spain, France & Italy
Travel Style
Bus Tour
Categories
tour category: Fishingtour category: Boattour category: Walkingtour category: Expert Guide

Summary

Venture along the glittering Mediterranean coast on an immersive journey connecting the Spanish, French and Italian Rivieras. Taste your way along the Mediterranean coast sampling traditional Catalan specialties in a 17th-century farmhouse, flavorful Provençal cuisine in Marseille, and traditional focaccia in Genoa. Enjoy the iconic must-sees and venture to gems off the beaten path, like the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside. Take a step into the culture and meet the locals. From chameleonic Barcelona to sun-kissed Nice; from glamorous Monaco to the rolling hills of the Chianti countryside, find your dream Mediterranean journey.

Map: Mediterranean Coastal Journey (Collette)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Overnight Flight
Day 2
Barcelona, Spain
Day 3
Barcelona
Day 4
Barcelona
Day 5
Barcelona-Girona-Costa Brava
Day 6
Costa Brava-Figueres
Day 7
Costa Brava-Marseille, France
Day 8
Marseille
Day 9
Marseille-Aix-En-Provence-Nice, French Riviera
Day 10
Nice
Day 11
Nice-Monaco-Monte Carlo-Genoa, Italy
Day 12
Genoa-Portofino-Genoa
Day 13
Genoa-Cinque Terre-Genoa
Day 14
Genoa-Florence-Tuscan Countryside
Day 15
Tuscan Countryside-Truffle Hunting-San Gimignano
Day 16
Tuscan Countryside-Tour Ends

Countries (2): Italy, Spain

Travel Cities (7): Barcelona, Calella De Palafrugell, Cinque Terre, Costa Brava, Florence, Genoa, Venice

Highlights

City

  • Barcelona

Attraction

  • La Casa Batlló
  • Parc Guell

City

  • Costa Brava

Attraction

  • Choice on Tour: Cosquer Cave Museum or Marseille Soap Experience
  • Impact Moment

City

  • Aix-en-Provence
  • French Riviera

Attraction

  • Monaco-Montecarlo

City

  • Portofino
  • Cinque Terre
  • Florence

Attraction

  • Truffle Hunting

City

  • San Gimignano

Included in Price

Culinary

  • Visit an ancient abbey turned winery for a tour of the cellars and a taste of their wine.
  • Discover the flavors of the Italian Riviera at a local restaurant renowned for its cheese-filled focaccia and home-made pesto sauce.
  • Dine on traditional Catalan specialties in a 17th-century farmhouse transformed into a local restaurant.

Experience

  • Soak up the views from the medieval city walls of Girona.
  • Impact Moment: Dine at a restaurant solidale (solidarity restaurant) in Marseille that uses its profits to give meals to the poor.
  • Set out through the rolling hills and olive groves of Tuscany in the company of a truffle hunter and his truffle-sniffing dogs.

Optional, not included

Marseille: Wine Tasting in the Marseille Countrysi

  • Follow the wine route in Provence and get a taste of France’s oldest wine region. Settle in for a 40-minute drive across rocky mountain roads and take in sprawling, historic vineyards. Your destination? A local winery. You’ll find a chateau at the foot of Mount Sainte Victoire where you’ll get a deeper understanding of wine. With five tastings, there’s plenty of opportunity to find your new favorite vintage. Duration approximately 3 hour(s). Transportation is included.


Nice: A Day in St. Paul de Vence & Grasse

  • Explore historic St. Paul de Vence, an artists’ haven situated atop a hill overlooking the beautiful countryside. Wander along the narrow lanes of this charming walled medieval village, soaking in its distinctive light, said to have inspired artists such as Matisse and poet Jacques Prévert. Continue to Grasse, the capital of French perfume. Here, discover the secrets of perfume making during a hands-on workshop led by an expert perfumer, affectionately referred to as a "nez" (nose). Duration approximately 9 hour(s). Transportation is included.


Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Barcelona

Arrow Going To

Florence

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