Mediterranean Travel Guide

With fascinating ancient ruins, captivating artwork, immersive coastline, and legendary cuisine, the Mediterranean is a feast for all your senses. From natural beauty to vibrant cities, enticing recipes to the relaxed pace, our Mediterranean Travel Guide inspiration and helpful tips for you to discover must-see destinations, things to do, and the best time to visit for your perfect trip.

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Amalfi Coast, Italy

Best Time to Visit the Mediterranean

A Mediterranean vacation is spectacular at the edge of the region’s summer months, with the best time to visit from May to June and September to October....
Beautiful view of  a village on the Amalfi Coast in Italy

Top 5 Things to Do in the Mediterranean

The magnificent Mediterranean coastlines, modern cities, and historic neighborhoods offer sensational experiences and the following outlines the top five...
View of the Amalfi Coast from Villa Rufalo gardens in Ravello, Italy

6 Best Places to Visit in the Mediterranean

Before you plan your Mediterranean vacation, be sure to consider the following information on the six best places to visit. From the historic neighborhoods...
Town of Dubrovnik, UNESCO world heritage, Croatia

How to Plan a Trip to the Mediterranean: Frequently Asked Questions

The Mediterranean remains a firm favorite among international travelers and we share everything you need to know about how to plan a trip to the region...
Kaputaş Beach on the Lycian Coast in Turkey

15 Best Beaches in the Mediterranean

The 15 best beaches in the Mediterranean are perfect for memorable vacations in seaboard countries or those that are part of the greater region. From...
Gorgeouse beach and the clear blue Mediterranean sea in Paxos, Greece

Our 7 Best Mediterranean Vacations

Our seven best Mediterranean vacations celebrate the dynamic destination by showing the surprising diversity of culture, landscapes, and charm. From...
Côte d'Azur or French Riviera in France

How to Spend 2 Weeks in the Mediterranean

How to tour the Mediterranean in two weeks depends on your travel preferences and style, but our examples of how to structure your personalized trip are...
Logar Valley, Slovenia.

Discover the Best Off-the-Beaten-Path Mediterranean Destinations

Our best off-the-beaten-path Mediterranean destinations unfurl unique landscapes, powerful scenery, surprising cultural treasures, and fewer visitors....
The town Oai on the Caldera of Santorini, Greece.

12 Best Places to Visit in Greece

On a journey to the best places to visit in Greece, you will explore a landscape where antiquity meets the effortless luxury of the modern Mediterranean....
Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

10 Best Places to Visit in Croatia

From historic old towns to island paradises and breathtaking landscapes, the best places to visit in Croatia offer something to excite every kind of traveler....
Plaza d'Espańa in Seville, Spain

10 Best Places to Visit in Spain

Spain is a treasure trove of highlights, from Mediterranean beaches to breathtaking Moorish palaces you can discover in these 10 best places to visit....
A farmhouse sitting in sunny fields in Tuscany.

7 Best Places to Visit in Italy

The essence of the best places to visit in Italy lies not in crowded piazzas, but in secrets whispered by the marble of a Medici palace, the citrus-kissed...
Balloons over Cappadocia in Turkey.

How to Plan Your Zicasso Trip in 4 Easy Steps

Explore the world with Zicasso by working with top travel specialists who will bring your dream vacation to life. Our primary goal is to make planning,...
Aerial view of luxury overwater bungalows on Bora Bora island in French Polynesia.

How to Plan Your Zicasso Trip Budget in 3 Easy Steps

Knowing your budget is an essential component of any trip-planning process. Whether the sky's the limit or you have specific parameters, a customized...

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Reviews of Zicasso's Mediterranean Vacation Packages & Tours

Based on 14241 verified traveler reviews.

Morocco, Portugal Trip Review: Marrakech, Atlas Mountains, Agafay Desert, Lisbon, Douro Valley, Wine Tasting, Boat Ride, Cooking Class, Fado Show, 10 Nights

We just completed our amazing trip to Marrakech and Portugal… this trip exceeded our expectations. We (six of us—three couples) have so many memories from this trip; ones we will cherish for a long time.

First, we want to especially thank our travel specialist. Thank you—you made our trip the best.

Highlights included having every transfer smooth and on time, and every guide we had during the trip was super-engaged and informative.

All six of us highly recommend the travel company and our travel specialist in particular. We will definitely utilize this travel company again!

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Italy Travel Review: Rome, 10-Night Trip

We had a wonderful family vacation. We were very well informed along the way and did not have any trouble during the trip. Zicasso’s travel company was very responsive and provided amazing support.

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Italy Tour Review: Rome, 2 Weeks

I shall cry it from the mountain top! We received all-star, professional service from the moment we began planning the trip until I returned home. Zicasso travel company was easy to contact and highly responsive.

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Italy Vacation Review: Cooking Class, Olive Oil Farm, 9-Day Trip

Our trip was fantastic. Zicasso’s travel specialist and the travel company were great to work with, and planned everything just as we had hoped.

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Protugal, Spain, Morocco Vacation Review: Marrakech, Seville, Madrid, Camel Ride, Waterfall Hike, 2 Weeks

The trip was very enjoyable. Zicasso’s travel specialist was very responsive to changes during the trip. It was long and the boys got tired, so we were adding and subtracting activities daily.

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Spain Travel Review: Cooking Class, 6 Nights

A flawless Spanish escape–Zicasso’s travel specialist is a mastermind!

Our recent vacation, organized by Zicasso’s tour operator, was nothing short of perfection. We worked closely with the travel specialist and I cannot recommend her and her team highly enough. If you are looking for a travel planner who combines a deep personal touch with the efficiency of a world-class executive assistant, look no further.

The Logistics: Seamless and Stress-Free

From the moment we arrived, we felt completely taken care of. One of the best decisions the travel specialist suggested was booking an extra night at our first hotel. This allowed us to check in immediately upon arrival rather than waiting until the afternoon. Those extra hours of rest gave us the energy to actually enjoy our first evening in Spain rather than losing a day to jet lag.

We also loved the small, thoughtful details, like having all of our tickets fully printed and ready for us at check-in. It removed every bit of "digital friction" and let us focus entirely on the experience.

The Accommodations and Experts

The hotel selections were fantastic; not only were the properties beautiful, but they were perfectly central to all the action. This was complemented by the guides the travel specialist arranged for us. Each one was exceptional, truly knowledgeable, and brought the history and culture of Spain to life in a way we never could have discovered on our own.

The Personal Touch and Proactive Care

The standout highlight for us was the cooking class—it was an absolute blast and something we will definitely be doing again on future trips.

However, what truly sets this team apart is their proactive "watchful eye." We had a train delay during our trip and before we even realized there might be a conflict, her team was already on it. They had contacted our vendors and adjusted our pick-up and tour times before we even knew there was an issue. It felt like having a personal executive assistant watching over us 24/7.

Final Verdict

We wouldn't have changed a single item. This was a perfect vacation. Huge thanks to the travel specialist and the entire tour operator for making our dream trip a reality!

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