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

The 12 best places to visit in Greece invite travelers to explore ancient ruins, vineyards, sun-kissed beaches, and walkable cities. When you think of...
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 12980 verified traveler reviews.

Tracy S.
Italy Trip Review: Bike Tour, 5 Nights

It was a great experience! Every activity was fun and interesting. The guides and drivers were wonderful. You made our trip so easy.

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Judy B.
Italy Trip Review: Rome, Milan, Venice, Lake Como, 1 Week

Everything went perfectly. We had such a good time. All our tour guides were expert historians. All the car pick-ups and trains went smoothly. We added a last-minute tour in another city and Zicasso's travel specialists were so accommodating. I highly recommend them.

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Michael W.
Italy Vacation Review: Florence, Tuscany, Umbria, Local Cuisine, Museums, 14-Day Trip

My wife and I recently returned from our first trip to Italy and want to highly recommend Zicasso's travel specialist and her company for creating the perfect vacation for us. It was a two-month process of back and forth, but no matter what we asked of her, she delivered several options.

We had a perfect mix of historical Florence and its museums, and wonderful restaurants, and the Tuscany and Umbria countryside experience. And on our first day, when our flight into Florence got diverted to Milan, we had the peace of mind that our travel specialist was there to help with her much appreciated support.

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Rebecca P.
Morocco Travel Review: Marrakech, Essaouira, Agafay Desert, Atlas Mountains, Food Tour, ATV Ride, Pottery Class, Local Cuisine, 9-Day Trip

Our experience in Morocco was nothing short of amazing, thanks to the very talented team at Zicasso’s travel company. Our family was absolutely delighted with the level of care and attention to detail for each activity and lodging we enjoyed during our nine days in Marrakech, Essaouira, Agafay Desert, and, finally, our hotel in the Atlas Mountains.

Let's start with our driver, who impressed us daily with the way he navigated our very comfortable van through very challenging streets and roadways. We always felt extremely safe with him behind the wheel and he was so nice with our kids! When our youngest started to feel carsick going through the Atlas Mountains, our driver did everything he could to make the journey smooth—drove extra slow, pulled over whenever we asked for a little break, and made sure the car was always stocked with plastic bags and plenty of water. We highly recommend our driver, along with each tour guide arranged through the travel company.

Our travel specialist, and the owner, has assembled a fantastic group of people who clearly love their work. You will leave the country with an authentic cultural experience, not just a stamp in the passport. If you get an opportunity, do the backstreet food tour with our guide in Marrakech. She was so hospitable and introduced us to some truly tasty food. My children (ages seven and 12) even ate snails in the market with us! So yes, try the snails, along with whatever else she recommends.

Another tip: if you want a desert ATV experience, but do not want to trek to the Sahara, please consider visiting Essaouira and book an ATV tour there. There are some impressive sand dunes near the beach and we had an absolute blast trekking over those. The ATV route is gorgeous; you get the beach and the desert landscape in one go.

If you want an overnight desert experience, without going to the Sahara, then absolutely go to the Agafay Desert. A camel ride at sunset was a magical first for our children.

Finally, I want to say that the travel company goes above and beyond if there are travel hiccups. On our final night in Morocco, we received a text from our airline saying our flight had been cancelled (part of the massive Airbus recall). There were zero flights out of Marrakech and we needed to be back in the States in two days. My husband found a flight from Casablanca the next day and the travel specialist graciously provided transportation for us for the three-and-a-half-hour drive. We felt like booking with the our travel specialist was like having extra travel insurance! Sincere thanks to him and the entire team.

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Patricia H.
Spain Vacation Review: Seville, Barcelona, Cooking Class, Gaudi Experience, Mosaic Workshop, 9-Day Trip

We received excellent customer service from Zicasso's travel company.

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Peter B.
France Tour Review: Marseille, 12-Day Trip

The process of dealing with Zicasso’s travel specialist on this trip was very easy and efficient. She put together a great itinerary for us, so the actual experience of the trip was very smooth and enjoyable.

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