10-Day Spain and Italy Cultural Cornucopia Tour

What to expect on this itinerary
The cultures and histories of antique worlds come to life within the comforts of contemporary luxuries during your personalized Spain and Italy tour. The enchanting cities of Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, and Florence conserve the essence of ancient life, medieval charm, and renaissance beauty. From the Prado to the Pantheon and from Gaudi to Michelangelo, Spain and Italy are masterpieces of cultural heritage that are brimming with exclusive experiences.
Customizable Itinerary
Madrid – Fascinating Introductory Tour
Madrid is a city known for its vividness. The city combines art, cuisine, and architecture along streets that are lined with medieval mansions, royal palaces, and extravagant confections. Your flight will land at Madrid Barajas International Airport, where your private transfer will greet you upon your arrival. After settling into the comforts of your hotel, your guide will lead you through the fascinating city on an introductory of Plaza Mayor. What once held lavish events like bullfights and parades continues to act as a center for life in Madrid.
What's Included:
Madrid – Royal Palace and Prado Art Museum
Madrid – The Medieval Town of Toledo
Barcelona – Travel by High-Speed Train
Barcelona – The Wonders of Barcelona
Rome – The Ancient Wonders of Rome
Rome – Vatican City and Masterful Artwork
Florence – Art and Historic City Streets
Florence – The Tuscan Cities of Pisa and Lucca
Florence – Depart for Home
Trip Highlights
- Wander the opulent grounds of Madrid’s Royal Palace, which is one of the largest palace complexes in Europe
- Witness the delicate features of Michelangelo’s David in the Galleria Accademia dell’Arte in Florence
- Explore the sensational beauty, intricate architecture, and fascinating design of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
- Discover the depths of ancient history in Rome when visiting the preserved ruins of the famous and infamous Colosseum
- Find breathtaking beauty and intimate stonework in St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City
- See the fascinating list of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, which tilts nearly four degrees
- Traverse the grand galleries in the Prado Museum and search for Spanish and Renaissance masters
- Embrace the fascinating medieval history of Italy by strolling the serene streets of Lucca, which is a Tuscan city that is known for its charming location and preserved defensive walls
Detailed Description
Your 10-day Spain and Italy tour embraces the passion, sophistication, and celebration of life for which both countries are known. Whether indulging in Spain’s Buena Onda or settling into the sweet life of Italy’s La Dolce Vita, you will find inspiration and elation in cities and towns that are unlike any other in the world. You can enrich your life by wandering the unspoiled medieval streets of Toledo or by exploring the maintained antique walls of Lucca. You can touch your palm to the Leaning Tower of Pisa and wander the winding cobblestone alleyways of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. Spain and Italy practically overflow with cultural riches and fascinating heritage.
Spain is a country that is full of dramatic fortifications, captivating artwork, and a consistent setting for a passionate lifestyle. Art imitates life amid the fascinating cathedrals and elegant palaces. The capital city of Madrid enraptures visitors with its sophisticated highlights, such as the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum. The town of Toledo retains its medieval charms, which are accentuated by the mixture of Jewish, Muslim, and Christian heritage. Barcelona is a city of imagination and seaside charms.
Italy has an ineffable style and endless allure, both of which derive from fascinating cultures, regions, towns, and neighborhoods. The riches of Italy represent the cultural cache of architecture and art that was crafted by famous Renaissance masters and ancient emperors. Rome effortlessly blends modern life with historic structures and beguiling artifacts. The Colosseum, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps capture the imagination, and the pristine design of St. Peter’s Basilica adds to the splendors of Rome inside Vatican City. Florence retains its title as the Cradle of the Renaissance with works from Botticelli, Donatello, and Michelangelo. Pisa adds a sense of drama to its former glory with the Leaning Tower, and Lucca offers a peaceful respite in the Tuscan hills away from the decorative sumptuousness of Florence.
Starting Price
$4,500 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
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Zicasso’s travel specialist was a pleasure to work with. She helped me plan our trip of a lifetime to Italy. I told her which cities we wanted to visit and our interests, and she gave me great recommendations for tours and experiences. She was flexible with the itinerary changes I made beforehand and, after our arrival, the pre-arranged transportation was seamless and the hotels were great.
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The travel specialist and her team planned a wonderful 15-day trip, with nine days in Rome and four days in Florence. She found us great accommodations that included a kitchen, which was a must for us. Other travel agents were not able to provide such accommodations.
The drivers we had were professional and picked us up on time. The guides were experts in their field and generally had taught at universities. The guides were very personable and tailored the tours to our interests.
She arranged all the necessary skip-the-line tours. We went to the Vatican with three different tours: the Sistine Chapel, the Gardens, and the necropolis to see St. Peter's tomb.
There were a couple of hiccups in this perfectly planned itinerary. Each time, the travel specialist and her staff were immediately available and guided us through solutions, such as trying to get to the Colosseum during the Roman Marathon.
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