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54 | WESTERN EUROPE Day 1. Arrive Rome. Arrive in Rome by midday and be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Join a local guide to see some of Rome's most famous sights. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner. Two Night Stay: Rome, Hotel Bernini Bristol. D Day 2. Rome. Set out on an Ancient Rome tour, including the Colosseum. Later, visit the Vatican, where you'll see Michelangelo's renowned artwork in the Sistine Chapel. B Day 3. Rome, San Gimignano, Florence. Travel to the medieval walled town of San Gimignano. Over a Tuscan lunch, you'll taste locally-made olive oils, delicious antipasti and regional wines. Afterwards, continue your journey to the city of Florence. Two Night Stay: Florence, Grand Hotel Villa Medici. BLD Day 4. Florence. Today, visit the Galleria dell'Accademia, and see Michelangelo's statue of David, then explore Florence on a guided tour. Later, enjoy a private market and brunch at Florence's Central Market including a glass of local Prosecco. B Day 5. Santa Margherita Liguere, Nice. Drive to the picturesque Santa Margherita Liguere for a relaxing lunch overlooking the bustling marina and bay. Continue onto Nice, the capital of the French Riviera. Two Night Stay: Nice, Le Negresco Hotel. BLD Day 6. Nice, Monte Carlo. Take in Nice's rich heritage on a guided tour. Afterwards, head to the glamorous Monte Carlo. During a walking tour, visit the Prince's Palace of Monaco. B Day 7. Aix-en-Provence, Montpellier. Depart Nice and drive to Aix-en-Provence, former capital of the Provence region, famous as the home of Paul Cézanne. Soak up the historic atmosphere on a walking tour. Enjoy lunch in the heart of the city. This afternoon travel to Montpellier. Stay: Domaine de Verchant, Montpellier. BLD Day 8. Montpellier, Barcelona. This morning explore medieval streets of Montpellier. Meet a craftsman of stringed instruments and enjoy a violin making demonstration. After lunch in Perpignan continue to Barcelona. Two Night Stay: Barcelona, Grand Hotel or similar. BL RIVIERA & IBERIAN COAST 24 DAYS – ROME TO LONDON 9 Night Land Journey | 14 Nights MS Island Sky – Soft Expedition Douarnenez Locronan SPAIN PORTUGAL FRANCE ITALY UK Valencia Cartagena San Gimignano Granada Cadiz Seville Portimao Lisbon Porto A Coruna Bilbao Bordeaux Le Verdon Saint Malo Guernsey Portsmouth Motril LONDON ROME MS Island Sky 14 Nice Barcelona Montpellier Florence Monte Carlo Aix-en -Provence 2 2 2 2 1 Cruise Coach No. of Nights Stay Included Sightseeing/ Freedom of Choice™ 1 YOUR INCLUDED SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Over a light lunch, taste locally-made olive oils, delicious antipasti and regional wines while in San Gimignano Enjoy a private market and exclusive brunch at Florence's Central Market In Montpellier meet a craftsman who specialises in stringed instruments and learn the secrets of his trade Take a tour of the 18th-century Plaza de la Maestranza Enjoy an exclusive private visit to the Flamenco Museum followed by a fiery flamenco show Explore a Portuguese family estate near Porto, where you will enjoy a local wine tasting and an authentic lunch ITINERARY OVERVIEW DAY DESTINATION 1-3 Rome 4-5 San Gimignano, Florence 6 Santa Margherita Liguere, Nice 7 Nice, Monte Carlo 8 Aix-en-Provence, Montpellier 9-10 Barcelona 11-24 Southern European Sojourn cruise, Barcelona to London KEY SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE FREEDOM OF CHOICE TM (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner