Mega Europe

Meet us in Barcelona, Spain, to begin your holiday.

Please note:
- You will receive information upon check-in regarding times for touring the following day.
- Hotel information will be confirmed in your travel documents, which will be sent 4-6 weeks prior to travel.

Overnight: Catalonia Atenas Hotel or similar, Barcelona

Meals included: None

Today is free to spend at leisure in this bustling city.

Defined by quirky art and architecture, imaginative food and vibrant street life; Barcelona is the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region. It has medieval roots, seen in the maze-like Gothic Quarter, juxtaposed with a modernist personality, as represented by architect Antoni Gaudí’s fantastical Sagrada Familia church (entrance not included).

The city’s restaurant scene, anchored by the central Boqueria market, ranges from fine dining to tiny tapas bars. You won’t be short of things to uncover in this fascinating city.

Overnight: Catalonia Atenas Hotel or similar, Barcelona

Meals included: Breakfast

Today enjoy a scenic drive through Costa Brava towards Arles , a French city in the Provence region, encircled by an environment of exceptional beauty on the banks of the Rhone River. Upon arrival, enjoy time at leisure in this UNESCO-listed city, famous for its historical buildings and links to artists such as Van Gough (many of his paintings were inspired by the city).

Today's travel distance is approximately 400 kilometres.

Overnight: Hotel Ibis Arles or similar, Arles

Meals included: Breakfast

Following breakfast, the journey continues to the French Riviera city of Cannes, synonymous with the annual Cannes Film Festival. This resort town is home to a level of wealth and glamour that cannot fail to impress. Upon arrival, explore the town at leisure. If you are looking for a place to enjoy dinner (not included), choose one of the many waterfront restaurants and feel like a local as you stroll through town's paved streets.

Today's travel distance is approximately 220 kilometres.

Overnight: Hotel Ibis Mandelieu or similar, Cannes

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, travel along the scenic Riviera to Nice, where you’ll stop to sample its vibrant culture, before travelling onwards to Monaco, a magnet for the rich and famous. Home to the annual Monaco Grand Prix, not to mention one of the most impressive harbours (purely for the size of the yachts), Monaco is stepping into another world! In the late afternoon return to the hotel in Cannes.

Today's travel distance is approximately 120 kilometres.

Overnight: Hotel Ibis Mandelieu or similar, Cannes

Meals included: Breakfast

Bid Cannes farewell after breakfast and head north today.

Board the TGV (High-Speed Train) and relax as you travel through Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, and Lyon en route to magical Paris (approximately a five-hour journey).

Upon arrival be met by the English-speaking tour leader and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure in the iconic French capital.

Overnight: Hotel Paris Nation Porte de Montreuil or similar, Paris

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast this morning, enjoy a half-day guided city tour of Paris. See the Eiffel Tower, the beautiful Champs Elysees, Ile de la Cite, Notre Dame Cathedral, St Germain de Pres, Place Vendome, Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe (entrance fees not included).

Afterwards the remainder of the day is free to spend at leisure in this beautiful city.

Overnight: Hotel Paris Nation Porte de Montreuil or similar, Paris

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning, transfer to Paris Station to board the Eurostar train to London, England (approximately a 2.5-hour journey). On arrival at St Pancras International Station, you will be transferred to the hotel. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in the remarkable city of London.

Overnight: Southgate Hotel London or similar, London

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, experience a half-day guided tour of London. See Buckingham Palace, the residence of the Royal family, Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament, and the Tower of London, where the crown jewels have been kept since the 14th century (entrances not included).

Afterwards, spend the afternoon continuing to explore this bustling city.

Overnight: Southgate Hotel London or similar, London

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning, transfer to St Pancras International Station to take the Eurostar train to Amsterdam (approximately a 4.5-hour journey). Upon arrival at Amsterdam Station, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Take a walking tour of Amsterdam with the tour leader to see what this incredible city offers.

For centuries, the world’s largest commercial port has been known as the 'Venice of the North' because of the many canals and over 600 bridges that cross it. See the famous Dam Square, the Benginhof, the Flower Market on the Singel, and The Tower of Montelbaan (entrance fees not included).

Overnight: Four Elements Hotel Amsterdam or similar, Amsterdam

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, depart for Hamburg, a major port city in Northern Germany connected to the North Sea by the Elbe River. Hundreds of canals crisscross it and contain large areas of scenic parkland. Near its core, Inner Alster Lake is dotted with boats and fringed by cafes. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

Today's travel distance is approximately 470 kilometres.

Overnight: Arcotel Rubin Hamburg or similar, Hamburg

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, continue your journey to Berlin, the capital of Germany. On arrival, the remainder of the day is yours to spend at leisure, soaking in the city's culture. With the many cafes, clubs, bars, street art, and numerous museums, palaces, and other sites of historic interest, Berlin has plenty to capture your attention.

Today's travel distance is approximately 290 kilometres.

Overnight: Hotel Victor's Residenz-Hotel Berlin-Tegel or similar, Berlin

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast enjoy a walking tour with your tour leader to see the Berlin Wall Memorial in Bernauer Strasse, the Checkpoint Charlie, and the Mauermuseum (entrance fees not included). Afterwards enjoy free time to further explore this amazing city.

Overnight: Hotel Victor's Residenz-Hotel Berlin-Tegel or similar, Berlin

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning, say goodbye to Berlin and travel towards Prague, Czech Republic. Along the way, stop in Dresden, known as ‘the Jewel Box of Germany’, thanks to its Baroque and Rococo city centre. In the late afternoon, arrive at Prague and check into the hotel.

Today's travel distance is approximately 350 kilometres.

Overnight: Clarion Congress Hotel or similar, Prague

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day guided tour with the local guide through Prague, often called the “City of the Hundred Spires.” See the city's most significant places and sights, including Wenceslas Square, the National Theatre, the Lesser Town, and Hradcany with Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, the former Jewish district, and the Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square. The afternoon is free to enjoy at leisure.

Overnight: Clarion Congress Hotel or similar, Prague

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, depart Prague and relax while enjoying a scenic drive to Krakow. On the way, stop at Brno, a city in the Czech Republic known for its modernist buildings. It is a lively place of innovation and creativity. Continue to Krakow and check into the hotel for the evening.

Today's travel distance is approximately 535 kilometres.

Overnight: Hyatt Place Krakow or similar, Krakow

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, travel to Auschwitz for a guided tour of the largest Nazi concentration camp, built and operated by the Third Reich, annexed by Nazi Germany during World War II.
In the afternoon, return to Krakow and enjoy time at leisure.

The city’s medieval old town is one of the finest in Europe. Check out the youthful restaurants, bars and cultural hangouts. While in the city, be sure to take a walk through the historic Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz, followed by a stroll along Wisla River, or choose to discover some of the main sites such as Krakow's Main Square, St Mary’s Basilica or St Florian’s Gate (entrances not included).

Today's travel distance is approximately 160 kilometres.

Optional Activity: Wieliczka Salt Mine
Travel to the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka salt mine for a guided tour. Learn about the history of the salt mine and marvel at the many complex and beautiful salt sculptures. Includes entrance fees, and transfers. Please see current pricing in Important Information.

Overnight: Hyatt Place Krakow or similar, Krakow

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, depart for Budapest, one of central Europe’s most delightful cities. Thanks to its scenic riverside location and spectacular architecture, it is known as the "Paris of the East”. Upon arrival, check into the house and enjoy the afternoon at leisure to discover the city.
Today's travel distance is approximately 400 kilometres.

Overnight: Ibis Budapest Stadium or similar, Budapest

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, explore Hungary’s capital on a walking tour with the tour leader. See the 19th-century Chain Bridge that connects its hilly Buda district with flat Pest. Trinity Square is home to the 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fisherman's Bastion, which offer sweeping views. Continue exploring this remarkable city at your own pace this afternoon.

Overnight: Ibis Budapest Stadium or similar, Budapest

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning, depart for ‘the Imperial City’ of Vienna. On the way, stop in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, where the 18th-century old town is known for its lively bars and cafes. Perched atop a hill, Bratislava Castle overlooks the old town and the Danube River. Enjoy some free time in this beautiful city before continuing to Vienna for a late afternoon arrival.

Today's travel distance is approximately 280 kilometres.

Overnight: Arcotel Kaiserwasser Wien or similar, Vienna

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, enjoy a walking tour with the tour leader. Vienna, Austria’s capital, lies in the country’s east on the Danube River. Residents, including Mozart, Beethoven, and Sigmund Freud, shaped its artistic and intellectual legacy.

The city is also known for its Imperial Palaces, including Schonbrunn, the Habsburgs’ summer residence. In the Museumsquartier district, historic and contemporary buildings display works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt, and other artists.

Overnight: Arcotel Kaiserwasser Wien or similar, Vienna

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, after breakfast, travel to Graz, which blends Renaissance and Baroque architecture. When you arrive, you can enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in this stunning Austrian city.

Today's travel distance is approximately 200 kilometres.

Overnight: Ibis Graz Messe or similar, Graz

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, depart to the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana, one of Europe's greenest and most liveable capitals. Upon arrival, explore the city at leisure. From the picturesque central open-air market to the Three Bridges, the Baroque Town Hall, Ljubljanica River and Robba’s Fountain, there are plenty of sights to be uncovered (entrances not included).

Today's travel distance is approximately 200 kilometres.

Overnight: Exe Lev Ljubljana or similar, Ljubljana

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning, travel to the grand Italian city of Venice. Upon arrival, explore Venice on a half-day guided tour. Begin with a water bus ride to San Marco Island. Once on the island, you’ll see some of Venice’s best-known locations, beginning with the Piazza with the Basilica di San Marco, a stunning piece of Byzantine architecture.

See the famous Bridge of Sighs, which appears on many postcards and pictures of Venice and connects the old prison to the interrogation rooms in the Doge’s Palace. Afterwards, feel free to walk the alleyways and canals of this beautiful floating city.

Today's travel distance is approximately 240 kilometres.

Overnight: Lugano Torretta Hotel or similar, Mestre (Venice Area)

Meals included: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast this morning before setting out for Florence. In the heart of Tuscany, Florence (known as Firenze to the locals) was the centre of medieval European trade and finance and is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance.

Enjoy an overview of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo, which boasts glorious vistas over the red roofs, Arno River and ancient city walls out towards the Tuscan countryside. From here, enjoy a walk around Florence’s many highlights, including the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno, the Piazza del Duomo and the Campanile Tower.

Today's travel distance is approximately 270 kilometres.

Overnight: Grand Hotel Croce di Malta or similar, Montecatini

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, head south through the jaw-dropping Tuscan countryside to Rome. On arrival, enjoy a half-day guided tour with a local guide to experience some of the richest historical sites in the world. See Piazza Venezia, the Campidoglio, centre of political life; Av. Del Fora Imperiale; the former centre of political, commercial and legal life; the Colosseum (outside) arena of gladiators and the Arch of Constantine; a monument dedicated to Emperor Constantine in 315 by the Senate and the people of Ancient Rome (entrance fees not included).

You can also see the Palatino, where former emperors and influential people once lived, the exterior of the vast Circus Maximus, the leading site in the city where chariot-racing events were held (entrance fees included).

Today's travel distance is approximately 270 kilometres.

Overnight: Hotel Cristoforo Colombo or similar, Rome

Meals included: Breakfast

Today after breakfast, enjoy the last full day of the tour free at leisure.

Overnight: Hotel Cristoforo Colombo or similar, Rome

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning, at the appropriate time, check out of the hotel and make your own onward travel arrangements from Rome, Italy.

Overnight: None

Meals included: Breakfast

Welcome to Barcelona! Make your own way to the hotel to relax for the rest of the day.

Please note:
• You will receive information upon check-in regarding times for touring the following day.
• Hotel information will be confirmed in your travel documents sent 4-6 weeks prior to travel.

Overnight: Catalonia Atenas Hotel or similar, Barcelona

Meals included: None

Today is free to spend at leisure in this bustling city.

Defined by quirky art and architecture, imaginative food and vibrant street life; Barcelona is the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region. It has medieval roots, seen in the maze-like Gothic Quarter, juxtaposed with a modernist personality, as represented by architect Antoni Gaudí’s fantastical Sagrada Familia church (entrance not included). The city’s restaurant scene, anchored by the central Boqueria market, ranges from fine dining to tiny tapas bars. You won’t be short of things to uncover in this fascinating city.

Overnight: Catalonia Atenas Hotel or similar, Barcelona

Meals included: Breakfast

Today enjoy a scenic drive through Costa Brava towards Arles, a French city in the Provence region, encircled by an environment of exceptional beauty on the banks of the Rhone River. Upon arrival, enjoy time at leisure in this UNESCO-listed city, famous for its historical buildings and links to artists such as Van Gough (many of his paintings were inspired by the city).

Today's travel distance is approximately 400 kilometres.

Overnight: Hotel Ibis Arles or similar, Arles

Meals included: Breakfast

Following breakfast, the journey continues to the French Riviera city of Cannes, synonymous with the annual Cannes Film Festival. This resort town is home to a level of wealth and glamour that cannot fail to impress. Upon arrival, explore the town at leisure. If you are looking for a place to enjoy dinner (not included), choose one of the many waterfront restaurants and feel like a local as you stroll through town's paved streets.

Today's travel distance is approximately 220 kilometres.

Overnight: Hotel Ibis Mandelieu or similar, Cannes

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, travel along the scenic Riviera to Nice, where you’ll stop to sample its vibrant culture, before travelling onwards to Monaco, a magnet for the rich and famous. Home to the annual Monaco Grand Prix, not to mention one of the most impressive harbours (purely for the size of the yachts), Monaco is stepping into another world! In the late afternoon return to the hotel in Cannes.

Today's travel distance is approximately 120 kilometres.

Overnight: Hotel Ibis Mandelieu or similar, Cannes

Meals included: Breakfast

Bid Cannes farewell after breakfast and head north today. Board the TGV (High-Speed Train) and relax as you travel through Aix-en-Provence, Avignon and Lyon en route to magical Paris (approximately a five-hour journey).

Upon arrival be met by the English-speaking tour leader and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure in the iconic French capital.

Overnight: Hotel Paris Nation Porte de Montreuil or similar, Paris

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast this morning, enjoy a half-day guided city tour of Paris. See the Eiffel Tower, the beautiful Champs Elysees, Ile de la Cite, Notre Dame Cathedral, St Germain de Pres, Place Vendome, Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe (entrance fees not included).

Afterwards the remainder of the day is free to spend at leisure in this beautiful city.

Overnight: Hotel Paris Nation Porte de Montreuil or similar, Paris

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning, transfer to Paris Station to board the Eurostar train to London, England (approximately a 2.5-hour journey). On arrival at St. Pancras International Station, you will be transferred to the hotel.

Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in the remarkable city of London.

Overnight: Southgate Hotel London or similar, London

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, experience a half-day guided tour of London. See Buckingham Palace, residence of the Royal family, Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament, and the Tower of London, where the crown jewels have been kept since the 14th century (entrances not included).

Afterwards, spend the afternoon continuing to explore this bustling city.

Overnight: Southgate Hotel London or similar, London

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning, transfer to St Pancras International Station to take the Eurostar train to Amsterdam (approximately a 4.5-hour journey). Upon arrival at Amsterdam Station, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Take a walking tour of Amsterdam with the tour leader to see what this incredible city offers.

For centuries, the world’s largest commercial port has been known as the 'Venice of the North' because of the many canals and over 600 bridges that cross it. See the famous Dam Square, the Benginhof, the Flower Market on the Singel, and The Tower of Montelbaan (entrance fees not included).

Overnight: Four Elements Hotel Amsterdam or similar, Amsterdam

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, depart for Hamburg, a major port city in Northern Germany connected to the North Sea by the Elbe River. Hundreds of canals crisscross it and contain large areas of scenic parkland. Near its core, Inner Alster Lake is dotted with boats and fringed by cafes. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

Today's travel distance is approximately 470 kilometres.

Overnight: Arcotel Rubin Hamburg or similar, Hamburg

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, continue your journey to Berlin, the capital of Germany. On arrival, the remainder of the day is yours to spend at leisure, soaking in the city's culture. With the many cafes, clubs, bars, street art, and numerous museums, palaces, and other sites of historic interest, Berlin has plenty to capture your attention.

Today's travel distance is approximately 290 kilometres.

Overnight: Hotel Victor's Residenz-Hotel Berlin-Tegel or similar, Berlin

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast enjoy a walking tour with your tour leader to see the Berlin Wall Memorial in Bernauer Strasse, the Checkpoint Charlie, and the Mauermuseum (entrance fees not included).

Afterwards enjoy free time to further explore this amazing city.

Overnight: Hotel Victor's Residenz-Hotel Berlin-Tegel or similar, Berlin

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning, say goodbye to Berlin and travel towards Prague, Czech Republic. Along the way, stop in Dresden, known as ‘the Jewel Box of Germany’, thanks to its Baroque and Rococo city centre. In the late afternoon, arrive at Prague and check into the hotel.

Today's travel distance is approximately 350 kilometres.

Overnight: Clarion Congress Hotel or similar, Prague

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day guided tour with the local guide through Prague, often called the “City of the Hundred Spires.” See the city's most significant places and sights, including Wenceslas Square, the National Theatre, the Lesser Town, and Hradcany with Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, the former Jewish district, and the Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square.

The afternoon is free to enjoy at leisure.

Overnight: Clarion Congress Hotel or similar, Prague

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, depart Prague and relax while enjoying a scenic drive to Krakow. On the way, stop at Brno, a city in the Czech Republic known for its modernist buildings. It is a lively place of innovation and creativity. Continue to Krakow and check into the hotel for the evening.

Today's travel distance is approximately 535 kilometres.

Overnight: Hyatt Place Krakow or similar, Krakow

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, travel to Auschwitz for a guided tour of the largest Nazi concentration camp, built and operated by the Third Reich, annexed by Nazi Germany during World War II.
In the afternoon, return to Krakow and enjoy time at leisure. The city’s medieval old town is one of the finest in Europe. Check out the youthful restaurants, bars and cultural hangouts. While in the city, be sure to take a walk through the historic Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz, followed by a stroll along Wisla River, or choose to discover some of the main sites such as Krakow's Main Square, St Mary’s Basilica or St Florian’s Gate (entrances not included).

Today's travel distance is approximately 160 kilometres.

Optional Activity: Wieliczka Salt Mine
Travel to the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka salt mine for a guided tour. Learn about the history of the salt mine and marvel at the many complex and beautiful salt sculptures. Includes entrance fees, and transfers. Please see current pricing in Important Information.

Overnight: Hyatt Place Krakow or similar, Krakow

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, depart for Budapest, one of central Europe’s most delightful cities. Thanks to its scenic riverside location and spectacular architecture, it is known as the "Paris of the East”. Upon arrival, check into the house and enjoy the afternoon at leisure to discover the city.

Today's travel distance is approximately 400 kilometres.

Overnight: Ibis Budapest Stadium or similar, Budapest

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, explore Hungary’s capital on a walking tour with the tour leader. See the 19th-century Chain Bridge that connects its hilly Buda district with flat Pest. Trinity Square is home to the 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fisherman's Bastion, which offer sweeping views. Continue exploring this remarkable city at your own pace this afternoon.

Overnight: Ibis Budapest Stadium or similar, Budapest

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning, depart for ‘the Imperial City’ of Vienna. On the way, stop in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, where the 18th-century old town is known for its lively bars and cafes. Perched atop a hill, Bratislava Castle overlooks the old town and the Danube River. Enjoy some free time in this beautiful city before continuing to Vienna for a late afternoon arrival.

Today's travel distance is approximately 280 kilometres.

Overnight: Arcotel Kaiserwasser Wien or similar, Vienna

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, enjoy a walking tour with the tour leader. Vienna, Austria’s capital, lies in the country’s east on the Danube River. Residents, including Mozart, Beethoven, and Sigmund Freud, shaped its artistic and intellectual legacy. The city is also known for its Imperial Palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs’ summer residence. In the Museumsquartier district, historic and contemporary buildings display works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt, and other artists.

Overnight: Arcotel Kaiserwasser Wien or similar, Vienna

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, after breakfast, travel to Graz, which blends Renaissance and Baroque architecture. When you arrive, you can enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in this stunning Austrian city.

Today's travel distance is approximately 200 kilometres.

Overnight: Ibis Graz Messe or similar, Graz

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, depart to the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana, one of Europe's greenest and most liveable capitals. Upon arrival, explore the city at leisure. From the picturesque central open-air market to the Three Bridges, the Baroque Town Hall, Ljubljanica River and Robba’s Fountain, there are plenty of sights to be uncovered (entrances not included). (Approximately 200 kilometres)

Overnight: Exe Lev Ljubljana or similar, Ljubljana

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning, travel to the grand Italian city of Venice. Upon arrival, explore Venice on a half-day guided tour. Begin with a water bus ride to San Marco Island. Once on the island, you’ll see some of Venice’s best-known locations, beginning with the Piazza with the Basilica di San Marco, a stunning piece of Byzantine architecture. See the famous Bridge of Sighs, which appears on many postcards and pictures of Venice and connects the old prison to the interrogation rooms in the Doge’s Palace. Afterwards, feel free to walk the alleyways and canals of this beautiful floating city.

Today's travel distance is approximately 240 kilometres.

Overnight: Lugano Torretta Hotel or similar, Mestre (Venice Area)

Meals included: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast this morning before setting out for Florence. In the heart of Tuscany, Florence (known as Firenze to the locals) was the centre of medieval European trade and finance and is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance.

Enjoy an overview of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo, which boasts glorious vistas over the red roofs, Arno River and ancient city walls out towards the Tuscan countryside. From here, enjoy a walk around Florence’s many highlights, including the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno, the Piazza del Duomo and the Campanile Tower.

Today's travel distance is approximately 270 kilometres.

Overnight: Grand Hotel Croce di Malta or similar, Montecatini

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, head south through the jaw-dropping Tuscan countryside to Rome. On arrival, enjoy a half-day guided tour with a local guide to experience some of the richest historical sites in the world. See Piazza Venezia, the Campidoglio, centre of political life; Av. Del Fora Imperiale; the former centre of political, commercial and legal life; the Colosseum (outside) arena of gladiators and the Arch of Constantine; a monument dedicated to Emperor Constantine in 315 by the Senate and the people of Ancient Rome (entrance fees not included).

You can also see the Palatino, where former emperors and influential people once lived, the exterior of the vast Circus Maximus, the leading site in the city where chariot-racing events were held (entrance fees included).

Today's travel distance is approximately 270 kilometres.

Overnight: Hotel Cristoforo Colombo or similar, Rome

Meals included: Breakfast

Today after breakfast, enjoy the last full day of the tour free at leisure.

Overnight: Hotel Cristoforo Colombo or similar, Rome

Meals included: Breakfast

Depart: 19:00

After breakfast, enjoy a morning at leisure before making your own way to Civitavecchia cruise terminal to embark on a dazzling seven-night Mediterranean cruise.

Please note: Cruise arrival & departure times are subject to change.

Overnight: MSC Cruises' MSC Divina

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Overnight: MSC Cruises' MSC Divina

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Arrive: 14:00 - Depart: 23:30

During the 18th-century, Mykonos’ maze of tangled lanes would confuse even the most well-travelled pirates. Nowadays pretending to get lost in these winding alleys makes for a day of entertainment! This cruise destination is known for its romantic Greek island glamour. See brilliant beaches, turquoise waters, and picturesque whitewashed villages. MSC Cruise excursions offer plenty of exciting things to see including the famous white windmills, the Island of Delos, and a 4x4 Adventure and Beach tour.

Please note: The docking in this port is subject to the dock availability. If not available, guests will be tendered to shore.

Overnight: MSC Cruises' MSC Divina

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Arrive: 09:00 - Depart: 18:00

A witness to some of the world’s most powerful empires, including Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman, Türkiye abounds with ancient relics and UNESCO World Heritage sites. It’s a country renowned for its sweeping ocean vistas, bustling souks, archaeological wonders and stark Saharan landscapes. 

Kusadasi and Ephesus, two of its seaside towns, are important destinations: one is a glamorous beach resort overlooking the glittering Aegean Sea; the other is an age-old commercial centre full of captivating antiquities. 

Select an unforgettable tour from a list of MSC shore excursions including Ephesus, the Virgin Mary House and St John Church.

Overnight: MSC Cruises' MSC Divina

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Arrive: 07:00 - Depart: 17:00

When you're cruising the Mediterranean, you can't miss the deep, fjord-like inlet of Marmaris which is surrounded by pine-cloaked hills. Little is left of the sleepy fishing village Marmaris used to be, a mere three decades ago. Development has dwarfed the old core of shops and lokantas lining narrow, bazaar-like streets, an intricate warren contrasting strongly with the European-style marina and waterfront.

Overnight: MSC Cruises' MSC Divina

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Overnight: MSC Cruises' MSC Divina

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Arrive: 11:00 - Depart: 20:00

Crammed with ancient architecture, cathedrals and churches, it’s no wonder the Historic Centre of Naples is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city's highlights range from the imposing medieval Castel Nuovo with its view of Mount Vesuvius to the bustling streets of Spaccanapoli, known for artisan workshops and authentic Neapolitan life. Deeper into the city, you can find the underground catacombs of Rione Sanita or admire masterpieces at the Capodimonte museum. No visit is complete without sampling the city's renowned Neapolitan pizza and other culinary delights.

Better yet, combine your Naples cruise with an optional excursion to the glamourous Amalfi Coast or Pompeii, the archaeological site that lay buried for 1,700 years following the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Today, visitors can walk the cobbled streets and admire the mosaics adorning the villas of the town’s wealthiest families.

Overnight: MSC Cruises' MSC Divina

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Arrives: 07:00

This morning, at the appropriate time, check out of the hotel and make your own onward travel arrangements from Rome, Italy.

Overnight: None

Meals included: Breakfast