MEDITERRANEAN SPLENDORSDesigned by Douglas LeDrew | 11 days | March 24th - April 3rd, 2016

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MEDITERRANEANSPLENDORSRound-trip flights on major carriers; Full-time Tour Director;Air-conditioned motorcoaches and internal transportation;Superior tourist-class hotels with private bathrooms;Continental breakfast; Dinner dailySightseeing: Venice; Florence; Nice; BarcelonaEntrances: Glass Blowing Factory; Doges' Palace; Duomo(Florence); Cinque Terre Train Card; Perfume Factory; PapalPalace; Parc Guell; Bike Tour of Barcelona

Overnight stays:Venice, (2)Florence, (1)Cinque Terre, (1)French Riviera, (2)Provence, (1)Barcelona, (2)

Optional excursions; Insurance coverage; Beverages and lunches;Transportation to free-time activities; Customary gratuities (for your TourDirector, bus driver and local guide); Portage; Adult supplement (ifapplicable); Weekend supplement; Any applicable baggage-handing feeimposed by the airlines (see eftours.ca/baggage for details); Expensescaused by airline rescheduling, cancellations or delays caused by theairlines, bad weather or events beyond EF’s control; Passports, visa andreciprocity feeseftours.ca/DLEC

YOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: Board your overnight flight to Milan!

Day 2: Verona | Venice

Arrive in Milan and Transfer to Venice via Verona

Transfer by way of Romeo and Juliet's Verona, known for its couplets

and Capulets! Here you can see the town's Roman Arena, which

dates back over 2,000 years. You will also find a bronze statue of

Juliet in the tiny courtyard that houses the balcony made famous by

Shakespeare.

Free Time in Verona (time permitting)

Enjoy free time to explore Verona on your own. You might enjoy a visit

to the Arena di Verona, a Roman amphitheater that now hosts

summer opera performances. The Castelvecchio, former home of the

Della Scala princes, is now an art museum housing Northern Italian

masterpieces and relics from Verona's Roman past. Otherwise, enjoy

time at leisure to enjoy Verona's local cuisine, shop or people-watch.

Transfer to Venice

Arrive in magical Venice, home of Marco Polo. Known globally for its

gondoliers and glassware, Venice is also a heady mix of busy piazzas

thronging with pizzerias and cafes, as well as deserted streets

alongside canals that often lead to hidden gems such as churches or

local restaurants serving regional delicacies.

Overnight in Venice

Day 3: Venice

Guided Sightseeing of Venice

Begin your sightseeing of la Serenissima (the city's nickname meaning

“the most serene”) at St. Mark's Square, “the finest drawing room in

Europe,” according to Napoleon. Allegedly buried under the altar of

the basilica are St. Mark's remains, which, in the 11th century, were

smuggled out of Alexandria in a barrel of salt pork to prevent a

thorough search by the city's Muslim guards. Also, see the Grand

Canal and the 324-foot Campanile (Bell Tower), whose steps were

originally built so that a noble could ascend on horseback. Look for

the clock where two bronze figures have been striking the hour for

over 500 years. Venice is also famous for its glassware-you'll see why

during a glassblowing demonstration.

Visit the Doges' Palace

Visit the grand 14th century pink and white Doges' Palace, from

which mighty Venetian dukes once ruled. Here you'll stroll over the

Bridge of Sighs, connecting the palace and its prison. As they

crossed the bridge, prisoners supposedly sighed with perfect

sadness as they regarded their beautiful city for the last time.

Casanova made a daring escape from this prison in 1756. (Please

note that your ticket also includes free entrance to Museo Correr, the

National Archaeological Museum and the Monumental Rooms of the

Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana)

Free Time in Venice

The afternoon is yours to explore wondrous Venezia. Stroll along the

intertwining canals, or venture into the labyrinth of streets crammed

with restaurants and shops. Alternatively, you might wish to take in

the views from the Rialto Bridge. Otherwise, enjoy a truly romantic

experience and ride in one of the city's many gondolas along some of

its finest canals.

Overnight in Venice

Day 4: Florence

Transfer to Florence

Set deep in the heart of Tuscany is one of Italy's jewels. The city of

Florence has delighted visitors for centuries with its remarkable

architecture. Whether sitting by the River Arno, strolling the beautifully

housed streets or viewing the renaissance masterpieces that fill the

city's churches and museums, one can only be astonished by the

feeling of true beauty.

Guided Sightseeing of Florence

Fall under the spell of the powerful Medici family on your guided tour.

See Giotto's Bell Tower and the imposing marble cathedral in the

Piazza del Duomo. Stand before Ghiberti's legendary Gates of

Paradise (so dubbed by Michelangelo), and pass the classical statues

of the Piazza della Signoria- here you can see where Michelangelo's

David originally stood. Later, watch local artisans at work at a local

leather workshop.

Overnight in Florence

Day 5: Cinque Terre

Transfer to Cinque Terre

Continue on to the five villages of Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore,

Vernazza and Montessoro, which comprise the Cinque Terre (five

lands) region. These coastal towns, inaccessible by car, offer a

glimpse back to another age with their quaint vineyards and beautiful

views across the bay of Genoa.

Visit the Cinque Terre

With your tour director, you will explore some of the five villages of

Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore, Vernazza, and Monterosso, which

comprise the Cinque Terre (five lands) region. These coastal towns,

inaccessible by car, offer a glimpse back to another age with their

quaint vineyards and beautiful view across the bay of Genoa

Overnight in Cinque Terre

Day 6: Monaco | French Riviera

Transfer to the French Riviera via Monaco

Travel to the spectacular coastline of the glamorous French Riviera,

land of sparkling waters, waving palm trees and sun-drenched

promenades. Before checking into your hotel, stop in Monaco,

Walking Tour of Monaco

Follow your tour director through Monaco, a speck of a principality

that packs wealth, royalty, and the world's most famous casino into

just 0.8 square miles. The Grimaldi family has ruled Monaco since

1297, making them the longest-reigning family dynasty in Europe. See

the palace and pass by the Cathédrale de Monaco, site of Prince

Rainier's wedding to Grace Kelly in 1956. The cathedral is also the

final resting place of both Prince Rainier and Princess Grace, who was

killed in a car accident in the hills of Monaco in 1982. Catch a glimpse

of the stately casino as you stroll the streets with your tour director.

The aura of mystique that surrounds the Monte-Carlo casino stems in

part from Mata Hari, the professional dancer-turned-Dutch-spy who

once shot a Russian spy inside the ornate landmark.

Arrive in Nice and transfer to the French Riviera

Arrive in Nice, the `Queen of the Riviera.' Many believe the name of

the town, which was founded by Greek mariners in 350 B.C., derives

from a great territorial victory realized here (the Greek word for victory

is nike). You will then transfer to your hotel situated in the glamorous

French Rivera - land of deep blue waters, waving palm trees and sun

drenched promenades. Favored resort of the rich and famous, you

can join the paparazzi on the lookout for celebrities.

Overnight in French Riviera

Day 7: French Riviera

Guided Sightseeing of Nice

Your local guide recounts fascinating anecdotes about Nice's history.

In the Old City, or Vieille Ville, see Nice's highest concentration of

architectural treasures characterized by decorate friezes, bas-reliefs

and trompe-œil. Locals are proud of their past and have pursued an

aggressive policy of preservation and restoration. Walk through the

narrow, winding streets and cobble-stoned alleyways, passing by

colorful outdoor markets, and through tiny squares filled with

boulangeries, pâtisseries, cafés and quaint shops.

Visit a Perfume Factory

Stop in Eze, a small medieval town perched on a cliff high above the

waters of the Mediterranean. Here you'll enjoy a guided tour of a

perfume factory.

Overnight in French Riviera

Day 9: Carcassonne | Barcelona

Travel to Barcelona via Carcassonne

Walking Tour of Carcassonne

Relive medieval times as your Tour Director leads you past the city's

age-old ramparts (which slowly turned to ruin after falling to the

Crusaders in the 13th century). Carcassonne is also home to

Europe's largest and most-complete medieval fortress.

Arrive in Barcelona

Arrive in Barcelona, Spain's second-largest city. As the capital of

fiercely nationalistic Cataluña, Barcelona was the hotbed of resistance

under the rule of General Franco and celebrates its unique identity

through its language, its increasingly influential government, and on

the global stage, as host to the 1992 Olympic Games.

Overnight in Barcelona

Day 10: Barcelona

Guided Sightseeing of Barcelona

Your guided tour takes you past the controversial and still unfinished

La Sagrada Familia (the Church of the Holy Family). This masterpiece

of twisting spires and colorful mosaics was designed by Gaudí, who

estimated it would take 200 years to complete. You'll also stroll the

narrow lanes of the 14th-century Barrio Gótico, the oldest surviving

part of the city. Continue on to Gaudi's masterpiece, the fantasyland

of Parc Guell, complete with a bright mosaic lizard fountain and the

longest bench in the world. Then enjoy a marvelous harbor view from

atop Montjuïc Hill, where much of the 1992 Olympics took place.

Bike Tour of Barcelona

This is your chance to take in the sights and sounds of Barcelona as

you enjoy a wonderful bike tour of the city´s main attractions. Your

tour guide will give you a brief introduction to your day and your fellow

cyclists. You will see Gaudii sites, Parc de la Ciutadella, Barcelona

Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe and many other places!

Tapas Dinner

Tonight you can enjoy the culinary delights of Spain's famous tapas.

Coming from the verb tapar (to cover) you will sample local finger

foods that range from the tame (breads and cheeses) to the

adventurous (exotic meats and seafood). Feasting on tapas is the

quintessential Spanish experience!

Overnight in Barcelona

Day 11: Depart for home

Transfer to the airport for your return flight

Your tour director assists with your transfer to the airport, where you

will check in for your return flight home.

Itinerary is subject to change

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