11 DAY | The Med Runner
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This tour visits: Spain, France, Italy, Vatican City
Run, don’t walk. Seriously. This one’s for the runners. Sprint across the best
parts of the Mediterranean, red hot cities and damn fine scenery. Cue jaw drop
and awe-inspiring moments as you dip your toes in vibrant Spain, spiral through
France and onto romantic Italy.
The Bucket List
More Inclusions
Local guide in Florence
10 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Walking tour of Valencia
7 nights in hostels, 3 nights in bungalows at European
Driving tour of Barcelona
campsites
Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
Guided tours of all major cities
Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Madrid, Spain
Rise and shine, it’s Madrid time. Meet the group today and prepare yourself for the next few days of excitement and adventure ahead. Home
to Spanish masterpieces (Picasso and Dali anyone?) and buzzing nightlife. Spend a spare moment exploring the Royal Palace, Plaza de
España, Reina Sofia and more. Need more? Don't miss the Prado Museum, the botanical gardens and the home of Real Madrid FC.
Meals:
-Dinner
Day 2 - Madrid
Hot foot it along the Gran Vía to the Plaza Major. Before you go, don’t miss a visit to the Chocolatería San Ginés - serving some hot dayum
churros since 1894. In the mood for chills? Kick back and relax in the Malasana or Chueca reas. Shopping fiends will be well catered for in the
Salamanca district.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Day 3 - Madrid to Valencia
Grab a calamari sandwich then head to Valencia. More food. And again. Some argue Valencia is THE home to paella but we’ll leave that for
the spicy Spaniards to battle out.
Included today:
-Walking tour of Valencia
Meals:
-Breakfast
Day 4 - Valencia to Barcelona
Say hey Barcelona! Get acquainted with the city on an included driving tour before we set you free into the buzzing city. Later: if you think
you’ve eaten it all, nah-ah not even close. Uncover the food market gems scattered across Barcelona and satisfy your inner gastronome. Visit
La Boqueria in Barcelona for a luxe open air experience. Tonight: shall we dance? Optional flamenco show.
Included today:
-Driving tour of Barcelona
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
Optional activities:
-Flamenco show
Day 5 - Barcelona
Next up, rowdy Gaudi. Free day today to tick off Park Güell or the La Sagrada Familia. At night, rumble with the La Ramblas for a taste of the
Spanish nightlife.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Day 6 - Barcelona to Marseille, France
We meet again with the French border crossing back to Marseille. Set foot and head out on an included walking tour and uncover the best
that Marseille has to offer. It’s multiculturalism and history at its best.
Included today:
-Walking tour of Marseille
Meals:
-Breakfast
Day 7 - Marseille
It’s maritime heaven in the Vieux Port - mast-to-mast with yachts for the sailing fans out there in Marseille. Dig into local French fare and
watch the sun set across the port. Charming, really.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Day 8 - Marseille to Florence, Italy
From Marseille to Florence, we end the day in true Italian fashion: in a carb induced coma at a local trattoria. It would be rude not too.
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
Day 9 - Florence
Renaissance beauty meets Italian style. Say ciao to cheeky David and strut along the Ponte Vecchio, gelato in hand. You could do worse than
hunting down a Florentine steak for dinner tonight.
Included today:
-Walking tour with local guide
Meals:
-Breakfast
Day 10 - Florence to Rome
Enter Rome. Become an amateur historian in no time on our guided city walking tour in Rome. Cross off some red hot ruins, oodles of
obelisks and of course, the big ticket sights. Later, refuel on pizza. Obviously. How can you not fall in love with this city?
Included today:
-Walking tour of Rome
-Visit Pisa & the Leaning Tower
Meals:
-Breakfast
Day 11 - Rome including Vatican City visit
It wouldn’t be Rome without a visit to the Pope. Catch that 360-degree view from the Basilica (optional). After, you’re on your own as we love
and leave you here. While in Rome, might as well keep on exploring?
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Visit the Vatican City
Optional Activities
On all trips we have arranged extra activities that we think will enhance your travel experience, but you have a choice as to whether or not
you will participate. These are not included in the cost of your trip. They are usually organised on a group participation basis and should be
taken into consideration when budgeting your spending money.
None of the Optional Activities on your trip are operated by Topdeck, nor do they form part of your contract with Topdeck for your trip.
Topdeck arranges the activity as an agent of the local supplier. Should you participate in any Optional Activities your contract will be with the
local supplier and their conditions will apply.
Please note: while we make every effort to keep these prices as accurate and up-to-date as possible, they are subject to change and in rare
circumstances the actual price may vary slightly to what is published here.
Spain - Barcelona
Flamenco Show €10
Italy - Rome
Vatican Tour €40