Roma Trip Overview
This trip makes tracks through Europe’s coolest cities, taking the train from Rome to Barcelona and stopping off at La Spezia, Marseille and Nice along the way. Your days will be spent discovering Barcelona’s beach-side beauty, hiking the dreamy pastel villages of Cinque Terre, uncovering historical monuments in Rome and taking e-bike tours through the glitzy French Riviera. Your mode of transport is the most classic way to experience Europe, as you enjoy scenic train rides from destination to destination.
Additional Info
Duration: 9 days
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Roma, Lazio, Italy
This trip makes tracks through Europe’s coolest cities, taking the train from Rome to Barcelona and stopping off at La Spezia, Marseille and Nice along the way. Your days will be spent discovering Barcelona’s beach-side beauty, hiking the dreamy pastel villages of Cinque Terre, uncovering historical monuments in Rome and taking e-bike tours through the glitzy French Riviera. Your mode of transport is the most classic way to experience Europe, as you enjoy scenic train rides from destination to destination.
Itinerary
Day 1: Rome
Pass By: Rome, Rome, Lazio
Welcome to Rome, where historical ruins, renaissance masterpieces, vibrant street life and a romantic perception of life all collide.
Stop At: Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Trevi, 00187 Rome Italy
After meeting our new friends at our accommodation, we’ll head out for a sightseeing tour, checking our iconic sites such as the Trevi Fountain (flick a coin and get a pic), the Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona and more.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Lo Scoglio di Frisio, Via Merulana, 256, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
Then, stomachs rumbling after smelling all the fresh Italian food wafting out of restaurants and cafes, we’ll bond over a 3-course Roman dinner. Delizioso!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Dinner: Included at Scoglio Di Frisio
Accommodation included: Smart Hotel (or similar)
Day 2: Rome to La Spezia
Pass By: Rome, Rome, Lazio
After breakfast explore more of Rome’s ornate piazzas and gorgeous fountains. Then it’s time to board a train to La Spezia.
Stop At: La Spezia, La Spezia, Province of La Spezia, Liguria
Welcome to the Italian Riviera! Get settled in and prepare yourself for what this world famous coastline has to offer. It’s only been 2 days and you’ve already fallen head over heels for Italy.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: La Spezia, La Spezia, Province of La Spezia, Liguria
his evening is your chance to learn how to make pesto in its spiritual home, guided by local chefs who know this recipe better than anyone. Once you’re proud of your creation, they’ll toss your handmade pesto together with fresh pasta and serve you a meal in their historic restaurant. (Optional Experience – Not Included)
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Poet Hotel (or similar)
Day 3: La Spezia
Stop At: La Spezia, La Spezia, Province of La Spezia, Liguria
Today we’re headed to Cinque Terre, the glittering star of postcards and insta feeds all over the world. Is there a coastline on earth more enchanting than this? Pastel-hued villages, dramatic terraced cliffs, lush gardens, medieval monuments & pristine waters make for an unmissable experience.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Cinque Terre, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria
We make exploring the ‘5 lands’ even easier, with an unlimited train-and-hike travel card included in the price of your trip, so whether you choose to hike, train, boat or eat your way through Cinque Terre, you’ll fall in love with this sun-drenched coast, and so will your Instagram feed.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Poet Hotel (or similar)
Day 4: La Spezia to Nice
Pass By: La Spezia, La Spezia, Province of La Spezia, Liguria
Arrivederci Italy and a big Bonjour to France! We’re headed from the Italian Riviera to the French Riviera, and the ridiculously scenic coastal train ride alone makes the journey worth it.
Stop At: Nice, Nice, French Riviera – Cote d’Azur, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur
We’ll enjoy two nights in this playground of the rich and famous. Year round sunshine, beautiful beaches, boulevards and a buzzing street life makes Nice a stand-out in the French Riviera.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner: Included at Bistro Regent
Accommodation included: Monsigny Nice (or similar)
Day 5: Nice
Stop At: Nice, Nice, French Riviera – Cote d’Azur, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur
Wake up, you’re in the French Riviera. Nice! This morning you’ll have free time to soak up some rays on one of those iconic blue chairs along the glorious waterfront. Glamorous and culturally fascinating, as you walk along the harbour and soak up the designer bars and couture shops you’ll have the swagger of an A-list celeb.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Location de vélo Nice – Nice Cycle Tours Bike Rental, 9 Rue Colonna d’Istria, 06300 Nice, France
Our Optional Experience today is an e-bike ride to an organic vineyard in the spectacular hills above Nice and sample local wines and look down over the French Riviera.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Monaco, Monaco
Our Optional Experience today is an e-bike ride to an organic vineyard in the spectacular hills above Nice and sample local wines and look down over the French Riviera.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Monsigny Nice (or similar)
Day 6: Nice to Marseille
Pass By: Nice, Nice, French Riviera – Cote d’Azur, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur
Just a short train ride this morning, as we head to the edgy Riviera town of Marseille along the gorgeous Mediterranean coast.
Stop At: Marseille, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur
Edgy, stylish and beautiful, Marseille is French culture all over. With white sandy beaches, woozy little backstreets and grand promenades, this multicultural place is predominantly made up of students, giving it an energy not usually found in coastal cities. Breathe in the sites of this charming place before heading out for some dinner, before watching the world go by with a glass of wine.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Greet Hotel (or similar)
Day 7: Marseille to Barcelona
Pass By: Marseille, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur
Bye France! We’re headed to another intoxicating country this morning after breakfast.
Stop At: Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia
New day, new country, and as we travel south past the snow-capped Pyrenees we’ll fall in love with the scenery before reaching one of the world’s most uniquely beautiful cities: Barcelona. A seaside metropolis that’s heaving with culture, passion and energy, we’ll waste no time getting to grips with Spain’s stunning second city.
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Las Ramblas, La Rambla, 08002 Barcelona Spain
On arrival we’ll take in the baroque sites such as Gaudi’s stunning Sagrada Familia – the unfinished masterpiece still under construction – Las Ramblas and more.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia
This evening, why not discover why the Spanish are so famous for their fiestas by checking out the local nightlife?
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Viladomat (or similar)
Day 8: Barcelona
Stop At: Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia
They say this city sizzles and we couldn’t agree more. Today is all yours to explore! For a taste of what you can do, here’s just a start of the never-ending list:
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), Mediterranean Seafront to Ronda de Sant Pere, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona Spain
Explore Barcelona’s Gothic beauty on a walking tour including Las Ramblas.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, Carrer de Mallorca, 401, 08013 Barcelona Spain
Channel Gaudi at Sagrada Familia, his greatest masterpiece, started in 1882. This labour of love is still not compete, but is still a worthy memory and insta upload.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Parc Guell, Carrer d’Olot, 5, 08024 Barcelona Spain
Parc Guell could be next on the list – or maybe take to the backstreets for some endless tapas and paella, washed down with sangria.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Playa de La Barceloneta, Paseo Maritimo Barceloneta, 14, 08003 Barcelona Spain
Fancy cooling down? Head to the golden sands of Barcelona’s beach, the cherry on top this incredible city.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: El Tablao de Carmen, Avenida Francesc Ferrer i Guardia, 13 Poble Espanyol de Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona Spain
As a last hoorah, head to our optional flamenco show, where you’ll experience this passionate dance up close, before feasting on some local tapas.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Viladomat (or similar)
Day 9: Barcelona
Pass By: Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia
This morning our adventure sadly finishes after breakfast.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
