Catalog Tour · Europe

On Mediterranean Shores

This ten-day arc across Spain, France, and Italy follows the Mediterranean coastline through five cities that shaped Western civilization, from Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and Gaudí-designed streetscapes to the sun-bleached squares of Avignon, the Riviera light of Nice, and the Renaissance streets of Florence before finishing in Rome. The through-line is contrast: Romanesque beside Modernisme, Provençal France between Iberian and Italian worlds, ancient ruins visible from a café table. It is a tour built for adults who want genuine immersion in art, history, and culture rather than a checklist of landmarks.

Duration10 days · 9 nights

CountriesSpain · France · Italy

Cities5 stops

Group size6 – 80+ travelers

Best fitAdult-recommended

What makes us different

City-center hotels
Authentic local meals
Career Tour Directors
4.9★ on Trustpilot
Family-owned since 1992

Aerial View on Port of Nice and Luxury Yachts

Destination guide: Barcelona →

Arrival in Barcelona

Arrival transfer

Dinner

Overnight

At a glance

Days10

Nights9

Countries3

Cities5

OvernightsBarcelona 2, Avignon area 1, Nice 1, Florence 2, Rome 2

MealsAll breakfasts

Linked activities2

Best fit for

Adult-recommended

Curriculum fit

Analyze the architectural evolution from Roman antiquity to Renaissance humanism across sites in Rome and Florence.
Compare urban planning and cultural identity in Barcelona, Nice, and Rome as distinct expressions of Mediterranean civic life.
Examine the influence of Provençal geography and history on the development of southern France by exploring the Avignon region.
Evaluate how traditional craft practices, such as Florentine leatherwork at Leonardo's Leather Workshop, preserve and transmit cultural heritage.
Trace the shifting political and artistic boundaries between Spanish, French, and Italian Mediterranean cultures across a single contiguous itinerary.
Interpret the role of public space and monumental architecture in shaping civic memory at sites from Barcelona's Gothic Quarter to the Roman Forum.

Drafted from the day-by-day. Use as a starting point for your syllabus.

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Overall

“This was my first time leading a trip so I had a lot of uncertainty heading into it, but Passports really took care of everything and made things so much easier.”

Passports post-tour evaluation · Group leader · April 2026

Overall

“When we switched to Passports from our previous travel company, we wanted two things: better food and less time on the bus. Passports exceeded our expectations! We loved having hotels where we could walk and didn't have to get on a bus. Even riding the subway in London was a fun experience!”

Passports post-tour evaluation · Group leader · March 2026

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