Itinerary

Planning a 25-day adventure through Italy, France, Spain, and Greece sounds like a dream! Let’s break it down into a fun and exciting itinerary, complete with tips on where to buy tickets, what to wear, and where to eat. Ready? Let’s go!

## Day 1-6: Italy (Roma, Firenze, Venezia)

## Day 1: Rome

• Morning: Arrive in Rome. Check into your hotel.
• Afternoon: Visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Tickets: Buy online at the official Colosseum website to skip the line.
• Evening: Dinner at Trattoria Da Enzo in Trastevere (around €15-20 per meal).

## Day 2: Rome

• Morning: Vatican City - St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums.
  • Tickets: Book in advance on the Vatican Museums website.
• Afternoon: Explore the Pantheon and Piazza Navona.
• Evening: Gelato at Giolitti (around €3).

## Day 3: Florence

• Morning: Train to Florence (1.5 hours).
• Afternoon: Visit the Uffizi Gallery.
  • Tickets: Buy online at the Uffizi website.
• Evening: Dinner at Trattoria Mario (around €15).

## Day 4: Florence

• Morning: Climb the Duomo.
• Afternoon: Visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David.
• Evening: Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo.

## Day 5: Venice

• Morning: Train to Venice (2 hours).
• Afternoon: Explore St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
  • Tickets: Buy online for both attractions.
• Evening: Dinner at Osteria Al Squero (around €20).

## Day 6: Venice

• Morning: Gondola ride (around €80 for 30 minutes).
• Afternoon: Visit the Rialto Market.
• Evening: Enjoy cicchetti (Venetian tapas) at Cantina Do Spade.

## Day 7-12: France (Paris, Nice)

## Day 7: Paris

• Morning: Fly or take a train to Paris.
• Afternoon: Visit the Eiffel Tower.
  • Tickets: Book online to avoid long lines.
• Evening: Dinner at Le Relais de l’Entrecôte (around €25).

## Day 8: Paris

• Morning: Explore the Louvre.
  • Tickets: Buy online.
• Afternoon: Stroll through Montmartre and visit Sacré-Cœur.
• Evening: Dinner at Le Consulat (around €20).

## Day 9: Paris

• Morning: Visit Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle.
• Afternoon: Walk along the Seine and visit the Musée d'Orsay.
• Evening: Seine River cruise (around €15).

## Day 10: Nice

• Morning: Train to Nice (5.5 hours).
• Afternoon: Relax on the Promenade des Anglais.
• Evening: Dinner at La Merenda (around €20).

## Day 11: Nice

• Morning: ## Day trip to Monaco (train, 20 minutes).
• Afternoon: Explore the Casino and the Prince's Palace.
• Evening: Dinner at Café de Paris (around €30).

## Day 12: Nice

• Morning: Visit the Marc Chagall National Museum.
• Afternoon: Explore the Old Town (Vieux Nice).
• Evening: Dinner at Chez Pipo (around €15).

## Day 13-18: Spain (Barcelona, Madrid)

## Day 13: Barcelona

• Morning: Fly to Barcelona.
• Afternoon: Visit La Sagrada Familia.
  • Tickets: Buy online.
• Evening: Dinner at Cervecería Catalana (around €20).

## Day 14: Barcelona

• Morning: Explore Park Güell.
• Afternoon: Visit the Gothic Quarter.
• Evening: Tapas at El Xampanyet (around €15).

## Day 15: Barcelona

• Morning: Visit Casa Batlló and Casa Milà (La Pedrera).
  • Tickets: Buy online.
• Afternoon: Relax at Barceloneta Beach.
• Evening: Dinner at Can Majó (around €25).

## Day 16: Madrid

• Morning: Train to Madrid (3 hours).
• Afternoon: Visit the Royal Palace.
• Evening: Dinner at Mercado de San Miguel (various prices).

## Day 17: Madrid

• Morning: Explore the Prado Museum.
  • Tickets: Buy online.
• Afternoon: Stroll through Retiro Park.
• Evening: Dinner at Casa Lucio (around €30).

## Day 18: Madrid

• Morning: ## Day trip to Toledo (30 minutes by train).
• Afternoon: Explore the historic city.
• Evening: Return to Madrid for dinner at La Taberna de Elia (around €20).

## Day 19-25: Greece (Atenas, Santorini)

## Day 19: Athens

• Morning: Fly to Athens.
• Afternoon: Visit the Acropolis.
  • Tickets: Buy online.
• Evening: Dinner at Ta Karamanlidika Tou Fani (around €20).

## Day 20: Athens

• Morning: Explore the Ancient Agora.
• Afternoon: Visit the Acropolis Museum.
• Evening: Dinner at Kuzina (around €25).

## Day 21: Santorini

• Morning: Ferry to Santorini (around 5 hours).
• Afternoon: Check into your hotel and relax.
• Evening: Dinner at a cliffside restaurant in Oia (around €30).

## Day 22: Santorini

• Morning: Visit the archaeological site of Akrotiri.
• Afternoon: Relax at Red Beach.
• Evening: Sunset at Oia.

## Day 23: Santorini

• Morning: Wine tasting tour (around €50).
• Afternoon: Explore Fira.
• Evening: Dinner at Metaxi Mas (around €25).

## Day 24: Athens

• Morning: Ferry back to Athens.
• Afternoon: Last-minute shopping in Plaka.
• Evening: Dinner at a local taverna (around €20).

## Day 25: Departure

• Morning: Head to the airport for your flight home.

Packing Tips:

• Clothing: Light layers for warm days and cooler evenings, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket for evenings, and swimwear for Santorini.
• Essentials: Power adapter, sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and a small backpack for day trips.

Transportation Tips:

• Italy: Trains are efficient (use Trenitalia or Italo).
• France: TGV trains for intercity travel.
• Spain: Renfe trains for quick travel between cities.
• Greece: Ferries for island hopping (check FerryHopper for schedules).

Where to Buy Tickets:

• Always buy tickets online in advance for major attractions to save time and avoid long lines.

This itinerary is packed with culture, history, and delicious food! Enjoy your trip, and don’t forget to take lots of photos! If you have any more questions or need adjustments, just let me know! 🌍✈️🍝🍷