Beach and Clear Water Tour: Spain, Portugal, Italy

  • Day 1: Barcelona, Spain
    10 minutes (5km) from Barceloneta Beach

    Barcelona is bound to satisfy beach lovers. The perfect day would begin at Barceloneta Beach - a lively strip of sandy beach packed with fun-loving people. Head to La Rambla for a leisurely stroll, featuring street performers, food vendors and local shops. Wander in its meandering paths and lively squares that span to Plaça Reial. End the day at the Sagrada Familia, a stunning landmark of the city.

  • Day 2: Lisbon, Portugal
    18 minutes (10km) from Praia da Carcavelos

    Begin your day in Torre de Belém, a fortified tower with a commanding river view of Targus River. Move to Baixa district, Lisbon's main shopping area offering an interesting street grid composed of wide avenues and inviting pedestrian plazas. Finally visit Praça do Comércio, the major public square in Lisbon to watch sunset and enjoy a romantic view or the Tagus river.

  • Day 3: Albufeira, Portugal
    24 minutes (22km) from Benagil Sea Cave

    Albufeira is known for the stunning coastline, breathtaking rock formations and lovely sea caves. Zoomarine and Aquashow Park offer a water park and marine shows. Break the day by visit to the Old Town with its Romanesque church and lovely open square, which is perfect for people watching or dining.

  • Day 4: Rome, Italy
    20 minutes (12km) from Ostia Beach

    Start in the Vatican City, wander around its famous squares like St. Peter's Square and UNESCO sites like The Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. Then, walk around the narrow streets of Trastevere, one of the most charming neighborhoods of Rome, filled with street art, bars, and terraces up the small picturesque squares. Finally, reward yourself with a good meal at the Pantheon Square.

  • Day 5: Amalfi Coast, Italy
    30 minutes (20km) from Positano Beach

    This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site offers the most breathtaking views possible. Start with Salerno, famed for its long seafront promenade and wide array of local seafood dishes. Proceed to Positano, one of the most photographable towns in the region with the pastel-hued houses perched on impossibly steep slopes, where a beach built for relaxation awaits. Round it off by visiting Ravello; a magical place with its enchanting villa-gardens have inspired many great artistic works.

  • Day 6: Capri, Italy
    10 minutes (7km) from Blue Grotto

    Start the day with the boat tour of Marina Grande, featuring crystal-clear waters, natural swimming pools, and romantic sea caves like the Blue Grotto. The nature lovers and hikers should head to Monte Solaro for a 360-degree 'birds-eye' view of the island. Shopping enthusiasts should virtually move to Via Camarelle, enjoy a variety of designer shops and swanky cafe's. At the end of the day, don't forget to check out the famous La Dolce Vita - a delicious creamy combination of hazelnuts, milk and ice cream.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Vatican City (3 hours, €17)
  • Trastevere (2 hours, €$50)
  • Salerno (3 hours, €25)
  • Positano (3 hours, €40)
  • Ravello (2 hours, €35)
  • Marina Grande (2 hours, €25)
Total Estimated Costs: €192

Transportation

To fully enjoy your trip, we suggest renting a car for travelling around the cities. There are several car rental facilities readily available at airport terminals. Flight time from Barcelona (Spain) to Lisbon (Portugal) is 2 hours and from Lisbon to Rome (Italy) is around 3 hours. Expect to budget around €400 for airfare for a traveller.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, we recommend extending your stay in Rome and explore other attractions like the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Or stay one more day in Albufeira and experience watching dolphins on a 5-hour boat tour.

On the other hand, if you have less time, combine the visit to Trastevere and Vatican City, although it may require a little bit of rush.

Airports

The three international airports serving this tour including Spain's Barcelona International (BCN) situated 14 km southwest from the city centre. Portugal's Lisbon International Airport (LIS) at 7km from Lisbon, while Italy's Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) - also known as Rome-Fiumicino International Airport is located 16 miles southwest of Rome within the comune of Fiumicino.

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