12-Day Mediterranean Itinerary

• Day 1 - Barcelona, Spain
  Explore the Gothic Quarter with its narrow streets, alleys, and architecture with a visit to the Cathedral of Barcelona, the Picasso Museum and the Parc Guell for stunning views. Savor a flavorous authentic Spanish meal at Cal Pep.
• Day 2 - Marseille, France
  Start the day in the Old Port where tourists can grab breakfast before boarding a boat for The Calanques National Park. Stop by the Church of Saint Laurent and Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde. End the day with a French seafood dinner at Chez Etienne.
• Day 3 - Monte Carlo, Monaco
  Visit the Prince's Palace, the Oceanographic Museum, and the Casino de Monte-Carlo. Grab lunch at Le Vistamar and continue to the Stade Louis II for a few exciting games. End the night with the Monte-Carlo Ballet at the Nice Opera.
• Day 4 - Rome, Italy
  Begin the day at the iconic Colosseum, followed by the Roman Forum and Trevi Fountain. Enjoy lunch at Osteria del Pegno and gelato da Vinci. Continue exploring at the Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel. Cap the day off with a pizza dinner at La Montecarlo.
• Day 5 - Athens, Greece
  Start the day with the Acropolis of Athens, before exploring Greek mythology at the Parthenon and the National Archaeological Museum. Grab lunch at Avocado and continue to the Lycabettus Hill for a scenic view of the city. End the day with a traditional Greek dinner at the Taverna tou Psirri.
• Day 6 - Santorini, Greece
  Take a boat ride and visit the caldera, the beaches, and ancient Akrotiri. Enjoy lunch with a view at the Seaside by Notos, followed by a relaxing afternoon at Perissa Beach. Watch the sunset and have dinner at La Maison Restaurant.
• Day 7 - Mykonos, Greece
  Stroll through the colorful streets of Chora and Little Venice, followed by a visit to the iconic windmills. Relax at the Super Paradise Beach and have lunch at Nammos. End the day watching the sunset at the Armenistis Lighthouse with a seafood dinner at Kounelas Fish Tavern.
• Day 8 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
  Begin at the Old Town with a visit to the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola, followed by the Dubrovnik Cathedral and the Franciscan Monastery. Enjoy a Croatian wine tasting accompanied by traditional cuisine at the LD Restaurant. End the day walking the City Walls, watching as the sun sets over the Adriatic Sea.
• Day 9 - Kotor, Montenegro
  Visit the stunning Kotor Bay and explore the Maritime Museum. Stop by the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon and the St. Nicholas Church. Have lunch at the Galion Restaurant, followed by an afternoon at the Plavi Horizonti Beach. End the night with a seafood dinner at Konoba Ribar.
• Day 10 - Corfu, Greece
  Begin at the Achilleion Palace, followed by a visit to the Old Fortress and the New Fortress of Corfu. Have lunch at the Taverna Nafsika and continue exploring the Serbian Museum and the Saint Spyridon Church, before relaxing at the Glyfada Beach. End the day with a Greek dinner at Etrusco Restaurant.
• Day 11 - Naples, Italy
  Start the day with a visit to the Pompeii archaeological site, followed by the Castel dell'Ovo and the Catacombs of San Gennaro. Enjoy lunch at the Antica Pizzeria da Michele and then head to the Royal Palace of Naples, before ending the day with a seafood dinner at La Cantina della Masardona 1947.
• Day 12 - Venice, Italy
  Begin the day with a visit to the St. Mark's Basilica, followed by the Doge's Palace and the Rialto Bridge. Have lunch at the Osteria alle Testiere and continue to the Grand Canal and the Murano Island Glassblowing. End the day with an Italian dinner at the Trattoria alla Madonna.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Barcelona Cathedral (1h, €7)
• Picasso Museum (2h, €12)
• Parc Guell (3h, €10)
• Cal Pep (2h, €50)
• The Calanques National Park (4h, €45)
• Church of Saint Laurent (1h, free)
• Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde (2h, €6)
• Chez Etienne (2h, €60)
• Prince's Palace (1h, €7)
• Oceanographic Museum (2h, €16)
• Casino de Monte-Carlo (3h, €15)
• Le Vistamar (2h, €70)
• Stade Louis II (3h, €30)
• Monte-Carlo Ballet (2h, €50)
• Colosseum (3h, €12)
• Roman Forum (3h, €12)
• Trevi Fountain (1h, free)
• Osteria del Pegno (2h, €40)
• Vatican City (4h, free)
• Sistine Chapel (1h, €18)
• La Montecarlo (2h, €30)
• Acropolis of Athens (3h, €10)
• Parthenon (2h, €12)
• National Archaeological Museum (2h, €10)
• Avocado (2h, €30)
• Lycabettus Hill (2h, free)
• Taverna tou Psirri (2h, €35)
• Santorini caldera (3h, €100)
• Ancient Akrotiri (2h, €10)
• Seaside by Notos (2h, €40)
• Perissa Beach (3h, free)
• La Maison Restaurant (2h, €65)
• Chora (2h, free)
• Little Venice (1h, free)
• Windmills (1h, free)
• Super Paradise Beach (3h, free)
• Nammos (2h, €60)
• Armenistis Lighthouse (1h, free)
• Kounelas Fish Tavern (2h, €45)
• Old Town Dubrovnik (2h, free)
• Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola (1h, €5)
• Dubrovnik Cathedral (1h, free)
• Franciscan Monastery (2h, €8)
• LD Restaurant (2h, €80)
• City Walls (2h, €25)
• Kotor Bay (3h, free)
• Maritime Museum (2h, €5)
• Cathedral of Saint Tryphon (1h, free)
• St. Nicholas Church (1h, free)
• Galion Restaurant (2h, €50)
• Plavi Horizonti Beach (3h, free)
• Konoba Ribar (2h, €60)
• Achilleion Palace (2h, €8)
• Old Fortress (2h, €6)
• New Fortress of Corfu (3h, €8)
• Taverna Nafsika (2h, €40)
• Serbian Museum (2h, €5)
• Saint Spyridon Church (1h, free)
• Glyfada Beach (3h, free)
• Etrusco Restaurant (2h, €45)
• Pompeii archaeological site (4h, €15)
• Castel dell'Ovo (2h, free)
• Catacombs of San Gennaro (1h, €10)
• Antica Pizzeria da Michele (2h, €30)
• Royal Palace of Naples (2h, €12)
• La Cantina della Masardona 1947 (2h, €45)
• St. Mark's Basilica (2h, free)
• Doge's Palace (3h, €20)
• Rialto Bridge (1h, free)
• Osteria alle Testiere (2h, €65)
• Grand Canal (3h, €80)
• Murano Island Glassblowing (2h, free)
• Trattoria alla Madonna (2h, €80)
Total Estimated Costs: €1,579

Transportation

Travelers can opt for either flights, trains, or buses to journey from one location to another. Flights can cost between €100-€300 depending on the destination, while train tickets cost between €20-€50. Buses are the most affordable option, with costs between €10-€30. Ferry boats are also a common mode of transport between islands, with fares ranging from €20-€70. To save time, consider taking internal flights between far-off locations.

Useful Tips

Travelers with more or less time can adjust the number of locations visited according to their preference. Those with more time can visit additional locations in Greece or Italy. Alternatively, travelers can also shorten the itinerary by removing locations they are less interested in, such as Dubrovnik or Naples.

Airports

The major airports in the Mediterranean include Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) located 12km southwest of central Barcelona, Athens International Airport (ATH) located 33km east of the city centre, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) located 35km southwest of Rome, and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) located 8km north of central Venice.