10 Enticing Mediterranean Tours

Travelers who are planning to visit Europe will find many attractive options in the Mediterranean. Below are 10 Mediterranean tours that highlight the history and culture of countries like Italy, Greece, Spain and others. Click any link to see itineraries and departure dates.

Italian Holiday, 7 days with Trafalgar -- Discover Italy's iconic highlights, from the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum in Rome to the canals of Venice, the Renaissance treasures of Florence and Pisa's famous Leaning Tower. Scenic drives through Tuscany round out the journey.

Portugal in Depth, 11 days with Globus -- Visit Lisbon's Jeronimos Monastery and Belem Tower, the university city of Coimbra and the scenic Algarve coast. Sample port wine and traditional Portuguese cuisine along the way.

Spotlight on the French Riviera, 9 days with Collette -- Nice serves as home base for this vacation, with guided excursions throughout the surrounding region. Visit a seaside palazzo in St. Jean-Cap-Ferrat and learn the secrets of perfume making at the Fragonard Perfumerie.

Mediterranean Flavors, 13 days with Cosmos --   See the landscapes of France, Spain and Italy, visiting Marseille, Nice, Rome and the cliff-hugging villages of the Cinque Terre.

A Week In... Spain, 8 days with Tauck -- Enjoy special experiences on this weeklong trip, including a tapas tasting in Barcelona, sightseeing in Madrid and Seville and authentic flamenco performances.

Treasures of Greece & the Islands, 14 days with Insight Vacations -- This trip provides an introduction to the country's famed antiquities and seafront villages. See the Parthenon, meet pottery artisans and join a traditional cooking demonstration on the mainland. Also, enjoy leisurely stays on two Greek islands -- Mykonos and Santorini.

Croatia & Slovenia, 10 days with Gate 1 Travel -- In Croatia, stop at Diocletian's Palace in Split, explore the beautiful walled city of Dubrovnik and see the stunning waterfalls of Plitvice Lakes. Highlights in Slovenia include its capital city, Ljubljana, and historic Bled Castle overlooking the lake.

Hidden Treasures of Southern Italy, 9 days with Globus -- Hotel stays in Naples and Alberobello bookend this southern Italy itinerary. Tour the underground caves of Castellana Grotte, enjoy a special wine tasting at the Manduria wine museum and visit the regal Palazzo Reale in Naples.

Highlights of Spain, Morocco & Portugal, 14 days with Costsaver -- Spend a little over two weeks soaking up the culture of three dynamic countries. Visit bustling Madrid and Marrakesh and see the colorful facades of Seville and the hills of Lisbon.

Best of Greece, 8 days with Trafalgar -- Explore Greece's legendary archaeological treasures, including the Acropolis in Athens, ancient Olympia, Delphi and Mycenae. The journey also features the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora perched high atop towering rock formations.