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.

Best of Italy, 13 days with Trafalgar -- This trip begins with visits to the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum in Rome before continuing on to the well-preserved remains of Pompeii, the charming island of Capri, the canals of Venice, the stunning Italian Lake District and the Tuscan countryside.

Greek Island Adventure, 8 days with Globus -- This odyssey begins in ancient Athens with a visit to the famed Acropolis. Afterward, explore idyllic villages and beautiful beaches on the islands of Crete, Naxos and Paros.

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 the 11th-century Bled Castle.

Glories of Greece, 7 days with Insight Vacations -- This round-trip route from Athens explores the country's mainland. Visit a monastery atop Meteora's rock formations, walk through the Lion's Gate at Mycenae and tour Olympia, site of the original Olympic Games.

Highlights of Spain, Morocco & Portugal, 16 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.

Mediterranean Highlights, 13 days with Trafalgar -- A route through Spain, France, Monaco and Italy offers guided sightseeing and free time in destinations like Barcelona and Florence. Shop for local specialties at a Provencal market and enjoy a traditional Tuscan meal at a farmhouse surrounded by olive groves and vineyards.

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

Mediterranean Flavors, 14 days with Cosmos -- This itinerary skims the coasts of France, Spain and Italy, stopping in destinations such as Marseille, Nice, Venice and the cliff-hugging villages of the Cinque Terre.

Southern Italy & Sicily, 13 days with Collette -- See ancient sites and stunning coastlines on this tour from Palermo to Rome. Explore Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, the ruins of Pompeii, the carved cave dwellings of Sassi de Matera and more.

A Week In... Spain, 8 days with Tauck -- Enjoy special experiences on this weeklong trip, like a tapas tasting tour in Barcelona, a private flamenco performance in Seville and a night of traditional Castilian entertainment in Madrid.