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From Ducatis to Gaudí: A Journey through Italy and Spain

María Vera

2 Jan 2024

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Embark on an 18-day adventure through Bologna, Pisa, Milan, Florence, and Barcelona. Discover the wonders of Italian art, architecture, and cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Barcelona. Get ready for a whirlwind of ancient marvels, iconic landmarks, and unforgettable experiences.

Trip to Bologna

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Viator

Day 1Revving Up with Ducatis and Modern Art in Bologna

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$19

Museo Ducati

Sleek museum housing prestige motorcycles, equipment & racing memorabilia, with guided tours.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

Day 2Marveling at the Leaning Tower and Historic Treasures in Pisa

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$0

Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca

Hilltop, baroque-style Roman Catholic sanctuary church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, with a cupola.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 3Exploring Milan's Rich History and Artistic Legacy

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$13

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$ 2

Two Towers

Landmark symbols of the city built by noble families in the 12th century, offering city views.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Piazza Maggiore

City's main square lined with Medieval & Renaissance buildings, lines with cafes & street musicians.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Directions

MAMbo - Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna

Art museum with permanent collection from 1945 to the present, plus temporary contemporary shows.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $423 In total

Activities & Food:$408

Transport:$15

Trip to Pisa

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Day 1Revving Up with Ducatis and Modern Art in Bologna

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$18

Museo delle Navi Antiche di Pisa

Sleek, modern museum displaying the remains of ancient Roman ships & shards of Etruscan pottery.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$11

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Cattedrale di Pisa

Grand marble-striped cathedral known for its ornate Romanesque bronze doors & carved 1300s pulpit.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$6

Day 2Marveling at the Leaning Tower and Historic Treasures in Pisa

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$18

Piazza del Duomo

Grassy expanse that's home to the landmark leaning tower and grand marble-striped Pisa Cathedral.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Chiesa di Santa Maria della Spina

Small church built in the 1200s featuring an ornate gothic facade, many statues & a painted ceiling.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$5

Day 3Exploring Milan's Rich History and Artistic Legacy

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$32

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Elaborately adorned 14th-century tower (56 meters at its tallest point) with a world-famous lean.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$19

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

Collected treasures of the cathedral & baptistery, including paintings & archaeological finds.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$8

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Chiesa di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria

Gothic-style 13th-century Catholic church featuring a pulpit from which St. Thomas Aquinas preached.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$5

Day 4Rediscovering the Leaning Tower and Renaissance Gems in Pisa

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$19

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$ 4

Piazza dei Cavalieri

Renaissance square with a statue of Cosimo I de Medici, the first Grand Duke of Tuscany.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$4

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Chiesa di San Michele degli Scalzi

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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$5

72 - 87 min

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Directions

The Baptistery of St. John

Iconic octagonal basilica with striking marble facade, known for its bronze doors & mosaic ceiling.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

Day 5Unveiling Florence's Artistic Masterpieces and Architectural Marvels

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$19

Riccardi Medici Palace

15th-century palace designed by Michelozzo for the Medici family, with art museum & famous chapel.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$6

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Piazza del Duomo

Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $423 In total

Activities & Food:$408

Transport:$15

Trip to Milan

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Viator

Day 1Revving Up with Ducatis and Modern Art in Bologna

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$21

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$ 3

Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology

Former monastery housing science museum with scale models of da Vinci's submarines & planes.

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Sforzesco Castle

Huge Medieval-Renaissance fortress with historical museums & art by da Vinci and Michelangelo.

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$6

Day 2Marveling at the Leaning Tower and Historic Treasures in Pisa

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$39

Duomo di Milano

One of the largest cathedrals in the world, this iconic masterpiece took over 600 years to complete.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$24

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Pinacoteca di Brera

Graceful palazzo used by Napoleon, with medieval and Renaissance art especially from Northern Italy.

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

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$15

Budget breakdown: $423 In total

Activities & Food:$408

Transport:$15

Trip to Pisa

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Viator

Day 1Revving Up with Ducatis and Modern Art in Bologna

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$25

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Elaborately adorned 14th-century tower (56 meters at its tallest point) with a world-famous lean.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$19

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Cattedrale di Pisa

Grand marble-striped cathedral known for its ornate Romanesque bronze doors & carved 1300s pulpit.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$6

Day 2Marveling at the Leaning Tower and Historic Treasures in Pisa

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$13

Piazza del Duomo

Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

Day 3Exploring Milan's Rich History and Artistic Legacy

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$19

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$ 2

Riccardi Medici Palace

15th-century palace designed by Michelozzo for the Medici family, with art museum & famous chapel.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$6

86 - 104 min

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Directions

Piazza del Duomo

Grassy expanse that's home to the landmark leaning tower and grand marble-striped Pisa Cathedral.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $423 In total

Activities & Food:$408

Transport:$15

Trip to Florence

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Viator

Day 1Revving Up with Ducatis and Modern Art in Bologna

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$31

Uffizi Gallery

16th-century building housing vast collection of Primitive & Renaissance paintings & masterpieces.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$31

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Ponte Vecchio

Picturesque medieval arched river bridge with Roman origins, lined with jewelry & souvenir shops.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Marveling at the Leaning Tower and Historic Treasures in Pisa

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$25

Piazza del Duomo

Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Landmark 1200s cathedral known for its red-tiled dome, colored marble facade & elegant Giotto tower.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Accademia Gallery

Art museum with Michelangelo sculptures, including David, plus Renaissance painting & Russian icons.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $423 In total

Activities & Food:$408

Transport:$15

Trip to Barcelona

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Viator

Day 1Revving Up with Ducatis and Modern Art in Bologna

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$18

Picasso Museum

Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$18

Day 2Marveling at the Leaning Tower and Historic Treasures in Pisa

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$44

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$ 3

Casa Batlló

Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$31

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Cathedral of Barcelona

Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Day 3Exploring Milan's Rich History and Artistic Legacy

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$39

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$ 3

La Sagrada Familia

Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$28

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Park Güell

Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$11

Budget breakdown: $423 In total

Activities & Food:$408

Transport:$15