The Best Trips and Tours in the Mediterranean
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A Mediterranean holiday is the ultimate way to relax and indulge, whether you’re a couple, a family or a solo traveller. From luxury all-inclusive resorts to charming coastal towns and dreamy hidden beaches, discover the best of the Med on a small-group adventure with Culture Trip.
There’s something special about the Mediterranean way of life. Those slow days along the coast, balmy nights watching the moon’s reflection gently swaying in the ocean, filled up on fresh local produce and fine wine. There are no worries here. The approach to living actively encourages gentle indulgence. Enjoy the little things. Do what makes you happy. It’s the ultimate guilt-free summer treat. While we speak of the Mediterranean like one small country or region, the sea itself actually eats up a pretty meaty chunk of the globe, stretching from the southern tip of Spain all the way to the Middle East, touching pretty much every country in North Africa and Southern Europe en route. So the range of destinations on the Med are incredibly diverse and, with the help of Culture Trip’s neatly packaged itineraries, you can explore some of its most alluring stretches of coastline.
Seductive Southern Italy
Nowhere embodies the Mediterranean spirit quite like Italy’s glorious southern coastlines, which we celebrate on this sumptuous 10-day Italian jolly. We’ll explore Naples and the Amalfi Coast in the west, before crossing inland towards the beautiful beaches and splendid old towns of Puglia. You’ll get to feel like a classic Hollywood star as we wind down the Amalfi on land and sea, while the somehow simultaneously colourful and crystal clear waters of Polignano a Mare’s stunning beaches are the perfect place to cool off on a hot summer day. Don’t forget to indulge in Italy’s incredible culinary culture, too, as we go on a street food tour of Naples, an olive oil tasting near Ostuni and guzzle down plenty of gelato and limoncello along the way.
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Next available from 29th Mar 2024
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STARTS AT
Naples, Italy
ENDS AT
Lecce, Italy
DURATION
10
GROUP SIZE
14
PHYSICAL RATING
Easy
STYLE
Discovery
Greek Island Odyssey
We can’t talk about Mediterranean holidays without talking about Greece. The sprinkling of archipelagos south of the mainland embellish the Med with a treasure trove of magical island destinations, each with their own individuality, traced by pristine beaches that gently kiss the calming waters of the Med. Our eight-day odyssey in Greece will take you across the sea itself as we set off from Athens and go island-hopping to the underrated isles of Milos and Naxos, before rounding off the trip on luxurious Santorini. You’ll get the full Greek Island experience, from slow afternoons in sleepy fishing villages to boat adventures that lead to hidden coves and untouched beaches. You’ll also uncover the secrets of authentic Greek cuisine in a cooking class, utilising the fresh seafood and sun-soaked local produce that makes Mediterranean cuisine so delicious.
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Next available from 28th Apr 2024
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STARTS AT
Athens, Greece
ENDS AT
Athens, Greece
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
18
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
Coastal Croatia
Italy, Greece and Spain have always stolen the headlines, but Croatia is quickly becoming the coolest coastal destination in Europe. This is a small country but it has one of the longest coastlines in Europe, lined with secluded beaches and remote, uninhabited islands waiting to be explored. Our eight-day trip blends the beautiful old coastal cities of Split and Dubrovnik with the magical caves of Vis and the secluded coves of Korčula, as well as the underrated wine region of Lumbarda. Embark on a boat tour, explore an old military island, cycle and sample wine in the countryside and slurp down some of the best oysters on the planet as we bask in the shimmering beauty of coastal Croatia.
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Next available from 29th Mar 2024
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STARTS AT
Split, Croatia
ENDS AT
Dubrovnik, Croatia
DURATION
8
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Majestic Turkey
Turkey has a vast stretch of Mediterranean coastline but this 12-day epic, which takes in the very best of this continent-crossing nation, takes a little while to reach it. We’ll start in Istanbul – which for centuries has stood as a crucial passage point from Asia to the Med, with the city-splitting Bosphorus Strait leading to the Sea of Marmara, which itself breaks through into the Mediterranean. You’ll get a thorough, local-led tour of this historic metropolis before heading inland to the capital, Ankara, the surreal rock formations and hot-air balloons of Cappadocia, as well as Turkey’s various landlocked ancient wonders. Eventually we’ll reach Antalya to end the trip in style, enjoying the glorious sunshine glowing onto the Turkish Riviera’s golden beaches.
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STARTS AT
Istanbul, Turkey
ENDS AT
Antalya, Turkey
DURATION
12
GROUP SIZE
18
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Spectacular Sicily
The largest island in the whole of the Mediterranean Sea is the odd-shaped football being kicked by Italy’s boot. Sicily might be the ultimate Mediterranean destination, placed almost directly in its centre, and exemplifying the ancient history, natural beauty and passion for food that flows through this part of the world. This eight-day itinerary offers the complete Sicilian experience from Palermo to Catania via Cefalu, Taormina, Syracuse and the Aeolian Islands. You’ll hike and sample wine in the Madonie Mountains, explore the Med’s volcanic side on Mount Etna and Vulcano, and marvel at the glorious beaches of Cefalu. Classic Mediterranean cuisine plays a huge part on this trip. You’ll embark on street food tours of Palermo and Ortigia, take multiple Sicilian cooking classes, lunch on a volcanic farm near Etna and visit the beautiful baroque hill towns of Val di Noto, home to fine chocolate makers and some of the best gelato you will ever taste.
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Next available from 20th Apr 2024
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STARTS AT
Palermo, Italy
ENDS AT
Siracusa, Sicily
DURATION
10
GROUP SIZE
14
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
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