Tiny countries make the biggest impressions! The five smallest countries in the world are a mere hop, skip, and jump across Spain, France, Italy, and Switzerland to the micro-states and principalities of Andorra, Monaco, Lichtenstein, San Marino, and Vatican City. It’s a 6-day adventure across 5 tiny countries and 4 big ones – In less than a week, you’ll see the world’s largest cathedral, richest country, oldest republic, highest capital city, and one of two double-landlocked country!Marvel Andorra’s natural beauty, surrounded by majestic peaks, lush glacial valleys, and pristine lakes. It’s a Pyrenees playground of scenic trails, crisp mountain air, and vistas to take your breath away.
Dust off your tuxedo and shine your shoes for glamour and gold on the French Riveria! Principality of Monaco is a modern-day playground for the rich, with billion-dollar yachts, marble palaces, glitz and elegance around every cobble-stone corner, from opulent casinos to beautiful people packing the beaches, get ready for the high-life!
A mere 25km long between Austria and Switzerland, nestled in the heart of the Alps, dotted with charming mountainside villages, snow-capped peaks, and crisp alpine air along every trail and trek, with medieval castles fit for a fairy-tale, onwards to the Principality of Lichtenstein!
Next up is the mountainous microstate of San Marino in northern Italy, among the world’s oldest republics, brimming with historic architecture, and perched on the slopes of Monte Titano’s walled old city and 11th century citadels, with pristine panoramas as far as the eye can see.
Last stop is Vatican City, the spiritual heart of Catholicism, dominated by St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, where history, art, and faith intertwine, brimming with Renaissance treasures and Michelangelo’s masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel.
Size doesn’t matter on this quest through microstates with maximum wonder, from the glamour of Monaco to the spiritual Vatican City, the alpine charm of Lichtenstein to the medieval splendor of San Marino, all the way from Andorra’s natural beauty, the smallest countries on the planet will surely leave the biggest impressions!
Let’s go!!
Day 1 // Barcelona to Andorra
After arrival in Barcelona, immigration formalities, and a perk-up Spanish latte, we’ll hit the road to Andorra! We’ll have a quick stop in Montserrat with a cable-car ride to the top and a trek back down before we reach our hotel for dinner and rest.
Day 2 // Andorra, Toulouse, and Nice
We’ll have a hearty breakfast before heading out to explore and trek the Andorran glacial valley of Madriu-Perafita-Claror. Continue to Toulouse for dinner and further on to Nice where we’ll check-in to our hotel for the night.
Day 3 // Nice, Monaco, and Basel
We’ll have an early start with boat ride to Monaco! With a quick look around the marina where the billion-dollar yachts are parked, pass by the casino with a tuxedo-only dress-code, and explore the mansions and palaces of this playground for the well-to-do. We’ll head back to Nice by boat in time for dinner and a quick hop to Basel afterwards for hotel check-in.
Day 4 // Basel, Lichtenstein, Zurich, and Florencia
Start the day on the train to Lichtenstein! We’ll trek around this idyllic country of medieval castles, alpine landscapes, and quaint villages before heading on to Zurick where we’ll try to have a lakeside dinner and walkabout. Afterwards, we’ll jet off to Florencia for the night.
Day 5 // Florencia, San Marino, Bologna, and Rome
Today we’re headed to micro-San Marino, with it’s castle-like citadels, walled old-city, and narrow cobblestone streets. Then back on the train to Bologna to explore sprawling plazas lined with arched colonnades, cafes and medieval and Renaissance structures. Journey continues to an evening roam around Rome for the night.
Day 6 // Rome and Vatican
Morning walk to the Vatican where we’ll spend the day wandering St. Peter’s Square, the Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and endless Renaissance treasures. We’ll have a toast to our marathon adventure before heading to the airport for a flight back home. You can obviously continue exploring Italy and rest of Europe.
Level of difficulty: easy, available for beginners.
Activities: trekking, sightseeing.
Accommodation. & meals: included - accommodation in 4 star hotels - double sharing, meals excluded.
Cost: 7450 AED excluding flights until AUG 01st.
Specifically excluded: Any costs related to international flights, visas, insurance, meals.
Flights: Based on Emirates approx. 4500 AED
DAY 1 DXB-BCN EK-255
DAY 6 FCO-DXB EK-096
Visas: not included in trip budget. Support available via third party agency.
See yah in Europe x
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Dubai International Airport, Dubai,Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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