11 days in Rome, Barcelona & Cap-d'Agde Itinerary

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Via Condotti and Porta Portese. There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Colosseum, visit Trastevere, look for gifts at Gelateria Panna e Liquirizia, and ponder the design of Trevi Fountain.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Rome trip itinerary website.

Tehran, Iran to Rome is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 2.5 hours traveling from Tehran to Rome due to the time zone difference. In August, Rome is a bit cooler than Tehran - with highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to travel to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Cala de l'Illa Roja and Cala Futadera. Shop till you drop at La Boqueria and Casa Gispert. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Barcelona: Camino de Ronda (in S'Agaro), Stand-Up Paddleboarding (in Sant Feliu de Guixols) and Cala del Senyor Ramon (in Tossa de Mar). There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, stroll through Playa de La Barceloneta, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Sa Riera, and don't miss a visit to Casa Batllo.

For maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Barcelona trip planner.

You can fly from Rome to Barcelona in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Rome in August, you will find days in Barcelona are little chillier (33°C), and nights are about the same (25°C). On the 13th (Thu), you're off to Cap-d'Agde.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): whizz through the canopy at Agd'Aventure and then stop by O Jardin Des Delices.

For traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Cap-d'Agde visit app.

Getting from Barcelona to Cap-d'Agde by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Barcelona in August since evenings lows in Cap-d'Agde dip to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.