2-Week France and Spain Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 2-week France And Spain tour itineraries

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• 14 Day Western Europe Itinerary, incl. Lisbon and Zurich

  The grand tour connects Barcelona's Maremagnum to Paris's Eiffel Tower. Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Burgundy's vineyards, and Lyon's historic center feature stays at quality hotels like Hampton Hilton Barcelona.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Lisbon

    Start your journey in Portugal's capital. Visit the historic Belem district in the morning to see where Portuguese explorers began their voyages. Head to Bairro Alto neighborhood in the afternoon. Stop by the viewpoints after 4 PM to avoid the harsh midday sun.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Madrid

    Travel from Lisbon with a stop in medieval Cáceres before arriving in Madrid. Spend your second day at Retiro Park and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Have dinner at Plaza Mayor where you can enjoy tapas until midnight.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Barcelona

    Stop at Poblet Monastery on your way from Madrid. Once in Barcelona, see Gaudi's amazing architecture. Have dinner at the Maremagnum area by the port. Book La Sagrada Familia tickets early to skip the long lines that often last over 2 hours.

    
  • Days 7-9

    Paris

    Take the 6-hour fast train from Barcelona. Visit Versailles before 9 AM to beat the crowds, then explore Montmartre. As one traveler shared: "The Seine river cruise at sunset was magical - much better than during the day when boats are overcrowded."

    
  • Day 10

    Lyon

    Travel through Burgundy wine country and stop in Beaune. Visit Notre-Dame de Fourvière by funicular for city views. Walk through the historic center in the evening when lights illuminate the buildings.

    
  • Days 11-14

    Switzerland

    Pass through Geneva on your way to Zurich. Take a boat trip to medieval Rapperswil on Lake Zurich. Visit Grindelwald and walk the suspended bridge. A recent visitor noted: "Wear proper walking shoes for the bridge - it can be slippery even in dry weather. The included mountain lunch was surprisingly good!"

    

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• 14 Day France, Spain and Andorra Itinerary, incl. Paris and Barcelona

  A grand 14-day tour connects France and Spain's highlights across 20 cities from Marseille to Madrid. UNESCO sites, medieval towns, and cultural capitals unfold with guided tours in Paris, Barcelona, and Madrid.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    French Riviera

    Start in Nice with a tour along the Promenade des Anglais. Take a boat ride from Saint-Maxime to Saint-Tropez where you'll see mega-yachts in the old fishing port. Finish in Marseille's vibrant Vieux Port. Pack light layers since Mediterranean afternoons can get hot but evenings often cool down.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Provence & Burgundy

    Visit Roman sites in Arles and medieval Les Baux. "The Carrières de Lumières show in the old quarries was mesmerizing - unlike anything I've seen before" one traveler shared. Move on to Lyon's UNESCO old town then through Burgundy's wine country stopping at Tournus and Beaune. Make sure to see the unique vintage vehicle collection at Savigny Castle.

    
  • Days 5-7

    Paris Region

    Start with medieval Vézelay before spending three days in Paris. Get to Versailles by 9 AM to avoid crowds then explore Montmartre and enjoy included Eiffel Tower access. Take a Seine cruise at 7:30 PM for the best photo lighting. Leave for Tours in the Loire Valley on day 7.

    
  • Days 8-9

    Southern France to Andorra

    Travel through Bordeaux wine country to Lourdes where you can join the evening candlelight procession (March-October). Visit Carcassonne's medieval walls before heading into the Pyrenees. Spend the night in Andorra la Vella and relax at the Caldea thermal spa after your mountain journey.

    
  • Days 10-11

    Barcelona

    Take the rack railway to Montserrat Monastery for amazing views. Spend a full day seeing Gaudí's architecture and Las Ramblas in Barcelona. Skip the tourist restaurants at Maremagnum. Instead try El Born neighborhood for better local food.

    
  • Days 12-14

    Valencia to Madrid

    Stop at beautiful Peñíscola and Valencia with its City of Arts and Sciences on your way to Madrid. Visit the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and Retiro Park. One traveler noted: "The evening atmosphere at Plaza Mayor was electric - perfect for people-watching over tapas and wine."

    

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• 12 Day France and Spain Itinerary, incl. Paris and Barcelona

  Paris's Champs-Élysées kicks off 12 days of French-Spanish splendor. Loire Valley's Château de Chenonceau, traditional dinner at Montferrier farm, Lyon's traboules, and Barcelona's La Sagrada Família showcase cultural richness.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Paris

    Start in the City of Light with an evening drive to see the lit-up Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe. Your second day is perfect for a morning walking tour through local neighborhoods. A recent visitor shared: "The early morning walks through Parisian neighborhoods showed us a side of the city most tourists miss." Book your Eiffel Tower tickets online at least 2 months ahead if you want the quieter sunset time slots.

    
  • Day 3

    Loire Valley

    Take a 2-hour drive to see the Gothic cathedral in Chartres before heading to the Loire Valley. Visit Château de Chambord for its unique double-helix staircase. For better photos with smaller crowds, go to Chenonceau in late afternoon. End your day with a traditional Tourangelle dinner at a local farm but bring a light jacket for the cool countryside evening.

    
  • Day 4

    Lyon

    Travel 4 hours to Lyon, France's food capital. Take the funicular up Fourvière hill for city views and explore the traboules (hidden passageways) in Vieux Lyon. Book your dinner spots early since the best bouchons fill up fast.

    
  • Days 5-6

    French Riviera

    Stay in Nice for the best access to nearby spots. Take a 25-minute train to see Monaco's cathedral and harbor filled with yachts. Visit Saint-Paul-de-Vence's medieval village in the afternoon. Get the early 7:30 AM train to Monaco if you want to see the 11:55 AM Guard Change without big crowds.

    
  • Day 7

    Arles and Carcassonne

    Drive through Provence to Arles to see where Van Gogh painted. The Roman amphitheater is worth visiting but wear good shoes for the steep steps. Next up is Carcassonne's medieval citadel. One visitor noted: "Walking the ramparts at sunset gave us incredible views of the countryside, but bring layers as it gets windy up there."

    
  • Days 8-9

    Barcelona

    Stop at the Dalí Museum in Figueres on your way into Spain. In Barcelona, visit Sagrada Familia early in the morning to avoid long waits. Spend your second day in the Gothic Quarter or take a trip to Montserrat monastery. Try the tapas in El Born after 8:30 PM when locals eat dinner.

    
  • Days 10-12

    Madrid

    Take a 2.5-hour train to Madrid. Visit the three main museums - the Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen. The Prado is less busy during lunch (2-4 PM). Finish your trip with dinner in La Latina's traditional taverns.

    

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