2-Week France and Spain Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 2-week France And Spain 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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• 13 Days in Northern Spain, incl. Madrid and San Sebastian

  Remarkable sites unfold over 13 days from Madrid's Royal Palace to Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum. UNESCO heritage in Santiago de Compostela's ancient city and Porto's historic center shine. Premium hotels like Meliá Castilla in Madrid complement wine tasting at Porto's cellars.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Madrid

    Plan to arrive in the afternoon to skip the morning traffic jams. Your first morning features a guided walk through the medieval Morería and historic Austrias districts. A traveler tip: "The Madrid portion would be better spent exploring on foot rather than driving through tunnels - make time to walk the historic center yourself."

    
  • Days 3-4

    San Sebastian

    The 4-hour drive from Madrid includes a stop at Zaragoza's Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar. Take the panoramic tour of Mount Igueldo in San Sebastian early for the best views and smaller crowds. You can also take an afternoon trip to the French Basque towns of Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, about 45 minutes each way.

    
  • Day 5

    Bilbao to Santander

    Start with the Guggenheim Museum (get tickets online to skip the lines), then visit Castro Urdiales fishing village. You'll reach Santander in time to see El Sardinero beach before sunset. Pick a hotel near the center for easy access to the pintxos bars.

    
  • Days 6-7

    Covadonga to Santiago

    Visit Santillana del Mar early before the crowds arrive. It's about 2 hours to Covadonga Sanctuary. Bring good walking shoes for the steep climb to the grotto. Next is Oviedo's UNESCO old town, followed by Santiago through Mondoñedo (known for its local cake) and Lugo with its Roman walls.

    
  • Days 8-9

    Santiago to Porto

    Start early in Santiago's cathedral and old town when it's peaceful. Porto is a 3-hour drive, with a stop at La Toja island. Book your Porto wine cellar tours ahead since they fill quickly.

    
  • Days 10-13

    Return to Madrid

    Travel back through Ciudad Rodrigo and Salamanca. The university buildings look best in late afternoon light. The trip ends in Madrid after visiting the walled city of Ávila.

    

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