Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris and meet up with your group and leader at the hotel by 6 pm. After getting settled, head out together for an included welcome dinner at a special restaurant. Later in the evening, there's time to walk around the nearby neighbourhoods and get a feel for the city's romantic character before heading back.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at one of the very special restaurants)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at a special restaurant
- Day 2
Paris
This morning you'll have breakfast, then take local transport to Montmartre with your group. A local guide leads an Urban Adventure tour that starts with a buttery croissant, then moves through the homes of famous artists. You'll catch panoramic views of Paris, see the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, and visit Paris's last remaining vineyard. There's an optional lunch at a traditional French brasserie, and the afternoon is free for you to explore major sites like the Louvre or Eiffel Tower on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Paris - Hidden Montmartre Urban Adventure tour with local guide
- Visit Van Gogh and Picasso homes
- Panoramic viewpoint visit
- Sacré-Cœur Basilica visit
- Last remaining vineyard in Paris visit
Optional Activities
- Lunch at a typical French brasserie with traditional regional specialities
- Louvre Museum visit - EUR15
- Eiffel Tower visit - EUR19
Landmarks Sacré-Cœur Basilica Montmartre Louvre Eiffel Tower 
- Day 3
Paris to Nîmes
After breakfast, you'll take a fast train south to Nîmes. There's free time for lunch, then your leader takes the group on a walking tour visiting the Arena of Nîmes, the Maison Carrée Roman temple, Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle, Nîmes Cathedral, Jardins de la Fontaine, and Place d'Assas. By evening, you'll watch the sunset from a café while reflecting on the day's exploration of Roman monuments.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of Nîmes
- Arena of Nîmes exterior viewing and panoramic views
- Maison Carrée visit
- Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle visit
- Nîmes Cathedral walk past
- Jardins de la Fontaine walk past
- Place d'Assas visit
Optional Activities
- Maison Carrée museum interior visit - EUR6
- Roman Amphitheatre of Nîmes admission - EUR10
Landmarks Arena of Nîmes Maison Carrée Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle Nîmes Cathedral Jardins de la Fontaine Place d'Assas 
- Day 4
Nîmes
You'll take a public bus day trip from Nîmes to Pont du Gard, a spectacular Roman aqueduct bridge. Walk across it and check out the museum to learn about Roman engineering and see the landscape views. There are designated swimming areas if you want to cool off, and optional kayaking is available too. Bring a picnic or grab food to spend time by the riverside, then catch the bus back to Nîmes for a free afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pont du Gard bridge
- Pont du Gard museum visit
- Explore bridge and surrounding landscape
Optional Activities
- Swimming at designated areas
- Pont du Gard kayaking - EUR13
- Picnic or snacks by riverside
Landmarks Pont du Gard - Day 5
Nîmes to Barcelona
You'll board a fast train heading to Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia. When you arrive, meet up with your group for an included dinner at a local tapas restaurant. The meal features small plates representing Spanish cuisine at its core, and you'll share dishes with other travellers and locals, making new friends while enjoying the food and atmosphere.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner at a local tapas restaurant featuring small plates of Spanish cuisine)
Included Activities
- Group dinner at a local tapas restaurant
- Day 6
Barcelona
After breakfast, join your leader for a walking tour of Barcelona's main sights. You'll see Antonio Gaudí's La Sagrada Familia Cathedral and explore Catalan Modernista architecture throughout the city. There are optional stops at Gaudí's other works like Güell Palace and Casa Batlló, or you can head to Parc Güell and its mosaic-covered bench instead. Later, there's a chance to have an optional glass of red wine poured from a traditional porro.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of Barcelona
- La Sagrada Familia Cathedral visit
- Sagrada Familia admission
Optional Activities
- Camp Nou football stadium visit
- Guell Palace visit - EUR12
- Casa Batlló visit - EUR24
- Parc Güell and Gaudí House Museum visit - EUR6
- National Art Museum of Catalonia - EUR12
- Museum of Gaudi - EUR6
- Museum of City History - EUR7
- Picasso Museum - EUR14
- Barcelona Cathedral - EUR9
- Andean-Amazonian Ethnographic Museum - Free
- Contemporary Art Museum - EUR10
- Red wine from a traditional porro glass
Landmarks La Sagrada Familia Camp Nou Guell Palace Casa Batlló Parc Güell 
- Day 7
Barcelona to Madrid
You'll take a train to Madrid this morning. Upon arrival, your leader takes the group on an orientation walk hitting iconic landmarks like Puerta del Sol, the Tío Pepe sign and Bear and Strawberry Tree statue, Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, and Almudena Cathedral. Grab delicious churros along the way, stop by Mercado de San Miguel for gourmet treats, and finish in Gran Vía. Tonight you'll join the group for a celebratory farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebratory farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Madrid
- Puerta del Sol visit
- Plaza Mayor visit
- Royal Palace exterior viewing
- Almudena Cathedral visit
- Churros stop
- Gran Vía visit
Optional Activities
- Mercado de San Miguel gourmet food market visit
- Royal Palace interior visit - EUR11
- Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - EUR12
- Museo del Prado - EUR15
- Museo Reina Sofia - EUR10
- Museo Taurino - EUR15
- Real Jardín Botánico - EUR6
- Madrid Tapas Urban Adventure - EUR82
Landmarks Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor Mercado de San Miguel Royal Palace Almudena Cathedral Gran Vía 
- Day 8
Madrid
Your trip ends after breakfast today with no scheduled activities. If you'd like to extend your stay, you can arrange a train to another Spanish destination or book additional accommodation. Contact your booking agent to discuss options and plan what works best for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Train travel to another Spanish destination
