Itinerary
- Day 1
Besalú - Collioure - Carcassonne
Start in Girona by walking through the medieval old town, where you'll find the Gothic cathedral and the historic Jewish quarter tucked into narrow streets. From there, head to Besalú, a charming medieval town where you can see the fortified bridge, castle, and ancient Jewish baths. Later, cross into France and stop in Collioure to spend time on the beach and check out the castle overlooking the coast. By evening you'll arrive in Carcassonne and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cerise Carcassonne Sud)
Optional Activities
- Visit Cathedral of Saint Mary in Girona
- Explore the old Jewish quarter in Girona
- Explore Besalú town and fortified stone bridge
- Visit Besalú castle
- Visit Jewish baths in Besalú
- Explore old pilgrim hospital in Besalú
- Enjoy Collioure beach
- Explore Collioure port and narrow alleys
- Visit Collioure castle
- Visit tomb of poet Antonio Machado in Collioure
- Nighttime stroll to view lit walls of Carcassonne
- Dinner at charming restaurants in Carcassonne Cité
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of Saint Mary Jewish Quarter (El Call) Besalú Fortified Stone Bridge Besalú Castle Jewish Baths (Mikve) Collioure Castle Carcassonne Fortified Walls 
- Day 2
Narbonne - Marseille
Take a guided tour through Carcassonne's Castle of the Counts and walk along the medieval walls, then explore the town at your own pace. After that, head to Narbonne to see the historic center and get a feel for this Occitan city. Continue south to Marseille, France's second-largest city, where you'll take a walk through Vieux Port. The waterfront is filled with restaurants and has a lively energy, so it's a good spot to grab lunch or just wander around.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Marseille Centre Euromed), Hotel (Novotel Suites Marseille Euromed)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Castle of the Counts in Carcassonne
- Visit medieval walls in Carcassonne
Optional Activities
- Explore Carcassonne on your own
- Explore Narbonne historic center
- Stroll through Vieux Port in Marseille
- Dine at restaurants in Vieux Port
Landmarks/POIs Castle of the Counts Vieux Port 
- Day 3
Avignon - Pont du Gard - Barcelona
Begin in Aix-en-Provence, the birthplace of painter Paul Cézanne, and walk through the historic center with its fountains and squares. Move on to Avignon, which served as the seat of the popes, and see the Palace of the Popes, an impressive structure from that era. Stop at Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct and UNESCO World Heritage Site that's worth seeing up close. Then head toward Catalonia, arriving in Barcelona this evening after traveling through beautiful countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Catalonia Barcelona 505), Hotel (Catalonia Sagrada Familia), Hotel (Porta Fira), Hotel (Fira Congress)
Included Activities
- Visit Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct
Optional Activities
- Explore Aix-en-Provence historic center
- Walk through Avignon
- Lunch in Avignon
- Visit Palace of the Popes in Avignon
Landmarks/POIs Pont du Gard Palace of the Popes 
- Day 4
Barcelona
After breakfast in Barcelona, your tour ends and you head home with memories from the past few days exploring the medieval towns, coastal areas, and historic cities of France and Spain.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
