Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll be transferred to your hotel and have time to get settled in. Take a look at the reception boards in the afternoon to find information about when your tour officially starts.
- Day 2
London
Your morning includes a city tour through Westminster, Parliament, the City, and along the Thames. The afternoon is free, though you can book an optional trip to the Thames Valley and Windsor if interested. Later in the evening, you'll walk through Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, and Chinatown before heading through Soho's entertainment district, then return to the hotel by bus.
Included Activities
- City tour of London - Westminster, Parliament, the City, and the Thames
- Evening walk through Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho
Optional Activities
- Thames Valley and Windsor Town excursion (5 hours) - €35 per person - includes visit to Windsor Castle (viewed from outside), historic town exploration, and transportation via the River Thames; minimum 15 people required
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Westminster Westminster Abbey River Thames Piccadilly Circus Leicester Square Soho Windsor Castle - Day 3
London
Today is yours to do what you'd like. Check out different areas of London, see whatever attractions interest you, and get a feel for the city on your own schedule.
- Day 4
London to Paris
You'll leave London by ferry across the English Channel to France, stopping briefly in Calais. After that, it's on to Amiens where you'll see the Gothic cathedral, walk through narrow streets, and check out the floating gardens and Jules Verne's old home. From there, you head to Paris, arriving by evening.
Optional Activities
- Explore Amiens Cathedral
- Walk through Amiens' lively narrow streets and floating gardens
- Visit Jules Verne's house in Amiens
Landmarks/POIs Amiens Cathedral - Day 5
Paris
Start the day at the Palace of Versailles and walk through its gardens (you'll need to cover admission). Head back to Paris to explore Montmartre with its artist history and cabarets. A guide takes you on a panoramic tour showing off Paris's wide avenues and major sites. Later there's an optional variety show if you're interested.
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide
Optional Activities
- Visit Palace of Versailles - admission not included
- Evening variety show
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles Montmartre - Day 6
Paris to Tours
You'll go up the Eiffel Tower to the second floor (admission included) and then take a relaxing Seine boat cruise for about 75 minutes. Afterward, the afternoon is free to explore Paris however you'd like. At 5:30 p.m. you depart for the Loire Valley, arriving in Tours by evening. A walk and dinner in the old center come recommended.
Included Activities
- Ascend to second floor of Eiffel Tower - admission included
- Boat cruise along the Seine - approximately one hour and fifteen minutes
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower River Seine - Day 7
Tours to Lourdes
You'll head south through vineyards toward Bordeaux, stopping to have lunch and look around its UNESCO-listed old center. The Cathedral of St. Andrew and Port of the Moon are worth seeing. From there, it's toward the Pyrenees, reaching Lourdes by late afternoon for the candlelight procession (available late March through October) and visits to religious sites. Dinner is included at the hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Dinner included at hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Port of the Moon in Bordeaux
- Visit Cathedral of St. Andrew in Bordeaux
- Attend candlelight procession in Lourdes (late March to end of October)
- Visit places of worship in Lourdes
Landmarks/POIs Bordeaux Port of the Moon Cathedral of St. Andrew Lourdes - Day 8
Lourdes to Andorra
Travel through southern France starting in Carcassonne to see its medieval walls, castle, and historic areas. You'll pass by Chateau de Foix in the Pyrenees foothills, then drive through the snowy peaks into Andorra. A stop at Sant Joan de Caselles, a 12th-century Romanesque church, comes next. In Andorra la Vella you have free time to shop, walk around, or visit Caldea, Europe's largest thermal spa. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner included)
Included Activities
- Dinner included
Optional Activities
- Explore Carcassonne and its medieval walls
- Visit Carcassonne Castle
- Explore La Cité historic district in Carcassonne
- Visit Château de Foix in Foix
- Visit Sant Joan de Caselles (12th-century Romanesque church)
- Visit Caldea thermal spa in Andorra la Vella - largest thermal spa in Europe
- Shopping in Andorra la Vella
Landmarks/POIs Carcassonne Carcassonne Castle Château de Foix Sant Joan de Caselles Caldea Andorra la Vella - Day 9
Andorra to Barcelona
You have free time in Andorra for shopping or walks. After lunch, head toward Catalonia through mountain countryside to reach the abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat. A rack train ride up the mountain is included so you can take in the scenery, though the sanctuary entrance costs extra. Continue on to Barcelona, arriving in the late afternoon.
Included Activities
- Rack train ride to Santa Maria de Montserrat - included
Optional Activities
- Explore Santa Maria de Montserrat abbey - entrance not included
- Shopping in Andorra la Vella
- Walking in Andorra la Vella
Landmarks/POIs Santa Maria de Montserrat - Day 10
Barcelona
The morning brings a panoramic tour of Barcelona, checking out its modernist architecture from Gaudi, the busy Ramblas, and sites from the Universal Exposition and Olympics. Your afternoon is free to explore. In the evening, you'll head to Maremagnum, a seaside entertainment complex near Plaza de Colon, where you can walk around and pick from different restaurants.
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Barcelona
Landmarks/POIs Ramblas Maremagnum Plaza de Colón - Day 11
Barcelona to Madrid
You'll travel south along the Mediterranean with a stop in Peniscola, a walled seaside town with time to walk around. Then it's to Valencia, arriving around lunchtime to try the area's famous paella. Around 4:30 p.m. you pass through Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences before continuing to Madrid, arriving between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m. A transfer takes you to Plaza Mayor where you can grab pinchos or wine at local spots.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Plaza Mayor, Madrid - welcome visit
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Peniscola walled town
- Try paella in Valencia
- Visit City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia
Landmarks/POIs Peniscola Valencia City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia Plaza Mayor - Day 12
Madrid
Your morning includes a full city tour of central Madrid hitting Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcala, Plaza de Colon, and Plaza Mayor. You'll visit Retiro Park to see the lake and Palacio de Cristal. Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home of Real Madrid, is included (admission covered). The afternoon is free to do what you'd like, then you return to the hotel by evening.
Included Activities
- City tour of central Madrid - Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, Plaza Mayor
- Visit to Retiro Park - lake and Palacio de Cristal
- Admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium - Real Madrid
Landmarks/POIs Paseo del Prado Plaza de Cibeles Fuente de Neptuno Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium - Day 13
Madrid
After breakfast, your tour concludes, leaving you with great memories from the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
