Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris and get transferred to your hotel. After settling in, head to the hotel reception to pick up tour information. They'll have details either posted or available in person, so check with the staff about what's happening next.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
- Day 2
Paris
Start at the Palace of Versailles and walk through the gardens. From there, head to Montmartre to check out the bohemian neighborhood with its artists and cabarets. A local guide takes you on a panoramic tour of Paris showing off the major avenues and monuments. Back at the hotel by evening, and you can catch an optional cabaret show if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide
Optional Activities
- Visit to Palace of Versailles (admission not included)
- Evening variety show
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 3
Paris to Tours
Go to the Eiffel Tower and take the elevator up to the second floor. After that, you'll have a relaxing boat cruise on the Seine for about one hour and fifteen minutes. The afternoon is yours to explore Paris at your own pace. At 5:30 p.m., head out toward the Loire Valley. You'll arrive in Tours by evening and can take a walk through the historic center and grab dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Grand Hotel De Tours)
Included Activities
- Ascend to second floor of Eiffel Tower
- Boat cruise along the Seine (approximately one hour and fifteen minutes)
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River 
- Day 4
Tours to Bordeaux to Lourdes
Travel south through vineyards heading to Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a nice town center. Spend time exploring and grab lunch, maybe visiting the Port of the Moon or the Cathedral of St. Andrew. Later, continue toward the Pyrenees and arrive in Lourdes by late afternoon. Attend the candlelight procession and visit places of worship. Dinner's included at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Mediterranee), Hotel (Hotel Alba), Hotel (Padoue)
Included Activities
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Port of the Moon in Bordeaux
- Visit Cathedral of St. Andrew in Bordeaux
- Attendance at candlelight procession in Lourdes
Landmarks Bordeaux Port of the Moon Cathedral of St. Andrew 
- Day 5
Lourdes to Carcassonne to Narbonne to Marseille
Stop first in Carcassonne and walk around the medieval walls. After lunch, continue to Narbonne, a historic Occitan city where you can explore the old town. You'll arrive in Marseille, France's second-largest city, in the late afternoon. Spend time walking through the Vieux-Port with its bustling restaurants and shops along the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Marseille Centre Euromed), Hotel (Novotel Suites Marseille Euromed)
Landmarks Carcassonne Narbonne Vieux-Port (Old Port) 
- Day 6
Marseille to Aix-en-Provence to Avignon to Barcelona
Start in Aix-en-Provence and wander through the historic center with its charming streets, fountains, and squares. Later, head to Avignon and stroll around this walled city on the Rhone. See the Palace of the Popes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct. By evening, you'll arrive in Barcelona.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Catalonia Barcelona 505), Hotel (Catalonia Sagrada Familia), Hotel (Acta Voraport)
Included Activities
- Admission to Pont du Gard (Roman aqueduct)
Landmarks Aix-en-Provence Avignon Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard 
- Day 7
Barcelona
Begin with a tour of Barcelona covering highlights from the Universal Exposition and Olympics, plus Gaudi's modernist buildings and the Ramblas. The afternoon is free to check things out on your own. In the evening, head to Maremagnum, a waterfront entertainment and dining complex near Plaza de Colon. Walk around and choose from various restaurants for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Catalonia Barcelona 505), Hotel (Catalonia Sagrada Familia), Hotel (Acta Voraport)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Barcelona
Landmarks Ramblas Maremagnum Plaza de Colón 
- Day 8
Barcelona to Peniscola to Valencia to Madrid
Travel south along the Mediterranean and stop in Peniscola, a walled coastal town where you can walk around. Continue to Valencia, arriving around lunchtime and try paella if you like. At about 4:30 p.m., head toward Madrid with a quick stop at Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences. You'll get to Madrid between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m., then go to Plaza Mayor for pinchos or wine at one of the restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Included Activities
- Brief stop at City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia
Landmarks Peniscola City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia 
- Day 9
Madrid
Morning tour covers central Madrid including Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcala, Plaza de Colon, and Plaza Mayor. Then check out Retiro Park, a green space in the city center with a lake and the Palacio de Cristal. Visit Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Real Madrid's home. The rest of the afternoon is yours to spend as you like, then return to the hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive city tour of central Madrid
- Admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Landmarks Paseo del Prado Cibeles Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 
- Day 10
Madrid to Granada
Leave Madrid early heading south through La Mancha. Stop in Puerto Lapice, a charming village that connects to Don Quixote stories. Continue into Andalusia and arrive in Granada where lunch is included. In the afternoon, if your tour includes Alhambra access, explore the Alhambra Palace and the Generalife Gardens with a local guide.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Saray), Hotel (Macia Condor), Hotel (Abades Nevada Palace)
Included Activities
- Lunch in Granada
Optional Activities
- Visit to Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens with local guide (included only if option selected at booking)
Landmarks Puerto Lápice Alhambra Palace Generalife Gardens 
- Day 11
Granada to Malaga to Marbella to Ronda to Seville
Head from Granada toward the Costa del Sol. First stop in Malaga for a walk through the historic district with its cathedral and Picasso Museum. Continue along the coast enjoying Mediterranean views, then visit Puerto Banus in Marbella, a sophisticated harbor area. Travel through the mountains to Ronda, a white town known for its cliffside setting and deep canyon. You'll reach Seville by evening with dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alcora Sevilla), Hotel (Silken Al-andalus Palace Sevilla), Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Sevilla), Hotel (Ac Sevilla Forum), Hotel (Eurostars Al-andalus)
Included Activities
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit to Malaga historic district, cathedral, and Picasso Museum
Landmarks Malaga Puerto Banús Ronda 
- Day 12
Seville
Morning tour of Seville shows the cathedral with its famous Giralda, the Guadalquivir River banks, and neighborhoods like Santa Cruz and Triana. After that, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the river with nice views. In the evening, you can opt for a flamenco show at a traditional tablao if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alcora Sevilla), Hotel (Silken Al-andalus Palace Sevilla), Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Sevilla), Hotel (Ac Sevilla Forum), Hotel (Eurostars Al-andalus)
Included Activities
- City tour of Seville
- Boat ride on Guadalquivir River
Optional Activities
- Flamenco tablao in the evening
Landmarks Seville Cathedral Giralda Guadalquivir River Santa Cruz Triana 
- Day 13
Seville to Merida to Evora to Lisbon
Leave Seville traveling through rolling hills and pasturelands toward Extremadura. In Merida, visit the Archaeological Ensemble with its Roman Theatre and Amphitheater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend time for lunch and a walk through the historic center. Continue to Portugal and stop in Evora, another UNESCO site with whitewashed streets and Renaissance palaces. Arrive in Lisbon by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Roma Lisboa), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts)
Included Activities
- Admission to Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida
Landmarks Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida Évora 
- Day 14
Lisbon
Morning sightseeing tour of Lisbon covers the seven hills, charming alleys, iconic tiles, and the Belem neighborhood where Portuguese navigators once set sail. Free time in the afternoon to explore Bairro Alto and its viewpoints. If you want, take an optional trip to nearby Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril. Return to the hotel from Restauradores Square in the evening, which has lots of bars and cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Roma Lisboa), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Lisbon
- Visit to Belem neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Optional trip to Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril (approximately 4 hours, 40 EUR)
Landmarks Belem Bairro Alto Restauradores Square Sintra Cascais Estoril 
- Day 15
Lisbon
After breakfast, your tour ends and you depart with memories from your journey across France, Spain, and Portugal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
