Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll land in Madrid and have the morning free to wander around at your own pace. In the afternoon, there's a panoramic city tour that takes you through the Royal Palace, past the Cibeles Fountain, and by the Paseo del Prado museums. The tour wraps up at Plaza Mayor where you can spend your evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Madrid
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit Cibeles Fountain
- Visit Paseo del Prado
Optional Activities
- Flamenco night with dinner (70 EUR)
Landmarks Royal Palace Cibeles Fountain Paseo del Prado Plaza Mayor - Day 2
Madrid
This is your day to explore Madrid however you'd like. If you're interested, there's an optional guided excursion available to Toledo, the historic city just outside Madrid, but it's completely up to you how you spend your time.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Toledo (5 hrs) - 40 EUR - Panoramic tour including Mirador del Valle, Cathedral walk, and damascening workshop visit. Minimum 20 people required.
Landmarks Toledo - Day 3
Madrid to Bilbao
You'll drive through the mountain landscapes of Castile heading toward Segovia. There you'll see the Alcazar castle from Mirador de la Pradera de San Marcos and walk through the old town to check out the Roman Aqueduct. After Segovia, you'll stop in Pedraza, a medieval village, then continue on to Bilbao in the Basque Country where you'll arrive for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nh La Avanzada)
Included Activities
- Scenic route around Segovia
- View from Mirador de la Pradera de San Marcos
- Roman Aqueduct of Segovia - exterior viewing
- Free time to explore Segovia old town
- Visit Plaza Mayor in Segovia
- Walk around Pedraza medieval village
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Segovia
- Visit Cathedral in Segovia
- Visit Alcazar of Segovia (entrance not specified as included)
- Sample pintxos and visit taverns/bars in Bilbao
Landmarks Mirador de la Pradera de San Marcos Alcazar of Segovia Roman Aqueduct of Segovia Pedraza Plaza Mayor (Segovia) 
- Day 4
Bilbao to San Sebastian
After breakfast, you'll have a guided tour of Bilbao showing you the striking Guggenheim Museum, the old medieval center, and the lively streets. Following lunch and some free time, you'll head to Guernica to see the Tree of Gernika. Later you'll reach the coastal town of Hondarribia and finish the day in San Sebastian, where your hotel sits atop Mount Igueldo.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Monte Igueldo)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bilbao
- Guggenheim Museum viewing
- Bilbao old town (medieval center)
- Free time in Bilbao for stroll and lunch
- Visit Guernica and Tree of Gernika
- Explore Hondarribia old town
Optional Activities
- Lunch at La Ribera Market with traditional Basque cuisine
Landmarks Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Old Town Guernica Tree of Gernika Hondarribia La Ribera Market 
- Day 5
San Sebastian to Bordeaux
Start your morning with views of San Sebastian Bay from Mount Igueldo, then visit Miramar Palace and its gardens. You'll have free time to spend on the beach or walking the boulevards. Before heading out, you'll try a traditional Basque pintxo with a drink. Later you'll travel to Bordeaux, arriving by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Burdeos Meriadeck), Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux Centre), Hotel (Mercure Bordeaux Centre)
Included Activities
- Views from Mount Igueldo over San Sebastian Bay
- Visit Miramar Palace
- Visit Miramar Palace gardens
- Traditional Basque pintxo experience with drink
Optional Activities
- Relax on San Sebastian's main beach
- Leisurely stroll along city boulevards
- Walk through Bordeaux city center
Landmarks Mount Igueldo Miramar Palace San Sebastian Bay 
- Day 6
Bordeaux to Lourdes
In Bordeaux, you'll walk through the World Heritage city center including the Water Mirror and historic old town with its pedestrian streets and 11th-century cathedral. Free time along the Garonne River banks gives you a chance to grab lunch and just relax. If you're interested, there's the Cité du Vin wine museum you can visit. Later you'll head to Lourdes in the Pyrenees, arriving mid-afternoon with time to visit the sanctuary.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Mediterranee), Hotel (Hotel Alba), Hotel (Padoue)
Included Activities
- Water Mirror viewing
- Explore Bordeaux historic old town
- Visit 11th-century cathedral in Bordeaux
- Free time along Garonne River banks
- Travel to Lourdes
- Visit Lourdes sanctuary
- Dinner in Lourdes
Optional Activities
- Lunch at restaurants along Garonne River
- Visit Cité du Vin interactive wine museum
- Attend candlelit procession at Lourdes sanctuary
Landmarks Water Mirror (Miroir d'eau) Bordeaux Historic Old Town Cité du Vin Lourdes Sanctuary Garonne River 
- Day 7
Lourdes to Andorra
You'll travel through southern France starting with Carcassonne and its medieval walls and historic district. From there you'll go through Foix with its medieval castle, then through the Pyrenees mountains. You'll stop to see Sant Joan de Caselles Romanesque church before arriving in Andorra la Vella where you can explore the capital's shops or visit Caldea thermal spa.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama)
Included Activities
- Explore Carcassonne with time for lunch
- Brief stop at Foix with views of Château de Foix
- Stop at Sant Joan de Caselles church
- Free time in Andorra la Vella
- Dinner in Andorra
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Carcassonne
- Visit Caldea thermal spa (largest in Europe)
Landmarks Carcassonne La Cité (Carcassonne) Château de Foix Foix Sant Joan de Caselles Andorra la Vella Caldea 
- Day 8
Andorra to Barcelona
The morning is yours to spend shopping or walking around Andorra. After lunch, you'll head to Catalonia to see Santa Maria de Montserrat abbey. A scenic rack train takes you up the mountain to explore the sanctuary, then you'll continue to Barcelona, arriving in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Front Air Congress), Hotel (Catalonia Sagrada Familia), Hotel (Fira Congress)
Included Activities
- Rack train ride to Montserrat abbey (included)
- Access to Montserrat sanctuary area
Optional Activities
- Morning shopping or walking in Andorra
- Lunch in Andorra
- Entrance to Montserrat sanctuary (not included)
Landmarks Santa Maria de Montserrat Montserrat 
- Day 9
Barcelona
You'll take a panoramic tour of Barcelona in the morning, seeing the city's modernist architecture, the famous Ramblas, and its rich history. The afternoon is free for you to do what you'd like. In the evening, you'll head to Maremagnum, a contemporary entertainment and dining complex by the sea near Plaza de Colón for dinner and leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Front Air Congress), Hotel (Catalonia Sagrada Familia), Hotel (Fira Congress)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Barcelona
- Transfer to Maremagnum entertainment complex
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon exploration of Barcelona
- Dining and strolling at Maremagnum
Landmarks La Rambla Maremagnum Plaza de Colón 
- Day 10
Barcelona to Madrid
You'll travel south along the Mediterranean coast, stopping in Peniscola, a charming walled town, for a stroll. Continuing to Valencia, you'll arrive around lunchtime and try the famous paella. You'll visit the City of Arts and Sciences before departing around 4:30 p.m. back to Madrid, arriving between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Included Activities
- Stop in Peniscola with free time to explore
- Brief stop at City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia
Optional Activities
- Lunch and sample paella in Valencia
Landmarks Peniscola Valencia City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia 
- Day 11
Madrid
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end. You'll head home with lasting memories of Spain, France, and Andorra.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
