Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive at Paris airport where transportation is arranged based on your flight time. After grabbing your baggage, head to the meeting point for a River Seine Cruise on a glass canopy boat, which gives you great views of the Parisian boulevards from the water. This afternoon, you'll go up the Eiffel Tower with skip-the-line tickets (show up 15 minutes early). Get settled in your Paris hotel for the night.
Included Activities
- River Seine Cruise - glass canopy boat sightseeing
- Eiffel Tower Summit - skip-the-line entry
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower River Seine 
- Day 2
Paris
Start with a guided walking tour through Paris that covers Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris and Pont Neuf, and keep in mind your guide typically expects tips of 5-10 EUR per 2 people. After that, you'll head to the Louvre Museum with skip-the-line entry and wander around at your own pace until closing. Spend the night back in Paris.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Paris - Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, Pont Neuf and iconic sites
- Louvre Museum - skip-the-line entry
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris Pont Neuf Louvre Museum 
- Day 3
Paris
Today is yours to explore Paris however you like. Walk along the Champs-Élysées to see the high-end shops and the street itself, then head to Montmartre and use the provided Google Maps link to walk around on your own, checking out the local charm, museums, vineyards, and windmills. Later, take a self-guided walk through Pere Lachaise Cemetery, which is a historic garden cemetery with some interesting graves. Return to your Paris accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Champs-Élysées - self-guided walk
- Montmartre Walking Tour - self-guided exploration
- Pere Lachaise Cemetery - self-guided walk
Landmarks/POIs Champs-Élysées Montmartre District Sacré-Cœur Basilica Pere Lachaise Cemetery - Day 4
Paris to Barcelona
This morning, make your way to the train station on your own and catch a train to Barcelona between 6 and 10 AM. The journey takes approximately 8 hours. Once you arrive in Barcelona, check into your hotel and get settled for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Barcelona
Join a guided walking tour of Barcelona's streets, which were designed by the Romans over 2,000 years ago. Your guide will walk you through Medieval and modern history, sharing stories about warriors, painters like Miró, Dalí, and Picasso, and architect Gaudí. Later in the day, you'll visit the Sagrada Familia basilica designed by Antoni Gaudí, looking at the architecture, stained glass windows, and symbolism with skip-the-line tickets included. Overnight in Barcelona.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Barcelona - historic sites and Roman streets
- Sagrada Familia - skip-the-line entry and exploration
Landmarks/POIs Sagrada Familia Gothic Quarter 
- Day 6
Barcelona
After breakfast, head out on a full-day tour to Montserrat mountain. Travel by train to the mountain and then take the cogwheel rack railway to reach the top. You'll visit the Benedictine Abbey and Santa Maria de Montserrat sanctuary, which holds the Virgin of Montserrat (La Moreneta), the patron saint of Catalonia since 1881. Spend time looking at the rolling landscapes and the unique jagged mountain edges before the train brings you back to Barcelona for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Montserrat Mountain Full-Day Tour - train transfer and cogwheel railway
- Benedictine Abbey visitation
- Santa Maria de Montserrat sanctuary visit
Landmarks/POIs Montserrat Mountain Montserrat Monastery - Day 7
Barcelona to Madrid
This morning, head to the train station on your own using local tram, metro, or taxi and travel to Madrid by train (tickets are provided). The rest of your day is free, so walk around Madrid and try some local restaurants. Settle into your Madrid hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Madrid
- Dining in Madrid
- Day 8
Madrid
Take a guided walking tour of Madrid that covers the Royal Opera House and Royal Palace. You'll also see San Miguel Market, one of Madrid's top food spots, and Plaza de la Villa, a particularly nice square in the city. In the afternoon, head into the Royal Palace to see the interior rooms with frescoes by famous artists, private apartments, the throne room, and Hall of Mirrors. Check out the Royal Armory exhibits as well. Return to your Madrid hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Madrid - Royal Opera House, Royal Palace, San Miguel Market, Plaza de la Villa
- Royal Palace of Madrid - skip-the-line entry and interior exploration
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace of Madrid San Miguel Market Plaza de la Villa Royal Opera House - Day 9
Madrid to Toledo and back
Take a full-day self-guided walking tour of Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage City. Wander through the historic streets and check out the Alcázar fortress and Toledo Cathedral. Return train tickets back to Madrid are provided, so make your way to the train station on your own and head back to Madrid in the evening. Stay in Madrid for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided Full-Day Walking Tour of Toledo - historic sites, charming streets, Alcázar, Toledo Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Toledo Cathedral Alcázar of Toledo Toledo - Day 10
Madrid
Your tour wraps up today. A private cab will pick you up from your hotel 3 hours before your flight departure and take you to Madrid airport.
