Itinerary
- Day 1
Barcelona
Your Barcelona adventure kicks off at 6 pm with a welcome meeting and vermouth aperitivo. If you arrive early, the city's galleries, cafes and historic spots are worth checking out. The funicular up to Montjuic or Tibidabo gives you harbour views, and grabbing tapas with other travellers is a good way to settle in before the evening meeting.
- Meals
- Aperitivo (Vermouth aperitivo)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with vermouth aperitivo
Optional Activities
- Funicular ride to Montjuic or Tibidabo for panoramic views
- Explore galleries and historic corners
- Tapas dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks/POIs Montjuic Tibidabo 
- Day 2
Barcelona to Girona
Start with a leader-led walk through Barcelona, stopping for local treats along the way. The afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace, so you could head to La Sagrada Familia or Park Guell to see Gaudi's work. Later, take the train to Girona where your leader will walk you through the medieval riverside city and show you the cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Barcelona with local treat
- Leader-led walk through Girona
Optional Activities
- Visit La Sagrada Familia Basilica
- Explore Park Guell
Landmarks/POIs La Sagrada Familia Basilica Park Guell Onyar River 
- Day 3
Girona
Walk the medieval walls that Romans built and later expanded in the Middle Ages. From up there you get panoramic views of Girona, the river and San Felix Cathedral. The afternoon is free, so you could check out the Arabic Baths, grab gelato at Rocambolesc, or do a Game of Thrones walking tour. Find dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk along medieval walls of Girona
Optional Activities
- Visit Arabic Baths
- Rocambolesc Gelateria for gelato
- Game of Thrones walking tour
Landmarks/POIs Medieval walls of Girona San Felix Cathedral - Day 4
Girona to Nimes to Avignon
Head to Nimes in southeast France and meet your leader for an orientation walk to get your bearings. You've got the afternoon free to explore, and the Amphitheatre of Nimes is worth seeing if you're interested in Roman history. By evening, take the train to Avignon, settle into your hotel and take a stroll around the walled city that once housed the French popes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Nimes
Optional Activities
- Visit Amphitheatre of Nimes
Landmarks/POIs Amphitheatre of Nimes 
- Day 5
Avignon
Begin with an orientation walk through local markets packed with fresh local produce. Explore art collections, check out the Palais des Papes, or cross the Pont St-Benezet bridge. If the weather cooperates, renting a bike lets you explore the valley and find local bakeries. Later, gather with other travellers for a French-inspired dinner at a local bistro.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk through markets with local produce
Optional Activities
- Visit art collections
- Visit Palais des Papes
- Cross Pont St-Benezet bridge
- Bike hire to explore valley
- Visit local bakeries
- Dinner at local bistros
Landmarks/POIs Palais des Papes Pont St-Benezet - Day 6
Avignon to Dijon
Travel to Dijon, the capital of Burgundy. You'll take part in a mustard-making workshop where a mustard master teaches you the traditional process, from grinding seeds to mixing wine, vinegar and salt. You'll take home your own custom-blended jar. After that, the rest of your day is free to wander the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, Notre-Dame Church, or the Musee des Beaux-Arts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mustard making workshop with mustard master
Optional Activities
- Visit Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy
- Visit Church of Notre-Dame
- Visit Musee des Beaux-Arts
Landmarks/POIs Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy Church of Notre-Dame Musee des Beaux-Arts 
- Day 7
Dijon to Paris
Take the train to Paris and check into your hotel. Your leader will walk you through the famous city streets to help you get oriented. The rest of the day is yours to explore, so wander the Champs-Elysees, the Latin Quarter filled with students, or bohemian Montmartre. Optional sites include the Louvre, Eiffel Tower or Musee d'Orsay, or you could meet up with fellow travellers for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Paris
Optional Activities
- Visit the Louvre
- Climb the Eiffel Tower
- Visit Musee d'Orsay
- Explore Champs-Elysees
- Explore Latin Quarter
- Explore Montmartre
Landmarks/POIs Champs-Elysees Latin Quarter Montmartre Louvre Eiffel Tower Musee d'Orsay - Day 8
Paris
You have the day free in Paris until the 6 pm meeting. Head to the Louvre to see the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, climb the Eiffel Tower for aerial views, or have a picnic of baguette and cheese at Tuileries, Plantes or Jardin du Luxembourg. After the 6 pm meeting, you'll have evening options for dinner to discover why Paris has such a romantic reputation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit the Louvre Museum
- Climb the Eiffel Tower
- Picnic at Tuileries, Plantes or Jardin du Luxembourg
- Dinner at local restaurants
- Explore neighbourhoods
Landmarks/POIs Louvre Eiffel Tower Tuileries Jardin du Luxembourg - Day 9
Paris to Brussels
Leave Paris and take the train to Brussels. Your leader will walk you through the city and you'll sample traditional Belgian fries along the way. The afternoon is free to explore, so you could visit Manneken Pis, check out the Musical Instrument Museum, or wander Ilot Sacre to find good food and bars.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led walk through Brussels with Belgian fries tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit Manneken Pis
- Visit Musical Instrument Museum
- Explore Ilot Sacre
Landmarks/POIs Manneken Pis Musical Instrument Museum Ilot Sacre - Day 10
Brussels
Brussels is yours to explore today. Wander the Jeu de Balle Flea Market, visit the Cantillon Brewery or check out the Magritte Museum. The Grand Place is worth seeing, or you could visit Mini Europe Attraction Park with its 1:25 scale European monuments. Later, join your group for dinner at a local restaurant using your leader's recommendations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Jeu de Balle Flea Market
- Visit Cantillon Brewery
- Visit Magritte Museum
- Visit Grand Place
- Visit Mini Europe Attraction Park
- Dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Jeu de Balle Flea Market Cantillon Brewery Magritte Museum Grand Place Mini Europe Attraction Park - Day 11
Brussels to Ghent
After breakfast, take the train to Ghent, a port city northwest of Belgium with medieval architecture and artwork. Your local leader will walk you through the city to get oriented. The rest of your day is free, so you could visit Gravensteen Castle, take a guided boat tour on the canal, or find a restaurant for dinner and try gentse waterzooi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Ghent
Optional Activities
- Visit Gravensteen Castle
- Guided boat tour on the canal
- Dinner with local dishes like gentse waterzooi
Landmarks/POIs Gravensteen Castle 
- Day 12
Ghent to Bruges and back
Take the train to Bruges, a medieval coastal city with buildings and canals. You have the full day free to explore at your own pace. Stroll through the UNESCO Protected Old Town, discover Gothic and Renaissance architecture, or visit the Basilica of the Holy Blood. Later, head back to Ghent for dinner and try moules-frites, a Flemish classic of mussels in white wine with crunchy fries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Day trip to Bruges
Optional Activities
- Stroll through UNESCO Protected Old Town
- Explore Gothic and Renaissance architecture
- Visit Basilica of the Holy Blood
- Dinner at local restaurants in Ghent
Landmarks/POIs Basilica of the Holy Blood 
- Day 13
Ghent to Amsterdam
Head to Amsterdam this morning. Your leader will show you around this city known for narrow houses and artistic heritage, and you'll stop at FEBO for traditional local snacks. The rest of the day is yours to explore, so visit Anne Frank's House, check out De Waag which is a 15th-century fortified gate building, or go to the Heineken Museum to learn about Netherlands beer history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Amsterdam
- Stop at FEBO for traditional snacks
Optional Activities
- Visit Anne Frank's House
- Explore De Waag
- Visit Heineken Museum
Landmarks/POIs Anne Frank's House De Waag Heineken Museum 
- Day 14
Amsterdam to Rotterdam day trip
Take a daytrip to Rotterdam, Europe's largest seaport. You'll visit the Floating Farm, the world's first self-sufficient dairy farm, and learn about sustainable farming while seeing the resident cows. The afternoon is free to explore Rotterdam at your own pace, walking through Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen or visiting Euromast Observation Tower for panoramic city views. Then head back to Amsterdam for a free evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Floating Farm
- Day trip to Rotterdam
Optional Activities
- Visit Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
- Visit Euromast Observation Tower
Landmarks/POIs Floating Farm Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen Euromast Observation Tower 
- Day 15
Amsterdam
Your trip ends this morning with no further scheduled activities. If you'd like to stay longer in Amsterdam, contact your booking agent ahead of time to arrange extensions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
