Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
Your transfer takes you to the hotel where you'll have time to get settled and comfortable. In the afternoon, check the hotel reception for tour information either posted on signs or delivered in person.
- Day 2
Paris
Start at the Palace of Versailles and walk through its gardens, then head into Paris to check out Montmartre's artists and cabarets. A panoramic tour shows you the major avenues and landmarks around the city, with an optional evening show available if you're interested.
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide
- Visit to Montmartre neighborhood
- Funicular ride in Montmartre
Optional Activities
- Visit Palace of Versailles (entrance fee not included)
- Evening variety show
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles Montmartre - Day 3
Paris to Tours
Morning gives you a choice: take a boat on the Seine and walk through the Latin Quarter, or just relax and have free time. Then at 5:00 p.m. you depart for Tours, arriving late afternoon. Spend the evening strolling and having dinner in the historic center.
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on the Seine River
- Walk through the Latin Quarter
Landmarks/POIs Latin Quarter Seine River - Day 4
Tours to Lourdes
Drive south through vineyards to Bordeaux and explore the town center at your own pace, seeing the Port of the Moon and Cathedral of St. Andrew. Continue toward the Pyrenees and reach Lourdes by late afternoon, where you can attend the candlelight procession and visit religious sites. Dinner's included.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel in Lourdes)
Included Activities
- Dinner at hotel in Lourdes
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 5
Lourdes to Andorra
Start in Carcassonne exploring the medieval walls and castle, grab lunch there, then head toward Foix for a quick stop at Château de Foix. Pass through snowy Pyrenees peaks into Andorra, stopping at the 12th-century Sant Joan de Caselles church. Reach Andorra la Vella with free time for shopping or Caldea spa. Dinner included.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Sant Joan de Caselles church
- Dinner in Andorra
Optional Activities
- Explore Carcassonne medieval walls and castle
- Visit Château de Foix in Foix
- Visit Caldea thermal spa in Andorra la Vella
Landmarks/POIs Carcassonne Château de Foix Sant Joan de Caselles Caldea Andorra la Vella - Day 6
Andorra to Barcelona
Have free time in Andorra for shopping or walking around. After lunch, travel through mountain countryside to Santa Maria de Montserrat abbey and take the rack train up for the views. Explore the sanctuary on your own, then continue to Barcelona, arriving late afternoon.
Included Activities
- Rack train ride at Santa Maria de Montserrat
Optional Activities
- Explore sanctuary at Santa Maria de Montserrat (entrance not included)
Landmarks/POIs Santa Maria de Montserrat - Day 7
Barcelona
The panoramic tour covers Gaudí's modernist work, the busy Ramblas, and Barcelona's Olympic and World Exposition heritage. You'll end at Maremagnum by the water, then have the afternoon to yourself before heading back to the hotel in the evening.
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Barcelona with local guide
Landmarks/POIs Ramblas Maremagnum Columbus Square - Day 8
Barcelona to Valencia
Head south along the Mediterranean, stopping in Peñiscola to see the medieval walled town and beaches. Continue to Valencia, arriving around lunchtime. A local guide shows you the historic port city and the modern City of Arts and Sciences, then you have time to explore before a traditional local dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional local dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Valencia with local guide
- Traditional local dinner
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Peniscola
Landmarks/POIs Peniscola City of Arts and Sciences - Day 9
Valencia to Granada
Travel through the Valencian region to Alicante and see the Castle of Santa Bárbara and the charming old quarter. After free time for walking, drive through Murcia's dry landscape with a lunch stop. Reach Guadix in Andalusia to see the famous cave houses and the cathedral, then continue to Granada by late afternoon. Dinner included.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dinner in Granada
Optional Activities
- Explore Castle of Santa Bárbara in Alicante
- Visit Guadix cave houses and historic quarter
Landmarks/POIs Castle of Santa Bárbara Guadix Sierra Nevada - Day 10
Granada
Spend the full day in Granada. If your tour includes tickets, walk through the Alhambra Palace and its Generalife Gardens from the Arab era. The afternoon is free to wander the city and see the cathedral where the Catholic Monarchs are buried.
Included Activities
- Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens (if included in tour)
Optional Activities
- Visit cathedral with tombs of the Catholic Monarchs
Landmarks/POIs Alhambra Palace Generalife Gardens Granada Cathedral - Day 11
Granada to Seville
Leave the Sierra Nevada and head to the Tropical Coast where palm trees grow year-round. Stop in Nerja to see the dramatic cliffs, continue to Málaga for lunch and a walk through the historic center. Then go into the Andalusian mountains to Ronda, the white town famous for its gorge, and reach Seville by late afternoon. Dinner included.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Dinner at hotel in Seville
Optional Activities
- Explore Nerja
- Stroll through Málaga historic center
- Visit Ronda
Landmarks/POIs Nerja Málaga Ronda - Day 12
Seville
The morning tour covers Seville's cathedral and its Giralda tower, the Guadalquivir River banks, and the neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana. Then you'll take an included boat ride on the river for panoramic views. An evening flamenco show is available if you want to go.
Included Activities
- City tour of Seville with local guide
- Boat ride on the Guadalquivir River
Optional Activities
- Attend flamenco tablao in evening
Landmarks/POIs Seville Cathedral Giralda Guadalquivir River Santa Cruz Triana - Day 13
Seville to Lisbon
Leave Seville through rolling hills and pastoral landscapes toward Extremadura. In Mérida, admission to the Archaeological Ensemble with the Roman Theater and Amphitheater is included, then grab lunch and walk the historic pedestrian center. Continue into Portugal, stop in Évora for its whitewashed streets and Renaissance buildings, and arrive in Lisbon by evening.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida (Roman Theater and Amphitheater) entrance included
Optional Activities
- Explore Évora
Landmarks/POIs Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida Roman Theatre of Mérida Évora - Day 14
Lisbon
The sightseeing tour takes you through Lisbon's charming alleys, iconic tiles, and beautiful light, including the Belém neighborhood where explorers set sail centuries ago. The afternoon is yours to walk through Bairro Alto and check out the viewpoint. An optional trip to Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril is available. Evening at Restauradores Square with its bars and cafes before returning to the hotel.
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Lisbon with local guide
- Visit to Belem neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Bairro Alto neighborhood
- Visit Bairro Alto viewpoint
- Optional trip to Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril
Landmarks/POIs Belem Bairro Alto Restauradores Square Sintra Cascais Estoril - Day 15
Departure
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end, leaving you with wonderful memories of the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
