Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll be picked up at the airport and taken to your hotel to get settled in. After you've had a chance to rest and unpack, head down to the hotel reception in the afternoon to get briefed on what's coming up for the tour.
- Day 2
Paris
Start the day at the Palace of Versailles, walking through the grand rooms and exploring the expansive gardens. You'll head back into Paris afterward and check out Montmartre's charming streets with their bohemian character. Later, you'll do a panoramic tour with a local guide who'll point out iconic landmarks and impressive avenues around the city. An optional evening variety show is available if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide
- Visit to Montmartre neighborhood
- Transfer to Montmartre
- Funicular ride in Montmartre
Optional Activities
- Palace of Versailles visit (entrance fee not included)
- Evening variety show
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles Montmartre - Day 3
Paris to Tours
Morning gives you options: take an optional boat ride on the Seine and walk through the Latin Quarter, or spend time exploring Paris on your own however you'd like. At 5:00 p.m., you'll leave Paris heading toward the Loire Valley. You'll arrive in Tours by late afternoon and have time to walk around the historic center before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- River Seine boat ride (optional)
Optional Activities
- Walk through the Latin Quarter
- Free time in Paris
Landmarks/POIs Latin Quarter Seine River - Day 4
Tours to Lourdes via Bordeaux
You'll drive south through vineyard-covered countryside to Bordeaux, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There's time to walk around the town center and have lunch. From there, you'll see the Port of the Moon and the Cathedral of St. Andrew. Then you'll continue toward the Pyrenees and reach Lourdes by late afternoon. You'll attend the candlelight procession, visit places of worship, and have dinner back at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
Included Activities
- Dinner at hotel in Lourdes
Optional Activities
- Visit Port of the Moon
- Visit Cathedral of St. Andrew
- Candlelight procession in Lourdes
- Visit places of worship in Lourdes
Landmarks/POIs Bordeaux Port of the Moon Cathedral of St. Andrew Lourdes - Day 5
Lourdes to Marseille via Carcassonne and Narbonne
You'll head through southern France and stop in Carcassonne to walk the remarkable ancient walls and historic streets around town. After lunch, you'll continue on to Narbonne where you can explore this historic Occitan city's old town. Later, you'll arrive in Marseille, France's second-largest city, in the late afternoon. You'll have time to check out the Vieux-Port with its restaurants and waterfront atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Optional Activities
- Walk and explore Carcassonne
- Walk and explore Narbonne
- Walk through Vieux-Port in Marseille
- Dine at restaurants in Vieux-Port
Landmarks/POIs Carcassonne Narbonne Vieux-Port - Day 6
Marseille to Barcelona via Provence
You'll start in Aix-en-Provence, wandering through the historic center and seeing the fountains throughout the city. Next, you'll head to Avignon, a walled city on the Rhône River that was once called the 'second Rome' because the popes had their seat there. You'll tour the Palace of the Popes. Then you'll visit the Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct that's a UNESCO World Heritage Site (admission is included). From there, you'll continue toward Catalonia and reach Barcelona by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Admission to Pont du Gard
Optional Activities
- Walk through Aix-en-Provence historic center
- Walk through Avignon
- Lunch in Avignon
Landmarks/POIs Aix-en-Provence Avignon Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard - Day 7
Barcelona
This morning you'll take a panoramic tour of Barcelona, walking through the city to see the modernist architecture, the famous Ramblas, and the Mediterranean waterfront. The tour ends at Maremagnum, a modern leisure and dining complex by the water next to Columbus Square. The rest of your afternoon is free to do whatever you want, and you'll head back to the hotel at the end of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Barcelona
- Evening transfer to Maremagnum
Optional Activities
- Explore Maremagnum leisure complex
- Afternoon leisure time in Barcelona
Landmarks/POIs Barcelona Ramblas Maremagnum Columbus Square - Day 8
Departure
After breakfast, your tour ends here, and you'll leave with some great memories from the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
