Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris to Caen
Starting early from Paris, you'll head toward Normandy and stop in Giverny to walk through Monet's House and gardens (admission's included). From there, you'll continue to Rouen for a stroll through its medieval streets and grab lunch. After that, you'll head to Arromanches to see the historic World War II landing beaches, and by evening you'll arrive in Caen where you'll have leisure time to explore the central district.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adagio Caen Centre), Hotel (Zenith Caen)
Included Activities
- Visit Monet's House and gardens in Giverny
Optional Activities
- Explore Rouen's medieval streets and cathedral
- Visit Arromanches beaches
Landmarks Monet's House Rouen Cathedral Arromanches Beach 
- Day 2
Caen to Rennes
Early morning travel takes you to Mont-Saint-Michel for exploration of the city and abbey. You'll continue to Saint-Malo afterward to see the impressive city walls, then have lunch. During the afternoon, you'll visit the charming Breton village of Dinan where you can try a crepe and drink, then head to Rennes. The capital of Brittany has a fascinating historic center to check out.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Rennes Alma)
Included Activities
- Crepe and drink experience in Dinan
Optional Activities
- Explore Mont-Saint-Michel city and abbey
- Walk Saint-Malo city walls
- Discover Dinan medieval village
Landmarks Mont-Saint-Michel Saint-Malo Walled City Dinan 
- Day 3
Rennes to Amboise
You'll depart for Angers where there's an optional visit to the castle housing the largest medieval Apocalypse tapestry. Then you'll continue to Tours in the Loire Valley for exploration and lunch. In the afternoon, you get to see Château de Villandry with its magnificent flowers and gardens (garden admission's included). The day ends in Amboise, a medieval city, and dinner's included.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Amboise)
Included Activities
- Visit Château de Villandry gardens
Optional Activities
- Visit Angers Castle and medieval Apocalypse tapestry
Landmarks Angers Castle Château de Villandry Loire River 
- Day 4
Amboise to Limoges
Starting with a morning stroll through Amboise, you'll see Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years. Next, you'll visit the iconic Château de Chenonceau (tickets included), built like a bridge over the river. You'll explore Chambord afterward, the largest castle in the Loire Valley with park access included. Later you'll continue into central France to Limoges, checking out its historic center and Saint Etienne Cathedral.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Limoges Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit Château de Chenonceau
- Visit Chambord park
Optional Activities
- Morning stroll through Amboise
- Visit Château du Clos Lucé
- Explore Limoges historic center and Saint Etienne Cathedral
Landmarks Château du Clos Lucé Château de Chenonceau Château de Chambord Saint Etienne Cathedral 
- Day 5
Limoges to Rocamadour
Leaving Limoges, you'll head to the Dordogne region and visit Lascaux to explore the museum and cave replica (tickets included) while learning about prehistoric cave paintings. You'll continue to Sarlat, a UNESCO World Heritage town with a well-preserved Renaissance historic center, for a stroll and lunch. Later you'll visit Beynac to explore its medieval castle overlooking the river (admission included). The day ends in Rocamadour, a medieval village on a cliff with an important sanctuary. You'll walk the Via Crucis and take the lift back up. Dinner's included.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Du Chateau)
Included Activities
- Visit Lascaux museum and cave replica
- Visit Beynac castle
Optional Activities
- Explore Sarlat historic center
- Walk Via Crucis in Rocamadour
Landmarks Lascaux Caves Sarlat Beynac-et-Cazenac Castle Rocamadour Sanctuary 
- Day 6
Rocamadour to Bordeaux
You'll visit the impressive Padirac Chasm and enjoy a boat ride 75 meters underground. Then you'll continue to Collonges-la-Rouge, a village built with red stone on the Way of St. James. After lunch, you'll journey to Saint-Emilion in the heart of the Bordeaux wine region for a leisurely stroll. You'll arrive in Bordeaux in the evening.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Burdeos Meriadeck)
Included Activities
- Boat ride at Padirac Chasm
Optional Activities
- Explore Collonges-la-Rouge
- Stroll through Saint-Emilion
Landmarks Padirac Chasm Collonges-la-Rouge Saint-Emilion 
- Day 7
Bordeaux to Lourdes
You'll explore the World Heritage center of Bordeaux, including the Water Mirror and historic old town with pedestrian streets and an 11th-century cathedral. You have free time to stroll along the Garonne River banks where restaurants are available for lunch, or you can optionally visit Cité du Vin, an interactive museum about wine history and production. After that, you'll continue toward the Pyrenees, arriving in Lourdes by mid-afternoon with time to visit the sanctuary and optionally attend the candlelit procession. Dinner's included.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Mediterranee)
Optional Activities
- Explore Bordeaux Water Mirror
- Walk historic old town and cathedral
- Visit Cité du Vin museum
- Visit Lourdes sanctuary
- Attend candlelit procession in Lourdes
Landmarks Water Mirror Bordeaux Cathedral Cité du Vin Lourdes Sanctuary 
- Day 8
Lourdes to Marseille
You'll travel through southern France to Carcassonne, a city surrounded by some of Europe's most beautiful walls. You'll have time to walk and explore. After lunch, you'll continue to Narbonne to discover this historic Occitan city with its charming old town. You'll arrive in Marseille, France's second-largest city, in the late afternoon and explore the vibrant Vieux-Port with its bustling atmosphere and charming restaurants.
- Meals
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Explore Carcassonne city walls
- Walk through Narbonne old town
- Visit Marseille Vieux-Port
Landmarks Carcassonne Walls Narbonne Old Town Vieux-Port 
- Day 9
Marseille to Barcelona
You'll explore the Provence region starting in Aix-en-Provence, birthplace of painter Paul Cézanne. You'll wander through the historic center with narrow streets, fountains, and squares. Then you'll visit Avignon, the former seat of the Catholic popes, and see the Palace of the Popes. You'll walk the walled city on the banks of the Rhône and have lunch. After that, you'll visit the Pont du Gard (admission included), a Roman aqueduct and UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll head toward Catalonia, arriving in Barcelona in the evening.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Front Air Congress)
Included Activities
- Visit Pont du Gard aqueduct
Optional Activities
- Explore Aix-en-Provence historic center
- Walk through Avignon walled city
- Visit Palace of the Popes
Landmarks Aix-en-Provence Historic Center Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard 
- Day 10
Barcelona
You'll enjoy a morning panoramic tour of Barcelona, one of Europe's most fascinating capitals. You'll see Gaudí's modernist architecture, the lively Ramblas, and legacy sites from World Expositions and Olympic Games. The tour ends at Maremagnum, a modern leisure and dining complex by the sea next to Columbus Square. You'll stroll through this lively area, then you have the afternoon at leisure before returning to the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Front Air Congress)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Barcelona
Optional Activities
- Explore Maremagnum
- Visit Gaudí modernist architecture sites
- Stroll Ramblas
Landmarks Sagrada Familia Park Güell Ramblas Columbus Monument Maremagnum 
- Day 11
Barcelona to Madrid
You'll travel south along the Mediterranean with a special stop in Peniscola, a charming walled town by the sea. You'll have time for a stroll, then continue to Valencia, a vibrant port city on the Levantine coast, arriving around lunchtime. You can try the famous paella if you'd like. At approximately 4:30 p.m., you'll continue to Madrid with a brief stop at Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences. You'll arrive in Madrid between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m. and receive a transfer to Plaza Mayor to enjoy pinchos or wine at one of its restaurants.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Optional Activities
- Explore Peniscola walled town
- Stroll through Valencia
- Visit City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia
Landmarks Peniscola City of Arts and Sciences Plaza Mayor 
- Day 12
Madrid
You'll begin the morning with a comprehensive tour of central Madrid, featuring Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. You'll visit Retiro Park, a beautiful oasis in the city center, where you'll see the lake and Palacio de Cristal. Next you'll visit Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (admission included), home of Real Madrid. You'll have the rest of the afternoon at leisure, then receive a return transfer to the hotel in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of central Madrid
- Visit Retiro Park
- Visit Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Landmarks Paseo del Prado Cibeles Puerta de Alcalá Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 
- Day 13
Madrid
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories of your time traveling through France and Spain.
- Meals
- Breakfast
