Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll land at Madrid airport and get transferred to your hotel. After settling in and having some downtime, an evening transfer takes you to Plaza Mayor and La Latina, the neighborhood known for its nightlife and tapas scene. Restaurants in the area serve Indian, Chinese, Spanish, and Middle Eastern food, so you can pick whatever sounds good.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a restaurant in Plaza Mayor or La Latina (Indian, Chinese, Spanish, or Middle Eastern cuisine available)
Landmarks Plaza Mayor La Latina 
- Day 2
Madrid
This morning starts with a guided tour through central Madrid hitting Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. From there you'll head to Retiro Park to see the lake and Palacio de Cristal. After lunch, you'll get admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. The rest of your afternoon is free before heading back to the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive tour of central Madrid including Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor
- Visit to Retiro Park with views of the lake and Palacio de Cristal
- Admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Landmarks Paseo del Prado Cibeles Neptuno Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 
- Day 3
Madrid - Zaragoza - Poblet - Barcelona
You'll start early from Madrid and travel through Castile toward Aragon. First stop is Zaragoza to see the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. Then you visit Poblet Abbey, a well-preserved medieval monastery in the region. After that, you're heading to Barcelona, getting there by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Barcelona Fira Gran Via), Hotel (Front Air Congress)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza
- Visit to Poblet Abbey with admission included
Landmarks Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Poblet Abbey 
- Day 4
Barcelona
A morning panoramic tour shows off Barcelona's modernist architecture, the busy Ramblas, and reminders of the Olympic Games. The tour wraps up at Maremagnum, a modern leisure and dining spot by the water near Columbus Square. You'll have your afternoon free to walk around and check things out on your own, then return to the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Barcelona Fira Gran Via), Hotel (Front Air Congress)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Barcelona including Gaudí's modernist architecture, Ramblas, and World Exposition/Olympic Games heritage sites
Landmarks Ramblas Maremagnum Columbus Square 
- Day 5
Barcelona to Paris
You're transferred to the station for a high-speed train to Paris, which takes just over 6 hours. It's comfortable travel with no Europamundo guide on board. Once you arrive in Paris, a transfer takes you to your hotel. Your guide will reach out in the evening or you can look for info at the hotel desk.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Mama Shelter La Defense)
- Day 6
Paris - Versailles - Montmartre
You'll visit the Palace of Versailles and its gardens in the morning (admission is separate). Heading back into Paris, you'll explore Montmartre, the old bohemian area with artists and cabarets. A panoramic city tour with a local guide shows you Paris's wide avenues and famous landmarks. If you want, there's an optional variety show available in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Mama Shelter La Defense)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with a local guide showcasing impressive avenues and iconic monuments
- Visit to Montmartre
Optional Activities
- Palace of Versailles with gardens (admission not included)
- Evening variety show
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 7
Paris to Rouen
Start in central Paris at the Eiffel Tower, going up to the second floor. Next comes a relaxing boat cruise down the Seine. Your afternoon is free to wander Paris at your own speed. Around 4:00 p.m. you head to Normandy, arriving in Rouen where you'll have time to walk through the historic center with its medieval buildings and Gothic cathedral.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Rouen Centre), Hotel (Bb Rouen Centre Rive Gauche)
Included Activities
- Eiffel Tower visit with tickets included to the second floor
- Boat trip along the River Seine
Landmarks Eiffel Tower River Seine Rouen Cathedral 
- Day 8
Rouen - Canterbury - London
You'll walk through central Rouen first. Then it's on to northern France where you cross the English Channel by ferry to Canterbury, England's religious capital with a charming historic center to explore. From there, you continue to London and have free time around Tower Bridge before checking into the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South), Hotel (Novotel London Wembley)
Included Activities
- Stroll through the center of Rouen
Landmarks Canterbury Tower Bridge 
- Day 9
London
A panoramic tour of London with a local guide covers the city's culture and history, showing you Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace where you might see the Changing of the Guard (timing depends on the dates). That evening you'll meet at Piccadilly and walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho, all lively areas with theaters and entertainment. Lots of restaurant choices for dinner before heading back.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South), Hotel (Novotel London Wembley)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of London with a local guide including Parliament, River Thames, and Buckingham Palace
Optional Activities
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (depending on dates)
Landmarks Parliament River Thames Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Circus Leicester Square Chinatown Soho 
- Day 10
London - Colchester - Harwich to Hoek van Holland
The morning takes you to the British Museum, one of the world's oldest with collections from many cultures. After some free time, you'll go to Camden, a district popular for its vibrant street market where you can find unique items and grab lunch. Around 4:00 p.m. you head to Colchester, England's oldest recorded town, for a casual walk through the historic streets. Later you travel to Harwich to board a ferry for an overnight trip to the Netherlands in en suite cabins.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harwick-hoek Van Holland)
Included Activities
- Visit to the British Museum
- Stroll through Camden market and district
Optional Activities
- Lunch at one of Camden's restaurants or food stands
Landmarks British Museum Camden Market Colchester 
- Day 11
Hoek van Holland - Volendam - Amsterdam
You'll arrive in the Netherlands around 8:00 a.m. and visit Volendam, a charming fishing village. After that, you travel to Amsterdam for a guided tour that includes the famous windmill and Rembrandt statue, the South District's modern style, and the centuries-old craft of diamond cutting at Museum Square. The tour ends when you walk into the city center where you have free time afterward.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Amedia Amsterdam Airport)
Included Activities
- Visit to Volendam fishing village
- Guided tour of Amsterdam including windmill, Rembrandt statue, South District, and diamond cutting workshop at Museum Square
Landmarks Volendam Amsterdam Windmill Rembrandt Statue South District Museum Square 
- Day 12
Amsterdam
After breakfast your tour comes to an end, leaving you with great memories of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
