FRANCE, ANDORRA AND SPAIN Group Tour.
In France, Andorra and Spain await landscapes, places and streets that will make you fall in love with their peculiarity and unmatched beauty.
FRANCE, ANDORRA AND SPAIN Group Tour. (ID: 18951)
(CÔTE D´AZUR - NICE - MONACO - SAINT TROPEZ - MARSEILLE - ARLES - LES BEAUX - AVIGNON - LYON - TOURNUS - LA ROCHEPOT - BEAUNE - DIJON - FONTENAY ABBEY - SEMUR EN AUXOIS - VEZELAY - PARIS - AMBOISE - BORDEAUX - LOURDES - SAINT BERTRAND - CARCASSONNE - ANDORRA - MONTSERRAT - BARCELONA - PENISCOLA - VALENCIA - MADRID). (No minimum passengers for the tour)
Iconic cities and breathtaking landscapes through France, Andorra and Spain, many cultural and historical highlights of two of world's most classic countries. An unforgettable holiday trip, discovering all the secrets of Côte d’Azur, Nice, Mónaco, Saint Tropez, Marseille, Arles, Les Beaux, Avignon, Lyon, Tournus, La Rochepot, Beaune, Dijon, Fontenay Abbey, Semur en Auxois, Vezelay, Paris, Amboise, Bordeaux, Lourdes, Saint Bertrand, Carcassonne, Andorra, Montserrat, Barcelona, Peniscola, Valencia, Madrid.
- CÔTE D´AZUR promises unexpected holiday experiences, heavenly beaches and landscapes.
- NICE is one of the paradises of France, it has an important artistic, cultural heritage and a hectic nightlife.
- Known for its luxurious casinos and the bay lined with yachts, MONACO is worth discovering.
- The mythical town of SAINT-TROPEZ is a treat in sight, with its port full of sailing boats and luxurious yachts, its café terraces, its designer shops and its nightclubs.
- MARSEILLE is a picturesque city that transports the traveler to another era; the Old Port and La Basilica are, among other things, its main attractions.
- ARLES stands out for the ruins of that time, including the amphitheater, as well as being an artistic inspiration in Van Gogh's paintings.
- The historic center of the city of LES BEAUX, is one of the most impressive places in the world, with extraordinary beauty and culture.
- Sightseeing in AVIGNON means discovering a city full of history and life, one of the most charming cities in southern France.
- The LYON Center reflects two thousand years of history, with a mix of that past and a wonderful present.
- Around the abbey in TOURNUS, picturesque alleys with old houses unfold.
- LA ROCHEPOT castle rises in a dream setting, dazzles those who visit the city.
- Historical-artistic city, capital of Burgundy wines, the city of BEAUNE.
- DIJON is known as the city of a thousand needles, due to the large number of religious buildings of Catholic worship, such as churches and convents.
- The impressive panorama of the city of FONTENAY ABBEY has landscapes as illustration, numerous monuments and wonderful streets.
- The pretty medieval town with red roofs of SEMUR-EN-AUXOIS stands on a pink granite plateau, ideal for walking.
- VEZELAY is part of the most beautiful villages in France, the Basilica of Sainte-Madeleine and the village are classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Visiting the cultural and artistic city of PARIS is a true pleasure that any traveler should experience.
- AMBOISE, the so-called Pearl of the Touraine, one of the essential cities on any route of the Loire castles.
- Enjoy at BORDEAUX an incredible architectural heritage and the friendliness of its inhabitants.
- LOURDES is an important Catholic pilgrimage site, with stunning beauty.
- The pretty hanging village of SAINT- BERTRAND is very famous for its sumptuous cathedral.
- CARCASSONNE is the maximum exponent of medieval France; its walls, the castle and the basilica are samples of the beauty of the place.
- ANDORRA is nature par excellence, a space of incomparable beauty, ideal for practicing outdoor sports activities.
- A paradise, MONTSERRAT has turquoise waters, lush tropical forests, deserted beaches and a temperate climate.
- Tours, museums, leisure, shows are some of the things you can find in BARCELONA, in addition to its history and rich culture.
- The best way to discover PENISCOLA is to immerse yourself in the many charms of its streets and squares.
- In VALENCIA discover its beaches, natural spaces, cultural routes and museums.
- MADRID offers countless places to visit and corners to get lost, it is synonymous with art, history, culture, and avant-garde.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Departure from COTE D'AZUR
- Group tour
- History & cultural tour
- Offered in English
- 5 Stars Rating
included
Europa Mundo Vacations (EMV), our service provider is part of the JTB Group, one of the world's largest tourist groups, which was founded in Japan over 100 years ago, currently has more than 150 companies and more than 900 offices throughout the world. Although Europa Mundo was originally a family business, its average sales growth in the last 10 years has been 13.97% per year, being a leader in Latin America of circuits in Europe, also having its own circuits in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, India and Japan, with 1,000 different tours, and with 130,000 passengers per year traveling in our circuits from 33 countries on 5 continents, markets in Latin America, Spain, Portugal, and in 2016 countries such as India, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, United States, Jordan and Australia.
- Guaranteed fixed departures without minimum passengers.
- Assistance in airports and tourist destinations visited by the program.
- Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, and breakfast buffet.
- Includes arrival transfer
- Accommodations according to the program: 13 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast included.
- Qualified English speaking guide throughout the tour.
- Boat: River Seine in Paris.
- Activities and excursions as described in the program. City tour in: Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Plaza Mayor in Madrid.
- Evening Transfer: Latin Quarter in Paris, Ramblas and Plaza de Catalunya in Barcelona, , Plaza de Oriente in Madrid.
- Ticket admission: Carrieres de Lumiere show, La Rochepot Medieval Castle, Fontenay Abbey, 2nd Floor Eiffel Tower in Paris, Poble Espanyol in Barcelona, Las Ventas bullring in Madrid.
- Funicular: Lyon.
- Train: Montserrat Monastery in Montserrat.
- 2 Lunch or Dinner included in: Lourdes, Andorra.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
- Tickets to the archaeological complexes are not included unless expressly provided.
- Programme with ferries subject to special changes.
not included
- Intercontinental flights to and from the destination of the start and end of the program.
- Tourist entry and exit visas (visa) for the countries of transit flights and for the countries that make up the program, according to the immigration regulations established by each specific country.
- Airport taxes per person according to each destination.
- Registration fee and medical insurance / luggage / mandatory cancellation with medical coverage per person; which must be contracted directly by the clients themselves with the insurance companies that they consider best.
- Other possible taxes that apply according to the provisions of each country that make up the program and countries with transit flights.
- Additional meals and drinks.
- Gratuities or Tips.
- Excursions and optional activities not provided for in the program.
- Any other service that is not expressly indicated in the program.
- OUT transfers.
Overview of your trip:
A special and exclusive trip to enjoy luxury and experience a fantastic holiday. This 12-day group tour is not only something special for active travelers, but also for those who want to discover France, Andorra and Spain in a different way. Spectacular cities, full of history, monuments, museums, their imposing landscapes and their paradisiacal sites. You will always be accompanied by the best local guides that will take you through the best charms of France, Andorra and Spain. Without doubt the perfect combination for an unforgettable trip.
We recommend that customers book their international flights to the country of start and end of the program to guarantee their arrival at least one day before the tour's departure date. The Tour Operator and the Travel Agency do not assume any responsibility for possible breaches of the program and what this situation could generate due to possible delays in the arrival of customers on time for different reasons.
IMPORTAN NOTES:
- Net package prices are expressed in USD, Euros, Cad o GBP per pax.
- This quotation doesn’t constitute a service reservation until your final confirmation.
- Prices are valid according to the specified amount of pax.
- It is NOT included in our prices drinks with the meals, airport tax, tips and porters service.
- Our prices do NOT include supplements for special dinners in Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Booking including any of the mentioned dates are subject to hotels’ availability confirmation.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- We recommend that clients take out full travel and health insurance for the activities included in the itinerary.
- We recommend wearing light clothing and footwear, short-sleeved shirts and shorts, hats, caps and creams to protect the skin from the sun and mosquito repellents and bathing clothes for swimming in streams, rivers and / or beaches.
- It is important that the client, prior to their travel dates, check the weather forecasts in the different countries and regions visited in the program, so that they can prepare the most appropriate clothes and shoes.
- Beware of the burning sun. We recommend you bring your own protective lotions.
- We may need a small backpack for personal belongings abroad.
- In most of the countries that are visited in the program we have a widely extended medical assistance, with clinics in the most remote areas of the countries. Anyway, if you suffer from a chronic disease or allergy, etc., we recommend you bring your first aid kit or personal medications, especially when you are away from major cities.
- It is suggested to wear sunglasses and photographic and video cameras to keep the beautiful memories of your vacation.
- We recommend you always drink bottled and sealed mineral water during your stay in the different countries visited in the program.
DIA 1COTE D´AZUR.
COTE D'AZUR Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Arrival. Transfer to the hotel.
Welcome to Europe!!! On arrival at the airport we shall be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. You can enjoy free time until your tour starts, information about the meeting place and start time can be found on the information boards in the hotel reception area.
DIA 2NICE - MONACO - SAINT-TROPEZ - MARSEILLES.
MARSEILLES, NICE, Principality of Monaco, and SAINT TROPEZ Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Côte d´Azur.
Today we see the Côte d’Azur and the Mediterranean in France. We spend a short time in NICE to enjoy the Walkway of the English. We travel through stunning countryside to the Principality of MONACO; on the way we see the techniques of traditional perfume manufacturing. In the second smallest country in the world (after the Vatican), we can walk through ¨Le Rocher¨ old town, where the Prince’s Palace is located. Continuation to SAINT TROPEZ, in its old fishing port we can see some of the most luxurious yachts in the world. Time to stroll and have lunch. We continue to MARSEILLES, France’s second city, to see its vibrant “Vieux port” (old port).
Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 288.3 kms approximately.
DIA 3MARSEILLES - ARLES - LES BEAUX - AVIGNON - LYON.
MARSEILLES, ARLES, LES BAUX-DE-PROVENCE, AVIGNON, and LYON Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Provence region. Carrieres de Lumiere in Les Beaux.
Villages, landscapes, history, today we see some of the most beautiful places in Provence. ARLES, a world heritage city, shows us its legacy of the Roman and medieval times and reminds us of Van Gogh. In LES BEAUX, we have the chance to visit this small medieval village and we will include admission to the CARRIERES DE LUMIERE, an impressive show of art, image and sound underground, in some former quarries. Time for lunch and stroll in AVIGNON, with its immense Palais des Papes. We continue to LYON, where we can walk through the World Heritage Site old town and we will include the cable car to climb Notre Dame de Fourviere, a huge basilica from where we have a great view over the city.
Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 379.2 kms approximately.
DIA 4LYON - TOURNUS - LA ROCHEPOT - BEAUNE - DIJON.
LYON, TOURNUS, LA ROCHEPOT, BEAUNE, and DIJON Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Burgundy region. Rochepot Castle.
We will leave Lyon for Burgundy. We stop at TOURNUS, a nice little town with its huge stone door and large abbey. After this, on small roads we travel through beautiful vineyards and countryside to LA ROCHEPOT, we include admission to its powerful medieval castle. BEAUNE, time for lunch and stroll in the wine capital of Burgundy; you can visit the wine museum or see the historic hospice. In the early afternoon, arrival in DIJON, the capital of Burgundy, with its lively streets, magnificent urban complex and many medieval and Renaissance buildings, particularly the Ducal Palace.
Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 224.6 kms approximately.
DIA 5DIJON - FONTENAY ABBEY - SEMUR EN AUXOIS - VEZELAY - PARIS.
PARIS, DIJON, FONTENAY ABBEY, SEMUR EN AUXOIS, and VEZELAY Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Burgundy region. Admission to Fontenay abbey.
We leave Dijon for FONTENAY ABBEY, a world heritage site, where we include admission to this Cistercian centre. After this, a stop in SEMUR EN AUXOIS, a medieval city surrounded by impressive walls. Still in Burgundy, we will have time for lunch and a stroll in VEZELAY, one of France’s most beautiful villages, where its immense basilica was one of the starting points of the Way of St James. In the afternoon we continue our route to PARIS - Arrival mid-afternoon.
Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 285.1 kms approximately.
DIA 6PARIS.
PARIS Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: City tour in Paris. Climb to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Boat ride along the Seine. Evening transfer.
Today we take a guided tour to discover the history, main boulevards and the breathtaking monuments of Paris. We end the visit at the Eiffel Tower. You will have the opportunity to climb up to the second floor of this remarkable metal monument (ticket admission included). End your visit with a boat cruise along the River Seine, which divides the north of Paris from the south. Enjoy an afternoon of leisure to explore and relax! At sunset enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter, a very picturesque historic area where a wide variety of international cuisines await you. We will then return to hotel. Note: Sometimes queues to climb the Eiffel Tower are long. For organizational reasons, if deemed appropriate, the climb can be made at a different time of the day (or Monday).
DIA 7PARIS - AMBOISE.
PARIS and AMBOISE Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Amboise.
We will start the day by going to the centre of Paris, to the area of the Louvre Museum. Enjoy some leisure time to explore. If you wish you have the option of visiting the Louvre Museum or we can accompany you to Benlux, one of the most complete and best-known perfumeries in Paris. At 16.30 hrs. we leave Paris for the Loire Valley. AMBOISE, arriving in the late afternoon, this city on the Loire River is well-known because Leonardo Da Vinci lived and died here, and it also has a large castle and a beautiful historic centre with narrow streets.
Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 226.1 kms approximately.
DIA 8AMBOISE - BORDEAUX - LOURDES.
LOURDES, AMBOISE, and BORDEAUX Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Lourdes. Dinner included.
We continue on our way to the south of France. We cross lands of vineyards. BORDEAUX, time for lunch and a stroll through this city whose centre was declared a World Heritage Site. We suggest you know the Port of the Moon and the Cathedral of St Andrew. We continue towards the Pyrenees. LOURDES, arrival in the late afternoon. You can attend the candle procession (until the end of October) and visit the places of worship. We include dinner at the hotel for all our travellers!
Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 621.8 kms approximately.
DIA 9LOURDES - SAINT BERTRAND - CARCASSONNE - ANDORRA.
LOURDES, SAINT BERTRAND DE COMMINGES, CARCASSONNE, and Andorra Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Medieval villages of St. Bertrand or Carcassonne.
Travelling parallel to the Pyrenees, we stop in SAINT BERTRAND, a medieval village hanging on the mountainside, dominated by its great cathedral. Time for a stroll before going on to CARCASSONNE, a city surrounded by beautiful walls. We continue through the Pyrenees on a journey between often snow-capped summits, and into the small country of ANDORRA. Dinner included.
Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 448.7 kms approximately.
DIA 10ANDORRA - MONTSERRAT - BARCELONA.
MONTSERRAT, BARCELONA, and Andorra Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Catalonia region. Montserrat Monastery. Rack train climb.
Free time in ANDORRA for shopping and exploring. After lunch, we continue to Catalonia. The mountain countryside leads us to the impressive site of the MONTSERRAT MONASTERY, where you will go up the mountain on a rack train to see its fantastic scenery. Following this we will continue to BARCELONA, arriving in the late- afternoon.
Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 219 kms approximately.
DIA 11BARCELONA.
BARCELONA Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Barcelona city tour. “Spanish Village” visit and evening transfers to Las Ramblas district.
Today we will explore Barcelona, an impressive city right on the Mediterranean Sea. Starting with an informative city tour with a local expert (note: If the group has fewer than fifteen people, explanations can be given by our guide.) We also visit the city’s historic central area with its Gothic neighbourhood dating back to the Middle Ages. We will visit the area where the Olympic Games took place. We will get the chance to see La Sagrada Familia Basilica; the masterpiece designed by the architect Gaudí. Following this, we include the entry ticket to visit ‘Poble Espanyol’ (meaning ‘Spanish Village’). This open-air architectural museum is situated in one of the most emblematic areas of Barcelona. Enjoy Spanish craftsmanship and discover the architectural styles, traditions and folklore of the different communities in Spain. Take some free time to explore the city on your own. In the evening we provide transfers to Las Ramblas and Plaza Catalunya area for dinner, where you can select from a great variety of restaurants. Return to hotel.
DIA 12BARCELONA - PANISCOLA - VALENCIA - MADRID.
MADRID, BARCELONA, PENISCOLA, and VALENCIA Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Peniscola, a beautiful walled town combined with a castle on the sea. Discover Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences. Night transfer in Madrid.
Travelling south, we follow the Mediterranean stopping in PENISCOLA, a small walled medieval town surrounded by the sea, time for a stroll. We continue to VALENCIA where we will have time for lunch in its historic centre, followed by a coach tour of the avant-garde “City of Sciences” designed by the architect Calatrava. We continue to MADRID, arriving at the end of the day. We head to Plaza Mayor, where we can relax at some typicaltaverns. Note: If the number of travellers from Valencia to Madrid is low, the trip may be done by high-speed train.
Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 747.9 kms approximately.
DIA 13MADRID.
MADRID Air conditioned busTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Madrid city tour. Stroll through the Retiro Park. Visit to the Plaza de Toros de las Ventas bullring. Evening transfer.
The morning starts with a comprehensive tour through the centre of Madrid including Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de Colón and Plaza Mayor. We then visit to Retiro Park, an oasis in the city centre, where we will see the lake and the Glass Palace. A visit to Las Ventas Bullring (admission included) is next, this is one of the most famous bullrings in the world where we will learn about the tradition of “corridas” in the Bullfighting Museum. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. At sunset we provide a transfer to Plaza de Oriente, opposite the Royal Palace, an elegant and bustling area with many restaurants serving different cuisines such as local Spanish food, international, and Chinese. Enjoy a pleasant dinner of your choice, then return to hotel together.
DIA 14MADRID.
MADRID Without transportationAfter breakfast, end of our services.