AUTUMN IN EUROPE

Arrival at Adolfo Suárez Madrid, Barajas Airport. Meet and greet followed by transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day will be free for personal activities. Overnight stay.

In the morning, panoramic city tour with a local guide, visiting Plaza de España, the Cibeles Fountain, Plaza de Oriente, the Puerta de Alcalá, and the University City, among other highlights. In the afternoon, free time for personal activities. Accommodation.

Departure for northern Spain, traveling through the regions of Castile and León and Basque Country until arriving in San Sebastián, considered one of the most beautiful cities in the country. Free time to enjoy a walk through its Old Town. Then, we will continue through France’s wine region until arriving in Bordeaux, the historic capital of the Dukes of Aquitaine. Overnight stay.

At the scheduled time, departure from Bordeaux, France’s wine capital, heading toward the Loire Valley, famous for its iconic castles. Stop in Blois, one of the most notable towns in the valley thanks to its magnificent castle. Continue on to Paris. Overnight stay.

In the morning, panoramic tour of Paris, visiting its main avenues and monuments, including the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the Palais Garnier (Opéra Garnier), the Eiffel Tower, the Latin Quarter, the Luxembourg Gardens, and the Les Invalides, among other highlights. Brief stop to visit the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Afternoon at leisure for personal activities. Overnight stay. Optional excursion available to attend the renowned show at the Lido de Paris.

Free day to enjoy the city at your own pace. Accommodation. Optional excursion available to the famous Palace of Versailles and its beautiful gardens.

At the indicated time, departure crossing the Champagne region en route to Luxembourg, an important institutional center of the European Union. The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, one of the smallest countries in Europe, stands out for its capital city, located on a rocky outcrop surrounded by large fortifications and deep valleys. Free time and continuation toward Germany. Passing through Koblenz, the journey continues along the Rhine Valley, where you can admire breathtaking scenery, with imposing German castles and the iconic Lorelei Rock. Arrival in Frankfurt, the country’s main financial center. Accommodation.

At the indicated time, departure to Heidelberg, a city considered the birthplace of thinkers and home to one of the oldest universities in Europe. Located on the banks of the Neckar River, you will have time to enjoy its atmosphere, its old town, and its university character. Continuation of the journey to Freiburg, the capital of the Black Forest. Free time with the possibility of an optional excursion. We will continue crossing the entire region, with its picturesque villages, until reaching the capital of Switzerland. Free time to explore the city center. Accommodation.

At the indicated time, departure toward Lucerne, located on the shores of Lake Lucerne, a city that has preserved its medieval charm in its squares, streets, and buildings. Optional excursion available to Mount Titlis, where you ascend by cable car to the snowy peaks of the Swiss Alps, enjoying the scenery, snow, and the various attractions of this unique experience. At the indicated time, continue the journey toward Venice, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Overnight stay.

In the morning, visit Venice, the city of 118 islands. Transfer by vaporetto to St. Mark’s Square. Walking tour of the city, visiting St. Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs, among others. Short free time to stroll independently through its labyrinthine streets and canals, and to admire the contrasts between the palaces along the Grand Canal and the small churches. Optional excursion available: gondola ride. At the indicated time, departure to Padua, a city known for the Saint, with time to visit its cathedral. Continue on to Florence and accommodation.

At the indicated time, departure to begin a panoramic tour of the city of Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance and of the Italian language. During the tour, we will see its main monuments: the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore along with its Campanile, and the Baptistery with its famous Gates of Paradise. This city was home to historical figures such as Michelangelo and Dante Alighieri. At the indicated time, we will depart for Assisi, where we will visit the town and the Basilica of Saint Francis. Afterwards, we will continue on to Rome, the Eternal City. Overnight accommodation.

Free day to enjoy the city at your own pace. Overnight accommodation. Optional excursion available to one of Italy’s most interesting visits: Capri and Naples–Pompeii, a full-day tour to explore Naples, the most typical Italian city; Capri, a picturesque Mediterranean island; and Pompeii, the magnificent and legendary Roman city.

At the agreed time, departure to Vatican City to attend the Papal Audience (provided the Pope is in Rome). Continuation with a panoramic tour of the Imperial City, including the Roman Forums, the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, Piazza Venezia, and St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. Rest of the day at leisure. Accommodation. Optional excursion available to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s masterpiece.

Departure to Pisa. Stop at the Square of Miracles to admire the monumental complex made up of the Cathedral, the Baptistery, and the famous Leaning Tower. Continuation of the journey to Nice, capital of the French Riviera. Arrival and accommodation. We suggest enjoying the atmosphere of this cosmopolitan city or joining an optional excursion to Monaco and Monte Carlo, with its famous casino.

Today we will take a short panoramic tour of the city and then continue to Nîmes, where you will have free time for lunch. We then continue the journey toward the Spanish border, crossing Provence via its excellent highways, until reaching Barcelona. Arrival and accommodation.

In the morning, we will take a panoramic tour of the city with a local guide, exploring its most characteristic and picturesque corners. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight accommodation.

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to board your departure flight. (Flight not included.)