From Madrid to Paris

Itinerary

Day 1 MADRID

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Transfer to the hotel. Evening transport to the Gran Vía district. Welcome to Madrid! Upon arriving at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. You can enjoy free time until your tour starts. Please, check the informative posters placed at the hotel reception area which have all the information about the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers. Towards the end of the day, we provide transfers to the Egyptian Debod Temple, Plaza de Es­paña and Gran Via; a vibrant district where you can dine at your preferred restaurant: Indian, Chinese, Spanish and Middle Eastern are some of the options available.

 

Day 2 MADRID

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Madrid city tour. Stroll through the Retiro Park. Visit to the Las Ventas bullring. Evening transfer. The morning starts with a comprehensive tour through the center of Madrid including the Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de Colón and Plaza Mayor. We then will visit Retiro Park, an oasis in the city center, 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 the “corridas” at the Bullfighting Museum. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your own leisure. At sunset we will 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. At the end of the evening we will return to the hotel together.

 

Day 3 MADRID - ZARAGOZA (SARAGOSSA) - POBLET - MONTSERRAT - BARCELONA

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Monastery of Poblet, rack train to Montserrat. In the morning we leave for Aragón over the lands of Castile. In ZARAGOZA we stop briefly to see the Pilar Basilica. We continue to the Monastery of Poblet, surrounded by its walls in a beautiful site that is one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world (entrance and guided tour included). We then proceed to the Monastery of Montserrat 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. Note: In the winter months, from November to March, due to the shorter days, we will not visit the Monastery of Poblet in order to reach Montserrat in the daylight.

 

Day 4 BARCELONA

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Barcelona city tour. “Spanish Village” visit and evening transfer to Las Ramblas district. Today we will explore Barcelona, an impressive city right on the Medi­terranean Sea. Starting by 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 will also visit the city’s historic central area with its Gothic neighborhood dating back to the Middle Ages. We will visit the area where the Olympic Games took place. We will also 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 the Spanish craftsmanship and discover the architectural styles, traditions and folklore of the different regions that make up Spain. You will then have some free time to explore the city at your own leisure. In the evening we provide a transfer to Las Ramblas and the Plaza Cata­lunya area for dinner, where you can choose from a wide variety of restaurants. We will return to the hotel in the late evening.

 

Day 5 BARCELONA - PARIS

TODAY´S HIGHLIGHTS: We will travel on a high-speed train. Evening transfer to Montmartre in Paris. After breakfast we will transfer you to the train station to catch the high-speed train to Paris. The train is comfortable, and the journey takes you through wonderful landscapes. The train journey takes 6 hours 30 minutes. After arriving in Paris, we will transfer to the hotel. In the evening, we will go to the Montmartre dis­trict. This neighborhood is known for its painters, artists, and its cab­arets. Choose from one of the many restaurants and sit down to a relaxing dinner. We ascend to the top of the hill by cable car to admire the spectacular views of Paris. After this we will return to hotel. Note: The guide will only travel on the train if the group is over 15 passengers.

 

Day 6 PARIS

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Paris City tour. Climb to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Boat ride along the Seine. Evening transfer. Today we will take you on a guided tour in which you will discover the history, main boulevards and the breathtaking monuments of the city of Paris. We will stop at the Eiffel Tower where you will have the opportunity to climb up to the second floor of this remarkable wrought-iron monument (ticket admission included). The tour will end with a boat cruise along the River Seine, which divides north and south Paris. Enjoy an afternoon at your own leisure to explore and relax! At sunset you can grab dinner in the Latin Quarter, a very picturesque and historic area where a wide variety of international cuisines await you. We will then return to hotel. Note: There might be very long lines to climb the Eiffel Tower. For operational reasons, if deemed appropriate, the climb can be made at a different time of the day (or on Monday).

 

Day 7 PARIS

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Time at leisure. We will start the day by going to the center of Paris, to the area of the Louvre Museum. Enjoy some leisure time to explore. If you wish, we can accompany you to Benelux, one of the most complete and best-known perfumeries in Paris. Note: For those who are interested, an optional excursion to Disneyland Paris is available. Transfer to the airport from the hotel. End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night.

Itinerary includes

Included in the price

  • Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
  • Includes transfer in/ out
  • City tour in Madrid, Poblet, Barcelona, Paris
  • Boat: Boat Trip along River Seine in Paris
  • Evening transfer: Debod Temple and Plaza de España/Gran Via in Madrid, Plaza de Oriente in Madrid, Ramblas and Plaza de Catalunya in Barcelona, Latin Quarter of Paris.
  • Ticket admission: Las Ventas bullring in Madrid, Poblet Monastery, Poble Espanyol in Barcelona, 2nd Floor Eiffel Tower in Paris
  • Train: Montserrat in Montserrat
  • High speed train: Barcelona to Paris

Prices

Dates and prices

PEAK SEASON

Dates

April

07

14

21

28

 

May

05

12

19

26

 

June

02

09

16

23

 

September

01

08

15

22

29

October

06

13

20

 

 

December

22

29

 

 

 

2021

March

30

 

 

 

 

 

PRICES

PRICE PER PERSON SINGLE

$1599

PRICE PER PERSON SHARED

$1224

PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE

$1109

PRICE PER PERSON TRIPLE

$1032

 

 

MEDIUM SEASON

Dates

June

30

 

 

 

July

07

14

21

28

August

04

11

18

25

October

27

 

 

 

November

22

 

 

 

December

20

 

 

 

2021

January

17

 

 

 

February

14

 

 

 

March

14

 

 

 

 

PRICES

PRICE PER PERSON SINGLE

$1581

PRICE PER PERSON SHARED

$1207

PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE

$1092

PRICE PER PERSON TRIPLE

$1015

 

 

LOW SEASON

Dates

November

03

10

17

24

 

December

01

08

15

22

29

2021

January

05

12

19

26

 

February

02

09

16

23

 

March

02

09

16

23

30

 

PRICES

PRICE PER PERSON SINGLE

$1462

PRICE PER PERSON SHARED

$1089

PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE

$973

PRICE PER PERSON TRIPLE

$903

Hotels

Planned or similar hotels

City

Hotels

Madrid

Praga 4*

Nh Ventas 4*

Melia Avenida America 4*

Ilunion Alcala Norte 4*

Weare Chamartin 4*

Elba Madrid Alcala 4*

Novotel Madrid City Las Ventas 4*

Barcelona

Novotel St Joan Despi 4*

Catalonia Atenas 4*

Catalonia Park Putxet 4*

Catalonia Barcelona 505 4*

Acta Voraport 3*

Paris

Novotel P. D´Italie 4*

Novotel Est – Bagnolet 4*

Novotel Saint Denis 4*

Ibis Paris 17 Clichy Batignolles 3*