12 Days Tour Plan
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
- Day 9
- Day 10
- Day 11
- Day 12
Welcome to Madrid! Upon arrival at the airport, we’ll transfer you to your hotel. You’ll have some free time until the tour begins. Please check the information signs at the reception area for details about the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.In the evening, we’ll provide a transfer to Plaza Mayor and La Latina, Madrid’s most famous neighborhood for nightlife and tapas restaurants. You can choose to dine at any restaurant you prefer with a variety of options including Spanish, Indian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cuisines.
The morning will begin with a comprehensive tour of central Madrid, featuring highlights like Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. We’ll then visit Retiro Park, a beautiful oasis in the city center, where we’ll see the lake and the Palacio de Cristal. Admission is included to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the home of Real Madrid—considered by many to be the best football club in the world. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure. In the evening, we’ll provide a return transfer to the hotel.
In the morning, we’ll leave for ARAGON, travelling through the lands of Castile. Our first stop will be in ZARAGOZA to admire the stunning Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. We’ll then journey to the serene Poblet Abbey, one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world (tickets included). Finally, we’ll head to BARCELONA, where we’ll arrive in the evening.
In the morning, we include a panoramic tour of BARCELONA, considered one of Europe’s most fascinating capitals. Open to the Mediterranean Sea, the city is renowned for Gaudí and its modernist architecture, as well as for its lively Ramblas and the legacy of the World Expositions and Olympic Games held here. Barcelona is often regarded as one of the most beautiful and captivating cities in Europe. The tour ends at the Maremagnum, a modern leisure and dining complex by the sea next to Columbus Square, where you can stroll through this lively area. Afternoon at leisure. Return to the hotel at the end of the day.
At the scheduled time, we’ll provide a transfer to the station for your high-speed train journey from Barcelona to Paris, which is included in your trip. In just over 6 hours of comfortable travel, you’ll arrive at your destination. Upon arrival, another transfer will take you to your hotel. Your guide will contact you in the evening, or you can check the information signs provided at the hotel reception.Note: The train journey will not be accompanied by a Europamundo tour guide.
We’ll immerse ourselves in the rich history of FRANCE at the magnificent Palace of Versailles (admission not included), renowned for its stunning gardens. On our return to PARIS, we’ll visit Montmartre, a charming bohemian neighborhood famous for its artists, painters, and cabarets. To fully appreciate the grandeur of Paris, we’ll embark on a panoramic city tour with a local guide, showcasing the city’s impressive avenues and iconic monuments. Afterward, we’ll return to the hotel. For those interested, there is an optional variety show in the evening.
We’ll start our day in central PARIS, beginning with a visit to the iconic Eiffel Tower. You´ll have the chance to go up to the second floor of this famous iron landmark (tickets included). Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Seine, which will last approximately one hour and fifteen minutes. You’ll have a free afternoon to explore the city at your own pace (transfer back to the hotel not included).Note: If wait times at the Eiffel Tower are too long, we might reschedule the visit to a different time (or on Sunday) for your convenience.
Today, we’ll journey to the heart of FRANCE, passing through the Bourgogne region, renowned for its picturesque vineyards and world-class wines. Our first stop will be Beaune, a charming town in the center of Burgundy known for its flower-filled streets, hospice, and wine museum. After some free time for lunch and a walk, we’ll continue to LYON, the former capital of Roman Gaul, located on the banks of the Rhône River. Lyon´s historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site. We’ll take a cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourvière, where we can enjoy a stunning view of the city. You’ll have some free time to explore at your leisure.Note: In some cases, part of the group will stay in Chambéry, a city near Lyon. In these instances, we’ll travel to Chambéry in the evening for an overnight stay. In the morning, you’ll have time to visit this medieval-style city, the capital de la Saboya, known for its beautiful historic center and impressive castle.
Today, we’ll travel to Switzerland. Upon arrival in Geneva, we’ll pass by the Palace of Nations (the European headquarters of the United Nations) and explore the pretty English Garden with its flower clock and admire the Jet d’Eau, the tallest fountain in Europe.After lunch, we’ll continue our journey through Switzerland, traveling along the scenic routes by Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel. We’ll drive along the Three Lakes region, enjoying views of magnificent vineyards set against the mountain backdrop. We’ll stop in Neuchâtel, where you can enjoy a walk by the lake, explore the historic town center, or visit the beautiful 10th-century castle. Our journey will conclude in Zurich, where we’ll arrive in the late afternoon.Note: Depending on the number of passengers traveling from Geneva to Zurich, this part of the trip may be done by train, in which case there will be no stop in Neuchâtel.
With our guide, we’ll explore Zurich, the most populous city in Switzerland, and its financial and cultural heart. Known for its banks, Zurich has been twice recognized as the city with the best quality of life in the world. Afterwards, we’ll embark on a scenic cruise of nearly two hours on Lake Zurich, with brief stops to enjoy the charming villages along the route. We’ll disembark in Rapperswil, a picturesque village renowned for its medieval castle. We’ll return to Zurich by train, providing an opportunity to experience the efficiency and punctuality of the Swiss railway system.Note: Depending on the number of travelers, transfers to and from the city center may be via public transport.
Today´s journey features stunning landscapes with tall mountains and pristine lakes. We’ll enjoy breathtaking scenery in the Interlaken region. Our first stop will be Grindelwald, where we’ll have time for a coffee before taking the cable car up the mountain. Once there, we’ll walk along a winding path leading to a suspended bridge. For those who are adventurous, crossing the bridge offers spectacular views of the surrounding glaciers. We’ll have lunch on the mountain (included) before heading back down. Our next destination is Lucerne, one of Switzerland´s most beautiful cities, where you’ll have time to explore and enjoy the charming cityscape. We’ll then return to Zurich.Note: The guide will offer an optional full-day excursion, starting in the morning. After some free time in Lucerne, we’ll take a rotating cable car to the summit of Mount Titlis. At over 3,000 meters above sea level, the alpine summit offers breathtaking views of the glacier and the Alps.
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
Planned Hotels or similar
PRAGA
914690600
reservas.praga@hsantos.es
Antonio lopez 65 cp 28019 madrid,28019
Madrid,Spain
AXOR FERIA
913122379
reservas.feria@axorhoteles.es
Campezo, 4,28022
Madrid,Spain
PUERTA DE TOLEDO
914747100
gabriel@hotelpuertadetoledo.es
Glorieta de la puerta de toledo, 4,28005
Madrid,Spain
NH GRAN HOTEL
976221901
nhgranhotel@nh-hotels.com
Joaquin costa, 5,50001
Zaragoza,Spain
FIRA CONGRESS
932671800
reservas@firacongress.com
Carrer josé agustín goytisolo, 9-11 cp 08908 hospitalet de llobregat, 9 - 11,08908
Barcelona,Spain
FRONT AIR CONGRESS
936369480
reservas@hotelfrontaircongressbarcelona.com
C/de les alberades,16 cp 08830 sant boi de llobregat barcelona,08830
Barcelona,Spain
CATALONIA SAGRADA FAMILIA
2458905
sagradafamilia.reservas@hoteles-catalonia.es
Aragón, 569 bis, sant martí,08026
Barcelona,Spain
MERCURE PARIS PORTE DE VERSAILLES EXPO
146485555
Amelie.EVANO@accor.com
36 38 rue du moulin 92170 vanves pars,92170
Paris,France
MERCURE IVRY QUAI DE SEINE
146701717
h6357@accor.com
5 allee de la seine,94200
Paris,France
MERCURE PARIS LA DEFENSE 5
825802727
H1546@accor.com
18-30 rue baudin place charras courbevoie,92400
Paris,France
CAMPANILE CENTRE LYON BERGES DU RHONE
478600309
lyon.bergesdurhone@campanile.fr
4-6, rue mortier cp 69003 lyon,69003
Lyon,France
HOLIDAY INN LYON VAISE
478646869
reception@Hotel-Lyon-Vaise.fr
13 avenue victor hugo, tassin-la-demi-lune,69160
Lyon,France
APPARTCITY LYON CITE INTERNATIONALE
472001360
Reservation-groups@appartcity.com
157, grande rue de saint clair - 69 300 caluire-et-cuire - france,69 300
Lyon,France
MOVENPICK AIRPORT
448088589
Siham.BENTALHA@movenpick.com;Hotel.zurich.airport@movenpick.com
Walter mittelholzerstrasse 8,8152
Zurich,Switzerland
HARRYS HOME WALLISELLEN
447982800
Stefan.Donner@harrys-home.com
Seidenplatz 3, wallisellen,8304
Zurich,Switzerland
RADISSON HOTEL & SUITES ZURICH
445616050
reservations.zrhda@radisson.com
Thurgauerstrasse 116, opfikon,8152
Zurich,Switzerland
IBIS ZURICH MESSE AIRPORT
443074700
H2980@accor.com
Heidi abel-weg 5, zurich-oerlikon,8050
Zurich,Switzerland
IBIS ZURICH MESSE AIRPORT
443074700
H2980@accor.com
Heidi abel-weg 5, zurich-oerlikon,8050
Zurich,Switzerland