8 Days Tour Plan
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
Welcome to your tour with Europamundo!We’ll travel to northern Catalonia, starting with a visit to Girona. Here, you’ll have time to explore the city’s magnificent historic center, filled with medieval architecture and Roman, Arab, and Hebrew influences. We recommend visiting the Cathedral of Saint Mary, an impressive Gothic structure located in the upper part of the city, as well as the old Jewish quarter, known for its narrow, picturesque streets. Next, we’ll head to the charming medieval town of Besalú. You’ll have time for lunch and to explore its quaint streets, the impressive, fortified stone bridge, the castle, the Jewish baths, and the old pilgrim hospital. After lunch, we’ll continue into French Catalonia, stopping in Collioure, a small coastal town full of charm. You can enjoy its beautiful beach, wander through the port and narrow alleys, and visit the impressive castle, built on an ancient Roman castrum that once housed the court of the kings of Mallorca. If you’re interested, you can also visit the tomb of the poet Antonio Machado. In the evening, we’ll arrive in Carcassonne, considered Europe’s finest fortified city. We suggest taking a nighttime stroll to admire the beautifully lit walls and enjoying dinner at one of the many charming restaurants in the Cité.
We’ll start the morning in Carcassonne. Accompanied by our guide, we’ll visit the impressive Castle of the Counts (admission included) and the medieval walls. Afterward, you’ll have some free time to explore on your own. After lunch, we’ll head to Narbonne, where you’ll have the chance to discover this charming Occitan city and its picturesque historic center. In the evening, we’ll arrive in Marseille, France’s second-largest city. We recommend taking a stroll through the lively Vieux Port, known for its vibrant atmosphere and numerous small restaurants.
Villages, landscapes, history – today we’ll see some of the most beautiful places in Provence. In Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage city, we’ll explore its Roman and medieval legacy and be reminded of Van Gogh. In Les Baux, we’ll visit this small medieval village and include admission to Carrières de Lumières, an impressive underground show that combines art, image, and sound in its old quarries. We’ll have time for lunch and a stroll in Avignon, home to the immense Palais des Papes. Our journey will continue to Lyon, where we’ll walk through the World Heritage Site old town and take the cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourvière, a huge basilica offering a great view over the city.Note: If tickets for the Carrières de Lumières show are unavailable due to closure or high demand, we will instead transfer to the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard.
We’ll set off from Lyon and head to the Burgundy region. Our first stop will be Tournus, a quaint little town with an imposing stone gate and a large abbey. After that, we’ll travel to Beaune, where we’ll have time for lunch and to explore the wine capital of Burgundy. We recommend visiting the wine museum or the historic hospice. Next, we’ll visit the Savigny Castle, situated in the heart of this winemaking region. Built in the 15th century, the castle houses extraordinary museums featuring motorbikes, racing cars, planes, and helicopters. Our journey will continue to Dijon, the capital of Burgundy, known for its lively streets and numerous medieval and Renaissance buildings, including the standout Palace of the Dukes.
We’ll leave Dijon for Fontenay Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we’ll include admission to this Cistercian center. Afterward, we’ll stop in Semur-en-Auxois, a medieval city surrounded by impressive ancient walls. Still in Burgundy, we’ll have time for lunch and a stroll in Vézelay, 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’ll continue our route to Paris, arriving in the evening.
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.
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
Planned Hotels or similar
CAMPANILE CARCASSONNE EST
468771144
carcassonne.est@campanile.fr
Rue camille flammarion cp 11000 carcassonne,11000
Carcassonne,France
IBIS STYLES CARCASSONNE LA CITE
468264569
HA480@accor.com
2 rue darius milhaud, 11000 carcassonne, francia,11000
Carcassonne,France
GOLDEN TULIP MARSEILLE EUROMED
488912270
reservations@goldentulipmarseilleeuromed.com
6 place henri verneuil, cp 13002 marseille,13002
Marseille,France
IBIS MARSEILLE CENTRE EUROMED
491992520
h6190@accor.com
25 boulevard de dunkerque,13002
Marseille,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
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS DIJON
0380467030
reservation@hiexdijon.fr
8 rue de la glaciere saint-apollinaire,21850
Dijon,France
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