10 Days Tour Plan
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
- Day 9
- Day 10
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´ll embark on a tour of the City of Counts. This vibrant city, nestled along the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for Gaudi’s modernist architecture, the bustling Ramblas, and its rich history, highlighted by the Universal Exposition and the Olympics hosted here. BARCELONA is renowned as one of the most beautiful and fascinating European capitals. In the evening, we’ll leave Barcelona and travel north into Catalonia. Before settling into our hotel, we’ll take a walk in GIRONA, exploring its historic center, known for its colorful houses, the old Jewish quarter, and its impressive cathedral.
We’ll head to FRANCE, traveling through the PROVENCE region. Our first stop will be ARLES, a small UNESCO World Heritage city known for its connections to Van Gogh. Here, we can visit the Roman theater and quaint Romanesque churches. There will be time to explore and have lunch. Next, we’ll include a visit to Carrières des Lumières, an incredible underground art experience featuring a captivating display of art, images, and sound in an ancient quarry. We’ll arrive in CHAMBERY, the charming capital of Savoy, for the evening, a medieval style city with beautiful historic center and large castle.Note: If tickets for the Carrières des Lumières show are unavailable due to high demand, we will provide an alternative visit to the Pont du Gard, a famous Roman aqueduct
We’ll journey to SWITZERLAND, arriving in GENEVA. With our guide, we’ll go to Palais des Nations (headquarters of the United Nations in Europe), and we’ll see the beautiful English Garden with its flower clock, and admire the Jet d’Eau, the tallest fountain in Europe. Our next stop will be the charming, walled village of GRUYERES, world-renowned for its cheese. Nearby, there are some of Switzerland´s major chocolate factories, including Nestlé. Our tour includes admission to the Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory, where you’ll enjoy a sweet tasting experience!We’ll continue our journey along scenic roads, passing through bucolic mountain landscapes and picturesque wooden villages, until we reach CHILLON Castle, built on the shores of Lake Geneva (admission included). We’ll arrive in LEYSIN by mid-afternoon, a charming holiday village with spectacular views of the Rhône Valley and Mont Blanc. Leysin is well-known for its winter sports resort and hiking options. Dinner will be includedNote: Depending on availability, accommodation may sometimes be in another charming Swiss town nestled in the Alps, such as Martigny.
We’ll experience stunning mountain scenery today, so be sure to pack your winter clothes. We’ll ascend to Glacier 3000 by cable car ride, one of the most spectacular spots in SWITZERLAND featuring ice and snow year-round, and where you can walk on the suspended bridge between two mountain peaks, explore the Ice Cathedral, or enjoy the Fun Park. We’ll stop in INTERLAKEN for lunch before traveling to LUCERNE, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. In the evening, we’ll arrive in ZURICH, with some time to explore the center before heading to the hotel. Note: In case of adverse weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, the Glacier 3000 cable car may be closed. If this happens, we will offer an equally spectacular alternative to enjoy the alpine landscapes.
We’ll depart from ZURICH and travel to the French region of Alsace, where we’ll visit its capital, STRASBOURG; a charming city that beautifully blends French and German influences. You’ll have time to explore and get to know the city. Afterward, we’ll continue our journey 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.Our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful and lasting memories.Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night.
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
IBIS STYLES BARCELONA SANT JOAN DESPI
934755800
H3289@accor.com
C/ de la tv3, 2 cp 08970 sant joan despi - barcelona,08970
Barcelona,Spain
CATALONIA BARCELONA 505
932128012
barcelona505@cataloniahotels.com
Muntaner, 505, cp 08/022 barcelona,08022
Barcelona,Spain
ACTA VORAPORT
935955560
recepcion.voraport@actahotels.com
Ramón turró, 169-b 08005 - barcelona españa,08005
Barcelona,Spain
AC HOTEL SOM BY MARRIOTT
934458200
acsom@ac-hotels.com
Arquitectura, 1-3 lhospitalet de llobregat, barcelona 08908,08908
Barcelona,Spain
BEST WESTERN PREMIER CMC GIRONA
972400500
info@hotelcmcgirona.com
Carrer barcelona, 112, 17003 girona,17003
Girona,Spain
KYRIAD CHAMBERY CENTRE
479361364
chambery.centre@kyriad.fr
Rue de la republique, 371 cp 73000 - chambery,73000
Chambéry ,France
BEST WESTERN ALEXANDER PARK
479686000
corporate@alexanderpark.fr
51 rue alexander fleming, 73000 chambéry,,73000
Chambéry ,France
ALPINE CLASSIC HOTEL LEYSIN
244930606
info@classic-hotel.ch
Route de la cité 4,1854
Leysin,Switzerland
CAMPANILE MARTIGNY
277222701
martigny@campanile.com
Rue du léman 15 - martigny,1920
Leysin,Switzerland
CENTRAL RESIDENCE
244930707
info@hotelcr.ch
Route du belvédre 20,1854
Leysin,Switzerland
INTERCITY ZURICH AIRPORT
445727000
reservations.zuerich.airport@intercityhotel.com;eladio@venumtravel.com
Flughofstrasse 63 , rmlang,8153
Zurich,Switzerland
MERCURE ZURICH CITY
435231200
melanie.casura@cotp.group
Vulkanstrabe 108b,cp 8048 zurich,,,8048
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
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