DAY 1

Arrival in Madrid. Dinner and overnight stay on board

DAY 2

Arrival in Madrid. Reception and transfer to your hotel by our correspondent. Accommodation

DAY 3

Breakfast. In the morning panoramic visit of the city with local guide, visiting the Plaza de España, Fuente de Cibeles, Plaza de Oriente, Puerta de Alcalá, Ciudad Universitaria, etc. In the afternoon we suggest an optional visit to the imperial city of Toledo. The national monument of art and history of Spain. Enjoy Toledo’s past on a walk through cobblestone alleys and explore the medieval architecture and fortified walls of the World Heritage City. Overnight stay.

DAY 4

Breakfast. Departure to San Sebastian, one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. Time for a walk in the old part of the city. Continuation to the French Pyrenees region. Arrival in Lourdes. Free time to attend the impressive procession of the Torches (there are days when it is not celebrated) and visit the Holy Grotto where, according to tradition, the Virgin appeared to Bernadette (IF THE TIME OF ARRIVAL ALLOWS). Overnight stay

DAY 5

Breakfast. Departure through beautiful landscapes of the French countryside to Blois, a historic city located on the banks of the Loire and one of the most representative sites of the region, with its important Royal Castle. Continuation to Orléans. Free time.

DAY 6

Breakfast. Departure to the French capital. Arrival and panoramic visit of the City of Light, touring the Avenue des Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Ile de la Cité, brief time to visit the Miraculous Medal. Afternoon free to explore the city or take the optional excursion of Illuminations and Seine Cruise or a special evening enjoying a cabaret show at the Lido. Lodging

DAY 7

Breakfast. Free day for optional excursions to Versailles, visit the Louvre Museum and the Notre Dame Cathedral, or visit the bohemian district of Montmartre, a meeting place of painters, writers, and artists. Lodging

DAY 8

Breakfast. Departure to Dijon city known worldwide for its famous mustard, you can stroll through its medieval historic center where you will find one of the oldest museums in France, the Museum of Fine Arts. We continue our journey to Zurich. Arrival and free time to visit this beautiful Swiss city, optionally you can take a guided visit where we will visit the Bahnhofstrasse the Lindenhof hill, the old sailors and fishermen neighborhood Schippe; and the oldest bridge in Zurich Rathaus – Brucke where the City Hall is located on the shore of the lake, etc.. Accommodation

DAY 9

Breakfast. Departure to Lucerne, located on the shores of Lake Lucerne and has preserved its medieval charm in its buildings, squares, and narrow streets. Optionally you can make an excursion to Mount Titlis: You will go up the cable car to the top of the snow-capped mountains of the Swiss Alps. Appreciating the beautiful scenery and enjoying the snow, unique experience, and the various attractions that are there. At the indicated time departure along the Alps to Vaduz, capital of the principality of Liechtenstein, which has a lively old town. After a shortstop, departure to the capital of Tyrol: Innsbruck. Optionally, we suggest attending a Tyrolean dance show. Lodging

DAY 10

Breakfast, free time to explore the historic center, at the agreed time departure towards the Brenner Alpine Pass, where one of the highest viaducts in Europe is located, until arriving in Padua, a city known for the Saint, time to visit its cathedral. Continuation to Venice, arrival, and overnight stay. Optionally we suggest you fill your time with a gondola ride

DAY 11

Breakfast, morning dedicated to visiting Venice, a city of 118 islands. Transfer by vaporetto to Piazza San Marco. Visit on foot of St. Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, etc. Short free time to wander on your own through the labyrinthine streets and canals, and admire the contrasts between the beautiful palaces located on the Grand Canal and the small churches. Departure to Ferrara, brief stop, and continuation of the journey to Florence, capital of Tuscany and main city of Italian art. Arrival and accommodation.

DAY 12

Panoramic visit, including the Cathedral, the Baptistery, Ponte Vecchio, and the Piazzas della Signoria and Santa Croce. Transfer to Piazza Michelangelo, located on the top of one of the hills surrounding the city, where you will have the opportunity to take a nice photo of the group overlooking a landscape that dominates the whole of Florence. Continuation to Assisi, an interesting walled city. Visit its Basilicas, with the tomb of St. Francis. Continue to Rome, the Eternal City. Upon arrival there is the possibility of an optional visit to Baroque Rome, to know the heart of the city, with interesting places such as Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, etc. Return to the hotel and overnight stay

DAY 13

Breakfast. Departure for a panoramic visit of the imperial city, visiting the Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Pyramid, ending at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, where we will attend the **PAPAL AUDIENCE** (provided that the Pope is in Rome). Rest of the day at leisure for an optional excursion to the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel. Accommodation

DAY 14

Breakfast. Day at your disposal with the possibility of an optional full-day excursion to southern Italy, with the marvelous Bay of Naples and the picturesque island of Capri. Overnight stay.

DAY 15

Breakfast. Departure to Pisa. Stop at Piazza dei Miracoli to admire the beautiful monumental complex formed by the Cathedral, Baptistery, and the famous Leaning Tower. Continuation to Nice, capital of the French Riviera. It is suggested to enjoy the atmosphere of this cosmopolitan city or participate in an optional excursion to Monaco, Monte Carlo, and its famous casino. Overnight stay.

DAY 16

Breakfast. Brief panoramic tour of the city to continue to the city of Nimes, free time for lunch, and continuation to the Spanish border through Provence and its magnificent highways. Arrival in Barcelona. We suggest enjoying the many nightlife possibilities that the city offers. Overnight stay.

DAY 17

Breakfast. In the morning panoramic visit of the city with a local guide, including its most typical and picturesque places. Departure to Zaragoza. Free time to visit the Basilica of the Virgen del Pilar, patron saint of Spain, and walk through the old town. In the afternoon, continuation to Madrid. Overnight stay in Madrid

DAY 18

Breakfast. Transfer to Madrid Airport at scheduled time to board our flight to our destination city. End of our services.

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LODGING IN T/P CATEGORY HOTELS

DAILY BREAKFAST

ACCOMPANYING GUIDE DURING THE WHOLE TOUR

TRANSPORTATION IN TOURIST BUS

TRANSFERS AIRPORT – HOTEL – AIRPORT

VAPORETTO TRANSFERS IN VENICE

VISITING WITH LOCAL GUIDE IN THE INDICATED PLACES

NOT INCLUDED

ANY NON-SPECIFIED SERVICES.

TRAVEL ASSISTANCE INSURANCE AND TOURIST INSURANCE

CANCEL FOR ANY REASON

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ANY LUNCH OR DINNER NOT MENTIONED IN THE PROGRAM, EXCEPT BREAKFAST.

EXTRAS AND PERSONAL EXPENSES.

ALL GRATUITIES

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

TAXES USD $888