DAY 1

Arrival in MADRID, dinner and overnight stay on board

DAY 2

Arrival in MADRID, welcome and transfer to your hotel by our correspondent. Accommodation

DAY 3

Breakfast. In the morning panoramic visit of the city with local guide, visit to 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, a national monument of art and history of Spain. Enjoy Toledo’s past on walk-through cobblestone alleys and explore the medieval architecture and fortified walls of the World Heritage City. Accommodations. On tours departing on Saturdays, you will have 1 night at the beginning of the tour in Madrid and 2 nights at the end of the tour together with the visit of Madrid.

DAY 4

Breakfast. Departure to San Sebastian, one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. Time to stroll through its old town. 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 (arrival time permitting). Overnight stay.

DAY 5

Breakfast. Departure through beautiful landscapes of the French countryside to Blois, 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. Overnight stay in Orléans.

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, etc.. Short time for visit the Miraculous Medal. Afternoon free to explore the city or take the optional excursion of Illuminations and Cruise on the Seine or a special evening enjoying a cabaret show at the Lido. Overnight stay.

DAY 7

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

DAY 8

Breakfast. Departure to Dijon, you can stroll through its medieval historic center where one of the oldest museums in France, the Museum of Fine Arts. Continue to Switzerland. Arrival in Zurich, time to stroll in this beautiful Swiss city, optionally you can make the guided visit where we will visit the Bahnhofstrasse the Lindenhof hill, the old miners and fishermen district Schippe, and the oldest bridge in Zurich Rathaus-Brücke where the City Hall is located on the shore of the lake, etc.. Overnight stay.

DAY 9

Breakfast. Departure to Lucerne, located on the shores of Lake Lucerne, which has preserved its medieval charm in its buildings, squares and narrow streets. Optionally you can make an excursion to Mount Titlis: you will ascend by cable car to the top of the snowy mountains of the Swiss Alps, appreciating the beautiful scenery and enjoying the snow, a unique experience and the various attractions found 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 brief stop, departure to the capital of Tyrol: Innsbruck. Free time to explore the historic center and the most important monuments, including the Golden Roof, Maria Theresiam Strasse, St. Anna’s Column, etc.. Optionally, we suggest attending a Tyrolean dance show. Overnight stay.

DAY 10

Breakfast. Free time to explore the historical center, at the agreed time departure towards the Brenner Alpine Pass, where one of the highest viaducts in Europe is located, until arriving in Padova, 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 the visit of Venice. Transfer by vaporetto to St. Mark’s Square. Visit by foot, walking tour of St. Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, etc. 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 trip 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. Visiting its Basilicas, including the tomb of St. Francis. The trip will 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 to the Vatican City to attend the Papal Audience (if the Pope is in Rome). We continue to the panoramic visit of the Imperial City, visiting the Roman Forum, Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Pyramid to finish in St. Peter’s Square of the Vatican City. Rest of the day at leisure for an optional excursion to the famous Vatican Museums and Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel. Overnight stay

DAY 14

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 Côte d’Azur. 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.

DAY 15

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 16

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 the Hispanic and walk through the old town. In the afternoon, continuation to Madrid. Overnight stay in Madrid.

DAY 17

Breakfast. Transfer to MADRID airport at scheduled time to board our flight to our destination city. End of our services

ROUND TRIP AIRFARE

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 CANCEL FOR ANY REASON TOURIST INSURANCE

(RECOMMENDED, ASK FOR PRICE)

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

BREAKFAST.

EXTRAS AND PERSONAL EXPENSES.

ALL GRATUITIES.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

TAXES USD $888