Day 1: Madrid
Day 2: Madrid
Day 3: Madrid - Zaragoza - Barcelona
Salimos hacia Aragón atravesando tierras de Castilla. En ZARAGOZA nos detenemos brevemente para conocer la Basílica del Pilar. BARCELONA, llegada y breve panorámica en autocar por sus principales arterias para familiarizarnos con la capital catalana. Nota:(En ocasiones la visita puede realizarse en la mañana del día siguiente.)
Day 4: Barcelona - Côte d'azur
Tiempo libre en BARCELONA, podrá usted caminar por el Barrio Gótico, Las Ramblas y visitar la catedral. A las 12:00 h salimos hacia Francia y la Costa Azul atravesando la Provenza francesa. Parada en ruta para almorzar. COSTA AZUL, llegada al final del día.
Day 5: Côte d'azur - Monaco - Genoa - Pisa - Florence
Day 6: Florence - Rome
In the morning, we’ll start with a city tour led by a local guide through Florence, Tuscany’s capital and one of the most visited cities in the country. This city, known as the cradle of the Renaissance, has inspired some of the most influential artists and thinkers in history, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Raphael. Some highlights include the Gothic Cathedral (Duomo di Firenze), the ancient stone bridge (Ponte Vecchio) with its goldsmith stores, and Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of the city with the town hall in a medieval building. Free time will follow the tour. After lunch, we’ll continue our journey through scenic landscapes toward Rome. To kick off your experience in the city, we’ll provide a transfer to Trastevere, a lively neighborhood famous for its quaint restaurants and vibrant atmosphere.
Day 7: Rome
We’ll include a panoramic tour of the capital of Italy, one of the oldest and most influential cities in Western civilization. You’ll see the Colosseum, the Roman forums, the central squares and fountains, and experience the vibrant life of the city. The tour will end at Vatican City, an independent state within Rome and the center of the Catholic Church. The afternoon will be free. We recommend visiting St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums.
Day 8: Rome - Bolonia - Ferrara - Venice
After breakfast, we’ll head to Tuscany and the Emilia-Romagna region, passing through the stunning landscapes of the Apennine Mountains. Our first stop is Bologna, the capital of Emilia-Romagna, a city with a rich history dating back to Roman times and a prominent cultural and culinary center in Italy. You’ll have time to explore its famous covered arcades, stretching along numerous streets and buildings, iconic towers, and main square. Known as the "city of food," Bologna is the birthplace of classic dishes like tagliatelle al ragù (Bolognese sauce) and lasagna. The city is also famous for its cold cuts, cheeses, and delicious Italian gelato. We’ll stop here for lunch.In the afternoon, we’ll continue to Ferrara, a city surrounded by 9 km of ancient walls. Its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features notable landmarks such as the grand medieval castle, the Cathedral of Saint George, and its Renaissance palaces.We’ll then make our way to Venice, arriving in the evening, where we’ll stay in Mestre or a nearby area.
Day 9: Venice
In the morning, we’ll provide a boat transfer to Venice, a city built on over 100 islands connected by more than 400 bridges. The boat will drop us off at the St. Mark´s area. We’ll go on a walking tour with a local guide through the city of canals (included). Afterwards, you´ll have free time to explore on your own. In the afternoon, you can enjoy an optional gondola ride along the canals.
Day 10: Venice - Verona - Lake garda - Innsbruck
Day 11: Innsbruck - Zugspitze - Feldkirch
Day 12: Feldkirch - Lake constance - Lindau - Munich
Day 13: Munich - Stuttgart - Heidelberg
Day 14: Heidelberg - Strasbourg - Paris
Salimos a primera hora hacia Francia. Sobre las diez de la mañana llegamos a ESTRASBURGO,incluimos una paseo en barco por los canales de esta impresionante ciudad donde se mezcla la cultura francesa y la cultura Alemana. Tiempo posteriormente para conocer su impresionante catedral, el Parlamento Europeo y recorrer la muy pintoresca zona de la “Petite France”. A primera hora de la tarde salida hacia PARIS- donde llegamos al final del día.
Day 15: Paris
Day 16: Paris
Day 17: Paris - Canterbury - London
We’ll travel to the North of France and go through border-crossing procedures before embarking in Calais, where we’ll take one of the ferries that cross the Channel Tunnel. We suggest having lunch during the crossing. Once in the United Kingdom, we’ll stop in Canterbury, a historic World Heritage Site, famous for its impressive Gothic cathedral. Here, you’ll have time for a stroll through its picturesque historic center with its cobbled streets and timber-framed cozy buildings. We’ll continue to London.
Day 18: London
In the morning, we’ll go on a city tour of London, visiting Westminster, the Parliament, the City, and the Thames. In the afternoon, you’ll have free time, during which we’ll offer an optional visit to the Thames Valley, including the town of Windsor, crowned by the stunning Windsor Castle. In the evening, we’ll meet at Piccadilly for a walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho, known for its vibrant atmosphere, theaters, and entertainment (in some cases, this evening program might be organized for the previous day, upon arrival in London). Afterward, we’ll return to the hotel by bus.
Day 19: London
Enjoy a free day to take in the charm of this city, exploring and discovering its memorable places.
Day 20: London - English channel - Bruges
Conocemos CANTERBURY, la capital eclesiástica de Inglaterra con su ambiente medieval, dominada por su célebre Catedral. Saldremos nuevamente hacia el continente. Travesía en ferry hacia Francia y continuación a Bélgica. Llegada a BRUJAS, la encantadora y mundialmente conocida ciudad flamenca de hermosos canales.
Day 21: Bruges - Ghent - Middelburg - Rotterdam - Amsterdam
Saldremos hacia GANTE, tiempo para pasear por el magnífico centro histórico donde destaca su catedral, sus canales, su castillo. Tras ello viajamos hacia Holanda; atravesaremos la región del Plan Delta donde conoceremos la lucha del hombre para ganar tierras al mar. MIDDELBURG, tiempo para almorzar y un paseo por la capital de la provincia de Zelanda. En tierras bajo el nivel del mar, protegida por diques, seguimos entre interesantes paisajes hacia ROTTERDAM, vemos su puerto (el segundo del mundo) desde el autocar y disponemos de un tiempo para pasear por el centro. Continuamos hacia AMSTERDAM. Opcionalmente podrá realizar un paseo en barco por sus bellos canales.
Day 22: Amsterdam
Incluimos una visita panorámica de la ciudad conociendo sus estrechos canales, sus edificios oficiales y parques, también observaremos la técnica de talla de diamantes. Tarde libre. Opcionalmente podrá conocer los bellos pueblos Marken y Volendam y el área de los Polders.
Day 23: Amsterdam - Kinderdijk - Brussels - Paris
Day 24: Paris - Blois - Tours - Bordeaux
Viajamos hacia el sur. En el valle del Loira paramos en BLOIS, pintoresca ciudad en la que recomendamos visitar su castillo. Parada en TOURS, la capital del Loira. Tiempo para almuerzo. Continuación hacia BURDEOS, llegada a media tarde. Tiempo libre.
Day 25: Bordeaux - San sebastián - Foronda service area - Madrid
Salida de Burdeos. Paso al País Vasco. SAN SEBASTIAN, tiempo para pasear y almorzar en esta atractiva ciudad junto al mar. Continuación hacia MADRID. Llegada sobre las 19:30h.
Day 26: Madrid
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
