Our Gems of France & Spain 8-day holiday takes you through Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Montserrat and Toledo. Start in the ‘City of Lights’ where you will spend the day exploring the wonders of Paris. Proceed to the land of tapas and flamenco where your first stop is Barcelona. Teeming with an enthralling and vivacious energy, the city boasts of a unique charm. For a trip down history, a day tour to the old town Montserrat is just the ticket. After a soul-stirring journey, end your trip in the vibrant capital city of Madrid where the monumental masterpieces and sublime surroundings will leave you wanting more.
Arrive in Paris, fondly known as the ‘city of love’ and our representative will guide you from the airport to the hotel for check in.
Paris an intriguing city with boulevards lined with famous monuments, a plethora of museums, high-fashion boutiques, quaint bistros, bustling wine bars, art galleries and tech start-ups. While in Paris enjoy your Parisian affair and make sure you taste the glorious food, witness iconic architecture, indulge in some stylish shopping and enjoy the artistic treasures.
The rest of the day is free to explore the city as you please. If you’re interested, you can enjoy a Lido show with a glass of champagne in the evening (on your own).
You will stay overnight in Paris.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken on a guided tour of the French capital. The tour will begin by visiting the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Concorde Square, Palais Garnier and other such famous sites. You will also visit the 2nd level of the legendary Eiffel Tower and marvel at splendid views of the French capital’s monuments.
In the evening, you will head on a cruise on the Seine River and enjoy the panoramic views of the city during the evening.
You will stay overnight in Paris.
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. After which you will have an option of taking a tour of Disneyland at an additional cost or you can relax and wander around the city on your own.
You will stay overnight in Paris.
After breakfast, take a train to Barcelona. After arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.
An enchanting seaside city, Barcelona comes with loads of culture, famous architecture and superb Mediterranean food.
Here you will go on a hop on hop off sightseeing tour. Barcelona has many UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the highlights of this tour are the gothic quarter, Casa Mila, Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and Casa Batlló. Plus, throughout the city, you will be able to marvel at the work of Antoni Gaudí, a world-famous architect.
You will stay overnight at a hotel in Barcelona.
After breakfast, you will prepare for a half day Montserrat excursion.
Meaning ‘serrated mountain’ in the Catalan language, Montserrat is very different from its neighbour – Barcelona. Montserrat is serene and relaxing and a great day trip option from Barcelona. The imposing mountains of the region are special as they are known to house statue of Virgin Mary, who is believed to perform several miracles and attract plenty of visitors.
It’s also a go-to place for adventure seekers and rock climbers, the trails have breathtaking views. Plus, the Penedès region is associated with producing a local variety of champagne known as cava.
You will stay overnight at a hotel in Barcelona.
After breakfast, travel to Madrid from Barcelona.
Madrid is an engrossing city that will have you gripped from the moment you set on it. A burst of energy flows throughout the city which will trap you and let you lose and live. It has fine art from Flemish to Goya, it’s one of the richest culinary capitals of Europe, the architectural wonders provide a stunning backdrop to city life and to top it all off, the night life is legendary.
Once you reach the hotel, get ready for a hop on hop off sightseeing bus tour around the magical city of Madrid. On this tour, you will visit highlights such as the Plaza de España, Gran Vía, Puerta del Sol, Habsburg old quarter, the Real Madrid Stadium, Paseo de la Castellana, Puerta de Alcalá and Santiago Bernabéu.
You will stay overnight in Madrid.
After breakfast at the hotel, you go on an excursion to Toledo.
Toledo is known as the ‘city of three cultures’, as for centuries, Arabs, Christians and Jews all lived within the walls of the city. In Toledo, you can find a wealth of monuments and a cultural and artistic legacy which can be witnessed in the form of fortresses, palaces, synagogues, churches and mosques.
After your tour, you will head back to Madrid by bus.
You will stay overnight in Madrid.
After a hearty breakfast, it’s time to bid adios to Spain and head to the airport for your flight to your onward destination.