Artists of France and Spain

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11 or 13 days

Paris, Provence region, Barcelona, extension to Madrid

No country has a richer art tradition than France, and Paris’s famous museums showcase many of its finest achievements, from the masterpieces in the Louvre to the Impressionist treasures at the Musée d’Orsay.Provence inspired a generation of painters; see the results at the Atelier of Cézanne. And in Barcelona, the Picasso Museum reveals the prolific painter’s special genius.

*While you can only order this tour for Tuesdays or Wednesdays, additional departure dates are available. Please reach out to your Tour Consultant for more details.

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Day 1: Fly overnight to France

Day 2: Paris

Meet your Tour Director at the airport

Take a walking tour of Paris

Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

Day 3: Paris

Take a guided tour of Paris

With your expert local guide you will see:

Place de la Concorde
Champs-Élysées
Arc de Triomphe
Les Invalides
Eiffel Tower

Visit the Louvre

Day 4: Paris

Visit Musée d’Orsay

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Monet's Giverny Gardens

Visit where Claude Monet lived and worked for over 40 years. See the gardens that inspired for the painter’s famous works and see what inspired the man himself on a tour of his former home. (Available April–October only. Monet’s home is closed Mondays.)

Visit the Fragonard Perfume Factory

Day 5: Paris • Provence region

Visit the Musée de l'Orangerie

Travel by TGV train to Avignon

Day 6: Provence region

Visit the Pont du Gard

Take a walking tour of Avignon

Visit the Papal Palace

Visit the Theatre Antique in Orange

Day 7: Provence region

Visit the Chateau des Baux de Provence

Enjoy a Van Gough-inspired guided sightseeing of Arles

Visit the Nîmes Ampitheater

Day 8: Provence region • Figueres • Barcelona

Travel via Figueres to Barcelona

Visit the Dalí Theatre-Museum

Tour the Salvador Dalí Museum with an expert local guide

Day 9: Barcelona

Tour Barcelona with an expert local guide

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Art workshop

After seeing Antoni Gaudí’s colorful artistry up close at Park Güell, you’ll be inspired to create some of your own. This one-hour art workshop is your chance. First, try your hand at creating your own Gaudi-inspired glass and ceramic tiles. While tiles are in the kiln, each guest will also have an opportunity try their hand on a clay pottery wheel. Students will fire their pots and tiles then take them home as a personalized souvenir.

Visit Park Güell

Day 10: Barcelona

Visit Casa Milà (locally known as La Pedrera)

Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas

Visit the Picasso Museum

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Barcelona flamenco evening

Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and Andalusian Roma influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets, and clapping. Note: A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.

Day 11: Depart for home

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Day 11: Barcelona • Madrid

Travel by train to Madrid

Take a walking tour of Madrid

With your Tour Director you will see: