Day 1: Fly overnight to France
Day 2: Paris
Meet your Tour Director at the airportWalking tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Enjoy a tarte flambée dinner
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
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Versailles
Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.
Day 4: Paris
Take a tour of Paris
Craft your own signature scent during a perfume- and cologne-making class
Take a walking tour of Montmartre
Visit Sacré-Coeur Basilica
Enjoy a steak frites dinner
Day 5: Paris • Barcelona
Travel by TGV train to Barcelona
Snap a panoramic photo of Barcelona atop Montjuïc
Day 6: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- La Pedrera or Casa Batlló
Visit Park Güell
Visit La Sagrada Família
Try fideuà, a savory dish made of short, thin noodles that's native to Valencia
Day 7: Barcelona
Take a bike tour of Barcelona
Free afternoon at the beach
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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 8: Barcelona • Madrid
Travel by train to Madrid
Enjoy a paella lunch
Take a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Market of San Miguel
Visit the Prado Museum
Day 9: Madrid
Explore Madrid during a food-themed walking tour
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Toledo
This guided half-day excursion takes you to Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 10: Madrid • Lisbon
Fly to Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Monument to the Discoveries
Visit the Tower of Belém and the Monument to the Discoveries
Visit the Alfama district
Enjoy a photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs
Day 11: Sintra • Lisbon
Take an excursion to Sintra
Take a walking tour of Sintra
Tour the Quinta de Regaleira Palace with an expert local guide
Explore the Mercado da Ribeira
Day 12: Depart for home