Three Flavors of European Art & Architecture

Duration: 09 Days

COUNTRIES VISITED: France & Spain

PLACES VISITED: Paris, Provence, Versailles, Carcassonne, Nîmes, Barcelona & Madrid.

Welcome to Paris! After Immigration and custom formalities transfer to hotel. Relax or Begin exploring the capital of France at your own. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel.

After Breakfast at hotel, Explore Paris with a local guide: A local guide brings you to the Arc de Triomphe, the sweeping Champs-Élysées, and Les Invalides. Eiffel Tower ascent: Line up to climb to the top floor of this iconic landmark for a spectacular birds-eye view of the glittering City of Light. Visit the Louvre Museum: Appreciate artwork in the Louvre Museum. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel.

After Breakfast at hotel, Picture the flow of royalty through the Palace of Versailles. A tour brings you to the Hall of Mirrors, the royal apartments and the gardens. Board the TGV for a speedy ride to Provence.

LEAP Activity | Seize the Château! This costume workshop is a lively role-play activity that puts you in the shoes of the monarchy, clergy, nobility, bourgeoisie, or peasantry to explore the issues underlying the French Revolution. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel.

After Breakfast at hotel, Marvel at the Roman buildings of Nîmes: the Maison Carrée and the awesome Roman arena, the best preserved in France. See the Pont du Gard: This afternoon view the Pont du Gard, 52 arches on three levels that are part of a skilfully engineered Roman aqueduct.

LEAP Activity | En Garde! Which is mightier—the pen or the sword? You decide! Learn basic calligraphy and fencing moves to gain new insight into old-world traditions. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel.

After Breakfast at hotel, Visit the medieval walled city of Carcassonne. Continue to Barcelona: Continue to the Olympic city of Barcelona in Spain. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel.

After Breakfast at hotel, dark Gothic corners and bright flower-lined streets of Barcelona are yours to explore with a local guide. Sightseeing includes the Sagrada Família Cathedral, Casa Milà, the Olympic stadium and the historic Barri Gòtic. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel.

After Breakfast at hotel, Board the AVE for Madrid and enjoy Madrid with a local guide. Discover this vibrant capital with a local guide. See the Plaza Colón and the Royal Palace. Visit the Prado Museum. Visit the Museo Del Prado, home of works by Spain’s great masters, including Francisco Goya, Diego Velázquez, and El Greco. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel.

After Breakfast at hotel, our rewarding and enjoyable tour comes to an end as our Tour Director accompanies us to the airport on our final day.

Highlights:

  • Accommodation,  Breakfast & Dinner
  • Gargoyle on the Bell Tower of Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Sagrada Família
  • Museo Nacional Del Prado
  • Maison Carrée