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 will head directly to the Michelangelo Viewpoint, with its breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Afterwards, we will walk toward the historic center, where we will take 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
In the morning, we’ll take a three-hour guided tour of the Eternal City, combining a walking tour of Imperial ROME with a panoramic bus ride to admire one of the oldest and most influential cities in Western civilization. During the tour, we’ll see iconic landmarks such as the Arch of Constantine, the exterior of the Colosseum and the Imperial Forums, the Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant’Angelo. The tour will end at VATICAN CITY around 11:00 a.m. After that, our guide will offer an optional tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.Free afternoon.
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
Today we’ll enjoy a day filled with extraordinary scenery. We’ll head to ZUGSPITZE, on the border between AUSTRIA and GERMANY. We’ll take the cable car (included) up to the summit of Germany’s highest mountain. On clear days, you can see a panoramic view of the snow-covered peaks stretching across four countries. After that, we’ll travel to REUTTE, where we’ll walk across the longest “Tibetan bridge” in Europe (admission included), surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. We’ll then continue to FELDKIRCH, near the borders of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Germany—an enchanting walled town with a beautiful medieval old town and a castle. Free time.
Day 12: Feldkirch - Lake Constance - Lindau - Munich
We travel to GERMANY. We’ll have time for a walk in LINDAU, on Lake Constance; the old town is located on a small island. We then continue to MUNICH, the capital of Bavaria. Before entering the city, we’ll visit DACHAU, where we’ll tour the museum of the former Nazi concentration camp. Free time for lunch. In Munich, we’ll visit the impressive BMW Welt complex (the BMW World), a very modern multifunctional exhibition center of the prestigious German automobile brand, as well as the park where the architecturally stunning Olympiastadion is located—the site of the famous 1972 Olympic Games. Afterwards, you’ll have free time in the historic city center, where you can enjoy the traditional beer halls.
Day 13: Munich - Stuttgart - Heidelberg
We will head toward Baden-Württemberg. Arrival in STUTTGART, a city that is home to the headquarters of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Its downtown area is very pleasant, with its castle, large parks, and one of the largest botanical gardens in Europe. After lunchtime, we continue to HEIDELBERG, a city dominated by its grand palace and home to a university founded in the 14th century. We recommend strolling around the Marktplatz and the old town, where you’ll find numerous cafés and plenty of activity.
Day 14: Heidelberg - Strasbourg - Paris
We leave early in the morning for FRANCE. Around ten o’clock we arrive in STRASBOURG, where we include a boat ride along the canals of this impressive city, where French and German cultures blend together. Afterwards, you’ll have time to see its magnificent cathedral, the European Parliament, and explore the very picturesque “Petite France” district. In the early afternoon, we depart for PARIS, arriving at the end of the day.
Day 15: Paris
Day 16: Paris
Day 17: 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 18: 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 19: Madrid
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.