Enchanted France and Black Forest

Welcome to the start of your Europamundo journey! We'll head south to the picturesque city of Blois, where we recommend a visit to the historic Blois Castle. From there, we continue to the regional capital of Tours, nestled on the banks of the Loire River. After a leisurely stroll and lunch, we'll visit the famous Chateau de Villandry, renowned for its stunning gardens and flowers. Our day concludes in the medieval city of Amboise, where dinner awaits.

We depart Limoges for the enchanting Dordogne region, home to charming villages and stunning countryside. Our first stop is Lascaux, where we'll visit the museum and replica of the caves, showcasing magnificent prehistoric cave paintings. We then explore Sarlat, a world heritage town with a beautifully preserved Renaissance historic center. In Beynac, we visit a medieval castle overlooking the river before ending our day in Rocamadour, a stunning medieval village with an important sanctuary. We recommend a walk down the via crucis and a return trip via the lift. Dinner is included.

We spend the morning exploring Bordeaux, a city declared a world heritage site. Marvel at the 'water mirror' and stroll through the old town with its pedestrian streets and 11th-century cathedral. We'll visit the Cite du Vin, an impressive interactive museum that recounts the history of wine production, complete with a wine tasting at the viewpoint over Bordeaux. After some free time for lunch, we head towards the Pyrenees, arriving in Lourdes in the mid-afternoon. We recommend attending the candle procession. Dinner is included.

Today, we explore some of the most beautiful places in Provence. We start with Arles, a world heritage city, known for its Roman and medieval heritage and its association with Van Gogh. In Les Baux, we visit this small medieval village and include admission to the Carrieres de Lumiere, an impressive underground art, image, and sound show. After lunch and a stroll in Avignon, we continue to Lyon, where we'll explore the World Heritage Site old town and take the cable car to Notre Dame de Fourviere for a great view over the city.

We depart Lyon for the Burgundy region, stopping at Tournus, a quaint town with an imposing stone gate and a large abbey. We then travel to Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, where you'll have time for lunch and exploration. We recommend visiting the wine museum or the historic hospice. Next, we visit the 15th-century Castle of Savigny, which houses some extraordinary museums. Our day concludes in Dijon, the capital of Burgundy, known for its lively streets and numerous medieval and Renaissance buildings.

We start the day in Baden-Baden before heading to Rhineland-Palatinate. We stop in Speyer, where you can visit the great Romanesque cathedral, a World Heritage Site, and stroll through the old quarter. We then continue to Heidelberg, where we include a cable car to its impressive castle, offering great views over the city. After lunch and a walk through the old town, we arrive in Frankfurt, a large financial city known for its modern skyscrapers, old town, views over the Rhine River, and vibrant nightlife.