Highlights of France and Barcelona (End Madrid, Madrid Extension, 12 Days)

4 Dinner (D)

11 Breakfast (B)

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Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles

Mercure Tours Nord

Crowne Plaza Lyon Cite Internationale

Novotel Aéroport Cap 3000

Tribe Carcassonne

Barceló Sants

Ayre Gran Colón

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Villandry: Return to 17th-century France and join the de Montferrier family on their farm near the famous Château de Villandry for a traditional three-course Tourangelle Be My Guest dinner paired with local wines.

Figueres: Visit the Dalí Theatre-Museum, considered Salvador Dalí's last great work offering visitors real insight into his captivating world.

Paris: Explore the iconic sights and streets of Paris on an orientation drive this evening.

Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.

Chateau Chenonceau: Visit Château de Chenonceau or commonly known as 'Ladies Castle' which got its name from the many women who influenced its construction.

Chartres: Bask in the beautiful religious architecture from the 13th century as you explore the town of Chartres.

Lyon: Join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour through Lyon's historic centre. Ascend Fourvière hill for panoramic views of of the city below.

Avignon: View the Pont d'Avignon and walk the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town to the Palais des Papes.

Nice: Enjoy exploring the beautiful coastal city of Nice on the French Riviera.

Monaco City: See the cathedral where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace were married.

Carcassonne: Explore the fortified city of Carcassonne with a Local Specialist.

Barcelona: With your Local Specialist, see Las Ramblas and the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to take in some of the city's finest Modernist architecture. Journey past the beautiful façades of the Eixample district to see the exterior of Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerizing Sagrada Família

Explore Paris, Lyon, Carcassonne and Barcelona

Discover Avignon, Nice, Monaco and Arles

Visit Château de Chenonceau in the Loire Valley and the Dalí Theatre and Museum in Figueres

View Eiffel Tower and Saint-Sulpice Church in Paris, Chartres Cathedral, Château de Chambord, the Popes' Palace of Avignon, the Promenade des Anglais and Place Masséna in Nice, Monaco's Royal Palace and Cathedral, the Roman Amphitheatre of Arles and La Sagrada Família and Columbus Monument in Barcelona

Scenic Drive through the Loire Valley

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All porterage and restaurant gratuities

All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Optional Experiences and free time

High-speed train from Barcelona to Madrid

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.