Contrasts of Europe

Includes arrival transfer

Evening transfer: Return from Restauradores Square in Lisbon, Plaza Mayor and la Latina in Madrid , Trastevere in Rome , Grinzing district in Vienna , Old Town Square in Prague , Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam

Transfer: Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence

Train: Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa

English speaking tour in: LISBON, MADRID, BARCELONA, ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE, VIENNA, BUDAPEST, PRAGUE, AMSTERDAM

Please note also that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.

LISBOA

: ROMA LISBOA or VIP EXECUTIVE ENTRECAMPOS CONFERENCE or VIP EXECUTIVE ZURIQUE

MADRID

: PRAGA or SILKEN PUERTA MADRID or PULLMAN MADRID AIRPORT FERIA

BARCELONA

: CATALONIA BARCELONA 505 or ACTA VORAPORT or HAMPTON BY HILTON BARCELONA FIRA GRAN VIA

Gerona

: BEST WESTERN PREMIER CMC GIRONA or KYRIAD CHAMBERY CENTRE or ALPINE CLASSIC HOTEL LEYSIN

LEYSIN

: CAMPANILE MARTIGNY or CENTRAL RESIDENCE or MOVENPICK AIRPORT

ZURICH

: INTERCITY ZURICH AIRPORT or MERCURE ZURICH CITY or NH MILANO 2

MILAN

: BELSTAY MILANO LINATE or ERGIFE or MIDAS

ROMA

: ELE GREEN PARK HOTEL PAMPHILI or NILHOTEL or NOVOTEL FIRENZE NORD

VENECIA

: LUGANO TORRETTA or DELFINO or NOVOTEL MESTRE CASTELLANA

KITZBUHEL

: KAISERHOTEL NEUWIRT or KAISERHOTEL KITZBUHLER ALPEN or LIFTHOTEL

VIENA

: NOVUM PRINZ EUGENE or RAINERS HOTEL VIENNA or MERCURE BUDAPEST CASTLE HILL

PRAGA

: DUO or PANORAMA HOTEL PRAGUE or WELLNESS HOTEL STEP

FRANKFURT

: MERCURE HOTELRESIDENZ FRANKFURT MESSE or NIU AIR FRANKFURT or NIU BELT

AMSTERDAM

: IBIS SCHIPOL AMSTERDAM AIRPORT or AMEDIA AMSTERDAM AIRPORT or INTERCITY AMSTERDAM AIRPORT

We know how important hotels are on your trip. The hotels have been selected taking into consideration quality, price and location. They are located in the cities we visit, most of them not in the city center but all of them with easy access to public transportation nearby. Our accommodation is not based on luxury hotels. Please keep in mind that standards, bed sizes and room dimensions can vary between hotels of the same class in different locations. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and TV. Some of them also offer a mini-bar, safe box, and hair dryer. Many hotels, mainly in North Europe, do not have air conditioning or local legislation establishes limited dates of use.

SINTRA CASCAIS AND ESTORIL (4hrs)(40 EUR)

In this visit, you will enjoy the landscapes of the Tagus estuary, the

famous Costa del Sol, a resting place and residence of nobles in the

history of Portugal. We will stop at the wonderful city of Sintra,

immortalised by Lord Byron, and enjoy its microclimate and its many

palaces and summer homes. We will continue to the famous Guincho beach

where you will see the westernmost point in Europe, the Cabo da Roca,

and we will stop in the beautiful city of Cascais. Afterwards, we will

have a brief stop in Estoril with its famous casino. A varied tour with

beautiful landscapes overlooking the ocean and the Tagus estuary. - Round-trip bus service.

- Visit to the indicated places with our guide.. 10 number of people required.

WALKING TOUR FROM RESTAURADORES AND ALFAMA (2HRS 30MIN)(30 EUR)

Walking tour starting at the Plaza Restauradores, we walk in the direction of the heart of the city of Lisbon, Rossio, where we will discover the charms of the Baixa Pombalina, rebuilt after the great earthquake of 1755. We will see the Santa justa elevator, one of the ex-libris of Lisbon and the energetic Augusta street. Next, we start to approach Lisbon´s oldest hill, its first settlement, Alfama Hill, home to Phoenicians, Romans, Muslims and Christian kings. As we start to climb, we will see the church of St. Anthony, where this Portuguese saint was born, and Lisbon Cathedral, its oldest church dating back to the 12th century, always with the yellow trams as our companions, always going up and down the traditional hill. We continue climbing until we reach one of the most incredible viewpoints of the city, the viewpoint of the Sun Gates, where you can see the typical Portuguese rooftops and the Tagus River. After walking through the old narrow streets and corners of Alishubuna, we will get to know the humble and traditional neighbourhood of Alfama, considered the true soul of Lisbon. From the orange trees, small houses, old Jewish quarter, fountains and decoration, we will discover the true beauty of Lisbon. We will see the Casa dos Bicos, a palatial house from the 16th century, nowadays the José Saramago Foundation, and we will finish our walk in the Comercio Square, the main square of Lisbon and its monumental entrance.

**EXCURSION NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PEOPLE WITH REDUCED MOBILITY**

-Traslado ida y vuelta en autobús.

-Servicio de auriculares en privado

-Visita de los sitios indicados acompañados por guía local.. 10 number of people required.

FLAMENCO NIGHT WITH DINNER (2 HRS)(70 EUR)

And how about the evening? Let yourself be carried away by the passion of music and attend a flamenco show that releases intense emotional energy. Not just anywhere, but in a traditional grill restaurant that combines the authentic essence of Spanish cuisine with contemporary touches.

When we think of Spanish cultural heritage,

the art of flamenco

comes to mind.

It is not just music or dance; it is a profound expression of the Spanish people´s character, a unique language conveyed through notes and body movements. Flamenco is pure passion and feeling

, artistically accompanied by guitars, castanets, percussion, clapping, and the frenetic and resonant footwork. We cannot forget

the timeless beauty of the flamenco dresses

, iconic and constantly evolving, yet always true to their roots.

The evening will begin with a

delicious dinner

, and once we have our

glass of sangria

in hand, a group of

dancers, singers, and musicians, on a nearby stage, will make us feel the full passion and power of flamenco

. They will showcase few of its most well-known artistic forms: bulerías, seguidillas, fandangos, and sevillanas.

Don´t miss the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in this

fusion of flamenco art and rich Spanish cuisine

, one of the most diverse in the world! Awaken your emotions and let yourself be carried away by the soul of flamenco, the singing, the clapping, and the dancing on this musical journey.

- Transportation by bus from the hotel to the restaurant;

- Excursion managed by an Europamundo guide;

- Dinner with 2 courses and dessert, with wine, water or sangria at your choice;

- Flamenco show with tables close to the stage;

- Transportation by bus from the restaurant to the hotel;

- Show duration: 1:15 h.. 10 number of people required.

GUIDED VISIT AT THE BASILICA LA SAGRADA FAMILIA. ANTONIO GAUDI (1H 50MIN)(60 EUR)

La Sagrada Familia OF ANTONI GAUDÍ The Holy Family building proposes one of the most exciting experiences possible today, integrating us in the vision of a genius, Antoni Gaudí, capable of imagining at the beginning of the 20th century a building that incorporated the viewer in the process of Divine Creation, and made for almost 150 years, successive generations were involved in his dream. Something different, impossible to find anywhere else, a living element that evolves as it is concluded, together with the feelings of those who visit it and know it in depth. A monumental complex impossible to compare: a complex architectural project, a world heritage site, on whose exterior stand out its 18 towers with more than 100 meters high; its three thematic facades where Life, Death and Glory are represented by innumerable statues and symbologies based on nature and the Gospels; an interior space that allows the spiritual communion of those who enter, transferred by Gaudí to a Mediterranean forest in which the light filters with different tonalities through its stained glass windows, bathing the inclined columns branched like trees. - Entrance ticket to the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia

- Entrance through the priority lane, to eliminate waiting time

- The visit is conducted by an authorized and specialized guide

- Audio devices to ensure that all participants can hear the guide throughout the tour

- Transportation by bus to the city centre, where you will have time on your own.. 20 number of people required.

THE BAROQUE ROME. A TOUR AROUND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SQUARES AND FOUNTAINS (2 HRS 30 MIN)(35 EUR)

This excursion is essential to complete your stay in Rome. You can enjoy

the great Rome of Bernini and Borromini, the great baroque Rome with

its beautiful fountains, squares and obelisks. That Rome that the Popes

created. We will make a complete tour knowing: Lungotevere, Ara Pacis,

Porta Pinciana, Via Veneto, Plaza de España with its wonderful fountain

of the boat and its staircase Trinidad de los Montes, Fontana de Trevi

where you can fulfill the rite of throwing your coin, Piazza Colona ,

Pantheon, possibly the best preserved archaeological temple of ancient

Rome and we will finish in the extraordinary Piazza Navona. An important

part of this excursion is done on foot enjoying the center and heart of

Rome. -Transportation by bus starting from St. Peter’s Square to Piazza di Spagna, the starting point of the walking tour.

-Walking tour conducted by a specialized guide.

-Several photo stops at the most iconic sites

-Audio devices to ensure that all participants can hear the guide throughout the tour. 15 number of people required.

VATICAN MUSEUMS, SISTINE CHAPEL AND ST. PETER’S BASILICA-GM (3 HRS)(70 EUR)

Accompanied by an expert guide, we will visit the most important rooms of the Vatican Museums: gallery of tapestries, sculptures, paintings and other rooms in which we will have the opportunity to appreciate some of the most important works of art of classical and Renaissance antiquity. Our highlight will be the Sistine Chapel, dazzling after its brilliant restoration. Finally, we will visit the Basilica, where we can see Michelangelo´s Pieta, the Baldachin of San Pedro and the dome of Michelangelo.

"Due to

to high demand and limited availability,

we advise you to purchase this activity in advance."

Secure

your participation!

-Entrance ticket to the Vatican Museum and St. Peter’s Basilica

-Entrance through the priority lane, to eliminate waiting time

-Visit conducted by an authorized and specialized guide

-Audio devices to ensure that all participants can hear the guide throughout the tour. 20 number of people required.

GONDOLA RIDE IN VENICE (20MIN)(40 EUR)

A

gondola ride along the Canals of Venice

is on the wish list of every traveller who visits “the city of the water streets”. For any mythomaniacs, a gondola ride in

Venice is nothing but

a romantic dream coming true

. There is only one

Venice, and the gondola ride is the unique opportunity to get to know the city

from the right perspective, the water line.

So, get ready for an unforgettable ride in

the narrow canals of a city that has

existed for more than 1,200 years

.

This boat, the gondola, is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic images of Venice and one of the most recognisable icons in the world. In the past it was the symbol of elegance and extravagance, why almost every king in Europe wanted gondolas in the lakes and canals of their palaces.

For our gondola excursion, we have chosen

a special route that runs along part of the Canal Grande

, the most elegant avenue in the city. But we will

also

enter the small c

anals

, of which many are only accessible by boat. In these narrow straits, we will get the best opportunity to see the gondolier, in his traditional uniform, demonstrate his skills to navigate the vessel around sharp corners and under beautiful bridges.

To make the excursion perfect, our procession of

gondolas will be accompanied by musicians

who with their traditional songs will create the soundtrack for your visit to Venice. -Excursion accompanied by an Europamundo guide until the starting point of the cruise.

-Gondolas reserved in advance to avoid waiting time

-20 minutes canal cruise in shared gondola up to 5 persons in each gondola

-Gondola ride accompanied by two musicians in separate vessel. 15 number of people required.

SAILING AROUND THE VENICE LAGOON (2HRS)(40 EUR)

We sail towards the north of the lagoon passing by the island of San Michele where there is a monumental cemetery and then by the island of MURANO.

We continue sailing until we reach the islands of BURANO and TORCELLO, the northernmost islands of the lagoon.

Sailing along the eastern side of the lagoon we pass the island of SAN FRANCESCO DEL DESERTO and the long peninsula of Punta Sabbioni, the Venetians´ beach.

We will be able to admire the Mose plan, the last masterpiece of high engineering technology, which helps Venice during the phenomenon of high tides and separates the Adriatic Sea and the inner lagoon of Venice.

We continue to the canal where the Lido of Venice is located, famous for its prestigious Hotel Excelsior and above all where the Palazzo del Cinema is located, where every year the Venice Film Festival takes place.

We enter the canal in the south of Venice admiring the 2 famous islands:

ISOLA DEGLI ARMENI and SAN SERVOLO also called the island of the madmen.

We will pass through the Finance canal where you can admire the famous HOTEL CIPRIANI and we will end the navigation entering again in the Bacino of San Marco.

-Private panoramic boat

-Explanation with local guide.

-A refreshing drink and a snack.

NOTE: Occasionally due to low winter visibility, this excursion on the Venice lagoon will not be operational.. 25 number of people required.

VALSES IN VIENN (1HR 30 MIN)(55 EUR)

Transfer to a beautiful baroque palace where you can enjoy a chamber concert performed by the Residenz orchestra of Vienna. The concert has two parts: the first dedicated to the great musician Mozart and the second to the Strauss. At the concert you can listen to a tenor and a soprano representing some famous areas. During the concert we will hear Polkas and Sardas reminiscent of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, as well as we will see some pieces of classical ballet. -Transfer by coach with our guide.

-Entry and reservation to the concert.. 10 number of people required.

MAGYAR FOLKLORE AND DINNER SHOW (2 HRS)(65 EUR)

It is not only

the monuments that forms the heritage of a country and its culture.

Gastronomy

and folklore

are a very big and essential part of it. So, when you are

travelling around the world, you should use any possibility to get to know them. - Transportation by bus from/to your hotel to the restaurant

- Excursion accompanied by an Europamundo guide.

- Hungarian folklore show with traditional music and dances

- A traditional and hearty Hungarian dinner

- Hungarian wine and drinks during the dinner. 10 number of people required.

THE CANALS OF AMSTERDAM (2HRS)(50 EUR)

You will have the opportunity to take a boat trip through the beautiful canals of Amsterdam, the capital of Netherlands, considered the "Venice of the North", with its 160 canals and 1,000 bridges, its beautiful houses of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, unique churches with carillon and stores, and the famous "Red Light District" . -Transfer by coach round trip with our guide.

-Cruise of 1 hour and a half through the channels, where we will have explanations during the tour, accompanied by some drinks and snacks.. 20 number of people required.