Barcelona to Zurich
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Description
Embark on a captivating six-day tour that takes you through the heart of Europe, exploring the rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes of Spain, France, and Switzerland. This multi-day tour is a perfect blend of guided sightseeing, leisure time, and exciting activities. From the modernist architecture of Barcelona to the medieval charm of Girona, the world heritage city of Arles, the picturesque landscapes of Provence, the grandeur of Geneva, and the high mountain scenery of Switzerland, this tour offers an unforgettable journey. Enjoy the taste of world-famous Gruyeres cheese, Swiss chocolates, and experience the thrill of a cable car ride up to Glacier 3000. This tour promises an immersive experience that will leave you with lasting memories.
Included
Includes arrival transfer
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
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.
English speaking tour in: BARCELONA
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.
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.
Destinations
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Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Barcelona
- Barcelona - Arrival day
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Welcome to the vibrant city of Barcelona! Upon your arrival at the airport, we will transfer you to your hotel. Check the hotel's information boards for details about the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.
Day 2 – Day 2: Barcelona to Girona
- Barcelona
- Girona
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Begin your day with a city tour of Barcelona, renowned for its modernist architecture by Gaudi, its promenades, and memories of the Universal Exhibitions and Olympics. In the evening, we will head north to Girona, where you will enjoy a stroll through its historic center, admiring its colorful houses, the old Jewish quarter, and the cathedral.
Day 3 – Day 3: Girona to Chambery via Arles
- Girona
- Grenoble
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We set off for France, traversing the picturesque landscapes of Provence. We will stop in Arles, a world heritage city known for its Roman theatre and small Romanesque churches. After a leisurely stroll and lunch, we will visit the Carrieres de Lumiere, an impressive underground art, image, and sound show. We will then proceed to Chambery, the charming capital of Savoy, known for its medieval cityscape and grand castle.
Day 4 – Day 4: Chambery to Leysin via Geneva and Gruyeres
- Geneva
- Gruyères
- Gstaad
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- Palais des Nations
- Chillon Castle
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We journey to Switzerland, starting with a guided tour of Geneva, where we will visit the Palace of Nations and the English Garden. We then proceed to the walled village of Gruyeres, famous for its cheese. After lunch, we will visit the Cailler chocolate factory for a tasting session. We then proceed to Chillon Castle, a fantastic medieval castle built in the waters of the lake. We end the day in Leysin, a beautiful holiday village known for its spectacular views and winter sports resort.
Day 5 – Day 5: Leysin to Zurich via Glacier 3000, Interlaken, and Lucerne
- Grindelwald
- Lucerne
- Zurich
- Interlaken
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- Lucerne Needle Dam
- Schloss Interlaken
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Today, we journey through beautiful high mountain scenery. We will take a cable car ride up to Glacier 3000, where you can walk on the suspended bridge between two mountain peaks or enter the Ice Cathedral. After a stop in Interlaken for lunch, we continue to Lucerne, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. We end the day in Zurich, where you will have time for a stroll downtown before heading to the hotel.
Day 6 – Day 6: Departure
- Zurich - Departure day
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After breakfast, your unforgettable six-day tour comes to an end, leaving you with wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.
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