Basque Country, Lourdes, Provence and Barcelona

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Summary

Starts
Madrid
Duration
9 days
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy

Description

Embark on a captivating 9-day tour across the heart of Europe, exploring the rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes of Spain, France, and Portugal. This multi-day journey will take you through the charming medieval towns of Castile, the vibrant city of Bilbao, the picturesque Basque Country, the elegant city of San Sebastian, the world heritage city of Bordeaux, the spiritual city of Lourdes, the historic city of Carcassonne, the vibrant port city of Marseille, the artistic city of Aix En Provence, the papal city of Avignon, the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona, the coastal town of Peñiscola, and the bustling city of Madrid. From UNESCO World Heritage Sites to world-renowned museums, from stunning beaches to majestic mountains, this tour offers an unforgettable blend of sightseeing, relaxation, and cultural immersion.

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Included

Evening transfer: Maremagnum in Barcelona

Transfer: Viewpoint of the Pradera de San Marcos in Segovia

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Basic travel insurance

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BILBAO

: BARCELO BILBAO NERVION or NH LA AVANZADA or MERCURE MONTE IGUELDO

BURDEOS

: MERCURE BORDEAUX LE LAC or APPARTCITY CONFORT BDX CHARTRONS or BB BORDEAUX BASSINS A FLOT

LOURDES

: HOTEL ALBA or LE MEDITERRANEE or IBIS MARSEILLE CENTRE EUROMED

MARSELLA

: NOVOTEL SUITES MARSEILLE EUROMED or CATALONIA SAGRADA FAMILIA or ACTA VORAPORT

BARCELONA

: HAMPTON BY HILTON BARCELONA FIRA GRAN VIA or EXE REY DON JAIME or EUROSTARS ACTEON

VALENCIA

: DWO VALENCIA or PRAGA or SILKEN PUERTA MADRID

MADRID

: PULLMAN MADRID AIRPORT FERIA

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.

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City tour in: BILBAO, BARCELONA

Ticket admission: Vizcaya Bridge in Portugalete, Vizcaya Bridge in Portugalete , Cité du Vin in Bordeaux , aqueduct of the Pont du Gard

Funicular: Monte Igueldo in San Sebastián

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English speaking tour in: BILBAO, 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.

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Meals as stated

1 Dinner Included in: LOURDES

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ROUTE OF PINTXOS IN BILBAO (2 HRS 30 MIN)(50 EUR)

With the local guide we will go to one of the most emblematic streets of PINTXO in Bilbao, Santa Maria street, where we will taste the first PINTXO in a typical bar.

From there we will go to take some pictures of the Ribera market, where the city was founded and today is one of the largest food markets in the world.

We will continue to the Ensanche of Bilbao, crossing the Arenal Bridge and enter another of the most famous streets of PINTXO, Ledesma Street.

We will enter another typical bar to consume another PINTXO with the typical Basque wine, the TXAKOLI.

Crossing the most elegant street of the city, LA GRAN VÍA, admiring the incredible palaces that characterize this avenue, such as the Palacio de la Diputación with its characteristic eclectic style, we will enter two PINTXOS bars to taste 2 typical pintxos of the Villa, with the drink included.

From there we will go to one of the most beautiful squares of the city, Moyua square, where we will find the bus and finish our fantastic tour.

-4 pintxos and 4 drinks

-Local guide during the tour. 15 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.

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Destinations

Narbonne - city in FranceNarbonne
Aix-en-Provence - city in FranceAix-en-Provence
Saint Jean Castle and Cathedral de la Major and the Vieux port in Marseille, France.Marseille
Scenic aerial view of the Agbar Tower in Barcelona in Spain.Barcelona
Carcassonne - city in FranceCarcassonne
Photo of View on Peniscola from the top of Pope Luna's Castle , Valencia, Spain.Valencia
Photo of Bordeaux aerial panoramic view. Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne river in Southwestern France.Bordeaux
Lourdes - city in FranceLourdes
Segovia - city in SpainSegovia
The Puerta del Sol square is the main public space in Madrid. In the middle of the square is located the office of the President of the Community of Madrid.Madrid
Photo of aerial view of Vizcaya bridge over the river and cityscape at Portugalete, Spain.Portugalete
Avignon - city in FranceAvignon
Photo of aerial view of Bilbao, Spain city downtown with a Nevion River, Zubizuri Bridge and promenade. Mountain at the background, with clear blue sky.Bilbao

Map

Attractions

Pont du GardPont du Gard
Photo of view of Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia in Valencia in the City of Arts and Sciences. It was designed by famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
photo of Segovia, Spain. Alcazar of Segovia, built on a rocky crag, built in 1120. Castilla y Leon.Alcázar de Segovia
photo of Vizcaya Bridge in the Biscay province of Spain - A UNESCO World Heritage Site.Vizcaya Bridge
Photo of Ancient Roman aqueduct on Plaza del Azoguejo square and old building towns in Segovia, Spain.Aqueduct of Segovia
Photo of Guggenheim, Bilbao, museum, modern art, Spain.Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Château de Peixotto
Photo of The solar panel of the Parc del Fòrum Primavera Sound Festival ,Spain .Parc del Fòrum

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Segovia - Pedraza - Bilbao

  • Madrid
  • Segovia
  • Bilbao - Arrival day
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  • Alcázar de Segovia
  • Aqueduct of Segovia
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Begin your journey in the historic city of Segovia, where you'll marvel at the Alcázar of Segovia and the Roman aqueduct. After exploring Segovia, we'll head to the medieval town of Pedraza, known for its cobblestone streets and historic buildings. The day ends in the vibrant city of Bilbao, where you can enjoy the local cuisine and nightlife.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Bilbao - Guernica - Hondarribia - San Sebastian

  • Bilbao
  • Portugalete
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  • Vizcaya Bridge
  • Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
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Start your day with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vizcaya Bridge, and the iconic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. From there, we'll journey to the historic town of Guernica and the charming seaside town of Hondarribia. The day concludes in the elegant city of San Sebastian, known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: San Sebastian - Bordeaux

  • Bordeaux
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After enjoying the stunning views from Mount Igueldo and visiting the Miramar Palace in San Sebastian, we'll cross the border into France. The day ends in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bordeaux, where you can explore the city center and enjoy the local cuisine.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Bordeaux - Lourdes

  • Bordeaux
  • Lourdes
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  • Château de Peixotto
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Explore the world heritage city of Bordeaux, visiting the Cite du Vin, an interactive museum that recounts the history of wine. After enjoying the local cuisine by the Garonne River, we'll head to the spiritual city of Lourdes, known for its famous sanctuary.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Lourdes - Carcassonne - Narbonne - Marseille

  • Lourdes
  • Carcassonne
  • Narbonne
  • Marseille
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Travel through the south of France, stopping in the city of Carcassonne, known for its beautiful walls. After lunch, we'll visit the historic city of Narbonne before ending the day in Marseille, the second-largest city in France, known for its vibrant 'Vieux port'.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: Marseille - Aix En Provence - Avignon - Barcelona

  • Marseille
  • Aix-en-Provence
  • Avignon
  • Barcelona
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  • Pont du Gard
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Discover the beauty of Provence, visiting the artistic city of Aix En Provence and the papal city of Avignon. Don't miss the impressive Roman aqueduct, Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The day concludes in the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona, Spain.

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: Barcelona

  • Barcelona
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  • Parc del Fòrum
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Spend the day exploring Barcelona, a city known for its modernist architecture, vibrant streets, and rich history. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore at your own pace. In the evening, we'll head to the Maremagnum, a modern leisure center by the sea, where you can enjoy a stroll and dinner.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Barcelona - Peñiscola - Valencia - Madrid

  • Barcelona
  • Valencia
  • Madrid
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  • Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
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Travel south along the Mediterranean, stopping in the coastal town of Peñiscola. From there, we'll head to Valencia, a vibrant port city known for its City of Arts and Sciences. The day concludes in Madrid, the bustling capital of Spain.

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Day 9

Day 9 – Day 9: Madrid

  • Madrid - Departure day
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After breakfast, your unforgettable 9-day tour across the heart of Europe concludes. Enjoy your final moments in Madrid before your departure.

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