Catalonia, south of France, Burgundy and Alsace

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Description

Summary

Starts
Barcelona
Duration
7 days
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy

Description

Embark on a captivating 7-day journey through the heart of Europe, exploring the rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes of Catalonia, Provence, Burgundy, and Alsace. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of medieval towns, Roman ruins, Gothic cathedrals, picturesque coastal towns, vibrant cities, and world-renowned wine regions. You'll have the opportunity to visit impressive castles, explore historic centers, stroll through charming alleys, and taste the world's most famous sparkling drink. From the best walled city in Europe, Carcassonne, to the second city of France, Marseille, and the capital of Alsace, Strasbourg, this tour promises an unforgettable experience.

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Included

Meals as stated

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Basic travel insurance

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BARCELONA

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

Carcasona

: CERISE CARCASSONNE SUD or IBIS MARSEILLE CENTRE EUROMED or NOVOTEL SUITES MARSEILLE EUROMED

LYON

: SAPHIR LYON or CAMPANILE CENTRE LYON BERGES DU RHONE or TRIBE LYON CROIX ROUSSE

Dijon

: HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS DIJON or IBIS DIJON CENTRE CLEMEANCEAU or AC MARRIOTT STRASBOURG

PARIS

: NOVOTEL EST - BAGNOLET

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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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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Experiences: Champagen winery with visit and tasting in Epernay

Ticket admission: Carcasone castle, Carrieres de Lumiere show , Savigny Medieval Castle

Funicular: Lyon

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Map

Attractions

Jardin des Doms, Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, FranceJardin des doms
photo of Champagne Taittinger is one of Champagne's most famous houses based in the city of Reims, France.Champagne Taittinger
photo of Palace of the Popes (Palais des Papes), once fortress and palace, one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe, at morning, Avignon, France.Palais des Papes
Château Comtal, Carcassonne, Aude, Occitania, Metropolitan France, FranceChâteau Comtal
Aerial view of The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and Lyon city.The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is a minor basilica in Lyon.Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Crkva Gospa od Otoka, Solin, Grad Solin, Split-Dalmatia County, CroatiaCrkva Gospa od Otoka

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Catalonia - Gerona - Besalú - Colliure - Carcassonne

  • Barcelona
  • Girona
  • Besalú
  • Collioure
  • Carcassonne - Arrival day
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Welcome to the start of your Europamundo journey in Catalonia! We'll explore the historic city of Gerona, dominated by medieval buildings and Roman, Arab, and Hebrew reminiscences. Visit the impressive Gothic Cathedral of Santa María and the old Jewish quarter. We'll then continue to the medieval town of Besalú for lunch, followed by a visit to the charming coastal town of Colliure. In the evening, we'll arrive in Carcassonne, considered the best walled city in Europe.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Carcassonne - Narbonne - Marseille

  • Carcassonne
  • Marseille
  • Narbonne
  • More
  • Château Comtal
  • More

We'll start the day exploring Carcassonne's impressive county castle and its medieval walls. After lunch, we'll continue to the picturesque historic center of Narbonne. In the evening, we'll arrive in Marseille, the second city of France, where we recommend a walk through its lively 'Vieux Port' full of small restaurants.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Marseille - Arles - Les Beaux - Avignon - Lyon

  • Marseille
  • Arles
  • Avignon
  • Lyon
  • Les Baux-de-Provence
  • More
  • Jardin des doms
  • Palais des Papes
  • Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
  • More

Today, we'll visit some of the most beautiful places in Provence. We'll start in Arles, a world heritage city, before moving on to the small medieval village of Les Beaux, where we'll visit the impressive Carrieres de Lumiere art show. After lunch in Avignon, we'll continue to Lyon, where we'll explore the World Heritage Site old town and take a cable car to the Notre Dame de Fourviere basilica for a great view over the city.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Lyon - Tournus - Beaune - Dijon

  • Lyon
  • Beaune
  • Dijon
  • More
  • Crkva Gospa od Otoka
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We'll set off from Lyon and head to the Burgundy region, stopping at Tournus, a quaint little town with an imposing stone gate and a large abbey. After that, we'll travel to Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, where we recommend a visit to the wine museum or the historic hospice. We'll then visit the 15th-century Castle of Savigny before continuing to Dijon, the capital of Burgundy, known for its lively streets and numerous medieval and Renaissance buildings.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Dijon - Besançon - Colmar - Riquewihr - Ribeauville - Strasbourg

  • Dijon
  • Besançon
  • Colmar
  • Strasbourg
  • More

We'll start the day in Besançon, a city of Roman origin with a beautiful historic center and 17th-century citadel. We'll then continue to Alsace, stopping in Colmar, a city known for its unique architecture, colorful wooden houses, and canals. In the afternoon, we'll visit the fairy-tale-like towns of Riquewihr and Ribeauville before arriving in Strasbourg in the evening.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: Strasbourg - Epernay - Paris

  • Strasbourg
  • Paris
  • More
  • Champagne Taittinger
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We'll start the day exploring Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace, known for its picturesque medieval streets, impressive Gothic cathedral, and canals. We'll take a boat trip through the canals of Petite France and visit a traditional Champagne cellar in Epernay, where we'll learn the secrets of the world's most famous sparkling drink. In the evening, we'll arrive in Paris.

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: Departure from Paris

  • Paris - Departure day
  • More

After breakfast, our unforgettable 7-day journey through Europe comes to an end. We hope you've enjoyed this tour and look forward to seeing you again!

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