Catalonia, south of France, Burgundy and Alsace
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a seven-day tour through the enchanting regions of Catalonia, Provence, Burgundy, and Alsace. This multi-day tour will take you through picturesque cities, charming towns, and historical sites. You'll explore the medieval city of Gerona, the coastal town of Colliure, the wine capital of Burgundy, Beaune, and the vibrant city of Marseille. You'll also visit the world heritage city of Arles, the beautiful town of Les Beaux, and the capital of Alsace, Strasbourg. Along the way, you'll have the chance to visit historical sites like the Cathedral of Santa María, the County Castle of Carcassonne, and the Castle of Savigny. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and scenic beauty, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
Included
Basic travel insurance
Carcasona
: CERISE CARCASSONNE SUD or IBIS MARSEILLE CENTRE EUROMED or NOVOTEL SUITES MARSEILLE EUROMED
LYON
: SAPHIR LYON or TRIBE LYON CROIX ROUSSE or HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS DIJON
Dijon
: IBIS DIJON CENTRE CLEMEANCEAU or AC MARRIOTT STRASBOURG or 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.
Experiences: Champagen winery with visit and tasting in Epernay
Ticket admission: Carcasone castle, Carrieres de Lumiere show , Savigny Medieval Castle
Funicular: Lyon
Meals as stated
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.
Destinations
Map
Attractions
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Catalonia - Gerona - Besalú - Colliure - Carcassonne
- Barcelona
- Girona
- Besalú
- Collioure
- Carcassonne - Arrival day
- More
- Sant Ferran Castle
- More
Welcome to the first day of your Europamundo journey! We'll start our tour in the beautiful region of Catalonia, heading north to the city of Gerona. Here, you'll be able to explore the city's rich history, including the impressive Cathedral of Santa María. We'll then continue to the medieval town of Besalú, where you'll have time to explore its charming streets and historical sites. Our journey will then take us to French Catalonia, stopping at the coastal town of Colliure, known for its beach, port, and castle. We'll end the day in Carcassonne, a city renowned for its medieval walls.
Day 2 – Day 2: Carcassonne - Narbonne - Marseille
- Carcassonne
- Marseille
- Narbonne
- More
- Château comtal de Carcassonne
- More
On the second day, we'll start in Carcassonne, where we'll visit the impressive County Castle and its medieval walls. After some free time, we'll continue to the Occitan city of Narbonne, where you can explore its picturesque historic center. In the evening, we'll arrive in Marseille, the second-largest city in France. Here, we recommend taking a walk through its 'Vieux Port', full of life and small restaurants.
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
- La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière
- More
Day three will take us through some of the most beautiful places in Provence. We'll start in Arles, a world heritage city known for its Roman and medieval times legacy. We'll then visit Les Beaux, a small medieval village where we'll experience the Carrieres de Lumiere, an impressive underground art, image, and sound show. After a stroll and lunch in Avignon, we'll continue to Lyon. Here, we'll explore the World Heritage Site old town and take a cable car to Notre Dame de Fourviere, a huge basilica offering a great view over the city.
Day 4 – Day 4: Lyon - Tournus - Beaune - Dijon
- Lyon
- Beaune
- Dijon
- More
- Crkva Gospa od Otoka
- More
On day four, we'll leave Lyon and head to the Burgundy region. Our first stop will be Tournus, a quaint town with an imposing stone gate and a large abbey. We'll then travel to Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, where you'll have time for lunch and exploration. We'll visit the Castle of Savigny, a 15th-century castle that houses extraordinary museums. We'll end the day in Dijon, the capital of Burgundy, known for its lively streets and numerous medieval and Renaissance buildings.
Day 5 – Day 5: Dijon - Besançon - Colmar - Riquewihr - Ribeauville - Strasbourg
- Dijon
- Besançon
- Colmar
- Strasbourg
- More
On the fifth day, we'll start in Dijon and make a stop in Besançon, a city of Roman origin with a beautiful historic center. We'll then continue to Alsace, stopping in Colmar, a city known for its unique architecture, colorful wooden houses, and canals. We'll also visit Riquewihr and Ribeauville, two of the most beautiful towns in Alsace. We'll end the day in Strasbourg, where we suggest walking through the cathedral area and Petite France, full of charming places and small restaurants.
Day 6 – Day 6: Strasbourg - Epernay - Paris
- Strasbourg
- Paris
- More
- Taittinger
- More
On the sixth day, we'll start in Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace. We'll include a boat trip through the canals of Petite France and a visit to a traditional Champagne cellar in Epernay, where you'll learn the secrets of the world's most famous sparkling drink. After a brief stop in Epernay, we'll continue to Paris, where we'll arrive in the evening.
Day 7 – Day 7: Farewell
- Paris - Departure day
- More
On the final day of our journey, after breakfast, we'll bid you farewell. We hope you leave with wonderful, lasting memories of your Europamundo journey.
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