Magical Europe (22 destinations)
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Summary
Description
Embark on an extraordinary multi-day tour with Europamundo, where you'll traverse the captivating landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Europe. From the vibrant streets of Barcelona to the historic charm of Vienna, this journey promises an unforgettable blend of iconic landmarks, breathtaking scenery, and immersive experiences. Discover the architectural wonders of Gaudi, the serene beauty of Swiss mountains, the artistic heritage of Italy, and the enchanting allure of Austria. With carefully curated itineraries, comfortable accommodations, and expert guides, this tour offers a seamless and enriching travel experience. Whether you're exploring ancient Roman ruins, savoring Swiss chocolates, or strolling through picturesque villages, each day brings new adventures and cherished memories. Join us on this remarkable journey and create stories that will last a lifetime.
Included
Includes arrival transfer
Evening transfer: Trastevere in Rome, Grinzing district in Vienna
Transfer: Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence
Train: Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa
BARCELONA
: CATALONIA BARCELONA 505 or ACTA VORAPORT or HAMPTON BY HILTON BARCELONA FIRA GRAN VIA
BARCELONA
: AC HOTEL SOM BY MARRIOTT or BEST WESTERN PREMIER CMC GIRONA or KYRIAD CHAMBERY CENTRE
LEYSIN
: ALPINE CLASSIC HOTEL LEYSIN or CAMPANILE MARTIGNY or CENTRAL RESIDENCE
LEYSIN
: ALPINE CLASSIC HOTEL LEYSIN or MOVENPICK AIRPORT or INTERCITY ZURICH AIRPORT
ZURICH
: MERCURE ZURICH CITY or HARRYS HOME SCHWEIZ or BELSTAY MILANO ASSAGO
MILAN
: NH MILANO 2 or BELSTAY MILANO LINATE or IH MILANO LORENTEGGIO
ROMA
: ERGIFE or ERGIFE or MIDAS
ROMA
: ELE GREEN PARK HOTEL PAMPHILI or NILHOTEL or NOVOTEL FIRENZE NORD
FLORENCIA
: NILHOTEL or NOVOTEL MESTRE CASTELLANA or LUGANO TORRETTA
VENECIA
: DELFINO or NOVOTEL MESTRE CASTELLANA or KAISERHOTEL NEUWIRT
KITZBUHEL
: KAISERHOTEL KITZBUHLER ALPEN or LIFTHOTEL or KAISERHOTEL NEUWIRT
SALZBURGO
: IBIS SALZBURG NORD or SENATOR VIENNA or NOVUM PRINZ EUGENE
VIENA
: RAINERS HOTEL VIENNA
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, ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE, VIENNA
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.
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."
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-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.
Destinations
Map
Attractions
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Barcelona
- Barcelona - Arrival day
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Welcome to the start of your unforgettable journey with Europamundo! Upon arrival in the vibrant city of Barcelona, you'll be transferred to your hotel (such as Hilton or similar). Take some time to unwind and explore the city at your leisure. In the afternoon, you'll find essential information about the commencement of your tour displayed on the boards at the hotel reception.
Day 2 – Day 2: Barcelona to Girona
- Barcelona
- Girona
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- Can Planes
- Cathedral of Girona
- Ermita de la Trinitat
- More
Begin your day with a captivating exploration of Barcelona, the City of Counts. Discover the city's iconic modernist architecture by Gaudi, stroll along the bustling Las Ramblas, and immerse yourself in its rich historical tapestry. As evening approaches, we'll journey north to the charming city of Girona. Here, you'll wander through its historic center, marvel at the colorful houses, explore the old Jewish quarter, and admire the impressive cathedral. Accommodation will be provided in Girona.
Day 3 – Day 3: Girona to Chambery via Arles
- Barcelona
- Girona
- Grenoble
- Arles
- More
Today, we venture into France, traversing the picturesque Provence region. Our first stop is the UNESCO World Heritage city of Arles, where you'll have the opportunity to explore the Roman theater and charming Romanesque churches. After a delightful lunch, we'll proceed to Carrières des Lumières, an extraordinary underground art experience set in an ancient quarry. As the day concludes, we'll arrive in Chambery, the medieval capital of Savoy, where you'll enjoy an evening in its historic center. Accommodation will be arranged in Chambery.
Day 4 – Day 4: Chambery to Leysin via Geneva and Gruyères
- Grenoble
- Geneva
- Gruyères
- Gstaad
- Val-de-Charmey
- More
- Mêlée des eaux
- Eglise Sainte Bernadette
- Pont des Amours
- Evasion Nordique
- More
Our journey today takes us to Switzerland, beginning with a visit to Geneva. Here, you'll explore the Palais des Nations, the English Garden with its iconic flower clock, and the majestic Jet d'Eau fountain. Next, we'll travel to the charming village of Gruyères, famous for its cheese. Enjoy a sweet treat at the Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory before we continue our scenic drive to Chillon Castle, nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva. By mid-afternoon, we'll arrive in Leysin, a picturesque holiday village offering breathtaking views of the Rhône Valley and Mont Blanc. Dinner is included, and accommodation will be provided in Leysin (or similar).
Day 5 – Day 5: Leysin to Zurich via Glacier 3000 and Lucerne
- Gstaad
- Grindelwald
- Lucerne
- Zurich
- Interlaken
- More
- Glacier 3000
- More
Prepare for a day of awe-inspiring mountain vistas as we ascend to Glacier 3000 by cable car. This breathtaking location offers year-round ice and snow, a suspended bridge walk, and the chance to explore the Ice Cathedral. Afterward, we'll stop in Interlaken for lunch before continuing to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's most picturesque cities. In the evening, we'll arrive in Zurich, where you'll have some time to explore the city center before settling into your hotel.
Day 6 – Day 6: Zurich to Milan via Lugano and Como
- Zurich
- Lugano
- Vico Morcote
- Milan
- More
- Parco delle Gole della Breggia
- Lugano Arte e Cultura
- Cornèr Arena
- More
Today, we cross the Alps into the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland, stopping first in Lugano. This elegant city, nestled beside its stunning lake, offers a perfect blend of cosmopolitan charm and natural beauty. After lunch, we'll continue to the enchanting town of Como, renowned for its beautiful lakeside gardens and spectacular cathedral. Our journey concludes in Milan, where you'll visit the impressive Piazza del Duomo and have some free time to explore before heading to your hotel.
Day 7 – Day 7: Milan to Rome via Pisa
- Milan
- Pisa
- Rome
- More
- Knights' Square
- Leaning Tower of Pisa
- More
Our journey continues to the iconic city of Pisa, where a small tourist train will take you to the Piazza dei Miracoli. Here, you'll have the opportunity to admire the captivating art complex, including the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Afterward, we'll head to Rome, arriving later in the day. Accommodation will be provided in Rome.
Day 8 – Day 8: Exploring Rome
- Rome
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- St. Clement Basilica
- Roman Forum
- Palatine Hill
- More
Begin your day with a panoramic tour of Rome, the Eternal City. Visit the Vatican, the heart of Christianity, and explore the magnificent Saint Peter's Basilica. Your tour includes tickets to the Imperial Forums, a stunning architectural complex that was once the center of political life in Imperial Rome. In the evening, enjoy a leisurely stroll through the charming district of Trastevere, where you'll find quaint medieval churches, unique shops, and a variety of dining options. Return to your hotel at the end of the evening.
Day 9 – Day 9: Rome to Florence
- Rome
- Florence
- More
- piazza della Signoria
- Pieve di Santa Maria
- piazzale Michelangelo
- Ponte Vecchio
- More
Today, we leave Rome behind and journey north to Florence. Upon arrival, we'll head straight to Piazzale Michelangelo for breathtaking panoramic views of the city. In the evening, enjoy a guided walking tour with a local expert through Florence's historic center, visiting landmarks such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. After the tour, you'll have free time to explore the city at your leisure and enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants offering a variety of international cuisines.
Day 10 – Day 10: Florence to Venice
- Florence
- Venice
- More
- Piazza San Marco
- Murano lighthouse
- More
Today, we cross the Apennines to reach the enchanting city of Venice. Upon arrival, we'll take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to the Island of Venice. With a local guide, you'll explore the marvelous St. Mark's Square and visit the Murano Glass Factory to witness the fascinating techniques used to create this ancient glass. You'll have some free time to explore Venice on your own before we head to our accommodation in the Mestre district.
Day 11 – Day 11: Venice to Kitzbühel via Innsbruck
- Venice
- Innsbruck
- Stadt Kitzbühel
- More
- Kehre 10 / tornante
- More
Departing from Venice, we travel to Austria, arriving in the charming city of Innsbruck. Here, you'll have time to stroll through the historic city center and enjoy lunch in the Austrian Tyrolean capital. Afterward, we'll journey along scenic mountain roads to the picturesque village of Kitzbühel, a renowned ski resort. You'll have time to explore this delightful village before enjoying an included dinner. Accommodation will be provided in Kitzbühel.
Day 12 – Day 12: Kitzbühel to Vienna via Salzburg and St. Wolfgang
- Salzburg
- Vienna
- Stadt Kitzbühel
- More
- Strandbad Maishofen
- Erzabtei / Stift St Peter Salzburg
- Traunfall
- Salzburg Cathedral
- More
Today, we delve deeper into Austria's natural beauty. Our morning begins with a cable car ride in Steinplatte, offering breathtaking views of the high Alps. We'll then travel to Salzburg, Mozart's city, where you'll explore its Renaissance and Baroque center. Continuing through the stunning landscapes of lakes and mountains, we'll visit St. Wolfgang, a renowned pilgrimage site, and Traunkirchen, located beside the beautiful Traunsee Lake. Here, we'll take a cruise to see four of the lake's castles before disembarking in Gmunden. Our day concludes in Vienna, where we'll arrive in the evening.
Day 13 – Day 13: Discovering Vienna
- Vienna
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- Burgruine Mödling
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Embark on a panoramic tour of Vienna, a city renowned for its majestic avenues, beautiful palaces, and vibrant city center. In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore at your own pace. In the evening, we'll transfer you to the Grinzing district, an old wine-growing village now part of the city, known for its traditional taverns. Enjoy a leisurely dinner in this charming area before returning to your hotel.
Day 14 – Day 14: Departure from Vienna
- Vienna - Departure day
- More
After a delightful breakfast, your remarkable journey with Europamundo comes to an end. Depart Vienna with cherished memories of the diverse cultures, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable experiences you've encountered throughout this multi-day tour.
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