Llegada a MADRID. Traslado al hotel. Por la tarde incluimos una visita panorámica de la ciudad, donde conoceremos los puntos monumentales más representativos como el Palacio Real, Fuente de Cibeles o Paseo del Prado con sus museos. Finalizamos la visita en la Plaza Mayor, donde podrá disfrutar del ambiente nocturno de esta zona.

Free day. Optionally we offer you to visit the historic city of Toledo.

We leave for the lands of Castile. Beautiful landscapes crossing mountains. Arrival in SEGOVIA, and circumambulating the city, we arrive at the Viewpoint of the Pradera de San Marcos, from where we will have the best views of the Alcázar of Segovia (which inspired Walt Disney for the witch´s castle in Sleeping Beauty) and its walls. Later we will park next to the Roman aqueduct of Segovia, built in the 1st century, although in use until 1973 and currently a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have free time to walk through the old part of the city, heading to the Plaza Mayor, where you can see the cathedral and the Alcázar.

We continue our route along small roads that allow us to appreciate the towns and landscapes on the way to PEDRAZA, considered one of the most beautiful towns in Spain, a powerfully walled medieval town, cobblestone streets, historic buildings, Plaza Mayor and its fortress that dates back to the 13th century. Time for lunch. In the afternoon we continue our route to the Basque Country. Arrival in BILBAO. We recommend a walk through the old town with its numerous taverns and bars, where you can taste the famous “pintxos”.

Today we will get to know Bilbao and its estuary, where the Guggenheim Museum stands out with its striking exterior architecture, the old town, the old medieval center with its streets full of life, its cathedral or, in the estuary, in Portugalete, the Vizcaya Bridge (admission included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous for being the world´s first ferry bridge for pedestrians and vehicles. Free time for a walk and lunch. We recommend La Ribera Market for lunch, which offers stalls with typical Basque cuisine in a boat-like structure, located in front of the river.

After lunch time we will leave for GUERNICA, known for being the place, where one of the worst massacres of the Spanish Civil War, remembered in the painting of Pablo Picasso, was fought. Here is the Tree of Gernika, under whose branches the Basque Country was granted autonomy in the Middle Ages. We continue towards HONDARRIBIA (Fuenterrabía) with its beaches, its walls, its maritime atmosphere and its historic center, where the grid layout of its narrow, cobbled streets may only surprise us. Time in the historic center.

We continue to SAN SEBASTIAN, arrival in the evening. We suggest visiting the “Old Town” famous for its lively pintxos bars and vibrant atmosphere, a popular destination for food lovers. Each establishment has its own specialty and style, making exploring and trying different pintxos an exciting and delicious experience.

In the morning in San Sebastián we will include the cable car to go to Monte Igueldo, where we will enjoy the great view over the bay. After that we will have free time to explore its great beach or stroll along its boulevards. After lunch we will go to France. BORDEAUX, arrival in the evening. We suggest taking a walk through the city center.

Tierras de vinos y coñac nos llevan a la Región del Loira. Conocemos CHAMBORD, probablemente el castillo más espectacular del Valle del Loira (entrada incluida al parque). PARÍS, llegada a media tarde.

Incluimos un traslado al Palacio de Versalles. Podrá pasear por sus hermosos jardines o visitar su interior si lo desea. Iremos tras ello al barrio bohemio de Montmartre, con sus artistas al aire libre y sus pequeños restaurantes. Tiempo para almorzar y continuación con visita panorámica de París con guía local. Regreso al hotel. Opcionalmente podrá asistir a algún espectáculo de variedades.

Nota muy importante: durante el periodo de las Olimpiadas que tendrán lugar en París entre el 23 de julio y el 11 de agosto, no podremos garantizar el alojamiento en esta ciudad y con mucha probabilidad, estarán hospedados en alguna localidad próxima. En este caso, Europamundo les ofrecerá los traslados necesarios para que puedan realizar los servicios y disfrutar de la ciudad.

Día libre. Hoy puede realizar de forma opcional un paseo en barco por el río Sena y Barrio Latino.

Today we travel to the center of France, to the Bourgogne region, famous for its wines. We will visit BEAUNE, located in the center of the Bourgogne region, with its streets full of flowers, hospice and wine museum all points of interest. Continuing on, we will arrive to LYON in the afternoon, the capital of Roman Gallia on the banks of the Rhône (its historic center has been declared a World Heritage site). We include a cable car climb to Notre Dame de Fourvière, where we have a great view of the city. Enjoy some leisure time to walk around.

Note: in some cases a part of the group will be accommodated in Chambery, a city near Lyon. In these cases we will leave at the evening for CHAMBERY and accommodation. We will then have some time early in the morning to visit the capital of Savoy, a medieval-style city with beautiful historic center and a large castle.

We have a beautiful day today. We travel to Switzerland. GENEVA, time to walk in this Swiss city on the shores of its lake. After that we continue the route towards the highest peaks in Europe: the Alps. A long tunnel under Mont Blanc takes us to Italy. MILAN, arrival in the afternoon. With our guide we will go to the impressive Piazza del Duomo. Time to walk through its historic center.

We leave Milan following the rich plain of the Po River. VENICE - Arrival at about 13 hrs. Transfer by boat to the St. Mark´s area. In the afternoon we include a city tour of Venice. Optionally we suggest you to complete your time with a gondola ride. Accommodation in the Mestre area.

After crossing the beautiful landscapes of the Apennines, we arrive at FLORENCE. We head directly for the Piazzale Michelangelo, which offers an amazing view of the city. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, we include a visit to the downtown with a local guide: Ponte Vecchio, Duomo, Piazza della Signoria. This city is a genuine open-air museum. Free time.

We travel to SIENA, where we will have the chance to see the stunning Piazza del Palio and its beautiful cathedral. We then continue to ASSISI, where we include the visit to the Basilica with a local guide or a Franciscan monk. Free time for lunch. We will then continue to Rome.

In the morning we will have a city tour that will become an introduction to “The Eternal City”. We include entry to the Imperial Forums, an impressive architectural complex made up of monumental buildings and squares, the center of political activity at the time. Later we will go to St. Peter´s Basilica of the Vatican, you will have free time to attend mass in the Vatican, if you wish. Free time in afternoon.

Free day. Today we suggest you do the optional trip to Napoli, Capri and Pompeii.

After breakfast, end of our services.