We're thinking about the 12 day tour from Paris to Madrid. However we would need to join up with you on day 6 or 7 because we can't start out in Paris with the rest of the group. Do you have availability and pricing for 2 adults to join this tour midway and complete days 7-12? So we would want to meet up with you in or near Arles to start, finishing in Madrid.

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Highlights of France and Barcelona (End Madrid, Madrid Extension)

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From Paris to Madrid

4.6

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Operator: Trafalgar
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Paris
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles)
Included Activities
- Orientation drive past Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe
- Dinner with Travel Director and fellow travellers
Optional Activities
- Visit art galleries
- Shopping
- Relax in manicured gardens
Landmarks
Champs-Élysées
Arc de Triomphe
Day 2
Paris
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles)
Included Activities
- Local Specialist guided tour of historic neighbourhoods
- Visit to Saint-Sulpice church
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Seine
- Explore Montmartre village
- Attend optional Parisian cabaret experience
Landmarks
Saint-Sulpice
Montmartre
Seine
Day 3
Paris - Chartres - Loire Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional three-course Tourangelle dinner with local wines)
Accommodation
Hotel (Mercure Tours Nord)
Included Activities
- Visit Chartres Cathedral
- View Château de Chambord
- Visit Château de Chenonceau
- Traditional three-course Tourangelle 'Be My Guest' dinner with local wines at de Montferrier family farm
Landmarks
Chartres Cathedral
Château de Chambord
Château de Chenonceau
Loire Valley
Day 4
Loire Valley - Lyon
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Crowne Plaza Lyon Cite Internationale), Hotel (Novotel Gerland Musée des Confluences)
Included Activities
- Local Specialist tour of Lyon's old city
- Visit to Fourvière hill for panoramic views
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Lyon
Landmarks
Fourvière Hill
Day 5
Avignon to French Riviera
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Aéroport Cap 3000)
Included Activities
- View the Papal Palace in Avignon
- See Pont d'Avignon and walk the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the French Riviera waterfront
- Dine al fresco at a local restaurant
Landmarks
Palais des Papes
Pont d'Avignon
Day 6
French Riviera - Monaco
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Aéroport Cap 3000)
Included Activities
- Visit Monaco Cathedral
- View superyachts in Monaco port
- See Grand Prix circuit in Monaco
Optional Activities
- Relax on Côte d'Azur beaches
- Optional Experience to medieval village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Landmarks
Monaco Cathedral
Monaco Port
Grand Prix Circuit
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Day 7
French Riviera - Arles - Carcassonne
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Tribe Carcassonne)
Included Activities
- Leisure time in Arles to explore
- Guided exploration of Carcassonne Cité with ramparts and towers
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience about Vincent van Gogh and local history with resident expert in Arles
Landmarks
Arles Roman Amphitheatre
Carcassonne Cité
Day 8
Figueres - Barcelona
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Barceló Sants)
Included Activities
- Visit the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres
- Sightseeing tour in Barcelona with Local Specialist
- See the Columbus Monument in Barcelona
- See the exterior of La Sagrada Família in Barcelona
- View Passeig de Gràcia and Modernist architecture in the Eixample district
Optional Activities
- Traditional Spanish cuisine and entertainment experience
- Tapas dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks
Dalí Theatre-Museum
Columbus Monument
Sagrada Família
Passeig de Gràcia
Day 9
Barcelona
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner with wine at vibrant Spanish restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Barceló Sants)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner with wine at Spanish restaurant
Optional Activities
- Morning visit to Montserrat monastery
- Explore Las Ramblas
- Visit Plaça de Catalunya
- Discover Gaudí architecture throughout the city
- Optional Experience to Gothic Quarter
Landmarks
Montserrat Monastery
Las Ramblas
Plaça de Catalunya
Gothic Quarter
Day 10
Barcelona - Madrid
Accommodation
Hotel (Ayre Gran Colón)
Included Activities
- High-speed train to Madrid
- Hotel transfer on arrival
Day 11
Madrid
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ayre Gran Colón)
Optional Activities
- Free day to explore Madrid independently
Day 12
Madrid
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Madrid Airport

Landmarks
Champs-Élysées
Arc de Triomphe

Landmarks
Saint-Sulpice
Montmartre
Seine

Landmarks
Chartres Cathedral
Château de Chambord
Château de Chenonceau
Loire Valley

Landmarks
Fourvière Hill

Landmarks
Palais des Papes
Pont d'Avignon

Landmarks
Monaco Cathedral
Monaco Port
Grand Prix Circuit
Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Landmarks
Arles Roman Amphitheatre
Carcassonne Cité

Landmarks
Dalí Theatre-Museum
Columbus Monument
Sagrada Família
Passeig de Gràcia

Landmarks
Montserrat Monastery
Las Ramblas
Plaça de Catalunya
Gothic Quarter

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Where You'll Stay

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Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Mercure Tours Nord
Hotel
day 3
Crowne Plaza Lyon Cite Internationale
Hotel
day 4
Novotel Gerland Musée des Confluences
Hotel
day 4
Novotel Aéroport Cap 3000
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Tribe Carcassonne
Hotel
day 7
Barceló Sants
Hotel
Days 8, 9
Ayre Gran Colón
Hotel
Days 10, 11

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Trafalgar

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Number of tours

462

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

8 hours

Response rate

84%

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Traveler Reviews

4.6

Overall rating based on 5 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
Transport
4.8
Guide
4.8
Accommodation
4.4
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.5

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Julienne
September 7th, 2023
I really enjoyed my tour from Paris to Barcelona, everything was organised well. The bus driver was so nice and...
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Traveled in August 2023
Reply from: Trafalgar
Thank you for your feedback during your time in France and Barcelona. Despite hot weather conditions, we are thrilled to read that your driver provided you with an exceptional experience. We recognise that having a dependable and credible driver can undoubtedly enhance the overall quality of any travel, guaranteeing a seamless and safe voyage from beginning to end. We are also delighted to learn that our Travel Director's exceptional professionalism and enthusiasm contributed to making it a memorable experience, and their passion for travel significantly enhanced your overall enjoyment of the trip. Thank you for choosing Trafalgar as your travel partner, and we hope to hear from you soon about your future travel.
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Michael
July 7th, 2019
Great trip. Awesome guide
Traveled in June 2019
Reply from: Trafalgar
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us here at Trafalgar; we really appreciate hearing from our guests. It’s wonderful to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your experience with us, and that our dedicated Travel Director left such a great impression on your trip. What's more, we hope that we will have the pleasure of sharing our passion for travel with you again soon.
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Jocelyn
October 8th, 2018
Great tour with amazing sights - cathedrals and castles. Excellent Guide Pascal and Excellent Driver Luis.
Traveled in August 2018
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Nicole
July 26th, 2018
Giovanna was our tour director, she is very knowledgeable and caring, she has everything organized that we didn't...
Giovanna was our tour director, she is very knowledgeable and caring, she has everything organized that we didn't have to worry about a thing, all we had to do is pack our suite case and show up on time. Our trip was packed with fun, great food, culture, and histories. It was very educational. Mario was our driver, he is a great driver, and he also prepared water, umbrella for us, which was totally unexpected. I left my charger on the bus, Mario took care of it, I can’t thank him enough! We stayed in the great hotels, most of them were in a central location, within walking distance to the town center, we had great breakfast every day, all the included dinner were awesome, great wine and cheese. Giovanna took us to many of the local festivals, market places, which were all very exciting, you just cannot stop going “wow, I have to try some!”. Our highlight of the trip was St Paul de Vence! That was a must do, don’t skip it, you will regret it! We had the best local tour director, she is funny and knowledgeable, she was the best local tour director out the whole trip. The only complaint I had was the Vincent van Gogh local tour director, she didn’t say much, which was disappointing, we saw her walking by while waiting for our tour, we had a bad feeling because we saw her leading a group people, just kept walking, did not say a thing. My tour mate said, “let’s hope not to get her!” sure enough, we got her. It was very hot day, I am sure she had a long day, but it was disappointing walking tour. We could have just see it by yourself. My advise to future travelers is to follow the tour, if you choose to do things on your own, you are at your own risks. The people who added own experiences, some had great experience, some had some exciting and adventure stories to share. Overall it was a fantastic trip!Show more
Traveled in July 2018
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agnes
September 11th, 2017
be my guest, cabaret, flamenco, great hotels and places!
Traveled in August 2017

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We're thinking about the 12 day tour from Paris to Madrid. However we would need to join up with you on day 6 or 7 because we can't start out in Paris with the rest of the group. Do you have availability and pricing for 2 adults to join this tour midway and complete days 7-12? So we would want to meet up with you in or near Arles to start, finishing in Madrid.
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  Please be advised that the cost of the tour is fixed even if you join on the 6th day.
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Chloe
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the price for 2
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  pick up from the airport and back to the airport?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2022
  The pricing for the Highlights of France and Barcelona with Madrid Extension is $4,650 per person double occupancy. Complimentary transfers are provided as per the tour dates, we would need your flight details to add these transfers onto the booking.

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