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

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Paris
Paris
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner with Travel Director)
Accommodation
Hotel (Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles)
Included Activities
- Orientation drive past Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe
- Welcome dinner with Travel Director
Optional Activities
- Visit renowned galleries
- Shopping
- Relax in manicured gardens
Landmarks
Champs-Élysées
Arc de Triomphe
Day 2
Paris
Paris
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of historic Paris neighborhoods with Local Specialist
- View Saint-Sulpice church
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Seine and admire street artists
- Explore Montmartre
- Optional Experience: Parisian cabaret evening
Landmarks
Saint-Sulpice
Seine
Montmartre
Day 3
Paris - Chartres - Loire Valley
Paris - Chartres - Loire Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional three-course Tourangelle meal with local wines at the de Montferrier family farm)
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 the de Montferrier family and local wines
- Scenic drive through Loire Valley
Landmarks
Chartres Cathedral
Château de Chambord
Château de Chenonceau
Day 4
Loire Valley to Lyon
Loire Valley to Lyon
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Gerland Musée des Confluences)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon's old city with Local Specialist
- Ascend Fourvière hill for panoramic views
Optional Activities
- Explore Lyon at leisure
Landmarks
Fourvière Hill
Day 5
Lyon to Avignon to French Riviera
Lyon to Avignon to French Riviera
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Aéroport Cap 3000)
Included Activities
- Visit Papal Palace in Avignon
- See Pont d'Avignon (bridge from French song)
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the waterfront
- Dine al fresco
- Explore the coastal vibe
Landmarks
Papal Palace
Pont d'Avignon
Day 6
French Riviera - Monaco
French Riviera - Monaco
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Aéroport Cap 3000)
Included Activities
- Visit Monaco cathedral where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace were married
- View superyachts in the port
- See the Grand Prix circuit
Optional Activities
- Relax on Côte d'Azur beaches
- Optional Experience: Visit medieval village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Landmarks
Monaco Cathedral
Monaco Grand Prix Circuit
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Day 7
Monaco - Arles - Carcassonne
Monaco - Arles - Carcassonne
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Tribe Carcassonne)
Included Activities
- Explore Arles at leisure
- Guided tour of Carcassonne Cité with Local Specialist
- View Carcassonne's double ring of ramparts and 52 towers
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience: Van Gogh and local history tour with resident expert in Arles
Landmarks
Arles Roman Amphitheatre
Carcassonne Cité
Day 8
Carcassonne - Figueres - Barcelona
Carcassonne - Figueres - Barcelona
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Barceló Sants)
Included Activities
- Visit Dalí Theatre and Museum in Figueres
- Barcelona sightseeing tour with Local Specialist
- See Columbus Monument in Barcelona
- View La Sagrada Família exterior in Barcelona
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience: Traditional Spanish cuisine and entertainment
- Explore Barcelona independently
Landmarks
Dalí Theatre and Museum
Columbus Monument
La Sagrada Família
Day 9
Barcelona
Barcelona
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with wine at a vibrant Spanish restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Barceló Sants)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner with Travel Director and wine at a vibrant Spanish restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit Montserrat Benedictine monastery
- See the Black Madonna in Montserrat
- Stroll Las Ramblas
- People-watch in Plaça de Catalunya
- Explore Gaudí's architecture throughout the city
- Optional Experience: Explore the Gothic Quarter
Landmarks
Montserrat Benedictine Monastery
Las Ramblas
Plaça de Catalunya
Gothic Quarter
Day 10
Barcelona to Madrid
Barcelona to Madrid
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ayre Gran Colón)
Included Activities
- Transfer to hotel on arrival
Day 11
Madrid
Madrid
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ayre Gran Colón)
Optional Activities
- Explore Madrid's sights and sounds
Day 12
Madrid
Madrid
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Madrid Airport

Landmarks
Champs-Élysées
Arc de Triomphe

Landmarks
Saint-Sulpice
Seine
Montmartre

Landmarks
Chartres Cathedral
Château de Chambord
Château de Chenonceau

Landmarks
Fourvière Hill

Landmarks
Papal Palace
Pont d'Avignon

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

Landmarks
Arles Roman Amphitheatre
Carcassonne Cité

Landmarks
Dalí Theatre and Museum
Columbus Monument
La Sagrada Família

Landmarks
Montserrat Benedictine 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
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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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

Julienne4.0•September 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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Michael4.0•July 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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Jocelyn5.0•October 2018
Great tour with amazing sights - cathedrals and castles. Excellent Guide Pascal and Excellent Driver Luis.
Traveled in August 2018
Nicole5.0•July 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
agnes5.0•September 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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  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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