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The Best of Spain with Paris to Normandy 2027

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  • Bright view of Madrid’s Puerta de Alcalá monument framed by blooming pink flowerbeds under a vivid blue sky.
  • Roman Bridge of Córdoba leading toward the historic Mezquita-Cathedral bathed in warm morning light.
  • Ornate tiled bridge over turquoise canal at Seville’s Plaza de España, rich in architectural detail.
  • Front façade of Granada Cathedral with ornate Renaissance architecture illuminated by clear blue skies.
  • Impressive Gothic façade of Rouen Cathedral with soaring spires under a lightly clouded sky.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Madrid

    Madrid
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)
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  2. Day 2

    Madrid

    Madrid
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of historic Madrid boulevards and landmarks including Plaza de España
    • Visit to the Prado Museum
    Landmarks
    Plaza de España
    Prado Museum
  3. Day 3

    Madrid - Córdoba - Seville

    Madrid - Córdoba - Seville
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Córdoba including Jewish Quarter
    • Visit to Roman Bridge
    • Visit to Alcázar remains
    • Visit to Mosque of the Caliphs (Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba)
    Landmarks
    Mosque of the Caliphs (Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba)
    Roman Bridge
    Alcázar of Córdoba
    Jewish Quarter of Córdoba
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  4. Day 4

    Seville

    Seville
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Plaza de España
    • Choice of included excursion: Guided walking tour of Casa de Pilatos and Barrio de Santa Cruz OR Guided walk through Prado de San Sebastián and Parque de Maria Luisa
    Landmarks
    Plaza de España
    Casa de Pilatos
    Barrio de Santa Cruz
    Prado de San Sebastián
    Parque de Maria Luisa
    Seville Cathedral
  5. Day 5

    Seville to Granada

    Seville to Granada
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Alhambra Complex
    Landmarks
    Alhambra Complex
    Generalife
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Granada to Valencia

    Granada to Valencia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Paella Valenciana at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Valencia including Torres de Serranos and Plaza de Toros photo stop
    • Walking tour of Old Valencia
    • Visit to Horchateria to try traditional Valencian horchata
    • Traditional Paella dinner at a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Torres de Serranos
    Plaza de Toros
    City of Arts and Sciences
  7. Day 7

    Valencia to Barcelona

    Valencia to Barcelona
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    Breakfast
  8. Day 8

    Barcelona

    Barcelona
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Sangria and farewell dinner at a local city center restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour including Columbus Monument, Plaza de Cataluña, and Passeig de Gràcia
    • Visit to Sagrada Familia Basilica
    • Drive to Montjuïc Hill for panoramic views
    • Sangria and farewell dinner at a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Columbus Monument
    Plaza de Cataluña
    Passeig de Gràcia
    Sagrada Familia Basilica
    Montjuïc Hill
  9. Day 9

    Barcelona to Paris

    Barcelona to Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  10. Day 10

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Adventure Host-led Seine river walk OR Guided walk of ancient Paris (Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, Latin Quarter) OR Guided city tour of Paris iconic sites OR Guided tour of Château de Malmaison
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre Pyramid
    Île de la Cité
    Left Bank
    Latin Quarter
    Château de Malmaison
  11. Day 11

    Conflans

    Conflans
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Adventure Host-led bike ride along the Seine OR Guided visit to Auvers-sur-Oise

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Palace of Versailles
    Landmarks
    Palace of Versailles
    Auvers-sur-Oise
  12. Day 12

    Les Andelys - Rouen

    Les Andelys - Rouen
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Adventure Host-led guided hike to Château Gaillard OR Guided walking tour of Les Andelys
    • Guided bike tour of Rouen OR Guided walking tour of Rouen (medieval quarter, Astronomical Clock, Notre-Dame Cathedral) OR Onboard lecture about D-Day
    Landmarks
    Château Gaillard
    Rouen Medieval Quarter
    Rouen Astronomical Clock
    Notre-Dame Cathedral, Rouen
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  13. Day 13

    Rouen - Normandy

    Rouen - Normandy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Normandy WWII landing beaches (Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, American Cemetery) OR Guided tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites (British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery) OR Guided tour of authentic Normandy tradition with brandy tasting in Calvados
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery
    Pegasus Memorial
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
  14. Day 14

    Caudebec

    Caudebec
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Adventure Host-led bike ride along the river OR Guided trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur
    Landmarks
    Honfleur
  15. Day 15

    Vernon

    Vernon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic crêpes), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Adventure Host-led guided bike tour from Vernon to Giverny with visit to Monet's gardens and home OR Guided tour of Giverny (Monet's home and gardens) OR Guided visit to Bizy Castle
    • Traditional French luncheon of authentic crêpes with pastry demonstration
    Landmarks
    Monet's House and Gardens, Giverny
    Bizy Castle
    La Roche-Guyon
  16. Day 16

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Length
    110 m / 361 ft
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    2022 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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