Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Madrid
Madrid- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)
- Day 2
Madrid
Madrid- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour discovering Madrid's historic boulevards and elegant buildings
- View Plaza de España monument
- Visit Prado Museum
Landmarks Plaza de España Prado Museum - Day 3
Madrid - Córdoba - Seville
Madrid - Córdoba - Seville- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Andalusia
- Walking tour of Córdoba with Local Guide
- Visit Jewish Quarter in Córdoba
- View Roman Bridge
- Explore Alcázar remains
- Visit Mosque of the Caliphs
Landmarks Mosque of Córdoba (Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba) Roman Bridge (Córdoba) Alcázar of Córdoba - Day 4
Seville
Seville- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Plaza de España
- Choice of included Globus Choice 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 - Day 5
Seville - Granada
Seville - Granada- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Granada
- Guided visit to Alhambra Complex
Landmarks Alhambra Complex Generalife - Day 6
Granada - Valencia
Granada - Valencia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Paella dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Valencia
- Panoramic drive to see Torres de Serranos
- Panoramic drive to see Plaza de Toros
- Photo stop at City of Arts and Sciences
- Walking tour of Old Valencia
- Visit Horchateria and try traditional Valencian horchata drink
- Traditional Paella dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Torres de Serranos Plaza de Toros City of Arts and Sciences - Day 7
Valencia - Barcelona
Valencia - Barcelona- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along coast to Barcelona
Landmarks La Rambla Gothic Quarter - Day 8
Barcelona
Barcelona- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Sangria and farewell dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour
- Visit Columbus Monument
- Visit Plaza de Cataluña
- Walk Passeig de Gràcia
- Visit Sagrada Familia Basilica
- Drive to Montjuïc Hill for panoramic views
- Sangria and farewell dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Columbus Monument Plaza de Cataluña Passeig de Gràcia Sagrada Familia Basilica Montjuïc Hill - Day 9
Barcelona - Paris
Barcelona - Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Embark on Suite Ship
- Meet Avalon Cruise Director
- Day 10
Vernon
Vernon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French crêpes onboard), Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of guided bike tour through Normandy countryside to Giverny with visit to Monet's gardens and home
- OR Choice of guided tour of Giverny - Monet's home and gardens
- OR Choice of guided visit to Bizy Castle
- Traditional French crêpe lunch onboard
- Pastry demonstration onboard
- Cruise to Les Andelys
- Choice of guided hike to Château Gaillard ruins
- OR Choice of guided walking tour of Les Andelys
- Live entertainment onboard
Landmarks Monet's House and Gardens (Giverny) Bizy Castle Château Gaillard Les Andelys - Day 11
Caudebec
Caudebec- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of guided bike ride along the river
- OR Choice of guided trip along Normandy Abbeys Route
- Onboard lecture about D-Day landings
- Live entertainment onboard
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to Honfleur
- Day 12
Caudebec - Normandy
Caudebec - Normandy- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of guided tour of Normandy WWII landing beaches including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery
- OR Choice of guided tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites
- OR Choice of guided tour of Normandy traditions 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 - Day 13
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of guided bike tour of Rouen's monuments and hidden gems
- OR Choice of guided walking tour of Rouen including medieval quarter, Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral (Rouen) Astronomical Clock (Rouen) - Day 14
Conflans
Conflans- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of guided bike ride along the Seine
- OR Choice of guided visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home of Vincent van Gogh
- OR Choice of guided tour of Château de Malmaison
- Live entertainment onboard
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to Palace of Versailles
Landmarks Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison Palace of Versailles - Day 15
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of guided walking tour along the Seine
- OR Choice of guided walk through ancient heart of Paris including Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
- OR Choice of guided city tour of Paris's iconic sites
Landmarks Palais-Royal Louvre Île de la Cité Latin Quarter - Day 16
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
