Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Barcelona to Carcassonne
Barcelona to CarcassonneOptional Activities
- Visit Cathedral of Saint Mary in Girona
- Explore the old Jewish quarter in Girona
- Visit Besalú's fortified stone bridge
- Explore Besalú castle
- Visit Jewish baths in Besalú
- Explore old pilgrim hospital in Besalú
- Enjoy Colliure's beach
- Wander through Colliure's port and narrow alleys
- Visit Colliure castle
- Visit tomb of poet Antonio Machado in Colliure
- Nighttime stroll to admire Carcassonne's illuminated walls
- Dinner at restaurants in Carcassonne Cité
Landmarks Cathedral of Saint Mary Colliure Castle Carcassonne Cité 
- Day 2
Carcassonne to Marseille
Carcassonne to Marseille- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Ibis Marseille Centre Euromed)
Included Activities
- Visit Castle of the Counts in Carcassonne with guide (admission included)
- Medieval walls of Carcassonne
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Carcassonne
- Discover Narbonne's historic center
- Stroll through Vieux Port in Marseille
- Dine at restaurants near Vieux Port
Landmarks Castle of the Counts (Carcassonne) Vieux Port 
- Day 3
Marseille - Arles - Avignon - Lyon
Marseille - Arles - Avignon - Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Appartcity Lyon Cite Internationale)
Included Activities
- Explore Roman and medieval legacy in Arles
- Admission to Carrières de Lumières underground art show in Les Baux
- Stroll in Avignon
- Cable car ride to Notre-Dame de Fourvière basilica in Lyon (funicular included)
- Walk through World Heritage Site old town of Lyon
Optional Activities
- Visit Palais des Papes in Avignon
Landmarks Arles Carrières de Lumières Palais des Papes Notre-Dame de Fourvière 
- Day 4
Lyon to Dijon
Lyon to Dijon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Dijon)
Included Activities
- Visit Savigny Castle (admission included) with museums featuring motorcycles, racing cars, planes, and helicopters
Optional Activities
- Explore Tournus and its stone gate and large abbey
- Visit wine museum in Beaune
- Visit historic hospice in Beaune
- Explore Dijon's medieval and Renaissance buildings
- Visit Palace of the Dukes in Dijon
Landmarks Savigny Castle Palace of the Dukes 
- Day 5
Dijon to Strasbourg
Dijon to Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Appartcity Confort Strasbourg Centre)
Included Activities
- Winery tour and wine tasting with local pastry in Riquewihr
Optional Activities
- Explore Besançon's historic center
- Visit 17th-century citadel in Besançon
- Walk through Colmar
- Explore Riquewihr's cobblestone streets and medieval town
- Walk around Strasbourg cathedral area
- Explore Petite France in Strasbourg
Landmarks Besançon Citadel Colmar Riquewihr Strasbourg Cathedral Petite France 
- Day 6
Strasbourg to Baden-Baden
Strasbourg to Baden-Baden- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Baden Daden)
Included Activities
- Boat trip through canals of Petite France in Strasbourg
- Admission to Triberg Waterfalls with walking path access
Optional Activities
- Walk through Strasbourg's medieval streets
- Visit Gothic cathedral in Strasbourg
- Walk through Freiburg's medieval center
- Visit Freiburg Cathedral
- Take pictures in Gengenbach
- Stroll through Baden-Baden's parks and casinos
Landmarks Petite France Freiburg Cathedral Triberg Waterfalls Gengenbach 
- Day 7
Baden-Baden to Frankfurt
Baden-Baden to Frankfurt- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Crowne Plaza Frankfurt Congress)
Included Activities
- Funicular ride in Heidelberg (ticket included)
- Heidelberg Castle access to exterior grounds, wine cellars, and pharmacy museum (admission included)
- Visit Speyer Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Baden-Baden's parks
- Walk through Speyer's old town
- Visit Alte Münze tower in Speyer
- Walk through Heidelberg's old town and Marktplatz
- Dine in Römerberg Square, Frankfurt
Landmarks Speyer Cathedral Alte Münze Heidelberg Castle Römerberg Square 
- Day 8
Frankfurt to Paris
Frankfurt to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mama Shelter La Defense), Hotel 4* (Novotel Paris Est Centre De Conference)
Optional Activities
- Explore Luxembourg's old town
- Visit city fortifications in Luxembourg
- Visit Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg
- Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg
- Visit Reims Cathedral
Landmarks Luxembourg Old Town Grand Ducal Palace Notre-Dame Cathedral (Luxembourg) Reims Cathedral 
- Day 9
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
