Explore France’s vibrant heart and the legendary Black Forest over 15 days with the 'French Passion and the Black Forest' tour. This easy-paced group sightseeing journey, starting and ending in Paris, includes all the comforts seniors seek: hotels, meals, and transportation. The tour’s unique appeal is its extended duration, allowing for a deeper, more leisurely immersion into French and German culture.
Overall the trip was wonderful, and the itinerary and the places we visited were excellent. The included castles, boat, waterfalls and other activities were also great. Logistics was arranged perfectly. Some things for Europamundo to consider:
1. Your Spanish guide speaks for 40 minutes, but leaving the English speaking guide only 5 minutes before arriving to a place. This happened more than once, and specifically with Jonatas Chavery. Overall Spanish speaking passengers were a clear priority over English speaking passengers throughout the trip. We are grateful for the English speaking guides that EuropaMundo provided. Please tell the Spanish speaking guides to give EQUAL time in explaining on the bus. Alberto was excellent and translated immediately to English, so that everyone was engaged, and equal time was spent English/Spanish.
2. We are disappointed the EuropaMundo allows babies on the bus, and that babies are allowed to sit at the front instead of at the last seat in the back of the bus. They are annoying to everyone.
3. We had so many tour guides changes and buses that we did not even have a chance to appreciate them with a tip. Some drivers like Lyon – Tournus were very rude to us and complaint about having to lift the suitcases.
4. All buses should have charging capabilities and wifi. Only one bus had wifi
5. Guides should be instructed to have a comfort stop after each 1 ½ hours of travel. It is unreasonable to expect humans to travel 3 plus hours without a comfort stop.
6. The hotels this time were not as good as usually like is Spain. They were all very clean but IBIS was a disappointment and APPARTCITY was just ok. Breakfast was always excellent.
7. To the smoking guides, they should not smoke while they are talking to us and walking with us drop us. As soon as they drop us, they can smoke as much as they want. We do not need or want to inhale their smelly cigarettes. They also come on the bus smelling like an ashtray.
8. Comments concerning special locations: It was not enough al all 1 hour at Savigny Castle. We were not able to see the magnificent collections. Would be better to allow 1 ½ hours and remove that time from Beaune. You can also remove completely Freiburg and allow more time in Strasbourg or in Triberg. We never got to see Baden Baden or Marseille, we only slept there. Marseille hotel was excellent.
Overall this is my third trip with EuropaMundo and I hope to travel again without babies.
ABOUT THIS TRIP
This journey offers you the opportunity to visit various celebrated highlights of France and experience this exceptional country in all its diversity. The tour starts in Rome with a sightseeing experience of the architecture-rich city. Discover the serene ambiance of the holy Vatican City in Rome, the principal center of Christianity in the world. You will have the chance to visit the marvelous and world-famous Versailles Palace to admire its luxury and stroll through its gardens. As you leave the capital city, you head towards the Northern Italy region to experience the Italian Riviera countryside. There is great significance in this area as you discover the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Next, you will immerse in the beauty of the mediterranean sea as you explore Cote d`Azur. Marvel the techniques of traditional perfume manufacturing as you travel through the stunning countryside to the Principality of Monaco. Your drive continues to the pristine and charming region of Provence, enriched with beautiful villages, awe-inspiring landscapes, and rich history. Here you will visit the world heritage city of Arles, where medieval history and architecture will leave you mesmerized. Continue to Lyon, where you will walk through the World Heritage Site old town and get to enjoy the cable car to climb Notre Dame de Fourviere, a huge basilica. Next, you will visit Burgundy, a historical territory and a former administrative region of east-central France. Here you will explore the beautiful vineyards and the countryside to La Rochepots before heading back to Paris where your tour ends. Your journey ends in Paris where you will have a few days to explore major attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris.
ABOUT THIS TRIP
This incredible journey takes you to the highlights of the most iconic and important sights in Europe. Your journey begins in the capital of Spain, Madrid, where you will enjoy a comprehensive tour through the center, including Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. On the way to Barcelona, you will go on a guided tour to the Monastery of Poblet, located in northeastern Spain, one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world. In Barcelona, tour the city and discover the iconic Ras Ramblas Street. Your tour continues with driving in the region of Provence to arrive in the charming town of Chamberry. Continue to Switzerland and enjoy beautiful lakes and mountains with snowcapped peaks on your way to Zurich. Your journey continues in Rome, the ancient Capital of Italy, and get to know about its history on a panoramic tour and in the Trastevere area. You will also visit St. Peter’s Basilica in the heart of Vatican City and the impressive Roman Coliseum. Moving to Venice, you will take the boat, cross the Grand Canal to the Island of Venice, and visit the marvelous St. Mark´s Square and the Murano Glass Factory. Then travel along a very scenic road between the mountains on your way to Kitzbuhel in Austria and take a cable car ride up to the high mountains that surround the city with fantastic scenery. Later, you will explore the beautiful Traunsee Lake in Traunkirchen and see four castles. The next stop is Vienna, with its majestic avenues, palaces, and vibrant city center. Here, you will visit the Schonbrunn Palace and enjoy its beautiful gardens. Next, you will continue to Hungary and discover its spectacular capital, Budapest on a Scenic city tour followed by a boat tour along the river Danube. Your journey will end in Prague, where your local expert will provide an informative city tour, and you will discover monuments, including Prague Castle dominates the city, before you take a boat tour on the Vltava River.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Madrid, Prague, Zurich, Innsbruc
Madrid, Prague, Zurich, Innsbruck, Rome, Florence, Venice, Salzburg, Vienna, Budapest, Barcelona, Girona, Chambery, Leysin , Milan
The days which involved full day walking tours - for example Prague and Berlin. More freedom to explore areas of city we wanted to see and at same time having a local guide and europamundo to take us through history, cultural aspects of the city and assist with basic navigation.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Paris, Vienna, Prague, Innsbruck
Paris, Vienna, Prague, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Rouen, London, Volendam, Amsterdam, Berlin
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The overall trip was good, but I felt that in some places there is difference of how we book tickets for optional excursions. Like guides sometimes have told us we need to buy on the day and thus we waited and missed out on Sagrada Familia thinking we can only book with the guide. We also didn’t have any info that the tickets are refundable and hence could not book earlier. At the start of our trip we have asked guides and the answer we got is talk to your guide in Barcelona.
Also there should be a mechanism how we can talk to the guides maybe some channel where their personal numbers are not shared. Probably some sim provided by the company for official use
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Paris, Madrid, Granada, Seville
Paris, Madrid, Granada, Seville, Zaragoza, Barcelona
8% OFF TODAY
This deal is valid for limited time. Book now to reserve your seats.
If a visit to a prestigious champagne producer or cellar constitutes an unmissable part of your trip, uncovering the secrets of the vineyards and of wine, you will also ride through the 'other' Champagne following the Wine Route : more secret and intimate, whose rolling slopes are among the most beautiful riches the Champagne region has to offer!
Known around the world for its wines, Champagne is also a popular destination for cycling, offering an ideal playground. Ride among the vineyards and terraced hillsides where Champagne villages, chateaux, and churches are nestled. Enjoy panoramic viewpoints overlooking the vineyards and picturesque villages. The winemakers' open their doors to you, for tastings and tours of the cellars. They will passionately explain their know-how while showing you around their property.
Set off on this spellbinding cruise along the Rhône River, where you'll discover the unrivaled natural beauty of France. Visit the radiant city of Avignon and learn about its deep heritage and love of the good life as you fall under the charm of this Provençal city.
