Explore have clearly taken on board all of the comments made on previous versions of this trip and have now put together a really excellent itinerary. Each day was busy as we covered a lot of ground but there was plenty of free time to wander round the bigger places and we always arrived at each place in plenty of time for a tour and the opportunity to visit things that were of particular interest to the different people on the trip.
Our tour guide, Renske, was really excellent. She made everything go very smoothly and did particularly good walking tours on arrival at each city so that we could get our bearings and she could point out the things to see and do. She also dealt patiently with the myriad of queries and the different interests of people in the group.
Our trip was occasionally challenging because of the unexpectedly extremely high temperatures that were experienced at the end of June but even that didn’t take anything away from a great trip with a lovely group of people.
For me, particular highlights were Zaragoza and Montserrat and also the beautiful Hopital de Sant Pau which was next to the hotel in Barcelona. We would probably never have seen that if we had not stayed in that area and it was also great to be within walking distance of the Sagrada Familia. I think that wherever you stay in Barcelona you will probably always need to use the metro to see some of the sights but it was easy to use (and much cooler than above ground!) and Explore even through in the metro tickets.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Barcelona, Bilbao, San Sebastian
Barcelona, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Pamplona, Zaragoza, Montserrat, La Rambla
Overall, seeing almost the entire Spain in such a short time the trip was well organized other than my previous comments. Some of the hotels could have been a little cleaner, located better and treat us more efficiently, ie. to check in upon arrival no matter the time.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Madrid, Bilbao, Logrono, San Seb
Madrid, Bilbao, Logrono, San Sebastian, Granada, Seville, Barcelona
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From croissants to pintxos and cathedrals to countryside, this 14-day journey through France and Spain is all about living the good life. Start in the timeless charm of Paris, then wind your way through historic towns and foodie hotspots before ending in culture-packed Bilbao. Along the way, dive into local flavours, sip regional wines, and walk a stretch of the iconic Camino de Santiago. With a local CEO leading the way, you’ll uncover hidden gems, swap stories with new friends, and collect enough memories to last a lifetime.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Paris, Bilbao, Logrono, San Seba
Paris, Bilbao, Logrono, San Sebastian, Lyon, Nimes, Barcelona
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