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Welcome to Madrid! Upon arrival at the airport, we’ll be ready to transfer you to your hotel. You’ll have some free time until the tour begins. Please check the information signs in the hotel reception area for details about the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers. In the evening, we’ll provide a transfer to Plaza Mayor and La Latina, Madrid’s most famous neighborhood for nightlife and tapas restaurants. You can choose to dine at a restaurant of your preference—options include Indian, Chinese, Spanish, and Middle Eastern cuisines.

The morning will begin with a comprehensive tour of central Madrid, featuring highlights like Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. We’ll then visit Retiro Park, a beautiful oasis in the city center, where we’ll see the lake and the Palacio de Cristal. Admission is included to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the home of Real Madrid—considered by many to be the best football club in the world. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure. In the evening, we’ll provide a return transfer to the hotel.

In the morning, we’ll leave for ARAGON, travelling through the lands of Castile. Our first stop will be in ZARAGOZA to admire the stunning CathedralBasilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. We’ll then journey to the serene Poblet Abbey, one of the bestpreserved medieval monasteries in the world (tickets included). Finally, we’ll head to BARCELONA, where we’ll arrive in the evening.

In the morning, we include a panoramic tour of BARCELONA, considered one of Europe’s most fascinating capitals. Open to the Mediterranean Sea, the city is renowned for Gaudí and its modernist architecture, as well as for its lively Ramblas and the legacy of the World Expositions and Olympic Games held here. Barcelona is often regarded as one of the most beautiful and captivating cities in Europe. The tour ends at the Maremagnum, a modern leisure and dining complex by the sea next to Columbus Square, where you can stroll through this lively area. Afternoon at leisure. Return to the hotel at the end of the day.

At the scheduled time, we’ll provide a transfer to the station for your highspeed train journey from Barcelona to Paris, which is included in your trip. In just over 6 hours of comfortable travel, you’ll arrive at your destination. Upon arrival, another transfer will take you to your hotel. Your guide will contact you in the evening, or you can check the information signs provided at the hotel reception. Note: The train journey will be without an Europamundo guide.

We’ll immerse ourselves in the rich history of FRANCE at the magnificent Palace of Versailles (admission not included), renowned for its stunning gardens. On our return to PARIS, we’ll visit Montmartre, a charming bohemian neighborhood famous for its artists, painters, and cabarets. To fully appreciate the grandeur of Paris, we’ll embark on a panoramic city tour with a local guide, showcasing the city’s impressive avenues and iconic monuments. Afterward, we’ll return to the hotel. For those interested, there is an optional variety show in the evening. ​

We’ll start our day in central PARIS, beginning with a visit to the iconic Eiffel Tower. You´ll have the chance to go up to the second floor of this famous iron landmark (tickets included). Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Seine. You’ll have a free afternoon to explore the city at your own pace. Around 4:00 p. m. , we’ll depart Paris and head to NORMANDY, arriving in ROUEN. You´ll have free time to explore the historic center of this vibrant city, which dates back to Roman times and boasts charming medieval architecture and an impressive Gothic cathedral, offering a delightful blend of history and culture. Note: If wait times at the Eiffel Tower are too long, we might reschedule the visit to a different time (or on Sunday) for your convenience.

Today, we’ll have time to take a stroll through the center of ROUEN. After this, we’ll travel to northern FRANCE. Crossing the English Channel by ferry, we’ll reach CANTERBURY, the religious capital of England, known for its charming historic center. Our journey will continue to LONDON, where you’ll have some free time in the Tower Bridge area, one of the city´s most iconic symbols, before we head to the hotel.

Discover LONDON on a panoramic tour with a local guide that showcases the city’s culture and history. You’ll see famous sites such as the Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace, where you might witness the iconic Changing of the Guard (depending on the dates). In the evening, we’ll establish a meeting point in Piccadilly to take a stroll through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho, areas renowned for their lively atmosphere, theaters, and entertainment options. You’ll have plenty of restaurants to choose from for dinner before we return to the hotel.

In the morning, we’ll visit the British Museum, one of the world´s oldest museums, where we’ll see traces of cultures from all around the world. At lunchtime, after some free time, we’ll head to CAMDEN, a district renowned for its vibrant and eclectic street market. There, you can explore unique items and artifacts from around the globe and enjoy lunch at one of its little restaurants or food stands. Around 4:00 p. m. , we’ll depart for COLCHESTER, the oldest recorded town in ENGLAND, and enjoy a leisurely stroll through its historic streets. We’ll then continue to Harwich to board the ferry for an overnight voyage to the Netherlands, staying in en suite cabins. Important note: Due to the limited number of cabins available on the ferry, the itinerary may be adjusted. We might travel from London to Amsterdam via a daytime ferry, with an overnight stay in Antwerp, or alternatively, take a train or flight to Amsterdam.

Around eight in the morning, we arrive in the NETHERLANDS (Hoek van Holland) and visit VOLENDAM, a charming and picturesque fishing village. Afterwards, we travel to AMSTERDAM, and take a guided tour of the city, combining several highlights: the iconic image of the windmill and the Rembrandt statue, the contemporary elegance of the South District, and the centuriesold magic of diamond cutting at Museum Square. Finally, we’ll leave the bus and walk into the heart of the city, where the tour will end. Free time afterward.

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.