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Explorer
France & Spain
22 Days | Embark on a European escape through France and Spain
22 days
Start
Paris, France
Finish
Barcelona, Spain
Trip Code
BMSSC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Transport
Train, Public bus, Metro, Taxi, Bicycle
Accommodation
Hotel (19 nights), Hostal/Guest house ( 2 nights)
From £5,605(22 days)
Trip Informations
Combine French flair with Spanish panache on a 22-day adventure through two of Europe’s biggest names. Soak up the bright lights of Paris before hopping on a train to Nimes in the south of France, home to well-preserved Roman monuments from 70 AD. Sample buttery croissants and local wines along the way, then cross into Spain and feel the buzz of Barcelona before touring all the way to Tarifa and back. Settle in with sangria and tapas, take in a flamenco performance and feast on some of the world’s best paella. This is a trip bursting with colour and culture.
Why you’ll love this trip
Explore Paris' Montmartre area – a favourite for artists for generations. See where Van Gogh and Picasso used to live and take hidden walkways to secret viewpoints that only locals know.
Discover the eccentric modernist architecture of Antonio Gaudi, who made Barcelona his artistic playground. The unfinished masterpiece of La Sagrada Familia is particularly mind-blowing.
Swim under the Pont du Gard – an incredible example of human creative genius. Explore this aqueduct bridge from above and below and maybe even rent a kayak for another perspective.
Indulge in buttery croissants in Paris, taste Spain’s favourite dessert (churros) in Madrid and enjoy a tapas dinner in Barcelona where you can rub shoulders with the locals and toast to a sense of community.
It's a pretty special thing to chill out on a beach in Andalucian Spain, knowing North Africa is just across the water. Explore the scenic Costa de la Luz, and kick back with some tapas and sangria in Tarifa.
Is this trip right for you?
If travelling to Paris from London we highly recommend using the fast Eurostar train from London's St Pancras station. At under 2.5 hours travel time and with no airport queues, this is by far the most convenient and carbon friendly travel option.
This trip covers a lot of ground and the majority of travel is done by trains and public buses. It's a good time to sit back, relax and let the scenery roll past your window. Please read the Itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
We recommend packing light and smart for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between train stations and hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs, and across cobblestones. Train stations often don’t have lifts available.
Summer temperatures can be extreme in this region (over 40C/104F). It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water. Many hotels in Europe have fans, not air conditioning. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
Space is at a premium in Europe and your hotel is no exception. Rooms are often small, but usually the central location makes up for that. For those travelling as a duo, hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Transport
Train, Public bus, Metro, Taxi, Bicycle
Accommodation
Hotel (19 nights), Hostal/Guest house ( 2 nights)
Activities
Paris - Hidden Montmartre Urban Adventure
Visit Pont du Gard (Museum, Bridge and Swimming Time and Free Time for Lunch)
Sagrada Familia Admission
Churros Stop
Granada - Guided Visit to Alhambra Palace & Gardens
Ronda - Los Molinos (Windmill Valley) Hike
Seville - Evening Flamenco Performance
Cordoba - Mezquita (Mosque-Cathedral) Visit
Valencia - City Cycling Tour
Valencia - Picnic
Barcelona - Leader-led orientation walk
Barcelona - La Sagrada Familia Cathedral visit
Add on activities
Paris - Palace of Versailles - EUR20
Paris - Louvre Museum (must be prebooked in advance) - EUR17
Paris - Arc de Triomphe - EUR13
Paris - Musee d'Orsay - EUR16
Paris - Rodin Museum - EUR13
Paris - Napoleon's Tomb & Les Invalides Army Museum - EUR15
Paris - Eiffel Tower (from - must be prebooked in advance) - EUR19
Paris - Da Vinci Code Walking Tour - EUR25
La Maison Carrée (Roman Temple) - EUR6
Roman Amphitheatre of Nîmes - EUR10
Pont du Gard Kayaking - EUR13
Barcelona - National Art Museum of Catalonia - EUR12
Barcelona - Museum of Gaudi - EUR6
Barcelona - Museum of City History - EUR7
Barcelona - Picasso Museum - EUR14
Barcelona - Barcelona Cathedral - EUR11
Barcelona - Ethnological and World Cultures - EUR5
Barcelona - Contemporary Art Museum - EUR12
Barcelona - Casa Batllo (advance booking required) - EUR29
Barcelona - Guell Palace - EUR12
Madrid - Museo del Prado - EUR15
Madrid - Museo Reina Sofia - EUR10
Madrid - Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - EUR13
Madrid - Real Jardín Botánico - EUR6
Madrid - Royal Palace - EUR14
Madrid - Museo Taurino - EUR15
Madrid - Tapas Urban Adventure - EUR99
Granada - Mirador de San Nicolas - Free
Granada - Catedral de Granada - EUR6
Granada - Science Park Planetarium - EUR2
Granada - Science Park - EUR7
Granada - Capilla Real - EUR6
Ronda - Santa Maria la Mayor Church - EUR4
Ronda - Bandits Museum - EUR4
Morocco - Day Trip from Tarifa - EUR66
Tarifa - Whale Watching - EUR35
Gibraltar - Day Trip from Tarifa - EUR48
Tarifa - Castle - EUR4
Seville - Andalusian Contemporary Art Centre - EUR3
Seville - Casa de Pilatos - EUR10
Seville - Indias Archive - Free
Seville - Santa Paula Convent - EUR3
Seville - Torre del Oro - EUR3
Seville - Archaeological Museum - EUR3
Seville - Cathedral & Giralda Tower - EUR12
Seville - Museum of Fine Arts - EUR2
Seville - Museum of Art & Popular Customs - EUR2
Cordoba - Palacio Museo de Viana - EUR8
Cordoba - Torre de la Calahorra - EUR5
Cordoba - Museo Vivo de Al-Andalus - EUR6
Cordoba - Casa de las Cabezas - EUR5
Cordoba - Tablao el Cardenal - EUR23
Cordoba - Museum of the Inquisition - EUR3
Valencia - Fallas Museum - EUR2
Valencia - Gonzalez Marti Museum - EUR3
Valencia - Miguelete Tower - EUR2
Valencia - Principe Felipe Science Museum - EUR9
Valencia - The Silk Exchange - EUR2
Valencia - Valencian Institute of Modern Art - EUR6
Valencia - Museum of Fine Arts - Free
Barcelona - Tapas Tour in El Raval Urban Adventure - EUR99
Barcelona - Old Santa Creu Hospital - EUR16
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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