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22 Days | Embark on a European escape through France and Spain
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Start
Paris, France
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Finish
Barcelona, Spain
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Trip Code
BMSSC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
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Transport
Train, Public bus, Metro, Taxi, Bicycle
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
- DAY 1Paris
- DAY 2Paris
- DAY 3Nimes
- DAY 4Nimes
- DAY 5Barcelona
- DAY 6Barcelona
- DAY 7Madrid
- DAY 8Madrid
- DAY 9Granada
- DAY 10Granada
- DAY 11Ronda
- DAY 12Ronda
- DAY 13Tarifa
- DAY 14Costa de la Luz / Tarifa
- DAY 15Seville
- DAY 16Seville
- DAY 17Cordoba
- DAY 18Valencia
- DAY 19Valencia
- DAY 20Barcelona
- DAY 21Barcelona
- DAY 22Barcelona
Inclusions
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13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
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Train, Public bus, Metro, Taxi, Bicycle
bed Accommodation
Hotel (19 nights), Hostal/Guest house ( 2 nights)
festival Activities
circleParis - Hidden Montmartre Urban Adventure
circleVisit Pont du Gard (Museum, Bridge and Swimming Time and Free Time for Lunch)
circleSagrada Familia Admission
circleChurros Stop
circleGranada - Guided Visit to Alhambra Palace & Gardens
circleRonda - Los Molinos (Windmill Valley) Hike
circleSeville - Evening Flamenco Performance
circleCordoba - Mezquita (Mosque-Cathedral) Visit
circleValencia - City Cycling Tour
circleValencia - Picnic
circleBarcelona - Leader-led orientation walk
circleBarcelona - La Sagrada Familia Cathedral visit
museum Add on activities
circleParis - Palace of Versailles - EUR20
circleParis - Louvre Museum (must be prebooked in advance) - EUR17
circleParis - Arc de Triomphe - EUR13
circleParis - Musee d'Orsay - EUR16
circleParis - Rodin Museum - EUR13
circleParis - Napoleon's Tomb & Les Invalides Army Museum - EUR15
circleParis - Eiffel Tower (from - must be prebooked in advance) - EUR19
circleParis - Da Vinci Code Walking Tour - EUR25
circleLa Maison Carrée (Roman Temple) - EUR6
circleRoman Amphitheatre of Nîmes - EUR10
circlePont du Gard Kayaking - EUR13
circleBarcelona - National Art Museum of Catalonia - EUR12
circleBarcelona - Museum of Gaudi - EUR6
circleBarcelona - Museum of City History - EUR7
circleBarcelona - Picasso Museum - EUR14
circleBarcelona - Barcelona Cathedral - EUR11
circleBarcelona - Ethnological and World Cultures - EUR5
circleBarcelona - Contemporary Art Museum - EUR12
circleBarcelona - Casa Batllo (advance booking required) - EUR29
circleBarcelona - Guell Palace - EUR12
circleMadrid - Museo del Prado - EUR15
circleMadrid - Museo Reina Sofia - EUR10
circleMadrid - Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - EUR13
circleMadrid - Real Jardín Botánico - EUR6
circleMadrid - Royal Palace - EUR14
circleMadrid - Museo Taurino - EUR15
circleMadrid - Tapas Urban Adventure - EUR99
circleGranada - Mirador de San Nicolas - Free
circleGranada - Catedral de Granada - EUR6
circleGranada - Science Park Planetarium - EUR2
circleGranada - Science Park - EUR7
circleGranada - Capilla Real - EUR6
circleRonda - Santa Maria la Mayor Church - EUR4
circleRonda - Bandits Museum - EUR4
circleMorocco - Day Trip from Tarifa - EUR66
circleTarifa - Whale Watching - EUR35
circleGibraltar - Day Trip from Tarifa - EUR48
circleTarifa - Castle - EUR4
circleSeville - Andalusian Contemporary Art Centre - EUR3
circleSeville - Casa de Pilatos - EUR10
circleSeville - Indias Archive - Free
circleSeville - Santa Paula Convent - EUR3
circleSeville - Torre del Oro - EUR3
circleSeville - Archaeological Museum - EUR3
circleSeville - Cathedral & Giralda Tower - EUR12
circleSeville - Museum of Fine Arts - EUR2
circleSeville - Museum of Art & Popular Customs - EUR2
circleCordoba - Palacio Museo de Viana - EUR8
circleCordoba - Torre de la Calahorra - EUR5
circleCordoba - Museo Vivo de Al-Andalus - EUR6
circleCordoba - Casa de las Cabezas - EUR5
circleCordoba - Tablao el Cardenal - EUR23
circleCordoba - Museum of the Inquisition - EUR3
circleValencia - Fallas Museum - EUR2
circleValencia - Gonzalez Marti Museum - EUR3
circleValencia - Miguelete Tower - EUR2
circleValencia - Principe Felipe Science Museum - EUR9
circleValencia - The Silk Exchange - EUR2
circleValencia - Valencian Institute of Modern Art - EUR6
circleValencia - Museum of Fine Arts - Free
circleBarcelona - Tapas Tour in El Raval Urban Adventure - EUR99
circleBarcelona - Old Santa Creu Hospital - EUR16
Dates and availability
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Saturday Jun 07, 2025
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£5,605
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Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
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Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
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Saturday Sep 06, 2025
Saturday Sep 27, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
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Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
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Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Saturday Oct 25, 2025
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Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
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Important notes
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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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