Original
Explorer
France, Spain & Portugal
22 Days | Piece together some of Europe’s best highlights from Paris to Porto
22 days
Start
Paris, France
Finish
Madrid, Spain
Trip Code
BMSAC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - null
Physical Rating
Meals
15 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transport
Train, Public bus, Metro, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (21 nights)
From £5,973(22 days)
Trip Informations
Take on three of Europe’s cultural hotspots on a 22-day adventure through France, Spain and Portugal. Mix the iconic sights with the local spots recommended by your expert leader as you fall in love with Paris, explore Nimes’ Roman monuments and share tapas in Barcelona. Then head west and experience the elegance of Madrid, sip port in Porto and explore Lisbon’s grand boulevards and impressive castles. Join pilgrims along the last leg of the famous Camino de Santiago, then finish your journey back in Madrid with a well-deserved sangria at sunset.
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.
Get off the beaten track with a visit to Nimes in the south of France. Discover the well-preserved Roman monuments from 70 AD like the Arena of Nimes and Maison Carree.
Lose yourself in the labyrinthine streets of the Albaicin in Granada before crossing the river to visit the imposing Moorish fortress of the Alhambra.
Sit back, relax and watch the water flow by in one of Porto’s river restaurants while you sample a couple of varieties of the city’s signature wine – port!
Start and end your adventure in Madrid, home to art galleries, colourful architecture and some of the best restaurants in Spain.
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
15 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transport
Train, Public bus, Metro, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (21 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
Seville - Evening Flamenco Performance
Lagos - Algarve Cliff Boat Trip
Porto - Port Wine Tasting
Santiago de Compostela - Camino de Santiago Hike
Optional 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 Thyssen-Bornemisza - EUR13
Madrid - Museo del Prado - EUR15
Madrid - Real Jardín Botánico - EUR6
Madrid - Museo Reina Sofia - EUR10
Madrid - Royal Palace - EUR14
Madrid - Tapas Urban Adventure - EUR99
Granada - Mirador de San Nicolas - Free
Granada - Science Park - EUR7
Granada - Science Park Planetarium - EUR2
Granada - Catedral de Granada - EUR6
Granada - Capilla Real - EUR6
Seville - Torre del Oro - EUR3
Seville - Santa Paula Convent - EUR3
Seville - Indias Archive - Free
Seville - Museum of Fine Arts - EUR2
Seville - Archaeological Museum - EUR3
Seville - Andalusian Contemporary Art Centre - EUR3
Seville - Guided Tour including Alcazar - EUR13
Seville - Museum of Art & Popular Customs - EUR2
Seville - Cathedral & Giralda Tower - EUR12
Seville - Casa de Pilatos - EUR10
Lisbon - Fado Show with Dinner - EUR50
Lisbon - Naval Museum - EUR7
Lisbon - National Art Museum - EUR6
Lisbon - Folk Art Museum - EUR5
Lisbon - Oceanarium - EUR25
Lisbon - Puppet Museum - EUR5
Lisbon - Gulbenkian Museum - EUR10
Lisbon - Sao Jorge Castle - EUR15
Lisbon - Belem Tower and Monastery - EUR20
Porto - Livraria Lello - EUR8
Porto - Clerigos Tower - EUR8
Porto - Serralves Foundation - EUR20
Porto - Bolhao Market - Free
Santiago de Compostela - Visit to a Local Cheesemaker - EUR20
Santiago de Compostela - Bike Hire - EUR10
Santiago de Compostela - Pilgrimage Museum - EUR2
Santiago de Compostela - Cathedral - EUR12
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Important notes
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.
2. Please provide your full name and passport details at the time of booking so that we can secure Alhambra entrance tickets for you. Fees may apply for adding or amending details within 60 days of departure. In some cases, without these details, we may not be able to obtain entrance tickets for you.
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