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France, Spain & Portugal
22 Days | Piece together some of Europe’s best highlights from Paris to Porto
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Paris, France
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Finish
Madrid, Spain
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Trip Code
BMSAC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
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Physical Rating
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Meals
15 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
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Transport
Train, Public bus, Metro, Taxi
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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
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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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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.
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Lose yourself in the labyrinthine streets of the Albaicin in Granada before crossing the river to visit the imposing Moorish fortress of the Alhambra.
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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!
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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?
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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 1Day 1 • Paris
- DAY 2Day 2 • Paris
- DAY 3Day 3 • Nimes
- DAY 4Day 4 • Nimes
- DAY 5Day 5 • Barcelona
- DAY 6Day 6 • Barcelona
- DAY 7Day 7 • Madrid
- DAY 8Day 8 • Madrid
- DAY 9Day 9 • Granada
- DAY 10Day 10 • Granada
- DAY 11Day 11 • Seville
- DAY 12Day 12 • Seville
- DAY 13Day 13 • Algarve / Lagos
- DAY 14Day 14 • Algarve / Lagos
- DAY 15Day 15 • Lisbon
- DAY 16Day 16 • Lisbon
- DAY 17Day 17 • Porto
- DAY 18Day 18 • Porto
- DAY 19Day 19 • Santiago de Compostela
- DAY 20Day 20 • Santiago de Compostela
- DAY 21Day 21 • Madrid
- DAY 22Day 22 • Madrid
Inclusions
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15 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
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Train, Public bus, Metro, Taxi
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Hotel (21 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
circleSeville - Evening Flamenco Performance
circleLagos - Algarve Cliff Boat Trip
circlePorto - Port Wine Tasting
circleSantiago de Compostela - Camino de Santiago Hike
museum Optional 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 Thyssen-Bornemisza - EUR13
circleMadrid - Museo del Prado - EUR15
circleMadrid - Real Jardín Botánico - EUR6
circleMadrid - Museo Reina Sofia - EUR10
circleMadrid - Royal Palace - EUR14
circleMadrid - Tapas Urban Adventure - EUR99
circleGranada - Mirador de San Nicolas - Free
circleGranada - Science Park - EUR7
circleGranada - Science Park Planetarium - EUR2
circleGranada - Catedral de Granada - EUR6
circleGranada - Capilla Real - EUR6
circleSeville - Torre del Oro - EUR3
circleSeville - Santa Paula Convent - EUR3
circleSeville - Indias Archive - Free
circleSeville - Museum of Fine Arts - EUR2
circleSeville - Archaeological Museum - EUR3
circleSeville - Andalusian Contemporary Art Centre - EUR3
circleSeville - Guided Tour including Alcazar - EUR13
circleSeville - Museum of Art & Popular Customs - EUR2
circleSeville - Cathedral & Giralda Tower - EUR12
circleSeville - Casa de Pilatos - EUR10
circleLisbon - Fado Show with Dinner - EUR50
circleLisbon - Naval Museum - EUR7
circleLisbon - National Art Museum - EUR6
circleLisbon - Folk Art Museum - EUR5
circleLisbon - Oceanarium - EUR25
circleLisbon - Puppet Museum - EUR5
circleLisbon - Gulbenkian Museum - EUR10
circleLisbon - Sao Jorge Castle - EUR15
circleLisbon - Belem Tower and Monastery - EUR20
circlePorto - Livraria Lello - EUR8
circlePorto - Clerigos Tower - EUR8
circlePorto - Serralves Foundation - EUR20
circlePorto - Bolhao Market - Free
circleSantiago de Compostela - Visit to a Local Cheesemaker - EUR20
circleSantiago de Compostela - Bike Hire - EUR10
circleSantiago de Compostela - Pilgrimage Museum - EUR2
circleSantiago de Compostela - Cathedral - EUR12
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Saturday Jun 07, 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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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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