Perancis & Spanyol Highlight 9 D

CODE TOUR : TRAFALLLLGARR -FRSPA

 

Highlights of France and Spain 2011

9 day tour from US$2500.00

CODE TOUR : TRAFALLLLGARR -FRSPA

 

BEST Highlights

• Paris
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• Chartres
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• Loire Valley
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• Bourges
,
• Lyon
,
• Chateauneuf du Pape
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• Avignon
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• Nice
,
• Monaco
,
• Cannes
,
• Barcelona

 

 

Day 1

ARRIVE PARIS (2 nights)

Welcome to Paris, the elegant capital of France! After check-in you are free to explore this beautiful city or simply relax. Later, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and meet your fellow travellers.

Hotel: Courtyard Marriott Neuilly (SF)

 

Day 2

PARIS SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE

Today's sightseeing tour with a local expert guide includes the ascent of the Eiffel Tower to its second level for wonderful views over the city. Other highlights include views of Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde and the Champs Élysées before you enjoy a visit of Les Invalides with its golden dome. As part of the Army Museum, its most important relic is the tomb of France's most influential ruler, Napoleon Bonaparte. For the rest of the day you may choose to stroll through the Luxembourg gardens, visit the Palace of Versailles or relax over a 'café au lait.'

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

 

Day 3

PARIS - LOIRE VALLEY CHATEAUX - TOURS

First drive to Chartres – famous for its mighty Cathedral with striking blue stained glass windows. Built on a ley line, this spot has always been said to have mystical power! Then down to the valley of the quiet River Loire with its many beautiful villages and resplendent castles, home to French royalty over the centuries. Stop at Chambord to see the impressive château, and then visit fairytale Chenonceau, straddling the River Cher. Then continue to your hotel and enjoy a special 'Be My Guest' dinner of mouth-watering specialities in a local restaurant.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)
Hotel: Mercure Tours Nord (F)

 

Day 4

TOURS - BOURGES - LYON

Today’s journey takes you through the very centre of France. First stop in Bourges to see the Palais Jacques Coeur, the Cathedral of St. Stephen and the delightful archbishop’s gardens. Then into the very centre of the ‘hexagon’, as the French often call their homeland, to stop at the village of St. Amand Montrond. Continue via the volcanic hills around Clermont Ferrand and on to Lyon – a gourmet paradise on the Rhône and Saône Rivers. A walking tour of the old city which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site reveals its rich and cultural past. It is the largest Renaissance district in France with its narrow streets, inner courtyards and ‘traboules’. Drive up the Fourvière hill to appreciate awe inspiring views over the city before continuing on to your hotel for dinner.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Novotel Porte Du Valvert (F)

 

Day 5

LYON - CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE - AVIGNON - NICE (2 nights)

Your first stop this morning is in the wine village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape where you stop to see the amazing vistas from the ruined fortress and visit one of the Côte du Rhône wine cellars to sample some of the delicious wine. You will discover that this wine has a very interesting Papal history which ties it to the city of Avignon which is your next stop. Here you will see the Papal Palace and famous ‘Pont’ (bridge) over the Rhône. Finally arrive in Nice where an orientation drive shows you the Promenade des Anglais and the Place Massena, before continuing on to your hotel.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Massena (F)

 

Day 6

NICE - EXCURSION TO MONTE CARLO

A free morning to relax and take a stroll along the Promenade or shop in the trendy boutiques! Nice will delight you with its many delicious pastry shops and the temperate climate. Later this afternoon enjoy a scenic drive along the Côte d’Azur to visit Monaco and Monte Carlo. Here see the beautiful casino built by Charles Garnier in the 19th century and have free time to explore the Principality.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

 

Day 7

NICE - CANNES - BARCELONA (2 nights)

A short drive to ‘la Croisette’ in glamorous Cannes where you have time to admire the yachts in the marina. See the Film Festival Centre before re-joining the highway to drive through Provençal landscapes reminiscent of Van Gogh paintings. Then on past the Camargue National Park to the border with Spain. Cross over the foothills of the Pyrénées and you are soon in the region of Spanish Catalonia. Continue past olive groves and vineyards before approaching the ‘avant-garde’ city of Barcelona – a cosmopolitan port on the Mediterranean.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Tryp Condal Mar (F)

 

Day 8

BARCELONA SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE

Your morning sightseeing tour with an expert local guide takes you on a walk through the Gothic Quarter with its impressive Cathedral. See Gaudi's Sagrada Familia as well as many of his other eccentric architectural masterpieces. Later have free time to view the Columbus Monument and go exploring down the Ramblas. Perhaps take an optional excursion to mystical Montserrat to see the Black Madonna this afternoon. This evening join your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner with wine in a typical Spanish restaurant.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

 

Day 9

DEPART BARCELONA

This morning after breakfast it is time to bid farewell to Barcelona as your tour of France and Spain comes to an end. Return transfers are available to the airport. Conditions apply. Otherwise consider taking the Madrid extension.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

 

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

• Paris Ascent of the Eiffel Tower by elevator to the second level. Visit of Les Invalides to see the Tomb of Napoleon.
• Chartres Visit the Cathedral.
• Loire Valley See the Château of Chambord, visit the Palace of Chenonceau.
• Bourges See the Palais Jacques Coeur, the Cathedral and the archbishop’s gardens.
• Lyon Walking tour of the old city.
• Chateauneuf du Pape Visit a wine cellar.
• Avignon See the Papal Palace and famous bridge.
• Nice See the Promenade des Anglais and the Place Massena.
• Monaco Visit the Principality.
• Cannes See La Croisette and the Film Festival Centre.
• Barcelona Guided walking tour of the Gothic quarter.

Dining Highlights

• Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Paris.
• 8 hot buffet breakfasts.
• 2 three-course dinners with local wine.
• ‘Be My Guest’ speciality dinner with wine.
• Farewell Dinner with wine in Barcelona.

First Class Travel Highlights

• First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
• Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
• The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
• A qualified local city guide in Paris, Lyon and Barcelona.
• A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book with map.
• Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 9. 

OPTIONAL TOUR EXTRA :

• IN BARCELONA

MONTSERRAT

Leaving Barcelona, we head for the sacred mountain of Catalonia. Ascending this staggering rock formation we admire its spectacular panoramic views before arriving at the ‘Basilica Real’. Here, newly-weds pledge their vows to the mystical Black Virgin.

Code: BCNT04

Adult Price: 35 EURO

 

FLAMENCO SPECTACULAR

Sit back and enjoy a superb flamenco spectacular. This modern interpretation of Spain’s most famous entertainment really offers the best show in town! (One drink included).

Code: BCNT11

Adult Price: 49 EURO

• IN NICE

ST PAUL CORNICHE DRIVE PERFUMERY DINNER

First to the medieval hill top town of St. Paul to visit this artists’ paradise. We continue along the Riviera to travel on the ‘Basse’, ‘Moyenne’ and ‘Grande’ corniche roads with their spectacular views to visit a local perfumery. Finally, to a characteristic restaurant for a delicious meal including drinks.

Code: NCET18

Adult Price: 77 EURO

• IN PARIS

NOUVELLE EVE CABARET DINNER

Dinner with wines included at one of the most prestigious cabaret shows in town! Enjoy an evening of exciting acts, stunning tableaux and wonderful entertainment - including, of course, the world famous Can-Can. A Parisian night that you will never forget!

Code: PART09

Adult Price: 125 EURO

 

LE GRAND LOUVRE

The Louvre - the biggest and best known museum in the world was once the palace of kings. Follow the expert guide through the sumptuous maze of galleries to see the main attractions including Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece - the 'Mona Lisa', and the State Apartments decorated in the style of Emperor Napoleon III. Our visit will be enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system.

Code: PART16

Adult Price: 42 EURO

 

MONTMARTRE VILLAGE ARTISTS SQUARE

Dominated by the soaring Sacré Coeur Basilica with spectacular city views, all will be revealed by our local guide as you start with a train journey to explore this hill top village of narrow winding streets, unusual galleries, boutiques and the world famous Artists Square once home to Toulouse Lautrec, Picasso, and Utrillo's works. Today you can browse between easels and barter for original art. You will have free time to try the best French Onion Soup or maybe a French Crepe giving you a real flavour of Montmartre life.

Code: PART17

Adult Price: 33 EURO

 

MOULIN ROUGE CABARET DINNER

Dinner and Cabaret at the world famous Moulin Rouge - the original Paris cabaret - immortalized by the recent award winning film!

Code: PART24

Adult Price: 145 EURO

 

 

Child Prices: a 25% discount will apply to children under the age of 16 at time of travel. (Optionals for American tours are already discounted.)

 

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- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.
- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe  SF: Superior First Class  F: First Class