France and Barcelona
France and Barcelona
France and Barcelona
9 Days Starting in Paris, France and ending in Barcelona, Spain
Visiting: Paris, Blois, Tours, Villandry, Amboise, Chenonceaux, Chambord, Limoges, Sarlat, Beynac Et Cazenac, Rocamadour, Padirac Cave, Collonges La Rouge, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, Lourdes, Carcassonne, Foix, Andorra, Montserrat, Barcelona
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2503067
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
36 - 72
Age range:
3-85
Tour operated in:
English , French , SpanishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Explore the enchanting regions of France and Barcelona on this captivating tour.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Paris, Blois, Tours, Villandry, Amboise
Location: Paris, Blois, Tours, Villandry, Amboise
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
We’ll start the day by traveling to the enchanting south of France, heading towards the picturesque Loire Valley. Our first stop will be Blois, a charming city known for its stunning castle. Next, we’ll go to Tours, the regional capital situated on the banks of the Loire River, where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll and a delightful lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll explore the splendid Château de Villandry, renowned for its gardens and flowers. Tickets to the gardens included. Our journey will then take us to Amboise, a captivating city with a fascinating medieval quarter along the Loire River. Dinner will be included.
Day 2 : Amboise, Chenonceaux, Chambord, Limoges
Location: Amboise, Chenonceaux, Chambord, Limoges
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Embark on a day of discovery in the Loire Valley, starting with a morning stroll through Amboise, home to the Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final three years. Delving deeper into the Loire region, we´ll explore the iconic Château de Chenonceau (tickets included), built like a bridge over the river. Next, we will visit Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley (visit to the park included). Continuing our journey into central France, our next stop will be Limoges, renowned for its porcelain. We suggest visiting its historic center, where the highlight is Saint Etienne Cathedral.
Day 3 : Limoges, Sarlat, Beynac Et Cazenac, Rocamadour
Location: Limoges, Sarlat, Beynac Et Cazenac, Rocamadour
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
We’ll leave Limoges for the Dordogne, home to one of the great historic rivers in central France. Few regions contain so many charming villages and enchanting landscapes. We’ll arrive at Lascaux, where we’ll visit the museum and the replica of the caves (tickets included) and learn about the site’s prehistoric times with its magnificent cave paintings. After that, we’ll visit Sarlat, a UNESCO World Heritage town with an incredibly well-preserved Renaissance historic center, where there will be time to stroll and have lunch. In Beynac, we’ll explore a medieval castle overlooking the river (admission included). We’ll end the day in Rocamadour, a beautiful medieval village with an important sanctuary "perched" on a cliff; we suggest walking down the Via Crucis and taking the lift back up. Dinner will be included.
Day 4 : Rocamadour, Padirac Cave, Collonges La Rouge, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux
Location: Rocamadour, Padirac Cave, Collonges La Rouge, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux
Accommodation Name: Hotel
We´ll visit the impressive Padirac Chasm, where we´ll enjoy a boat ride on the river 75 meters underground. Afterwards, we´ll proceed to Collonges-la-Rouge, a picturesque village built with red stone on the Way of St. James. Following lunch, we´ll journey to Saint-Emilion, located in the heart of the Bordeaux wine-producing region, with time for a leisurely stroll. We’ll arrive in Bordeaux in the evening.Note: The Padirac Chasm may be closed from November until the end of March due to weather conditions.
Day 5 : Bordeaux, Lourdes
Location: Bordeaux, Lourdes
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
The entire center of Bordeaux has been recognized as a World Heritage Site. Prepare to be captivated by the "Water Mirror" and explore the historic old town with its charming pedestrian streets and 11th-century cathedral. Later, you´ll have free time to stroll along the Garonne River banks, lined with quaint restaurants perfect for lunch, or if you wish, you can visit Cité du Vin, an impressive interactive museum that delves into the history and production of wine. Afterward, we continue towards the Pyrenees, arriving in Lourdes by mid-afternoon. You´ll have time to visit the sanctuary (we suggest attending the candlelit procession). Dinner will be included.
Day 6 : Lourdes, Carcassonne, Foix, Andorra
Location: Lourdes, Carcassonne, Foix, Andorra
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
We´ll travel through the south of France, starting in Carcassonne, where we´ll have time to explore and enjoy lunch in this city famous for its medieval walls, impressive castle, and picturesque historic district (La Cité). Afterward, we´ll continue towards the Pyrenees mountain range, making a brief stop in Foix, a medieval town renowned for the Château de Foix. We’ll continue through the Pyrenees, with their snowy peaks visible year-round, and arrive in Andorra, a small country where the official language is Catalan. On our route, we´ll make a short stop at Sant Joan de Caselles, a small Romanesque church from the 12th century. We´ll continue to Andorra la Vella, Andorra’s capital, where you´ll have free time to explore the city with its bustling commercial life or visit Caldea, the largest thermal spa in Europe. Dinner will be included.
Day 7 : Andorra, Montserrat, Barcelona
Location: Andorra, Montserrat, Barcelona
Accommodation Name: Hotel
We’ll have free time in Andorra for shopping or a walk. After lunch, we’ll continue our journey to Catalonia. The mountain countryside will lead us to the impressive abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat, where we’ll take a rack train up the mountain (included) to enjoy its fantastic scenery. After exploring the sanctuary, we’ll continue to Barcelona, arriving in the late afternoon.
Day 8 : Barcelona
Location: Barcelona
Accommodation Name: Hotel
In the morning, we´ll embark on a panoramic tour of Barcelona, renowned as one of the most fascinating European capitals. This vibrant city, nestled along the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for Gaudi’s modernist architecture, the bustling Ramblas, and its rich history, highlighted by the Universal Exposition and the Olympics hosted here. You´ll have free time in the afternoon. In the evening, we´ll provide a transfer to Maremagnum, a contemporary entertainment and dining complex by the sea, located near Plaza de Colón. Here, you can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the lively area and choose from a variety of dining options.
Day 9 : Barcelona
Location: Barcelona
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
What's Included
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Tickets to the gardens of Château de Villandry
Admission to the gardens of Château de Villandry is included.
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Dinner in Amboise
Dinner is included in Amboise.
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Tickets to Château de Chenonceau
Admission to Château de Chenonceau is included.
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Visit to the park of Chambord
Admission to the park of Chambord is included.
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Tickets to Lascaux museum and cave replica
Admission to the Lascaux museum and the replica of the caves is included.
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Admission to medieval castle in Beynac
Admission to the medieval castle in Beynac is included.
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Dinner in Rocamadour
Dinner is included in Rocamadour.
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Boat ride in Padirac Chasm
A boat ride on the river 75 meters underground in Padirac Chasm is included.
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Admission to the Citè du Vin in Bordeaux
Admission to the Citè du Vin in Bordeaux, including an audio tour and wine tasting, is included.
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Dinner in Andorra
Dinner is included in Andorra.
What's Not Included
Padirac Chasm closureThe Padirac Chasm may be closed from November until the end of March due to weather conditions.
Check out our Q&As
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What is included in the visit to Château de Villandry?
The visit to Château de Villandry includes tickets to explore its renowned gardens and flowers.
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What can I expect to see in Amboise?
In Amboise, you can explore the fascinating medieval quarter along the Loire River and visit the Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last three years.
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Are tickets included for the Château de Chenonceau?
Yes, tickets are included for the Château de Chenonceau, which is built like a bridge over the River Cher.
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What is special about the visit to Lascaux?
In Lascaux, you will visit the museum and the replica of the caves, learning about the site's prehistoric times and its magnificent cave paintings. Tickets are included.
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What activities are planned in Rocamadour?
In Rocamadour, you can explore the beautiful medieval village and its important sanctuary perched on a cliff. It is suggested to walk down the Via Crucis and take the lift back up.
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What is unique about the Padirac Chasm visit?
The visit to the Padirac Chasm includes a boat ride on the river 75 meters underground. Note that the chasm may be closed from November until the end of March due to weather conditions.
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What can I do in Bordeaux?
In Bordeaux, you can explore the historic old town, visit the Cité du Vin museum with an audio tour and wine tasting, and stroll along the Garonne River banks lined with quaint restaurants.
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What is included in the visit to Carcassonne?
In Carcassonne, you will have time to explore the city famous for its medieval walls, impressive castle, and picturesque historic district (La Cité).
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What can I do in Andorra la Vella?
In Andorra la Vella, you will have free time to explore the city with its bustling commercial life or visit Caldea, the largest thermal spa in Europe.
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What is the highlight of the visit to Montserrat?
The highlight of the visit to Montserrat is taking a rack train up the mountain to enjoy the fantastic scenery and exploring the impressive abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat.
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What will I see during the panoramic tour of Barcelona?
During the panoramic tour of Barcelona, you will see Gaudi's modernist architecture, the bustling Ramblas, and learn about the city's rich history, including the Universal Exposition and the Olympics hosted here.
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What is the Maremagnum in Barcelona?
Maremagnum is a contemporary entertainment and dining complex by the sea, located near Plaza de Colón, where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll and choose from a variety of dining options.
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