Spain, south of France, Burgundy and Alsace

Spain, south of France, Burgundy and Alsace

8 Days Starting in Madrid, Spain and ending in Paris, France

Visiting: San Sebastián, Bordeaux, Marseille, Lyon, Dijon, Strasbourg, Paris

Tour operator:

Europamundo

Tour code:

31049

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

36 - 72

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

3-85

Tour operated in:

English , French , Spanish
From: $1278 $1116 (USD) Operator discount: -$128 Tourhub's Discount: -$35 -13%

NB: Prices correct on 26-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through Spain and France, exploring the rich cultural tapestry of these enchanting regions. Begin your adventure in Madrid, then stroll along the picturesque La Concha beach in San Sebastián. Savor the flavors of Bordeaux with a wine tasting at the Citè du Vin, and experience the spiritual ambiance of Lourdes. Wander through the medieval walls of Carcassonne and be mesmerized by the art and sound show at Carrieres de Lumiere in Les Baux. Discover the charming streets of Colmar and enjoy a scenic boat trip through Strasbourg's Petite France. This tour offers a delightful blend of history, art, and gastronomy, culminating in the vibrant city of Paris. With highlights including a Champagne cellar visit and a cable car ride in Lyon, this journey promises unforgettable memories and a true taste of European culture.

Highlights

  • Walk along La Concha beach in San Sebastian and enjoy wine in its old town.

  • Explore the historic old town of Bordeaux and visit the Cité du Vin wine museum.

  • Visit the sanctuary in Lourdes and attend the candlelit procession.

  • Walk through the medieval city of Carcassonne and its beautiful walls.

  • Experience the art and sound show at Carrieres de Lumiere in Les Baux.

  • Stroll through the picturesque streets of Colmar with its colorful wooden houses and canals.

  • Take a boat trip through the canals of Petite France in Strasbourg.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Madrid, San Sebastián, Bordeaux

Location: San Sebastián

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo!After breakfast, we’ll set out for the regions of Castile and the Basque Country. In San Sebastián, you can enjoy a leisurely walk along La Concha beach and savor some wine in the quaint old quarter. You’ll have some time for lunch. We’ll then continue to France, arriving in Bordeaux in the evening. We recommend taking a stroll through the city center.

Day 2 : Bordeaux, Lourdes

Location: Bordeaux

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. We will include admission to the Cité du Vin (with audio tour in English, Spanish or French), an impressive interactive museum that delves into the history and production of wine; wine tasting included at the viewpoint overlooking Bordeaux. Later, you´ll have free time to stroll along the Garonne River banks, lined with quaint restaurants perfect for lunch. 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 3 : Lourdes, Carcassonne, Narbona, Marseille

Location: Marseille

Accommodation Name: Hotel

We’ll travel through the south of France, stopping in Carcassonne, a city surrounded by some of the most beautiful walls in Europe. You´ll have time to walk and explore. After lunch, we’ll continue to Narbonne, where you’ll have free time to discover this historic Occitan city with its picturesque old town. In the late afternoon, we’ll arrive in Marseille, France’s second-largest city. We recommend a walk through its vibrant Vieux-Port (Old Port), bustling with life and dotted with charming small restaurants.

Day 4 : Marseille, Arles, Avignon, Lyon

Location: Lyon

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Villages, landscapes, history – today we’ll see some of the most beautiful places in Provence. In Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage city, we’ll explore its Roman and medieval legacy and be reminded of Van Gogh. In Les Baux, we’ll visit this small medieval village and include admission to Carrières de Lumières, an impressive underground show that combines art, image, and sound in its old quarries. We’ll have time for lunch and a stroll in Avignon, home to the immense Palais des Papes. Our journey will continue to Lyon, where we’ll walk through the World Heritage Site old town and take the cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourvière, a huge basilica offering a great view over the city.Note: If tickets for the Carrières de Lumières show are unavailable due to closure or high demand, we will instead transfer to the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard.

Day 5 : Lyon, Tournus, Savigny Castle, Beaune, Dijon

Location: Dijon

Accommodation Name: Hotel

We’ll set off from Lyon and head to the Burgundy region. Our first stop will be Tournus, a quaint little town with an imposing stone gate and a large abbey. After that, we’ll travel to Beaune, where we’ll have time for lunch and to explore the wine capital of Burgundy. We recommend visiting the wine museum or the historic hospice. Next, we’ll visit the Savigny Castle, situated in the heart of this winemaking region. Built in the 15th century, the castle houses extraordinary museums featuring motorbikes, racing cars, planes, and helicopters. Our journey will continue to Dijon, the capital of Burgundy, known for its lively streets and numerous medieval and Renaissance buildings, including the standout Palace of the Dukes.

Day 6 : Dijon, Besancon, Colmar, Riquewihr, Ribeauville, Strasbourg

Location: Strasbourg

Accommodation Name: Hotel

While still in the Burgundy region, we’ll stop in Besançon, a city of Roman origin with a beautiful historic center and a 17th-century citadel that overlooks the town. We’ll then continue our journey to Alsace, a French region that has been contested between France and Germany for centuries. Alsace retains its own German dialect, Alsatian, along with architecture and traditions deeply rooted in Germanic culture. Our first stop in Alsace will be Colmar, a city with unique architecture, colorful half-timbered houses and canals winding through the town. Colmar is also famous for its white wine and gastronomy. You’ll have time for lunch and a leisurely walk. In the afternoon, we’ll visit two of the most beautiful towns in Alsace: Riquewihr, a medieval town with cobblestone streets and colorful houses that look like they’re straight out of a fairy tale—it even inspired scenes from Beauty and the Beast— and Ribeauvillé, known for its charming historic center and castle ruins that overlook the town. We’ll arrive in Strasbourg in the evening. We recommend taking a walk around the cathedral area and Petite France, both filled with charming spots and cozy restaurants.

Day 7 : Strasbourg, Epernay, Paris

Location: Strasbourg

Accommodation Name: Hotel

We’ll spend time in Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace and home to the European Parliament. The city’s historic center is a true gem, with its picturesque medieval streets, stunning Gothic cathedral, canals and flowers. We’ll include a boat trip through the canals of Petite France, a highlight of the city. After, our journey will continue to the Champagne region, where we’ll include a visit to a traditional cellar and you’ll discover the secrets of the world’s most famous sparkling wine during a guided tour and tasting. Afterward, we’ll make a brief stop in Épernay, the capital of Champagne, where you can take a leisurely stroll through this delightful town, known for its world-renowned wineries. We’ll then continue to Paris, arriving in the evening.

Day 8 : Paris

Location: Paris

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

What's Included

  • Wine Tasting in Bordeaux

    Admission to the Cité du Vin with an audio tour in English, Spanish, or French, and wine tasting at the viewpoint overlooking Bordeaux.

  • Dinner in Lourdes

    Dinner will be included during the stay in Lourdes.

  • Carrieres de Lumiere Admission

    Admission to the Carrieres de Lumiere, an impressive show of art, image, and sound underground in some former quarries.

  • Cable Car in Lyon

    Cable car ride to climb Notre Dame de Fourviere in Lyon, offering a great view over the city.

  • Boat Trip in Strasbourg

    Boat trip through the canals of Petite France in Strasbourg.

  • Champagne Cellar Visit

    Entrance to a traditional Champagne cellar with a visit and tasting included.

What's Not Included

  • Lunch in San Sebastian

    Free time for lunch in San Sebastian is not included.

  • Lunch in Bordeaux

    Free time to stroll along the Garonne River banks lined with quaint restaurants perfect for lunch, which is not included.

  • Lunch in Carcassonne

    Time to walk and have lunch in Carcassonne is not included.

  • Lunch in Avignon

    Time for lunch and stroll in Avignon is not included.

  • Lunch in Colmar

    Time to have lunch and a walk in Colmar is not included.

  • Lunch in Epernay

    Brief stop in Epernay for a stroll, where lunch is not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel through the scenic landscapes of Spain and France, with transportation provided between key destinations, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable journey.

Accommodation

Stay in comfortable hotels throughout your journey, providing a relaxing retreat after each day's exploration in Spain and France.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of wine experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a wine tasting at the Citè du Vin in Bordeaux with an audio tour, and a visit to a traditional Champagne cellar with a guided tour and tasting.

  • Is dinner provided during the stay in Lourdes?

    Yes, dinner is included during the stay in Lourdes.

  • What unique art experience is included in the tour?

    The tour includes admission to the Carrieres de Lumiere, an impressive underground show of art, image, and sound in former quarries.

  • What is the highlight of the visit to Strasbourg?

    A boat trip through the canals of Petite France in Strasbourg is included as a highlight of the visit.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Lyon?

    In Lyon, you will take a cable car ride to Notre Dame de Fourviere, offering a great view over the city.

Reviews of this operator

Mauro Grasso García (Google Reviewer)  

I have taken a trip...

02-Apr-2024

I have taken a trip with them through Spain and Portugal and everything was very organized. Professional guides and wonderful places. Without a doubt, I will return.

alejandra gonzalez (Google Reviewer)  

We had a fantastic trip...

27-Jun-2023

We had a fantastic trip with EuropaMundo. We visited France, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco and Spain. Gonzalo our guide was incredibly knowledgable and friendly, gave us a fantastic tour throughout the whole trip. We learned about history, art, culture and much more. He kept us entertained, was happy to answer all of our questions, also offered recommendations of things to do, see and places to eat during the tour. Also want to thank our drivers Narciso and Olivier both did a fantastic job driving us safe. Money and time well invested. Highly recommended.

Nimar Sekhon (Google Reviewer)  

I want to let you...

16-Jul-2024

I want to let you guys know your tour guides were excellent Frey, Julie and Alba was very professional. Also hotels in Spain quite clean. Only think you guys need to improve on giving accurate times guides bus because told 8:30 am because told I would little more accurate timings of the tour. I was wondering if guys tours in Greece or Israel plan another vacation next year asking if guys have any tours available in Greece or Israel.

Paul Quan (Google Reviewer)  

Just finished a 3 week...

22-Oct-2023

Just finished a 3 week tour not do long ago. Most of it was great, I couldn't ask for a better experience. Except for 1 tour guide (Maria). First of she and the driver was over an hour late to our hotel to pick every one up, which is fair enough, unexpected things happen. Then I thought that everyone was punished due to them being late. We were rushed everywhere we went. She made us pay for a toilet only to walk us down to the city centre to only allow us 45 minutes to find a restaurant to have so called lunch at around 3:00pm. Then we drove for at least 6 hours with very little breaks, not even to allow everyone to have toilet breaks. I would recommend eurpomando but not Maria as a tour guide. Every other tour guide we had were fantastic.

Julia Macapagal (Google Reviewer)  

We are three from the...

20-Aug-2024

We are three from the Philippines and were set to tour the Czech Republic (June 10). Overall, the tour was satisfactory except we would like to suggest giving more time to the highlights of each city. For instance, we were able to see the exterior of Versailles - but even if we wanted to get in to see more of its beauty, we could not as we were pressured by time to be at the meeting place at a certain point. That is exactly what happened to us during our Eiffel Tower experience as well. The Louvre museum was optional but we finished the cruise at 3:00 PM and the museum would close at 5:00 PM. This schedule was literally just like a tick the box list. Another important thing I would like to say is regarding William or Guillermo. He was our tour guide on June 12 from Pilsen to Germany. We understand that this is a group tour and that time is a big factor such that our punctuality is required. But it is also inevitable that sometimes you get late, you can get lost, but that was not intentional. That is exactly what happened to us, we got lost in Rothenburg and caused us to be late, meters away from the bus, he was yelling at us at the peak of his lungs. Very discourteous and very unethical! He was unlike other guides. Not to mention that he is not so knowledgeable in the topics he was discussing, again, unlike the other tour guides. To think that he has been doing his job for several years “with passion”, it was such a disappointment. His attitude did not show any passion for his work.

Glenn (Google Reviewer)  

We had an incredible time...

12-Dec-2023

We had an incredible time visiting Switzerland and Paris, and there was no need to worry about anything. The organization was perfect, and the hotels were booked and all this was at a resonable cost. But an issue arose with an extremely rude and unpleasant driver(Andres) for one of the days, who abruptly slammed the brakes on a high-speed bus because he was angry at kids talking. This could have been very dangerous for the passengers also. Would have given 5 stars if it wasbt for the driver

Talia Rodriguez (Google Reviewer)  

Terrible agency, total scammers. Booked...

08-Oct-2024

Terrible agency, total scammers. Booked a trip to Europe and didn’t received what was promised. We didn’t have free time (10-30 min in most cases) the whole trip felt rushed, we ate at every gas stations in Europe, not restaurants , we had to drag mas suitcases, couldn’t watch a show/performance because we had to book it advance and according to them this was included until we got to the places and they said “we couldn’t book the show” money was returned. This is false advertisement. Hotels were pure garbage, at some point we found bugs in our bed. To many lies, to many scams, I hated the whole thing. Our group was a gem, they handpicked the most annoying people ever and had to be together from 6 am until 12 pm in the mornings, we couldn’t visit or watch anything in Europe because we were busy 12 h on a bus crossing borders, so what they put in the paper example: “The alps” was literally the view of the alps from a bus, never visited anything that was stated in the world. We were to supposed to visit Switzerland, one of the bests countries and most beautiful places on earth but we were there 1 h, San Sebastián Spain 10 min, what the hell is that? Tourist guides are terrible, while on the bus they won’t tell you the history. We visited France and stayed ij burdeaux (for some reason burdeaux was included but never saw it. Nasty hotels in the middle of nowhere , felt like I was working the whole trip

Pete F (Google Reviewer)  

Poorly organized tours - no...

19-May-2024

Poorly organized tours - no continuity or directions to people on tours. Drivers and guides are often late and, while nice people, are also very disorganized with little support from the home office. We are missing our Versailles tour because the bus driver did not show up. One hotel had no water for the entire hotel. The company is about churning as many people through their tours than providing quality experiences. I plan to report them through our travel agent to prevent more people from using them.

Pedro Rascon (Google Reviewer)  

I had travelled with Europamundo...

24-Jul-2024

I had travelled with Europamundo twice back in 2013 and 2014. This year I decided to repeat a trip with them (Prague-Budapest-Vienna-Innsbruck). In the last 10 years I’ve done about 10 trips to Europe, but this time I decided to go back with them so I could worry less about transportation, hotels, guided tours, etc. I regret so much going with them. After spending about $20K on this trip my vacation got totally ruined by Europamundo. I am never traveling with Europamundo ever again. Rest of my review in screenshots attached...

Arielle Nicole (Google Reviewer)  

The absolute worst. They do...

02-Sep-2023

The absolute worst. They do not follow the itinerary provided. When we arrived in Versailles, tickets are sold out since instead of morning, they changed it to 3-4pm where all the tickets are sold out. Whole day wasted. Most of the museums/sights they state in their itinerary, they will just bring you there, entrance fee is not included. They will only bring you to free places, so just be aware that you will not be getting your money’s worth. Bus is ALWAYS late, today our meetup time is 7:45am, the bus arrived 8:25am, since they had to pick up other guest from a totally different hotel. They frequently change buses, it is a hit or miss. There are times where the airconditioner is good, leg space is acceptable. There are also times, they would rent a bus from a different company, where it is very cramped. Guide: they know the basics but not the nitty gritty details. For example they would just point you “Oh this is blah building, without any further explanation.” Hotels are mostly 4 star hotels with really shitty customer service. Once I had a room (cant remember the hotel in Lyon, France) assigned to me where the room has not been cleaned up. GROSS. One of the other hotel (Dormero Hotel, Zurich), did not have a reception staff at night, so when we were a defective bath tub, we had no one to complain to.

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