Duration
12 Days
Physical rate
Moderate
Start city
Lisbon
Available
April 2024 / March 2025
Detailed day by day description
Introduction
Dear Traveler: thank you for choosing us to perform this Tour! We hope you enjoy your trip.
Here we give you a guidance on their tour with the information that we believe may be of your interest. The information is indicative, may exist variations on designated hours.
TRANSFER from the airport, if you have it included or purchasing. Our transfer will be waiting for you with a poster on behalf of Europamundo or its name to the output of the custom (after collecting your luggage)..
Remember to inform us by phone if you lost your connection flight or expected delay of their arrival, in your VOUCHER figure the phone of the transfer.
IMPORTANT: If you had additional nights upon arrival the hotel will have your reservation, but his travel guide normally will not be until the night before the start of the tour.
IMPORTANT: Please note that hotel check-in time is typically at 14:00 p.m. If you need early room access, consider booking an additional night at the start of your trip.
If you have booked additional nights, your room will be prepared upon arrival, but your trip guide will generally only contact you when the scheduled activities begin. At reception, you’ll find a sign with contact details and assistance hours for our staff. Until the tour begins, your schedule is free, and the hotel staff can assist with any inquiries.
Optional activities: During your trip, your guide may offer optional activities. We recommend booking these activities well in advance through the Europamundo app or your "My Trip" link to ensure availability. Last-minute bookings may result in limited availability (e.g., tickets, coach seats).
Note: The timings in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust schedules as needed to make sure you have the best experience.
08:30 p.m. - We’ll return to the hotel from the lively Restauradores Square , filled with vibrant bars and cafes.
Scenery: Forests, small mountains, walled villages, Castilian hills.
Note: There is a one-hour time difference between Spain and Portugal. When it´s 11:00 in Portugal, it´s 12:00 in Spain.
07:30 a.m. – Departure from Lisbon. We’ll cross the beautiful region of Alentejo.
09:45 a.m. – Estremoz. A charming town with a medieval castle, cobblestone streets, beautiful architecture, and a peaceful atmosphere that embody the Portuguese identity.
10:30 a.m. – Departure from Estremoz. We’ll cross into Spain, passing through pastures as we enter Extremadura.
01:30 p.m. (12:30 p.m. in Portugal) – Cáceres. Time for lunch and a walk through its historic center, one of the best-preserved medieval and Renaissance urban complexes in the world.
04:00 p.m. – Departure from Cáceres.
08:00 p.m. - Madrid - Arrival and transfer to Plaza Mayor, bustling with restaurants and lively atmosphere.
08:00 hrs Madrid -Salida (la hora puede variar ligeramente según el hotel en que se encuentre alojado). Breve parada por el camino.
14:15 hrs San Sebastián -Llegada. Nuestro guía le orientará sobre la ciudad siguiendo la Playa de la Concha. Los viajeros con media pensión tienen almuerzo incluido.
16:15 hrs San Sebastián -Salida. Entrada en Francia.
19:15 hrs Burdeos - Llegada. Nuestro guía le dará una breve orientación sobre la ciudad de Burdeos. Tiempo libre, sugerimos que dé un paseo por el centro de la ciudad .
08:00 hrs Burdeos - Salida. Breve parada en ruta y parada para almorzar en el área de servicio de Tours. Los viajeros en media pensión tienen almuerzo incluido.
14:30 hrs Chambord -Llegada. Tiempo disponible para conocer el magnífico parque de este hermoso castillo del Loira.
15:30 hrs Chambord -Salida.
18:00 hrs París -Llegada. Tiempo libre.
Landscapes: French plains, boat ride, green hills in the UK.
Attention: Remember to bring your passport; we will need it at the UK border.
Notes:
-We recommend bringing some warm clothing to enjoy the ferry deck.
-When it´s 12 o´clock in France, it will be 11 o´clock in the UK; you´ll need to turn your clock back by one hour.
-Since the currency of the United Kingdom is the pound, we recommend exchanging currency on the ferry.
07:30 a.m. - Departure from Paris. We’ll travel to the north of France.
11.30 a.m. - Arrival at the port of Calais where we’ll take the ferry to the United Kingdom. We’ll have to go through customs and border procedures, so don’t forget your passport! The ferry will depart at 01:00 p.m. and the boat trip will last an hour and a half. You’ll travel on a very modern ship with all the comforts (restaurants, bars, rest rooms, game rooms, exchange offices, shops...).
02:00 p.m. - Upon arrival in Dover, please remember to adjust your watch (an hour earlier in the UK). After disembarking, our journey will continue.
02:45 p.m. – In Canterbury, you’ll have time to explore this World Heritage Site, renowned for its magnificent Gothic cathedral and picturesque historic center featuring cobbled streets and cozy timber-framed buildings.
04:45 p.m. – Departure from Canterbury.
06:30 p.m. – Arrival in London. Free time. In the evening, we may offer a transfer to Leicester Square, China Town, and Soho as scheduled in the program for the following day.
06:00 p.m. We’ll meet at Piccadilly Circus for a guided walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho, enjoying its vibrant atmosphere, theaters, and entertainment.
08:30 p.m. We’ll return by bus to the hotel from Piccadilly.
Note: In some cases, the evening program might be organized for the previous day, upon arrival in London.
Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.