Spain, south of France, Burgundy and Alsace
Duration
8 Days
Physical rate
Moderate
Start city
Madrid
Available
April 2024 / March 2025
Cities to visit: Madrid; San Sebastian; Bordeaux; Lourdes; Carcassonne; Narbona; Marseille, Provenza Alpes Costa Azul; Arles; Avignon; Lyon, Ródano Alpes; Tournus; Savigny Castles; Beaune, Burgundy; Dijon, Burgundy; Besancon; Colmar; Riquewihr; Ribeauville; Strasbourg; Epernay; Paris
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.
Day
Welcome to your tour with Europamundo!
Optional Activities: During your trip, your guide will likely offer optional activities. If these activities are available in the Europamundo app or through your "My Trip" link, we strongly recommend booking them well in advance to ensure availability. Waiting until the last minute often means missing out on the opportunity to participate due to lack of tickets, coach seats, etc.
Joining the tour at the designated meeting point and time is crucial. Please verify these details in advance, as there are multiple joining points available. If you have any questions, contact Europamundo before your trip using the emergency telephone number or the chat feature on your "My Trip" website.
Please be on time as we travel together in a group; everyone´s cooperation is essential for a successful trip.
Enjoy your tour!
Optional Activities: During your trip, your guide will likely offer optional activities. If these activities are available in the Europamundo app or through your "My Trip" link, we strongly recommend booking them well in advance to ensure availability. Waiting until the last minute often means missing out on the opportunity to participate due to lack of tickets, coach seats, etc.
Joining the tour at the designated meeting point and time is crucial. Please verify these details in advance, as there are multiple joining points available. If you have any questions, contact Europamundo before your trip using the emergency telephone number or the chat feature on your "My Trip" website.
Please be on time as we travel together in a group; everyone´s cooperation is essential for a successful trip.
Enjoy your tour!
Distancia total realizada: 700 Km.Paisajes: Atractivos en muchas zonas, sobre todo en País Vasco.
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 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 .
Total distance covered: 270 km.
Scenery: Picturesque vineyard landscapes.
Take time to savor the center of Bordeaux, which has been recognized as a World Heritage Site. You´ll marvel at the "Water Mirror" and stroll through the old town with its pedestrian streets and 11th-century cathedral. Admission to the Cité du Vin is included (with audio tour in English, Spanish or French), offering an immersive experience into the region´s wine history and production, complete with a wine tasting at the viewpoint overlooking Bordeaux. Later, you´ll have free time to stroll and enjoy lunch along the banks of the Garonne River, a charming area filled with small restaurants.
02:30 p.m. Departure from Bordeaux. We will continue our journey towards the Pyrenees.
06:00 p.m. - Arrival in Lourdes. Time to visit the Sanctuary. We recommend attending the candlelight procession, typically held at 9 p.m. from late March to late October. Dinner included.
Scenery: Picturesque vineyard landscapes.
Take time to savor the center of Bordeaux, which has been recognized as a World Heritage Site. You´ll marvel at the "Water Mirror" and stroll through the old town with its pedestrian streets and 11th-century cathedral. Admission to the Cité du Vin is included (with audio tour in English, Spanish or French), offering an immersive experience into the region´s wine history and production, complete with a wine tasting at the viewpoint overlooking Bordeaux. Later, you´ll have free time to stroll and enjoy lunch along the banks of the Garonne River, a charming area filled with small restaurants.
02:30 p.m. Departure from Bordeaux. We will continue our journey towards the Pyrenees.
06:00 p.m. - Arrival in Lourdes. Time to visit the Sanctuary. We recommend attending the candlelight procession, typically held at 9 p.m. from late March to late October. Dinner included.
Total distance covered: 580 km.
Scenery: Pyrenees mountain range covered in snow most of the year and Mediterranean landscapes.
08:00 a.m. – Departure from Lourdes. We’ll travel to the south of France, passing through the metropolis of Toulouse.
11:30 a.m. - Carcassonne. Arrival at “la Cité”, a medieval walled city. There will be time for lunch and to explore this beautiful town, famous for its medieval walls, impressive castle, and picturesque historic neighborhood.
02:00 p.m. – Departure from Carcassonne.
03:00 p.m. - Narbonne. Time to stroll through this historic Occitan city with a picturesque historic center. Highlights include the grand Narbonne Cathedral and the Via Domitia in the central square, built by the Romans to connect Italy with Hispania.
04:00 p.m. – Departure from Narbonne. We’ll continue along the coast towards the French Riviera.
07:15 p.m. - Marseille. Arrival in the second-largest city in France, located on the French Riviera. We recommend a walk through its vibrant Vieux-Port (Old Port), bustling with life and dotted with charming small restaurants.
Scenery: Pyrenees mountain range covered in snow most of the year and Mediterranean landscapes.
08:00 a.m. – Departure from Lourdes. We’ll travel to the south of France, passing through the metropolis of Toulouse.
11:30 a.m. - Carcassonne. Arrival at “la Cité”, a medieval walled city. There will be time for lunch and to explore this beautiful town, famous for its medieval walls, impressive castle, and picturesque historic neighborhood.
02:00 p.m. – Departure from Carcassonne.
03:00 p.m. - Narbonne. Time to stroll through this historic Occitan city with a picturesque historic center. Highlights include the grand Narbonne Cathedral and the Via Domitia in the central square, built by the Romans to connect Italy with Hispania.
04:00 p.m. – Departure from Narbonne. We’ll continue along the coast towards the French Riviera.
07:15 p.m. - Marseille. Arrival in the second-largest city in France, located on the French Riviera. We recommend a walk through its vibrant Vieux-Port (Old Port), bustling with life and dotted with charming small restaurants.
Total distance covered: 380 km.
Scenery: Villages, landscapes, and history—today we’ll see some of the most beautiful places in Provence.
08:00 a.m. – Departure from Marseille.
09:15 a.m. - Arles. We´ll stop to visit this World Heritage city, showcasing its Roman and medieval legacy. Its light captivated great painters, such as Van Gogh, who immortalized it in some of his canvases.
10:30 a.m. – Departure from Arles.
11:00 a.m. - Les Baux. We’ll explore 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.
12:15 p.m. – Departure from Carrières de Lumières.
01:00 p.m. - Avignon. Time for lunch and a walk in this small walled city in Provence on the banks of the Rhône. It was the seat of the Catholic Popes, becoming the second Rome until 1791 when it was integrated into France. Its immense Palais des Papes reveals its past.
03:30 p.m. - Avignon. We’ll head towards the interior of France.
06:15 p.m. - Lyon. Arrival in the third-largest city in France, proud of its remarkable historical past. We’ll walk through the Lyon Old Town, declared a World Heritage Site, and include a funicular ride to Notre-Dame de Fourvière, an immense 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.
Scenery: Villages, landscapes, and history—today we’ll see some of the most beautiful places in Provence.
08:00 a.m. – Departure from Marseille.
09:15 a.m. - Arles. We´ll stop to visit this World Heritage city, showcasing its Roman and medieval legacy. Its light captivated great painters, such as Van Gogh, who immortalized it in some of his canvases.
10:30 a.m. – Departure from Arles.
11:00 a.m. - Les Baux. We’ll explore 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.
12:15 p.m. – Departure from Carrières de Lumières.
01:00 p.m. - Avignon. Time for lunch and a walk in this small walled city in Provence on the banks of the Rhône. It was the seat of the Catholic Popes, becoming the second Rome until 1791 when it was integrated into France. Its immense Palais des Papes reveals its past.
03:30 p.m. - Avignon. We’ll head towards the interior of France.
06:15 p.m. - Lyon. Arrival in the third-largest city in France, proud of its remarkable historical past. We’ll walk through the Lyon Old Town, declared a World Heritage Site, and include a funicular ride to Notre-Dame de Fourvière, an immense 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.
Total distance covered: 220 km.
Scenery: Burgundy’s wine region with exceptional vineyards.
08:30 a.m. - After breakfast, we will leave Lyon and head towards Burgundy.
10:00 a.m. - Tournus. Time to stroll through this pleasant small town with picturesque alleys, an immense stone gate, and a large abbey, one of the largest Romanesque monuments in France.
11:00 a.m. – Departure from Tournus.
11:45 a.m. - Beaune. We’ll stop to visit and have lunch in the wine capital of Burgundy. You can visit the wine museum or the historic hospice.
02:30 p.m. – Departure from Beaune.
03:00 p.m. - Savigny Castle. In the heart of this wine region, we will visit Savigny Castle, built in the fifteenth century and home to extraordinary museums featuring motorcycles, race cars, airplanes, and helicopters.
04:30 p.m. – Departure from Savigny Castle.
05:30 p.m. - Dijon. Arrival in the capital of Burgundy, with lively streets and a vibrant atmosphere. Once the capital of a powerful duchy in the late Middle Ages, Dijon preserves a rich architectural heritage of medieval and Renaissance buildings, with the Palace of the Dukes standing out as a highlight.
Scenery: Burgundy’s wine region with exceptional vineyards.
08:30 a.m. - After breakfast, we will leave Lyon and head towards Burgundy.
10:00 a.m. - Tournus. Time to stroll through this pleasant small town with picturesque alleys, an immense stone gate, and a large abbey, one of the largest Romanesque monuments in France.
11:00 a.m. – Departure from Tournus.
11:45 a.m. - Beaune. We’ll stop to visit and have lunch in the wine capital of Burgundy. You can visit the wine museum or the historic hospice.
02:30 p.m. – Departure from Beaune.
03:00 p.m. - Savigny Castle. In the heart of this wine region, we will visit Savigny Castle, built in the fifteenth century and home to extraordinary museums featuring motorcycles, race cars, airplanes, and helicopters.
04:30 p.m. – Departure from Savigny Castle.
05:30 p.m. - Dijon. Arrival in the capital of Burgundy, with lively streets and a vibrant atmosphere. Once the capital of a powerful duchy in the late Middle Ages, Dijon preserves a rich architectural heritage of medieval and Renaissance buildings, with the Palace of the Dukes standing out as a highlight.
Total distance covered: 354 km.
Scenery: The charming small towns of Alsace.
08:00 a.m. - Departure from Dijon. We’ll continue our journey through the Burgundy region.
09:30 a.m. - Besançon. Take some time to explore this city with Roman origins, known for its beautiful historic center and the 17th-century citadel that overlooks the town.
11:00 a.m. - Departure from Besançon. We’ll continue toward Alsace, a French region that has been contested between France and Germany over the centuries. The area retains its own German dialect, Alsatian, along with architecture and traditions deeply influenced by Germanic culture.
01:15 p.m. - Colmar. We’ll arrive in this picturesque Alsatian city with unique architecture, colorful timber-framed houses, and winding canals. You’ll have time to stroll, enjoy lunch, and sample the region’s renowned white wine and cuisine.
03:30 p.m. - Departure from Colmar. We’ll visit two of the most beautiful towns in the heart of Alsace.
04:00 p.m. - Riquewihr. There will be time to explore this medieval town with cobblestone streets and colorful houses that look like they’ve come straight out of a fairy tale. Riquewihr even inspired scenes from Beauty and the Beast .
05:15 p.m. - Departure from Riquewihr.
05:30 p.m. - Ribeauvillé. We’ll stop to visit this charming town, known for its historic center and the three medieval castles in ruins that overlook the area.
06:45 p.m. - Departure from Ribeauvillé.
07:45 p.m. - Strasbourg. We’ll arrive in the evening. We recommend a walk around the cathedral area and Petite France, both filled with charming spots and cozy little restaurants.
Scenery: The charming small towns of Alsace.
08:00 a.m. - Departure from Dijon. We’ll continue our journey through the Burgundy region.
09:30 a.m. - Besançon. Take some time to explore this city with Roman origins, known for its beautiful historic center and the 17th-century citadel that overlooks the town.
11:00 a.m. - Departure from Besançon. We’ll continue toward Alsace, a French region that has been contested between France and Germany over the centuries. The area retains its own German dialect, Alsatian, along with architecture and traditions deeply influenced by Germanic culture.
01:15 p.m. - Colmar. We’ll arrive in this picturesque Alsatian city with unique architecture, colorful timber-framed houses, and winding canals. You’ll have time to stroll, enjoy lunch, and sample the region’s renowned white wine and cuisine.
03:30 p.m. - Departure from Colmar. We’ll visit two of the most beautiful towns in the heart of Alsace.
04:00 p.m. - Riquewihr. There will be time to explore this medieval town with cobblestone streets and colorful houses that look like they’ve come straight out of a fairy tale. Riquewihr even inspired scenes from Beauty and the Beast .
05:15 p.m. - Departure from Riquewihr.
05:30 p.m. - Ribeauvillé. We’ll stop to visit this charming town, known for its historic center and the three medieval castles in ruins that overlook the area.
06:45 p.m. - Departure from Ribeauvillé.
07:45 p.m. - Strasbourg. We’ll arrive in the evening. We recommend a walk around the cathedral area and Petite France, both filled with charming spots and cozy little restaurants.
Total distance covered: 499 km.
Scenery: The Champagne region.
We’ll start our day in Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace and home of the European Parliament. The city’s historic center is a true gem, featuring picturesque medieval streets, an impressive Gothic cathedral, and charming canals lined with flowers. Enjoy a boat trip through the canals of Petite France.
11:30 a.m. - Departure from Strasbourg. We’ll continue our journey into the Champagne region, famous worldwide for its sparkling wines. We’ll travel through the evocative landscape, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Cultural Landscape category. This designation honors the winemaking traditions that have been passed down through generations. As we explore, you’ll see vast vineyards that conceal kilometers of underground cellars filled with champagne bottles.
04:00 p.m. - Champagne winery. We’ll stop to visit one of the historic wineries, home to some of the region’s most prestigious vineyards. Here, you’ll discover the secrets behind the world’s most famous sparkling wine. Admission and tasting are included.
05:00 p.m. - Departure from the winery. We’ll continue to Paris, with a brief stop in Épernay, the capital of Champagne. Take a stroll through this charming town, known for its grand private mansions along the Avenue de Champagne, often referred to as the Champs-Élysées of the region.
06:00 p.m. - Departure from Épernay. We’ll head toward Paris.
08:30 p.m. - Paris.
Scenery: The Champagne region.
We’ll start our day in Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace and home of the European Parliament. The city’s historic center is a true gem, featuring picturesque medieval streets, an impressive Gothic cathedral, and charming canals lined with flowers. Enjoy a boat trip through the canals of Petite France.
11:30 a.m. - Departure from Strasbourg. We’ll continue our journey into the Champagne region, famous worldwide for its sparkling wines. We’ll travel through the evocative landscape, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Cultural Landscape category. This designation honors the winemaking traditions that have been passed down through generations. As we explore, you’ll see vast vineyards that conceal kilometers of underground cellars filled with champagne bottles.
04:00 p.m. - Champagne winery. We’ll stop to visit one of the historic wineries, home to some of the region’s most prestigious vineyards. Here, you’ll discover the secrets behind the world’s most famous sparkling wine. Admission and tasting are included.
05:00 p.m. - Departure from the winery. We’ll continue to Paris, with a brief stop in Épernay, the capital of Champagne. Take a stroll through this charming town, known for its grand private mansions along the Avenue de Champagne, often referred to as the Champs-Élysées of the region.
06:00 p.m. - Departure from Épernay. We’ll head toward Paris.
08:30 p.m. - Paris.
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
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.
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.
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