Madrid - Arrival
Welcome to Madrid!
Welcome to Europamundo!
IMPORTANT: If you requested additional nights, your room will be ready upon arrival at the hotel, but your trip guide will only contact you when the included activities begin. At the reception, you will find an information sign with our staff’s telephone number and hours of assistance. Until then, you have free time to enjoy at your leisure. The hotel staff can assist you with any information you need.
Note: The schedules in this itinerary are for reference. The guide may adjust them as needed to enhance your experience.
In the evening, we’ll provide transfers to Plaza Mayor and La Latina, Madrid’s most famous neighborhoods for nightlife and tapas restaurants. You can choose to dine at a restaurant of your preference—options include Indian, Chinese, Spanish, and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Madrid
The day will begin around 08:30 a.m. with a city tour through the center of Madrid, featuring landmarks such as Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor.
We´ll then visit Retiro Park, a serene oasis in the heart of the city, where we’ll see the lake and the Palacio de Cristal. Our next stop will be the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the iconic home of Real Madrid. Here, we’ll explore the areas reserved for players, the public sections, and a small museum dedicated to the team, often hailed as the best in the world.
Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure.
In the evening, we will return to the hotel.
Madrid - Zaragoza - Poblet - Barcelona
Total distance covered: 640 km.
Scenery: Varied, with rugged sections, arid areas, and Mediterranean landscapes towards the end.
07:30 a.m. - Departure from Madrid. We’ll make a brief stop along the way.
12:30 p.m. - Zaragoza. Our guide will provide information about the city, leaving you in Plaza del Pilar to visit the basilica and enjoy lunch.
02:30 p.m. - Departure from Zaragoza.
05:00 p.m. – Poblet Abbey. We’ll stop to visit this beautifully preserved medieval monastery, surrounded by ancient walls in a picturesque setting (admission included).
06:15 p.m. - Departure from Poblet Abbey. We’ll travel through the rich agricultural regions of central Catalonia.
08:00 p.m. - Barcelona.
Barcelona - Girona
Total distance covered: 115 km.
09:00 a.m. - After breakfast, we´ll embark on a panoramic tour of Barcelona led by our guide or a local expert. This vibrant city, also known as the "City of Counts," nestled along the Mediterranean Sea, is renowned for Gaudí’s modernist architecture, the bustling Ramblas, and its rich history, marked by the Universal Exposition and the Olympics hosted here. Barcelona is renowned as one of the most beautiful and fascinating European capitals. We’ll see the Columbus Monument, Plaza de Cataluña, Paseo de Gracia, Diagonal, Sagrada Familia, Montjuïc with its Olympic facilities, and Plaza de España. We’ll make a stop in Sagrada Familia to admire the exterior of the monument. The tour will end in La Rambla, where you can stroll through the historic Gothic Quarter. After the city tour, our guide will offer an optional visit to Gaudí’s masterpiece and symbol of the city: Sagrada Familia. The afternoon will be free for you to explore at your leisure.
06:00 p.m. – We’ll depart from Barcelona, heading towards the north of Catalonia.
07:30 p.m. - Girona – We’ll arrive in this picturesque Catalan city, known for its beautiful historic center and the impressive cathedral with its grand staircase. The city is charmingly lit up in the evening and offers many small restaurants.
Note: If our hotel is not located near the city center, you´ll have free time to explore Girona until 9:15 p.m. before heading to the hotel.
Girona - Arles - Carrières des Lumières - Chambery
Total distance covered: 650 km.
Scenery: Pleasant green and Mediterranean landscapes.
08:00 a.m. – Departure from Girona. We’ll cross into France and journey through the Provence region.
12:00 p.m. - Arles - Arrival in this charming city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, we´ll visit the Roman amphitheater, the best-preserved in France, and explore quaint Provençal Romanesque churches. We´ll also reflect on Van Gogh, the Dutch painter who brilliantly captured the unique light of southern France during his most creative period. You´ll have time to stroll around and enjoy lunch.
02:30 p.m. – Departure from Arles through the gentle landscapes of Provence.
03:15 p.m. - Carrières des Lumières (Light Quarries) - Near Arles, we´ll experience an immersive show featuring the works of iconic painters, brought to life through projections of images and sound in these ancient quarries, over 20 million years old. Admission included.
04:30 p.m. – Departure from Carrières des Lumières. We’ll continue our journey towards Chambery.
08:30 p.m. - Chambery - Arrival and check-in at the hotel.
Note: If tickets for the Carrières des Lumières show are unavailable due to high demand, we will provide an alternative visit to the Pont du Gard, a famous Roman aqueduct.
Chambery - Geneva - Gruyères - Chillon - Leysin
Total distance covered: 290 km.
Scenery: Enjoy stunning views of Lake Geneva, with expansive lakes and snow-capped peaks in the distance. In the afternoon, we’ll travel through the mountains, passing charming villages with traditional wooden houses.
Note: Please bring your passport, as we will be entering Switzerland, and there may be border controls requiring documentation.
08:00 a.m. - Chambery - We’ll start our day with a stroll through this delightful capital of Savoy, a medieval city with a beautiful historic center and a grand castle.
09:00 a.m. – Departure from Chambery. We’ll head to Switzerland.
10:30 a.m. - Geneva. As the capital of the French-speaking region of Switzerland, Geneva is situated beside a lake and hosts the European United Nations headquarters, the International Labour Organization, the Red Cross, and numerous other international organizations. With our guide, we´ll see the Palace of Nations, the lovely English Garden with its flower clock, and admire the Jet d’Eau, the tallest fountain in Europe.
12:00 p.m. - Geneva – We´ll continue along Lake Geneva, passing through stunning vineyard landscapes in an area recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
01:30 p.m. - Gruyères - Famous for its cheese, Gruyères is a picturesque walled village. We´ll have time for lunch here. Nearby, there are some of Switzerland´s major chocolate factories, including Nestlé. Our tour includes admission to the Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory, where you’ll enjoy a sweet tasting experience!
04:00 p.m. – Departure from Gruyères traveling through the mountains and picturesque Swiss villages.
04:45 p.m. - Chillon Castle - Arrival at this impressive medieval castle set on the lake´s waters. Admission included.
05:45 p.m. – Departure from Chillon Castle. We’ll enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery, passing through villages with charming wooden architecture.
06:30 p.m. - Leysin - Arrival in this beautiful holiday village offering stunning views of the Rhône Valley and Mont Blanc. Leysin is known for its winter sports and hiking options. Dinner will be included.
Note: Depending on availability, accommodation may sometimes be in another charming Swiss town nestled in the Alps, such as Martigny.
Leysin - Glacier 3000 - Interlaken - Lucerne - Zurich
Total distance covered: 230 km.
Scenery: This part of our journey offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the Alps, featuring high peaks that remain snow-covered year-round and beautiful lakes.
Recommendation: Bring warm clothes and comfortable shoes, as we will be heading up to high mountains where you´ll have the opportunity to explore the area. It´s also a good idea to bring a raincoat. Additionally, if the day is sunny, remember to use sunscreen while enjoying the mountain views.
Note: Occasionally, due to weather conditions such as rain or strong winds, the cable car to Glacier 3000 may not operate. The ascent is not permitted for children under 2 years old.
08:30 a.m. – Departure from Leysin. We´ll be surrounded by stunning high mountain landscapes, with snow and ice visible throughout most of the year.
09:00 a.m. - We´ll take the cable car up to the Glacier 3000, one of the most spectacular spots in Switzerland. From its terraces, you´ll enjoy panoramic views of the alpine landscapes. You can also walk across the suspended bridge connecting two mountain peaks, explore the Ice Cathedral, or enjoy activities in the Fun Park.
11:30 a.m. - Departure for Interlaken, passing through scenic mountain and lake landscapes.
01:30 p.m. - Interlaken. This charming town is nestled between two lakes and is surrounded by impressive mountain scenery. We’ll have time for lunch here.
03:00 p.m. – Departure from Interlaken.
04:15 p.m. - Lucerne. Known as one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland, Lucerne features picturesque wooden bridges crossing the lake. Enjoy some time to stroll and take in the sights.
06:00 p.m. – Departure from Lucerne.
07:00 p.m. - Zurich. We´ll take a leisurely stroll in the largest city in Switzerland and its economic center before heading to our hotel.
Zurich-Basel-Colmar -Riquewihr-Ribeauville- Strasbourg.-
Total distance covered: 240 km.
Scenery: charming small towns of Alsace.
08.30 hrs. - Zurich, departure to northern Switzerland.
09.45 hrs. – Basel - arrival in this important city on the banks of the Rhine, border with Germany and France. You can walk through its historic center, where the town hall square stands out and contemplate its cathedral that dominates the Rhine River.
11.30 hrs. - Basel, departure. We continue our route to Alsace, a French region contested over the centuries between France and Germany, which maintains a dialect of its own German, "the Alsatian", and an architecture and traditions of great Germanic roots.
12.30 hrs. - Colmar. We arrive in this beautiful city of the unique architecture, with colored wooden houses and canals that cross it. Time for a walk and lunch. Enjoy its prestigious white wine and gastronomy.
15.30 hrs. - Colmar, departure. We will visit two of the most beautiful villages of the heart of Alsace.
16.00 hrs. - Riquewihr. Time to know this medieval town with cobbled streets and colored houses that seem to get out of a fairy tale and that inspired scenes of the movie “the Beauty and the beast”.
17.15 hrs. - Riquewihr, departure.
17.30 hrs. – Ribeauville. We will make a stop in this town with its historic center and its 3 medieval castles in ruins that dominate the town.
18.45 hrs. – Ribeauville - departure.
19.45 hrs. - Strasbourg. Arrival in the evening. We suggest walking through the Cathedral and Petite France area, full of charming places and small restaurants.
Strasbourg - Freiburg - Triberg - Gengenbach - Baden Baden.-
Total distance covered: 258 km.
Scenery: mountain towns of the Black Forest.
Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for walk around Triberg.
Time in Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace. The city is the seat of the European Parliament. We recommend a walk through its historic center is beautiful, with its picturesque medieval streets, its impressive Gothic cathedral and its canals and flowers. We include a boat trip through the canals of Petite France.
11.30 hrs. - Strasbourg, departure. We move on to Germany, admiring beautiful mountain landscapes and towns of the Black Forest.
12:45 hrs. - Freiburg. Time for lunch and a walk through this university city with its medieval center and its cathedral.
14:30 hrs. - Freiburg, departure. We continue among very beautiful landscapes of the region.
15:45 hrs. – Triberg - arrival in one of the most picturesque towns in the Black Forest, known for its cuckoo clocks. We include the admission to the Triberg Falls, the highest in Germany, which we access through a beautiful path.
17:15 hrs. - Triberg. Departure.
18.15 hrs. – Gengenbach - Time to walk through the small town with its beautiful central square.
19:15 hrs. - Gengenbach. Departure.
20.15 hrs. - Baden-Baden - Accommodation in the Black Forest spa city that attracted nobles and upper bourgeoisie from all over Europe, its casinos, its architecture and its parks remind us of this.
Baden-Baden - Speyer - Heidelberg - Frankfurt.
Total distance covered: 207 km.
Scenery: vineyards and medieval villages along the Rhine River.
After breakfast, some time in Baden Baden to stroll through its parks on the central promenade.
10.00 hrs. - Baden-Baden - departure. We are heading towards the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
11.15 hrs. – Speyer - arrival in this beautiful city, founded by the Romans, on the banks of the Rhine River. Time to visit its great Romanesque cathedral, a World Heritage Site, and have a walk through the old quarter, where the Alte Munze tower stands out.
12:15 hrs. - Speyer, departure.
12.45 hrs. – Heidelberg. We include a cable car to its impressive castle (admission to the castle´s exterior park, wineries and pharmacy museum included), with its great views over the city. After that we will have time for lunch and a walk through the old town and its Markt Platz.
15:30 hrs. – Heidelberg - departure.
16:45 hrs. - Frankfurt. Time to stroll through the great German financial city, with its modern skyscrapers, its old town, the views over the Rhine River and its well-known nightlife. Back to the hotel.
Frankfurt - Luxembourg - Reims - Paris.-
Total distance covered: 207 km.
Scenery: Rural charm of green hills covered with vineyards in the Champagne wine region.
08.00 hrs. - Frankfurt, departure. Today we travel to France passing through the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, a small country that speaks German (Luxembourg dialect) and French.
11.00 hrs. - Luxembourg. Arrival in this cosmopolitan city that combines a rich history with the modernity of being a financial center and headquarters of European institutions. In addition to its old town, a World Heritage Site, its fortifications, the Grand Ducal Palace and the Notre-Dame Cathedral stand out. Time for a walk and lunch.
14:00 hrs. - Luxembourg, departure. We go to France.
17.00 hrs. – Reims - In the center of the Champagne producing region we will make a stop to see its impressive Gothic cathedral, where the coronations of many of the kings of France took place.
18.00 hrs. - Reims, departure.
20:00 hrs. - Arrival in Paris at the end of the day.
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.
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