Tour Spain, Switzerland and Rome - 9d - 2027

BARCELONA 23ºC - 25ºC

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo!

Transfer you to the hotel and free time.

You will receive information in the afternoon, either directly or through the information board located at the hotel reception.

BARCELONA 23ºC - 25ºC - GIRONA 20ºC - 22ºC

In the morning, we´ll embark on a tour of the City of Counts. 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. BARCELONA is renowned as one of the most beautiful and fascinating European capitals. In the evening, we’ll leave Barcelona and travel north into Catalonia. Before settling into our hotel, we’ll take a walk in GIRONA, exploring its historic center, known for its colorful houses, the old Jewish quarter, and its impressive cathedral.

GIRONA 20ºC - 22ºC - CAREERS OF LIGHTS - CHAMBÉRY 17ºC - 18ºC

We’ll head to FRANCE, traveling through the PROVENCE region. Our first stop will be ARLES, a small UNESCO World Heritage city known for its connections to Van Gogh. Here, we can visit the Roman theater and quaint Romanesque churches. There will be time to explore and have lunch. Next, we’ll include a visit to Carrières des Lumières, an incredible underground art experience featuring a captivating display of art, images, and sound in an ancient quarry. We’ll arrive in CHAMBERY, the charming capital of Savoy, for the evening, a medieval style city with beautiful historic center and large castle.

Note: If tickets for the Carrières des Lumières show are unavailable due to closure or high demand, we will visit the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard instead.

CHAMBÉRY 17ºC - 18ºC - GENEVA 22ºC - 23ºC - GRUYERES 14ºC - 16ºC - LEYSIN 11ºC - 13ºC

We’ll journey to SWITZERLAND, arriving in GENEVA. With our guide, we’ll go to Palais des Nations (headquarters of the United Nations in Europe), and we’ll see the beautiful English Garden with its flower clock, and admire the Jet d’Eau, the tallest fountain in Europe. Our next stop will be the charming, walled village of GRUYERES, world-renowned for its cheese. 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!

We’ll continue our journey along scenic roads, passing through bucolic mountain landscapes and picturesque wooden villages, until we reach CHILLON Castle, built on the shores of Lake Geneva (admission included). We’ll arrive in LEYSIN by mid-afternoon, a charming holiday village with spectacular views of the Rhône Valley and Mont Blanc. Leysin is well-known for its winter sports resort 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 11ºC - 13ºC - INTERLAKEN 17ºC - 18ºC - LUCERNE 18ºC - 20ºC - ZURICH 18ºC - 21ºC

We’ll experience stunning mountain scenery today, so be sure to pack your winter clothes. We’ll ascend to Glacier 3000 by cable car ride, one of the most spectacular spots in SWITZERLAND featuring ice and snow year-round, and where you can walk on the suspended bridge between two mountain peaks, explore the Ice Cathedral, or enjoy the Fun Park. We’ll stop in INTERLAKEN for lunch before traveling to LUCERNE, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. We continue to ZURICH, where we make a brief photo stop by the lake before heading to the hotel.

Note: In case of adverse weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, the Glacier 3000 cable car may be closed. If this happens, we will offer an equally spectacular alternative to enjoy the alpine landscapes.

ZURICH 18ºC - 21ºC - BELLINZONA 19ºC - 20ºC - COMO 20ºC - 23ºC - MILAN 23ºC - 26ºC

We’ll leave ZURICH early in the morning, crossing the Alps to reach the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Our first stop will be BELLINZONA, renowned for its three medieval castles, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Perched on the hills overlooking the city, these castles highlight Bellinzona´s historical significance as a key alpine stronghold. Enjoy some free time to wander through the charming streets of the center. Next, we´ll enter Italy and stop in the charming town of COMO for lunch. This town is considered the jewel of LOMBARDY, known for its beautiful gardens beside the lake and its spectacular cathedral. We’ll continue to MILAN, where our guide will take us to the impressive Piazza del Duomo. You’ll have some time to wander around before we transfer you to the hotel.

MILAN 23ºC - 26ºC - PISA 21ºC - 24ºC - ROME 17ºC - 20ºC

Today, we’ll continue our journey to Pisa. We´ll ride a small tourist train to the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), where you´ll have time to admire one of the most captivating and beautiful art complexes in Italy, including the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Afterwards, we’ll head to Rome, arriving later in the day.

ROME 17ºC - 20ºC

In the morning, we’ll take a three-hour guided tour of the Eternal City, combining a walking tour through Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride to admire one of the oldest and most influential cities in Western civilization. During the tour, we’ll see iconic landmarks such as the Arch of Constantine, the exterior of the Colosseum and the Imperial Forums, the Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant’Angelo.

The tour will end at VATICAN CITY around 11:00 a.m. Afterward, our guide will offer an optional visit to explore the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
At the end of the day, we’ll include a transfer to the popular Trastevere neighborhood, known for its cozy restaurants and lively atmosphere. Return to the hotel will be around 8:30 p.m.

ROME 17ºC - 20ºC

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