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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.

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Barcelona - Girona - Besalú - Collioure - Carcassonne

Total distance covered: 374 km.

Scenery: The mountains of the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean coastline in southern France.

08:30 a.m. - Departure from Barcelona. We’ll journey north through Catalonia.
10:00 a.m. - Girona. Enjoy a stroll through this city’s magnificent historic center, characterized by medieval buildings and Roman, Arab, and Jewish influences. We recommend visiting the Cathedral of Saint Mary, an impressive Gothic structure located at the upper part of the city, and exploring the narrow, picturesque streets of the old Jewish quarter.

12:00 p.m. - Departure from Girona.
12:45 p.m. - Besalú. We’ll arrive in this charming medieval town, where perfectly preserved narrow streets, an impressive fortified stone bridge, a castle, Jewish baths, and an old pilgrim hospital create a sense of stepping back in time. Take some time to explore and enjoy lunch.

02:15 p.m. - Departure from Besalú. We’ll cross the border into French Catalonia, known as Roussillon.
04:00 p.m. - Collioure. We’ll stop in this enchanting coastal town, with a beach, port, winding alleys, and an impressive castle built on the site of an ancient Roman castrum that once housed the court of the Kings of Mallorca. If you’d like, you can visit the tomb of the poet Antonio Machado.

06:00 p.m. - Departure from Collioure. We’ll head inland, leaving the coast behind.
08:00 p.m. – Carcassonne. Perched on a promontory, this city is celebrated as Europe’s finest fortified city. We recommend an evening stroll to admire the beautifully lit walls, followed by dinner at one of the many charming restaurants in the Cité.

Carcassonne - Narbonne - Marseille

Total distance covered: 317 km.

Scenery: Rolling hills, pine forests, and Mediterranean landscapes. Morning in Carcassonne.

We’ll start our day with a guided visit to the impressive Castle of the Counts (admission included) and the medieval walls. Afterward, you’ll have free time to explore and enjoy lunch.

02:00 p.m. - Departure from Carcassonne.
03:00 p.m. - Narbonne. Take some time to explore this Occitan city, known for its charming historic center and the Cathedral of Saints Justus and Pastor. In the large central square, you can still see the Via Domitia, the ancient Roman road that once connected Italy with Hispania.

04:00 p.m. - Departure from Narbonne. We’ll continue our journey along the coast toward the Côte d´Azur.
07:15 p.m. - Marseille. We’ll arrive in the evening at Marseille, France´s second-largest city, located on the Côte d’Azur. We suggest taking a stroll through the lively Vieux Port, filled with bustling restaurants and vibrant activity.

Marseille - Arles - Les Baux - Avignon - Lyon

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.

Lyon - Tournus - Beaune - Savigny Castle - Dijon

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.

Dijon - Besançon - Colmar - Riquewihr - Ribeauvillé - Strasbourg

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.

Strasbourg - Épernay - Paris

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.

 

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.